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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 No. 63 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Senate THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019

The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was CONCLUSION OF MORNING for them. A single-payer healthcare called to order by the President pro BUSINESS system would be devastating for our tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning seniors, people with disabilities, and people with preexisting conditions. f business is closed. I yield the floor. f PRAYER RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER EXECUTIVE SESSION The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- fered the following prayer: jority leader is recognized. NOMINATION OF DAVID BERNHARDT Let us pray. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Almighty Savior, the way, the truth Mr. MCCONNELL. Today the Senate and the light, shed Your light today The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under will vote to confirm the President’s upon the pathway of our Senators. Be the previous order, the Senate will pro- choice to serve as Secretary of the In- for them a source of light, life, and wis- ceed to executive session to resume terior. As I have discussed this week, dom, as You use them for Your pur- consideration of the following nomina- David Bernhardt is no stranger to the poses. Lord, keep them on the road of tion, which the clerk will report. Department. He has served twice be- integrity, guiding their thoughts, The senior assistant legislative clerk fore. In fact, this body has confirmed words, and deeds. As they walk the read the nomination of David Bern- him twice before. Each time his profes- straight and narrow path, may they hardt, of Virginia, to be Secretary of sionalism and dedication proved us not stumble or slip. Give them the wis- the Department of Interior. right. As Solicitor and as Deputy Sec- dom and grace to be worthy stewards The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- retary, Mr. Bernhardt has offered capa- of Your mercy, grace, and love. Keep ator from Iowa. ble leadership and a firm grasp on the their hearts in warm fellowship with Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I complex policy environment sur- their colleagues and their ears open to ask unanimous consent to speak for 2 rounding our Nation’s public lands. the voices of the people they serve. minutes as in morning business. His expertise has not gone unnoticed. We pray in Your wonderful Name. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Praise for Mr. Bernhardt has poured in Amen. objection, it is so ordered. from a list of more than 40 stakeholder MEDICARE organizations; from agriculture, trade, f Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, conservation, and Native American or- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE some officials are proposing radical ganizations. changes to our healthcare system. They describe him as a leader whose The President pro tempore led the These proposals include Medicare for ‘‘experience is sorely needed.’’ They Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: All, Medicare Buy-in, Medicaid for All, laud his commitment to ‘‘make the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the and expansion of the Affordable Care lands he manages accessible to the re- United States of America, and to the Repub- Act. All of these are versions of govern- creating public.’’ lic for which it stands, one nation under God, ment-run healthcare. So we have before us an opportunity indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. These are, of course, better campaign to confirm a well-qualified steward of f slogans than serious solutions to the our Nation’s public lands and re- problems facing Americans. sources. Yesterday, a bipartisan major- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME On a certain level, I have found that ity of our colleagues voted to end de- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. most people would rather have control bate on his nomination, and I hope HYDE-SMITH). Under the previous order, over their own healthcare than have each will join me in voting yes once the leadership time is reserved. the government make those decisions more later today.

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Following on the heels of last With Tax Day just around the corner, would have been in 2011. week’s turn back toward the Senate’s millions of working families have filed This is compounded by many losing historic tradition concerning nomina- for the first time under a law that has their previous harvest through having tions, we have been able to approve a allowed, according to nonpartisan ana- their on-the-farm storage bins de- number of the President’s nominees at lysts, the vast majority of Americans stroyed, as you can see here. a much more reasonable pace in the to keep more of their money. They Throughout the Midwest area that last several days. have pocketed higher take-home pay, had severe flooding, 832 on-farm stor- I have noted, with particular interest wage increases, and special bonuses, age bins have been identified as being that, for all the breathless warnings and they benefited from the booming like these, destroyed. We don’t have a my Democratic colleagues issued about job market these policies have helped complete estimate of that, but I think the kinds of people we would be con- ignite. 832 on-the-farm storage bins would be firming, these unobjectionable nomi- But old habits die hard. The Wash- at least a figure up to a certain date. nees have actually mostly coasted ington Democrats who were content to These bins hold an estimated 5 to 10 through on a bipartisan basis. watch as the Obama era piled up 75 per- million bushels of corn or soybeans, so, We saw support from both sides of cent of new jobs and 90 percent of popu- collectively, that would be a loss of the aisle for Roy Altman to the U.S. lation growth to the biggest metropoli- worth between $17 million and $34 mil- District Court for the Southern Dis- tan areas are back to their same old lion. trict of Florida, and for Daniel tricks. There is an existing program that Domenico to the District of Colorado. In recent months, we have seen a goes by the acronym WHIP in the De- We saw an overwhelming bipartisan steady drip of leftist daydreams mak- partment of Agriculture that is de- vote in favor of confirming GEN John ing their way into press conferences, signed to address agricultural losses Abizaid to serve as Ambassador to resolutions, and out on the 2020 cam- not covered by crop insurance and Saudi Arabia and a voice-voted con- paign trail: a massive rewrite of Amer- other programs. I reached out to the firmation for Jeffrey Kessler to serve ican election laws and a power grab on U.S. Department of Agriculture to see as Assistant Secretary of Commerce. an individual’s right to exercise polit- if this program could be used for losses These are not lightning-rod people ical speech, a mandatory, one-size-fits- such as those seen here, particularly in whom my Democratic colleagues would all government-run replacement for Iowa and Nebraska, for corn and soy- have eagerly debated and investigated private healthcare for over 180 million beans. for an additional 30 hours. They are the Americans, and an estimated $93 tril- I was told because the WHIP program kind of thoroughly qualified public lion in taxpayers’ money to be spent was designed for other commodities af- servants who used to sail briskly testing out new Federal social planning fected by hurricanes and wildfires, they through the Senate without opposition. schemes and abolishing the affordable needed a few words added to the law to Now, even as my Democratic col- energy sources American families rely extend the same help to these problems leagues continue to require us to file on. Tax Day seems like an especially we now have in the Midwest. I asked cloture on individuals whom they actu- fitting day to tell Washington Demo- what those words were, and I spoke to ally go on to support, we are able to fill crats no thanks—no thanks. Senator SHELBY, who manages this bill out the President’s team at a more rea- The Kentuckians I represent prefer on the floor of the Senate, and to Sen- sonable clip. There are still many to keep more of their own hard-earned ator PERDUE, who has a great deal of empty seats left to fill, but this week’s money. They prefer to make their own interest in the bill because of agricul- progress marks a great new beginning decisions about their own families in- tural losses in Georgia. These two Sen- not just for the administration that stead of ceding more power to bureau- ators agreed to work with me. These needs its personnel but for the health crats. two Senators agreed to work with me. of this institution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- So I filed a shorter amendment of a dis- TAX REFORM ator from Iowa. aster bill along with Senator ERNST Madam President, on another mat- H.R. 268 and several of my colleagues from the ter, over the past year or so, I have Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, Midwest to make sure that devastation dedicated a large part of my time on Members of the Senate, if you look at like this is covered. I am optimistic the floor to discussing the performance the poster I just put up, you know what that this simple fix, which will mean so of the U.S. economy, and at no point I am going to talk about—the dev- much to farmers facing such unusual have I struggled to find things to say. astating floods in Iowa and the Mid- catastrophic losses, can be included as Seemingly every day, we have been west. the disaster bill moves forward through greeted by headlines that tell the same In Western Iowa, we still have areas the Senate. story: Under the political policies of a underwater from flooding on the Mis- Yesterday, as another way of helping pro-growth, pro-opportunity Repub- souri river and its tributaries. In the more than just this type of farmer but, lican agenda, Americans are experi- east, we are dealing with the Mis- generally, other disaster victims, I encing a remarkable economic mo- sissippi River and tributary flooding. joined Senators FISCHER, ERNST, and ment. Unfortunately, the weather isn’t co- SASSE in introducing a tax bill that More than 1 year ago, I mentioned on operating with additional storms and goes by the title of the Disaster Tax the floor that weekly jobless claims rain throughout the Upper Midwest, as Relief Act of 2019. This bill includes a had reached their lowest level since I speak, that could exacerbate flooding series of disaster tax relief provisions 1969. Last week, the Labor Department and hinder cleanup and repairs. that will help American families and reported that by this measure, the U.S. This flooding is still a very active businesses recover from the terrible economy has set yet another new event, but as we move to recovery, we disasters that have occurred so far in record. What was already a nearly 49- know the original damage estimates in 2019, including the Midwest flooding. year low has now dipped further to a Iowa are increasing. I can say that for On February 28 I introduced a bipar- nearly 50-year low. Nebraska as well. Many roads are still tisan bill with Senator WYDEN that in- My colleagues and I have been busy closed; levy damage is extensive; towns cluded the same tax relief provisions highlighting the American stories be- are devastated; and many individuals that would assist the victims of disas- hind these numbers—stories of recov- lost their homes and businesses. ters that occurred in 2018. So I view the ery and prosperity being written in all In just 6 of our 99 counties in Iowa, Fischer bill and the Grassley-Wyden sorts of communities, in all corners of 416,000 acres of cropland was flooded. bill as complementary, providing dis- our country. Much of that cropland is still under- aster tax relief with respect to the dis- More than 1 year since a generational water. These farmers are facing the asters that occurred last year, as well overhaul of the Federal Tax Code lifted challenge of not being able to plant as this year. The bill that I introduced burdens from American job creators, this year. Unfortunately, many of in February also includes extensions of

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These are things that, over that disaster victims don’t have to I will continue to do everything I can the last two decades, have been ex- wait any longer to access this impor- at the Federal level to help the State tended almost automatically after they tant assistance and continue to get of Iowa, Iowa communities, and, more have sunset, and we need to get those back on their feet. importantly, in fact, as individual provisions enacted, just like the dis- It may sound like I am talking about Iowans are affected, I am going to help aster tax relief provisions. something new. I don’t know whether them to recover and to rebuild. I encourage the House Democrats to this just started with Hurricane Thank you. send the Senate a bill that addresses Katrina in 2005 or before, but I remem- I yield the floor. both tax extenders and disaster tax re- ber being chairman of the Finance I suggest the absence of a quorum. lief provisions. When I say House Committee then. We passed similar The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democrats, people listening are going legislation to help the victims of hurri- clerk will call the roll. to say: He is being partisan. canes. So this is really nothing new. The senior assistant legislative clerk No, I am being constitutional. The Since it is nothing new and we have proceeded to call the roll. Constitution says that all tax bills done it before, what is wrong with Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I have to start in the House of Rep- doing it now? ask unanimous consent that the order resentatives. The House of Representa- The Democrats in the House of Rep- for the quorum call be rescinded. tives is controlled by the Democrat resentatives can get this bill over to us The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without majority. So that is why I am saying to so we can get it enacted over here and objection, it is so ordered. the House Democrats: Get these bills get it to the President. We want to pro- NOMINATION OF DAVID BERNHARDT over here to us so we can help not only vide the certainty that taxpayers de- Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, it the people that benefit from what we serve by enacting extensions of not is an exciting day for Colorado. I have call tax extenders but, more impor- only those disasters but also the ex- known David Bernhardt, our nominee tantly, those who with the urgency of pired tax provisions. I encourage the for Secretary of the Interior—and the the disaster that we are facing. House Democrats to move swiftly. The seventh Secretary of the Interior from The importance of passing these bills Senate and the American people are Colorado should he be confirmed is because Americans need certainty as waiting. today—personally and professionally they file their taxes in 2018, and they On another point about flooding, gen- for over two decades. His roots are deep need the tax relief as they recover from erally, not just dealing with this flood, on both sides of Colorado—in the High these natural disasters. They really this flood brings to attention some- Plains and on the Western Slope. need the House Democrats, under the thing we have to deal with, with the We share a lot of common interests Constitution, to pass a tax bill because Army Corps of Engineers. in rural development and in saving our we can’t act on these tax bills before. Next week the Environment and Pub- small towns. My experience stems from The custom around here is that the lic Works Committee is holding a field growing up in the agricultural commu- Constitution says that all tax bills hearing in Southwest Iowa to provide nity of Yuma, CO, in the Eastern have to start in the House of Rep- oversight on the Army Corps of Engi- Plains, and Mr. Bernhardt’s formative resentatives. If we pass even a simple neers management of the 2019 Missouri years were spent on the Western Slope tax bill—let’s say we pass it as part of River flooding. Senator ERNST, my col- of Colorado—an area that is a micro- an appropriations bill—and we send it league from Iowa, will be chairing this cosm of all of the things that we cher- over to the House, they don’t accept it. hearing, and I am going to be partici- ish about our great public lands. We That has been the tradition around pating. both began our public service only 1 here for centuries. That is why I am Flood control should be the No. 1 pri- year apart when we worked for Colo- calling on the House Democrats to ority of the Corps in its management of rado State Representative Russell move that bill. the Missouri River. I hope that tomor- George, who would later go on to be- The disaster relief provisions in- row, when I get to travel with Vice come speaker of the Colorado House. cluded in the bill that we have intro- President PENCE as he views the same That is when I first met David. Mr. duced reduce penalties and make it area that I viewed 2 weeks ago—the Bernhardt worked with Jaime, my easier to access retirement funds so in- same area covered here—we have the wife, at the Department of the Interior dividuals and families can get back up Army Corps of Engineers there so that during the George W. Bush administra- on their feet and rebuild their lives. In we can talk to them about the issue of tion under another Colorado Secretary other words, these are retirement funds the Missouri River Master Manual au- of the Interior. that people have set aback and that thorizing eight purposes as they con- His personal background and public the law doesn’t allow them to access trol the water up and down the Mis- and private sector professional experi- for disasters. It is just a simple thing. souri River. They do that through the ences prove he is a strong voice for the If somebody is hurt by this disaster dams on the Missouri River. West and is extremely well-qualified and wants to go to their retirement It happens that seven of these can be for the nomination to be the Secretary. fund and borrow on it for a certain pe- at cross purposes with the eighth one— In fact, there are few others who have riod of time to help them get relief, it flood control. I hope flood control is the kind of experience that he has that is a pretty simple thing. Maybe, mo- No. 1 and not No. 8. We need to discuss enables him to be qualified to be Sec- mentarily you could say it costs the with them how to prevent massive retary. Which Secretary of the Interior Federal Government something, but flooding and how to act to ensure that has had more experience than David they are still going to owe these taxes folks in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Bernhardt or has been more qualified regardless of whenever they start draw- Kansas are not faced with devastation to become the Secretary of the Inte- ing for retirement. every few years. Eventually, this water rior? He has extensive insight on West- These bills also make it easier for ends up in the Gulf of Mexico. So ern water policy, natural resources pol- disaster victims to claim personal cas- States below Missouri are going to icy, and on Indian affairs, just to name ualty losses, and they suspend certain eventually be affected by it. a few. limitations on charitable contributions I appreciate the stamina and deter- Those who have worked with Mr. to encourage more donations for this mination of Iowans whom I have seen Bernhardt commend him for his integ- disaster relief. For businesses affected out there, not only in this flood of 2019 rity and wealth of knowledge on the by these disasters, this tax relief is but in the flood of 2011. The one of 2019 issues under the Department of the In- available to help them retain employ- was much more devastating. I think we terior’s jurisdiction. ees while businesses get back up and have great resiliency. We will come In 2008, after the Department of the running. back and pull together to get the job Interior reached the largest Indian

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These reviews occurred after essential to the success we celebrate recreation, including fishing, hiking, the allegations were first raised, and he today.’’ skiing, rafting, and rock climbing. It was cleared for both positions, which is More recently, he worked to accom- also sits at the edge of the Piceance probably something people didn’t read modate many Western States’ requests Basin, an area in Colorado that has in the New York Times. In under- for more flexibility under the Greater vast amounts of natural gas. standing that these claims had been re- Sage-Grouse RMP Amendment. John Mr. Bernhardt grew up in the oil viewed previously to the Senate’s com- Swartout, who as a senior policy ad- shale boom and bust and has said that mittee’s satisfaction, Mr. Bernhardt’s viser ran point on this issue for Colo- the boom and bust ‘‘has made [him] nomination was reported out last week rado’s Democratic Governor John more sensitive to the potential benefits by a bipartisan vote of 14 to 6. Hickenlooper, had this to say in De- and the potential impacts, both envi- Madam President, I ask unanimous cember 2018 once that process was com- ronmental and social’’ of energy devel- consent to have printed in the RECORD pleted: opment. In the 1980s, Rifle was hit by Chairman MURKOWSKI’s and Ranking David Bernhardt is an honest man who the State’s oil shale crash, and he per- Member MANCHIN’s committee state- puts all his cards on the table and keeps his sonally experienced some of the hard ments. word. I have worked with DOI for 25 years, times that the Nation’s rural commu- There being no objection, the mate- and David is one of the finest people I have rial was ordered to be printed in the ever worked with. nities often face in those boom and bust moments. RECORD, as follows: That didn’t come from a partisan Re- Much like the Department of the In- STATEMENTS FROM SENATORS MURKOWSKI AND publican or a partisan Democrat; that terior itself, Rifle is a community that MANCHIN FROM THE BUSINESS MEETING TO came from a person in the Democratic is a product of its public lands and CONSIDER PENDING NOMINATIONS (04/04/2019) Governor’s office who worked with him Western heritage. It is centrally lo- SENATOR MURKOWSKI: (21:01) on natural resource issues. cated within a few miles of the iconic Good morning everyone. The Committee Dale Hall, the CEO of Ducks Unlim- Grand Mesa—the world’s largest flat- will come to order. We’re meeting this morn- ited, which is hardly a partisan Repub- topped mountain—the Flat Tops Wil- ing to consider three nominations. This is lican or Democratic organization but is derness, and the Roan Plateau. It rep- for the nomination of David Bernhardt to be an organization that does more real Secretary of Department of Interior; Susan resents a home base among these pub- conservation work on the ground than Combs to be assistant Secretary of Interior lic lands with there being virtually un- most of the groups that have the word for Policy, Management and Budget; and matched access to world-class outdoor ‘‘conservation’’ in their names, had Aimee Jorjani to be chair of the Advisory experiences, which is why Mr. Bern- this to say when Mr. Bernhardt’s nomi- Council on Historic Preservation. I believe hardt has such a passion for these that all three of these nominees are well- nation for Secretary was announced: issues. qualified and encourage all members to vote I have known and worked with David Bern- His previous experience at the De- to report them favorably this morning. hardt for more than a decade, and we are ex- partment of the Interior allowed him As I noted last week Mr Bernhardt, I be- cited to continue to work with him as the to fix a problem for Colorado that I was lieve, has the right background. He’s got the new Secretary of the Interior. His integrity right experience to be an excellent Secretary in following the law is beyond reproach. told for 8 years, under the Obama ad- of the Interior. He has twice been confirmed David Bernhardt is a champion of conserva- ministration, was simply not fixable. to positions at Interior with bipartisan sup- tion and the right person for the job. We As a result, in 2018, revenue that had port. First, to be Solicitor in 2006 and then to urge the Senate to swiftly confirm him. been sitting in an account in the Fed- be Deputy Secretary in 2017. He’s most re- Colleagues of his from his time spent eral Government for over a decade that cently served as Acting Secretary since Jan- working for Representative Scott had been owed to three counties in Col- uary of 2019. I understand that Mr. Bernhardt McInnis, who represented Mr. Bern- orado were distributed back to these has the second most prior experience at the hardt’s hometown in Colorado, swore Colorado counties and to the taxpayers Department out of any nominee for sec- retary, is from the West-I like that-he has he worked 40 hours a day, 8 days a who had been owed this money. How great familiarity with issues that will come week. Notably, during Mr. Bernhardt’s did this get solved after a decade of before him, and he’s proven that he can ably tenure in his office, Representative saying it could not be solved? It is be- lead the Department. McInnis was the House author of the cause David Bernhardt believes you So, what everybody’s talking about this bill that led to the designation of the don’t just push the problems that are morning. There is—there are accusations Great Sand Dunes as being a national on your front porch onto somebody about his ethics. We had this conversation park. Having now worked at very sen- else’s; you find a solution and you fix last—or two weeks ago when—when his name ior levels in the Department of the In- it. was before us. I think it’s very clear you got some pretty well funded groups that are terior over the course of many years, Prior to his current position, his pre- working very hard, very energetically there is zero question Mr. Bernhardt is vious experience includes being tapped against his nomination. We saw new allega- qualified to do this job. to be the Solicitor of the Department tions last week and then this morning there Along with Mr. Bernhardt’s profes- of the Interior. In 2006, by voice vote in is—is yet another report. And this is all— sional career, I believe it is important the U.S. Senate, Mr. Bernhardt was this is all coming despite—despite the gov- to fully understand his background and confirmed to be Solicitor. In the last ernment scientists involved saying that the foundation of his interest in public Congress, he earned bipartisan support there was nothing amiss when we had that lands, which further qualifies him for during his confirmation process to be conversation last week, Senator Gardner, you certainly raised that. This week we’re this role. Deputy Secretary. starting to see—we’re again seeing new re- Mr. Bernhardt is originally from the His integrity and ability are assets porting on old allegations. I don’t think that outskirts of the small town of Rifle, lo- that should bolster the case for his this is a coincidence, that we are seeing this cated on Colorado’s Western Slope. nomination, not detract from it. Yet, kind of a roundup of reporting on old sto- Few places more fully embody the spir- over the course of the last couple of ries—and I think nonstories—just as we’re it and mission of the Agency he has months, the Washington, DC, political approaching the markup here. been nominated to lead as Secretary smear machine has been working over- Interior’s Inspector General has reviewed with that understanding of this public time to sully a good man’s name. None the matter as part of its due diligence. It has land. Growing up in rural Colorado has of what we have seen or heard in the not opened an investigation. In fact, our staff checked with the Inspector General’s instilled in him Western values and in- pages of the New York Times and in office. We were told that there are no open terests, and to this day, Mr. Bernhardt other places has been new information. investigations into Mr. Bernhardt. We have enjoys hunting, recreation, the out- I guess the hope is that we will take it had as a committee I believe ample time to doors, and fishing. more seriously because this time review all of these allegations. I am aware of

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Bernhardt regarding compliance and ethics— His work in natural resources law So, again, there—there will probably be a ethics laws and regulations, as well as his prior to joining the administration and question this morning, I would imagine, on— potential conflict of interest. I was very related ethics agreements are very on the New York Times article that is out much concerned about that. Based on my ex- similar in scope and substance to the there this morning, but I would remind col- tensive discussions with Mr. Bernhardt and private work and ethics agreements of leagues or ask you to look into these. These the assurances that he has given me, I’m pre- senior Interior officials who came be- allegations again contain no new pared to vote for him this morning, but I will fore him in previous administrations. infoimation. This is recycled. It’s been re- note that I expect him and the Department, Let me say that again. The same kinds packaged. They’re now focusing on an in- now I’ve put them on notice, hold them— of ethics agreements and obligations voice from Mr. Bernhardt’s prior Law Firm. hold them to the highest ethical standards. The law firm has said that it was labeled in- And I’ve told him that. I said because I sure- that basically he is doing are what pre- correctly. Others have said it was labeled in- ly will. I surely will hold him to be account- vious administrations did as well. correctly. It didn’t concern lobbying serv- able for his actions. He must work to ensure I ask unanimous consent to have ices. We have known about this previous committee and a commitment to ethical and printed in the RECORD a letter from the work that he has had at Westlands. We knew scientific integrity and I intend to work with Department of the Interior Designated it back in 2017 when we confirmed him as him and his staff persistently to ensure that Agency Ethics Official dated March 25, Deputy Secretary. And at that time this this is the case. Our parks and public lands, 2019. work was not deemed lobbying. So, just be- our scenic beauty, our fish and wildlife re- There being no objection, the mate- cause it’s in the New York Times this morn- sources are important to all of us here, to rial was ordered to be printed in the ing doesn’t mean that it’s correct. It’s my the people we represent, and my state, and in RECORD, as follows: hope that as a committee we will—will move your states. And West Virginians count on forward in affirming Mr. Bernhardt to be the Secretary of Interior, as they do in your UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF Secretary of the Interior. And then the full States also, as the guardian of our public THE INTERIOR, OFFICE OF Senate will confirm him coming up here. I lands.... I intend to work with Mr. Bern- THE SOLICITOR, think the sooner we have a permanent Sec- hardt these important issues. I’ve made it Washington, DC, March 25, 2019. retary at Interior, the better. clear to him that I expect him to put his ex- Hon. ELIZABETH WARREN, U.S. Senate, SENATOR MANCHIN: (30:50) tensive experience and knowledge of these issues to work for the American people and Washington, DC. Thank you Madam Chairman and I appre- Hon. RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, ciate the committee—ensuring this com- not to people used to work for. And to exe- cute his responsibilities in the manner that U.S. Senate, mittee moves forward on important nomina- Washington, DC. tions. We have two of those nominations be- ensures that our public lands are not just being maintained, but improved. Improved DEAR SENATOR WARREN AND SENATOR fore us this morning that I’m glad that we BLUMENTHAL: Thank you for your letter of are reporting from this committee and—the for the benefit of generations to come. Thank you Madam Chair. February 26, 2019 regarding your expressed nominations of Susan Combs, Assistant Sec- concerns of the actions of the Acting Sec- retary of Interior of Policy, Management, Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, retary of the Department of the Interior (De- and Budget and the nomination of Aimee let’s talk about that story and ethics partment or DOI). Your letter references an Jorjani to chair The Advisory Council on for a second. article published by the New York Times on Historic Preservation. I think Madam Chair- Mr. Bernhardt has spent more than 15 February 12, 2019 discussing the Acting Sec- man gave a good overview of that. Com- years of a 25-year career in public serv- retary’s legal practice prior to joining the mittee voted to—to report both of these ice, and most of that time has been Department as Deputy Secretary in August nominations during the last Congress, but 2017. Specifically, you asked about the Act- unfortunately the Senate didn’t vote to con- spent at the Department of the Inte- ing Secretary’s involvement with the Cen- firm them before at adjourned. Each time, rior. While in his private law practice, tral Valley Project (CVP) in California and the committee approved the nomination by he never lobbied the Department of the whether his actions, ‘‘violated his ethics voice vote and I previously supported of both Interior—not once. During his time as pledge and federal conflict of interest regula- nominations and I intend to do so again this Deputy Secretary, he has focused on tions by participating in decisions that di- morning. the fundamental transformation of the rectly affect a former client.’’ As discussed On David Bernhardt. As a former governor Department and Bureau-level ethics below, we have found the Acting Secretary’s and those who have served in executive posi- programs to ingrain a culture of eth- actions have complied with all applicable tions, that I understand it, we’ve had to ask ethics laws, rules and other obligations, in- our state senators and our Oversight com- ical compliance and reduce workplace cluding the requirements of President mittees about putting in our teams together. misconduct. Trump’s Executive Order 13770 entitled, And I’ve always been differential to allowing The reality is that the ethics pro- ‘‘Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch an executive to put their team together as gram throughout the Department of Appointees’’ (Jan. 28, 2017) (Ethics Pledge). long as the person is qualified and meets the the Interior had been, sadly, neglected As an initial matter, I would like to take ethical standards. There’s concerns and I re- by the previous administration. The this opportunity to inform you and your col- spect those concerns. Mr. Bernhardt, in my Office of Inspector General and the De- leagues of recent developments and improve- estimation met the test. He’s clearly quali- partmental Ethics Office had rec- ments with the DOI ethics program that will fied. I think we all know that. He has the enhance our ability to prevent conflicts of knowledge and experience to serve as Sec- ommended significant resource interest at all levels of the Department. retary, knows the Interior Department in- changes that had fallen on deaf ears Since our arrival at the Department in April side and out—that might be a blessing to under the previous administration. 2018, Deputy Director Heather Gottry and I some, maybe a concern—and he is well- Under Mr. Bernhardt’s direction, the have overhauled an ethics office that was versed in all the issues that come before him. Department has hired a total of 42 ca- previously characterized by both DOI em- I spoke with him several times before this reer professional ethics advisers. By ployees and numerous Inspector General re- business meeting regarding his nomination. the end of fiscal year 2019, they will ports as passive and ineffectual. With the I’ve reviewed his follow-up questions for the have doubled the number of career eth- strong support of the Acting Secretary, we record following his hearing. He has an- have spearheaded a long-overdue build-out of swered all of our questions in a timely man- ics officials that the previous adminis- the Departmental Ethics Office (DEO) as ner. We received them back and I think it’s tration had hired in its entire 8 years. well as the ethics programs of the various all been made record. I even talked to him The record shows that he has ac- Bureaus and Offices throughout the Depart- earlier this week by phone again. I ques- tively sought and consulted with the ment. tioned him again, extensively, about his Department’s designated Agency ethics Our top priority as non-partisan, career willingness to be a good steward of our na- officials regarding compliance with his ethics officials, is to prevent conflicts of in- tion’s greatest natural resources, our na- ethics obligations recusals. terest at the DOI and ensure that DOI em- tional parks, our monuments, and all of our In addition, he has installed a robust ployees are aware of and comply with all ap- historical sites. I questioned him about his plicable ethics laws and standards. We under- responsibility to balance our resource needs screening process to ensure that he stand the importance of our program in help- with environmental protection in fairness to does not meet with or engage in par- ing the American people have trust and con- the owners of our public lands, which is all of ticular matters benefiting the former fidence in the lawful and proper administra- the American people. I spoke to him about clients from which he is recused. Every tion of the Department.

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Consequently, when both reasonable and prudent. the New York Times published its article, I I have advised the Acting Secretary, at his people of the United States, knowing immediately sought to understand the facts request, that he and his staff should con- that they will be called a liar in front and carefully analyzed the applicable legal tinue to consult with the DEO prior to par- of their children at a U.S. Senate com- authorities. We note that the Acting Sec- ticipating in any matter that is potentially mittee hearing despite letters from top retary also immediately requested that my within the scope of his Ethics Agreement, officers in charge of our ethics laws at office look into this matter and to examine Ethics Recusal memorandum, the Ethics the Department of Interior saying oth- the prior ethics advice and counsel he had re- Pledge, or any other ethics law or regula- erwise. ceived. tion. Additionally, to eliminate any poten- I am thankful for David, and I look Of critical importance, we note that the tial for miscommunication, I have instructed Acting Secretary does not have any financial my staff that all ethics guidance to the Act- forward to working with him and his conflicts of interest related to either his ing Secretary be in writing prior to his par- team at the Department of the Inte- former client, Westlands Water District, or ticipation in a decision or action that rea- rior. I hope my colleagues will see the CVP generally. As reflected in his Ethics sonably appears to come within the purview through the partisan rancor, see Agreement, dated May 1, 2017, and his Ethics of his legal ethics obligations. through the lens of blue or red, of Recusal memorandum, dated August 15, 2017, In closing, and to be responsive to your party politics, and confirm a man the Acting Secretary was required under 5 final requests, the DEO has not issued any who—if you go back to Colorado and authorizations or ethics waivers to the Act- C.F.R. § 2635.502 to recuse for one year (until talk to people like Russell George, you August 3, 2018) from participating personally ing Secretary or other Interior officials on and substantially in any ‘‘particular matters the topics you raised, nor have we referred will learn that he has the greatest re- involving specific parties’’ in which any matters to the IG on these topics. It is spect not only for our public lands but Westlands Water District was a party or rep- worth noting that the Acting Secretary for the people of Colorado, and for that, resented a party. Because Westlands Water meets with me and my senior staff fre- I am grateful for him and my col- District is an agency or entity of a state or quently and that I have a standing meeting leagues who will confirm him today. local government it is excluded from the re- with him once a week to discuss any signifi- I yield the floor. quirements of paragraph 6 of the Ethics cant ethics issues at the DOI. Pursuant to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Pledge. Additionally, consistent with U.S. the Acting Secretary’s direction, my senior ator from Colorado. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) guidance, staff also meets with his scheduling staff and HONORING STATE PATROL CORPORAL DANIEL it was determined that the law the Acting other top officials twice a week, at a min- HOWARD GROVES Secretary had lobbied on for Westlands imum, to ensure we are aware of who the Water District, Public Law 114–322, should Acting Secretary is meeting with and the Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I not be categorized as a ‘‘particular matter’’ issues he will be discussing. These efforts, rise today to honor an officer of the because the law addressed a broad range of supported by the Acting Secretary and his Colorado State Patrol who was killed issues and topics. Therefore, because he did staff, are designed to ensure his compliance in the line of duty on March 13. not lobby on a ‘‘particular matter’’ for with applicable ethics rules and protect the As other Members of this Chamber Westlands Water District, he was not re- integrity of the Department’s programs and know, many parts of the country were quired to recuse himself under paragraph 7 of operations. My experience has been that the hit hard by a bomb cyclone storm sys- the Ethics Pledge either from ‘‘particular Acting Secretary is very diligent about his tem last month. Again today, we are matters’’ or ‘‘specific issue areas’’ related to ethics obligations and he has made ethics going through another spring storm. Public Law 114–322. Accordingly, the Acting compliance and the creation of an ethical Secretary’s recusal related to Westlands culture a top priority at the Department. That storm caused flooding in much of Water District ended on August 3, 2018, and If you have any other questions or con- the Midwest, as we have seen across was limited in scope to ‘‘particular matters cerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. the national news, and extremely haz- involving specific parties’’ under 5 C.F.R. Sincerely, ardous road conditions in my State, § 2635.502. SCOTT A. DE LA VEGA, which led to thousands of stranded I have enclosed the transmittal e-mail Director, Departmental Ethics drivers. from me to the Acting Secretary with a de- Office and Designated Agency Ethics Official. State Patrol Corporal Daniel Howard tailed memorandum attached wherein the Enclosure. DEO consolidates and memorializes prior Groves, like many first responders that ethics advice and guidance on certain issues Mr. GARDNER. This letter is in re- day, was attempting to aid a driver in involving the CVP. Of particular importance sponse to a letter from Senators WAR- the Eastern Plains of Colorado on I–76 for a legal analysis of the scope of the Acting REN and BLUMENTHAL and states that who had slid off the road, and he was Secretary’s recusals related to Westlands the Ethics Office has found that Mr. struck by a passing vehicle. Water District, the memorandum analyzed Bernhardt’s actions as Deputy Sec- Corporal Groves was 52 years old. He and categorized certain issues involving the retary and Acting Secretary ‘‘have leaves behind a large and loving fam- CVP and related State Water Project as complied with all applicable ethics ily, including his parents, his partner ‘‘matters,’’ ‘‘particular matters of general laws, rules, and other obligations, in- Eddie, his four siblings, and many applicability,’’ and ‘‘particular matters in- more. We know that his family will volving specific parties.’’ As I state in the cluding the requirements of President transmittal e-mail, these legal categoriza- Trump’s executive order 13770, entitled continue to honor his sacrifice and en- tions are critical in determining whether an ‘Ethics Commitments by Executive sure that his legacy lives on. official complies with the various ethics Branch Appointees.’ ’’ Corporal Groves joined the Colorado rules. As reflected in the memorandum, we This letter from the career head of State Patrol in 2007 after leaving a ca- determined that both the Notice of Intent to the Department of Interior ethics pro- reer in the technology services indus- Prepare a Draft EIS and the development of fessionals who served at the White try in Chicago. His family and friends a 2019 Biological Assessment are appro- House during the previous administra- remember him as a man with a tremen- priately categorized as ‘‘matters,’’ not ‘‘par- dous capacity to love and care for oth- ticular matters.’’ Our determinations are tion goes on to say: My experience has been that the Acting ers. He was a man of humor who wasn’t supported by Federal law and OGE opinions afraid to crack a joke just to make and though the matters involved may sound Secretary is very diligent about his ethics like ‘‘particular matters’’ or ‘‘specific issue obligations and he has made ethics compli- people smile. According to a fellow of- areas,’’ they are legally broad matters out- ance and the creation of an ethical culture a ficer, he once arrived at training wear- side the scope of 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502. As noted top priority at the Department. ing pajamas instead of the required po- above, the Acting Secretary’s lobbying on That wasn’t in the New York Times, lice sweats. behalf of Westlands Water District on Public either, but I think it should be. At a memorial service honoring his Law 114–322 was not categorized as a ‘‘par- This is not about Mr. Bernhardt’s life, a longtime friend spoke about the ticular matter’’ and did not require an addi- ethics or his integrity or his qualifica- encouragement and advice that Dan tional recusal under paragraph 7 of the Eth- tions; it is about the fact that he has was known for. He always encouraged ics Pledge. Therefore, the Acting Secretary been and will be effective at imple- others to follow their dreams, no mat- was not required under either 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502 or the Ethics Pledge to recuse from menting an agenda that the other side ter how big. He often spoke of the im- participation in either the Notice of Intent doesn’t agree with because they know portance of family and friendship and to Prepare a Draft EIS or the development of he will be effective in protecting our the need to make time to enjoy life a 2019 Biological Assessment. Attached, for great outdoors and our public lands. with others.

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Again, how will the American people One colleague who spoke at the me- What he did not say is that Russia be able to trust that the Attorney Gen- morial remembered Corporal Groves as attacked our democracy, as all 17 eral has given them the most informa- someone who frequently asked, where Agencies of our intelligence commu- tion he can rather than the least and do you need me to be? He always want- nity have confirmed. What he did not that he has given them a full view of ed to be in the spot where he could be say is that the intelligence community what happened rather than protecting most effective, no matter the danger concluded that the Russians infiltrated the President? People are just not involved. our democracy to help Donald Trump. going to believe it. Even on the morning of March 13, as What he also didn’t say is why he con- The bottom line is that yesterday’s the weather was taking a turn for the tinues to wait on releasing the Mueller performance calls into complete ques- worse, Corporal Groves knew there report. It took him less than 48 hours tion the objectivity and even the judg- were drivers on the road who needed to summarize over 300 pages but over 2 ment of the Attorney General. He does his help, and, as many law enforcement weeks, and counting, to release the re- not seem to be an independent actor officers did that day, he bravely ven- port itself. pursuing the rule of law. Rather, he tured out to offer assistance. This qual- Instead of giving straight answers, seems to be somebody simply ready to ity makes for a great law enforcement Mr. Barr seems to be nothing more help the President no matter what the officer but is sadly the quality that we than a spokesperson for the President’s price. campaign. He seems more like the most often take for granted. H.R. 268 We owe a tremendous debt of grati- President’s Press Secretary than the Mr. President, on another matter, Attorney General. He is even using the tude to Dan and to all first responders disaster relief, it is an absolute trav- President’s own tactics: Admit noth- who are willing to put their lives on esty that this Chamber is recessing ing. Deny everything. Make counter- the line to assist those in times of need without a compromise on much needed and a debt of gratitude to their fami- accusations. Many of us tried to give Mr. Barr a funding for disaster relief. lies as well. From the start, Democrats have sup- chance, but after this week’s perform- I know my colleagues in the Senate ported an ‘‘all of the above’’ approach ance, it is clear as day he and the will join me in offering our thoughts to helping every part of America that President are working off the same and prayers to the family and friends is struggling from natural disasters. playbook and planning to withhold cru- of Corporal Groves and all those who We need to help everyone hurt last cial facts from the American people. defend that thin blue line. What is really important is this: year and everyone hurt this year—ev- As I have done too many times in When Attorney General Barr issues his eryone hurt in Puerto Rico, everyone this Chamber, I remember the words of report, his objectivity will be in total hurt in the Midwest, everyone hurt in LTC Dave Grossman, who said: ‘‘Amer- doubt. No one will believe, when he re- Florida, and everyone hurt in Texas, ican law enforcement is the loyal and dacts large parts of the report, that it Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. In brave sheep dog, always standing was done on the merits; people will be- the American tradition, everyone watch for the wolf that lurks in the lieve he redacted parts of the report to comes together when we have disas- dark.’’ help President Trump. How will the ters, and we help everyone. I drive by the spot where Corporal American people be able to trust Mr. Our Republican friends seem to have Groves was killed at least two or three Barr, and how will the American people a different view. They want disaster re- times a week, and he will always be in be able to believe that his version of lief that explicitly denies Puerto Rico my prayers, along with his family, for the report is the real version when he the help it needs, even though they are his sacrifice. has been so, so partisan and was will- American citizens like everybody else. It is my hope that the thoughts and ing to peddle FOX News conspiracy They heard President Trump’s temper prayers that we offer to those who wear theories before the Appropriations tantrum at their lunch a few Tuesdays the blue uniform will bring them com- Committee yesterday? back, and they have obeyed. This is un- fort as they carry out their solemn du- When Mr. Barr was first nominated American. We should not be picking ties. as Attorney General, the question and choosing who gets disaster relief. I yield the floor. posed to him was, would he be part of When Americans suffer, we all step I suggest the absence of a quorum. the Trump legal team or an inde- in. We all help. President Trump does The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pendent agent of the law? I think we not believe that, but where are our clerk will call the roll. have our answer, as we watch him echo Senators who are standing up for this The senior assistant legislative clerk President Trump’s statements and en- principle? The compassion of the proceeded to call the roll. able President Trump’s worst instincts. American people is much greater than Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask Whether it is defending the administra- President Trump’s small-minded con- unanimous consent that the order for tion’s dangerous healthcare lawsuit or tempt for the people of Puerto Rico. the quorum call be rescinded. perpetuating conspiracy theories, Mr. The Senate, particularly Senators from The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Barr is acting more like a member of the disaster States who need that SCOTT of Florida). Without objection, the President’s campaign than the money, ought to have the courage to it is so ordered. independent Attorney General he is resist it instead of making up stories RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER supposed to be. and pointing fingers of blame. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. Barr is letting down thousands— Republicans have refused to present a Democratic leader is recognized. tens of thousands—of hard-working serious solution that can pass the ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM BARR people at the Justice Department. House and the Senate. We all know Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, well, They are doing their job. When some- that if Puerto Rico is not treated if anyone wonders whether Attorney one is given real information that Rus- equally, it will not be seen on the floor General Barr is a straight shooter, this sia interfered with our elections, of of the House. We all know that the week, we got our answer. course they are supposed to look into Governor of Puerto Rico has said that Yesterday, at the Senate Appropria- it. That is part of their job. For Mr. the solution Republicans are sup- tions Committee, the country saw an- Barr to label this as spying, echoing porting is not adequate for Puerto other disconcerting performance by the some of the worst conspiracy theorists Rico. We all know that. Attorney General. In the face of seri- in the country, he loses all credibility, It is a tragedy that the Republican ous questions surrounding the release and that credibility is vital because he leadership in this Chamber has refused of the Mueller report, the Attorney will be issuing a report with to help American citizens before going General did exactly what President redactions. into recess. They own the mess they

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I don’t That was his place to be. tax scam, it was sold as a ‘‘middle-class recall a single Republican campaigning He was born in Charleston, SC, in miracle.’’ They promised it would on it. It shows they weren’t proud of it. 1922. He graduated from the Citadel in prioritize middle-class families. Presi- After this tax season, the Republican 1942. He attended the University of dent Trump and others promised Amer- tax bill will be even further crystalized South Carolina School of Law. He icans would get a $4,000 raise every in the minds of everyday Americans as served as an artillery officer in World year. That is what President Trump a scam that left them out to dry while War II, earned a Bronze Star, and fin- promised about his tax cuts. He said soaking the ultrawealthy with even ished with the rank of captain. that his tax cuts for the very wealthy more wealth. He was in the State house of rep- and the big corporations would benefit NOMINATION OF DAVID BERNHARDT resentatives from 1949 to 1954. He be- every American to the tune of $4,000 a Mr. President, on Mr. Bernhardt, yes- came our Governor in 1958 at age 36. He year. Unsurprisingly, this Republican terday, I sat down with David Bern- shepherded South Carolina through the tax scam has now defaulted on its hardt, President Trump’s choice for turbulent times of the civil rights promise to lift up average American Secretary of the Interior, and I pressed movement. He urged the legislature to families. him on some things that we should all follow the law after Brown v. Board of For too many Americans expecting a know before we vote on his confirma- Education. tax refund, they have gotten nothing tion. He established the best technical col- or worse. After this tax season, the jig I asked Mr. Bernhardt: Do you agree lege system in the country. We say is up. that climate change is real, caused by that with great pride. It was Fritz Hol- In fairness, there is one part of Amer- humans, and that we must act? I asked lings who was the father of the South ica that has made a killing—the very Mr. Bernhardt if he will commit to not Carolina technical college system, wealthy. Indeed, 83 percent of the bene- opening up the waters off our coasts to which has resulted in thousands of jobs fits in the Republican tax bill will harmful drilling, even off the coasts of being created and educational oppor- eventually go to the top 1 percent of States opposed to such drilling, and tunity for millions in our State. earners, and the American people know what he will do about his well-docu- When he was a Senator, they called it. A recent poll shows more than 60 mented web of conflicting interests. I him the Senator from central casting. percent of Americans believe the got no answers to these questions. He looked the part, he acted the part, wealthy and corporations—big corpora- I remind all of my colleagues on the and he sounded the part. He was the tions—have been helped by the tax law. Atlantic coast that, again, I asked him junior Senator for 36 years, I think, in They are right. to at least commit that he will not do South Carolina, with Senator Thur- Unfortunately, corporations aren’t mond being the senior Senator. When using their windfalls as our Republican drilling off the shores of States that Senator Thurmond retired, I was hon- friends promised. They are not boost- didn’t want drilling off their shores. He ored to be able to take his place, and ing worker pay, by and large, or in- would not commit to that, and there is Fritz was my senior Senator for 2 creasing benefits or creating jobs. Ac- word that there is a plan in the Inte- years. cording to a recent survey, 84 percent rior Department to allow that to hap- I just want to thank him and recog- of companies say they have not pen. nize what he did for me to become es- changed their plans because of the tax This is the same administration that tablished in the Senate. He was kind. law. promised to clean the swamp and rid What are they doing with the money Washington of corruption. Yet it is a He was gracious. We did not agree on they got? They are spending billions in twisted parody to think that President policy, but he could not have been a windfall on record corporate stock Trump wants an oil and gas lobbyist to better friend. buybacks, not benefiting their workers, lead the Department of the Interior. I spent half of my time trying to in- not benefiting their community but What a contradiction. What a betrayal. terpret what he was saying on the benefiting the CEOs of the corpora- It doesn’t stop there. Bernhardt re- floor. I caught about every third word. tions, because the shares generally go portedly participated in efforts to He has this Charleston accent that up, and benefiting the top 10 percent of launch a White House climate denial even I couldn’t understand at times. America who own 85 percent of all the panel, the sole purpose of which was to Nobody enjoyed their job more than stocks. rebuke accepted science. We cannot Senator Hollings. Nobody was ever bet- Unfortunately, this story doesn’t end allow the work of our Federal Agencies ter at it. When it came to South Caro- in making the rich richer. American to fall into the hands of people like lina, Senator Hollings was able to workers are suffering while those same this. move mountains. He was the chairman corporate executives and the very It is hard to imagine someone whose of the Commerce Committee and the wealthy shareholders cash in. background is so at odds with the De- Budget Committee. Take the case of CSX, a freight rail partment’s mission as Bernhardt’s. In He was one of the great environ- company spending billions of dollars on good conscience, I cannot vote in favor mentalists of our time. The ACE Basin stock buybacks after benefiting from of his confirmation. For the same rea- in South Carolina is a beautiful place the tax law. Just last week, we heard sons, I urge all of my fellow Senators, along the coast where three major riv- CSX announce that they are laying off particularly those along the coasts, to ers come together. It was Senator Hol- 100 workers in Kentucky, Leader vote against this nomination to pro- lings who established that, now and MCCONNELL’s own backyard—not a tect their shoreline and their beaches. forever to be preserved. He helped es- $4,000 raise but a pink slip. You would I yield the floor. tablish NOAA, which has done so much think with all of these tax benefits The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for our oceans. that workers would benefit. It doesn’t ator from South Carolina. He was part of the Gramm-Rudman- seem to be happening. That story that REMEMBERING FRITZ HOLLINGS Hollings Balanced Budget Act. He was happened in Kentucky can be repeated Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask always trying to keep our fiscal house throughout the country. unanimous consent to speak on behalf in order. It is hard to look at these examples of Senator Hollings’ passing, along He was a champion of the military. with a straight face and say that the with my colleague Senator SCOTT from Being a World War II veteran himself, middle class factored at all into the South Carolina. he always looked out for those in uni- Republican tax bill. It was a trick—no The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without form. Senator Thurmond and Hollings trickle down, just a trick. objection, it is so ordered. were giants of their time, and they

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He was trying to lings. southern education, one we can all cel- combat hunger and poverty before it So Senator SCOTT and I will do our ebrate today. was cool. He traveled all over this best to keep up this good man’s legacy. I went to church with Harvey Gantt’s world to try to spread the good news We will have different policy choices, family for 20-plus years at Morris about America. and we will go down a different polit- Street Baptist Church in Charleston, After Senate life, he established the ical path, but we will be ever mindful SC, and I will say that, perhaps as a Hollings Center for International Dia- of the way we do our job. The way we part of the springboard of controversy logue to create exchanges in dialogue do our job matters as much as what and challenge and conflict, it led to a between the United States and mostly you do. Let it be said that when it level of greatness in Harvey Gantt’s Muslim populations. He was ahead of came to doing his job, Fritz Hollings life as he took arrows that most of us his time there. For us to win this war did it professionally, effectively, and are unfamiliar with. Senator Hollings— on terror, we have to side with people with love and passion. then-Governor Hollings—took arrows in the faith who reject radical Islam, I now yield to Senator SCOTT of that some would be unfamiliar with in which the overwhelming majority of South Carolina. making the decision to ask for and to people reject, and Fritz understood Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. encourage and support a peaceful tran- that. President, I thank Senator GRAHAM for sition in a State at the time broiled in He was a great husband, father, yielding to me. Without any question, I controversy. Harvey Gantt went on, of grandfather, and great-grandfather. He think Senator GRAHAM did such a great course, to be the first African-Amer- was my friend. job of distilling the life and some of the ican mayor of the city of Charlotte, He had the eighth longest tour of accomplishments of Senator Hollings. NC. duty in the U.S. Senate in the history Without any question, I cannot imag- In thinking about Senator GRAHAM’s of the body. Yesterday, with Senator ine Mr. GRAHAM spending 36 years or so comments as it relates to the technical SCOTT’s help, we passed a resolution as a junior Senator from the great college system in South Carolina, how unanimously—every Senator signed State of South Carolina because of the Senator Hollings birthed that for our on—honoring the service of Senator long tenure of the senior Senator, State, that may sound like a good ac- Hollings. Strom Thurmond, whose seat you have. complishment, but for a State that There are so many friends of his in I have the privilege of being in the seat faced extinction from an economic this body. The staff and former Sen- of Senator Hollings, who, of course, is standpoint, when industries were leav- ators all will tell you that Fritz was a from Charleston, as I am from Charles- ing our State, the technical college force of nature. He had strong opinions. ton. I think of the commonalities we system became the springboard, once He would share them with you whether all share as South Carolinians, and cer- again, for the great city of South Caro- you asked him or not. He knew what he tainly ones who are not—all of us from lina to see a rebirth of our economic was talking about. He was prepared. He South Carolina understand how hard it systems. What we have today is a man- was a fighter for his causes. He was is to understand those folks who speak ufacturing haven whose foundation is willing to die for his country. Now he in the old Charleston brogue, the lan- the technical college system. When we has passed, and the legacy for the peo- guage of Senator Hollings and folks think about companies like BMW, Boe- ple of South Carolina will be enduring. like our cousin, Arthur Ravenel, who ing, Volvo, Mercedes, Bosch, Michelin, Our beaches and our oceans and our shares the same inflection in his voice. Bridgestone, all these companies be- mountains and our rivers are better off Senator GRAHAM brought back some came a part of the corporate family in for his service. Our educational system very fond memories with his thoughts. South Carolina because we had a stands out on the technical school side To the family, the Hollings family, healthy, thriving technical college sys- because of his vision. He shepherded us we certainly extend our condolences. I tem born because of the leadership of through very turbulent times during had the chance to speak with Michael, Senator Hollings. the civil rights movement, where other his son, just the other day, and the Senator Hollings not only succeeded States were literally on fire. South family is doing well. The family is en- in public life, but he also succeeded in Carolina had problems, but they paled couraged by the outpouring of love and his private life. I will tell you that I in comparison to most because of Sen- support from so many folks from the cannot imagine the reunion between ator Hollings’ leadership. Senate and throughout the country be- Senator Hollings and his wife, Peatsy, He was a lawyer. He loved the law. He cause Senator Hollings was not only a of over 40 years. I can’t imagine the was my friend. Senator SCOTT is from South Carolina Senator, he was Amer- celebration that is happening in Heav- Charleston, and both of us have a tough ica’s Senator. He spent a lot of time en as those two are being reunited and act to follow when it comes to being doing a lot of things that made a sig- spending time talking about what has Senators in South Carolina. Senator nificant difference. occurred over their lifetimes and the Hollings’ way was to fight for your I do want to put a little meat on the things they had to see. causes, work across the aisle, know bones. As Senator GRAHAM has covered There is an amazing Greek proverb what you are talking about before you so much of what I would have said, I that I want to end with, as it relates to speak, and try to do it with good will not say it twice. I will, perhaps, Senator Hollings, that says that a soci- humor. What more can you say? From drill into a few of the times of service ety grows when old men plant trees the time he was a young man in Senator Hollings had. whose shade they know they will never Charleston until he passed away on As we think through the 1960s and as sit under. April 6, he was always fighting for his we read through the 1960s, we read Senator GRAHAM and I, the young- causes. He loved his State. He delivered through a time of volatility, a time sters, comparatively speaking to Sen- for the people of South Carolina. where our Nation is clashing with one ator Hollings and Senator Thurmond— When it comes to the Senate, he was another, where the races were so di- we are sitting under the shade of that a legend. His presence was felt up here. vided. In the Deep South, we perhaps tree. Our Nation benefits from people His legacy is enduring. He fought the led in that direction of conflict. We who have the wisdom to look forward, good fight. He was a faithful servant, have a provocative history on race in beyond their lifetime, and create a and now he will enjoy an eternal rest. South Carolina. Without any question, country where we all benefit. To his family, I know you are grieving, Senator Hollings did what so many TAX REFORM but you have much to be proud of. To others did not do, which is, he led for a Mr. President, before I yield the the people of South Carolina, it is not peaceful integration of what is today floor, I do want to spend a few minutes

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So not only next month with some of the biggest season because of the success of our tax did their wages grow over 3 percent, names across the country trying to fig- reform in December 2017. It is exciting but, more importantly, they had more ure out how they can reinvest their re- to think about the benefits to so many jobs—actually, not just more jobs. This sources in areas where they were un- families throughout this country be- is really good news. They had more willing to take a second look, because cause of the successful passage of the jobs. So many more jobs are open now the incentive is good enough, and tax reform bill in December 2017. today than people looking for work. In I stood on the floor and listened to other words, if you think about the we did so without more bureaucrats other speakers talk about how perhaps number of folks looking for work, the and without government money. These the tax reform package has not deliv- number of openings exceeds that num- are private-sector dollars being de- ered consistent with the promises made ber. That is a transformation in this ployed in some of the most distressed during the debate. I would like to put country in a way we have very seldom communities. some meat on those bones as well. seen or experienced. In the Midwest, up to 3,000 jobs are When you think about the average There is even more good news to on the way to East Chicago, and a local family who has kids, the doubling of that. Our unemployment rate is down foundation is looking to invest $800 the child tax credit from $1,000 to $2,000 to nearly a 50-year low, 3.8 percent. So million in a solar farm in Flint, MI. and allowing for more refundability to if we are asking ourselves what these There are so many other States with happen because of the child tax credit corporations did with the money, we amazing projects that I would run out being increased, more families today are seeing the evolution or the mani- of time talking about those. are healthier because of the doubling of festation of what happened with these I will close with two thoughts. One is the child tax credit, which is good extra resources by seeing the lowest from Mayor Bowser of DC. She had a news. When you think about the size of unemployment rate in 50 years. Now, March Madness event for opportunity the refund, $2,873 is, in fact, consistent that is not just true for America as a zones, and she attracted 400-plus folks with the refunds of years gone by, whole, it is true for the subgroups who are interested in investing and which, once again, reinforces the fact within America who have been chal- seeing the results of the investments in that the tax reform bill has presented lenged and sometimes excluded from the local community here in DC. itself in a positive way and produced the workforce. The African-American results consistent with what we sug- unemployment rate is around 7 percent For folks on the left and on the right, gested. Because if you get the same re- over the last 2 years. You have to com- African Americans, Hispanics, Whites, fund you had last time—about—but pare that to, under the previous admin- Asians, this is a policy that brings you have more money in your take- istration, an unemployment rate of America together. Whether you live in home pay every payday during 2018, around 12 percent. The Hispanic unem- the most affluent communities or the you actually can measure the success ployment is near 5 percent. You have most distressed communities, Ameri- of the tax reform by looking at how to compare that to a 50-percent in- cans are looking at opportunity zones many dollars you had in your paycheck crease under the previous administra- as a way to have a conversation with in 2018 versus 2017, even if your em- tion. each other. If there is one thing that ployer did not give you a raise. So the We have seen perhaps the greatest we all would agree upon, it is that success of our package is without ques- renaissance in our country, economi- America needs to talk a little more tion. cally, than we have seen in 20 years, with each other in a civil way about I would like to suggest that as you and much of it is due to tax reform fairness and opportunity. think about folks like me, and perhaps being passed. Embedded in the tax re- One of the reasons why I started my others in this body who were raised by form package was my signature legis- national opportunity tour is to high- single parents, a single mom in 2018 lation that I am so excited about, the light some of the successes—from with two children did not have a Fed- opportunity zones legislation, that is Miami, with my good friend MARCO eral tax burden at all until her income having a transformative impact and ef- RUBIO, to Boston, New Hampshire, and hit over $54,000. That is important, and fect throughout the poorest, most dis- West Virginia, with Senator CAPITO, to it is powerful for a specific reason. The tressed communities in all of our coun- Iowa, with Senator ERNST, and Colo- average single mother makes around try. Somewhere around 8,000 oppor- rado, Arizona, and so many other $40,000 a year, not $54,000. That means tunity zones have been designated by that for the average single mother in the Governors in collaboration with places. I look forward to continuing America, because of the success of our the mayors. Mr. President, as a former the conversation and distilling the ben- tax reform package, her Federal tax Governor, you understand better than efits of the opportunity zones over the burden is down to zero. That is not just most of us the process by which one next few months. good news, that is great news. I know went through in order to establish the I yield the floor. it personally because of a single moth- zones and the potential of those zones The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- er who worked 16 hours a day trying to in the most distressed communities in ator from Minnesota. keep food on the table. Having doubled each of the States. the child tax credit and having lowered There is good news. The good news is, Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I her taxes by doubling the standard de- in places like my home State of South am honored to be cochairing the Entre- duction from $9,300 to $18,000, what we Carolina, is a logistics company named preneurship Caucus with the Senator see for the single mom is hope and a DHL that drives those little yellow from South Carolina. He is right that light at the end of the tunnel that is vans that ship some of your packages there are some great examples of peo- not a train. This is good news. across the country. They are investing ple who want to get businesses started Not only is it good news, but some $100 million in a distribution and ware- and who want to pursue their dreams, have talked about our plan—we have house park, creating nearly 500 jobs in and we need to highlight those because defaulted on our mission to help the Dorchester County, and they have said we have a lot of people who right now American people. I suggest that as op- the Federal opportunity zone designa- have some great new ideas. If we are posed to defaulting on our mission, tion was a factor DHL weighed in mak- going to continue to be a country that what we heard from others is that they ing this location decision. is an incubator for those ideas, then, are deflated because of the success of In Washington State, the Vancouver we have to promote those ideas and our mission. During the previous ad- Downtown Redevelopment Authority allow those people to follow their ministration, GDP growth averaged president said: ‘‘It’s an absolute no- dreams.

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That is why I am so op- The brief argued that requiring voters I have serious concerns about many posed to the administration’s decision to have photo IDs was only ‘‘a neg- of the actions that Mr. Bernhardt has to get out of the international climate ligible burden on the right to vote.’’ taken while serving as both Deputy change agreement, and I am opposed to They should ask that of some of our Secretary of the Department, since its decision to get us out of the Clean seniors in Minnesota who have voted 2017, and as Acting Secretary, since the Power rules that we had just started to for decades and decades and decades resignation of Secretary Zinke in Jan- put forward and to implement, and why and are well-known by election offi- uary. Some of the most concerning ac- I am opposed to the decision it made to cials and, in our State, are able to tions include defending the administra- reverse the gas mileage standards. show up at the voting booth and be tion’s budget request, which zeroed out Unfortunately, Mr. Bernhardt has able to vote or maybe they don’t have funding for the newly reauthorized not only downplayed climate change, a driver’s license because they no Land and Water Conservation Fund; but he has also helped, as I said, to ad- longer drive. These are examples that rolling back protections for public vance policy that accelerates it. For go on across the United States. In lands, including proposals to reduce example, in September 2018, the Bureau many States that have these restric- the size of some of our national monu- of Land Management announced a tions, these people are literally turned ments; limiting opportunities for pub- draft rule that would relax the Obama- lic input into Agency rulemakings; and away from voting. era methane rules that regulated It is one of the reasons that the vot- weakening enforcement of the Migra- flared, leaked, and vented natural gas ers of my State turned away a proposal tory Bird Treaty Act. from oil and gas operations on Federal These actions have threatened the re- that was on our ballot to have these re- and Tribal lands. Methane is an ex- sponsible and sustainable management strictive photo-ID requirements. It tremely potent greenhouse gas that ac- of our public lands, imperiled laws de- sounds good, but then when you really cording to the United Nations Inter- signed to protect and conserve wildlife, look under the hood, you find that it governmental Panel on Climate and stacked the deck in favor of fossil limits voting. It was especially dif- Change has an impact that is 34 times fuel industries. ficult for people in our rural areas and One particular area that I would like greater over a 100-year period than car- our seniors to accept this change, and to focus on today is how Mr. Bernhardt bon dioxide. It is also important to re- they didn’t. has played a role in the Department of member that these proposed rescissions We also know that voter ID laws the Interior’s decisions to rescind to methane rules are in direct opposi- have a disproportionate impact on vot- Obama-era climate and conservation tion and run counter to the Senate’s ers who are low income, racial and eth- policies that directed Agency employ- vote in 2017 to reject an effort at full nic minorities, elderly, and people with ees to minimize the environmental im- repeal under the Congressional Review disabilities. pact of activities on Federal land. In a Act. Instead of going backward, we The nominee also defended Texas’s secretarial order published just before should be taking real action to combat ban on same-sex marriage. In 2010 he Christmas in 2017, which was signed by climate change. We need a comprehen- signed on to a brief arguing that Texas Mr. Bernhardt, the Department limited sive approach to greenhouse gas emis- had a right to ban same-sex marriage. how its employees at sub-Agencies, sions, and we need energy efficient The Supreme Court rejected similar ar- like the Bureau of Land Management, technologies and homegrown energy re- guments in Obergefell v. Hodges, which can factor climate and environmental sources. I also believe, as I noted, that found that the Constitution guarantees effects into their decision making. we should reinstate the Clean Power the right to marry for same-sex cou- What does this mean, exactly? Well, it rules and the gas mileage standards. ples. means that manuals, handbooks, and Under Mr. Bernhardt’s leadership, These issues are about how our de- other lists of best practices that were the Department of the Interior has mocracy functions and about treating compiled by Agency employees over been taking us in the wrong direction people equally under the law and with the years—career Agency employees— on climate, conservation, and public respect. that were meant to minimize activities lands. I will oppose his nomination. It is the Senate’s constitutional re- that would harm species or accelerate NOMINATION OF DAVID STEVEN MORALES sponsibility to give its advice and con- climate change were thrown out or Mr. President, before I conclude, I sent on lifetime nominees to the Fed- their instructions were rendered obso- wish to make brief remarks on the eral bench. These nominations are too lete. nomination of David Morales to be a important to turn the Senate into a Mr. Bernhardt has not only Federal judge for the Southern District mere rubberstamp. The Senate must downplayed climate science and pre- of Texas, who was just confirmed yes- maintain its role as a meaningful vented efforts to mitigate it within the terday evening. Yesterday the Senate check and balance in our constitu- Department of the Interior, but he has began its consideration on this nomi- tional system, and I join my colleagues also advanced policy and rulemakings nation at 4 p.m. and voted on the con- in expressing my deep concern about that will accelerate its effect. We all firmation around 6 p.m. the pace at which we are confirming know what we are up against here with Under the new rules, we had just these nominees. climate change. We have seen the about 2 hours of time on the Senate I yield the floor. weather events throughout the coun- floor to debate the nomination for a I suggest the absence of a quorum. try—the heating of our ocean waters; lifetime appointment to the Federal ju- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the increase in hurricanes; the pre- diciary. I would have liked to have clerk will call the roll. dictions of how many metropolitan made these comments before that The legislative clerk proceeded to areas are going to be experiencing sig- time. But with these severe limits, it is call the roll. nificant flooding in just the next few very difficult for Senators, if they have Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. President, I decades; the wildfires that we have other obligations within the building ask unanimous consent that the order seen in Arizona, Colorado, and Cali- or constituent visits or hearings going for the quorum call be rescinded. fornia; and the video of the dad in on, to be able to make it within the 2- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Northern California driving his daugh- hour period that we are now allowed, objection, it is so ordered. ter through lapping wildfires, leaving which is actually a 1-hour period. S. 1116 their house burning behind them as There was much more to be con- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Thank you, Mr. they drove and he sang to her to calm cerned about with respect to this nomi- President. Today I rise to speak about her down. Those are the big effects and nee, which is why I am making these the legislation I introduced to the Sen- the little effects, but Americans know comments now. To name one example, ate this week, S. 1116, the BROWSER this is happening. during his time in the Texas Attorney ACT.

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In stantaneous exchange of information with online vendors and with tech com- fact, as an alternative, we could just and brings efficiencies to the daily life panies. strike out the text of the House-passed of millions of Americans as they move Furthermore, the BROWSER Act will bill and insert the BROWSER Act in its more of their transactional life online. prohibit digital services from denying place—one set of rules for the entire Thanks to broadband, entrepreneurs their service to users who refuse to internet ecosystem, one set of rules en- have been able to bring thousands of waive their personal privacy rights. forced by one Federal regulator. That new applications to consumers. These The BROWSER Act also empowers the is the BROWSER Act. It is about fair- edge services are now an essential part FTC, the Federal Trade Commission, to ness. It is about encouraging innova- of our lives. We find ourselves every enforce these rules using its unfair or tion. It is about making certain we day saying: I can’t imagine what we deceptive acts or practices authorities. keep a free and open internet. did before we had this or before we had Now the Federal Trade Commission I yield the floor. that. These apps give consumers access has been our privacy regulator in both The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. to entertainment, news, information, the physical and the online space. Just FISCHER). The majority leader. helping us drive around town, and ac- this week, Senator KLOBUCHAR and I ORDER OF BUSINESS cess to emergency services. sent a letter to the FTC urging strong- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, As consumers use these applications, er action for bad actors in the tech I ask unanimous consent that the they generate massive amounts of data space. Companies like Facebook and postcloture time on the Bernhardt about themselves, and that is the prob- Google have transformed society in nomination expire at 1:45 p.m. today. I lem. Many companies collect this data revolutionary ways and need to recog- further ask that the motion to recon- and use it for a range of purposes with- nize that with that great power comes sider be considered made and laid upon out the user’s knowledge. great responsibility. This is the 21st the table and the President be imme- They are collecting all of this—every century; it is not the Wild West. These diately notified of the Senate’s action. bill you pay, every website you visit, tech companies need to be respectful of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without these platforms are following you. your privacy rights. objection, it is so ordered. After all this information is shared, My hope is that through this bipar- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, the question is, Who owns the virtual tisan effort, we will shed light on the I suggest the absence of a quorum. you? Who owns you and your presence need to protect competition and online The PRESIDING OFFICER. The online? Our laws have not kept pace privacy to keep up with the fast-paced clerk will call the roll. with technological innovation. changes in technology. The FTC has a The bill clerk proceeded to call the Now we see some States and we even responsibility to hold tech companies roll. have some cities that are adding more accountable for securing their plat- Mr. PETERS. Madam President, I complexity to the problem by enacting forms. We need them to step up and be ask unanimous consent that the order their own privacy rules and standards, the cop on the beat in the virtual for the quorum call be rescinded. despite the fact that digital commerce space. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is not restricted to one area. Digital Before I yield the floor, I want to objection, it is so ordered. commerce is interstate and global in make one last point. The BROWSER VEHICLE INNOVATION ACT nature. Act treats everyone in broadband and Mr. PETERS. Madam President, It is time we have a consistent na- edge companies exactly the same—one transportation is responsible for rough- tional law regarding online privacy. We regulator, one set of rules. This is com- ly two-thirds of our national consump- need one set of rules and one regulator mon sense. tion of petroleum and one of the larg- for the entire internet ecosystem. It Unfortunately, yesterday, Democrats est contributors to greenhouse gas just makes sense. in the House passed a bill to regulate emissions. But imagine a future where That is why I have introduced the broadband service providers, but they we could produce low-cost, secure clean legislation I previously proposed as a didn’t do anything to Big Tech. They energy technologies to move people Member of the House of Representa- didn’t do anything about privacy with and goods easily across our Nation. tives. As I said, it is called the BROWS- Google, with Facebook, with Yahoo— Imagine if we could then sell our ad- ER Act. Americans want to be certain these people who collect your data and vanced American technology and prod- their privacy is protected in the phys- sell it to the highest bidder; then that ucts to the rest of the world. ical and the virtual space. Broadband person markets back to you. Well, that is a future, by working to- users—who are each and every one of When I chaired the Communications gether, we can indeed achieve. There is us—should have the right to say who and Technology Subcommittee in the no question that the cars and trucks of can or cannot access their private data. House, I repeatedly offered to work the future can be equipped with tech- Think about it. At this point, how with the other side of the aisle to pre- nology to make them safer and more and when you pay your bills, the credit serve a free and open internet. I am al- fuel efficient while also saving con- cards you use, the sites you visit, the ways happy to work together to find a sumers money. merchandise you shop for, friends you legislative solution and put this so- Rapidly emerging technology has the connect with, there is somebody track- called net neutrality issue to rest once potential not only to reduce air emis- ing that activity with every move of and for all. Rather than work together sions, but their development could also the mouse. They are on it. on this, the House pushed through a create jobs in Michigan and across the Consumers should have the right to hyperpartisan bill to reinstate a con- Nation, and these are jobs that cannot clear and conspicuous notice of a serv- troversial, heavyhanded regulation of be outsourced. We must ensure that ice providers’ privacy policies and the communication companies, but—heav- the United States leads the way in de- ability to either opt in or opt out, de- en forbid—they do not want to touch veloping these innovations. That is pending on the sensitive nature of that Big Tech, their big buddies. why I reintroduced the bipartisan Ve- data. The BROWSER Act requires dig- I am so grateful Leader MCCONNELL hicle Innovation Act with my col- ital services to provide users with clear has said that this bill coming from the leagues Senator ALEXANDER and Sen- and conspicuous notice of their privacy House is dead on arrival in the Senate. ator STABENOW. rights. It also requires digital services I look forward to continuing to work The Vehicle Innovation Act promotes to provide users the ability to opt in to on this issue. But here is what my research and development investments the collection of sensitive information friends across the aisle and my friends in clean vehicle and advanced safety while also giving users the ability to over in the House need to realize: The technologies. The bill also modernizes

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Of This office’s leadership has already understaffed Agency is reassigning per- course, it is easy to see how this could led to improvements in engine effi- sonnel to try to make do, but 40 per- have a ripple effect on the entire bor- ciency through vehicle weight reduc- cent of the Border Patrol’s manpower der and the American economy. tions and reduced fuel production is spent processing migrants and pro- This slowdown isn’t just affecting costs, and the Vehicle Innovation Act viding care and transportation, and businesses along the border; it has will help ensure that these continued many of the agents are taken off their businesses across the country worried. innovations move forward. patrol lines to do this work, which Mexican products feed the supply chain I am proud to again partner on this leaves areas of the border vulnerable to for many manufacturers in the United bill with Senator ALEXANDER and fel- exploitation by drug cartels and oth- States, and these slowdowns affect pro- low Michigander, Senator DEBBIE STA- ers. duction. While folks who live far away BENOW. In the last Congress, we were The detention centers at which these from the border may have just chosen able to pass the Vehicle Innovation Act migrants are housed and processed are to look the other way until now, they through the Senate. Now, with fellow relatively small facilities that are not don’t have a choice anymore. The sys- Michigan delegation Members, Con- designed for these kinds of huge num- tem is breaking. The ripples will soon be felt across gresswomen DEBBIE DINGELL and bers. They were originally built to the country unless Members of Con- HALEY STEVENS, leading this bill in the house single adults for a short period of gress, on both sides of the aisle, work House, there is no reason this legisla- time, but the skyrocketing number of together and are serious about enact- tion should not be enacted into law. unaccompanied children and family The bill is supported by labor, by in- ing a solution. We know what we need units is now putting a serious strain on to do, but politics is preventing us dustry, and by conservation groups, in- those resources. Last month alone, from getting it done. It is time to pro- cluding the United Auto Workers, the there were more than 53,000 families vide our frontline officers and agents Motor & Equipment Manufacturers As- and nearly 9,000 unaccompanied chil- with the personnel, the resources, and sociation, the Auto Alliance, the dren who were apprehended at the bor- the legal authorities they need in order BlueGreen Alliance, and the Natural der—53,000 families and 9,000 unaccom- to do the jobs we have asked them to Resources Defense Council. panied children. Customs and Border do. Yet, without support from Con- America should lead the world in Protection simply lacks the facilities gress, we are sending them into a los- clean energy advancements, and I urge to hold these children, and it lacks the ing battle, and we are setting our econ- my colleagues to support the Vehicle personnel to provide appropriate care. omy up for a disaster. Innovation Act. Do we really want the Border Patrol I yield the floor. GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS ACT handing out juice boxes and diapers as Madam President, on another mat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- opposed to interdicting dangerous ator from Texas. ter, when the Senate is in recess next drugs and other contraband that come week, I, like most of our colleagues BORDER SECURITY into the United States? I don’t think here, will be running to my State to Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, so. We know they are desperately ask- talk to my constituents and to hope- while many folks in Washington, DC, ing for additional detention space and fully listen to what they have to say. remain ambivalent about what is hap- staff to be able to manage the migrants As I travel from El Paso to Laredo, pening along the southern border, I am who are in custody. some of the things I will be talking here to report that we are reaching a Why is it so important they be de- about will include the GEAR UP for breaking point. tained? It is because, if we engage in Success Act with students, teachers, Every month, Customs and Border the practice that has come to be known and school administrators. GEAR UP Protection releases the total number of as catch and release, then it is doubtful seeks to increase college and career people who attempt to cross the south- we will ever see these migrants again, readiness for underrepresented and ern border. The total includes those even though they will be notified of low-income students. It currently who cross illegally between the ports of their time to appear in front of immi- serves about 600,000 students nation- entry, as well as those deemed inadmis- gration judges months—maybe even wide, and Texans have benefited from sible at a port of entry. Just to give years—into the future. They will sim- the $885 million in GEAR UP grants you an idea of the size and scope of the ply melt into the landscape. If they over the last 20 years. numbers we have been dealing with in were to have bona fide reasons to claim I am glad I have had a chance to visit the past, since June 2014—the month asylum but were to fail to appear for with some of my constituents in San that President Obama referred to this their hearings in front of immigration Antonio and Harlingen about this bill as a ‘‘humanitarian crisis’’—more than judges, they will have waived those and the incredible impact that GEAR 66,000 individuals were encountered rights and be deported if they are ulti- UP grants have had on their students. along the border. At that time, we mately located in the United States. I guess I didn’t fully appreciate the thought 66,000 was a huge number, but We know customs inspectors have fact that students really have to begin it pales in comparison to what we are been reassigned from their duties at deciding in the seventh grade what seeing now. Last month, more than ports of entry to do things like process their courses of study will be because, 103,000 people attempted to illegally migrants and provide transportation. if they don’t take the required courses, cross the border. That is 103,000 up With fewer customs agents on the job, or the prerequisite courses, or the from 76,000 the previous month. you are now seeing lengthy delays at other courses they are going to need in A few weeks ago, I know we got into the ports and checkpoints along the en- order to graduate or to get into col- a debate about what did and did not tire border. In what is just right across lege, they may miss the boat entirely. constitute an emergency or a crisis at from El Paso, TX, truckers have been Many of these students come from fam- the border. I don’t care whether you reported as sleeping in their vehicles ilies whose parents have never at- call it a crisis or an emergency, but the for hours and sometimes days so they tended college or who may be unaware entire system is breaking, and it is will not lose their spots in line. of the requirement to plan in order for unsustainable. This is the highest num- I have heard from some of the car their children to make the right course ber of people who has attempted to manufacturers that require there be a selections early on as opposed to their enter the country that we have seen flow of their supply chains into Mexico waiting until their junior or senior since 2007. and vice versa, so they are literally year to begin to think about where to The mind-boggling figure represents hiring aircraft to fly from Juarez to El apply to college. the strain that is being felt by the per- Paso because that 11-minute flight is This legislation would allow school sonnel—those being U.S. Government faster than a trucker waiting 24 hours districts to better cater to their stu- employees—whether they be Border in line. Also, when many of our car dents’ specific needs rather than to use

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In a tight labor market with Goldfein recently said: I ask unanimous consent that I may a booming economy, one of the things Those 80 intrepid airmen changed the use this chart in order to further my we hear about the most back home is course of history. They executed a one-way goal of making it clear why he should mission without hesitation and against enor- not be nominated and confirmed as the fact that employers can’t find ade- mous odds. quately trained workers for the jobs Secretary of the Interior. The mission was, as you might imag- that are available and return a good The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ine, perilous. Doolittle’s Raiders took objection, it is so ordered. wage. So it is important that we con- off from the USS Hornet with barely tinue to do everything we can not only Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, enough runway to get airborne. In fact, under Secretary Bernhardt, the De- to promote education generally but Doolittle and Cole’s aircraft only had also to promote career readiness for partment of the Interior will come to 467 feet with which to take off in an stand for the Department of Oil Inter- many of the well-paying jobs that are aircraft that was not designed to going wanting for the lack of qualified ests, DOI. launch from an aircraft carrier. The This wheel of Bernhardt’s giveaways workers. airplanes inadvertently took off 170 makes it very clear what the objective JENNA QUINN LAW miles further from Japan than they of his tenure as the Secretary of Inte- Madam President, I will also take had planned, so they had insufficient rior will, in fact, entail. some time to visit the Center for Child fuel to make it to their landing fields Bernhardt’s nomination is just a con- Protection in Austin to discuss the in China. tinuation of the Trump administra- Jenna Quinn Law. This would author- As a result, Dick—then 26 and having tion’s cartel Cabinet. Only a month ize grants for training students, teach- had limited experience in jumping out ago, a former coal lobbyist was con- ers, and caregivers on identifying and of an aircraft—had to leap out of his B– firmed to head the Environmental Pro- reporting child sexual abuse. The bill is 25 into unknown territory. He later re- tection Agency. Let me say that again. named for a courageous Texan and is ported that he gave himself a black eye Just last month, a coal lobbyist was modeled after successful reforms in my when he pulled the ripcord and finally nominated and confirmed to be the State. It is another great example of landed in the branches of a tree, where head of the Environmental Protection how we are working to bring the suc- he spent the night, dangling. Agency of the United States—unbeliev- He later said: cessful Texas model to the national able. But now Republicans want to in- level. They don’t give a Purple Heart for self-in- stall a former oil lobbyist to head the flicted injuries. I gave myself a black eye. B–21 STRATEGIC BOMBER Department of the Interior because, in Yet his heroism was certainly re- Trump’s administration, it is nothing Madam President, finally, I will visit warded. He received the Distinguished Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX, but foxes guarding the henhouse. Flying Cross for his role in the bomb- We need more answers about Mr. with my friend and colleague, Con- ing as well as the Bronze Star and the gressman JODEY ARRINGTON, for a brief- Bernhardt’s lobbying activities. We Air Medal. Then, in 2015, Dick and his need answers on whether Mr. Bern- ing on its latest operations and the re- fellow Raiders received the Congres- cent news from the Air Force that hardt used his position at the Depart- sional Gold Medal. ment of the Interior to help former cli- Dyess will be receiving the B–21—the These men, as you might imagine, ents. The American people need to see next generation of strategic bombers. shared an incredible bond, and their the documents associated with Bern- Dyess is the most dynamic bomber lasting camaraderie was evident hardt’s lobbying activities. Most im- base in the country, and I am glad the through one special tradition they portantly, we should not confirm a Air Force has chosen the future home shared. At each reunion, the crew former oil lobbyist to lead the very for the B–21 squadrons as well as weap- would share a cognac in silver goblets. Agency that is tasked with protecting ons instruction courses and test squad- Each goblet was engraved with a Raid- our public lands from despoliation. rons. It just makes a lot of sense. er’s name both right-side up and right- Let me now point to the wheel of I look forward to spending time at side down. After toasting to the men giveaways for more oil—more oil. And home with my constituents. These con- who had died since their last reunion, that is the goal of his appointment. versations drive my work in the Sen- they would flip over the goblets of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ate, and I am eager to get more feed- those who had passed away. is one of our national treasures that is At their final reunion in 2013, only back on how these bills could make under threat from Big Oil and the four Raiders were left. After deter- positive changes in their lives and in Trump administration. This is the mining that this would be the final re- the lives of all of my constituents in wildest place left in America, and it union due to their ages and travel limi- the State. should not be turned into a drilling tations, Dick delivered the last toast. REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT COLONEL RICHARD playground. Yet Republicans here in Now his silver goblet will be turned COLE the Senate voted in 2017 to hand this over just as it was for the 79 brothers Madam President, on one final mat- special place—the Arctic Refuge—over who left this Earth before him. ter, this week, Texas lost a true hero. to Big Oil. Now this administration is Lt. Col. Richard Cole passed away on We remember the final Doolittle Raider today for his incredible courage trying to hit the gas on drilling there, Tuesday at the ripe old age of 103 in my in one of the Earth’s most pristine wil- hometown of San Antonio. and sacrifice and a life well lived. America has lost another hero, but our derness areas. For Texans and for so many Ameri- Last year, Mr. Bernhardt said that he cans, Lieutenant Colonel Cole—or country will never forget him. I send my condolences to Dick’s fam- would ‘‘expedite’’ oil development in ‘‘Dick’’ as his friends and brothers in ily and friends and especially to Rich, the wildlife refuge, and he has worked arms called him—symbolized one of the his son, and to Cindy, his daughter. inside the Department of the Interior most remarkable groups from the I yield the floor. to limit environmental review of drill- greatest generation in World War II— I suggest the absence of a quorum. ing activities. So let’s just imagine the Doolittle Raiders. The group is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gushing oil poisoning the habitat of named for then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doo- clerk will call the roll. magnificent creatures like polar bears little, who, in April of 1942, fearlessly The senior assistant legislative clerk and caribou, snowy owls and the Arctic led 16 B–25 bombers and 80 crew mem- proceeded to call the roll. fox; rigs and pumps threatening the an- bers on a strike that targeted factories Mr. MARKEY. Madam President, I cestral homeland of the Gwich’in and and military installations in and ask unanimous consent that the order Inupiat peoples, which they call ‘‘the around Tokyo. This was actually for the quorum call be rescinded. sacred place where life begins.’’

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Handing the keys to the beaches of our the risk of environmental danger that We must stand up for the generations country, the coastlines of our country, would result from that permission to yet to come that cannot yet speak to and our fishing and tourism industries drill. protect our public lands and our in our country over to Big Oil is not That is why we should all pause and oceans. what our citizens want. That is the op- really consider whether we want to go At the same time, the Trump admin- posite of what we need to do to protect deeper and deeper into an era that is istration is trying to roll back the fuel our environment, but that is what completely avoidable if we unleash the economy standards for the vehicles we David Bernhardt and his fossil fuel technological might of our country. drive. In other words, since we put 70 friends want. When President Kennedy went to percent of all the oil we consume in our There is no reason that we have to Rice University in 1961, what he said country on a yearly basis into the gas- drill off of the coastlines of our coun- was that we were going to have a mis- oline tanks of the vehicles we drive in try right where people who are swim- sion to the Moon and that mission our country, if you increase the fuel ming will be watching these oil rigs would require us to invent new metals, economy of every one of those vehicles, that are going to be drilling down into new alloys, new propulsion systems it will reduce the amount of oil you those ocean areas off of our beaches to that did not exist, and that within 10 need to drill for. find oil that we don’t need. If we in- years, we would have to then bring What do the Republicans want to do? crease the fuel economy standards of that mission back safely from the What do the oil companies want? What the vehicles we drive, we will be able to Moon through heat half the intensity do the Koch brothers want? What does back out the need for all of that addi- of the Sun and do so successfully. ExxonMobil want? Well, it is very sim- tional oil. That is the sin against the Auto mechanics is not rocket ple. By not increasing the fuel econ- environment that is being committed. science. We already know how to im- omy standards of the vehicles we drive, That is the agenda of David Bern- prove the fuel economy standards of we need more oil because cars will con- hardt’s at the Department of the Inte- the vehicles we drive. We don’t need sume more in the course of a year. rior. nuclear physics and we don’t need aero- They then say: Ah, let’s turn to the Instead of being the United States of nautical engineers to help us do this. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—a sa- America—a technological giant that President Kennedy challenged our cred place—and find more oil, because invents its way to the new automotive country, and we responded. President the vehicles we drive won’t be that effi- technologies that reduce the amount of Trump is like J.F.K. in reverse. He is cient. oil we need and reduces the amount of saying that we can’t do it; that, in- What kind of sacrifice are we going greenhouse gasses that go up into the stead, what we have to do is, here on to make in our country because the atmosphere—with David Bernhardt as Earth, be the leaders in spoiling our Koch brothers and ExxonMobil want to the Secretary of the Interior, partnered most sacred environmental locations. have more oil drilled for? We are going with the new coal lobbyist who is run- That is why today is such a monu- to have the Trump administration say: ning the EPA, we are going to wind up mental opportunity for the Senate to The only way we can justify it is if the with more greenhouse gasses going up say no on a bipartisan basis to David cars, the light trucks, the SUVs that into the air, a reduction in the effi- Bernhardt, who is someone who does people drive are not that efficient; ciency of the vehicles we drive, and not deserve the post of Secretary of the therefore, we need all the oil we can putting more profits into the pockets Interior. get, even though we are a technical of the Koch brothers and ExxonMobil I once again urge a ‘‘no’’ vote from giant and we know we can make these and the auto industry, which also all of my colleagues. vehicles so much more efficient, so we wants to reduce the fuel economy I yield the floor. never have to drill there. That is a sin standards of the vehicles we drive. This Madam President, I suggest the ab- against the environment and a sin is a sin against our environment but sence of a quorum. against our country and future genera- also our identity as the technological The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tions that should be able to enjoy this giant of the planet. clerk will call the roll. pristine area, the wildlife refuge. We can do this. We can make our cars The senior assistant legislative clerk Let’s move on to another part of the more efficient. We can have plug-in hy- proceeded to call the roll. wheel of giveaways—even more oil that brids. We can have all-electric vehicles. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- will be another giveaway during the We can create a revolution that avoids ator from Alaska. Bernhardt time at the Department of the necessity of drilling off of our Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, the Interior. beaches and drilling in the Arctic Wild- I ask unanimous consent that the order On January 4, 2018, the Department life Refuge. We can do this, but that is for the quorum call be rescinded. of the Interior announced a plan to re- not what Donald Trump wants. He The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vise the offshore drilling plan to elimi- wants fossil fuel industry representa- objection, it is so ordered. nate protections for the east and west tives at the Department of the Interior NOMINATION OF DAVID BERNHARDT coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and and EPA running these Agencies. Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, the Arctic Ocean. The plan proposed to David Bernhardt’s ties to Big Oil— I am pleased to be here today to speak open up more than 90 percent of the the very industry he is tasked with in strong support of David Bernhardt’s U.S. coastlines to oil and gas leasing. regulating—are as deep as an oil well. nomination to be Secretary of the Inte- Since then, the bipartisan opposition Those ties should be disqualifying for rior, and I thank all of my colleagues has been deafening. All Governors anyone nominated to head the Depart- on the Energy and Natural Resources along the east and west coasts have op- ment of the Interior. We need to stop Committee. We worked pretty hard to- posed or expressed concerns about ex- the pollution of our democracy by Big gether to report Mr. Bernhardt’s nomi- panded oil and gas exploration off their Oil interests. nation last week. We moved it out with coasts. More than 340 municipalities I urge my colleagues to vote no on good bipartisan support. I also thank and over 2,100 elected local, State, and the nomination of David Bernhardt. I the majority leader for filing cloture Federal officials have formally opposed ask my colleagues to consider what we this week so that we can confirm him offshore oil and gas drilling and seis- can do to avoid the necessity of de- before we depart for this 2-week work mic airgun blasting in our ocean. But spoiling these sacred environmental lo- period. David Bernhardt is not listening to cations in our country for the oil in- I have several reasons—I have a those concerns. Instead, he is listening dustry, for the Koch brothers. whole host of different reasons to out- to his former fossil fuel clients. He is This is a big moment, this vote we line as to why I support Mr. Bern- moving ahead with this terrible off- are about to cast. This is one more step hardt’s nomination. I outlined them

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Mr. Bernhardt is from the partner for Alaskans, but he has also added support from the last time that West where, of course, the vast major- been a good partner for individuals, he was considered in committee, in ity of our public lands are located. He groups, and States all across the coun- 2017, and I hope we will see that again grew up in Rifle, which is a small town try, and that is why his nomination is when we vote on his nomination later in Western Colorado. He spent a lot of supported by a wide range of stake- today. his summers in Wyoming. He, to this holder groups from the Alaska Federa- Mr. Bernhardt’s support is not lim- day, remains an avid sportsman and tion of Natives to Ducks Unlimited, ited to the Senate. For example, the outdoorsman. He likes hunting and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Congressional Western Caucus is sol- fishing. He is a guy who appreciates and the Association of Fish and Wild- idly behind Mr. Bernhardt, with many the outdoors. life Agencies. of its members on record in support of He is really almost unparalleled in I think it is also important to note his nomination. terms of the experience that he brings that Mr. Bernhardt moved through our Bear in mind, these are members to the job. He has worked at the De- committee process in pretty good from Western States, where the vast partment of the Interior now for about order. He answered all of our questions. majority of our public lands are lo- 10 years, including two Senate-con- Again, he demonstrated the depth of cated, whose districts are most im- firmed posts. Back in 2006, we con- his understanding of the issues and his pacted by the Department of the Inte- firmed him as Solicitor by voice vote, expertise. He really exceeded expecta- rior. It is a very good sign that Mr. and then in 2017, we confirmed him to tions, which led to a very strong bipar- Bernhardt has drawn their strong sup- be the Deputy Secretary. Again, that tisan vote of 14 to 6 at the business port. vote was a good bipartisan vote. He has meeting last week. We have also kept a list of individ- now served as Acting Secretary since Now the full Senate has the oppor- uals and groups who have submitted January of 2019, so we have a situation tunity to confirm Mr. Bernhardt. Some letters of support for Mr. Bernhardt. It where, simply put, he has more experi- will continue to make allegations over spans the spectrum of stakeholders, ence at the Department than any other ethics, but the fact is, as we have re- from the Public Lands Council and the previous nominee for Secretary, except viewed those charges, we have found Colorado Farm Bureau to the Amer- one. That is a pretty good credential nothing that should hold him back. I ican Exploration and Mining Associa- there. know this has been a subject of discus- tion and the Corps Network. Of equal importance, Mr. Bernhardt sion on the Senate floor, so I want to Multiple recreation groups have writ- has the right perspective to be the Sec- lay it out very clearly. There are some ten in urging the Senate to confirm retary of the Interior. He understands news stories that are being printed and Mr. Bernhardt. The motorized recre- how Federal land management deci- have been printed that are filled with ation groups, like the American Coun- sions affect our local communities. He old information that has already been cil of Snowmobile Associations and the has seen how Federal policies impact reviewed by our committee staff. New Off-Road Business Association, wrote people’s access to and use of public stories, old facts—they don’t contain that, ‘‘At a time when many of the sen- land, and he also recognizes the need to anything new or anything disquali- ior posts at the agency lack Senate balance conservation and opportunities fying. There is nothing amiss here, and confirmed executives, a person of Mr. for economic development. there is no valid reason to delay this Bernhardt’s experience is sorely need I think David Bernhardt has really process. . . . having [him] at the helm of the In- proved his ability to lead the Depart- The Office of Government Ethics has terior Department will strengthen the ment. He is well qualified. He is highly certified that Mr. Bernhardt is in good agency’s resolve to make the lands it competent. He has built strong work- standing; so has Interior’s Designated manages accessible to the recreating ing relationships with those who are Agency Ethics Official. My committee public.’’ affected by the Department’s decisions. staff has contacted Interior’s Inspector Officials at all levels of government I really think there is no question that General. It has been confirmed that are voicing their support for Mr. Bern- he is ready for the job. He can handle there are no open investigations into hardt’s nomination. The Governor of everything it entails. Mr. Bernhardt. I would tell folks that Wyoming, Mark Gordon, offered this I have been asked by several of the what needs to happen here is that we statement: [Mr. Bernhardt’s] recogni- reporters who are out there: What do need to move forward. We need to re- tion of expertise in the States is re- you think David Bernhardt really ject the last-minute rhetoric that is de- freshing . . . I wish [him] a speedy and brings to the table? What I have shared signed to delay. We need to confirm a easy confirmation process.’’ with them is that as I have gotten to well-qualified candidate to be our next The Mesa County Commissioners in know David Bernhardt in his various Secretary of the Interior. Colorado wrote that ‘‘Mr. Bernhardt’s capacities at Interior, he is a guy who We have a lot to do. Interior has a lot extensive knowledge of public lands understands and enjoys the policy of to do to make sure that we are pro- and energy issues makes him an avid these issues. He likes to get down into tecting our lands, increasing our en- leader with skill to see issues from the fine details. He knows the back- ergy security, as well as fulfilling all of multiple perspectives to maintain and ground. He is not just being given the missions of the Department, and improve partnerships among federal, something by staff to read. He is the the sooner we are able to confirm a state, and local governments.’’ one who is really engaged in under- Secretary to focus on them, the better. The Harney County Court in Oregon standing at a level of detail that is Mr. Bernhardt is very well qualified has highlighted Mr. Bernhardt’s com- greatly appreciated. to be the Secretary of the Interior. He mitment to balancing the multiple use When I think about the importance has the right background, the right ex- of public land, writing that, ‘‘[He] has of this position of Secretary of the In- perience, and the right perspective for proved himself in the past by exhib- terior, I come at it from the perspec- the job. He is ready to lead on a perma- iting understanding between the bal- tive of an Alaskan coming from a State nent basis, and I am glad that very ance that is needed from an ecological that has more Federal acres than any shortly here we are going to be consid- standpoint, but also, what is needed other State. The Department of the In- ering his nomination. I strongly en- from the economic and social aspect of terior controls most of those. We often courage every Member in this Chamber public land use. He will work towards a refer to the Department, and the Sec- to support his confirmation. balanced approach by trying to assess retary specifically, as our landlord. Madam President, I come to the floor and distinguish between the multiple That is not necessarily a title we like. to speak to the robust support that issues that we are facing with the [bu- We like to consider ourselves a partner, David Bernhardt has received for his reaus].’’

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This major laws covering Alaska Native Bernhardt knows the Department and can demand great patience and great subsistence customary and traditional the laws that govern it inside and out. sacrifice. I think Walt Whitman would rights and protections . . . he listens He appreciates and respects the De- have given MJ Kenny high marks, as well, is articulate in his responses, and partment’s mission. He is the right per- do I. draws reasonable conclusions.’’ son for the job—the best person to lead For the last few years, MJ has helped The Chairman of the Southern Ute Interior—and I look forward to his con- to make sure the Senate does the daily Indian Tribal Council wrote in that, firmation. work of democracy. I have counted on ‘‘the [Tribe] has worked with [Mr. REMEMBERING SELINA EVERSON him to make sure that my interests Bernhardt] previously and firmly be- Madam President, before I relinquish were represented on the floor of the lieves that his knowledge and experi- my time, I just want to take a very Senate, that my constituents in Illi- ence make him a very good fit for the brief moment to note that a friend, a nois had a voice in the Senate, and Department . . . we also believe he is leader, an extraordinary role model for that stories about Dreamers and other committed to building strong working many Alaskans—certainly in the Alas- important information be shared in the relationships that rely on good faith ka Native community—has recently CONGRESSIONAL RECORD with my col- and respect among all interests at the passed. leagues and beyond. Making certain table.’’ Selina Everson was a language and that the information was floor-ready We have truly heard from a very wide culture warrior in Southeastern Alaska was a responsibility of MJ Kenny, and range of organizations in support of and one who fought for the Tlingit lan- he handled it professionally. this nomination. The Archery Trade guage and culture preservation. She MJ and my floor director, Reema Association wrote to us that ‘‘[Mr. was an extraordinary woman and role Dodin, are my dynamic duo who help Bernhardt] has demonstrated tremen- model. She grew up speaking Tlingit. It make things happen around here. To- dous commitment to conserving and was her first language. In school, she gether, they are my eyes and ears on protecting our nation’s natural, his- was told: You can only speak English. the floor when meetings and other obli- toric and cultural resources . . . [his] She broke that rule and courageously gations take me away. MJ has also experience with the Department of the spoke Tlingit anyway. She was a cham- been a big help to so many other Sen- Interior coupled [with his] exemplary pion for her culture. ators. history of collaboration, non-partisan We mourn her passing. This woman He came to my office 12 years ago for views, highly respected demeanor and not only was considered Grandma an informational interview. We tried to deeply held passion for conservation Selina and considered by hundreds of decide whether we were right for one and historic preservation make him children in schools in Southeastern another. Luckily, I came to the conclu- uniquely qualified for this position.’’ Alaska as a friend and a relative, I con- sion that this graduate of North- One of the reasons that such a di- sidered her one as well. I was honored western University in Chicago with a verse group of stakeholders support that she was the one who helped adopt degree in history, who had already in- Mr. Bernhardt’s nomination is that me into the Deisheetaan clan and gave terned for then-Congressman and now they have worked with him during his me the honor and treasured name of Senator CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, was a good nearly ten years at Interior, including Aan shaawatk’i, Lady of the Land. So fit for my team and a good prospect to most recently as Deputy Secretary and know that I send my prayers to help us move forward. I gave MJ Kenny then Acting Secretary. He has proven Selina’s family as they face this loss. his opportunity, and I am sure glad I that he can work with groups, he has I yield the floor. did. He flourished. formed strong relationships with them, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- In one year he moved from legisla- and they respect and support him. SIDY). The assistant Democratic leader. tive correspondent to legislative aid to For example, the Gila River Indian TRIBUTE TO MJ KENNY becoming a key part of my floor team. Community wrote that, ‘‘based on our Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I come In every job he has done for me, MJ has experience in negotiating and working to the floor this afternoon to honor a been a steady, reliable partner. Even in on complex issues with Mr. Bernhardt member of my staff. I thank Senator difficult times, he works long hours we support his position as Secretary of FISCHER and Senator MANCHIN for giv- without complaint and with grit and the Department of the Interior. We be- ing me an opportunity to speak at this good humor. lieve he has an understanding of Tribal moment. In college, he studied history. In the sovereignty and the United States’ MJ Kenny has been part of my team U.S. Senate and on this floor for the trust responsibility to Tribal nations.’’ in the Senate for 9 years, and for the last 9 years, he has not only witnessed The Corps Network wrote that ‘‘Mr. past several years, he was a constant history, he has helped to shape it. I Bernhardt has been accessible and re- on the floor of the Senate as deputy couldn’t ask for more in a staff. sponsive to our inquiries, visited sev- floor director of my staff. At the end of I suspect that some of what MJ eral Corps in the field, and joined the this week, he is going to be moving on knows about patience and perseverance Corps Network’s Day of Service last to a new professional opportunity. he learned as a lifelong, long-suffering summer.’’ Unlike many of us who work in this Baltimore Orioles fan. It is like being a These groups are reiterating what we building, MJ actually is a resident of Chicago Cubs fan. Among his treasured already know—that Mr. Bernhardt’s the Washington, DC, area. He grad- possessions on his desk is a bobblehead experience at Interior and in the West; uated from Walt Whitman High School of Manny Machado, the former O’s his willingness to listen, build relation- in Bethesda, MD, a suburb of the city third baseman and Golden Glove win- ships, be responsive; and his ability to of Washington. ner. Just as Manny Machado left the earn people’s trust make him more Walt Whitman wrote in his essay, O’s, MJ Kenny is leaving the Senate at than qualified to lead the Department ‘‘Democratic Vistas,’’ the following: the end of this week. I want to wish of the Interior. ‘‘Did you too, O friend, suppose democ- him continued success and thank him I want to wrap up by reading an ex- racy was only for elections, for poli- again for being such an important part cerpt from a letter that we received tics, and for a party name?’’ Walt of my team over the years. from the Beaver County Commission in Whitman understood that democracy is I yield the floor. Utah: ‘‘In our interactions with Mr. more than campaigns. Democracy is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Bernhardt we have found him to act certainly more than just yelling at one ator from West Virginia. with integrity, be open minded to all another. Democracy is a process. It is a Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, first of points of view, and have a contagious daily dedication to the institutions and all, I want to thank MJ also, on behalf passion for the health of our Nation’s norms and the rule of law. Making de- of Senator DURBIN. His staff does a

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The Committee on Energy and who are granted the privilege of using wisely managed and protected. Natural Resources voted to report our public lands leave them in better I intend to work with Mr. Bernhardt David Bernhardt’s nomination to be condition than they found them. on these important issues. I have made the Secretary of the Interior last week Based on my extensive discussion it clear to him that I expect him to put by a vote 14 to 6. Members on both with him and my review of his record, his extensive experience and knowledge sides held and continue to hold strong I believe Mr. Bernhardt is clearly of these issues to work for all the feelings on Mr. Bernhardt’s nomina- qualified to serve as Secretary. He held American people and to execute his re- tion. Both sides have scrutinized his senior positions in the Department for sponsibilities in a manner that ensures record carefully, as we should, consid- 8 years during the Bush administra- that our public lands are not just being ering the enormous responsibility en- tion, including over 2 years as the So- maintained but improved for the ben- trusted to the Secretary of the Inte- licitor, which is the third highest office efit of generations to come. rior. in the Department. He has served as For that reason, I will vote to con- Whether it be payments for miners the Deputy Secretary for the past 2 firm him to this important position, for their healthcare benefits, proc- years and as Acting Secretary since and I ask your consideration for the essing permits for the privilege of en- January. He knows the Interior De- same. ergy production on Federal lands, or partment inside and out, and he is Thank you, Mr. President. ensuring the U.S. Geological Survey well-versed on all of the issues that I yield the floor. can conduct its critical work of col- come before it. He clearly has the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lecting and analyzing data on our knowledge and experience to serve as ator from Nebraska. changing climate, the Department of Secretary. ICBMS the Interior has a huge amount of re- Now, the opposition to Mr. Bern- Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, re- sponsibility and diverse jurisdiction. hardt’s nomination comes not from cently I came to the Senate floor to Furthermore, the Secretary of the In- any lack of knowledge or experience speak about the airborne leg of the nu- terior is the guardian of our Nation’s but from questions about appearances clear triad. Today I rise to discuss the greatest natural resources. of conflicts of interest arising from his The Department of the Interior man- law practice prior to being confirmed value of another leg of the triad—our ages nearly half a billion acres of Fed- as Deputy Secretary. I had extensive intercontinental ballistic missiles, or eral land, or about 20 percent of the conversations with Mr. Bernhardt ICBMs. Nation’s land. One of every 5 acres in about these potential conflicts of inter- Following the brief deployment of the United States is under their con- est and his compliance with ethics laws the Atlas and Titan ICBM weapon sys- trol. These lands include some of our and regulations. I reminded him that tems in the early 1960s, the United most special places—our national he takes the same oath I take—public States deployed the first Minuteman parks, trails, seashores, and historic service, not self-service. We also spoke ICBMs in support of the strategic de- sites. In addition, the Department about the importance of ensuring a cul- terrence mission. Over half a century manages another 1.7 billion acres of ture at the Department of the Interior later, today the United States deploys submerged land on the Outer Conti- that reflects the highest level of eth- 400 Minuteman III ICBMs, each car- nental Shelf. ical compliance and integrity. rying a single warhead. While the Min- The Department of the Interior is Based on my extensive discussion uteman III system was deployed in the also the largest supplier of water in the with Mr. Bernhardt and the assurances 1970s, much of its technology dates to 17 Western States. It manages nearly he gave me, I voted for him in the Com- the previous decade. The system was 500 dams and over 300 reservoirs that mittee on Energy and Natural Re- originally designed for a 10-year serv- supply water to over 31 million people sources last week, and I will support ice life but has sustained an exception- and irrigate 10 million acres of farm- his nomination when we vote on the ally high availability rate and is ex- land. floor to confirm him. pected to remain in service through the Furthermore, nearly 20 percent of en- But I said before the vote in the En- 2030s, thanks to a series of life-exten- ergy we use is produced on lands man- ergy and Natural Resources Com- sion programs. But we cannot extend aged by the Secretary. These include mittee—and I will say it again—that I the current system beyond 2030, and not just coal and oil and natural gas expect him and the Department to hold that is why we are now developing its but also hydropower, geothermal, itself to the highest ethical standards replacement—the ground based stra- solar, and wind energy. In addition, the because I assured him I will. Mr. Bern- tegic deterrent. Doing so will require Secretary of the Interior manages our hardt must work to ensure the com- resources in a budget-constrained envi- trust obligations to nearly 600 federally mitment to ethical and scientific in- ronment and, perhaps for that reason, recognized Indian Tribes and provides tegrity, and I intend to work with him we are hearing renewed calls to aban- services to nearly 2 million Native and his staff persistently to ensure this don the triad and cut our ICBM force. Americans. is the case. However, this step would be foolish and By any measure, the job of Secretary Our parks and public lands, our sce- dangerous to the United States and to of the Interior is an enormous and spe- nic beauty, and our fish and wildlife re- our allied security for several reasons. cial responsibility. sources are important to everybody First, ICBMs are highly reliable and As a former Governor, I have always and especially to the people of West always ready. That is why they are re- believed that an executive is entitled Virginia, which I represent, and to the garded as the most responsive leg of to deference when selecting his or her people of all of our States and to the the triad. Unlike bombers and sub- team, as long as the candidates are Nation’s outdoor recreation economy. marines, which may require time to qualified and ethical. I have carefully West Virginians count on the Sec- arm or maneuver, the ICBM force pro- reviewed Mr. Bernhardt’s experience retary of the Interior as the guardian vides the President the ability to and his qualifications. I met with him of our public lands, as I know you do, promptly respond if deterrence fails. twice before his hearing and spoke with Mr. President, in Louisiana. This virtue is often mischaracterized him again by phone afterwards. I ques- The Committee on Energy and Nat- as a source of risk. tioned him extensively about his will- ural Resources, which I am privileged The system’s rapid response is de- ingness to be a good steward of our Na- to serve on as ranking member, has a scribed as a ‘‘hair trigger’’ by critics tion’s greatest natural treasures—our lot of work to do. We have to address who often paint chilling pictures of 400 national parks, monuments, and his- the park maintenance backlog. We ICBMs automatically flying to their

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For example, our ICBMs are ac- geopolitical or technological changes. ically, but he never intended to govern tually targeted on the open-ocean Mr. President, I will close by saying democratically. He built a socialist spaces as a means of ensuring that, that our ICBM forces make key con- dictatorship by hollowing out all the even if all of our safeguards failed and tributions to our overall nuclear forces democratic institutions: the constitu- a missile somehow managed to launch and, as Members on both sides of the tion, the electoral system, and the by accident, it would land in the ocean aisle agree, they are an essential ingre- courts. He made civil society and the and not accidentally start a nuclear dient to the bedrock of our national se- business sector bend to his will or face war. The critics conveniently fail to curity—our nuclear deterrent. elimination. He nationalized entire mention this. Thank you, Mr. President. sectors of the economy and used them Former STRATCOM commander I yield the floor. to pay off his cronies. He took over the General Robert Kehler recently testi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- oil sector and made the national en- fied before the Senate Armed Services ator from Florida. ergy company his piggy bank. He made Committee, and he said: ‘‘It isn’t the VENEZUELA common cause with our enemies—most same thing at all as thinking about a Mr. SCOTT of Florida. Good after- notably, the Castro regime. Cuba re- Wild West hair trigger .... It’s not noon. The crisis in Venezuela is a crisis ceived and continues to receive free oil the way it works.’’ in America. Senator RUBIO, Congress- from Venezuela and in return provides The high readiness of the ICBM force man DIAZ-BALART, and I have been political and internal security also provides an important hedge talking about this for years and operatives. In other words, Cuba pro- against uncertainty. Since we no worked with the White House on a vided and is still providing military longer maintain bombers on nuclear comprehensive strategy. More than thugs to help stop freedom. alert, the ICBMs and the submarines 200,000 Venezuelans live in Florida, and Chavez allowed his regime to engage reinforce each other so that a technical their concerns are our concerns. in illicit trafficking of drugs and peo- failure in one leg of the triad does not Make no mistake—this is a crisis. It ple. He cooperated with Middle Eastern render our day-to-day deterrent inoper- is a humanitarian crisis that threatens terrorist organizations like Hezbollah ative. the lives of the people of Venezuela and and the terrorist state of Iran. This co- Those who advocate for doing away has created a flood of refugees num- operation has only intensified under with the ICBM force must account for bering in the millions. It is also a crisis Chavez’s successor, Maduro. the fact that, under their proposals, in that threatens the safety and security The path of socialism chosen by the such moments there would not have of our allies in Latin America and in Chavistas inevitably led to a failed been an additional leg of the triad to the United States of America. state that relies on bad actors for sur- ensure our Nation isn’t left without a The dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro vival. The result is one of the worst hu- nuclear deterrent. As our nuclear and the creeping influence and mili- manitarian crises in our hemisphere’s forces continue to age, reliability chal- tary presence of our global adversaries history. lenges will only grow. represent a clear and present danger to We cannot ignore the impact the so- Critics often describe the ICBM force the entire Western Hemisphere. There cialist policies of Chavez and Maduro as being vulnerable, even going so far are some who will say that this is not has had on the people of Venezuela. as to call our missiles sitting ducks. It our fight, that the millions of Ven- Nine out of ten households say they is true that silos are not hidden, they ezuelans suffering 2,000 miles away are don’t have enough money to buy food. aren’t mobile, and they can be tar- not our concern. Some have criticized That is socialism. Eighty percent of geted. But, again, this is a misunder- the mere mention of the crisis in Ven- children under 5 are in some state of standing of what actually is the ezuela by those like myself as Amer- malnutrition. That is socialism. Infla- strength of the ICBM force. ican imperialism or a U.S.-backed tion is over 10 million percent this In his testimony before the Senate coup. I reject that. This is our fight. year, and their currency is worthless. Armed Services Committee, General Freedom and democracy in Latin What does that mean to the average Hyten stated that the ICBM force ‘‘cre- America is our fight. I remind these person? A bundle of carrots costs 3 mil- ates the most significant targeting critics that the only thing necessary lion bolivars. A dozen eggs costs $150 problem for an adversary, because for the triumph of evil is for good peo- USD. That is socialism. Venezuela has there are 400 separate targets across ple to do nothing. We cannot let evil the highest murder rate in the world. the United States. All would have to be triumph in Venezuela. It would be a That is socialism. independently targeted by an adver- failure of leadership with disastrous More than 3.5 million refugees— sary. That targeting problem is hugely consequences. about 12 percent of the population— problematic and creates a significant There is only one option left to get have fled to nearby countries because advantage for us.’’ aid to the people of Venezuela. It is they can’t get food, water, medicine, or Simply put, destroying 400 hardened something that no one is willing to safety from their government. Two and geographically dispersed silos is an talk about. It is becoming clear that million more Venezuelans are expected extremely difficult proposition. Only we will have to consider the use of to flee before the year is out, with Co- Russia possesses the capability to de- American military assets to deliver lombia taking the brunt of this refugee stroy our ICBM force. No other nation aid. Maduro and his thugs have left us crisis. Colombian resources are on Earth can do so, and it would great- no choice. strained, as they do all they can to ly diminish Russia’s arsenal in the I applaud President Trump and his help the refugees fleeing persecution, process. That is not a vulnerability. As administration for taking bold action starvation, and sickness, while the General Hyten clearly states, it is a by recognizing Juan Guaido as the le- Maduro regime blocks aid caravans, significant advantage for our Nation. gitimate President of Venezuela and sets them on fire, and continues to co- For these reasons and many others, organizing the international commu- operate with the narcotrafficking Republican and Democratic adminis- nity to do the same. The sanctions im- rebels that plague Colombia. trations alike have maintained ICBMs plemented by this administration I want to thank my good friend as part of our nuclear forces for dec- against the Maduro regime and its pup- President Duque for all he is doing. ades. The role of ICBMs has been recon- pet masters in Havana reflect their Other nations in the region, such as sidered and reviewed many times, and commitment to freedom and democ- Brazil and Peru, have also chipped in, their value has been repeatedly re- racy in Latin America. Yet Maduro re- accepting hundreds of thousands of ref- affirmed in a bipartisan manner. For mains in power, the people of Ven- ugees.

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We must a well in one of the city’s biggest sive step to expand their influence in make clear to them that their future is slums; three men tossing an old paint the region. in jeopardy if they continue to support bucket tied with ropes down a well Meanwhile, China evades sanctions Maduro and interference from Cuba, hoping to hit water; people parked by we have placed on the regime by in- Russia, and China. There will be no- the highway, waiting their turn to vesting in the country and extending where to run, nowhere to hide. The place bottles under small streams that generous loans to prop up the dictator- United States will give no quarter to run down the Avila Mountain. ship in Caracas. those who support the brutal Maduro Many Venezuelans call these condi- The United States faces a serious na- dictatorship instead of freedom and de- tions a genocide because the violence tional security threat and a humani- mocracy for the people of Venezuela. and starvation are being imposed on tarian crisis at our doorstep. This is Second, we must break the hold the the civilian population as a conscious becoming as dangerous for us as the Cuban Government has on Venezuela. policy of Maduro and his Cuban puppet Syrian civil war has been for Europe, It is imperative that the United masters. Dictators like Maduro recog- Israel, and Jordan. Left unchecked, it States fully implement the sanctions nize weakness as an opportunity. The will destabilize our regional allies and contained in the LIBERTAD Act to hungrier and sicker his people are, the provide a base of operations for our en- allow U.S. nationals to sue over prop- easier they are to repress. This is the emies. erty confiscated by the Cuban Govern- kind of evil we are facing in our hemi- Today, I am urging the administra- ment and to deny entry to those who sphere. But one thing is clear: Maduro tion, Congress, and the American peo- traffic in stolen property. Cuba cannot continue to freely incite violence in underestimates his people. They may ple to see the crisis for what it is—a Venezuela while profiting from the use be oppressed, but they are not weak. rising tide of social and political col- of stolen property and human traf- They may be hungry, but their hunger lapse encouraged and funded by our en- ficking. Chavez and Maduro kept the is for freedom, and they are making emies. The socialist dictatorship of Cuban regime afloat for decades, and their voices heard. We need to listen. Nicholas Maduro and his Cuban, Rus- Nicholas Maduro is an illegitimate sian, Chinese, and narcotrafficking al- now Cuban operators are keeping the President. His election was a sham, lies do not care how many millions of Maduro regime in power. It is time we just like the elections in Cuba and Rus- Venezuelans suffer and die. He is deter- recognize that these problems are one and the same. sia—a complete sham and a joke. Doz- mined to remain in power, sucking the Third, we must encourage our allies ens of countries across Latin America life out of a once-vibrant nation and in the region to join us in this effort. and Europe have recognized Juan creating an outpost for adversaries and President Trump has repeatedly Guaido’s right to the interim Presi- a safe harbor for terrorists intent on called on regional counterparts to dency. As President of the National As- harming Americans. exert more leadership, and he has a sembly—the only democratic body left We cannot let this stand. We will be right to do so. The United States has in Venezuela—Juan Guaido has the judged for our response to this crisis— implemented strong sanctions on Ven- right and the duty to preside over new not just the humanitarian crisis but ezuelan leaders, on oil, and on trade. elections and the return of democracy. the threat to our hemisphere. The Our allies must join us in this effort. The people still in power in Ven- credibility and security of the United The Lima Group, made up of our ezuela are corrupt bureaucrats and States is on the line. The question is friends in the region, has given broad military officers engaged in embezzle- not whether we can tolerate this crisis support to the strategy of isolating the ment, narcotrafficking, and human that is worsening daily—we surely can- Maduro regime in favor of Interim rights abuses. Since being tested by not. The question is, When will we act President Guaido, urging additional uprisings in 2014 and 2017, the regime to end it? Hostile regimes like Russia, sanctions. That is welcome, but they has reinforced a repressive apparatus China, and Cuba are digging in. They should not rule out the possibility that that uses armed mobile civilian gangs are training killers, distributing weap- they need to pursue more aggressive known as colectivos, specialized police ons, and placing military assets in means to secure this threat. Their se- units, and anti-riot forces of the Na- Venezuela. Their message is clear: curity and economic well-being are tional Guard to terrorize and control They don’t intend to give up without a also at risk. They should remember the civilian population through arbi- fight. that the Maduro regime and its sup- trary arrests, beatings, detentions, and History has proven that permitting porters want Venezuela’s neighbors to killings. the former Soviet Union to establish a live in fear. Even before this crisis The Maduro regime has gone so far as presence in Cuba perpetrated a six-dec- began in earnest, Colombia and Guyana to arrest the Chief of Staff for Interim ade, totalitarian dictatorship that has faced regular interventions and threats President Guaido, Roberto Marrero. I exported instability to the region and from the Venezuelan regime. Maduro met his wife Romy on Monday in worked against U.S. national security and his supporters do not want peace- Miami. She fled the country 3 weeks interests. Our safety, national secu- ful relations with other countries ex- ago with their 7-year-old son, right be- rity, and the peace of our hemisphere cept on their own terms. I am quite fore Maduro’s thugs destroyed their demand that we take action. We can- sure that Cuba, China, and Russia do home. The majority of the armed not allow this murderous regime to not have the best interests of the re- forces want change in their country, continue spreading misery within its gion in mind. but they live under the repressive borders and into neighboring countries. I was glad to see the Organization of forces of control, threats, intimidation, There is a democratic government- American States accept the appoint- and violence. in-waiting in the form of National As- ment of the designated permanent rep- Russian mercenaries protect Maduro sembly and Interim President Juan resentative of the National Assembly, because he can’t trust his own troops, Guaido. U.S. policy relies on rallying Gustavo Tarre Briceno. Consistent and the Russian Government has pro- his internal support and forcing those with the Inter-American Democratic vided military advisers and specialists around Maduro to see their future as Charter, the Organization of American to maintain the Maduro regime’s de- brighter if they defect and support the States must expel Maduro’s representa- fenses, including surface-to-air missile movement toward freedom and democ- tive. The Maduro regime is not a legiti- systems. Russia has also sent nuclear- racy. There are steps we can take to mate government and has no right to capable bombers to Venezuela, in viola- accelerate this process. send a representative to the very body tion of the Venezuelan Constitution, to First, we must follow through on in the Western Hemisphere charged intimidate the United States and other American policy and indict regime with protecting and promoting democ- countries in the region. leaders for human rights violations and racy in the region.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11AP6.030 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2419 Fourth, we must not appear weak in The Washington Post recently re- shown a willingness to ignore the the face of Chinese, Russian, and Cuban ported that he has at least 22 known public’s interest for political purposes. determination to prop up Maduro. conflicts of interest, the most of any of During President Trump’s govern- Our adversaries question our will and President Trump’s nominees. ment shutdown—the longest in U.S. determination. Put simply, they don’t This is particularly concerning given history—Acting Secretary Bernhardt think we are serious. We should dis- that Mr. Bernhardt’s recusals man- kept most of the national parks open abuse them of that notion. All options, dated by President Trump will expire to avoid public backlash for the shut- including the use of American military in August, and he has refused to com- down. assets, must remain on the table. If mit to continuing recusing himself be- Left open but severally understaffed, sanctions can cripple the Maduro re- yond then on any issues that could ben- major damage occurred to parks across gime, we must continue on that path, efit former clients. the country. Few places felt the impact but so far, sanctions alone are not In fact, during his recent confirma- of his poor decision more than Joshua stopping the Maduro regime, and the tion hearing, Bernhardt stated that Tree National Park. United States needs to start consid- recusal isn’t ‘‘really is the best strat- Iconic Joshua trees were cut down, ering the use of military assets to egy’’—an unacceptable stance. cultural artifacts stolen or destroyed, bring aid to the millions of starving By refusing to recuse himself, Bern- and pristine desert habitat marred by and sick Venezuelans. I call on all of hardt has shown a potential willing- vehicle traffic. our allies and those supporting Guaido ness to put his former clients’ needs be- I have twice requested from Mr. to help us in this effort. fore the public good. Bernhardt a full accounting of the Let me repeat that. The United One troubling example is his rela- damage and costs of his decision and States must consider the use of mili- tionship with Cadiz, a company that have not received a response. tary assets to bring aid to the people of wants to profit by draining a critical I am also deeply concerned by steps Venezuela, but that doesn’t end the aquifer in the Mojave Desert. Interior has recently taken to expand conversation. If embargoes and block- Before coming to the Department of offshore oil drilling, despite bipartisan ades can help, we should consider the Interior, Mr. Bernhardt was a part- opposition from coastal States. them. If military force on the part of ner at and led the natural resources di- Californians don’t want new offshore the United States and our allies in the vision of Brownstein Hyatt Farber drilling along our coast. We still re- region is necessary to rid us of the Schreck, Cadiz’s lobbying firm that re- member the horror of the 1969 Santa scourge of Maduro and his thugs, then tains a financial stake in the project. Barbara spill, when an offshore oil rig we cannot rule it out. If the Ven- This project would destroy the treas- leaked more than 100,000 barrels, the ezuelan people, through their elected ured California desert that I have third largest oil spill behind the Exxon- National Assembly and their own laws fought my entire Senate career to pro- Valdez and Deepwater Horizon disas- and Constitution, request assistance to tect. ters. restore constitutional government and In order to sell the water, Cadiz There has been no new drilling in democracy, we should be ready to an- needs to build a more than 40-mile State waters since that spill and no swer that call. The Maduro regime has pipeline through the desert to connect new drilling in Federal waters off the not been broken yet and can count on to an aqueduct. coast of California since 1984. billions of dollars looted from the Ven- Several months after Bernhardt was Now, the Department of the Interior ezuelan people and generated from 20 nominated as Deputy Secretary, the is openly discussing the option of re- years of narcotrafficking. Department of Interior temporarily starting such drilling. The Cubans, Russians, and Chinese suspended its own solicitor’s opinion Bernhardt’s ties to the fossil fuel in- see Venezuela as an economic oppor- requiring Cadiz to get Federal permits dustry give me zero confidence that the tunity, but, more importantly, they to build its pipeline along a railroad Interior Department will reach the see a chance to intimidate the United right-of-way. right conclusion if he is confirmed. States—to be a thorn in our side. This That solicitor’s opinion was ulti- For the reasons I have stated, I can- is a ‘‘great power’’ confrontation and mately reversed 2 months after he was not vote to confirm Mr. Bernhardt. one that our national defense strategy confirmed, completely removing the Should he be confirmed, I again ask might not explicitly contemplate. Yet Federal permitting authority for this that he fully recuse himself from all it is a confrontation we must be willing project. matters related to former clients dur- to meet with decisive action. The timing of this decision is ex- ing his tenure as a lobbyist. The Venezuelan people want change, tremely troubling, particularly in light I urge my colleagues to carefully and even now they think of survival as of the Interior Department’s own inde- consider this nomination before voting. much as they think of a democratic fu- pendent science that has repeatedly Thank you. ture. They are looking to the future. questioned the sustainability of this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- They are looking to the United States project. ator from New Jersey. and democratic countries to help them. The U.S. Geological Survey, which is Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask We must answer that call. part of the Interior Department, stated unanimous consent to speak for up to 6 I yield the floor. in 2002 and confirmed in 2017 that the minutes prior to the scheduled vote. NOMINATION OF DAVID BERNHARDT natural recharge rate of the aquifer is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I only 2,000 to 10,000 acre-feet per year. objection, it is so ordered. rise today in opposition to the nomina- Cadiz proposes to withdraw water at Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I tion of David Bernhardt to be Sec- more than 50,000 acre-feet, or 16 billion rise today to oppose the President’s retary of the Interior. gallons, per year for 50 years. nominee for Secretary of the Interior, I opposed his nomination as Deputy Taking that much water would rob David Bernhardt. Once again, instead Secretary of the Interior because of his the desert of its most precious natural of draining the swamp, President numerous conflicts of interest as a resource and harm the surrounding Trump is flooding the swamp with a former lobbyist. flora and fauna. whole new breed of corporate-sponsored Bernhardt’s tenure, both as Deputy Now the Federal Government, despite creatures. Already, we have a former Secretary and now the Acting Sec- its own science saying Cadiz would coal lobbyist running the Environ- retary at Interior, has since confirmed take too much water and legal opinions mental Protection Agency. We have my initial concerns and given rise to requiring Federal review, has removed chemical lobbyists running the EPA’s new ones. itself from the permitting process. chemical safety programs. And unless As a former partner at a powerful DC Even the mere appearance of favor- we put the brakes on Mr. Bernhardt’s lobbying and law firm, Bernhardt rep- itism or special favors for Cadiz is ex- nomination, soon we will have a fossil resented numerous oil, gas, mining, tremely inappropriate and a concern fuel lobbyist running the Department and water companies with ongoing with this nomination. of Interior. business before the Department that he I am also concerned that throughout For a State like New Jersey, which now oversees. his tenure at Interior, Bernhardt has depends on a healthy, vibrant coastal

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Again, we got no re- the yeas and nays. ported that Mr. Bernhardt has so many sponse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a conflicts of interest that he must carry We asked whether the Acting Sec- sufficient second? a card around just to keep track of retary could confirm to us that the There appears to be a sufficient sec- them. Think about that. Mr. Bernhardt Trump administration’s revisions to ond. has such deep ties to fossil fuel compa- the well control rule—the one major The clerk will call the roll. nies with business pending before the safety reform put in place after the The legislative clerk called the roll. Interior Department that he cannot Deepwater Horizon disaster—wouldn’t Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is keep track of them. denigrate safety. No response. necessarily absent: the Senator from How Mr. Bernhardt would approach I will not risk it. I will not risk New Georgia (Mr. PERDUE). his position if confirmed as Secretary Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the of Interior is no mystery. During his Jersey’s $44 billion tourism industry. I Senator from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) time as Acting Secretary, he has will not risk over $800 billion in coastal and the Senator from California (Ms. gained a reputation as a general in the property values. I will not risk a recre- HARRIS) are necessarily absent. Trump administration’s war on ation and commercial fishing industry The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. science. Reports suggest that he has that supports 50,000 jobs in my State. I LANKFORD). Are there any other Sen- suppressed scientific evidence in order will not risk the economies of shore ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? to benefit corporate interests at the ex- towns up and down the coast of New pense of environmental protection. Jersey and the entire Atlantic. I will The result was announced—yeas 56, Rather than be responsive to Con- not risk the lives and livelihoods that nays 41, as follows: gress about our concerns, Mr. Bern- depend on clean coastal waters because [Rollcall Vote No. 77 Ex.] hardt has displayed a stunning lack of that is what we are risking if we vote YEAS—56 transparency. Like many Trump nomi- for Mr. Bernhardt. Alexander Gardner Paul nees, he has failed to respond to basic I cannot fathom going home to my Barrasso Graham Portman inquiries from Congress. For example, constituents and telling them that I Blackburn Grassley Risch Blunt Hawley on March 20, I sent a letter—along with gave the nominee for Secretary of the Roberts Boozman Heinrich Romney Senator FEINSTEIN, Senator MERKLEY, Interior a free pass on basic questions Braun Hoeven Rounds and 15 of our colleagues—requesting about the job he is applying for. Burr Hyde-Smith Rubio With the radio silence from this Capito Inhofe Sasse that the Acting Secretary respond to a Cassidy Isakson Scott (FL) series of questions about his views on nominee on offshore drilling, I have no Collins Johnson Scott (SC) reason to believe Mr. Bernhardt will Cornyn Kennedy offshore drilling. With his hearing in Shelby the Energy and Natural Resources deviate from the path chartered by this Cotton King Cramer Lankford Sinema Committee quickly approaching, we administration. Every Member of this Crapo Lee Sullivan asked Mr. Bernhardt to respond prior Chamber knows what that path looks Cruz Manchin Thune to coming before Congress. This way, like. Daines McConnell Tillis committee members could have at Enzi McSally Toomey We have seen the weakening of pro- Ernst Moran Wicker least a baseline understanding of his tections put in place after the BP oil- Fischer Murkowski Young views while crafting their questions. spill, endangering the safety of workers NAYS—41 We received no response. and the livelihood of our vibrant coast- Mr. Bernhardt then came and testi- lines. We will see the start of seismic Baldwin Hassan Sanders fied before the committee. He could Bennet Hirono Schatz blasting in search of oil up and down Blumenthal Jones Schumer have used the opportunity to enlighten our coasts without any concern for the Brown Kaine Shaheen us about his views on offshore drilling. devastating impact on wildlife and our Cantwell Klobuchar Smith Cardin Leahy He chose not to. Now, 3 weeks later, we fisheries. We will see the finalization of Stabenow still lack answers, even as the majority Carper Markey Tester President Trump’s offshore drilling Casey Menendez Udall seeks to confirm him as Secretary of Coons Merkley plan—one that would open the entire Van Hollen Cortez Masto Murphy the Interior. Warner Atlantic Ocean, the entire Pacific Duckworth Murray When an individual seeking con- Warren Ocean, the entire Gulf of Mexico, and Durbin Peters firmation by the Senate refuses to an- the entire Arctic Ocean to offshore Feinstein Reed Whitehouse Wyden swer basic questions posed by 18 Sen- drilling. If this plan comes to fruition, Gillibrand Rosen ators, that should be a red flag for all sooner or later we will see another cri- NOT VOTING—3 of us. The questions that were asked sis of the magnitude of the Deepwater Booker Harris Perdue weren’t technical. They weren’t Horizon. ‘‘gotcha’’ questions. They were The nomination was confirmed. My friends, my colleagues, this is not straightforward questions about one of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under a matter of if; it is a matter of when. the most fundamental jobs the Sec- the previous order, the motion to re- When that day comes, every Member of retary of the Interior has—the steward- consider is considered made and laid this Chamber who supported David ship of our Nation’s coastal waters. upon the table, and the President will We asked Acting Secretary Bern- Bernhardt is going to have to answer be immediately notified of the Senate’s hardt: Do you support opening up any to their constituents, to the shore busi- action. or all of the Atlantic Ocean to offshore nesses who see their livelihoods washed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- oil and gas exploration, development, away in a slick of oil, to the fishermen jority leader. or production? No response. who are suddenly out of a job through no fault of their own, to coastal towns We posed the same question about f the Pacific, the Arctic, and the eastern that see their communities and the Gulf of Mexico. Again, no response. tourism and recreation industries their LEGISLATIVE SESSION We asked the Acting Secretary if he economies depend on wiped out. would commit to meeting with the I refuse to take that risk. A vote for Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Governors of States in which he pro- David Bernhardt is a vote for offshore move to proceed to legislative session. poses to drill for oil. No response. drilling. I ask my colleagues to oppose The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We asked if he would commit to his nomination. question is on agreeing to the motion. meaningful public hearings in States I yield the floor. The motion was agreed to.

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Mr. President, I The bill clerk read as follows: The clerk will report the nomination. move to proceed to legislative session. CLOTURE MOTION The bill clerk read the nomination of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- William Cooper, of Maryland, to be question is on agreeing to the motion. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the General Counsel of the Department of The motion was agreed to. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Energy. f move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- CLOTURE MOTION nation of J. Campbell Barker, of Texas, to be EXECUTIVE SESSION United States District Judge for the Eastern Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I District of Texas. send a cloture motion to the desk. Mitch McConnell, Johnny Isakson, Roger The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR F. Wicker, John Boozman, John Cor- ture motion having been presented nyn, Mike Crapo, Shelley Moore Cap- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I under rule XXII, the Chair directs the ito, Pat Roberts, Roy Blunt, Deb Fisch- clerk to read the motion. move to proceed to executive session to er, David Perdue, Todd Young, John The bill clerk read as follows: consider Calendar No. 214. Thune, Mike Rounds, Steve Daines, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Hoeven, Thom Tillis. CLOTURE MOTION question is on agreeing to the motion. f We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The motion was agreed to. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The clerk will report the nomination. LEGISLATIVE SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The bill clerk read the nomination of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I nation of William Cooper, of Maryland, to be Gordon Hartogensis, of Connecticut, to move to proceed to legislative session. General Counsel of the Department of En- be Director of the Pension Benefit The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ergy. Guaranty Corporation for a term of question is on agreeing to the motion. Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, Shelley five years. The motion was agreed to. Moore Capito, John Barrasso, John CLOTURE MOTION f Boozman, Mike Crapo, Richard C. Shelby, Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I EXECUTIVE SESSION Roger F. Wicker, Pat Roberts, John send a cloture motion to the desk. Thune, John Hoeven, Roy Blunt, Marco The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Rubio, Tim Scott, Kevin Cramer. ture motion having been presented EXECUTIVE CALENDAR under rule XXII, the Chair directs the f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk to read the motion. move to proceed to executive session to LEGISLATIVE SESSION The bill clerk read as follows: consider Calendar No. 29. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I CLOTURE MOTION move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- question is on agreeing to the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The clerk will report the nomination. The motion was agreed to. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The bill clerk read the nomination of f nation of Gordon Hartogensis, of Con- necticut, to be Director of the Pension Ben- Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to EXECUTIVE SESSION efit Guaranty Corporation for a term of five be United States District Judge for the years. Middle District of Alabama. Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, Mike CLOTURE MOTION EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Crapo, John Hoeven, Johnny Isakson, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I John Thune, Shelley Moore Capito, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I John Boozman, Mike Rounds, Pat Rob- send a cloture motion to the desk. move to proceed to executive session to erts, James E. Risch, Richard Burr, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- consider Calendar No. 188. John Barrasso, Roy Blunt, David ture motion having been presented The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Perdue, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the question is on agreeing to the motion. f clerk to read the motion. The motion was agreed to. The bill clerk read as follows: LEGISLATIVE SESSION The clerk will report the nomination. CLOTURE MOTION The bill clerk read the nomination of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- R. Clarke Cooper, of Florida, to be an move to proceed to legislative session. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Assistant Secretary of State (Political- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Military Affairs). question is on agreeing to the motion. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- CLOTURE MOTION The motion was agreed to. nation of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Middle District of Alabama. send a cloture motion to the desk. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mitch McConnell, Johnny Isakson, Roger The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- F. Wicker, John Boozman, John Cor- ture motion having been presented nyn, Mike Crapo, Shelley Moore Cap- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ito, Pat Roberts, Roy Blunt, Deb Fisch- clerk to read the motion. er, David Perdue, Todd Young, John The bill clerk read as follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Thune, Mike Rounds, Steve Daines, move to proceed to executive session to John Hoeven, Thom Tillis. CLOTURE MOTION consider Calendar No. 26. f We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the question is on agreeing to the motion. LEGISLATIVE SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The motion was agreed to. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I nation of R. Clarke Cooper, of Florida, to be The clerk will report the nomination. move to proceed to legislative session. an Assistant Secretary of State (Political- The bill clerk read the nomination of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Military Affairs). J. Campbell Barker, of Texas, to be question is on agreeing to the motion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:03 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11AP6.035 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 The motion was agreed to. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- confirm Mr. David Bernhardt as the nation of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, of Puerto f next Secretary of the Interior for the Rico, to be United States District Judge for United States of America. It was a EXECUTIVE SESSION the District of Puerto Rico. strong vote—56 to 41. Mitch McConnell, Deb Fischer, Mike Rounds, James E. Risch, John Thune, I want to begin my remarks this Rick Scott, James M. Inhofe, John Cor- afternoon by rising to express my grat- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR nyn, John Hoeven, Pat Roberts, Tim itude and appreciation to Mr. Bern- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Scott, Steve Daines, Richard Burr, hardt for stepping up to the plate to move to proceed to executive session to John Boozman, Roy Blunt, Shelley continue to serve his country and to consider Calendar No. 33. Moore Capito, John Barrasso. continue to serve the Department of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f the Interior now in the role of Sec- question is on agreeing to the motion. retary, the individual who is going to The motion was agreed to. LEGISLATIVE SESSION be running the Department of the Inte- The clerk will report the nomination. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I rior for the United States. The bill clerk read the nomination of move to proceed to legislative session. I thank my colleagues. It was a bi- Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II, of Florida, to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The partisan vote in the Senate, which I be United States District Judge for the question is on agreeing to the motion. think is important for voting for now- Southern District of Florida. The motion was agreed to. Secretary Bernhardt. Actually, I would like to be the first Senator to call him CLOTURE MOTION f Secretary Bernhardt. If you and your Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I EXECUTIVE SESSION send a cloture motion to the desk. family are watching, Mr. Secretary, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- thank you. I also want to mention that I have ture motion having been presented EXECUTIVE CALENDAR been listening to some of the speeches under rule XXII, the Chair directs the made by my colleagues on the other clerk to read the motion. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I side of the aisle. To be perfectly blunt, The bill clerk read as follows: move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 36. I find what we just witnessed a bit dis- CLOTURE MOTION heartening. I would like to say at the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. outset that we can and should disagree ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the on policy disputes. Certainly issues Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The motion was agreed to. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The clerk will report the nomination. like land issues are really important to nation of Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II, of Flor- The bill clerk read the nomination of me in my State, that is for sure. We ida, to be United States District Judge for Joshua Wolson, of Pennsylvania, to be can disagree about the direction of how the Southern District of Florida. United States District Judge for the we are going to move some of those Mitch McConnell, Deb Fischer, Mike Eastern District of Pennsylvania. policies forward. What is disheart- Rounds, James E. Risch, John Thune, ening, though, is when you have some- CLOTURE MOTION Rick Scott, James M. Inhofe, John Cor- one like Mr. Bernhardt, who is willing Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I nyn, John Hoeven, Pat Roberts, Tim to serve his country again—and I am Scott, Steve Daines, Richard Burr, send a cloture motion to the desk. going to talk about that—essentially John Boozman, Roy Blunt, Shelley The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- getting his reputation dragged through Moore Capito, John Barrasso. ture motion having been presented the mud on the Senate floor. It is not under rule XXII, the Chair directs the f a good thing. It doesn’t encourage peo- clerk to read the motion. LEGISLATIVE SESSION ple to want to serve. The bill clerk read as follows: So, Mr. Secretary, thank you. I know Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I CLOTURE MOTION this wasn’t an easy confirmation proc- move to proceed to legislative session. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the When you look at his background, question is on agreeing to the motion. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby this is actually one of the most quali- The motion was agreed to. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- fied individuals to serve as the Sec- nation of Joshua Wolson, of Pennsylvania, to f be United States District Judge for the East- retary whom we have had in many EXECUTIVE SESSION ern District of Pennsylvania. years. He was the Solicitor General Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, Shelley under President George W. Bush, con- Moore Capito, John Barrasso, John firmed by the Senate; he was the Dep- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Boozman, Mike Crapo, Richard C. uty Secretary for the last 2 years, con- Shelby, Mike Rounds, John Cornyn, firmed by this body; and now he is the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Roger F. Wicker, Pat Roberts, John Secretary. I would say those are very move to proceed to executive session to Thune, John Hoeven, Roy Blunt, Marco high qualifications. I just want to talk Rubio, Tim Scott, Kevin Cramer. consider Calendar No. 34. about him for a little bit. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Why do I support Mr. Bernhardt? The question is on agreeing to the motion. consent that the mandatory quorum Secretary of the Department of the In- The motion was agreed to. calls for the cloture motions be waived. terior is really important to America. The clerk will report the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It is critically important to my State, The bill clerk read the nomination of objection, it is so ordered. the great State of Alaska. We have Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, of Puerto Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- over 200 million acres of land under the Rico, to be United States District sence of a quorum. Department of the Interior’s control in Judge for the District of Puerto Rico. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Alaska—200 million acres. That is over CLOTURE MOTION clerk will call the roll. two times the size of California. In Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The bill clerk proceeded to call the fact, one-quarter of all the lands that send a cloture motion to the desk. roll. the Department of the Interior man- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask ages for the United States reside in ture motion having been presented unanimous consent that the order for Alaska. Let me repeat that. One-quar- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the the quorum call be rescinded. ter of all the lands that the Secretary clerk to read the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the Interior manages in America are The bill clerk read as follows: objection, it is so ordered. in my State. CLOTURE MOTION CONFIRMATION OF DAVID BERNHARDT So we take this role of Secretary of We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, we the Interior very, very seriously, which ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the just voted in a very important vote on is why I wanted to come to the floor Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby the Senate floor—a bipartisan vote—to and again thank Secretary Bernhardt

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The snow is melt- Alaska, sometimes Secretaries of the conserving our nation’s natural resources. ing. The birds are beginning their huge Interior understand our State and that The Congressional Sportsmen Foun- migration back to Alaska. Some flow- we are different and unique and that dation says: ers are even starting to bloom in parts Federal laws passed by this body say Mr. Bernhardt has demonstrated he is a of the State. It is a wonderful and in- so. Other Secretaries of the Interior true advocate for sportsmen and women credible time. don’t. They don’t understand that in across the country by working with the com- Like any State, and we all come Alaska you have to balance conserva- munity throughout his career in natural re- down here and like to talk about our tion with resource development and sources management, and implementing Sec- States, it is the people who truly make economic opportunity. Secretary Bern- retarial Orders that promote sportsmen’s ac- my State so special. It is generous peo- cess to public lands. hardt does understand this, and this is ple who work tirelessly day in and day refreshing. Secretary Zinke did. This That is a very big issue in my State. out to help one another. So each week, was refreshing. It was a refreshing Even a group like Ducks Unlimited I come down to the Senate floor and break from the previous administra- says: ‘‘His integrity in following the talk about one of these individuals, and tion, the Obama administration, where law is beyond reproach.’’ Let me say I call that person ‘‘Alaskan of the Secretaries of the Interior, like Sally that one again. ‘‘His integrity in fol- Week.’’ Jewell, went out of their way to tilt lowing the law is beyond reproach.’’ Today, that person is a wonderful Federal power in a way that disadvan- David Bernhardt is a champion of con- leader and a good friend of mine, Cyn- taged the State of Alaska, despite Fed- servation and the right person for the thia Erickson. As I mentioned, we live eral law saying you shouldn’t do that. job. in a great State—great State to raise a Well, we just had a U.S. Supreme When I was the commissioner of nat- family, build a good exciting life of Court decision 2 weeks ago saying that ural resources in the great State of service and meaning. But Alaska, like that practice of the Department of the Alaska—which actually is a job similar all States, has its share of challenges, Interior and their different officials to the Secretary of the Interior, where and one of the biggest and most per- tilting the law against Alaskans had to we manage an enormous portfolio of nicious challenges in Alaska is that we, stop. It was a huge case that I talked land, water, oil, gas, minerals, and tim- unfortunately, have some of the high- about on the floor last week, Sturgeon ber—I had the opportunity to actually est rates of domestic violence and sex- v. Frost, which says that in the laws of hire Mr. Bernhardt when he was in the ual assault in the country—as a matter the Federal Government, particularly private sector as an attorney helping of fact, in a lot of categories, the high- as they relate to Alaska—the Supreme the State of Alaska with a big com- est, including child abuse. Court stated it several times in a 9-to- plicated lands issue. He did a great job. Now, when I was attorney general, we 0 opinion—Alaska is unique and Alaska He was a hard worker. He was a man of made confronting this issue a very big is different. When it comes to the De- integrity. So the list goes on and on of priority. We are continuing to push partment of the Interior, it is very dif- the supporters. these initiatives in the Senate. Just ferent. So, again, Mr. Secretary, we just yesterday, Senator GILLIBRAND and I Well, Mr. Secretary Bernhardt knows want you to know that given your introduced a bill that would seek to that, and that is one of the reasons background as former Solicitor of the change the culture around sexual as- why I am so pleased to have voted for Department of the Interior and former sault and domestic violence through a him and supported his confirmation, Deputy Secretary of the Department of national ad campaign. We called that which we just saw on the Senate floor. the Interior and as someone who has bill the Choose Respect Act, and we in- It is not just me who supports him. Let gotten rave reviews from groups all troduced it yesterday. This is a bill me provide some quotes from letters across the country, and now as the Sec- that will be part of a whole series of and support groups, because, again, retary of the Interior, my view is that bills focused on trying to bring respect after listening to some of my col- you are actually one of the most quali- to our country with regard to these leagues the last couple of days, you fied individuals to hold this position. issues. Stay tuned on that. would have thought that everybody So congratulations. You certainly Here is a fact. We can do all of those was against him. Actually, most earned it. We appreciate your service kinds of important pieces of legislation groups who care about conservation to this great Nation of ours, your serv- here in the Senate on these kinds of were for him. Let me give one really ice to the Department of the Interior, critical issues, but as I think we all important group—the Alaska Federa- and your service to my State, the great know that it is really the work done on tion of Natives, an extremely impor- State of Alaska, and we certainly look the ground by members of the commu- tant group in my State. The Secretary forward to working with you as you nity and the grassroots that ultimately of the Interior has trust responsibil- continue your public service for our has the biggest and most lasting im- ities to lower 48 Indians and Alaska country, for Interior, and for Alaska. I pact on these critical issues—the big- Natives. This group had this to say just wanted to come to the floor to gest and most lasting impact on chang- about Mr. Bernhardt: commend you on a strong bipartisan ing the culture that we need to change, He listens well. He is articulate in his re- support, and we are going to look for- not just in Alaska but in the country, sponses. He draws reasonable conclusions. ward to working with you. on these issues of abuse and domestic Moreover, he has established a trusting rela- TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA ERICKSON violence. tionship with the Alaska Native community Mr. President, it is Thursday after- around the issues of resource development I am happy to say that there are hun- and subsistence hunting and fishing. noon, and it is one of the times that I dreds, if not thousands, of people enjoy the most here in the Senate be- So they have been complimentary across my State—heroes all, no doubt— cause it is the time when I get to come and supportive. who have banded together using their The American Farm Bureau says: down to the floor and do a little brag- passion, creativity, and energy to be This President’s nomination of David ging about my State and, most impor- there for victims and survivors and to Bernhardt as Secretary of the Interior is tantly, do a little bragging about the help them break out of cycles of vio- great news for American agriculture. He un- people who make Alaska such a won- lence that often can be generational derstands the needs of America’s farmers and derful place and such a unique place. cycles. ranchers and is an excellent choice for Inte- Now, we have all heard the stories Let’s talk about one of those heroes, rior Secretary. about the grandeur, size, and beauty of a very special woman, Cynthia The Association of Fish and Wildlife the great State of Alaska, and they are Erickson, and today’s Alaskan of the Agencies—who are they? Those are the all true, as you know. To anyone Week, who has spent countless hours

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Thanks for your energy. breaking and so tragic that we often a place of love and safety. Currently, Thanks for being an inspiration for all don’t want to talk about it and you Cynthia’s ‘‘My Grandmother’s House’’ of us. Thank you for protecting our want to sweep it under the rug. But is a virtual space for kids in far-flung most precious asset, our most precious Cynthia, with a group of children she villages, but she envisions real houses resource—our kids in Alaska. Thank has gathered, is working to break that all across the State—houses where you for creating My Grandmother’s culture of silence one kid at a time. I children can go and be safe. House. Everybody needs a grand- can’t think of anything more impor- First, she had to raise awareness of mother’s house. Thank you. And con- tant than that. these issues that affect so many chil- gratulations on being our Alaskan of Before I talk about what she is doing dren in Alaska. In 2014 she and seven of the Week. and what she has been doing, let’s talk these brave kids went to the Alaska I yield the floor. a little bit about her background. Her Federation of Natives conference. That The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. family is from Ruby, in Western Alas- is the biggest gathering of indigenous BRAUN). The Senator from Wyoming. ka, on the mighty Yukon River. She people in North America every year. (The remarks of Mr. ENZI pertaining was raised in Tanana, a village of AFN comes together for the con- to the introduction of S. 1770 are print- about 300 people near the confluence of ference, usually in Anchorage or Fair- ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘State- the Yukon and Tanana Rivers, where banks, and these young kids spoke on ments on Introduced Bills and Joint she has been living for the past 33 stage about what they had experienced. Resolutions.’’) years. I remember this. It was so powerful. Mr. ENZI. I suggest the absence of a Many years ago I had the oppor- The stories they told of abuse that quorum. tunity to visit with Cynthia and her they or their friends had experienced The PRESIDING OFFICER. The husband in Tanana. She hosted me and were heartbreaking and very difficult clerk will call the roll. some other State of Alaska officials. I to listen to. Importantly, they im- The legislative clerk proceeded to remember being so welcomed by her plored the elders in the audience to call the roll. and her family but also coming away stop turning a blind eye to the abuse. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I ask thinking: This is a woman who is a That took so much courage from these unanimous consent that the order for leader and a woman of spirit and a children and their courageous leader, the quorum call be rescinded. woman of energy and a woman of pas- Cynthia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion. When the presentation was over at objection, it is so ordered. We see that a lot in Alaska with Cyn- AFN, it received a standing ovation. NOMINATION OF DREW H. WRIGLEY thia. She received a degree in elemen- People cried, they thanked Cynthia, Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, in a lit- tary education from the University of and they thanked these courageous tle bit, we are going to have the oppor- Fairbanks. Her family owns a store young kids for at long last having the tunity to vote to confirm Drew Wrigley that she worked at, but she never lost courage to speak out—remarkable. as the next U.S. attorney for the Dis- her love for children. Her house was a Last summer, Cynthia and 11 chil- trict of North Dakota. First of all, I place where children throughout the dren and a doctor—a mental health want to thank Leader MCCONNELL and town in Tanana went. She had things therapist—traveled on a plane, a bus, a Leader SCHUMER for providing this op- for them to do, but it was also one of boat—we have a very big State—to portunity to vote to confirm this out- those homes—and we all know the Fairbanks and to the villages of Minto, standing candidate. homes we are talking about in different Tanana, Ruby, and Galena. It was a A little bit about Drew. First of all, communities throughout Alaska and healing journey, they called it. At the he is a good personal friend. Drew is a the country—that kids felt safe in. villages, the kids formed a talking cir- sincere public servant. He has served That was her home. cle to talk about their experiences. our State as our Lieutenant Governor About 5 or 6 years ago, when there Again, this is courage. It is not easy and previously as U.S. attorney for was a series of suicides in her village for young children to do this. They ate North Dakota under President George and in nearby villages, she knew she together, danced, prayed together, and W. Bush. He has a servant’s heart. had to do something. She called the talked some more. Cynthia said about The thing I like so much about Drew local politician. He talked her into this journey: is, besides being a professional pros- coming to Juneau, our State capital, to It’s empowering the children. It’s giving ecutor—and prior to even being a U.S. work for him. She did that for a few them a voice. It’s grassroots. There are so attorney, he was a longtime prosecutor months, and she gathered as much in- many programs out there to help kids, but there are not boots on the ground [on the in Philadelphia in the district attor- formation as she could about programs frontlines]. They aren’t grassroots. These ney’s office. He is good at his job. He is available to help children in crisis. But kids have had enough. They are sick of wait- smart. He is compassionate. He cares she wasn’t satisfied. She concluded ing for help. I tell them all the time, ‘We are as much as anything about the rule and that there wasn’t nearly enough being the ones we’ve been waiting for’ [for the the letter of the law and the victims of done. help]. crimes. But the thing I like the most When she got back home, she took That is a beautiful statement and a about Drew is that he is a courageous matters into her own hands. Amassing powerful statement: We are the ones prosecutor. He doesn’t just take the a group of children, she started a 4–H we have been waiting for. It is a grass- layups. He is willing to push to the club, which eventually morphed into a roots movement to do what we all edge for victims, for justice. He takes nonprofit called ‘‘Setsoo ‘Yeh.’’ That is know is right—to work to stamp out the tough cases, and he takes them on. Athabaskan for ‘‘My Grandmother’s this kind of horrible abuse. Win or lose, he fights as hard as he can House.’’ In Cynthia’s house, kids gath- We just learned last night that Cyn- for the cause of justice and for the vic- er to crochet, to sew, to cook, and to thia has been appointed to the Alaska tims of crimes. be. They glide on the snow outside in State Commission for Human Rights. So it is a great honor for me today to the winter, and they swim together in It is no surprise to me. This is a woman advocate for Drew’s confirmation, and the summer. She told a reporter re- of energy, passion, and inspiration who I look forward to the opportunity in a cently, when she was being honored: has done so much for these kids—and, little bit to vote for it. ‘‘Between all the swimming and the by the way, a woman of courage. I am I yield the floor. sewing and the beading—we all sewed confident she will do a great job in that I suggest the absence of a quorum. our own kuspuks—in between all that, new position—a very important posi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The we talk about our problems.’’ tion in Alaska. She will bring her em- clerk will call the roll.

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Miriam Zayed ported that April would be designated grew up in this community outside of f Arab Heritage Month by the State of Chicago. Illinois. There wasn’t a better place to EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Khalil Gibran once wrote, ‘‘I slept, make that declaration. and I dreamed that life is all joy. I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I In May of this year, Miriam will be ask unanimous consent the Senate pro- woke, and I saw that life is all service. awarded the 2019 Najeeb Halaby Award ceed to the en bloc consideration of the I served, and I saw that service was for Public Service posthumously by the following nominations: Executive Cal- joy.’’ The call to service isn’t an easy Arab American Institute Foundation endar Nos. 108, 160, 161, and 206. path, and not nearly enough answer at the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Human- this call, but there are times when you The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ity Awards. This award is given to meet someone who embodies the joy of objection, it is so ordered. those who promote greater under- service. This was Miriam Zayed. The clerk will report the nomina- standing and appreciation of diversity Miriam passed away last fall in Octo- and inclusion. Her decades of work for tions en bloc. ber after a lifetime of leadership. She The legislative clerk read the nomi- her students, the greater Chicago area, spent her life fighting for Arabs and and the many communities of which nations of Drew H. Wrigley, of North Muslims in the Chicagoland area and Dakota, to be United States Attorney she was a member make her more than the rights of everyone. worthy of the award. for the District of North Dakota for Born and raised in Chicago, Miriam Miriam’s joy in service and love for the term of four years; Wing Chau, of always had a love of politics and edu- her family and community will be Rhode Island, to be United States Mar- cation. She convinced her parents to missed. She is survived by her husband shal for the District of Rhode Island for let her go to Chicago State University, Refat Zayed; her children Hythem the term of four years; Ramona L. becoming among the first in her family Zayed, Belal Zayed, Holly (Zayed) Dohman, of Minnesota, to be United to attend college. But there was one Murad, and Lena Hussien; and by her States Marshal for the District of Min- stipulation. Her mother had to go with nesota for the term of four years; and her every day. Miriam’s thirst for brothers and sisters, Nancy, Zayid, Nick Edward Proffitt, of Virginia, to be knowledge would not be deterred by Adele, Heyam, Hanan, Cindy, and United States Marshal for the Eastern having her mom take her to and from Dena. District of Virginia for the term of four school and wait outside her classes. years. She went on to receive her master’s de- f Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to gree from National Louis University in consider the nominations en bloc. curriculum education. TRIBUTE TO JOHN OSTENBURG Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Miriam was one of the first Arab Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the late consent that the Senate vote on the Americans in the Chicagoland area to Pulitzer award-winning historian Studs nominations en bloc with no inter- run for public office when she ran for Terkel in his seminal book, ‘‘The Good vening action or debate; that, if con- District 230 School Board in the 1990s. War,’’ described how the Second World firmed, the motions to reconsider be As treasurer of the Arab-American War helped give birth to a new middle considered made and laid upon the Democrat Club, Miriam brought all class for America. The GI bill helped table en bloc; that the President be im- local politicians and candidates to at- make new things possible. One of those mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- tend the annual candidate’s forum things was the opening of the suburbs brunch and encouraged the Arab-Amer- tion; that no further motions be in for everyone and not just the exclusive ican Community to attend and be rec- order; and that any statements relat- domain of the upper class. Thanks to ognized as voting constituents. I have ing to the nominations be printed in the GI bill, new suburbs became places attended the AADC forums, and prom- the RECORD. for returning soldiers and their fami- ise you, it was always a full house, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there lies to earn a better way of life. This is Miriam was always working. She never objection? how Park Forest entered the lexicon of Without objection, it is so ordered. sat for the entire event. Those that attended AADC brunches, Americana. It was one of America’s The question is, Will the Senate ad- first ‘‘GI Towns.’’ vise and consent to the Wrigley, Chau, events at the United Holy Land Fund, or the Beitunia Club events knew the Park Forest has always been on the Dohman, and Proffitt nominations en frontlines of progress. The town won bloc? tireless work of Miriam Zayed. She never sought the limelight, but all who the All-American City award twice, The nominations were confirmed en first in 1953 and then in 1977, for its bloc. knew her respected her. When she wasn’t building her com- work in racial integration and open f munity, Miriam was teaching in the housing initiatives. For the last 20 years, my friend, Mayor John LEGISLATIVE SESSION Chicago Public School system in the Englewood neighborhood in Chicago. Ostenburg, has maintained this tradi- For decades, she taught at the Earle tion while leading Park Forest through MORNING BUSINESS Elementary School. She took her class- a new time of transition and anxiety. es to the Art Institute in Chicago, and Now, as John passes his leadership to a Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I for some students, it was the first time new generation, Park Forest has never ask unanimous consent that the Sen- they ever went downtown. She edu- been stronger. ate proceed to legislative session for a cated her students about State govern- John’s vocations and career high- period of morning business, with Sen- ment and introduced them to public of- lights were too numerous to count. ators permitted to speak therein for up ficials. Miriam purchased school sup- John was born and raised in Spring- to 10 minutes each. plies and clothing for her students too. field, IL. Graduating high school in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Miriam also somehow found time to 1963, he joined a Catholic seminary objection, it is so ordered. run her own business as a certified pub- called the Clerics of St. Viator, where f lic accountant, helping people in the he developed a lifelong sense of justice community with their tax preparation and humanity. His expertise and inter- REMEMBERING MIRIAM ZAYED and planning needs. She treated every- est in the studies of the Trappist monk Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, in the one as family. Thomas Merton earned the admiration early 20th century, hundreds of emi- The week before she passed away, a of so many, and John regularly is pub- grants left the Palestinian town of candidates’ forum and brunch that she lished discussing Thomas Merton.

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Making a difference has always been others and the greater good is a trade- Marcelle and I are proud and honored part of who John Ostenburg is as a per- mark of his lifetime. His role model to call Katherine Paterson a friend son. He witnessed firsthand the vio- Thomas Merton once said, ‘‘We do not and, more so, a Vermonter. lence at the 1968 Democratic Conven- exist for ourselves.’’ John’s career is a Congratulations to you, Katherine, tion while working as a campaign man- reflection of this. Son, father, grand- on this latest and most meaningful rec- ager for Eugene McCarthy’s Presi- father, author, and mayor are all roles ognition. It is so very much deserved. dential campaign. in which he excelled. The people of Upon leaving the seminary, John be- Park Forest, the people of Illinois, and f came a reporter at the Springfield I take pride in calling him a friend. We State Journal covering the African- thank him for his public service. John RECOGNIZING VERMONT’S BEAU American community. He would go on will never cease being a servant to peo- TIES LTD. to be an editor for the Joliet Herald- ple. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, it is not News, a sports editor for the Tinley f Park Crescent Newspapers, and a re- often that I say the words ‘‘Vermont’’ TRIBUTE TO KATHERINE porter for the Hammond Times. He and ‘‘bow tie’’ in the same sentence, PATERSON even was part-owner and managing edi- except, of course, when discussing the tor for the Lockport Free Press. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. president, Katherine famed Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont. Beau What brought him to Park Forest Paterson is a Vermont author with Ties, Vermont’s sole bow tie manufac- was education. He took a job as com- more than 30 titles to her name and a turer, got its start as a mom-and-pop munications director for Prairie State list of awards that other writers could operation more than 25 years ago and College. John has been a classroom only dream of. She has a keenly special maintains that ethos. They are an teacher at the grade school, high knack for introducing young readers to amazing example of the many small school, community college, and univer- difficult topics about life and death, as businesses that are the heart and soul sity levels. His expertise teaching and she did with her well-known novel, of Vermont. administrative work made him an ideal ‘‘Bridge to Terabithia.’’ She has just Beau Ties was started in 1993 by bow leader in the Chicago Teachers Union. added a prestigious and fitting recogni- tie aficionado Bill Kenerson and his He edited the Union’s publications, tion to that long list, having been wife Deborah Venman. They ran the chaired the communications depart- named the American Academy of Arts company out of their home and sold ment, and was legislative director and and Letters’ 2019 E.B. White Award their bow ties through the mail. Over chief of staff from 2007 to 2010. He also winner. The award pays tribute to her the years, the company has grown to helped move the organization out of lifetime of achievement in children’s employ 30 Vermonters and now has its debt into fiscal stability. literature. own manufacturing facility in John’s love of Park Forest and its What is notable about this latest Middlebury. They sell hundreds of dif- residents always came through to ev- award is the modesty by which Kath- ferent bow ties, and their selection is eryone. It was the late Marge Fried- erine Paterson comes to it. In an inter- constantly changing to keep customers man Scherr, a legend in the commu- view with Vermont Public Radio, VPR, coming back. nity, that talked him into running for the author who has twice won both the Though they are no longer at the the Park Forest village board. She saw National Book Award and the Newbery helm, Bill and Deborah’s desire to keep greatness in him. He lost in 1983, but he Medal said her latest award held spe- the company in Vermont has been hon- didn’t give up. He won a 2-year term in cial meaning. ored. In fact, the company has never 1985, and after the board approved a ‘‘Any award that has the name ‘E.B. left the facility that it moved into in staggered 3-year term, won again in White’ attached to it brings with it a 1999, and many of its employees have 1985. great thrill of joy, since he’s one of my been with Beau Ties for over 20 years. In 1992, John ran and won a seat in real heroes,’’ she told her VPR audi- Among its clientele, Beau Ties Ltd. the Illinois Legislature for the 80th ence. ‘‘He probably was one of the best can count the late Orville Redenbacher District. He lost reelection 2 years writers in America, and yet he re- and Bill Nye. The company has also cut later, but it was a blessing in disguise. spected children so much that he wrote cloth for the Obama White House and John returned to the Park Forest vil- some of his best work for them. And is the official tiemaker of the U.S. lage board in 1997, and in 1999, he ran that makes me incredibly happy.’’ House of Representatives and the and won his first term as mayor. He Clearly, some of E.B. White’s influ- Vermont Statehouse. I have also sport- would go on to win reelection in 2003, ence has rubbed off, as Katherine ed Beau Ties before: I wore one of their 2007, 2011, and 2015, becoming the long- Paterson’s own novels show great re- bow ties to the investiture of Judge est serving mayor in the history of spect for her readers, young and old Geoffrey Crawford, now chief judge of Park Forest. alike. Her writing has been hailed for the U.S. District Court for the District During his time as mayor, John the compassion she expresses, taking of Vermont. helped Park Forest continue its tradi- on life’s challenges—and tragedies—in I am proud to recognize the achieve- tion as a place of progress. His vision- a forthright and honest exploration for ments and devoted following that Beau ary approach made the town an All- young readers. Her achievement is all Ties Ltd. has accumulated over its American award finalist in 2000 and the more impressive given that Kath- nearly three decades in business. I ask 2006. John continued Park Forest’s tra- erine Paterson’s first language was unanimous consent to have printed in dition of diversity by encouraging Chinese, having been born to Christian the RECORD a ‘‘Seven Days’’ article ti- unity and equality in Chicago South- missionaries who immersed her in the tled, ‘‘Middlebury’s Beau Ties Collars land, earning a 2009 Award from Diver- culture before being forced to leave the Market on Dapper Neckwear.’’ It sity, Inc. John’s expertise in housing is China in the late 1930s. Her studies of tells the story of Beau Ties Ltd., from respected nationally, and he has served both Chinese and Japanese cultures, as its humble beginnings to now and of its on panels for the Brookings Institute well as her religious interests, are evi- importance to Vermont’s economy and on confronting poverty in America. dent in her collection of writings. its many satisfied customers, myself John implemented the Park Forest We are fortunate that Katherine and included. Sustainability Plan to help ensure resi- her late husband John chose to settle There being no objection, the mate- dents maintain high-quality life for fu- in Vermont more than three decades rial was ordered to be printed in the ture generations through green ago. On both local and national levels, RECORD, as follows:

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SEVEN DAYS he took a job at Simmonds Precision Prod- the ‘‘Beau’’ of Beau Ties died at the age of [March 6, 2019] ucts in Vergennes, where he worked until 81. 1990. In 1991, then-governor Richard Snelling Though one might assume that the typical MIDDLEBURY’S BEAU TIES COLLARS THE tapped him to serve as commissioner of eco- Beau Ties customer is a stodgy, Barry Gold- MARKET ON DAPPER NECKWEAR nomic development. water-era conservative, Smith said that Anyone who wears a bow tie is making a Though Kenerson had a strong business members of the younger generation also statement. It can be ‘‘I’m conservative,’’ background, he had no training in men’s ap- want to fashion one on. ‘‘I’m in the wedding party,’’ ‘‘I’ll be your parel, Smith said. But he was a dyed-in-the- Representative of the new demographic is server this evening,’’ or ‘‘I’m intelligent and wool bow tie aficionado who inherited many 21-year-old Andrew Brown of Bristol, who’s dexterous enough to knot my own bow tie.’’ of his favorites from his father and grand- been working at Beau Ties since he was 17. Regardless of the message, bow ties get no- father. Discouraged by the dearth of quality His grandmother, Barb, works there, too. ticed, as do the people who sport them. ties he liked, he and Venman launched their The younger Brown, a dapper youth who Not everyone can pull one off—or tie one own bow tie business in the spring of 1993. sports a bow tie daily, is now the company’s on. Those who wear bow ties are a rarefied Two months later, they hired Vivian social media manager. set. And for many bow tie enthusiasts LaFave, a New Haven seamstress, who set up ‘‘The bow tie wearer is the musician. He’s around the country, their bow tie mecca is their shop in her basement and began cut- the architect. He’s the fella who works in a Beau Ties Ltd of Vermont: a modern, one- ting and sewing ties from fabrics Kenerson museum,’’ Smith said. ‘‘He’s the attorney story manufacturing facility in a Middlebury and Venman purchased in New York City’s and the judge. He’s the young guy who wants industrial park. There, bow tie aficionados garment district. LaFave is still with the to wear something on ‘bow tie Friday.’ He’s are occasionally seen getting their pictures company and considered the grand dame of the preppy kid who wants something to wear taken in front of the giant polka-dotted bow the sewing floor. to the yacht club.’’ tie out front. Kenerson and Venman began by marketing Doctors and other health care profes- Never heard of Beau Ties? That’s just eight bow ties via a one-page circular, sionals tend to prefer bow ties, too. Why? unsurprising in Vermont, where few people which they mailed to 5,000 people; it eventu- The short ties don’t drape onto their pa- routinely wear ties of any kind. According to ally evolved into a catalog. The company tients and spread germs, Smith explained. Elizabeth Smith, copresident and CEO of also advertised in periodicals that Kenerson Pediatricians like them because babies and Beau Ties, most of the company’s clients live assumed would appeal to fellow bow tie toddlers can’t grab them. In fact, Burlington out of state and buy their products online or wearers, such as Smithsonian magazine and pediatrician Joe Hagan belongs to a profes- through their catalogs. the New Yorker. sional group of docs from around the country But this predominantly retail business, Smith remembers the surge of business called the Pediatric Travel Club, which gets now in its 26th year, boasts an impressive that occurred the day after Kenerson ran an its neckwear from Beau Ties. clientele of famous bow tie-wearing blokes: ad on page two of the Wall Street Journal in Tall, who names all the ties and writes the the late popcorn entrepreneur Orville the late 1990s. ‘‘We couldn’t answer the product descriptions, said that, when Beau Redenbacher, science educator Bill Nye ‘‘The phone fast enough,’’ she recalled. Ties first started, there were maybe five Science Guy’’ and retired ‘‘CBS News Sunday For several years, Kenerson and Venman other bow tie manufacturers in the United Morning’’ host Charles Osgood, who has his ran the business out of their home, said States. Today, there are more than 50. To re- own signature line of bow ties with the com- Smith. However, the company quickly out- main competitive, she said, Beau Ties keeps pany. grew that space. its prices in the $45 to $49 range, though Beau Ties has also produced ties for the ‘‘Deb had to get up and get dressed every some higher-end ties cost as much as $75. Obama White House, Tiffany & Co., PBS, and morning because we had to go through their Beau Ties is unique in another respect, countless colleges, prep schools and fraternal bedroom just to get to our offices,’’ she Smith added: It accepts old neckties from organizations. It’s also the official tie maker noted. In November 1999, Beau Ties moved customers who want them converted into for the U.S. House of Representatives and into its current building. Wanting to main- bow ties. Such ‘‘one-off’’ special orders are the Vermont Statehouse. And its private- tain the company’s homey feel, Kenerson yet another way to maintain customer loy- label clients include fine menswear retailers had it outfitted with a large kitchen, an out- alty. Ben Silver, Barneys New York and Brooks door deck, a grill and even a dog run. ‘‘Some guys will send in a hundred of Brothers. Soon, the company was producing 36- to 48- them,’’ Smith added. ‘‘We make an awful lot On a reporter’s recent tour of the facility, page catalogs that featured nearly two dozen of custom ties here.’’ Smith and fellow copresident Cy Day Tall new ties per month, as well as some ancil- Like other industries, Beau Ties enjoys rarely referred to their clientele as ‘‘cus- lary products. The company’s website also great benefits and faces challenges from tomers.’’ Instead, they were ‘‘our guys’’ or lists another 500 to 600 bow ties, which come being in the Green Mountain State. Its loca- ‘‘our fellas.’’ While the bow tie market isn’t as pre-tied, clip-on or ‘‘freestyle,’’ that is, tion far from its customer base increases the huge, or exclusively male, the people who DIY knots. cost of shipping. For years, the company purchase their bow ties, neckties and other Basically, the styles fall into two cat- printed its catalogs on the East Coast until, fashion accessories—cummerbunds, egories, Smith said: the subdued patterns for as Tall put it, distribution costs became ‘‘ex- cufflinks, suspenders, cravats, pocket ‘‘the conservative fellows’’ and the loud, bold quisitely painful.’’ squares—tend to return time and again. and bright colors for the more flamboyant At the same time, Tall noted, ‘‘Vermont Often they’ll phone the company and ask to dressers. On the day of Seven Days’ visit, always has a certain cachet, and we cer- speak to a specific employee who helped seamstresses were sewing plenty of green tainly play that up in every letter we write.’’ them in the past. Celtic themes (for St. Patrick’s Day), hearts ‘‘The core of this place is the manufac- ‘‘In our mind, we’re a family business,’’ ex- (for Valentine’s Day), and purple, green and plained Smith, who splits management du- turing,’’ Smith added. ‘‘I don’t mean to gold masks (for Mardi Gras). Mostly, the fab- sound schmaltzy, but I’m the one who goes ties with Tall. Smith handles customer serv- rics come from China, Italy and the UK, ice and sales, while Tall is the chief mar- out into the world to sell this stuff, and I’m Smith said. always so proud. I never have a product that keting officer and ‘‘wordsmith’’ of the cata- It’s worth noting that the ‘‘Ltd’’ in the I don’t think is amazing. And how fortunate log, the mainstay of their retail business. company name isn’t an aesthetic flourish am I? I get to see it get made every day.’’ Beau Ties’ familial feel extends to its staff, but reflects the time-sensitive availability of too. Of the 30 employees, several are mother- its products. (At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the daughter or grandparent-grandchild pairs. ‘‘Bill and Deb’s concept was to be limited, following statement was ordered to be Many, including Smith, have been with Beau so that people come back,’’ Smith explained. printed in the RECORD.) Ties 20 years or more. All but three are ‘‘I have to have something [new] to entice f women. The company also hires no seasonal them to buy from me every month.’’ help, Smith noted, so that everyone can earn Beau Ties continued to grow throughout VOTE EXPLANATION a decent wage with benefits. the 2000s. By September 2012, however, ∑ Notwithstanding its reputation for formal Kenerson, who was facing significant health Ms. HARRIS. Mr. President, I was ab- attire, Beau Ties is actually a casual and re- challenges, sold the company to its current sent for vote No. 77 on Executive Cal- laxed workplace, where several seamstresses owners: David Kramer, who lives in New endar No. 200, the nomination of David were listening to music on headphones and York State, and David Mutter, in California. Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Inte- joking among themselves while sewing. Though other buyers approached him, Smith rior. Had I been present, I would have Zooey, a small black pug, and Margy, an en- said, Kenerson insisted on finding people who voted no on the nomination.∑ ergetic Welsh corgi, enthusiastically greeted would keep the company in Vermont and run f a visiting reporter. it the same way he and his wife had. Beau Ties was founded in 1993 by Bill ‘‘This was Bill’s baby,’’ Smith added. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Kenerson and his wife, Deborah Venman. ‘‘Every single person who worked here was Kenerson, a native of New Haven, Conn., and completely valuable to him.’’ As she noted, Mr. REED. Mr. President, I want to a Marine Corps veteran who attended Yale Kenerson opened every piece of mail that take a moment to join in the celebra- University, moved to Vermont in 1978 to buy came in and usually answered customers tion of National Library Week. This the Killington Country Resort. A year later himself. A mere two months after the sale, year’s theme, ‘‘Libraries = Strong

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That is why I have been proud to nificant disparities in staffing at The Volunteer Responder Incentive work during my time in the Senate on schools with high percentages of mi- Protection Act would allow commu- ways to support our Nation’s libraries. nority students. Access to an effective nities to provide volunteer firefighters Last December, on a bipartisan basis, I school library program, staffed by a and Emergency Medical Service, or secured passage and enactment of my certified school librarian, is an issue of EMS workers, with up to $600 per year legislation to reauthorize and enhance educational equity. of property tax reductions or other in- the Museum and Library Services Act. In 2015, I was pleased to work with centives, without those benefits being This law authorizes Federal funding, a the library community and my col- subject to Federal income tax and relatively modest investment, through leagues on both sides of the aisle to en- withholding. This would ease the ad- the Institute of Museum and Library sure that our main Federal elementary ministrative burden that local depart- Services, IMLS, to enable libraries and and secondary education law continued ments sometimes face when they re- museums to work in partnership at the to specifically address the critical eq- ward their volunteers. State and local levels and with non- uity issue of public school libraries. We should take care to protect our profits, universities, businesses, and Since my time in the other body, I volunteer firefighters who serve this others to support, educate, enlighten, have worked hard to ensure Federal country with such bravery. Our legisla- and enrich our communities. For li- support for our school libraries and I tion would help us achieve that goal, braries, this law seeks to ensure they continue to fight for increased funding and I urge my colleagues to join us in are equipped to serve community for the Innovative Approaches to Lit- supporting this bill. needs, in areas such as workforce, eco- eracy, IAL, grant program authorized nomic, and business development; dig- in the Every Students Succeeds Act, f ital and financial literacy; critical ESSA. IAL provides competitive thinking; and new and emerging tech- awards to school libraries, as well as ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE nologies. Critically, this new law en- national not-for-profit organizations to sures that increases in library formula support children and families in high- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I funding will be shared more broadly need, underserved communities. By ask unanimous consent that a copy of across States and specifically smaller providing age-appropriate books, sup- my opening statement at the Senate ones like Rhode Island. porting parental engagement pro- Health Education, Labor, and Pensions Just last week, I hosted a conversa- grams, and reinforcing professional de- Committee be printed in the RECORD. tion with our State’s library profes- velopment, the IAL program helps to There being no objection, the mate- sionals to follow-up on a similar round- support literacy skills to ensure chil- rial was ordered to be printed in the table I held in Rhode Island in 2016 as dren are best positioned for success. RECORD, as follows: I began my work on the Museum and I encourage all of my colleagues to ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE Library Services Act. It was inspiring visit their local libraries and school li- Mr. ALEXANDER. Dr. Lee Gross, of Flor- to hear the many ways in which our li- braries to see firsthand that libraries ida testified last year at this Committee’s braries are hard at work transforming are no longer quaint and quiet places fifth hearing on the cost of health care. He themselves to serve their diverse com- to find the latest books, although they told us that, after seven years as a primary munities. still offer plenty of that. They are com- care doctor, he had an epiphany: too many I was glad the director of IMLS, Dr. munity hubs providing innovative pro- government mandates and insurance compa- Kathryn Matthew, could join us for gramming and services to spark cre- nies were getting between doctors and pa- this event. We have a special duty in tients and making primary care more expen- ativity, boost learning and STEM edu- sive than it needed to be. Rhode Island to elevate the work of cation, promote the use of emerging So in 2010, Dr. Gross created one of the IMLS, which is one of my predecessor, technologies, and develop new career first Direct Primary Care practices. Instead Senator Pell’s, many lasting gifts to pathways. In sum, they are strength- of working with insurance companies and our Nation. ening our communities, our States, and government programs, Dr. Gross’ patients While the President’s budget pro- our Nation. pay him a flat monthly fee directly: $60 a month per adult, $25 a month for one child, poses to once again eliminate funding f for IMLS, I have been able to instead and $10 a month for each additional child. secure an increase of $11 million for VOLUNTEER RESPONDER Dr. Gross is one of more than 300,000 pri- this agency over the last 2 years. There INCENTIVE PROTECTION ACT mary care doctors in the United States who is broad, bipartisan support for the Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I wish most of us go to see for day-to-day medical care—receiving vaccines like the flu shot, work IMLS does, and I am continuing to introduce the Volunteer Responder annual physicals, and help managing chronic to work with my colleagues to increase Incentive Protection Act with my conditions, like diabetes. It is also our entry funding so we can advance IMLS’s mis- friend and colleague from Maryland, point to coordinate additional medical care, sion. Senator CARDIN, which will benefit the if, for example, we need to get our hip re- My work on libraries extends to ones brave women and men who volunteer placed or an MRI to diagnose a problem. in our schools, which also need our at our local firehouses. We heard from Dr. Brent James of the Na- care and attention. Studies show that Across our Nation, volunteer fire- tional Academies of Medicine at our second effective school library programs, fighters play a critical role in helping hearing that between 30 and 50 percent of staffed by a certified school librarian, to ensure the safety of our commu- what we spend on health care is unnecessary. I have asked for specific suggestions on what have a positive impact on student nities and the well-being of our neigh- the federal government can do to lower the achievement and educational success. bors. The State of Maine, for example, cost of health care for American families, Knowing how to find and use informa- has approximately 9,785 firefighters and this year, I am committed to passing tion are essential skills for college, ca- who serve the State’s 1.3 million citi- legislation based on that input to create bet- reers, and life in general. A good school zens. Maine is largely a rural State, ter outcomes and better experiences at a library, staffed by a trained school li- and more than 90 percent of firefighters lower cost. brarian, is where students develop and are volunteers. Without these public- Dr. Gross’ practice is one of about a thou- hone these skills. spirited citizens, many smaller com- sand similar clinics in the United States, and Yet, according to the American Li- is a good example of how a primary care doc- munities would be unable to provide tor can help reduce costs. The first way Dr. brary Association, while 91 percent of firefighting and other emergency serv- Gross does this is by helping with his pa- the over 90,000 public and private ele- ices at all. tients’ wellness. For $60 a month, Dr. Gross mentary and secondary schools in the Often, communities seek to recruit can do EKGs and cortisone injections, man- Nation have a school library, only 61 and retain volunteers by offering mod- age chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma,

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So for ex- ACCESS TO CARE: HEALTH CEN- more than 300,000 primary care doctors in ample, if you have stomach pains at 11 pm, TERS AND PROVIDERS IN UN- the United States, according to the Amer- you could text Dr. Gross, who knows that it DERSERVED COMMUNITIES ican Medical Association. This is the doctor might just be a side effect of a new medicine Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I that most of us go to see for day-to-day med- he prescribed you. ical care—an annual physical, flu vaccine, or And third, primary care is patients’ access ask unanimous consent that a copy of help managing a chronic condition like dia- point to more advanced care. When Dr. Gross my opening statement at the Senate betes. It is our access point to additional refers people for additional care, he is able to Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- medical care, and can refer us to specialists, provide cost and quality information about sions Committee be printed in the if, for example, we need to get our hip re- the different options, so his patients can RECORD. placed or a MRI. choose the best option. There being no objection, the mate- Adam Boehler, who leads the Center for For example, one of his patients with rheu- rial was ordered to be printed in the Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, esti- matoid arthritis was quoted $1,800 for blood mated that primary care is only 2–7 percent RECORD, as follows: work, but Dr. Gross was able to find a lab- of health care spending but could help to im- oratory to offer the blood tests for under ACCESS TO CARE: HEALTH CENTERS AND pact as much as half of all health care spend- $100. This echoes what Adam Boehler, who PROVIDERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ing. leads the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Mr. ALEXANDER. This is the first hearing We will be having a hearing next week on Innovation, recently told me. He estimated of the new Congress so let me take a few how primary care can help control health that primary care is only 3–7 percent of minutes to talk about what we hope to ac- care costs. Today, we are talking about a health care spending but affects as much as complishment these next two years. prime example of primary care: 27 million half of all health care spending. And as Dr. Number one, reducing health care costs. Americans receive their primary care and Roizen of the Cleveland Clinic has said be- And number two, making sure a college de- other services at community health centers. fore this Committee, regular visits to your gree is worth students’ time and money. For example, in Tennessee, after Lewis primary care doctor, along with keeping On health care costs, this Committee has County’s only hospital closed, the closest your immunizations up to date and main- held five hearings on reducing the cost of emergency room for its 12,000 residents was taining at least four measures of good health care. Testimony from Dr. Brent 30 minutes away. The old hospital building health, such as a healthy body mass index James, a member of the National Academy was turned into the Lewis Health Center, a and blood pressure, will help you avoid of Medicine, said that up to half of health community health center which operates as chronic disease about 80 percent of the time. care spending is unnecessary. something between a clinic and full hospital. That startled me and it should startle the This is important because, according to Dr. Lewis Health Center estimates they can American people. That is a massive burden Roizen, over 84 percent of all health care deal with about 90 percent of patients that on American families, businesses, and state spending is on chronic conditions like asth- walk in the door. The center has a full lab- and federal budgets. ma, diabetes, and heart disease. I believe we oratory to run tests, can perform X-rays or I sent a letter to health experts, including can empower primary care doctors, nurse give IVs, and keeps an ambulance ready to the witnesses at our five hearings, asking for practitioners, and physicians assistants to take patients to a partnering hospital if they specific recommendations to reduce health go even a step further. need more care. Because the Lewis Health At our fourth hearing, we heard about how care costs. I’d like to encourage anyone with Center is a community health center, they the cost of health care is in a black box—pa- a specific recommendation to submit your charge patients based on a sliding scale tients have no idea how much a particular comment by March 1 to which means more people have access to and treatment or test will end up costing. Even [email protected]. can afford health care. if information on the cost and quality of A second priority is updating the Higher Community health centers like Lewis health care is easily accessible, patients still Education Act to ensure that the expense of Health Center are one way American fami- have trouble comparing different health care a college education is worth it for students. lies can have access to affordable health care options. The last time we seriously addressed higher For example, earlier this year, hospitals education was in 2007. A lot has happened close to home. This includes a wide range of began to post their prices online, as required since then. health care, including preventive care, help by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid In 2007, there was no iPhone. A micro- managing chronic conditions like asthma or Services, but to the average consumer, this blogging company named Twitter had just high blood pressure, vaccines, and prenatal information has proved to be incomprehen- gained its own separate platform and started care. There are about 1,400 federally-funded sible. to scale globally. And Amazon released health centers that provide outpatient care And while the data may be incomprehen- something called Kindle. In a new book, New to approximately 27 million people, includ- sible today, it is a ripe opportunity for inno- York Times columnist Tom Friedman puts ing 400,000 Tennesseans, at about 12,000 sites vation from private companies, like Health his finger on the year 2007 as ‘‘the techno- across the United States. These other loca- Care Bluebook, a Tennessee company that logical inflection point.’’ So we need to take tions could be a mobile clinic or at a home- testified a hearing last fall, and non-profit a look at this federal support for higher edu- less shelter or school. organizations to arrange the data so primary cation that affects 20 million students and Community health centers have also been care doctors, nurse practitioners, and physi- 6000 universities, colleges, and technical in- an important part of combating the opioid cians assistants can help their patients have stitutions. And our goal includes simplifying crisis that has impacted virtually every com- better outcomes and better experiences at the federal aid application; a fairer way for munity across the country. lower costs. students to repay their loans; and a new sys- Last year, the Department of Health and There are other ways to lower health care tem of accountability for colleges. Human Services provided over $350 million in costs through expanded access to primary I will be working on these priorities with funding specifically to support community care. Dr. Gross’ direct primary care clinic is Ranking Member Patty Murray, with mem- health centers providing care for Americans one example. Another is community health bers of the HELP Committee, and other Sen- in need of substance use disorder or mental centers, which we talked about at our last ators interested reaching a result on low- health services. hearing and that are where 27 million Ameri- ering health care costs and updating the And in 2017, 65,000 Americans received cans go for their primary care. And employ- Higher Education Act. medication-assisted treatment for substance ers are increasingly taking an active role in We hope to complete our work on both of use disorders at a community health center. their employees’ health and in the cost of these things in the first six months of this These centers accept private insurance, health care. year. Medicare and Medicaid, and charge patients One of our new committee members, Sen- And in addition, in these next few months, based on a sliding fee scale so that those who ator Braun, was an employer of a thousand we need to reauthorize the Older Americans are in need of care receive it, regardless of people and was aggressive about helping his Act, which supports the organization and de- ability to pay. employees reduce health care costs. Like pri- livery of social and nutrition services to Community health centers also receive mary care doctors, more good data could older adults and their caregivers and reau- federal funding to help cover their costs. In help employers like Senator Braun more ef- thorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Fiscal Year 2019, these centers received $4 fectively lower health care costs. Employers Treatment Act, important legislation that billion in mandatory funding and $1.6 billion are also employing a doctor on-site so em- funds major grant programs that provide a in discretionary funding. Congress has to act ployees don’t have to take time off of work social services response to issues of child by the end of September to make sure com- to see a primary care doctor. abuse and neglect. munity health centers continue to receive On-site primary care makes it easier to And today’s topic—extending federal fund- this federal funding and keep their doors keep employees healthy by helping to man- ing for community health centers, as well as open.

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With his mother at his side President Ronald Reagan nominated to expire in September: the Teaching Health as his campaign manager, he ran for Judge Fox to serve as a U.S. District Center Graduate Medical Education Pro- and was elected to the U.S. House of Court Judge for the Eastern District of gram; National Health Service Corps; Spe- Representatives in 1982 from Wiscon- North Carolina on September 13, 1982. cial Diabetes Program; and Special Diabetes sin’s 5th Congressional District in Judge Fox served the residents of Program for Indians. southeastern Wisconsin, where he North Carolina for more than 35 years. Today we will hear about how the commu- nity health centers program is working and served five terms. He served as chief judge from 1990 to how to ensure 27 million Americans can con- Moody was a progressive voice in 1997 and assumed senior status on Jan- tinue to have access to quality health care Congress in the spirit of Wisconsin’s uary 31, 2001. Even after assuming sen- closer to their homes and at a more afford- greatest progressive, Robert M. ‘‘Fight- ior status, Judge Fox maintained a full able cost. ing Bob’’ La Follette. He was an early caseload until he retired in 2017. Judge Community health centers, and hospitals advocate of gay rights and wilderness Fox was known as courteous but firm across the country, rely on a well-trained preservation. In 1991, he authored a fed- and was widely respected by everyone health care workforce. erally funded universal health care bill who came into his courtroom. Two federally funded workforce programs, which train doctors and nurses, expire this to cover the 37 million Americans who In addition to his decades of public year. lacked insurance at the time, including service, Judge Fox served as director of The first is the Teaching Health Center 550,000 Wisconsinites. He proposed pay- the law alumni association for the Uni- Graduate Medical Education Program that ing for the coverage with higher taxes versity of North Carolina in 1964 and helps train primary care doctors and dentists on corporations and wealthy individ- president of the law foundation at the in community-based settings, often at com- uals. University of North Carolina from 1977 munity health centers. After an unsuccessful U.S. Senate to 1979. Judge Fox served on numerous And second, the National Health Service race in 1992, he returned to his passion civic boards, including the University Corps, which provides scholarships and loan repayment for health care professionals who for international affairs. In 1995, he be- of North Carolina Board of Visitors, go to work in rural or underserved areas. came the chief financial officer of the the Boy Scouts, the United Way, the More than half of these doctors choose to United Nation’s International Fund for Family Service Society, Opportunities, work at one of the 12,000 community health Agricultural Development, which fo- Inc., Davis Healthcare, and the Chil- centers and affiliated sites across the coun- cuses on improving the living stand- dren’s Home Society. Judge Fox was try as part of their service requirement. ards in the agricultural sectors of de- also an active member of Ducks Unlim- I look forward to hearing from the wit- veloping countries. He served on the ited. He loved the outdoors and spent nesses today and learning more about all three of these programs, and discussing how board of the National Iranian Amer- significant time and resources on con- we can work together to ensure funding for ican Council and as an elections ob- servation management efforts. these programs is extended so Americans can server in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Most importantly, Judge Fox was a continue to have access to affordable health the Ukraine. His post congressional ca- devoted husband, father, and grand- care closer to home. reer also included work as professor, an father. I am grateful to Judge Fox for f economist and a financial adviser his service and to his family for shar- Jim Moody took his role as a public ing his time with the residents of REMEMBERING JIM MOODY servant very seriously. It was a respon- North Carolina. He will be greatly Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today sibility and an honor that he carried missed. I rise to recognize the career and leg- proudly. He cared deeply about the eco- f acy of former U.S. Representative Jim nomic stability and well-being of his Moody, who passed away on March 22, constituents and of people around the TRIBUTE TO DIANA MILETE 2019. Born James Powers Moody, he globe. He will be fondly remembered as Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise was an influential leader in Demo- one of Wisconsin’s great progressive today to honor the career of Diana cratic politics in Wisconsin in the 1970s leaders. Milete. Diana has spent her life in pub- and 1980s. f lic service and has made a difference in Born in 1935 in Virginia, Jim spent the lives of tens of thousands of Ohio- much of his childhood abroad. His fa- REMEMBERING JAMES C. FOX ans. ther was an official with the American Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, Judge Diana came to my congressional of- Red Cross, and his mother worked in James C. Fox, who served as a Federal fice when I was very first elected to the relief efforts for refugees. Jim was District Court Judge for the Eastern House and has been with us ever since, heavily influenced by his parents’ District of North Carolina for more through all my time in the House and international focus, and he developed a than 35 years, passed away Saturday, my entire 12 years in the Senate. When passion for foreign cultures and global March 23, 2019, at the age of 90. she retires at the end of this month, affairs at an early age. He attended Judge Fox was born on November 6, she will have spent more than three school in Shanghai before graduating 1928, in Atchison, KS. As a young boy, decades in Federal service. from an English-language high school his family moved to Greensboro, NC, Helping Ohioans is one of the most in Athens, Greece. where he grew up. Judge Fox graduated important things our office does, and After graduating from Haverford Col- from the University of North Carolina as the head of our constituent services lege in Pennsylvania in 1957, Jim at Chapel Hill in 1950 and married program, her work has touched the worked in the former Yugoslavia and Katharine deRosset Rhett on December lives of more than 59,000 Ohioans. Iran with CARE, an international hu- 30, 1950. Judge Fox served as a corporal These were seniors trying to navigate manitarian organization. He joined the in the United States Army Reserve Federal Agencies to get the Medicare Peace Corps in the organization’s early from 1951–1959. and Social Security benefits they days and established the first Peace Judge Fox attended law school at the earned over a lifetime of work. They Corps programs in Pakistan and Ban- University of North Carolina School of were veterans and their families trying gladesh. He spoke many languages, in- Law, where he graduated in 1957 with to secure medals and VA benefits. They cluding Greek, Farsi, Croatian, Span- highest honors. Subsequently, he took were Ohio workers trying to claim the ish and French. a clerkship with Judge Donnell Gilliam tax credits they earned. Jim received a master’s degree it who predated Judge Fox as a U.S. Dis- Diana went above and beyond the public administration from Harvard trict Court Judge for the Eastern Dis- call of duty for so many Ohioans. University’s John F. Kennedy’s School trict of North Carolina. Judge Fox en- I remember 21⁄2 years ago, right be- of Government in 1967 and a doctorate tered private practice in 1959 with the fore the Fourth of July, our office re- in economics from the University of firm Carter & Murchison in New Han- ceived a request for assistance from a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.013 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2431 man in Cleveland named Danny Sala- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS der City, NV, which stands as a testa- zar, who was trying to arrange visas for ment to the more than 9,000 Korean his family to visit him from the Do- war veterans buried there. Chuck per- minican Republic. You may recognize REMEMBERING EVERETT CHAVEZ sisted for over 24 years to see this the name Danny Salazar—he was the ∑ Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, it is project come to fruition, and as a com- Cleveland Indians’ star pitcher, and the an honor to remember and recognize munity, we are beyond grateful for his reason he wanted his family to come the life of Governor Everett Chavez. dedication to this worthy cause. visit was because he had been selected Governor Chavez devoted his life to Known as a leader and community to play in the MLB All-Star Game in the people of Santo Domingo Pueblo servant throughout southern Nevada, San Diego. Diana got right on the case, and to building a strong future for the Chuck was most recently recognized as News 3 Las Vegas’s Veteran of the and, working with other members of next generation of leaders in Indian Country. Month. Throughout the month of our team, she was able to make sure Chavez served three terms as the March, we saluted Chuck for his tire- Danny’s family got visa appointments Governor of Kewa Pueblo, also known less work to make our community, in time for the game. Danny’s mother as Santo Domingo. State, and country a better, safer, and got to come watch the game with her Governor Chavez also served as the more just place. I am grateful for Com- son, and he sent our office a picture of superintendent of the Santa Fe Indian mander Johnson’s sacrifice and patri- him and his family at Petco Park—a School, mentoring Native youth and otism and look forward to observing picture that hung on Diana’s wall. setting high expectations for their edu- his continued work on behalf of vet- Of course Diana’s efforts weren’t re- cational achievements. erans in Nevada and beyond.∑ stricted to Major League Baseball He was a proud graduate of the Uni- f versity of New Mexico, where he re- players. Our office helps any Ohioan TRIBUTE TO JESSICA HEINZ who needs it, and we have received ceived a degree in electrical engineer- ∑ Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I piles of letters over the years from ing. recognize Jessica Heinz, an intern in Ohioans writing to thank Diana for all Thanks to his dedication, many stu- dents received scholarships for college my Washington, DC, office, for all the her hard work for them. and put their education to work in hard work she has done on behalf of After Diana helped her with her So- their communities. myself, my staff, and the State of cial Security claim, a woman from Governor Chavez was powerful at in- South Dakota. Elyria wrote: ‘‘Diana, you are an angel fluencing policy to benefit Indian Jessica is a graduate of the Univer- in disguise. You literally saved my life Country at the highest levels of gov- sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. and ended my despair.’’ Another ernment. She is currently pursuing her master of woman from Avon wrote to Diana, Governor Chavez served on President science degree in terrorism and secu- ‘‘Many thanks for doing the near im- Obama’s advisory committee for Na- rity policy at American University. possible!’’ tive American and Alaskan Natives. Jessica is a dedicated and diligent He worked with New Mexico Sec- worker who has been devoted to get- Diana didn’t stop with helping indi- retary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver ting the most out of her internship ex- vidual Ohioans. Over the years she to increase voter registration and elec- perience and has been a true asset to worked on several cases related to ALS tion participation in Native commu- the office. patients, who faced a mandatory wait- nities. I extend my sincere thanks and ap- ing period of two years before they He was constantly building partner- preciation to Jessica for all of the fine could receive disability benefits. Trag- ships and implementing major initia- work she has done and wish her contin- ically, ALS is a fast-progressing dis- tives in his community. ued success in the years to come.∑ ease, and many patients pass away be- He was hard at work serving others f fore the 2-year waiting period is over. until the very end. RECOGNIZING VERMONT MEALS Diana brought the issue to our office’s New Mexico has lost one of our great- ON WHEELS attention, and our legislative staff est leaders. went to work. I joined my colleagues in My thoughts are with Governor ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I the House and Senate to introduce leg- Chavez’s family. would like to recognize the tremendous islation to fix this, and we eventually His legacy will endure in all of those work of Vermont’s Meals on Wheels got it done. We reduced the 2-year he inspired through his selfless ac- programs. Last year, Meals on Wheels ∑ prepared and home-delivered nearly waiting period to 5 months. This year, tions. 800,000 freshly cooked nutritious meals as Diana’s time with our office comes f to more than 5,700 Vermont seniors. In to a close, I have joined a bipartisan TRIBUTE TO CHARLES ‘‘CHUCK’’ our State the second oldest in the Na- group of colleagues to introduce legis- JOHNSON tion, these meals are essential to help- lation to eliminate the waiting period ∑ Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, today I ing ensure that older Vermonters, par- for ALS patients all together. That is have the privilege of recognizing the ticularly those living in rural areas, how our office works best—we talk to distinguished service of Commander have access to adequate nutrition. Ohioans, dedicated workers in Ohio Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Johnson, a highly re- These meals are made possible by the like Diana listen to their stories and spected Korean and Vietnam war vet- hard work of hundreds of dedicated bring their issues to the attention of eran. Having enlisted in the U.S. Army professionals and volunteers at our office, and our legislative staff at age 16 before completing his high Vermont’s five Area Agencies on works on a solution. school education, Chuck served his Aging, local Meals on Wheels pro- We are all going to miss Diana when country honorably for 21 years on the viders, and senior centers. From the she retires at the end of this month, front lines of combat in both Korea and chefs who prepare the nutritious meals, but she has earned a long and happy re- Vietnam. to the senior center staff that coordi- tirement spent with her family in Lo- Chuck’s commitment to serve did not nate deliveries, to the volunteer driv- rain. Diana’s impact on this office will waver after returning home, and he has ers who deliver the meals, Vermont’s spent much of his civilian life advo- be felt long after she is gone. She has Meals on Wheels network is a critically cating and caring for Nevada’s vet- important part of our social safety net built one of the best casework oper- erans, fighting to ensure that their for older Vermonters. ations in the country, and I know her service is never forgotten. Commander Of course, Meals on Wheels is much team is going to carry on Diana’s leg- of the Southern Nevada chapter of the more than just delivering a nutritious acy, serving Ohioans with compassion Korean War Veterans Association, meal, as important as that is. Volun- and dedication for years to come. Chuck played a critical role in estab- teer drivers also provide invaluable so- Diana, thank you for your service to lishing a Korean War Memorial at the cial interaction and companionship for the people of Ohio. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boul- the seniors they visit, which goes a

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Without this vidual Assistance for a Major Disaster’’ EXECUTIVE AND OTHER (RIN1660–AA83) received in the Office of the social interaction, seniors are more COMMUNICATIONS President of the Senate on April 10, 2019; to likely to have feelings of loneliness and the Committee on Homeland Security and depression, which puts them at higher The following communications were Governmental Affairs. risk for dementia, chronic disease, laid before the Senate, together with EC–977. A communication from the Deputy falls, and hospitalization. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, The regular visits by Meals on uments, and were referred as indicated: Small Business Administration, transmit- Wheels volunteers serve another pur- EC–969. A communication from the Acting ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- pose, as well. The drivers check to Secretary of Defense, transmitting the re- titled ‘‘Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation port of three (3) officers authorized to wear Adjustments’’ (RIN3245–AH03) received in the make sure that the seniors are safe, se- Office of the President of the Senate on April cure, and warm. They know each per- the insignia of the grade of vice admiral in accordance with title 10, United States Code, 10, 2019; to the Committee on Small Business son they visit and recognize imme- section 777a, this will not cause the Depart- and Entrepreneurship. diately if something doesn’t seem ment to exceed the number of frocked offi- right. It is no exaggeration to say that cers authorized; to the Committee on Armed f Meals on Wheels volunteers have avert- Services. ed tragedies and even saved lives after EC–970. A communication from the Senior PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS finding seniors who have fallen or are Official performing the duties of the Under The following petitions and memo- in the midst of a medical emergency. Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- rials were laid before the Senate and Last month was ‘‘March for Meals,’’ ness), transmitting the report of an officer were referred or ordered to lie on the authorized to wear the insignia of the grade when Meals on Wheels programs across of rear admiral (lower half) in accordance table as indicated: the country commemorate the March with title 10, United States Code, section 777, POM–30. A resolution adopted by the Town 1972 signing into law of an amendment this will not cause the Department to exceed Commission of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Flor- to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to the number of frocked officers authorized; to ida expressing the Commission’s opposition create a national nutrition program for the Committee on Armed Services. to legislation prohibiting local regulation of seniors 60 years and older. As we often EC–971. A communication from the Chief vacation rentals; to the Committee on Bank- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. do, many of my Vermont staff rode POM–31. A resolution adopted by the Board along with Meals on Wheels volunteers Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of Supervisors of the City and County of San across the State to see the wonderful a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community Francisco, California, relative to new Title X work they are doing and highlight the Eligibility; West Virginia: Fairmont, City of, regulations; to the Committee on Health, importance of Meals on Wheels in the Marion County’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket Education, Labor, and Pensions. lives of thousands of Vermonters. No. FEMA–2019–0003)) received in the Office POM–32. A petition from a citizen of the Let me end by thanking the Meals on of the President of the Senate on April 10, State of Ohio relative to the Ohio State Su- Wheels staff and volunteers in Vermont 2019; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, preme Court; to the Committee on the Judi- ciary. for their remarkable work.∑ and Urban Affairs. EC–972. A communication from the Regula- f tion Policy Development Coordinator, Office f MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT of Regulation Policy and Management, De- partment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Messages from the President of the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled JOINT RESOLUTIONS United States were communicated to ‘‘Release of Information from Department of The following bills and joint resolu- the Senate by Ms. Ridgway, one of his Veterans Affairs’ Records’’ (RIN2900–AQ27) tions were introduced, read the first secretaries. received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate and second times by unanimous con- f on April 5, 2019; to the Committee on Vet- sent, and referred as indicated: EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED erans’ Affairs. By Ms. SMITH (for herself and Mr. CAS- EC–973. A communication from the Assist- SIDY): In executive session the Presiding Of- ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of S. 1140. A bill to amend the Public Health ficer laid before the Senate messages Health and Human Services, transmitting, Service Act with respect to the treatment from the President of the United pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘FY 2018 under section 351(k)(7) of such Act (relating States submitting sundry nominations Report to Congress: Review of Medicare’s to exclusivity for reference products) of cer- and a withdrawal which were referred Program for Oversight of Accrediting Orga- tain products deemed to have a biological to the appropriate committees. nizations and the Clinical Laboratory Im- product license pursuant to section 7002 of (The messages received today are provement Validation Program’’; to the the Biologics Price Competition and Innova- Committees on Finance; and Health, Edu- tion Act of 2009; to the Committee on Health, printed at the end of the Senate cation, Labor, and Pensions. Education, Labor, and Pensions. proceedings.) EC–974. A communication from the Direc- By Ms. STABENOW (for herself and f tor of Regulations and Policy Management Mr. BURR): Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- S. 1141. A bill to provide predictability and MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE partment of Health and Human Services, certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and en- At 11:24 a.m., a message from the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of courage investment; to the Committee on Fi- House of Representatives, delivered by a rule entitled ‘‘Implementing the Food and nance. Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Drug Administration Food Safety Mod- By Mr. HEINRICH (for himself, Mr. ernization Act; Technical Amendment’’ GARDNER, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. BENNET, nounced that the House has passed the (RINs 0910–AG10, 0910–AG35, 0910–AG36) re- Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. following bill, in which it requests the ceived during adjournment of the Senate in MERKLEY, Ms. SMITH, Mr. REED, Mr. concurrence of the Senate: the Office of the President of the Senate on BOOKER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. H.R. 1644. An act to restore the open inter- April 5, 2019; to the Committee on Health, HASSAN): net order of the Federal Communications Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 1142. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Commission. EC–975. A communication from the Deputy enue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for Director, Office of National Security, De- energy storage technologies, and for other f partment of Health and Human Services, purposes; to the Committee on Finance. MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and a rule entitled ‘‘Privacy Act; Implementa- Mr. PETERS): The following bills were read the first tion’’ (RIN0991–AC10) received in the Office S. 1143. A bill to amend title 10, United time: of the President of the Senate on April 10, States Code, to improve testing and inspec- H.R. 1644. An act to restore the open inter- 2019; to the Committee on Health, Education, tions for lead on military installations, in net order of the Federal Communications Labor, and Pensions. Department of Defense housing and schools, Commission. EC–976. A communication from the Chief and in military dependent children, and for H.R. 1957. An act to amend the Internal Counsel, Federal Emergency Management other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and im- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Services.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G11AP6.061 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2433 By Mr. RUBIO: S. 1153. A bill to explicitly make unauthor- tion of children, and for other purposes; to S. 1144. A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters ized access to Department of Education in- the Committee on the Judiciary. Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to im- formation technology systems and the mis- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mr. prove mapping under the National Flood In- use of identification devices issued by the BLUMENTHAL, Mr. LANKFORD, and Mr. surance Program, and for other purposes; to Department of Education a criminal act; to CARPER): the Committee on Banking, Housing, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, S. 1165. A bill to clarify responsibilities re- Urban Affairs. and Pensions. lated to unaccompanied alien children, to By Mr. SHELBY: By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mrs. provide additional protections and tracking S. 1145. A bill to repeal the current Inter- BLACKBURN): mechanisms for such children, and for other nal Revenue Code and replace it with a flat S. 1154. A bill to amend title 38, United purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- tax, thereby guaranteeing economic growth States Code, to establish an advisory com- ary. and fairness for all Americans; to the Com- mittee on the implementation by the De- By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and mittee on Finance. partment of Veterans Affairs of an electronic Ms. BALDWIN): By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Ms. health record; to the Committee on Vet- S. 1166. A bill to direct the Assistant Sec- COLLINS): erans’ Affairs. retary of Commerce for Communications and S. 1146. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mrs. Information to make grants for the estab- cans Act of 1965 to require the Assistant Sec- CAPITO, and Mr. KENNEDY): lishment or expansion of internet exchange retary for Aging to identify and disseminate S. 1155. A bill to terminate the prohibitions facilities, and for other purposes; to the best practices for the National Family Care- on the exportation and importation of nat- Committee on Commerce, Science, and giver Support program, and for other pur- ural gas, and for other purposes; to the Com- Transportation. poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. cation, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. KING, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. REED): Ms. SMITH, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. VAN HOL- S. 1156. A bill to amend title 10, United BLUMENTHAL, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. LEN, Mr. LEAHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. States Code, to require the Secretary of each PETERS, Mr. REED, Ms. WARREN, and MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. REED, Mr. military department to develop resilience Mr. WYDEN): CARPER, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. CANT- plans for installations of the Department of S. 1167. A bill to require the Assistant Sec- WELL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CARDIN, Defense, and for other purposes; to the Com- retary of Commerce for Communications and Mr. SANDERS, Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, mittee on Armed Services. Information to establish a State Digital Eq- Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. TESTER, Mr. By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. uity Capacity Grant Program, and for other UDALL, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WARNER, KAINE): purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, S. 1157. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. BENNET, Mrs. Science, and Transportation. cation Act of 1965 to establish a scholarship GILLIBRAND, Mr. COONS, Mr. By Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Mr. program for educators of rural students and BLUMENTHAL, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. BALD- LANKFORD, and Mr. SCOTT of South provide for loan forgiveness for rural edu- WIN, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. Carolina): cators, to amend the Elementary and Sec- HEINRICH, Mr. KING, Mr. KAINE, Ms. S. 1168. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- ondary Education Act of 1965 to provide pro- WARREN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BOOKER, cation Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at fessional development grants for rural ele- Mr. PETERS, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. public institutions of higher education for mentary schools and secondary schools, and HASSAN, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. CORTEZ religious groups; to the Committee on for other purposes; to the Committee on MASTO, Ms. SMITH, Mr. JONES, and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ms. ROSEN): By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Mrs. By Mr. TESTER: S. 1147. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- SHAHEEN, Mr. CASSIDY, and Mr. BEN- S. 1158. A bill to establish a 5-year ban on tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for ad- NET): individuals appointed to Executive Schedule ditional disclosure requirements for corpora- S. 1169. A bill to amend the Federal Food, positions and Members of Congress engaging tions, labor organizations, Super PACs and Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to cit- in lobbying activities at the Federal level; to other entities, and for other purposes; to the izen petitions; to the Committee on Health, the Committee on the Judiciary. Committee on Rules and Administration. Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. BENNET (for himself, Ms. MUR- By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mrs. By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. ALEX- KOWSKI, and Mr. CASEY): ANDER, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CORNYN, SHAHEEN): S. 1159. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. BLUNT, S. 1148. A bill to amend title 49, United cans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. INHOFE, Ms. States Code, to require the Administrator of Inclusivity and Sexual Health and a rural MCSALLY, Mr. THUNE, Mr. SASSE, Mr. the Federal Aviation Administration to give outreach grant program carried out by that ROMNEY, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. preferential consideration to individuals who Office, and for other purposes; to the Com- have successfully completed air traffic con- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and GRASSLEY, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. KEN- troller training and veterans when hiring air Pensions. NEDY, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, traffic control specialists; to the Committee By Ms. SMITH: Ms. ERNST, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. WICKER, on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 1160. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. DAINES, Mr. By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. ROB- Prevention and Treatment Act to increase LANKFORD, and Mr. GRAHAM): ERTS, and Mr. THUNE): support for mental health; to the Committee S. 1170. A bill to amend the Employee Re- S. 1149. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. tirement Income Security Act of 1974 to es- enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the de- By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. tablish additional criteria for determining duction for qualified business income; to the UDALL): when employers may join together in a Committee on Finance. S. 1161. A bill to support the education of group or association of employers that will By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. Indian children; to the Committee on Indian be treated as an employer under section 3(5) SASSE, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. CRAMER, Affairs. of such Act for purposes of sponsoring a Ms. ERNST, and Mr. LANKFORD): By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Ms. ERNST, group health plan, and for other purposes; to S. 1150. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. CRAMER, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, enue Code of 1986 to provide a child tax cred- Mr. BRAUN): and Pensions. it for pregnant moms with respect to their S. 1162. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. TILLIS (for himself and Ms. unborn children; to the Committee on Fi- enue Code of 1986 to make permanent the in- WARREN): nance. dividual tax provisions of the tax reform law, S. 1171. A bill to suspend the current com- By Mr. SCOTT of Florida (for himself and for other purposes; to the Committee on pensation packages for all officers of Fannie and Mr. RUBIO): Finance. Mae and Freddie Mac; to the Committee on S. 1151. A bill to prohibit contracting with By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Ms. STABE- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. persons that have business operations with NOW, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. the Maduro regime, and for other purposes; KING, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MENENDEZ, REED, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. to the Committee on Homeland Security and Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. RISCH): MERKLEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. HAR- Governmental Affairs. S. 1163. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- RIS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. SMITH, Mr. By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion BOOKER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BROWN, COTTON): for assistance provided to participants in and Mr. CARDIN): S. 1152. A bill to provide for the transfer of certain veterinary student loan repayment S. 1172. A bill to require full funding of administrative jurisdiction over certain par- or forgiveness programs; to the Committee part A of title I of the Elementary and Sec- cels of Federal land in Arlington, Virginia, on Finance. ondary Education Act of 1965 and the Indi- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mrs. HYDE–SMITH (for herself, viduals with Disabilities Education Act; to Energy and Natural Resources. Mrs. CAPITO, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. DAINES): and Pensions. BRAUN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, and Mrs. S. 1164. A bill to amend title 18, United By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. FISCHER): States Code, to prohibit black market adop- ALEXANDER):

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.023 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 S. 1173. A bill to amend the Public Health S. 1183. A bill to establish an energy stor- S. 1194. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency age and microgrid grant and technical assist- enue Code of 1986 to establish a free on-line Medical Services for Children program; to ance program; to the Committee on Energy tax preparation and filing service and pro- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Natural Resources. grams that allow taxpayers to access third- and Pensions. By Mr. RUBIO: party provided tax return information; to By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. S. 1184. A bill to reform the inspection the Committee on Finance. BROWN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. process of housing assisted by the Depart- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. MERKLEY): ment of Housing and Urban Development, DAINES, Mr. TESTER, Ms. CORTEZ S. 1174. A bill to provide that 12 weeks of and for other purposes; to the Committee on MASTO, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. SCHUMER, leave made available to a Federal employee Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. WYDEN, shall be paid leave, and for other purposes; to By Mr. LEAHY: Mr. JONES, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Ms. the Committee on Homeland Security and S. 1185. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ROSEN, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. BENNET, Ms. Governmental Affairs. enue Code of 1986 to disallow any deduction CANTWELL, Ms. WARREN, Mr. By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself and for punitive damages, and for other purposes; MERKLEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. Mr. KAINE): to the Committee on Finance. HOEVEN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. ROUNDS, S. 1175. A bill to improve the public service By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. Mr. COONS, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. loan forgiveness program; to the Committee YOUNG, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. HIRONO, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. MERKLEY, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. CANT- Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. UDALL, Ms. SMITH, By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. WELL, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. BROWN): CASEY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. KAINE, Ms. MENENDEZ): S. 1176. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- BALDWIN, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. COONS, and S. 1195. A bill to amend title 38, United cation Act of 1965 to promote the matricula- Mr. BOOKER): States Code, to clarify presumption relating tion, and increase in the graduation rates, of S. 1186. A bill to promote democracy and to the exposure of certain veterans who individuals with disabilities within higher human rights in Burma, and for other pur- served in the vicinity of the Republic of education; to the Committee on Health, Edu- poses; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Vietnam, and for other purposes; to the Com- cation, Labor, and Pensions. tions. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. By Mrs. GILLIBRAND: By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. S. 1187. A bill to prevent childhood expo- SULLIVAN, and Mr. KING): JOHNSON): S. 1177. A bill to establish a congression- sure to chlorpyrifos through certain school S. 1196. A bill to designate the facility of ally chartered seaway development corpora- meal programs; to the Committee on Agri- the United States Postal Service located at tion in the Arctic, consistent with cus- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 1715 Linnerud Drive in Sun Prairie, Wis- UL- tomary international law, with the intention By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. S consin, as the ‘‘Fire Captain Cory Barr Post LIVAN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. of uniting Arctic nations in a cooperative Office Building’’; to the Committee on WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. PERDUE): Arctic shipping union, where voluntary col- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- S. 1188. A bill to promote United States- lective maritime shipping fees will help fund fairs. Mongolia trade by authorizing duty-free the infrastructural and environmental de- By Mr. MARKEY: treatment for certain imports from Mon- S. 1197. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mands of safe and reliable shipping in the re- golia, and for other purposes; to the Com- gion; to the Committee on Commerce, enue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for mittee on Finance. construction of new all-electric homes; to Science, and Transportation. By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mrs. the Committee on Finance. MENENDEZ): By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. S. 1189. A bill to require the Secretary of WICKER, and Mr. LEAHY): MENENDEZ, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. VAN State to determine whether the Russian Fed- S. 1198. A bill to ensure that significantly HOLLEN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MERKLEY, eration should be designated as a state spon- more students graduate college with the and Ms. SMITH): sor of terrorism and whether Russian-spon- international knowledge and experience es- S. 1178. A bill to require aircraft manufac- sored armed entities in Ukraine should be sential for success in today’s global economy turers to offer or provide non-required safety designated as foreign terrorist organizations; through the establishment of the Senator enhancing equipment of an aircraft without to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the additional charge to an air carrier, and for By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself and Mrs. Department of Education; to the Committee other purposes; to the Committee on Com- SHAHEEN): on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. merce, Science, and Transportation. S. 1190. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. Social Security Act to provide for payments BURR): SCHATZ, and Mr. SULLIVAN): for certain rural health clinic and Federally S. 1199. A bill to amend the Public Health S. 1179. A bill to amend the Arctic Re- qualified health center services furnished to Service Act to revise and extend the poison search and Policy Act of 1984 to modify the hospice patients under the Medicare pro- center network program; to the Committee membership of the Arctic Research Commis- gram; to the Committee on Finance. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. sion, to establish an Arctic Executive Steer- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. ing Committee, and for other purposes; to TESTER, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. JONES, Mr. GARDNER, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. MUR- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and BOOZMAN, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. DAINES, KOWSKI, Mr. BENNET, Mr. SULLIVAN, Transportation. and Ms. HARRIS): Ms. HARRIS, Mr. PAUL, Ms. CORTEZ By Mr. UDALL (for himself, Ms. BALD- S. 1191. A bill to reauthorize section 340H of MASTO, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. PETERS, WIN, Ms. CANTWELL, Ms. CORTEZ the Public Health Service Act to continue to Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. KING, Mr. SAND- MASTO, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. KLO- encourage the expansion, maintenance, and ERS, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BUCHAR, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, establishment of approved graduate medical LEAHY, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. SMITH, Mr. residency programs at qualified teaching WARREN, Ms. HIRONO, and Mr. TESTER, and Ms. WARREN): health centers, and for other purposes; to the CRAMER): S. 1180. A bill to extend the full Federal Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and S. 1200. A bill to create protections for de- medical assistance percentage to urban In- Pensions. pository institutions that provide financial dian organizations; to the Committee on Fi- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. services to cannabis-related legitimate busi- nance. CARDIN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. CARPER, Mr. nesses and service providers for such busi- By Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Ms. BROWN, and Ms. CORTEZ MASTO): nesses, and for other purposes; to the Com- COLLINS): S. 1192. A bill to set minimum standards mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- S. 1181. A bill to amend the Child Abuse for tax return preparers; to the Committee fairs. Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for on Finance. By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Ms. better protections for children raised in kin- By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. ship families outside of the foster care sys- JONES, Mr. WARNER, Mr. KAINE, Ms. CRAMER, and Mr. DAINES): tem; to the Committee on Health, Edu- DUCKWORTH, and Mr. BROWN): S. 1201. A bill to amend the fossil energy cation, Labor, and Pensions. S. 1193. A bill to amend the Surface Mining research and development provisions of the By Mrs. HYDE-SMITH: Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to ex- Energy Policy Act of 2005 to enhance fossil S. 1182. A bill to designate the facility of tend the period during which certain rec- fuel technology, and for other purposes; to the United States Postal Service located at lamation fees are required to be paid; to the the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 201 West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Committee on Energy and Natural Re- sources. Mississippi, as the ‘‘Deputy Donald William sources. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrolman By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mrs. PORTMAN): James White Memorial Post Office Building’’ SHAHEEN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. BALD- S. 1202. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ; to the Committee on Homeland Security WIN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. UDALL, Mr. Social Security Act to provide for a perma- and Governmental Affairs. MARKEY, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. HAS- nent Independence at Home medical practice By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and SAN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. BOOKER, and program under the Medicare program; to the Mr. MORAN): Mr. BLUMENTHAL): Committee on Finance.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.025 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2435 By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. prohibition on inaccurate caller identifica- technological dominance of the United KAINE, Ms. WARREN, Mr. tion information and to require providers of States Armed Forces and supporting the des- BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. telephone service to offer technology to sub- ignation of April 25, 2019, as ‘‘Department of DURBIN, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. VAN HOL- scribers to reduce the incidence of unwanted Defense Laboratory Day 2019’’; to the Com- LEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. telephone calls and text messages, and for mittee on Armed Services. MERKLEY, Ms. HASSAN, Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on Com- By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mr. DUCKWORTH, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. BALD- merce, Science, and Transportation. COONS): WIN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. CASEY, and Ms. By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mrs. S. Res. 161. A resolution supporting the ROSEN): GILLIBRAND, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. BALD- goals and ideals of World Malaria Day; to the S. 1203. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- WIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. BOOKER, and Committee on Foreign Relations. cation Act of 1965 in order to improve the Mr. BLUMENTHAL): By Ms. WARREN (for herself and Ms. public service loan forgiveness program, and S. 1213. A bill to provide health insurance COLLINS): for other purposes; to the Committee on reform, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. Res. 162. A resolution supporting the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. mittee on Finance. designation of April 2019 as ‘‘National Do- By Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. KAINE, By Mr. MARKEY: nate Life Month’’; to the Committee on Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, S. 1214. A bill to establish and protect indi- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ms. SMITH, and Ms. HASSAN): vidual and collective privacy rights, and for By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. S. 1204. A bill to authorize the Secretary of other purposes; to the Committee on Com- CRUZ): Education to establish an Advisory Commis- merce, Science, and Transportation. S. Res. 163. A resolution commending and sion on Serving and Supporting Students By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. congratulating the Lady Bears of Baylor with Mental Health Disabilities in Institu- REED) (by request): University on winning the 2019 National Col- tions of Higher Education, and for other pur- S. 1215. A bill to authorize appropriations legiate Athletic Association Division I wom- poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of en’s basketball championship; considered cation, Labor, and Pensions. the Department of Defense and for military and agreed to. By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Ms. construction, to prescribe military personnel By Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. strengths for such fiscal year, and for other KAINE): BLUMENTHAL): purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- S. Res. 164. A resolution commending the S. 1205. A bill to amend the Equal Credit ices. University of Virginia men’s basketball Opportunity Act to require creditors to re- By Mr. INHOFE: team for winning the 2019 National Colle- quest demographic information from appli- S. 1216. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- giate Athletic Association Division I Men’s cants for certain types of credit in order to enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Basketball Championship; considered and prevent discriminatory lending practices depreciation rules for property used pre- agreed to. with respect to those applicants, and for dominantly within an Indian reservation; to By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mrs. other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- the Committee on Finance. BLACKBURN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mrs. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. By Mr. INHOFE: FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, Mr. SCHUMER, By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. S. 1217. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BROWN, Ms. KLO- KENNEDY): enue Code of 1986 to eliminate the taxable in- BUCHAR, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. BAR- S. 1206. A bill to amend title 49, United come limit on percentage depletion for oil RASSO, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. COONS, Mr. States Code, to prohibit aircraft from having and natural gas produced from marginal BLUMENTHAL, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. KING, in place cameras and microphones that can properties; to the Committee on Finance. Mr. PETERS, Mr. CASSIDY, and Mr. monitor passengers; to the Committee on By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. VAN HOLLEN): Commerce, Science, and Transportation. BLUNT, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, S. Res. 165. A resolution recognizing the By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself, Ms. Mr. BLUMENTHAL, and Ms. importance of vaccinations and immuniza- SINEMA, and Ms. MCSALLY): DUCKWORTH): tions in the United States; considered and S. 1207. A bill to approve the settlement of S. 1218. A bill to require the review of the agreed to. the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation service of certain members of the Armed By Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Mr. in Utah, and for other purposes; to the Com- Forces during World War I to determine if HAWLEY): mittee on Indian Affairs. such members should be awarded the Medal S. Res. 166. A resolution expressing support By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and of Honor, to authorize the award of the for the designation of May 1, 2019, as ‘‘Silver Mrs. GILLIBRAND): Medal of Honor based on the results of the Star Service Banner Day’’; considered and S. 1208. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime review, and for other purposes; to the Com- agreed to . Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with re- mittee on Armed Services. By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. KING, spect to payments to certain public safety By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mr. Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BENNET, Mr. officers who have become permanently and COONS, and Mr. KING): PORTMAN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. totally disabled as a result of personal inju- S. 1219. A bill to provide for the discharge GARDNER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. ALEX- ries sustained in the line of duty, and for of parent borrower liability if a student on ANDER, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- whose behalf a parent has received certain HIRONO, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. MANCHIN, diciary. student loans becomes disabled; to the Com- Mr. RUBIO, Mr. REED, Mr. HOEVEN, By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. DURBIN): Pensions. UDALL, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. WHITE- S. 1209. A bill to amend the Federal Food, By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Ms. HOUSE, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. WARNER, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to ap- HASSAN): Mr. ENZI, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. BOOZMAN, proval of abbreviated new drug applications; S. 1220. A bill to amend the Federal Advi- Ms. COLLINS, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. to the Committee on Health, Education, sory Committee Act to increase the trans- TILLIS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Labor, and Pensions. parency of Federal advisory committees, and Ms. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. CARDIN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- BROWN): BLUMENTHAL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. fairs. S. Res. 167. A resolution designating the week of April 20, 2019, through April 28, 2019, MERKLEY, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. f ROUNDS): as ‘‘National Park Week’’; considered and S. 1210. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND agreed to. enue Code of 1986 to increase and make per- SENATE RESOLUTIONS By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. SCOTT manent the exclusion for benefits provided The following concurrent resolutions of South Carolina, Mr. JONES, Mr. to volunteer firefighters and emergency BARRASSO, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BOOZMAN, medical responders; to the Committee on Fi- and Senate resolutions were read, and Mr. BRAUN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. CAP- nance. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ITO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself, Mr. By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. CASSIDY, Mr. COONS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. CRAMER, and Ms. MCSALLY): STABENOW): CRAPO, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENZI, Ms. S. 1211. A bill to provide for improvements S. Res. 159. A resolution designating April ERNST, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. HASSAN, to Tribal transportation facilities and Tribal 24, 2019, as ‘‘Meningitis B Awareness Day’’; Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. transportation safety, and for other pur- to the Committee on the Judiciary. MENENDEZ, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. By Mr. JONES (for himself, Mrs. SHA- PETERS, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, HEEN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. REED, Ms. TESTER, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. SCHU- DUCKWORTH, Mr. WICKER, Mrs. HYDE- Mr. WICKER, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. MER, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. SMITH, Mr. PETERS, Mr. TILLIS, and PERDUE): MERKLEY): Mr. BROWN): S. Res. 168. A resolution designating April S. 1212. A bill to amend the Communica- S. Res. 160. A resolution recognizing the 2019 as ‘‘Financial Literacy Month’’; consid- tions Act of 1934 to expand and clarify the contributions of defense laboratories to the ered and agreed to.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.028 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. clude individuals receiving Social Se- kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- SANDERS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. curity Disability Insurance benefits sponsor of S. 586, a bill to amend title BLUMENTHAL, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. under the work opportunity credit, in- XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- DURBIN, Mr. WYDEN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, crease the work opportunity credit for move the 96-hour physician certifi- and Mr. KAINE): S. Res. 169. A resolution requesting a state- vocational rehabilitation referrals, cation requirement for inpatient crit- ment under section 502B(c) of the Foreign qualified SSI recipients, and qualified ical access hospital services. Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to viola- SSDI recipients, expand the disabled S. 622 tions of human rights by the Government of access credit, and enhance the deduc- At the request of Mr. JONES, the Saudi Arabia; to the Committee on Foreign tion for expenditures to remove archi- names of the Senator from California Relations. tectural and transportation barriers in (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. the handicapped and elderly. AUL RUBIO, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. COLLINS, and Kentucky (Mr. P ), the Senator from S. 296 Mrs. SHAHEEN): Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) and the Senator S. Res. 170. A resolution recognizing the At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) were added Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kid- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. as cosponsors of S. 622, a bill to amend napping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Orga- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of title 10, United States Code, to repeal nization and calling on the Government of S. 296, a bill to amend XVIII of the So- the requirement for reduction of sur- Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to cial Security Act to ensure more time- vivor annuities under the Survivor the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria ly access to home health services for Benefit Plan by veterans’ dependency and to provide assistance to the victims; to Medicare beneficiaries under the Medi- the Committee on Foreign Relations. and indemnity compensation, and for By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. care program. other purposes. COONS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, S. 323 S. 651 Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mrs. FEIN- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the STEIN): name of the Senator from Michigan name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. S. Res. 171. A resolution expressing the (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sense of Congress regarding restoring United of S. 323, a bill to direct the Secretary 651, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- States bilateral assistance to the West Bank of Education to establish the Recogni- and Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Re- enue Code of 1986 to increase the age lations. tion Inspiring School Employees requirement with respect to eligibility By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. (RISE) Program recognizing excellence for qualified ABLE programs. exhibited by classified school employ- HIRONO): S. 684 S. Con. Res. 14. A concurrent resolution au- ees providing services to students in At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in prekindergarten through high school. names of the Senator from North Da- the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to S. 342 kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were added I; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from California as cosponsors of S. 684, a bill to amend f (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- sponsor of S. 342, a bill to reauthorize ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS peal the excise tax on high-cost em- title VI of the Higher Education Act of S. 29 ployer-sponsored health coverage. 1965 in order to improve and encourage At the request of Mr. WARNER, the innovation in international education, S. 693 names of the Senator from Minnesota and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. WARREN, the (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Rhode Island S. 386 Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. LEE, the name added as cosponsors of S. 29, a bill to S. 693, a bill to amend title 36, United of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. WAR- establish the Office of Critical Tech- States Code, to require that the POW/ NER) was added as a cosponsor of S. 386, nologies and Security, and for other MIA flag be displayed on all days that purposes. a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per- the flag of the United States is dis- S. 151 country numerical limitation for em- played on certain Federal property. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the ployment-based immigrants, to in- S. 696 names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. crease the per-country numerical limi- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the COLLINS), the Senator from Louisiana tation for family-sponsored immi- name of the Senator from Vermont (Mr. KENNEDY), the Senator from New grants, and for other purposes. (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the S. 427 sor of S. 696, a bill to designate the Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. HAS- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the same individual serving as the Chief SAN) were added as cosponsors of S. 151, names of the Senator from Arizona Nurse Officer of the Public Health a bill to deter criminal robocall viola- (Ms. SINEMA) and the Senator from Service as the National Nurse for Pub- tions and improve enforcement of sec- Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- lic Health. tion 227(b) of the Communications Act sponsors of S. 427, a bill to amend the S. 715 of 1934, and for other purposes. Public Health Service Act to enhance At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the S. 203 activities of the National Institutes of name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the Health with respect to research on au- shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. tism spectrum disorder and enhance sponsor of S. 715, a bill to improve the MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor programs relating to autism, and for productivity and energy efficiency of of S. 203, a bill to amend the Internal other purposes. the manufacturing sector by directing Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently S. 509 the Secretary of Energy, in coordina- extend the railroad track maintenance At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the tion with the National Academies and credit, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. other appropriate Federal agencies, to S. 213 DUCKWORTH), the Senator from Kansas develop a national smart manufac- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the (Mr. ROBERTS), the Senator from Maine turing plan and to provide assistance name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator from to small- and medium-sized manufac- BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added turers in implementing smart manu- 213, a bill to amend the SOAR Act. as cosponsors of S. 509, a bill to require facturing programs, and for other pur- S. 255 the Secretary of the Treasury to mint poses. At the request of Mr. CASEY, the coins in commemoration of the United S. 716 name of the Senator from Connecticut States Coast Guard. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- S. 586 name of the Senator from Michigan sponsor of S. 255, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to in- name of the Senator from South Da- of S. 716, a bill to impose sanctions

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(Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator from Ne- 948, a bill to provide incentives to phy- S. CON. RES. 5 vada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO), the Senator sicians to practice in rural and medi- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the from Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) and cally underserved communities, and for name of the Senator from Nebraska the Senator from Arizona (Ms. other purposes. (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- MCSALLY) were added as cosponsors of S. 988 sor of S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent reso- S. 750, a bill to amend the Internal At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the lution supporting the Local Radio Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently name of the Senator from Mississippi Freedom Act. extend the new markets tax credit, and (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- S. CON. RES. 13 for other purposes. sponsor of S. 988, a bill to amend title At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the S. 785 XVIII of the Social Security Act to name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the prohibit prescription drug plan spon- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from New York sors and MA–PD organizations under Con. Res. 13, a concurrent resolution (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- the Medicare program from retro- reaffirming the United States commit- sponsor of S. 785, a bill to improve actively reducing payment on clean ment to Taiwan and to the implemen- mental health care provided by the De- claims submitted by pharmacies. tation of the Taiwan Relations Act. partment of Veterans Affairs, and for S. 1013 S. RES. 85 other purposes. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the S. 852 names of the Senator from New York name of the Senator from Tennessee At the request of Mr. SCOTT of South (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) and the Senator (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- Carolina, the name of the Senator from from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were sponsor of S. Res. 85, a resolution rec- Nevada (Ms. ROSEN) was added as a co- added as cosponsors of S. 1013, a bill to ognizing the 100th anniversary of the sponsor of S. 852, a bill to provide for amend the Public Health Service Act founding of Easterseals, a leading advo- the consideration of a definition of to reauthorize school-based health cen- cate and service provider for children anti-Semitism for the enforcement of ters, and for other purposes. and adults with disabilities, including Federal antidiscrimination laws con- S. 1026 veterans and older adults, and their cerning education programs or activi- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the caregivers and families. ties. name of the Senator from New York S. RES. 120 S. 867 (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Ms. HASSAN, the sor of S. 1026, a bill to amend the Inter- name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. name of the Senator from Massachu- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- workers an above-the-line deduction Res. 120, a resolution opposing efforts sponsor of S. 867, a bill to protect stu- for union dues and expenses and to to delegitimize the State of Israel and dents of institutions of higher edu- allow a miscellaneous itemized deduc- the Global Boycott, Divestment, and cation and the taxpayer investment in tion for workers for all unreimbursed Sanctions Movement targeting Israel. institutions of higher education by im- expenses incurred in the trade or busi- S. RES. 144 proving oversight and accountability of ness of being an employee. At the request of Mr. DAINES, the institutions of higher education, par- S. 1043 name of the Senator from New Mexico ticularly for-profit colleges, improving At the request of Mr. LEE, the name (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor protections for students and borrowers, of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. of S. Res. 144, a resolution designating and ensuring the integrity of postsec- LANKFORD) was added as a cosponsor of May 5, 2019, as the ‘‘National Day of ondary education programs, and for S. 1043, a bill to amend the Fair Labor Awareness for Missing and Murdered other purposes. Standards Act of 1938 to provide com- Native Women and Girls’’. S. 895 pensatory time for employees in the f At the request of Mr. THUNE, the private sector. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED name of the Senator from Wyoming S. 1062 BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (Mr. BARRASSO) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and sor of S. 895, a bill to provide for a per- name of the Senator from Connecticut Mr. REED) (by request): manent extension of the enforcement (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- S. 1215. A bill to authorize appropria- instruction on supervision require- sponsor of S. 1062, a bill to provide au- tions for fiscal year 2020 for military ments for outpatient therapeutic serv- thorization for nonpecuniary damages activities of the Department of Defense ices in critical access and small rural in an action resulting from a cruise and for military construction, to pre- hospitals. ship accident occurring on the high scribe military personnel strengths for S. 901 seas. such fiscal year, and for other pur- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 1081 poses; to the Committee on Armed name of the Senator from Mississippi At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, the Services. (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, Senator sponsor of S. 901, a bill to amend the WYDEN), the Senator from Michigan REED and I are today introducing, by Older Americans Act of 1965 to support (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from Vir- request, the Administration’s proposed individuals with younger onset Alz- ginia (Mr. WARNER) and the Senator National Defense Authorization Act for heimer’s disease. from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were added Fiscal Year 2020. As is the case with S. 926 as cosponsors of S. 1081, a bill to amend any bill that is introduced by request, At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the title 54, United States Code, to provide we introduce this bill for the purpose of names of the Senator from North Caro- permanent, dedicated funding for the placing the Administration’s proposals lina (Mr. TILLIS), the Senator from Land and Water Conservation Fund, before Congress and the public without Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) and the and for other purposes. expressing our own views on the sub- Senator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) S. 1125 stance of these proposals. As Chairman were added as cosponsors of S. 926, a At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the and Ranking Member of the Armed bill to amend the Internal Revenue names of the Senator from Wyoming Services Committee, we look forward

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Association health plans also they provide comprehensive health BRAUN, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. CAPITO, comply with the Affordable Care Act benefits at an affordable price. Mr. INHOFE, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. requirements for large-employer health Unfortunately, a Federal district THUNE, Mr. SASSE, Mr. ROMNEY, plans. judge vacated the Labor Department’s Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. GRASS- Association health plans are not a final rule, threatening to disrupt cov- LEY, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. KENNEDY, new concept. They have long been per- erage for tens of thousands of enrollees Mr. SCOTT, of South Carolina, mitted under Federal law. For exam- in association health plans formed Ms. ERNST, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. ple, the Wyoming Chambers Health under the final rule and threatening to WICKER, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. Benefit Plan has served Wyoming’s restrict the ability of small businesses, DAINES, Mr. LANKFORD, and Mr. Chambers of Commerce since 2007. It working families, and self-employed GRAHAM): currently offers comprehensive and af- Americans to band together to obtain S. 1170. A bill to amend the Employee fordable coverage to 11 local Chambers affordable and high-quality health in- Retirement Income Security Act of of Commerce, 52 employers, and 255 em- surance in the future. 1974 to establish additional criteria for ployees. My bill will simply codify the Labor determining when employers may join Last year, the Trump administration Department’s final rule to provide cer- together in a group or association of issued a new rule that made it easier tainty for current enrollees and to en- employers that will be treated as an for small businesses to band together sure the pathway remains available for employer under section 3(5) of such Act for the purposes of offering an associa- new association health plans to form. for purposes of sponsoring a group tion health plan. Specifically, the De- It is not intended to disrupt the State health plan, and for other purposes; to partment of Labor created a new authority. That is important so we the Committee on Health, Education, ‘‘pathway’’ for forming the association don’t need to build another Washington Labor, and Pensions. so that small businesses can band to- bureaucracy, and you can be assured of Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise to in- gether by common industry or common better help if you need it. Our State in- troduce the Association Health Plans geography. For example, flower shops surance commissioners are much closer Act of 2019. I have been championing across the Nation might band together to the real problems confronted by in- association health plans, which I some- to offer an association health plan, or surance consumers and are better able times call small business health plans, small businesses in unrelated profes- to deal with those issues at a local for more than 15 years. As a small busi- sions might band together just within level. It is also not intended to affect ness owner, I understand firsthand the my State of Wyoming. association health plans created by difficulties these employers face trying The final rule also allowed self-em- other means than the pathway estab- to provide health insurance for their ployed Americans to receive coverage lished in the final rule. employees. Small business owners want through association health plans estab- There has been a lot of discussion in to provide comprehensive health insur- lished under the new pathway. It did the Senate lately about protections for ance to their employees, but it can be not rescind the old pathway, so asso- people with preexisting conditions. I a real struggle to afford those plans. In ciation health plans in existence before support protecting people with pre- part due to these pressures, the number the final rule can continue to operate existing conditions. Every Republican of small businesses offering coverage unchanged, or new ones can use that Senator I know does too. It is impor- has dropped substantially over the pathway to form. tant to point out that robust coverage years, from 47 percent in 2000 to 30 per- The final rule also does not change doesn’t mean very much if you can’t cent in 2017. existing ERISA preemption rules that afford to buy it. Unfortunately, that Few families are shielded from the authorize broad State insurance regu- has been the experience for a lot of rising costs of healthcare and, by ex- lation of association health plans ei- small business owners and self-em- tension, the rising cost of health insur- ther through health insurance issuers ployed Americans in my State. Asso- ance, but among the hardest hit are or directly in the case of self-insured ciation health plans can help solve this American small businesses. association health plans. I will repeat problem for small businesses. The Small businesses have limited ability that again. The final rule does not Labor Department’s final rule didn’t to pool risk and lack coverage in the change existing ERISA preemption just expand eligibility for a type of market, so they often end up paying rules that authorize broad State insur- health insurance that has long been more for health insurance than large ance regulation of association health available for some small business own- employers who have more buying plans either through health insurance ers in the United States. It made the power. According to the National Con- issuers or directly in the case of self-in- promise of comprehensive and afford- ference of State Legislatures, small sured association health plans. able health insurance coverage a re- businesses pay about 8 to 18 percent Roughly 30 association health plans ality for the same Americans who have more on average than large businesses have formed under the new pathway identified the cost of health insurance for the same health insurance policy. since the Department of Labor final- as the No. 1 problem facing small busi- To put it another way, one family ized the rule. For example, the Las nesses for the last 30 years. shoe store probably can’t get an insur- Vegas Chamber of Commerce formed This is not to say there is not more ance company to play ball, but 1,000 an association health plan covering 500 that can be done. The final rule is an family shoe stores probably could. This small businesses and 100 sole propri- important step forward, but it is not a is the premise of the association health etors. The Georgia Chamber of Com- silver bullet. There is more Congress plans. Let’s let small businesses band merce began taking steps to launch a can do to advance association health together and leverage their shared new self-insured association health plans, and there is more Congress can power in numbers to obtain com- plan that could eventually enroll do to improve our healthcare system prehensive and affordable health insur- 800,000 people. Two Michigan small and address the issues of rising ance as though they were a single large business associations joined forces to healthcare costs and rising drug prices, employer. create an association health plan that all while ensuring protections for peo- This does not mean they are allowed has enrolled nearly 400 small busi- ple with preexisting conditions, but to cut corners. The coverage offered to nesses throughout the State. one thing we can do immediately to association members is subject to the There are likely more to come. Ac- help people with preexisting conditions consumer protection requirements that cording to the Congressional Budget is to pass the bill I am introducing apply to large employers. That in- Office, about 4 million people are ex- today. The district court judge struck cludes important consumer protections pected to enroll in association health down the Labor Department’s final

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Passing this bill will en- meningococcal disease is spread through Whereas Patti Wukovits, R.N., the mother close personal contact, the social behavior of of Kimberly Coffey, created the Kimberly sure that they do not. young adults ages 16 to 23 increases the risk Coffey Foundation, a vital organization with Small businesses ought to have the of those adults contracting the disease; the mission of— opportunity to band together and le- Whereas students in dormitory settings (1) providing education to the public and verage their combined strength so they and at crowded events are particularly vul- health care professionals about can negotiate and provide their em- nerable to meningococcal disease; meningococcal disease; and ployees with comprehensive and afford- Whereas college students ages 18 to 24 were (2) advocating for two types of vaccination able health insurance coverage. That found to be 3.5 times more likely to contract for meningococcal disease; meningitis B, the strain of meningococcal coverage should be subject to the same Whereas the goal of the Kimberly Coffey disease caused by serogroup B, compared to Foundation is to ensure that no other family consumer protection requirements that their peers not in school; will endure the loss of a child or have a loved apply to large employers offering simi- Whereas the single best way to help pre- one experience the devastating effects of lar coverage. Small businesses and vent all common strains of meningococcal meningococcal disease; their employees are the bedrock of our disease is to be vaccinated with— Whereas June 15, 2019, marks the seventh country’s economy, and proper health (1) a MenACWY vaccine to protect against anniversary of the death of Kimberly Coffey; insurance coverage is a key element of the strains of meningococcal disease caused Whereas 19-year-old Emily Nicole by serogroups A, C, W, and Y; and Stillman, while a sophomore at Kalamazoo family well-being and peace of mind. (2) a separate MenB vaccine to protect This bill will strengthen those founda- College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, tragically against the strain of meningococcal disease contracted bacterial meningitis before men- tions so we can continue to prosper as caused by serogroup B; ingitis B vaccines were available in the a country. Whereas the incidence of meningococcal United States; disease in the United States has steadily de- f Whereas, on February 2, 2013, after just 36 clined from 1.20 cases per 100,000 individuals hours in the hospital, Emily Nicole Stillman SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS in 1995 to a historic low of 0.11 cases per passed away; 100,000 individuals in 2017; Whereas, in 2014, Alicia Stillman, the Whereas, although vaccines for serogroups mother of Emily Nicole Stillman, created SENATE RESOLUTION 159—DESIG- A, C, W, and Y have been available for many the Emily Stillman Foundation— NATING APRIL 24, 2019, AS ‘‘MEN- years, a vaccine for serogroup B was not (1) to preserve the memory of Emily Nicole INGITIS B AWARENESS DAY’’ available until 2014; Stillman; Whereas, despite the existence of a vaccine Mr. PETERS (for himself and Ms. (2) to advocate for organ and tissue dona- for serogroup B since 2014, meningitis B has tion; and STABENOW) submitted the following been responsible for all United States college (3) to advocate for the increased avail- resolution; which was referred to the campus outbreaks since 2011, with some ability of vaccines for all vaccine-prevent- Committee on the Judiciary: cases resulting in death; able diseases, including the increased avail- Whereas, because the strain of S. RES. 159 ability of meningitis vaccines for children; meningococcal disease caused by serogroup Whereas February 2019 marked the sixth Whereas it is the custom of the Senate to B requires a new, separate vaccination, stu- increase awareness of serious illnesses that anniversary of the death of Emily Stillman; dents heading to college may mistakenly Whereas the Meningitis B Action Project, affect the lives of the people of the United think that, if they received the MenACWY States; a joint initiative of the Kimberly Coffey vaccine, they are protected against all Foundation and the Emily Stillman Founda- Whereas meningococcal disease, more com- strains of the disease, and may not realize monly referred to as ‘‘bacterial meningitis’’, tion, is committed to raising awareness that they are not protected against the about meningococcal disease throughout the is any infection caused by the bacterium strain caused by serogroup B; Neisseria meningitidis; United States; Whereas, according to the Centers for Dis- Whereas students, parents, educators, and Whereas meningococcal disease is uncom- ease Control and Prevention, Neisseria mon, and the flu-like symptoms of the dis- health care providers should learn about all meningitidis serogroup B accounts for ap- strains of meningococcal disease and how to ease make diagnosis difficult; proximately half of all cases of Whereas meningococcal disease can cause protect against all strains of the disease; and meningococcal disease among individuals Whereas April 24, 2019, should be des- serious illnesses, such as— ages 15 to 22 in the United States; (1) an infection of the lining of the brain ignated as ‘‘Meningitis B Awareness Day’’ to Whereas vaccination for serogroups A, C, coincide with the observance of World Men- and spinal column known as ‘‘meningitis’’; W, and Y is routinely recommended by the and ingitis Day: Now, therefore, be it Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Resolved, That the Senate— (2) blood infections known as ‘‘sepsis’’; Whereas the Advisory Committee on Im- Whereas the disease strikes quickly and (1) designates April 24, 2019, as ‘‘Meningitis munization Practices of the Centers for Dis- B Awareness Day’’; and may lead to severe or permanent disabilities, ease Control and Prevention recommends such as hearing loss, brain damage, seizures, (2) encourages— that decisions to vaccinate adolescents and (A) all individuals to contact health insur- and limb amputation, and may even lead to young adults ages 16 to 23 against the strain death within 24 to 48 hours; ance plans to determine coverage of of meningococcal disease caused by MenACWY and MenB vaccines; and Whereas, although 1 in 10 people are car- serogroup B should be made at the individual riers of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria with (B) students, parents, educators, and level with health care providers; health care providers to learn about all no signs or symptoms of disease, Neisseria Whereas a recent study found that many meningitidis bacteria may sometimes cause strains of meningococcal disease and how to doctors are not talking to patients about the protect against all strains of the disease. illnesses; MenB vaccine, including 49 percent of pedia- Whereas there are different strains of tricians and 69 percent of family physicians f meningococcal disease, including strains who do not regularly discuss the MenB vac- caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups SENATE RESOLUTION 160—RECOG- cine during routine visits with individuals NIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF A, C, W, Y, and B; ages 16 to 18; Whereas vaccines exist to help provide pro- Whereas meningitis vaccines are covered DEFENSE LABORATORIES TO tection against all strains of meningococcal by public and private health insurance plans, THE TECHNOLOGICAL DOMI- disease caused by the serogroups common in and individuals should be encouraged to con- NANCE OF THE UNITED STATES the United States; tact health insurance plans to determine ARMED FORCES AND SUP- Whereas meningococcal disease is spread coverage of MenACWY and MenB vaccines; PORTING THE DESIGNATION OF from person to person via the exchange of Whereas the Federal Vaccines for Children APRIL 25, 2019, AS ‘‘DEPARTMENT Neisseria meningitidis bacteria through res- program covers both MenACWY and MenB piratory and throat secretions during close OF DEFENSE LABORATORY DAY vaccines for— 2019’’ or lengthy contact, including contact such (1) children and adults who have no health as— insurance or whose health insurance does Mr. JONES (for himself, Mrs. SHA- (1) sharing beverages or eating utensils; not cover those vaccines; and HEEN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. REED, Ms. (2) kissing; and (2) children less than 19 years of age who DUCKWORTH, Mr. WICKER, Mrs. HYDE- (3) spending time in close contact with are American Indian, Alaska Native, or eligi- someone who is sick or who carries the bac- ble for Medicaid or other State health plan SMITH, Mr. PETERS, Mr. TILLIS, and Mr. teria; coverage; BROWN) submitted the following resolu- Whereas community settings in which Whereas, in 2012, before meningitis B vac- tion; which was referred to the Com- large groups of people gather, such as college cines were available in the United States, mittee on Armed Services:

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RES. 160 (C) STEM development activities; and Prevention, the Department of State, the Whereas the national network of labora- (D) necessary supporting infrastructure Department of Health and Human Services, tories, research and development centers, and facilities; the National Institutes of Health, the De- and engineering centers that are owned and (5) encourages defense laboratories, Fed- partment of Defense, and private sector enti- funded by the Department of Defense (re- eral agencies, and Congress to hold an out- ties: Now, therefore, be it ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘defense reach event on April 25, 2019, ‘‘Department of Resolved, That the Senate— laboratories’’) should be commended as res- Defense Laboratory Day 2019’’, to make the (1) supports the goals and ideals of World ervoirs of technical talent available to sup- public more aware of the important con- Malaria Day; port— tributions that defense laboratories make to (2) recognizes the importance of reducing (1) immediate, tactical military innova- national defense and economic prosperity; malaria prevalence and deaths to improve tion; and and overall child and maternal health, especially (2) foundational research, science, and en- (6) recognizes the outstanding dedication, in sub-Saharan Africa; gineering to address long-term challenges; qualifications, service, and accomplishments (3) commends the recent progress made to- Whereas the national security innovation of the scientists, engineers, technicians, and ward reducing global malaria morbidity, emanating from the defense laboratories will support staff of the defense laboratories. mortality, and prevalence, particularly be predicated on— f through the efforts of the President’s Ma- (1) a sufficient pipeline of trained and expe- laria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight rienced scientists and engineers eligible for a SENATE RESOLUTION 161—SUP- AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; security clearance; and PORTING THE GOALS AND (4) welcomes ongoing public-private part- (2) the facilities, infrastructure, instru- IDEALS OF WORLD MALARIA nerships to research and develop more effec- mentation, and support capabilities needed— DAY tive and affordable tools for malaria surveil- (A) to attract and retain those scientists lance, diagnostics, treatment, and preven- and engineers; and Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mr. tion; (B) to bolster the activities of those sci- COONS) submitted the following resolu- (5) recognizes the goals, priorities, and au- entists and engineers to meet the tech- tion; which was referred to the Com- thorities to combat malaria set forth in the nology problems of the Department of De- United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, fense; mittee on Foreign Relations: Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 (Public Whereas research and development sup- S. RES. 161 Law 108–25; 117 Stat. 711) and the Tom Lantos ported by the Department of Defense has— Whereas April 25 of each year is recognized and Henry J. Hyde United States Global (1) led to new products and processes for internationally as World Malaria Day; Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, state-of-the-art Armed Forces weapons and Whereas malaria is a leading cause of technology; and and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 death and disease in many developing coun- (Public Law 110–293; 122 Stat. 2918); (2) technically informed new approaches tries, despite being preventable and treat- and concepts of operation that will be needed (6) supports continued leadership by the able; United States in bilateral, multilateral, and to keep the Armed Forces ahead of future ad- Whereas fighting malaria is in the national versaries of the United States; private sector efforts to combat malaria and interest of the United States because— to work with endemic countries in devel- Whereas defense laboratories— (1) reducing the risk of malaria protects oping and effectively executing their own na- (1) are critical elements of the innovation members of the Armed Forces and other peo- tional responses to malaria; and ecosystem; and ple of the United States serving overseas in (2) compose indispensable elements in the (7) encourages other members of the inter- malaria-endemic regions; and national community to sustain and increase technology transfer community when lever- (2) reducing malaria deaths helps to lower aged with partners in— their support for, and financial contributions risks of instability in less developed coun- (A) State and local governments; to, efforts to combat malaria worldwide. tries; (B) regional organizations; Mr. JONES. Mr. President, today I (C) academia; and Whereas United States support for efforts (D) nonprofit research institutions; to fight malaria— wish to offer a resolution recognizing Whereas defense laboratories have earned (1) is in the diplomatic, economic, and hu- the critical contributions the labora- prestigious national and international manitarian interests of the United States; tories of the Department of Defense awards for research and technology transfer (2) generates goodwill toward the United make to the national security of this efforts, providing a foundation of techno- States; and country. The 63 Laboratories, Warfare logical leadership for— (3) highlights the values of the people of Centers, and Engineering Centers of the United States through the work of gov- (1) the Armed Forces; and the Department of Defense spread (2) the United States; ernmental, nongovernmental, and faith- Whereas the innovations that are produced based organizations of the United States; across 22 states and the District of Co- at defense laboratories fuel economic growth Whereas, in 2017, 87 countries and areas had lumbia are important components of by creating new industries, companies, and ongoing malaria transmissions; the U.S. warfighting establishment and jobs; and Whereas nearly 1⁄2 of the population of the are instrumental in maintaining the Whereas April 25, 2019, is an appropriate world is at risk for malaria, with the World technological edge of our military day to designate as ‘‘Department of Defense Health Organization African region carrying forces. My resolution would highlight Laboratory Day 2019’’: Now, therefore, be it a disproportionately high burden, with 92 the contributions of these laboratories Resolved, That the Senate— percent of malaria cases and 93 percent of by designating April 25, 2019, as ‘‘De- (1) supports the designation of April 25, malaria deaths in the world; partment of Defense Laboratory Day 2019, as ‘‘Department of Defense Laboratory Whereas young children and pregnant Day 2019’’ in celebration of all of the work women are particularly vulnerable to, and 2019’’ in order to celebrate the work and accomplishments of the national net- disproportionately affected by, malaria; and accomplishments of the men and work of laboratories, research and develop- Whereas children under the age of 5 ac- women in those defense labs. Many of ment centers, and engineering centers that count for an estimated 61 percent of malaria the technological advantages upon are owned and funded by the Department of deaths each year; which our military rests are rooted in Defense (referred to in this resolution as the Whereas the World Malaria Report 2018 the diligent, dedicated work and inno- ‘‘defense laboratories’’); published by the World Health Organization vative mindset of the scientists and en- (2) recognizes that a key to maintaining states that, in 2017, approximately 435,000 gineers in our defense labs. Their work the innovation and competitiveness of the people died from malaria, which is a decrease drives not only the near-term, tactical United States in a global economy is to con- of approximately 50 percent, as compared to innovations needed to support our sol- tinue to support federally sponsored research 2000; and development; Whereas the United States Government diers, sailors, airmen and marines in (3) acknowledges that the knowledge base, has played a leading role in the recent the wars of the past century, but they technologies, and techniques generated in progress made toward reducing the global are critical foundations of research the national network of defense laboratories burden of malaria, particularly through the that will fuel the processes and tech- serve as a foundation for additional efforts President’s Malaria Initiative and the con- nologies needed for the next century relating to the Armed Forces in the defense tribution of the United States to the Global and beyond. In addition to the cutting- industrial base; Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Ma- edge research and development of new (4) commits to find ways to increase in- laria; and technologies, our defense laboratories vestment in the national network of defense Whereas the United States Government is are a resource to the national economy laboratories in order to increase support of— pursuing a comprehensive approach to end- (A) federally sponsored research and devel- ing malaria deaths through the President’s and innovation ecosystem of the na- opment; Malaria Initiative, which is led by the tion—providing the people, facilities, (B) critical scientific, technical, engineer- United States Agency for International De- experience, operational problems, and ing, and mathematics (referred to in this res- velopment and implemented with assistance capabilities for technology transfer olution as ‘‘STEM’’) personnel; from the Centers for Disease Control and that support the warfighter, industry,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:37 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.047 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2441 academia, other parts of federal gov- Whereas, in 2018, a record was set for the ketball to have played and coached a na- ernment, and even many of our allies number of organ transplants performed in a tional championship team and has now led and partners throughout the world. single year, for the sixth consecutive year, the Lady Bears to 3 national championship The nearly 76,000 scientists and engi- yet every 10 minutes, 1 person is added to the titles during her tenure at Baylor Univer- national transplant waiting list; sity; neers employed by the Department of Whereas organ donation from a single de- Whereas junior forward Lauren Cox served Defense labs are exemplars of public ceased donor can benefit up to 8 individuals, to bring her team together throughout the service, and the outstanding dedica- and tissue donation from a single deceased season and played with commendable skill tion, qualifications, service, and ac- donor can benefit an additional 75 individ- and spirit during the national championship complishments of these scientists, en- uals; game, scoring 8 points and 8 rebounds before gineers, technicians, and support staff Whereas a living donor can donate a kid- leaving the game due to an injury; of the defense laboratories should ney or a portion of a lung or the liver to save Whereas point guard Chloe Jackson, named make all Americans proud. the life of another individual; and the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Whereas April is traditionally recognized Four, showed immense fortitude and exem- In recognizing the men and women of as ‘‘National Donate Life Month’’: Now, the defense labs, I am especially proud plary leadership by rallying her team during therefore, be it the last quarter of the game to honor her in- of the contributions Alabama makes. Resolved, That the Senate— jured teammate and bring home a victory for As the home to multiple Army labora- (1) supports the designation of April 2019 as the Lady Bears with a tiebreaking layup in tories—including the Aviation and Mis- ‘‘National Donate Life Month’’; the last 3.9 seconds of the fourth quarter; sile Center, Space and Missile Defense (2) supports the goals and ideals of Na- Whereas all of the following players should Technical Center, and the Army tional Donate Life Month; be congratulated for their teamwork, dedica- (3) supports promoting awareness of organ Aeromedical Research Laboratory— tion, and display of impressive athletic tal- and tissue donation by increasing public ent: NaLyssa Smith, Didi Richards, Trinity Alabama punches far above its weight awareness; in terms of contributions of people, fa- Oliver, Honesty Scott-Grayson, Aquira (4) encourages States, localities, and terri- DeCosta, Moon Ursin, Lauren Cox, Juicy cilities and resources to the defense tories of the United States to support the Landrum, Kalani Brown, Chloe Jackson, laboratory network. This results in one goals and ideals of National Donate Life Queen Egbo, and Caitlin Bickle; of the highest per capita concentra- Month by issuing a proclamation to des- Whereas the Lady Bears displayed impres- tions of scientists and engineers in the ignate April as ‘‘National Donate Life sive courage and composure facing off Month’’; country, with an extraordinary eco- against the Fighting Irish of the University (5) commends each individual who— of Notre Dame, defenders of the 2018 national nomic impact on the State. Not only (A) is a registered organ donor who may championship title; do these labs provide thousands of jobs have a positive effect on the life of another Whereas the women of Baylor University’s in Alabama, they bring in billions of individual; or 2018–2019 women’s basketball team have con- (B) indicates a wish to become an organ dollars in investments and return those tinuously pursued excellence in not only ath- and tissue donor; dollars back into the communities in letics, but academics as well; (6) acknowledges the grief of families who which they reside. Whereas the Lady Bears have proven them- face the loss of loved ones and commends the The network of Department of De- selves a paragon of hard work and sports- families who, in their grief, choose to donate fense laboratories is not just an asset the organs and tissues of deceased family manship, as exemplified by an impressive for the Department, but is a national members; season of 37 wins and only 1 loss and cham- asset as well. With over a hundred (7) recognizes the generous contribution pionship titles in both the Big 12 women’s DoD-funded Nobel prizes, and thou- made by each living individual who has do- basketball tournament and the Big 12 reg- sands of patents and publications, de- nated an organ or tissue to save and enhance ular season; Whereas the accomplishments of the Lady fense laboratories are technological the life of another individual; (8) acknowledges the advances in medical Bears in their 2018–2019 season inspire and economic engines on par with any strength, unity, and cooperation in the industry or university laboratory. I ap- technology that have enabled organ trans- plantation with organs donated by living in- hearts of women across the State of Texas; plaud the work of the defense labs, and dividuals to become a viable treatment op- and all of the scientists and engineers that tion for an increasing number of patients; Whereas the Lady Bears are the pride of make them successful, especially those (9) commends the medical professionals their loyal fans, current students, alumni, in Alabama. I urge my colleagues to and organ donation and transplantation ex- and the Lone Star State: Now, therefore, be support the contributions of the labs perts who have worked to improve organ do- it nation of deceased and living individuals and Resolved, That the Senate congratulates by supporting the proclamation of the Lady Bears of Baylor University on win- April 25th as the 2019 Laboratory Day. to increase the number of deceased and liv- ing donors, thus saving more lives; and ning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic f (10) salutes each individual who has helped Association Division I women’s basketball to give the gift of life by supporting, pro- championship and completing a successful SENATE RESOLUTION 162—SUP- 2018–2019 season. PORTING THE DESIGNATION OF moting, and encouraging organ and tissue APRIL 2019 AS ‘‘NATIONAL DO- donation. f NATE LIFE MONTH’’ f SENATE RESOLUTION 164—COM- Ms. WARREN (for herself and Ms. SENATE RESOLUTION 163—COM- MENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF COLLINS) submitted the following reso- MENDING AND CONGRATU- VIRGINIA MEN’S BASKETBALL lution; which was referred to the Com- LATING THE LADY BEARS OF TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2019 NA- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY ON WIN- TIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC and Pensions: NING THE 2019 NATIONAL COLLE- ASSOCIATION DIVISION I MEN’S S. RES. 162 GIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Whereas, in April 2019, more than 113,000 DIVISION I WOMEN’S BASKET- Mr. WARNER (for himself and Mr. individuals were on the official waiting list BALL CHAMPIONSHIP KAINE) submitted the following resolu- for organ donation managed by the Organ Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. tion; which was considered and agreed Procurement and Transplantation Network CRUZ) submitted the following resolu- to: established under section 372 of the Public tion; which was considered and agreed Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274) (referred to S. RES. 164 in this preamble as the ‘‘national transplant to: Whereas on Monday, April 8, 2019, the Uni- waiting list’’); S. RES. 163 versity of Virginia men’s basketball team Whereas, in 2018, 36,529 transplant proce- Whereas, on April 7, 2019, the women’s bas- (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Virginia dures were performed in the United States ketball team of Baylor University, the Lady Cavaliers’’) won the 2019 National Collegiate with organs from 10,721 deceased donors and Bears, won its third National Collegiate Ath- Athletic Association (referred to in this pre- 6,841 living donors, yet on average, 20 people letic Association Division I women’s basket- amble as the ‘‘NCAA’’) Division I Men’s Bas- die each day while waiting for an organ do- ball championship (referred to in this pre- ketball Championship by defeating the Texas nation; amble as the ‘‘national championship’’) by Tech Red Raiders by a score of 85–77 at U.S. Whereas more than 150,000,000 people in the defeating the University of Notre Dame by a Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota; United States are registered to be organ and score of 82–81 and completing the season with Whereas the Virginia Cavaliers made his- tissue donors, yet the demand for donated an impressive overall record of 37–1; tory by winning the first National Cham- organs outweighs the supply of organs made Whereas Head Coach Kim Mulkey is the pionship in men’s basketball for the Univer- available each day; only woman in the history of women’s bas- sity of Virginia;

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RES. 165 sons at the University of Virginia, been and named National Coach of the Year 3 times, Whereas the contributions of Louis Pas- (2) vaccines save the lives of an estimated placing him second all-time behind leg- teur and Edward Jenner to the discovery of 2,500,000 children under age 5 each year; endary coach John Wooden; the principles of vaccinology are among the Whereas 1 in 5 children worldwide lack ac- Whereas for the second consecutive season, most consequential health findings in human cess to common vaccines and, as a result, an Coach Bennett was named ACC Coach of the history; estimated 1,500,000 people die each year from Year; Whereas a vaccine made possible the eradi- vaccine-preventable diseases or complica- Whereas De’Andre Hunter and Kyle Guy re- cation of smallpox, saving millions of lives; tions of vaccine-preventable diseases, such ceived All-ACC First Team honors for the Whereas, because of the vaccine for polio, a as diarrhea and pneumonia; 2018–2019 season; highly infectious disease caused by the polio- Whereas strong investments in biomedical Whereas Ty Jerome received All-ACC Sec- virus, the international community— research to improve existing vaccines and ond Team honors for the 2018–2019 season; (1) has eliminated polio in all but 3 coun- develop many more life-saving vaccines are Whereas De’Andre Hunter was named ACC tries; and beneficial to all people; Defensive Player of the Year and was named (2) has saved an estimated 15,000 Americans Whereas a robust immunization infrastruc- to the ACC All-Defensive Team; from paralysis annually; ture, by preventing and isolating outbreaks Whereas to advance to the Final Four, true Whereas vaccines have dramatically re- of infectious diseases at the source, is essen- freshman Kihei Clark executed a precision duced the spread of debilitating and poten- tial to the public health and well-being of half-court pass to teammate Mamadi tially life-threatening diseases, including— the people of the United States; Diakite, setting up his buzzer-beating tying (1) diphtheria; Whereas each State determines the vac- basket; (2) tetanus; cination requirements for the people of that Whereas the pass from Clark to Diakite (3) measles; State; was termed ‘‘the play of the century’’ by (4) mumps; and Whereas State vaccination requirements teammate Ty Jerome; (5) rubella; are informed by recommendations approved Whereas De’Andre Hunter finished the Whereas vaccines have prevented the by the CDC and developed by the Advisory championship game with 27 points and 9 re- spread of infectious and potentially fatal dis- Committee on Immunization Practices; bounds in 44 minutes; eases, including— Whereas encouraging high vaccination Whereas Kyle Guy finished the champion- (1) chickenpox; rates and promoting vaccine confidence in ship game with 24 points and a 53.3 field goal (2) shingles; the United States protects the people of the percentage in 45 minutes; (3) influenza; United States from contracting and spread- Whereas De’Andre Hunter, Kyle Guy, and (4) hepatitis A; ing vaccine-preventable diseases; Ty Jerome—all part of the Virginia Cava- (5) hepatitis B; Whereas the World Health Organization liers’ 2016 recruiting class — scored 67 of Vir- (6) meningococcal disease; (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘WHO’’) ginia’s 85 points in the championship game; (7) pneumococcal disease; recently identified vaccine hesitancy as a Whereas Kyle Guy was 11-for-11 in his final (8) rotavirus; health threat for 2019; free throws of the tournament; (9) pertussis (also known as ‘‘whooping Whereas addressing the many factors that Whereas the Virginia Cavaliers made all 12 cough’’); and contribute to vaccine hesitancy is crucial to (10) meningitis; of their free throws during overtime of the increasing vaccination rates and improving Whereas the vaccine-preventable human championship game; or achieving herd immunity; papillomavirus (also known as ‘‘HPV’’) is Whereas the entire Virginia Cavaliers Whereas routine and up-to-date vaccina- known to cause certain types of cancer; team will forever be remembered for their tion is the most effective method available Whereas the scientific and medical com- resilience in overcoming defeat in the 2018 to prevent the transmission of potentially munities are in overwhelming consensus NCAA Tournament by winning the national fatal infectious diseases; and that vaccines are effective and safe; championship just 1 year later; Whereas the United States has been a lead- Whereas misinformation about vaccine Whereas the Virginia Cavaliers represented er in promoting vaccinations around the safety and the dissemination of unfounded the Commonwealth of Virginia with remark- world through— able class, sportsmanship, dedication, and and debunked theories about the dangers of (1) the United States Agency for Inter- teamwork; and vaccinations pose a great risk to public national Development; Whereas the Virginia Cavaliers brought health; (2) the CDC; pride to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Whereas scientifically sound education and (3) Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; City of Charlottesville, and the greater Uni- outreach campaigns about the importance of (4) the Global Polio Eradication Initiative; versity of Virginia community: Now, there- vaccination and immunization are funda- (5) the United Nations International Chil- fore, be it mental for a well-informed public; dren’s Emergency Fund (commonly known Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas communities with low vaccina- as ‘‘UNICEF’’); (1) congratulates and honors the Univer- tion rates compromise, in a particular way, (6) the WHO; and sity of Virginia men’s basketball team for the health and livelihood of— (7) many other multilateral and non- their performance in the 2019 National Colle- (1) infants; governmental organizations: Now, therefore, giate Athletic Association Division I Men’s (2) young children; be it Basketball Tournament; (3) seniors; Resolved, That the Senate— (2) highlights and celebrates the grit, resil- (4) individuals with immunodeficiency dis- (1) commends the international commu- ience, and commitment to excellence of the orders; and nity, global and domestic health organiza- players, coaches, managers, parents, and (5) individuals with weakened or com- tions, the private sector, school and commu- families of the Virginia Cavaliers; and promised immune systems, including indi- nity leaders, and faith-based organizations (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary viduals taking medication that affects the for their tireless work and immense con- of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of immune system, such as medications to tributions to bolstering global and domestic this resolution to— treat cancer; health through vaccination; (A) the President of the University of Vir- Whereas substantial research has shown (2) affirms that vaccines and immuniza- ginia, James E. Ryan; that vaccination is a highly cost-effective tions save lives and are essential to main- (B) the Director of Athletics at the Univer- form of preventive medicine; tain— sity of Virginia, Carla Williams; and Whereas the Centers for Disease Control (A) the public health; and (C) the head coach of the University of Vir- and Prevention (referred to in this preamble (B) the economic and national security of ginia men’s basketball team, Tony Bennett. as the ‘‘CDC’’) estimates that, between 1994 the United States;

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RES. 168 (C) the Centers for Disease Control and CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. HASSAN, Whereas, according to the report entitled Prevention advises medical providers and Mr. PETERS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. ‘‘Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households’’ parents in the United States that the bene- WICKER, and Mr. BROWN) submitted the by the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- fits of currently recommended vaccines serve System, 40 percent of adults in the greatly outweigh the risks of those vaccines; following resolution; which was consid- ered and agreed to: United States cannot cover an unexpected (4) encourages a continued commitment to expense of $400; S. RES. 167 biomedical research— Whereas, according to the report entitled (A) to improve vaccines; and Whereas, on March 1, 1872, Congress estab- ‘‘2017 National Survey of Unbanked and (B) to develop new vaccines against other lished Yellowstone National Park as the first Underbanked Households’’ by the Federal infectious and fatal diseases; and national park for the enjoyment of the peo- Deposit Insurance Corporation, approxi- (5) urges all people, in consultation with ple of the United States; mately 25 percent of households in the their health care providers, to follow the sci- Whereas, on August 25, 1916, Congress es- United States are unbanked or underbanked entific evidence and consensus of medical ex- tablished the National Park Service with the and therefore have limited or no access to perts in favor of timely vaccinations to pro- mission to preserve unimpaired the natural savings, lending, and other basic financial tect— and cultural resources and values of the Na- services; (A) the individual vaccinated; and tional Park System for the enjoyment, edu- Whereas, according to the 2018 Consumer (B) the children, family, and community of cation, and inspiration of current and future Financial Literacy Survey final report of the the individual vaccinated. generations; National Foundation for Credit Counseling— f Whereas the National Park Service con- (1) a majority (61 percent) of adults in the tinues to protect and manage the majestic United States had credit card debt during SENATE RESOLUTION 166—EX- landscapes, hallowed battlefields, and iconic the 1-year period ending on the date of publi- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE cultural and historical sites of the United cation of the report; DESIGNATION OF MAY 1, 2019, AS States; (2) nearly 2⁄5 (38 percent) of adults in the ‘‘SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER Whereas the units of the National Park United States carry credit card debt from DAY’’ System can be found in every State and month to month; and (3) approximately 41 percent of adults in Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Mr. many territories of the United States and many of the units embody the rich natural the United States maintain a budget; HAWLEY) submitted the following reso- and cultural heritage of the United States, Whereas, according to the statistical re- lution; which was considered and reflect a unique national story through peo- lease of the Board of Governors of the Fed- agreed to: ple and places, and offer countless opportuni- eral Reserve System for the fourth quarter S. RES. 166 ties for recreation, volunteerism, cultural of 2018 entitled ‘‘Household Debt and Cred- it’’— Whereas the Senate has always honored exchange, education, civic engagement, and exploration; (1) outstanding household debt in the the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill United States was $869,000,000,000 higher than members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the national parks of the United States continue to attract record-breaking the previous peak of $12,680,000,000,000 in the Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner third quarter of 2008; and has come to represent the members of the numbers of visitors, with approximately 318,200,000 recreational visits to these incred- (2) outstanding student loan balances have Armed Forces and veterans who were wound- more than doubled in the last decade to ap- ed or became ill in combat in the wars ible places in 2018, the third highest level since recordkeeping began in 1904; proximately $1,500,000,000,000; fought by the United States; Whereas, according to the 2018 report enti- Whereas the Silver Star Families of Amer- Whereas visits and visitors to the national parks of the United States are important tled ‘‘Survey of the States: Economic and ica was formed to help the people of the Personal Finance Education in Our Nation’s United States remember the sacrifices made economic drivers for the economy, respon- sible for an estimated $18,200,000,000 in spend- Schools’’, the most recent biennial report of by the wounded and ill members of the that name by the Council for Economic Edu- Armed Forces by designing and manufac- ing in 2017; Whereas the dedicated employees of the cation— turing Silver Star Service Banners and Sil- (1) only 22 States require students to take National Park Service carry out their mis- ver Star Flags for that purpose; an economics course as a high school gradua- sion to protect the national parks of the Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star tion requirement; and Families of America is to evoke memories of United States so that the vibrant culture, di- (2) only 17 States require students to take the sacrifices made by members of the verse wildlife, and priceless resources of the a personal finance course as a high school Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the parks will endure for perpetuity; and graduation requirement, either independ- United States through the presence of a Sil- Whereas the people of the United States ently or as part of an economics course; ver Star Service Banner in a window or a Sil- have inherited the remarkable legacy of the Whereas, according to the Gallup-HOPE ver Star Flag flying; National Park System and are entrusted Index, only 57 percent of students in the Whereas the sacrifices made by members of with the preservation of the National Park United States have money in a bank or cred- the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of System throughout its second century: Now, it union account; the United States should never be forgotten; therefore, be it Whereas expanding access to the safe, Resolved, That the Senate— and mainstream financial system will provide in- (1) designates the week of April 20, 2019, Whereas May 1, 2019, is an appropriate date dividuals with less expensive and more se- through April 28, 2019, as ‘‘National Park to designate as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner cure options for managing finances and Week’’; and Day’’: Now, therefore, be it building wealth; (2) encourages the people of the United Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas quality personal financial edu- States and the world to visit and experience (1) supports the designation of May 1, 2019, cation is essential to ensure that individuals the treasured national parks of the United as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’’; and are prepared— (2) calls upon the people of the United States. (1) to manage money, credit, and debt; and States to observe Silver Star Service Banner f (2) to become responsible workers, heads of Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, SENATE RESOLUTION 168—DESIG- household, investors, entrepreneurs, business and activities. leaders, and citizens; NATING APRIL 2019 AS ‘‘FINAN- f Whereas increased financial literacy— CIAL LITERACY MONTH’’ (1) empowers individuals to make wise fi- SENATE RESOLUTION 167—DESIG- Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of nancial decisions; and (2) reduces the confusion caused by an in- NATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 20, South Carolina, Mr. JONES, Mr. BAR- creasingly complex economy; 2019, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2019, AS RASSO, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. ‘‘NATIONAL PARK WEEK’’ Whereas a greater understanding of, and BRAUN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. CAPITO, familiarity with, financial markets and in- Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. KING, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASSIDY, stitutions will lead to increased economic Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BENNET, Mr. Mr. COONS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. CRAPO, activity and growth; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.059 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 Whereas, in 2003, Congress— part of a disturbing pattern of human rights issuing a determination, in response to the (1) determined that coordinating Federal violations by that Government detailed in 59 request submitted to the President on Octo- financial literacy efforts and formulating a pages of the 2018 Country Reports on Human ber 10, 2018, under section 1263(d) of that Act, national strategy is important; and Rights Practices of the Department of State; with respect to the involvement of high- (2) in light of that determination, passed Whereas the 2018 Country Reports on ranking officials of the Government of Saudi the Financial Literacy and Education Im- Human Rights Practices highlight human Arabia, including Crown Prince Mohammed provement Act (20 U.S.C. 9701 et seq.), estab- rights violations by the Government of bin Salman, in the killing of Jamal lishing the Financial Literacy and Education Saudi Arabia, including— Khashoggi; and Commission: Now, therefore, be it (1) executions for nonviolent offenses; (B) the United States should call upon the Resolved, That the Senate— (2) forced renditions; Government of Saudi Arabia— (1) designates April 2019 as ‘‘Financial Lit- (3) forced disappearances; (i) to release all peaceful human rights ac- eracy Month’’ to raise public awareness (4) torture of prisoners and detainees by tivists, journalists, and religious minorities about— government agents; held in detention by that Government; and (A) the importance of personal financial (5) arbitrary arrest and detention; (ii) to take actions that reverse that Gov- education in the United States; and (6) arrest and detention of political pris- ernment’s gross violation of internationally (B) the serious consequences that may re- oners; recognized human rights; and sult from a lack of understanding about per- (7) restrictions on the freedoms of peaceful (2) pursuant to section 502B(c)(1) of the sonal finances; and assembly, association, and movement; Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. (2) calls on the Federal Government, (8) severe restrictions of religious freedom; 2304(c)(1)), the Senate requests the Secretary States, localities, schools, nonprofit organi- (9) citizens’ lack of ability and legal means of State to submit to Congress, in unclassi- zations, businesses, and the people of the to choose their government through free and fied form, but with a classified annex if nec- United States to observe Financial Literacy fair elections; essary, a statement with respect to Saudi Month with appropriate programs and activi- (10) trafficking in persons; Arabia setting forth— (11) violence and official discrimination ties. (A) the matters described in subparagraphs against women; and f (A), (B), and (C) of such section; and (12) criminalization of consensual same-sex (B) pursuant to subparagraph (D) of such SENATE RESOLUTION 169—RE- sexual activity; section— QUESTING A STATEMENT UNDER Whereas the 2018 Country Reports on (i) information on the involvement of the Human Rights Practices also reference an SECTION 502B(C) OF THE FOR- highest-ranking officials in the Government August 2018 study, commissioned by the of Saudi Arabia, including Crown Prince Mo- EIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961 United Nations High Commissioner for WITH RESPECT TO VIOLATIONS hammed bin Salman, in the murder of Jamal Human Rights, which— Khashoggi; OF HUMAN RIGHTS BY THE GOV- (1) found that the military coalition led by (ii) information on the measures the Gov- ERNMENT OF SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia was responsible for the major- ernment of Saudi Arabia is taking to allevi- ity of the civilian casualties in Yemen that ate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen by in- Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. the United Nations was able to verify from SANDERS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, creasing access for Yemenis to food, fuel, March 2015 to June 2018; and medicine, and medical evacuation, including Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. (2) concluded that the coalition’s repeated through the appropriate use of Yemen’s Red failures to avoid civilian casualties and exer- WYDEN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. KAINE) Sea ports, including the port of Hudaydah, cise the proportionate use of military force submitted the following resolution; the airport in Sana’a, and external border violate international humanitarian law and which was referred to the Committee crossings with Saudi Arabia; may amount to war crimes; on Foreign Relations: (iii) information on actions the Govern- Whereas that study also— ment of Saudi Arabia is taking to reduce the S. RES. 169 (1) found that the military coalition re- risk of harm to civilians and civilian infra- Whereas, on December 13, 2018, the Senate stricted the flow of food, medical supplies, structure resulting from military operations unanimously agreed to Senate Joint Resolu- and fuel through Yemen’s critical ports of of that Government in Yemen, including tion 69, 115th Congress, stating that the Sen- Hudaydah and Mokha, and forced the closure by— ate ‘‘believes Crown Prince Mohammed bin of Sana’a International Airport; and (I) complying with applicable agreements Salman is responsible for the murder of (2) stated, ‘‘Given the severe humanitarian and laws regulating defense articles pur- Jamal Khashoggi’’, a United States resident impact that the de facto blockades have had chased or transferred from the United and renowned journalist; on the civilian population and in the absence States; and Whereas the President has not met his ob- of any verifiable military impact, they con- (II) taking appropriate steps to avoid dis- ligation to determine whether any foreign stitute a violation of the proportionality proportionate harm to civilians and civilian person, including the highest ranking offi- rule of international humanitarian law.’’; infrastructure; and cials in the Government of Saudi Arabia, is Whereas section 620I(a) of the Foreign As- (iv) information on each incident for which responsible for the gross violation of Mr. sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2378–1(a)), the Joint Incidents Assessment Team in Khashoggi’s internationally recognized states that no assistance shall be furnished Yemen has reached a conclusion. human rights; under that Act or the Arms Export Control Whereas the Government of Saudi Arabia Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) to any country f has yet to publicly identify the 11 individ- ‘‘when it is made known to the President SENATE RESOLUTION 170—RECOG- uals indicted in connection with the killing that the government of such country pro- NIZING THE FIFTH ANNIVER- of Mr. Khashoggi, 5 of whom will reportedly hibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indi- face the death penalty if convicted; rectly, the transport or delivery of United SARY OF THE CHIBOK GIRLS Whereas, on March 12, 2018, the Govern- States humanitarian assistance’’; KIDNAPPING BY THE BOKO ment of Saudi Arabia formally charged 10 Whereas subsection (a)(2) of section 502B of HARAM TERRORIST ORGANIZA- women’s rights activists on charges of sup- the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. TION AND CALLING ON THE GOV- porting ‘‘hostile elements’’, after being de- 2304) states that ‘‘no security assistance may ERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO RE- tained since May 2018 with no charges be provided to any country the government DOUBLE EFFORTS TO BRING AN brought; of which engages in a consistent pattern of END TO THE CONFLICT IN Whereas reputable human rights non- gross violations of internationally recog- NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL NI- governmental organizations allege that au- nized human rights’’; and thorities of the Government of Saudi Arabia Whereas subsection (d)(1) of that section GERIA AND TO PROVIDE ASSIST- have tortured at least 4 of the 10 women’s defines the term ‘‘gross violations of inter- ANCE TO THE VICTIMS rights activists including the leader of the national recognized human rights’’ to in- Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. successful movement to grant women the clude ‘‘torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrad- RUBIO, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. COLLINS, and rights to drive in Saudi Arabia, Aziza al- ing treatment or punishment, prolonged de- Mrs. SHAHEEN) submitted the following Yousef; tention without charges and trial, causing resolution; which was referred to the Whereas Samar Badawi, who was awarded the disappearance of persons by the abduc- the International Women of Courage Award tion and clandestine detention of those per- Committee on Foreign Relations: by the Secretary of State in 2012 for her ef- sons, and other flagrant denial of the right S. RES. 170 forts to reform the discriminatory male to life, liberty, or the security of person’’: Whereas the Boko Haram is a Nigeria- guardianship system in Saudi Arabia, is also Now, therefore, be it based militant group with links to Al-Qaeda among the group of 10 women’s rights activ- Resolved, That— in the Islamic Maghreb and the Islamic ists facing charges; (1) it is the sense of the Senate that— State; Whereas the Government of Saudi Arabia (A) the President should fully comply with Whereas Boko Haram’s campaign of mass has detained not fewer than 120 peaceful ad- the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Ac- and systemic brutality has led to the deaths vocates, including blogger Raif Badawi and countability Act (subtitle F of title XII of of tens of thousands of individuals in north- human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair, Public Law 114–328; 22 U.S.C. 2656 note) by east and central Nigeria and, according to

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ber 2017, to humanitarian assistance, devel- opment tools; Whereas 106 of the children from the opment, education, and deradicalization pro- Whereas Boko Haram rejects modern edu- Dapchi kidnapping have been released and 5 grams; and cation and science, is engaged in an armed of the children are presumed to have died in (F) to accept international assistance in a revolt against the Government of Nigeria, captivity; timely manner when offered; and has carried out vicious campaigns of vio- Whereas Leah Sharibu remains a hostage (5) encourages continued efforts by the lence against schools, public institutions, because she refuses to convert to Islam; United States Government to defeat Boko law enforcement, and civilians; Whereas a surge in violence at the end of Haram through development and security Whereas, since 2012, Boko Haram has con- 2018 has resulted in the displacement of an partnerships with Nigeria and other regional ducted brutal mass kidnappings of women, additional 80,000 people, further burdening partners; girls, and boys, and has abducted thousands already overwhelmed communities and hu- (6) calls on the Department of State and of women and girls from schools and mar- manitarian services; the Department of Defense to rapidly imple- kets, during raids on villages and houses, Whereas according to the International ment the 5-year regional strategy required and on public transportation; Committee of the Red Cross and the Nigerian under Public Law 114-266 to address the Whereas, on April 14, 2014, Boko Haram Red Cross Society, an estimated 17,000 indi- grievous threat posed by Boko Haram and militants attacked a boarding school in viduals from Nigeria are missing, including other violent extremist organizations; Chibok in Borno State, where girls from sur- 7,100 children; (7) requests the Department of State and rounding areas had gathered to take final Whereas for several years the United the United States Agency for International exams; States Government has provided assistance Development to meet their obligation under Whereas the Boko Haram terrorists arrived for women and girls targeted by Boko Haram section 7059(e)(2) of the Department of State, in Chibok late at night, fired their guns in- and individuals displaced by Boko Haram vi- Foreign Operations, and Related Programs discriminately, burned down houses, raided olence, and has assisted in combating Boko Appropriations Act, 2017 (division J of Public the dormitories, and kidnapped 276 girls who Haram; Law 115–31) to create a strategy to address were between 12 and 17 years of age; Whereas in section 1(c) of Public Law 114– the needs of women and girls adversely im- Whereas 57 girls escaped by running into 266 (130 Stat. 1383), Congress stated that pacted by extremism and conflict; the forest or jumping off the kidnappers’ ‘‘lack of economic opportunity and access to (8) requests that the Department of State trucks as they were driving away; education, justice, and other social services track and report the number of missing per- Whereas the 219 kidnapped girls were held contributes to the ability of Boko Haram to sons kidnapped by Boko Haram and include captive, abused, enslaved, repeatedly raped, radicalize and recruit individuals’’; such information in its annual Trafficking in starved, and, in some cases, forcibly con- Whereas educating girls transforms soci- Persons Report; and verted to Islam and married to their captors; eties for the better by giving girls the knowl- (9) commends the swift enactment of the Whereas child, early, and forced marriages edge and tools to make positive decisions Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 are serious human rights violations; about their futures, live healthier lives, pro- (Public Law 115–68), and encourages the Whereas the international community, in- vide nurturing environments for their fami- President to immediately release the cluding the United Nations Secretary-Gen- lies, and play active roles in their commu- Women, Peace, and Security Strategy re- eral and the United Nations Security Coun- nities and economies; quired under section 5 of such Act (22 U.S.C. cil, condemned the abduction and called for Whereas the United States Government 2152j–1). the immediate release of the girls; has appropriated $11,000,000 in fiscal years f Whereas Boko Haram ruthlessly killed 2017 and 2018 for programs to combat child some of the kidnapped girls for trying to es- marriage; SENATE RESOLUTION 171—EX- cape, while other girls died during childbirth Whereas in section 2 of the Women, Peace, PRESSING THE SENSE OF CON- while in captivity; and Security Act of 2017 (Public Law 115–68; GRESS REGARDING RESTORING Whereas thousands of women, girls, and 131 Stat. 1202), Congress found that ‘‘[w]omen UNITED STATES BILATERAL AS- boys kidnapped by Boko Haram have en- in conflict-affected regions have achieved SISTANCE TO THE WEST BANK dured similar horrific experiences; significant success in . . . moderating vio- Whereas the parents of the kidnapped girls lent extremism . . . and stabilizing societies AND GAZA and concerned citizens banded together and by enhancing the effectiveness of security Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. embarked upon a global awareness campaign services, peacekeeping efforts, institutions, COONS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, to urge the rescue of the girls, using the and decisionmaking processes’’; and Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mrs. FEIN- Twitter hashtag #BringBackOurGirls, Whereas section 4 of the Women, Peace, STEIN) submitted the following resolu- through which more than 3,300,000 people and Security Act of 2017 (22 U.S.C. 2152j) tion; which was referred to the Com- around the world expressed their outrage at states, ‘‘It shall be the policy of the United mittee on Foreign Relations: the abductions and continue maintaining a States to promote the meaningful participa- vigil for the girls’ return to their families; tion of women in all aspects of overseas con- S. RES. 171 Whereas the United States Government flict prevention, management, and resolu- Whereas the dire health and economic con- sent advisors to Nigeria and supplied surveil- tion, and post-conflict relief and recovery ef- ditions facing the Palestinian people has cre- lance and reconnaissance to help rescue the forts’’: Now, therefore, be it ated a humanitarian crisis in the West Bank girls; Resolved, That the Senate— and Gaza. The United States has long been a Whereas 21 of the kidnapped girls were re- (1) recognizes the tragic fifth anniversary leader in helping address the plight of inno- leased in October 2016, and an additional 82 of the Chibok girls kidnapping and calls for cent civilians; girls were released in May 2017; the immediate release of all Boko Haram Whereas these fragile conditions could con- Whereas nearly 5 years since their abduc- captives, especially the remaining Chibok tribute to circumstances that would under- tion, more than 100 girls remain in captivity girls and Leah Sharibu; mine Israel’s security and stability in the re- and are subjected to deplorable abuses as re- (2) applauds the extraordinary bravery of gion; counted by the girls who have been released; survivors of Boko Haram, who continue to Whereas the Palestinian Authority’s inter- Whereas many of the released girls are come forward to share their stories and expe- pretation of the Anti-Terrorism Clarification being kept in a government facility in Abuja riences at great personal risk; Act (Public Law 115–253), which sought to away from their families; (3) urges the Government of Nigeria, in co- help United States victims of terrorism Whereas despite claims by the Government operation with regional partners and the abroad, led the Palestinian Authority to re- of Nigeria that Boko Haram had been de- international community, to redouble efforts ject all forms of United States assistance, feated, the terrorist organization continues to defeat Boko Haram; meaning that funding for organizations im- to mount attacks against civilians, schools, (4) calls on the Government of Nigeria— plementing humanitarian aid programs that and security forces; (A) to prioritize the recovery of women and provide critical services, such as health care Whereas Boko Haram has increasingly girls who have been abducted and enslaved and sanitation to civilians, cannot be carried used children, including girls, in suicide at- by Boko Haram; out; and tacks; with 158 children used in 2017, a sig- (B) to work to determine the whereabouts Whereas the Department of State has nificant increase from the 19 used for such of the thousands of missing people in Nigeria failed to obligate any of the funds Congress purpose in 2016; and provide a full accounting of the number appropriated in fiscal year 2017 and fiscal Whereas Boko Haram continues to abduct of missing girls; year 2018, $302,750,000 and $257,500,000, respec- women and girls in the northern region of (C) to undertake concrete efforts to reduce tively, for bilateral assistance to the West Nigeria, routinely forcing girls to choose be- the stigmatization and marginalization of Bank and Gaza: Now, therefore, be it

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- wildfires occurring in calendar years 2018 and NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE TION 14—AUTHORIZING THE USE 2019 under such terms and conditions as de- WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION OF EMANCIPATION HALL IN THE termined by the Secretary: Provided, That OPERATIONS the Secretary may provide assistance for CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER FOR For an additional amount for ‘‘Watershed such losses in the form of block grants to eli- AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE and Flood Prevention Operations’’, for nec- gible states and territories and such assist- BIRTHDAY OF KING KAMEHA- essary expenses for the Emergency Water- ance may include compensation to pro- shed Protection Program related to the con- MEHA I ducers, as determined by the Secretary, for sequences of Hurricanes Michael and Flor- Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. past or future crop insurance premiums, for- ence and wildfires occurring in calendar year est restoration, and poultry and livestock HIRONO) submitted the following con- 2018, and other natural disasters, $125,000,000, losses: Provided further, That of the amounts current resolution; which was consid- to remain available until expended: Provided, provided under this heading, tree assistance ered and agreed to: That such amount is designated by the Con- payments may be made under section 1501(e) gress as being for an emergency requirement S. CON. RES. 14 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- 9081(e)) to eligible orchardists or nursery anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control resentatives concurring), tree growers (as defined in such section) of Act of 1985. SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR pecan trees with a tree mortality rate that EVENT TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY exceeds 7.5 percent (adjusted for normal mor- RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF KING KAMEHAMEHA I. tality) and is less than 15 percent (adjusted RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in for normal mortality), to be available until ACCOUNT the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be expended, for losses incurred during the pe- For an additional amount for the cost of used on June 9, 2019, for an event to celebrate riod beginning January 1, 2018, and ending grants for rural community facilities pro- the birthday of King Kamehameha I. December 31, 2018: Provided further, That in grams as authorized by section 306 and de- (b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations the case of producers impacted by volcanic scribed in section 381E(d)(1) of the Consoli- for the conduct of the event described in sub- activity that resulted in the loss of crop dated Farm and Rural Development Act, for section (a) shall be carried out in accordance land, or access to crop land, the Secretary necessary expenses related to the con- with such conditions as may be prescribed by shall consider all measures available, as ap- sequences of Hurricanes Michael and Flor- the Architect of the Capitol. propriate, to bring replacement land into ence and wildfires occurring in calendar year f production: Provided further, That the total 2018, and other natural disasters, $150,000,000, amount of payments received under this to remain available until expended: Provided, AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND heading and applicable policies of crop insur- That sections 381E-H and 381N of the Consoli- PROPOSED ance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 dated Farm and Rural Development Act are U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or the Noninsured Crop not applicable to the funds made available SA 248. Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) under LEAHY, Mr SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. under this heading: Provided further, That section 196 of the Federal Agriculture Im- such amount is designated by the Congress HIRONO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, provement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. Ms. SMITH, Ms. WARREN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, as being for an emergency requirement pur- 7333) shall not exceed 90 percent of the loss suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MERKLEY, and Mr. DURBIN) as determined by the Secretary: Provided fur- submitted an amendment intended to be pro- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control ther, That the total amount of payments re- Act of 1985. posed by him to the bill H.R. 268, making ceived under this heading for producers who suppplemental appropriations for the fiscal did not obtain a policy or plan of insurance GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE year ending September 30, 2019, and for other for an insurable commodity for the applica- SEC. 101. In addition to other amounts purposes, which was ordered to lie on the ble crop year under the Federal Crop Insur- made available by section 309 of division A of table. ance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) for the crop the Additional Supplemental Appropriations f incurring the losses or did not file the re- for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 quired paperwork and pay the service fee by (Public Law 115–72; 131 Stat. 1229), there is TEXT OF AMENDMENTS the applicable State filing deadline for a hereby appropriated $600,000,000 for the Sec- SA 248. Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, noninsurable commodity for the applicable retary of Agriculture to provide a grant to Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, crop year under NAP for the crop incurring the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for dis- the losses shall not exceed 70 percent of the aster nutrition assistance in response to Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mrs. loss as determined by the Secretary: Provided Presidentially declared major disasters and GILLIBRAND, Ms. SMITH, Ms. WARREN, further, That producers receiving payments emergencies: Provided, That the funds made Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. under this heading, as determined by the available to the Commonwealth of Puerto MERKLEY, and Mr. DURBIN) submitted Secretary, shall be required to purchase crop Rico under this section shall remain avail- an amendment intended to be proposed insurance where crop insurance is available able for obligation by the Commonwealth

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until September 30, 2020, and shall be in addi- SEC. 106. In addition to amounts otherwise ployment of unmanned ocean observing plat- tion to funds otherwise made available: Pro- made available, out of the funds made avail- forms and enhanced data assimilation; (b) vided further, That such amount is des- able under section 18 of the Food and Nutri- flood prediction, forecasting, and mitigation ignated by the Congress as being for an tion Act of 2008, $5,000,000 shall be available capabilities; and (c) wildfire prediction, de- emergency requirement pursuant to section for the Secretary to provide a grant to tection, and forecasting; and 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and American Samoa for disaster nutrition as- (5) $50,000,000 for Title IX Fund grants as Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. sistance in response to the presidentially de- authorized under section 906(c) of division O SEC. 102. In addition to amounts otherwise clared major disasters and emergencies: Pro- of Public Law 114–113: made available, out of the funds made avail- vided, That funds made available to the terri- Provided, That such amount is designated by able under section 18 of the Food and Nutri- tory under this section shall remain avail- the Congress as being for an emergency re- tion Act of 2008, $25,200,000 shall be available able for obligation by the territory until quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) for the Secretary to provide a grant to the September 30, 2020: Provided further, That of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- such amount is designated by the Congress icit Control Act of 1985: Provided further, lands for disaster nutrition assistance in re- as being for an emergency requirement pur- That the National Oceanic and Atmospheric sponse to the Presidentially declared major suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- Administration shall submit a spending plan disasters and emergencies: Provided, That anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control to the Committees on Appropriations of the funds made available to the Commonwealth Act of 1985. House of Representatives and the Senate for of the Northern Mariana Islands under this SEC. 107. For an additional amount for the funding provided under subsection (4) of this section shall remain available for obligation ‘‘Emergency Conservation Program’’, for heading within 45 days after the date of en- by the Commonwealth until September 30, necessary expenses related to the con- actment of this Act. 2020: Provided further, That such amount is sequences of Hurricanes Michael and Flor- designated by the Congress as being for an ence and of wildfires occurring in calendar PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION emergency requirement pursuant to section year 2018, and other natural disasters, For an additional amount for ‘‘Procure- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and $500,000,000, to remain available until ex- ment, Acquisition and Construction’’, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. pended: Provided, That such amount is des- $25,000,000, to remain available until Sep- SEC. 103. For purposes of administering ignated by the Congress as being for an tember 30, 2021, for improvements to oper- title I of subdivision 1 of division B of the Bi- emergency requirement pursuant to section ational and research weather supercom- partisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115– 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and puting infrastructure and satellite ground 123), losses to agricultural producers result- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. services used for hurricane intensity and ing from hurricanes shall also include losses TITLE II track prediction; flood prediction, fore- of peach and blueberry crops in calendar DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE casting, and mitigation; and wildfire pre- year 2017 due to extreme cold: Provided, That diction, detection, and forecasting: Provided, the amounts provided by this section are ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION That such amount is designated by the Con- designated by the Congress as being for an ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE gress as being for an emergency requirement emergency requirement pursuant to section PROGRAMS pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- Pursuant to section 703 of the Public Act of 1985: Provided further, That the Na- vided further, That amounts repurposed tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- under this heading that were previously des- Works and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3233), for an additional amount for tion shall submit a spending plan to the ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- Committees on Appropriations of the House quirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget ‘‘Economic Development Assistance Pro- grams’’ for necessary expenses related to of Representatives and the Senate within 45 and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 days after the date of enactment of this Act. are designated by the Congress as an emer- flood mitigation, disaster relief, long-term gency requirement pursuant to section recovery, and restoration of infrastructure FISHERY DISASTER ASSISTANCE in areas that received a major disaster des- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and For an additional amount for ‘‘Fishery ignation as a result of Hurricanes Florence, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Disaster Assistance’’ for necessary expenses Michael, and Lane, Typhoons Yutu and SEC. 104. (a)(1) Except as provided in para- associated with the mitigation of fishery dis- Mangkhut, and of wildfires, volcanic erup- graph (2), a person or legal entity is not eli- asters, $150,000,000, to remain available until tions, earthquakes, and other natural disas- gible to receive a payment under the Market expended: , That funds shall be used ters occurring in calendar year 2018, and tor- Provided Facilitation Program established pursuant for mitigating the effects of commercial fish- nadoes and floods occurring in calendar year to the Commodity Credit Corporation Char- ery failures and fishery resource disasters 2019 under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster ter Act (15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.) if the average declared by the Secretary of Commerce, in- Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 adjusted gross income of such person or legal cluding those declared by the Secretary to be U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), $600,000,000, to remain entity is greater than $900,000. a direct result of Hurricanes Florence and (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a per- available until expended: Provided, That such Michael and Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut: son or legal entity if at least 75 percent of amount is designated by the Congress as Provided further, That such amount is des- the adjusted gross income of such person or being for an emergency requirement pursu- ignated by the Congress as being for an legal entity is derived from farming, ranch- ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced emergency requirement pursuant to section ing, or forestry related activities. Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and (b) A person or legal entity may not re- of 1985: Provided further, That within the Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. ceive a payment under the Market Facilita- amount appropriated, up to 2 percent of tion Program described in subsection (a)(1), funds may be transferred to the ‘‘Salaries DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE directly or indirectly, of more than $125,000. and Expenses’’ account for administration UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE (c) In this section, the term ‘‘average ad- and oversight activities: Provided further, justed gross income’’ has the meaning given That within the amount appropriated, SALARIES AND EXPENSES the term defined in section 760.1502 of title 7 $1,000,000 shall be transferred to the ‘‘Office For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect of Inspector General’’ account for carrying and Expenses’’ for necessary expenses related July 18, 2018). out investigations and audits related to the to the consequences of Hurricanes Florence (d) The amount provided by this section is funding provided under this heading. and Michael and Typhoon Yutu, $1,336,000: designated by the Congress as being for an NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC , That such amount is designated by emergency requirement pursuant to section Provided ADMINISTRATION the Congress as being for an emergency re- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES SEC. 105. There is hereby appropriated For an additional amount for ‘‘Operations, of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- $5,000,000, to remain available until Sep- Research, and Facilities’’ for necessary ex- icit Control Act of 1985. tember 30, 2020, for the Secretary of Agri- penses related to the consequences of Hurri- FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM culture to conduct an independent study, in- canes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Yutu, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES cluding a survey of participants, to compare and of wildfires, $120,570,000, to remain avail- the impact of the additional benefits pro- able until September 30, 2020, as follows: For an additional amount for ‘‘Buildings vided by section 309 of Public Law 115–72 to (1) $3,000,000 for repair and replacement of and Facilities’’ for necessary expenses re- the food insecurity, health status, and well- observing assets, real property, and equip- lated to the consequences of Hurricanes being of low-income residents in Puerto Rico ment; Florence and Michael and Typhoon Yutu, without such additional benefits: Provided, (2) $11,000,000 for marine debris assessment $28,400,000, to remain available until ex- That such amount is designated by the Con- and removal; pended: Provided, That such amount is des- gress as being for an emergency requirement (3) $31,570,000 for mapping, charting, and ignated by the Congress as being for an pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- geodesy services; emergency requirement pursuant to section anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control (4) $25,000,000 to improve: (a) hurricane in- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Act of 1985. tensity forecasting, including through de- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

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Legal Services Corpora- emergency requirement pursuant to section not later than 60 days after the date of the tion Act by providing for necessary expenses 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and enactment of this Act. related to the consequences of Hurricanes Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES Florence, Michael, and Lane, Typhoons Yutu vided further, That the Assistant Secretary of For an additional amount for ‘‘Mississippi and Mangkhut, calendar year 2018 wildfires, the Army for Civil Works shall provide a River and Tributaries’’ for necessary ex- volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes, and monthly report directly to the Committees penses to address emergency situations at calendar year 2019 tornadoes and floods, on Appropriations of the House and the Sen- Corps of Engineers projects and rehabilitate $15,000,000: Provided, That such amount is ate detailing the allocation and obligation of and repair damages to Corps of Engineers designated by the Congress as being for an these funds, including new studies selected projects, caused by natural disasters, includ- emergency requirement pursuant to section to be initiated using funds provided under ing disasters in 2019, $575,000,000, to remain 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and this heading, beginning not later than 60 available until expended: Provided, That such Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- days after the date of enactment of this Act. vided further, That none of the funds appro- amount is designated by the Congress as CONSTRUCTION priated in this Act to the Legal Services Cor- being for an emergency requirement pursu- poration shall be expended for any purpose For an additional amount for ‘‘Construc- ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced prohibited or limited by, or contrary to any tion’’ for necessary expenses, $740,000,000, to Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of the provisions of, sections 501, 502, 503, 504, remain available until expended, to con- of 1985: Provided further, That the Assistant 505, and 506 of Public Law 105–119, and all struct flood and storm damage reduction, in- Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall funds appropriated in this Act to the Legal cluding shore protection, projects which are provide a monthly report directly to the Services Corporation shall be subject to the currently authorized or which are authorized Committees on Appropriations of the House same terms and conditions set forth in such after the date of enactment of this Act, and of Representatives and the Senate detailing sections, except that all references in sec- flood and storm damage reduction, including the allocation and obligation of these funds, tions 502 and 503 to 1997 and 1998 shall be shore protection, projects which have signed beginning not later than 60 days after the deemed to refer instead to 2018 and 2019, re- Chief’s Reports as of the date of enactment date of enactment of this Act. of this Act or which are studied using funds spectively, and except that sections 501 and OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 503 of Public Law 104–134 (referenced by Pub- provided under the heading ‘‘Investigations’’ if the Secretary determines such projects to For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation lic Law 105–119) shall not apply to the and Maintenance’’ for necessary expenses to amount made available under this heading: be technically feasible, economically justi- fied, and environmentally acceptable, in dredge Federal navigation projects in re- Provided further, That, for the purposes of sponse to, and repair damages to Corps of this Act, the Legal Services Corporation States and insular areas that were impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Ty- Engineers Federal projects caused by, nat- shall be considered an agency of the United ural disasters, including disasters in 2019, States Government. phoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, and Tropical Storm Gita: Provided, That projects $908,000,000, to remain available until ex- TITLE III receiving funds provided under the first pro- pended, of which such sums as are necessary DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE viso in ‘‘Corps of Engineers–Civil—Depart- to cover the Federal share of eligible oper- ation and maintenance costs for coastal har- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS ment of the Army—Construction’’ in Public bors and channels, and for inland harbors For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation Law 115–123 shall not be eligible for funding provided under this heading: Provided further, shall be derived from the Harbor Mainte- and Maintenance, Marine Corps’’, nance Trust Fund: Provided, That such $200,000,000, for necessary expenses related to That for projects receiving funding under this heading, the provisions of section 902 of amount is designated by the Congress as the consequences of Hurricanes Michael and being for an emergency requirement pursu- Florence: Provided, That such amount is des- the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 shall not apply to these funds: Provided ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced ignated by the Congress as being for an Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act emergency requirement pursuant to section further, That the completion of ongoing con- struction projects receiving funds provided of 1985: Provided further, That the Assistant 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- under this heading shall be at full Federal expense with respect to such funds: Provided provide a monthly report directly to the vided further, That notwithstanding section Committees on Appropriations of the House 284 of title 10, United States Code, or any further, That using funds provided under this heading, the non-Federal cash contribution of Representatives and the Senate detailing other provision of law, funds made available the allocation and obligation of these funds, under this heading may only be used for the for projects other than ongoing construction projects shall be financed in accordance with beginning not later than 60 days after the purposes specifically described under this date of enactment of this Act. heading. the provisions of section 103(k) of Public Law 99–662 over a period of 30 years from the date FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE of completion of the project or separable ele- For an additional amount for ‘‘Flood Con- For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation ment: Provided further, That of this amount, trol and Coastal Emergencies’’, as authorized and Maintenance, Air Force’’, $400,000,000, for $45,000,000 shall be used to initiate, at full by section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 necessary expenses related to the con- Federal expense, construction of authorized U.S.C. 701n), for necessary expenses to pre- sequences of Hurricanes Michael and Flor- Corps of Engineers ecosystem restoration pare for flood, hurricane and other natural ence: Provided, That such amount is des- projects that have incidental flood risk man- disasters and support emergency operations, ignated by the Congress as being for an agement benefits in areas impacted by Hur- repairs, and other activities in response to emergency requirement pursuant to section ricanes Irma and Maria: Provided further, such disasters, including disasters in 2019, as 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and That up to $25,000,000 of the funds made authorized by law, $510,000,000, to remain Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- available under this heading shall be used for available until expended: Provided, That such vided further, That notwithstanding section continuing authorities projects to reduce the amount is designated by the Congress as 284 of title 10, United States Code, or any risk of flooding and storm damage: Provided being for an emergency requirement pursu- other provision of law, funds made available further, That any projects using funds appro- ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced under this heading may only be used for the priated under this heading shall be initiated Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act purposes specifically described under this only after non-Federal interests have en- of 1985: Provided further, That the Assistant heading. tered into binding agreements with the Sec- Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall TITLE IV retary requiring, where applicable, the non- provide a monthly report to the Committees CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL Federal interests to pay 100 percent of the on Appropriations of the House of Represent- operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY atives and the Senate detailing the alloca- and rehabilitation costs of the project and to tion and obligation of these funds, beginning INVESTIGATIONS hold and save the United States free from not later than 60 days after the date of en- For an additional amount for ‘‘Investiga- damages due to the construction or oper- actment of this Act. tions’’ for necessary expenses related to the ation and maintenance of the project, except DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR completion, or initiation and completion, of for damages due to the fault or negligence of CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT flood and storm damage reduction, including the United States or its contractors: Pro- shore protection, studies which are currently vided further, That such amount is des- CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACCOUNT authorized or which are authorized after the ignated by the Congress as being for an For an additional amount for ‘‘Central date of enactment of this Act, to reduce risk emergency requirement pursuant to section Utah Project Completion Account’’, $350,000, from future floods and hurricanes, at full 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and to be deposited into the Utah Reclamation

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Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- ject to a non-Federal matching requirement: by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b and Provided further, That such amount is des- Conservation Commission, to remain avail- 5173) shall be 100 percent of the eligible costs ignated by the Congress as being for an able until expended, for expenses necessary under such sections. emergency requirement pursuant to section in carrying out fire remediation activities (b) APPLICABILITY.—The Federal share pro- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and related to wildfires in 2018: Provided, That vided by subsection (a) shall apply to dis- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. such amount is designated by the Congress aster assistance applied for before, on, or CONSTRUCTION as being for an emergency requirement pur- after the date of enactment of this Act. For an additional amount for ‘‘Construc- suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- SEC. 502. The Administrator of the Federal tion’’ for necessary expenses related to the anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Emergency Management Agency shall pro- consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- Act of 1985. vide assistance, pursuant to section 428 of chael, Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut, and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and BUREAU OF RECLAMATION calendar year 2018 wildfires, earthquakes, Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et and volcanic eruptions, $78,000,000, to remain WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES seq.), for critical services as defined in sec- available until expended: Provided, That such For an additional amount for ‘‘Water and tion 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster amount is designated by the Congress as Related Resources’’, $17,000,000, to remain Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for the being for an emergency requirement pursu- available until expended, for fire remedi- duration of the recovery for incidents DR– ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced ation and suppression emergency assistance 4404, DR–4396, and DR–4398 to— Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act related to wildfires in 2017 and 2018: Provided, (1) replace or restore the function of a fa- of 1985. That such amount is designated by the Con- cility or system to industry standards with- UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY gress as being for an emergency requirement out regard to the pre-disaster condition of SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- the facility or system; and anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control (2) replace or restore components of the fa- For an additional amount for ‘‘Surveys, In- Act of 1985. cility or system not damaged by the disaster vestigations, and Research’’ for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hur- where necessary to fully effectuate the re- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ricanes Florence and Michael, and calendar placement or restoration of disaster-dam- ENERGY PROGRAMS year 2018 wildfires, earthquake damage asso- aged components to restore the function of ciated with emergency declaration EM–3410, ELECTRICITY DELIVERY the facility or system to industry standards. and in those areas impacted by a major dis- For an additional amount for ‘‘Electricity SEC. 503. Section 20601 of Public Law 115– Delivery’’, $15,500,000, to remain available 123 (132 Stat. 85) is amended by striking aster declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- until expended, for necessary expenses re- ‘‘may’’ and inserting ‘‘shall’’: Provided, That sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) with re- lated to the consequences of Hurricanes Har- the amounts provided by this section are spect to calendar year 2018 wildfires or vol- vey, Irma, and Maria, and Super Typhoon designated by the Congress as being for an canic eruptions, $98,500,000, to remain avail- Yutu, including technical assistance related emergency requirement pursuant to section able until expended: Provided, That of this to electric grids: Provided, That such amount 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and amount, $72,310,000 is for costs related to the is designated by the Congress as being for an Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- repair and replacement of equipment and fa- emergency requirement pursuant to section vided further, That amounts repurposed cilities damaged by disasters in 2018: Pro- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and under this heading that were previously des- vided further, That, not later than 90 days Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- after the date of enactment of this Act, the vided further, That the Assistant Secretary of quirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget Survey shall submit a report to the Commit- Electricity Delivery shall provide a monthly and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 tees on Appropriations that describes the po- report to the Committees on Appropriations are designated by the Congress as an emer- tential options to replace the facility dam- of the House of Representatives and the Sen- gency requirement pursuant to section aged by the 2018 volcano disaster along with ate detailing the allocation and obligation of 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and cost estimates and a description of how the these funds, beginning not later than 60 days Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Survey will provide direct access for moni- after the date of enactment of this Act. TITLE VI toring volcanic activity and the potential TITLE V DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR threat to at-risk communities: Provided fur- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ther, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency require- SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION INVESTIGATIONS ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of For an additional amount for ‘‘Construc- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit COAST GUARD tion’’ for necessary expenses related to the Control Act of 1985. consequences of Hurricanes Florence, Lane, OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES and Michael, and flooding associated with For an additional amount for ‘‘Operations major declared disaster DR–4365, and cal- INSULAR AFFAIRS and Support’’ for necessary expenses related endar year 2018 earthquakes, $82,400,000, to ASSISTANCE TO TERRITORIES to the consequences of Hurricanes Michael, remain available until expended: Provided, For an additional amount for ‘‘Technical Florence, and Lane, Tropical Storm Gordon, That of this amount $50,000,000 shall be used Assistance’’ for financial management ex- and Typhoon Mangkhut, $48,977,000; of which to restore and rebuild national wildlife ref- penses related to the consequences of Ty- $46,977,000 shall remain available until Sep- uges and increase the resiliency and capacity phoon Yutu, $2,000,000, to remain available tember 30, 2020, and of which $2,000,000 shall of coastal habitat and infrastructure to until expended: Provided, That such amount remain available until September 30, 2023, for withstand storms and reduce the amount of is designated by the Congress as being for an environmental compliance and restoration: damage caused by such storms: Provided fur- emergency requirement pursuant to section Provided, That such amount is designated by ther, That such amount is designated by the 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and the Congress as being for an emergency re- Congress as being for an emergency require- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit icit Control Act of 1985. SALARIES AND EXPENSES Control Act of 1985. For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE and Expenses’’ for necessary expenses related IMPROVEMENTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND to the consequences of major disasters de- For an additional amount for ‘‘Procure- For an additional amount for the ‘‘Historic clared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford ment, Construction, and Improvements’’ for Preservation Fund’’ for necessary expenses Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance necessary expenses related to the con- related to the consequences of Hurricanes Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) in 2018, $1,000,000, sequences of Hurricanes Michael, Florence, Florence and Michael, and Typhoon Yutu, to remain available until expended: Provided, and Lane, Tropical Storm Gordon, and Ty- $50,000,000, to remain available until Sep- That such amount is designated by the Con- phoon Mangkhut, $476,755,000, to remain tember 30, 2022, including costs to States and gress as being for an emergency requirement available until September 30, 2023: Provided, territories necessary to complete compliance pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- That such amount is designated by the Con- activities required by section 306108 of title anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control gress as being for an emergency requirement 54, United States Code (formerly section 106 Act of 1985. pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- of the National Historic Preservation Act) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control and costs needed to administer the program: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Act of 1985. Provided, That grants shall only be available For an additional amount for ‘‘Science and GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE for areas that have received a major disaster Technology’’ for necessary expenses related SEC. 501. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal declaration pursuant to the Robert T. Staf- to improving preparedness of the water sec- share of assistance provided for DR–4336–PR, ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- tor, $600,000, to remain available until ex- DR–4339–PR, DR–4340–USVI and DR–4335– ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided fur- pended: Provided, That such amount is des- USVI under sections 403, 406 and 407 of the ther, That individual grants shall not be sub- ignated by the Congress as being for an

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.067 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 emergency requirement pursuant to section Drinking Water Act, and for other eligible structure the debt obligations of eligible re- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and tasks at such treatment works or facilities cipients only where such debt was incurred Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. necessary to further such purposes: Provided on or after September 20, 2017: Provided fur- LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST further, That the Administrator of the Envi- ther, That the Administrator of the Environ- FUND PROGRAM ronmental Protection Agency may retain up mental Protection Agency may retain up to For an additional amount for ‘‘Leaking to $1,000,000 of the funds appropriated herein $1,000,000 of the funds appropriated herein for Underground Storage Tank Fund’’ for nec- for management and oversight: Provided fur- management and oversight: Provided further, essary expenses related to the consequences ther, That such amount is designated by the That such amount is designated by the Con- of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, cal- Congress as being for an emergency require- gress as being for an emergency requirement endar year 2018 earthquakes, and Typhoon ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- Yutu, $1,500,000, to remain available until ex- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control pended: Provided, That such amount is des- Control Act of 1985. Act of 1985. In addition, for an additional amount for ignated by the Congress as being for an RELATED AGENCIES emergency requirement pursuant to section ‘‘State and Tribal Assistance Grants’’, 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and $500,000,000, to remain available until ex- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE pended, of which $261,000,000 shall be for cap- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. FOREST SERVICE italization grants for the Clean Water State STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS Revolving Funds under title VI of the Fed- FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH For additional amounts for ‘‘State and eral Water Pollution Control Act, and of For an additional amount for ‘‘Forest and Tribal Assistance Grants’’ for necessary ex- which $239,000,000 shall be for capitalization Rangeland Research’’ for necessary expenses penses related to the consequences of Hurri- grants under section 1452 of the Safe Drink- related to the consequences of Hurricanes canes Florence and Michael and calendar ing Water Act: Provided, That notwith- Florence and Michael, and the calendar year year 2018 earthquakes for the hazardous standing section 604(a) of the Federal Water 2018 wildfires, $1,000,000, to remain available waste financial assistance grants program, Pollution Control Act and section until expended for the forest inventory and $1,500,000, to remain available until ex- 1452(a)(1)(D) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, analysis program: Provided, That such pended; for necessary expenses related to the funds appropriated herein shall be provided amount is designated by the Congress as consequences of Typhoon Yutu for the haz- to States or Territories in EPA Regions 2, 4 being for an emergency requirement pursu- ardous waste financial assistance grants pro- and 6 in amounts determined by the Admin- ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced gram and for other solid waste management istrator for wastewater and drinking water Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act activities, $56,000,000, to remain available treatment works and facilities impacted by of 1985. until expended, provided that none of these Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria: Pro- funds shall be subject to section 3011(b) of vided further, That, for Region 2, such funds STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY the Solid Waste Disposal Act; and for grants allocated from funds appropriated herein For an additional amount for ‘‘State and under section 106 of the Federal Water Pollu- shall not be subject to the matching or cost Private Forestry’’ for necessary expenses re- tion Control Act, $5,000,000, to remain avail- share requirements of sections 602(b)(2), lated to the consequences of Hurricanes able until expended, to address impacts of 602(b)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Con- Florence and Michael, and the calendar year Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, Ty- trol Act nor the matching requirements of 2018 wildfires, $12,000,000, to remain available phoon Yutu, and calendar year 2018 wildfires, section 1452(e) of the Safe Drinking Water until expended: Provided, That such amount notwithstanding subsections (b), (e), and (f), Act: Provided further, That, for Region 2, not- is designated by the Congress as being for an of such section: Provided, That such amounts withstanding the requirements of section emergency requirement pursuant to section are designated by the Congress as being for 603(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- Act and section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget Water Act, each State and Territory shall and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. use the full amount of its capitalization NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM For an additional amount for ‘‘State and grants allocated from funds appropriated For an additional amount for ‘‘National Tribal Assistance Grants’’, $349,400,000 to re- herein to provide additional subsidization to Forest System’’ for necessary expenses re- main available until expended, of which eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness lated to the consequences of Hurricanes $53,300,000 shall be for capitalization grants of principal, negative interest loans or Florence and Michael, and the calendar year for the Clean Water State Revolving Funds grants or any combination of these: Provided 2018 wildfires, $84,960,000, to remain available under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution further, That, for Regions 4 and 6, notwith- until expended: Provided, That of this Control Act, and of which $296,100,000 shall be standing the requirements of section 603(i) of amount $21,000,000 shall be used for haz- for capitalization grants under section 1452 the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and ardous fuels management activities: Provided of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Provided, section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water further, That such amount is designated by That notwithstanding section 604(a) of the Act, for the funds allocated, each State shall the Congress as being for an emergency re- Federal Water Pollution Control Act and use not less than 20 percent but not more quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) section 1452(a)(1)(D) of the Safe Drinking than 30 percent amount of its capitalization of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- Water Act, funds appropriated herein shall grants allocated from funds appropriated icit Control Act of 1985. be provided to States or Territories in EPA herein to provide additional subsidization to CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Regions 4, 9, and 10 in amounts determined eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness by the Administrator for wastewater treat- of principal, negative interest loans or For an additional amount for ‘‘Capital Im- ment works and drinking water facilities im- grants or any combination of these: Provided provement and Maintenance’’ for necessary pacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, further, That the Administrator shall retain expenses related to the consequences of Hur- Typhoon Yutu, and calendar year 2018 $74,600,000 of the funds appropriated herein ricanes Florence and Michael, and the cal- wildfires and earthquakes: Provided further, for grants to any state or territory that has endar year 2018 wildfires, $36,040,000, to re- That notwithstanding the requirements of not established a water pollution control re- main available until expended: Provided, section 603(i) of the Federal Water Pollution volving fund pursuant to title VI of the Fed- That such amount is designated by the Con- Control Act and section 1452(d) of the Safe eral Water Pollution Control Act or section gress as being for an emergency requirement Drinking Water Act, for the funds appro- 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act for pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- priated herein, each State shall use not less drinking water facilities and waste water anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control than 20 percent but not more than 30 percent treatment plants impacted by Hurricanes Act of 1985. of the amount of its capitalization grants to Irma and Maria: Provided further, That the WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT provide additional subsidization to eligible funds appropriated herein shall only be used recipients in the form of forgiveness of prin- for eligible projects whose purpose is to re- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) cipal, negative interest loans or grants or duce flood damage risk and vulnerability or For an additional amount for ‘‘Wildland any combination of these: Provided further, to enhance resiliency to rapid hydrologic Fire Management’’, $720,271,000, to remain That the Administrator shall retain change or a natural disaster at treatment available through September 30, 2022, for ur- $10,400,000 of the funds appropriated herein works as defined by section 212 of the Fed- gent wildland fire suppression operations: for grants for drinking water facilities and eral Water Pollution Control Act or any eli- Provided, That such funds shall be solely waste water treatment plants impacted by gible facilities under section 1452 of the Safe available to be transferred to and merged Typhoon Yutu: Provided further, That the Drinking Water Act, and for other eligible with other appropriations accounts from funds appropriated herein shall be used for tasks at such treatment works or facilities which funds were previously transferred for eligible projects whose purpose is to reduce necessary to further such purposes: Provided wildland fire suppression in fiscal year 2018 flood or fire damage risk and vulnerability further, That, for Region 2, notwithstanding to fully repay those amounts: Provided fur- or to enhance resiliency to rapid hydrologic section 603(d)(2) of the Federal Water Pollu- ther, That such amount is designated by the change or natural disaster at treatment tion Control Act and section 1452(f)(2) of the Congress as an emergency requirement pur- works as defined by section 212 of the Fed- Safe Drinking Water Act, funds allocated suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- eral Water Pollution Control Act or any eli- from funds appropriated herein may be used anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control gible facilities under section 1452 of the Safe to make loans or to buy, refinance or re- Act of 1985.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.067 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2451 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN port to individuals impacted by Hurricanes essary expenses directly related to the con- SERVICES Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, sequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires occurring in chael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon 2018, and tornadoes and floods occurring in Yutu, wildfires occurring in 2018, and torna- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL calendar year 2019 in those areas for which a does and floods occurring in calendar year HEALTH SCIENCES major disaster or emergency has been de- 2019 in those areas for which a major disaster For an additional amount for ‘‘National In- clared under section 401 or 501 of the Robert or emergency has been declared under sec- stitute of Environmental Health Sciences’’ T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency tion 401 or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Dis- for necessary expenses in carrying out ac- Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191): Pro- aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act tivities set forth in section 311(a) of the Com- vided, That obligations incurred for the pur- (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191): Provided, That none prehensive Environmental Response, Com- poses provided herein prior to the date of en- of the funds appropriated in this paragraph pensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 actment of this Act may be charged to funds shall be included in the calculation of the U.S.C. 9660(a)) and section 126(g) of the appropriated under this heading: Provided ‘‘base grant’’ in subsequent fiscal years, as Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization further, That such amount is designated by such term is defined in sections 640(a)(7)(A), Act of 1986 related to the consequences of the Congress as being for an emergency re- 641A(h)(1)(B), or 645(d)(3) of the Head Start major disasters declared pursuant to the quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) Act: Provided further, That funds appro- Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- priated in this paragraph are not subject to gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) icit Control Act of 1985. the allocation requirements of section 640(a) in 2018, $1,000,000, to remain available until ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES of the Head Start Act: Provided further, That expended: Provided, That such amount is des- funds appropriated in this paragraph shall SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ignated by the Congress as being for an not be available for costs that are reim- emergency requirement pursuant to section For an additional amount for ‘‘Social Serv- bursed by the Federal Emergency Manage- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and ices Block Grant’’, $250,000,000, which shall ment Agency, under a contract for insur- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. remain available through September 30, 2020, ance, or by self-insurance: Provided further, GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE for necessary expenses directly related to the That up to $2,000,000 shall be available for SEC. 601. Not later than 45 days after the consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- Federal administrative expenses: Provided date of enactment of this Act, the agencies chael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon further, That obligations incurred for the receiving funds appropriated by this title Yutu, wildfires occurring in 2018, and torna- purposes provided herein prior to the date of shall provide a detailed operating plan of an- does and floods occurring in calendar year enactment of this Act may be charged to ticipated uses of funds made available in this 2019 in those areas for which a major disaster funds appropriated under this heading: Pro- title by State and Territory, and by pro- or emergency has been declared under sec- vided further, That such amount is des- gram, project, and activity, to the Commit- tion 401 or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Dis- ignated by the Congress as being for an tees on Appropriations: Provided, That no aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act emergency requirement pursuant to section such funds shall be obligated before the oper- (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191): Provided, That not- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and ating plans are provided to the Committees: withstanding section 2002 of the Social Secu- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Provided further, That such plans shall be up- rity Act, the distribution of such amount DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION dated, including obligations to date, and sub- shall be limited to States directly affected by these events: Provided further, That the mitted to the Committees on Appropriations HURRICANE EDUCATION RECOVERY every 60 days until all such funds are ex- time limits in section 2002(c) of the Social pended. Security Act shall not apply to funds appro- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) priated in this paragraph that are used for TITLE VII For an additional amount for ‘‘Hurricane renovation, repair or construction: Provided Education Recovery’’ for necessary expenses DEPARTMENT OF LABOR further, That funds appropriated in this para- related to the consequences of Hurricanes EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION graph are in addition to the entitlement Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, grants authorized by section 2002(a)(1) of the TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Super Typhoon Yutu, the wildfires, earth- Social Security Act and shall not be avail- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) quakes, and volcanic eruptions occurring in able for such entitlement grants: Provided calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods For an additional amount for ‘‘Training further, That in addition to other uses per- occurring in calendar year 2019 in those and Employment Services’’, $50,000,000, for mitted by title XX of the Social Security areas for which a major disaster or emer- the dislocated workers assistance national Act, funds appropriated in this paragraph gency has been declared under section 401 or reserve for necessary expenses directly re- may be used for health services (including 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief lated to the consequences of Hurricanes mental health services), and for costs of ren- and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Florence and Michael, Typhoon Mangkhut, ovating, repairing, and construction of 5170 and 5191) (referred to under this heading Super Typhoon Yutu, wildfires occurring in health care facilities (including mental as a ‘‘covered disaster or emergency’’), calendar year 2018, and tornadoes and floods health facilities), child care centers, and $165,000,000, to remain available through Sep- occurring in calendar year 2019, to remain other social services facilities: Provided fur- tember 30, 2019: Provided, That such assist- available through September 30, 2020: Pro- ther, That of the amount provided, up to ance may be provided through any of the vided, That the Secretary of Labor may $1,000,000, to remain available until ex- programs authorized under this heading in transfer up to $1,000,000 of such funds to any pended, shall be transferred to ‘‘Office of the title VIII of subdivision 1 of division B of other Department of Labor account for re- Secretary—Office of Inspector General’’ for Public Law 115–123 (as amended by Public construction and recovery needs, including oversight of activities responding to such Law 115–141), as determined by the Secretary worker protection activities: Provided fur- hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, tornadoes, of Education, and subject to the terms and ther, That these sums may be used to replace and floods: Provided further, That funds ap- conditions that applied to those programs, grant funds previously obligated to the im- propriated in this paragraph shall not be except that references to dates and school pacted areas: Provided further, That of the available for costs that are reimbursed by years in Public Law 115–123 shall be deemed amount provided, up to $500,000, to remain the Federal Emergency Management Agen- to be the corresponding dates and school available until expended, shall be transferred cy, under a contract for insurance, or by self- years for the covered disaster or emergency: to ‘‘Office of Inspector General’’ for over- insurance: Provided further, That obligations Provided further, That the Secretary of Edu- sight of activities responding to such con- incurred for the purposes provided herein cation may determine the amounts to be sequences: Provided further, That such prior to the date of enactment of this Act used for each such program and shall notify amount is designated by the Congress as may be charged to funds appropriated under the Committees on Appropriations of the being for an emergency requirement pursu- this heading: Provided further, That up to House of Representatives and the Senate of ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced $3,000,000 may be used to supplement these amounts not later than 7 days prior to Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act amounts available for the necessary expenses obligation: Provided further, That $2,000,000 of of 1985. of administering subtitle A of title XX of the the funds made available under this heading, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN Social Security Act: Provided further, That to remain available until expended, shall be SERVICES such amount is designated by the Congress transferred to the Office of the Inspector SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH as being for an emergency requirement pur- General of the Department of Education for SERVICES ADMINISTRATION suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- oversight of activities supported with funds anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT appropriated under this heading, and up to Act of 1985. For an additional amount for ‘‘Health Sur- $1,000,000 of the funds made available under veillance and Program Support’’, $30,000,000, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES PROGRAMS this heading shall be for program adminis- to remain available until September 30, 2019, For an additional amount for ‘‘Children tration: Provided further, That such amount for grants, contracts and cooperative agree- and Families Services Programs’’, $60,000,000, is designated by the Congress as being for an ments for behavioral health treatment, crisis to remain available until September 30, 2021, emergency requirement pursuant to section counseling, and other related helplines, and for Head Start programs, including making 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and for other similar programs to provide sup- payments under the Head Start Act, for nec- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.067 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and’’ main available until September 30, 2023, for SEC. 701. (a) Section 1108(g)(5) of the Social after the semicolon; planning and design, and construction ex- Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(g)(5)) is amend- (3) by redesignating paragraph (10) as para- penses related to the consequences of Hurri- ed— graph (11); and cane Michael: Provided, That none of the (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and (4) by inserting after paragraph (9) the fol- funds shall be available for obligation until (E)’’ and inserting ‘‘(E), and (F)’’; lowing: the Committees on Appropriations of the (2) in subparagraph (C), in the matter pre- ‘‘(10) amounts available under paragraph House of Representatives and the Senate re- ceding clause (i), by striking ‘‘and (E)’’ and (4) that exceed the amount required to meet ceive a basing plan and future mission re- inserting ‘‘and (F)’’; the need for such funds as determined by the quirements for installations significantly (3) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as Secretary as of December 31, 2018, shall be damaged by Hurricane Michael: Provided fur- subparagraph (F); available to carry out paragraph (3); and’’: ther, That, not later than 60 days after enact- (4) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the Provided, That amounts repurposed pursuant ment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air following: to this section that were previously des- Force, or his designee, shall submit to the ‘‘(E) Subject to subparagraph (F), for the ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- Committees on Appropriations of the House period beginning January 1, 2019, and ending quirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget of Representatives and the Senate a detailed September 30, 2019, the amount of the in- and Emergency Deficit Control Act are des- expenditure plan for funds provided under crease otherwise provided under subpara- ignated by the Congress as being for an this heading: Provided further, That such graph (A) for the Northern Mariana Islands emergency requirement pursuant to section amount is designated by the Congress as shall be further increased by $36,000,000.’’; 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and being for an emergency requirement pursu- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced (5) in subparagraph (F) (as redesignated by TITLE VIII Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act paragraph (3) of this section)— LEGISLATIVE BRANCH of 1985: Provided further, That notwith- standing section 2808 of title 10, United (A) by striking ‘‘title XIX, during’’ and in- GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE serting ‘‘title XIX— States Code, or any other provision of law, SALARIES AND EXPENSES ‘‘(i) during’’; funds made available under this heading may For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries (B) by striking ‘‘and (D)’’ and inserting ‘‘, only be used for the purposes specifically de- and Expenses’’, $10,000,000, to remain avail- (D), and (E)’’; scribed under this heading. able until expended, for audits and investiga- (C) by striking ‘‘and the Virgin Islands’’ MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL tions related to Hurricanes Florence, Lane, each place it appears and inserting ‘‘, the GUARD and Michael, Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut, Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Is- the calendar year 2018 wildfires, earth- For an additional amount for ‘‘Military lands’’; quakes, and volcano eruptions, and other dis- Construction, Army National Guard’’, (D) by striking the period at the end and asters declared pursuant to the Robert T. $42,400,000, to remain available until Sep- inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- tember 30, 2023, for necessary expenses re- (E) by adding at the end the following: sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided, lated to the consequences of Hurricanes ‘‘(ii) for the period beginning January 1, That, not later than 90 days after the date of Florence and Michael: Provided, That none of 2019, and ending September 30, 2019, with re- enactment of this Act, the Government Ac- the funds shall be available for obligation spect to payments to Guam and American countability Office shall submit to the Com- until the Committees on Appropriations of Samoa from the additional funds provided mittees on Appropriations of the House of the House of Representatives and the Senate under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall Representatives and the Senate a spend plan receive form 1391 for each specific request: increase the Federal medical assistance per- specifying funding estimates for audits and Provided further, That, not later than 60 days centage or other rate that would otherwise investigations of any such declared disasters after enactment of this Act, the Director of apply to such payments to 100 percent.’’. occurring in 2018 and identifying funding es- the Army National Guard, or his designee, (b) The amounts provided by the amend- timates or carryover balances, if any, that shall submit to the Committees on Appro- ments made by subsection (a) are designated may be available for audits and investiga- priations of the House of Representatives by the Congress as being for an emergency tions of any other such declared disasters: and the Senate a detailed expenditure plan requirement pursuant to section Provided further, That such amount is des- for funds provided under this heading: Pro- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and ignated by the Congress as being for an vided further, That such funds may be obli- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. emergency requirement pursuant to section gated or expended for planning and design SEC. 702. Not later than 30 days after the 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and and military construction projects not oth- date of enactment of this Act, the Secre- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. erwise authorized by law: Provided further, taries of Labor, Health and Human Services, TITLE IX That such amount is designated by the Con- and Education shall provide a detailed spend gress as being for an emergency requirement DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE plan of anticipated uses of funds made avail- pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- able in this title, including estimated per- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control sonnel and administrative costs, to the Com- CORPS Act of 1985: Provided further, That notwith- mittees on Appropriations: Provided, That For an additional amount for ‘‘Military standing section 2808 of title 10, United such plans shall be updated and submitted to Construction, Navy and Marine Corps’’, States Code, or any other provision of law, the Committees on Appropriations every 60 $115,000,000, to remain available until Sep- funds made available under this heading may days until all funds are expended or expire. tember 30, 2023, for planning and design re- only be used for the purposes specifically de- SEC. 703. The second proviso under the lated to the consequences of Hurricanes scribed under this heading. Florence and Michael on Navy and Marine heading ‘‘Hurricane Education Recovery’’ DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS under the heading ‘‘Department of Edu- Corps installations: Provided, That none of VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION cation’’ under title VIII of subdivision 1 of the funds shall be available for obligation division B of the Bipartisan Budget Act of until the Committees on Appropriations of MEDICAL FACILITIES 2018 (Public Law 115–123; 132 Stat. 95) is the House of Representatives and the Senate (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) amended— receive a master plan for the installations For an additional amount for ‘‘Medical Fa- (1) in paragraph (2)— and a form 1391 for each specific project: Pro- cilities’’, $3,000,000, to remain available until (A) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘‘and’’ vided further, That, not later than 60 days September 30, 2023, for necessary expenses re- after the semicolon; and after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of lated to the consequences of Hurricanes (B) by adding at the end the following: the Navy, or his designee, shall submit to Florence and Michael and Typhoons ‘‘(K) assistance provided to an eligible en- the Committees on Appropriations of the Mangkhut and Yutu: Provided, That the Sec- tity under this heading, including assistance House of Representatives and the Senate a retary of Veterans Affairs, upon determina- provided to an eligible entity before the date detailed expenditure plan for funds provided tion that such action is necessary to address of enactment of the Supplemental Appro- under this heading: Provided further, That needs as a result of the consequences of Hur- priations Act, 2019, may be used by the eligi- such amount is designated by the Congress ricanes Florence and Michael and Typhoons ble entity for a purpose described in section as being for an emergency requirement pur- Mangkhut and Yutu, may transfer such 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster and suant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- funds to any discretionary account of the Relief Emergency Act (42 U.S.C. 5172), not- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Department of Veterans Affairs: Provided fur- withstanding section 102(e)(3) of title IV of Act of 1985: Provided further, That notwith- ther, That before a transfer may take place, division B of Public Law 109–148 (119 Stat. standing section 2808 of title 10, United the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall sub- 2794), if the eligible entity will receive funds States Code, or any other provision of law, mit notice thereof to the Committee on Ap- for that purpose under such section 406; and funds made available under this heading may propriations of the House of Representatives ‘‘(L) any duplicative Federal assistance only be used for the purposes specifically de- and the Senate: Provided further, That none provided under this heading to an eligible en- scribed under this heading. of these funds shall be available for obliga- tity may be retained by the entity and used MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE tion until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for other activities to restart school oper- For an additional amount for ‘‘Military submits to the Committees on Appropria- ations in accordance with this paragraph;’’; Construction, Air Force’’, $700,000,000, to re- tions of the House of Representatives and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:37 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.067 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2453 the Senate a detailed expenditure plan for tribe (as such term is defined in section 102 see how all grant funds are used, including funds provided under this heading: Provided of the Housing and Community Development copies of all relevant procurement docu- further, That such amount is designated by Act of 1974) at the discretion of the Sec- ments, grantee administrative contracts and the Congress as being for an emergency re- retary: Provided further, That of the amounts details of ongoing procurement processes, as quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) made available under this heading determined by the Secretary: Provided fur- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- $150,000,000 shall be allocated to meet unmet ther, That prior to the obligation of funds a icit Control Act of 1985. needs for restoration of infrastructure for grantee shall submit a plan to the Secretary TITLE X grantees that received allocations for disas- for approval detailing the proposed use of all ters that occurred in 2017 (excluding grantees funds, including criteria for eligibility and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION that received allocations related to disasters how the use of these funds will address long- FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION specified in section 501(a) of title V of this term recovery and restoration of infrastruc- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY RELIEF Act) under this heading of division B of Pub- ture and housing, economic revitalization, PROGRAM lic Law 115–56 and title XI of subdivision 1 of and mitigation in the most impacted and dis- For an additional amount for the ‘‘Public division B of Public Law 115–123: Provided tressed areas: Provided further, That such Transportation Emergency Relief Program’’ further, That of the amounts provided in the funds may not be used for activities reim- as authorized under section 5324 of title 49, previous proviso, the Secretary’s determina- bursed by, or for which funds have been made tion of unmet needs for restoration of infra- available by, the Federal Emergency Man- United States Code, $10,542,000 to remain structure shall not take into account mitiga- agement Agency or the Army Corps of Engi- available until expended, for transit systems tion-specific allocations: Provided further, neers, in excess of the authorized amount of affected by major declared disasters occur- That any funds made available under this the project or its components: Provided fur- ring in calendar year 2018: Provided, That not heading and under the same heading in Pub- ther, That funds allocated under this heading more than three-quarters of 1 percent of the lic Law 115–254 that remain available, after shall not be considered relevant to the non- funds for public transportation emergency the funds under such headings have been al- disaster formula allocations made pursuant relief shall be available for administrative located for necessary expenses for activities to section 106 of the Housing and Community expenses and ongoing program management authorized under such headings, shall be al- Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306): Pro- oversight as authorized under sections 5334 located to grantees receiving awards for dis- vided further, That a State, unit of general and 5338(f)(2) of such title and shall be in ad- asters that occurred in 2018 or 2019, for miti- local government, or Indian tribe may use up dition to any other appropriations for such gation activities in the most impacted and to 5 percent of its allocation for administra- purpose: Provided further, That such amount distressed areas resulting from a major dis- tive costs: Provided further, That the first is designated by the Congress as being for an aster that occurred in 2018 or 2019: Provided proviso under this heading in the Supple- emergency requirement pursuant to section further, That allocations under the previous mental Appropriations for Disaster Relief 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and proviso shall be made in the same proportion Requirements Act, 2018 (division I of Public Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. that the amount of funds each grantee re- Law 115–254) is amended by striking ‘‘State FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ceived or will receive under this heading for or unit of general local government’’ and in- OPERATIONS unmet needs related to disasters that oc- serting ‘‘State, unit of general local govern- curred in 2018 or 2019 and the same heading ment, or Indian tribe (as such term is defined (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) in division I of Public Law 115–254 bears to in section 102 of the Housing and Community Of the amounts made available for ‘‘Fed- the amount of all funds provided to all Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302))’’: eral Aviation Administration—Operations’’ grantees that received allocations for disas- Provided further, That the sixth proviso in division B of the Bipartisan Budget Act of ters that occurred in 2018 or 2019: Provided under this heading in the Supplemental Ap- 2018 (Public Law 115–123), up to $18,000,000 further, That of the amounts made available propriations for Disaster Relief Require- shall also be available for necessary expenses under the text preceding the first proviso ments Act, 2018 (division I of Public Law 115– related to the consequences of major de- under this heading and under the same head- 254) is amended by striking ‘‘State or sub- clared disasters occurring in calendar year ing in Public Law 115–254, the Secretary division thereof’’ and inserting ‘‘State, unit 2018: Provided, That amounts repurposed shall allocate to all such grantees an aggre- of general local government, or Indian tribe under this heading that were previously des- gate amount not less than 33 percent of the (as such term is defined in section 102 of the ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- sum of such amounts of funds within 120 days Housing and Community Development Act of quirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget after the date of enactment of this Act based 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302))’’: Provided further, That and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 on the best available data, and shall allocate in administering the funds under this head- are designated by the Congress as an emer- no less than 100 percent of such funds by no ing, the Secretary of Housing and Urban De- gency requirement pursuant to section later than 180 days after the date of enact- velopment may waive, or specify alternative 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and ment of this Act: Provided further, That the requirements for, any provision of any stat- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Secretary shall not prohibit the use of funds ute or regulation that the Secretary admin- FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION made available under this heading and the isters in connection with the obligation by same heading in Public Law 115–254 for non- the Secretary or the use by the recipient of EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM Federal share as authorized by section these funds (except for requirements related For an additional amount for the Emer- 105(a)(9) of the Housing and Community De- to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor gency Relief Program as authorized under velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)): standards, and the environment), if the Sec- section 125 of title 23, United States Code, Provided further, That of the amounts made retary finds that good cause exists for the $1,650,000,000, to remain available until ex- available under this heading, grantees may waiver or alternative requirement and such pended: Provided, That such amount is des- establish grant programs to assist small waiver or alternative requirement would not ignated by the Congress as being for an businesses for working capital purposes to be inconsistent with the overall purpose of emergency requirement pursuant to section aid in recovery: Provided further, That as a title I of the Housing and Community Devel- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and condition of making any grant, the Sec- opment Act of 1974: Provided further, That, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. retary shall certify in advance that such notwithstanding the preceding proviso, re- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN grantee has in place proficient financial con- cipients of funds provided under this heading DEVELOPMENT trols and procurement processes and has es- that use such funds to supplement Federal COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT tablished adequate procedures to prevent assistance provided under section 402, 403, any duplication of benefits as defined by sec- 404, 406, 407, 408 (c)(4), or 502 of the Robert T. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND tion 312 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) may For an additional amount for ‘‘Community U.S.C. 5155), to ensure timely expenditure of adopt, without review or public comment, Development Fund’’, $2,210,000,000, to remain funds, to maintain comprehensive websites any environmental review, approval, or per- available until expended, for necessary ex- regarding all disaster recovery activities as- mit performed by a Federal agency, and such penses for activities authorized under title I sisted with these funds, and to detect and adoption shall satisfy the responsibilities of of the Housing and Community Development prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of funds: Pro- the recipient with respect to such environ- Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to vided further, That with respect to any such mental review, approval or permit: Provided disaster relief, long-term recovery, restora- duplication of benefits, the Secretary shall further, That, notwithstanding section tion of infrastructure and housing, economic act in accordance with section 1210 of Public 104(g)(2) of the Housing and Community De- revitalization, and mitigation in the most Law 115–254 (132 Stat. 3442) and section 312 of velopment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5304(g)(2)), impacted and distressed areas resulting from the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and the Secretary may, upon receipt of a request a major disaster that occurred in 2018 or 2019 Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155): for release of funds and certification, imme- (except as otherwise provided under this Provided further, That the Secretary shall re- diately approve the release of funds for an heading) pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford quire grantees to maintain on a public activity or project assisted under this head- Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance website information containing common re- ing if the recipient has adopted an environ- Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided, That porting criteria established by the Depart- mental review, approval or permit under the funds shall be awarded directly to the State, ment that permits individuals and entities preceding proviso or the activity or project unit of general local government, or Indian awaiting assistance and the general public to is categorically excluded from review under

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:05 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.067 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE S2454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 11, 2019 the National Environmental Policy Act of limitation for the same activities in the ties provided by this Act shall retain such 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.): Provided further, most impacted and distressed areas related designation. That the Secretary shall publish via notice to Hurricane Matthew. Until HUD publishes SEC. 1106. Of all amounts made available in the Federal Register any waiver, or alter- the Federal Register Notice implementing for mitigation activities under the heading native requirement, to any statute or regula- this provision, grantees may submit for HUD ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban Develop- tion that the Secretary administers pursu- approval revised plans for the use of funds ment—Community Development Fund’’ in ant to title I of the Housing and Community related to Hurricane Matthew that expand Public Law 115–123, the Secretary shall pub- Development Act of 1974 no later than 5 days the eligible beneficiaries of existing pro- lish in the Federal Register the allocations before the effective date of such waiver or al- grams contained in such previously approved to all eligible grantees, and the necessary ad- ternative requirement: Provided further, That plans to include those impacted by Hurri- ministrative requirements applicable to such of the amounts made available under this cane Florence. Approval of any such revised allocations within 90 days after enactment of heading, up to $5,000,000 shall be made avail- plans shall include the execution of revised this Act: able for capacity building and technical as- grant terms and conditions as necessary. (1) For any plans or amendments address- sistance, including assistance on contracting Once the implementing Notice is published, ing the use of any funds provided under Pub- and procurement processes, to support any additional action plan revisions shall lic Law 115–123 and received by the Secretary States, units of general local government, or follow the requirements contained therein. prior to December 22, 2018, the Secretary Indian tribes (and their subrecipients) that (b) Amounts made available for adminis- shall review pending amendments within 15 receive allocations pursuant to this heading, trative costs for activities authorized under days of enactment of this Act and pending received disaster recovery allocations under title I of the Housing and Community Devel- plans within 30 days of enactment of this the same heading in Public Law 115–254, or opment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) re- Act; may receive similar allocations for disaster lated to disaster relief, long-term recovery, (2) After the date of this Act, the Secretary recovery in future appropriations Acts: Pro- restoration of infrastructure and housing, may not apply the statutory waiver or alter- vided further, That of the amounts made economic revitalization, and mitigation in native requirement authority provided by available under this heading and under the the most impacted and distressed areas Public Law 115–123 to extend or otherwise same heading in Public Law 115–254, up to under this Act or any future Act, and alter existing statutory and regulatory pro- $2,500,000 shall be transferred, in aggregate, amounts previously provided under section visions governing the timeline for review of to ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban Devel- 420 of division L of Public Law 114–113, sec- required grantee plans: opment—Program Office Salaries and Ex- tion 145 of division C of Public Law 114–223, Provided, That the amounts provided by this penses—Community Planning and Develop- section 192 of division C of Public Law 114– section are designated by the Congress as ment’’ for necessary costs, including infor- 223 (as added by section 101(3) of division A of being for an emergency requirement pursu- mation technology costs, of administering Public Law 114–254), section 421 of division K ant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced and overseeing the obligation and expendi- of Public Law 115–31, and under the heading Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act ture of amounts under this heading: Provided ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban Develop- of 1985: Provided further, That amounts further, That the amount specified in the pre- ment—Community Planning and Develop- repurposed under this heading that were pre- ceding proviso shall be combined with funds ment—Community Development Fund’’ of viously designated by the Congress as an appropriated under the same heading and for division B of Public Law 115–56, Public Law emergency requirement pursuant to the Bal- the same purpose in Public Law 115–254 and 115–123, and Public Law 115–254, shall be anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control the aggregate of such amounts shall be avail- available for eligible administrative costs of Act of 1985 are designated by the Congress as able for any of the same such purposes speci- the grantee related to any disaster relief an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- fied under this heading or the same heading funding identified in this subsection without tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget in Public Law 115–254 without limitation: regard to the particular disaster appropria- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Provided further, That such amount is des- tion from which such funds originated. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Supple- ignated by the Congress as being for an (c) The additional uses pursuant to this mental Appropriations Act, 2019’’. emergency requirement pursuant to section section for amounts that were previously f 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and designated by the Congress, respectively, as Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- an emergency requirement or as being for AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO vided further, That amounts repurposed disaster relief pursuant to the Balanced MEET Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act under this heading that were previously des- Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I have ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- are designated by the Congress as being for quirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- 4 requests for committees to meet dur- and Emergency Deficit Control Act are des- tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget ing today’s session of the Senate. They ignated by the Congress as an emergency re- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or have the approval of the Majority and quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) as being for disaster relief pursuant to sec- Minority leaders. of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- tion 251(b)(2)(D) of the Balanced Budget and Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph icit Control Act of 1985. Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE TITLE XI ate, the following committees are au- SEC. 1001. (a) Amounts previously made GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS ACT thorized to meet during today’s session available for activities authorized under SEC. 1101. Each amount appropriated or of the Senate. title I of the Housing and Community Devel- made available by this Act is in addition to COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES opment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) re- amounts otherwise appropriated for the fis- lated to disaster relief, long-term recovery, cal year involved. The Committee on Armed Services is restoration of infrastructure and housing, SEC. 1102. No part of any appropriation authorized to meet during the session economic revitalization, and mitigation in contained in this Act shall remain available of the Senate on Thursday, April 11, the most impacted and distressed areas re- for obligation beyond the current fiscal year 2019, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing sulting from a major disaster, including unless expressly so provided herein. on the proposal to establish a United funds provided under section 145 of division C SEC. 1103. Unless otherwise provided for by States space force. of Public Law 114–223, section 192 of division this Act, the additional amounts appro- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL C of Public Law 114–223 (as added by section priated by this Act to appropriations ac- RESOURCES 101(3) of division A of Public Law 114–254), counts shall be available under the authori- section 421 of division K of Public Law 115–31, ties and conditions applicable to such appro- The Committee on Energy and Nat- and any mitigation funding provided under priations accounts for fiscal year 2019. ural Resources is authorized to meet the heading ‘‘Department of Housing and SEC. 1104. Each amount designated in this during the session of the Senate on Urban Development—Community Planning Act by the Congress as being for an emer- Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 10 a.m., to and Development—Community Development gency requirement pursuant to section conduct a hearing. Fund’’ of Public Law 115–123, that were allo- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and cated in response to Hurricane Matthew, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS may be used interchangeably and without be available (or rescinded or transferred, if The Committee on Foreign Relations limitation for the same activities in the applicable) only if the President subse- is authorized to meet during the ses- most impacted and distressed areas related quently so designates all such amounts and sion of the Senate on Thursday, April to Hurricane Florence. In addition, any transmits such designations to the Congress. 11, 2019, at 2.30 p.m., to conduct a hear- funds provided under the heading ‘‘Depart- SEC. 1105. Any amount appropriated by this ing on the following nominations: Kate ment of Housing and Urban Development— Act designated by the Congress as an emer- Marie Byrnes, of Florida, to be Ambas- Community Planning and Development— gency requirement pursuant to section Community Development Fund’’ in this Act 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and sador to the Republic of North Mac- or in division I of Public Law 115–254 that are Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and edonia, Edward F. Crawford, of Ohio, to allocated in response to Hurricane Florence subsequently so designated by the President, be Ambassador to Ireland, and David may be used interchangeably and without and transferred pursuant to transfer authori- Michael Satterfield, of Missouri, to be

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:37 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.067 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2455 Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, souri, LINDSEY GRAHAM of South Caro- There being no objection, the Com- all of the Department of State. lina, JAMES INHOFE of Oklahoma, mittee was discharged and the Senate SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION, JAMES RISCH of Idaho, and MITT ROM- proceeded to consider the resolution. TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND THE INTERNET NEY of Utah. Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask The Subcommittee on Communica- f unanimous consent that the resolution tion, Technology, Innovation, and The be agreed to, the preamble be agreed Internet of the Committee on Com- APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY to, and the motions to reconsider be merce, Science, and Transportation is Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I considered made and laid upon the authorized to meet during the session ask unanimous consent that notwith- table with no intervening action or de- of the Senate on Thursday, April 11, standing the upcoming adjournment of bate. 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on the Senate, the President of the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without illegal robocalls. ate, the President pro tempore, and the objection, it is so ordered. majority and minority leaders be au- The resolution (S. Res. 85) was agreed f thorized to make appointments to com- to. NOTICE: REGISTRATION OF MASS missions, committees, boards, con- The preamble was agreed to. MAILINGS ferences, or interparliamentary con- (The resolution, with its preamble, is ferences authorized by law, by concur- printed in the RECORD of February 28, The filing date for the 2019 first quar- 2019, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) ter Mass Mailing report is Thursday, rent action of the two houses, or by f April 25, 2019. An electronic option is order of the Senate and that they be available on Webster that will allow printed in the RECORD. NATIONAL 9–1–1 EDUCATION forms to be submitted via a fillable pdf The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MONTH objection, it is so ordered. document. If your office did no mass Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I mailings during this period, please sub- f ask unanimous consent that the Judi- mit a form that states ‘‘none.’’ RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY ciary Committee be discharged from Mass mailing registrations or nega- further consideration of S. Res. 131 and tive reports can be submitted elec- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Senate proceed to its immediate tronically at http://webster.senate.gov/ ask unanimous consent that the Sen- consideration. secretary/mass_mailing_form.htm or ate now proceed to the en bloc consid- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The delivered to the Senate Office of Public eration of the following Senate resolu- clerk will report the resolution by Records, 232 Hart Building, Wash- tions, which were submitted earlier title. ington, D.C. 20510–7116. today: S. Res. 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, and The senior assistant legislative clerk The Senate Office of Public Records 168. read as follows: is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (9:00 There being no objection, the Senate A resolution (S. Res. 131) designating April a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when the Senate is not proceeded to consider the resolutions 2019 as ‘‘National 9–1–1 Education Month.’’ in session). For further information, en bloc. There being no objection, the com- please contact the Senate Office of Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- mittee was discharged, and the Senate Public Records at (202) 224–0322. ther debate on the resolutions. proceeded to consider the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask f further debate? unanimous consent that the resolution APPOINTMENTS Hearing none, the question is on be agreed to, the preamble be agreed agreeing to the resolutions en bloc. to, and the motions to reconsider be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The resolutions (S. Res. 163, S. Res. Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, considered made and laid upon the 164, S. Res. 165, S. Res. 166, S. Res. 167, table with no intervening action or de- pursuant to Public Law 94–304, as S. Res. 168) were agreed to en bloc. amended by Public Law 99–7, appoints bate. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the following Senators as members of consent that the preambles be agreed the Commission on Security and Co- objection, it is so ordered. to and the motions to reconsider be The resolution (S. Res. 131) was operation in Europe (Helsinki) during considered made and laid upon the agreed to. the 116th Congress: The Honorable table, all en bloc. The preamble was agreed to. ROGER WICKER of Mississippi (Co- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (The resolution, with its preamble, is Chair), The Honorable JOHN BOOZMAN objection, it is so ordered. printed in the RECORD of March 28, 2019, of Arkansas, The Honorable CORY The preambles were agreed to en under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) GARDNER of Colorado, The Honorable bloc. f MARCO RUBIO of Florida, and The Hon- (The resolutions, with their pre- orable THOM TILLIS of North Carolina. SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD IDEALS OF NATIONAL SAFE The Chair, on behalf of the President under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law DIGGING MONTH f 106–286, appoints the following Mem- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I bers to serve on the Congressional-Ex- RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- ask unanimous consent that the Com- ecutive Commission on the People’s SARY OF THE FOUNDING OF merce, Science, and Transportation Republic of China: The Honorable EASTERSEALS Committee be discharged from further MARCO RUBIO of Florida (Co-Chair), Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I consideration of S. Res. 136 and the The Honorable TOM COTTON of Arkan- ask unanimous consent that the Judi- Senate proceed to its immediate con- sas, The Honorable STEVE DAINES of ciary Committee be discharged from sideration. Montana, The Honorable JAMES further consideration of S. Res. 85 and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The LANKFORD of Oklahoma, and The Hon- the Senate proceed to its immediate clerk will report the resolution by orable TODD YOUNG of Indiana. consideration. title. The Chair, on behalf of the Majority The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The senior assistant legislative clerk Leader, pursuant to the provisions of clerk will report the resolution by read as follows: S. Res. 64, adopted March 5, 2013, ap- title. A resolution (S. Res. 136) supporting the points the following Senators as mem- The senior assistant legislative clerk goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. bers of the Senate National Security read as follows: Working Group for the 116th Congress: There being no objection, the com- A resolution (S. Res. 85) recognizing the MARCO RUBIO of Florida (Administra- 100th anniversary of the founding of mittee was discharged, and the Senate tive Co-Chair), DEB FISCHER of Ne- Easterseals, a leading advocate and service proceeded to consider the resolution. braska (Co-Chair), CORY GARDNER of provider for children and adults with disabil- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Colorado (Co-Chair), BEN SASSE of Ne- ities, including veterans and older adults, ask unanimous consent that the reso- braska (Co-Chair), ROY BLUNT of Mis- and their caregivers and families. lution be agreed to, the preamble be

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Res. 23. duction has devastating emotional con- The preamble was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sequences for the child and for the parent (The resolution, with its preamble, is clerk will report the resolution by from whom the child is separated; øWhereas the United States has a history printed in the RECORD of April 2, 2019, title. under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) of promoting child welfare through institu- The senior assistant legislative clerk tions including— f read as follows: ø(1) in the Department of Health and AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A resolution (S. Res. 23) supporting the Human Services, the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Fami- EMANCIPATION HALL goals and ideals of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month and ex- lies; and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I pressing the sense of the Senate that Con- ø(2) in the Department of State, the Office ask unanimous consent the Senate pro- gress should raise awareness of the harm of Children’s Issues of the Bureau of Con- ceed to the immediate consideration of caused by international parental child ab- sular Affairs; øWhereas Congress has signaled a commit- S. Con. Res. 14. duction. There being no objection, the Senate ment to ending international parental child The PRESIDING OFFICER. The abduction by enacting the International clerk will report the concurrent resolu- proceeded to consider the resolution, Child Abduction Remedies Act (22 U.S.C. 9001 tion by title. which had been reported from the Com- et seq.), the International Parental Kidnap- The senior assistant legislative clerk mittee on Foreign Relations, without ping Crime Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–173), read as follows: amendment, and with an amendment which enacted section 1204 of title 18, United States Code, and the Sean and David Gold- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14) to strike the preamble and insert the man International Child Abduction Preven- authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in part printed in italic, as follows: tion and Return Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9101 et the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to S. RES. 23 seq.); celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha øWhereas thousands of children in the øWhereas the Senate adopted Senate Reso- I. United States have been abducted from the lution 543, 112th Congress, on December 4, There being no objection, the Senate United States by parents, separating those 2012, which— proceeded to consider the concurrent children from their parents who remain in ø(1) condemns international parental child resolution. the United States; abduction; øWhereas it is illegal under section 1204 of ø Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (2) urges countries identified by the De- title 18, United States Code, to remove, or ask unanimous consent that the con- partment of State as noncompliant with the attempt to remove, a child from the United Hague Convention on Abduction to fulfill the current resolution be agreed to and the States or retain a child (who has been in the commitment those countries made to imple- motion to reconsider be considered United States) outside of the United States ment such treaty; and made and laid upon the table with no with the intent to obstruct the lawful exer- ø(3) expresses the sense of the Senate that intervening action or debate. cise of parental rights; the United States should— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without øWhereas more than 9,127 children experi- ø(A) pursue the return, by all appropriate objection, it is so ordered. enced international parental child abduction means, of each child abducted by a parent to another country; The concurrent resolution (S. Con. between 2008 and 2015; øWhereas, during 2017, one or more cases of ø(B) if a child is abducted by a parent and Res. 14) was agreed to. international parental child abduction in- not returned to the United States, facilitate (The concurrent resolution is printed volving children who are citizens of the access to the abducted child for the parent in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Submitted United States were identified in 105 coun- remaining in the United States; and Resolutions.’’) tries around the world; ø(C) ‘‘where appropriate, seek the extra- ø dition of the parent that abducted the f Whereas the United States is a party to the Convention on the Civil Aspects of Inter- child’’; ø AUTHORIZING THE USE OF national Child Abduction, done at the Hague, Whereas the Senate adopted Senate Reso- EMANCIPATION HALL October 25, 1980 (TIAS 11670) (referred to in lution 431, 115th Congress, on April 19, 2018, this preamble as the ‘‘Hague Convention on which— Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ø(1) raises awareness and promotes edu- Abduction’’), which— cation about international parental child ab- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ø(1) supports the prompt return of wrongly duction; ate proceed to the immediate consider- removed or retained children; and ø(2) recognizes the impacts on children who ation of H. Con. Res. 31, which was re- ø(2) calls for all participating parties to re- are victims of international parental abduc- ceived from the House. spect parental custody rights; ø tions; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas the majority of children who ø(3) expresses the sense of the Senate that clerk will report the concurrent resolu- were abducted from the United States have the United States should— tion by title. yet to be reunited with their custodial par- ø(A) continue to raise awareness and oppo- ents; sition on international parental child abduc- The senior assistant legislative clerk øWhereas, during 2017, Argentina, the Ba- read as follows: tion; hamas, Brazil, China, the Dominican Repub- ø(B) facilitate access to the abducted child A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 31) lic, Ecuador, India, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, for the parent remaining in the United authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for Peru, and the United Arab Emirates were States; and a ceremony as part of the commemoration of identified under the Sean and David Gold- ø(C) urge countries to comply with the re- the days of remembrance of victims of the man International Child Abduction Preven- quest to bring children home to the United Holocaust. tion and Return Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9101 et States; There being no objection, the Senate seq.) as engaging in a pattern of noncompli- øWhereas all 50 States and the District of proceeded to consider the concurrent ance; Columbia have enacted laws criminalizing øWhereas the Supreme Court of the United resolution. parental kidnapping; States has recognized that family abduc- øWhereas, in 2017, the Prevention Branch Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tion— of the Office of Children’s Issues of the De- ask unanimous consent that the con- ø(1) is a form of child abuse with poten- partment of State— current resolution be agreed to and the tially ‘‘devastating consequences for a ø(1) fielded more than 3,500 inquiries from motion to reconsider be considered child’’, which may include negative impacts the general public relating to preventing a made and laid upon the table with no on the physical and mental well-being of the child from being removed from the United intervening action or debate. child; and States; and ø(2) can cause a child to ‘‘experience a loss ø The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) enrolled more than 4,404 children in of community and stability, leading to lone- the Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Pro- objection, it is so ordered. liness, anger, and fear of abandonment’’; gram, which— The concurrent resolution (H. Con. øWhereas, according to the 2010 Report on ø(A) is one of the most important tools of Res. 31) was agreed to. Compliance with the Hague Convention on the Department of State for preventing

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I ask unanimous track the ultimate destination of a child (2) in the Department of State, the Office of consent that the committee-reported through the use of the passport of the child Children’s Issues of the Bureau of Consular Af- amendment to the preamble be agreed issued by the Department of State if the fairs; to; that the preamble, as amended, be child is transported to a third country after Whereas Congress has signaled a commitment agreed to; and that the motions to re- departing from the United States; to ending international parental child abduc- øWhereas a child who is a citizen of the tion by enacting the International Child Abduc- consider be considered made and laid United States may have another nationality tion Remedies Act (22 U.S.C. 9001 et seq.), the upon the table. and may travel using a passport issued by International Parental Kidnapping Crime Act of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without another country, which— 1993 (Public Law 103–173), which enacted sec- objection, it is so ordered. ø(1) increases the difficulty in determining tion 1204 of title 18, United States Code, and the The committee-reported amendment the whereabouts of the child; and Sean and David Goldman International Child to the preamble was agreed to. ø(2) makes efforts to prevent abductions Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 The preamble, as amended, was more critical; and (22 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.); ø agreed to. Whereas, in 2017, the Department of Whereas the Senate adopted Senate Resolu- Homeland Security, in coordination with the tion 543, 112th Congress, on December 4, 2012, The resolution, with its preamble, as Prevention Branch of the Office of Children’s condemning the international abduction of chil- amended, reads as follows: Issues of the Department of State, enrolled dren; S. RES. 23 210 children in a program aimed at pre- Whereas the Senate adopted Senate Resolu- venting international parental child abduc- Whereas thousands of children in the tion 431, 115th Congress, on April 19, 2018, to United States have been abducted from the tion: raise awareness of, and opposition to, inter- øNow, therefore, be it¿ United States by parents, separating those national parental child abduction; children from their parents who remain in Whereas thousands of children in the United Whereas all 50 States and the District of Co- States have been abducted from the United the United States; lumbia have enacted laws criminalizing parental Whereas it is illegal under section 1204 of States by parents, separating those children kidnapping; from their parents who remain in the United title 18, United States Code, to remove, or Whereas, in 2017, the Prevention Branch of attempt to remove, a child from the United States; the Office of Children’s Issues of the Depart- Whereas it is illegal under section 1204 of title States or retain a child (who has been in the ment of State— United States) outside of the United States 18, United States Code, to remove, or attempt to (1) fielded more than 3,500 inquiries from the remove, a child from the United States or retain with the intent to obstruct the lawful exer- general public relating to preventing a child cise of parental rights; a child (who has been in the United States) out- from being removed from the United States; and side of the United States with the intent to ob- Whereas more than 9,000 children experi- (2) enrolled more than 4,400 children in the enced international parental child abduction struct the lawful exercise of parental rights; Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program, Whereas more than 9,000 children experienced between 2008 and 2015; which— Whereas, during 2017, one or more cases of international parental child abduction between (A) is one of the most important tools of the 2008 and 2015; international parental child abduction in- Department of State for preventing inter- volving children who are citizens of the Whereas, during 2017, one or more cases of national parental child abductions; and international parental child abduction involving United States were identified in 105 coun- (B) allows the Office of Children’s Issues to tries around the world; children who are citizens of the United States contact the enrolling parent or legal guardian to were identified in 105 countries around the Whereas the United States is a party to the verify whether the parental consent requirement Convention on the Civil Aspects of Inter- world; has been met when a passport application has Whereas the United States is a party to the national Child Abduction, done at the Hague, been submitted for an enrolled child; October 25, 1980 (TIAS 11670) (referred to in Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Whereas, the Department of State cannot Child Abduction, done at the Hague, October 25, this preamble as the ‘‘Hague Convention on track the ultimate destination of a child Abduction’’), which— 1980 (TIAS 11670) (referred to in this preamble through the use of the passport of the child as the ‘‘Hague Convention on Abduction’’), (1) supports the prompt return of wrongly issued by the Department of State if the child is removed or retained children; and which— transported to a third country after departing (1) supports the prompt return of wrongly re- (2) calls for all participating parties to re- from the United States; spect parental custody rights; moved or retained children; and Whereas a child who is a citizen of the United (2) calls for all participating parties to respect Whereas the majority of children who were States may have another nationality and may abducted from the United States have yet to parental custody rights; travel using a passport issued by another coun- Whereas the majority of children who were be reunited with their custodial parents; try, which— Whereas, during 2017, Argentina, the Baha- abducted from the United States have yet to be (1) increases the difficulty in determining the reunited with their custodial parents; mas, Brazil, China, the Dominican Republic, whereabouts of the child; and Ecuador, India, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Whereas, during 2017, Argentina, the Baha- (2) makes efforts to prevent abductions more Peru, and the United Arab Emirates were mas, Brazil, China, the Dominican Republic, critical; and identified under the Sean and David Gold- Ecuador, India, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Peru, Whereas, in 2017, the Department of Home- man International Child Abduction Preven- and the United Arab Emirates were identified land Security, in coordination with the Preven- tion and Return Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9101 et under the Sean and David Goldman Inter- tion Branch of the Office of Children’s Issues of seq.) as engaging in a pattern of noncompli- national Child Abduction Prevention and Re- the Department of State, enrolled 210 children in ance; turn Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.) as en- a program aimed at preventing international pa- Whereas the Supreme Court of the United gaging in a pattern of noncompliance; rental child abduction: States has recognized that family abduc- Whereas the Supreme Court of the United Now, therefore, be it tion— States has recognized that family abduction— Resolved, That the Senate— (1) is a form of child abuse with potentially (1) is a form of child abuse with potentially (1) recognizes and observes ‘‘Countering ‘‘devastating consequences for a child’’, ‘‘devastating consequences for a child’’, which International Parental Child Abduction which may include negative impacts on the may include negative impacts on the physical Month’’ during the period beginning on April physical and mental well-being of the child; and mental well-being of the child; and 1, 2019, and ending on April 30, 2019, to raise (2) can cause a child to ‘‘experience a loss of and awareness of, and opposition to, inter- community and stability, leading to loneliness, (2) can cause a child to ‘‘experience a loss national parental child abduction; and anger, and fear of abandonment’’; of community and stability, leading to lone- (2) urges the United States to continue Whereas, according to the 2010 Report on liness, anger, and fear of abandonment’’; playing a leadership role in raising aware- Compliance with the Hague Convention on the Whereas, according to the 2010 Report on ness about the devastating impacts of inter- Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance with the Hague Convention on national parental child abduction by edu- by the Department of State, research shows that the Civil Aspects of International Child Ab- cating the public about the negative emo- an abducted child is at risk of significant short- duction by the Department of State, re- tional, psychological, and physical con- and long-term problems, including ‘‘anxiety, search shows that an abducted child is at sequences to children and parents victimized eating problems, nightmares, mood swings, sleep risk of significant short- and long-term prob- by international parental child abduction. disturbances, [and] aggressive behavior’’; lems, including ‘‘anxiety, eating problems, Whereas international parental child abduc- Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- nightmares, mood swings, sleep disturb- tion has devastating emotional consequences for ther debate on the resolution. ances, [and] aggressive behavior’’;

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Mr. President, I Human Services, the Children’s Bureau of ure of service as U.S. Representative to understand there are two bills at the the Administration for Children and Fami- the United Nations Agencies for Food desk, and I ask for their first reading lies; and and Agriculture; and Robert K. Scott, (2) in the Department of State, the Office en bloc. of Maryland, a Career Member of the of Children’s Issues of the Bureau of Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senior Foreign Service, Class of Coun- sular Affairs; clerk will read the titles of the bills for selor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary Whereas Congress has signaled a commit- the first time en bloc. and Plenipotentiary of the United ment to ending international parental child The legislative clerk read as follows: abduction by enacting the International States of America to the Republic of Child Abduction Remedies Act (22 U.S.C. 9001 A bill (H.R. 1644) to restore the open inter- Malawi. et seq.), the International Parental Kidnap- net order of the Federal Communications Commission. Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to ping Crime Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–173), consider the nominations. which enacted section 1204 of title 18, United A bill (H.R. 1957) to amend the Internal States Code, and the Sean and David Gold- Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and im- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I man International Child Abduction Preven- prove the Internal Revenue Service, and for ask unanimous consent that the Sen- tion and Return Act of 2014 (22 U.S.C. 9101 et other purposes. ate vote on the nominations with no seq.); Mr. MCCONNELL. I now ask for a intervening action or debate; that if Whereas the Senate adopted Senate Reso- second reading, and I object to my own confirmed, the motions to reconsider lution 543, 112th Congress, on December 4, request, all en bloc. be considered made and laid upon the 2012, condemning the international abduc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- table; that the President be imme- tion of children; tion having been heard, the bills will diately notified of the Senate’s action; Whereas the Senate adopted Senate Reso- lution 431, 115th Congress, on April 19, 2018, receive their second reading on the that no further motions be in order; to raise awareness of, and opposition to, next legislative day. and that any statement relating to the international parental child abduction; f nominations be printed in the RECORD. Whereas all 50 States and the District of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Columbia have enacted laws criminalizing UNANIMOUS CONSENT objection? parental kidnapping; AGREEMENT—H.R. 1222 Without objection, it is so ordered. Whereas, in 2017, the Prevention Branch of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The question is, Will the Senate ad- the Office of Children’s Issues of the Depart- ask unanimous consent that upon re- vise and consent to the Rosenblum, ment of State— (1) fielded more than 3,500 inquiries from ceipt of H.R. 1222, if the text is the Tom, and Scott nominations en bloc? the general public relating to preventing a same as S. 94, H.R. 1222 be considered The nominations were confirmed en child from being removed from the United read a third time and passed and the bloc. States; and motion to reconsider be considered (2) enrolled more than 4,400 children in the made and laid upon the table with no f Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program, intervening action or debate; further, LEGISLATIVE SESSION which— that with respect to S. 94, passage be (A) is one of the most important tools of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Department of State for preventing vitiated and the bill be indefinitely international parental child abductions; and postponed. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- (B) allows the Office of Children’s Issues to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate proceed to legislative session. contact the enrolling parent or legal guard- objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ian to verify whether the parental consent Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. requirement has been met when a passport suggest the absence of a quorum. f application has been submitted for an en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rolled child; Whereas, the Department of State cannot clerk will call the roll. ORDER OF PROCEDURE track the ultimate destination of a child The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I through the use of the passport of the child ask unanimous consent that when the issued by the Department of State if the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I child is transported to a third country after ask unanimous consent that the order Senate completes its business today, it departing from the United States; for the quorum call be rescinded. adjourn, to then convene for pro forma Whereas a child who is a citizen of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sessions only, with no business being United States may have another nationality objection, it is so ordered. conducted, on the following dates and and may travel using a passport issued by times, and that following each pro f another country, which— forma session, the Senate adjourn until (1) increases the difficulty in determining EXECUTIVE SESSION the next pro forma session: Monday, the whereabouts of the child; and (2) makes efforts to prevent abductions Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I April 15 at 3 p.m.; Thursday, April 18, more critical; and ask unanimous consent that the Sen- at 11:45 a.m.; Monday, April 22, at 9 Whereas, in 2017, the Department of Home- ate proceed to executive session. a.m.; Thursday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. land Security, in coordination with the Pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I further ask that when the Senate vention Branch of the Office of Children’s objection, it is so ordered. adjourns on Thursday, April 25, it next Issues of the Department of State, enrolled f convene at 3 p.m., Monday, April 29, 210 children in a program aimed at pre- and that following the prayer and venting international parental child abduc- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR tion: Now, therefore, be it pledge, the morning hour be deemed Resolved, That the Senate— Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I expired, the Journal of proceedings be (1) recognizes and observes ‘‘Countering ask unanimous consent that the Sen- approved to date, the time for the two International Parental Child Abduction ate proceed to the consideration of the leaders be reserved for their use later Month’’ during the period beginning on April following nominations: Calendar Nos. in the day, morning business be closed, 1, 2019, and ending on April 30, 2019, to raise 182, 184, and 186. and the Senate proceed to executive awareness of, and opposition to, inter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without session and resume consideration of national parental child abduction; and objection, it is so ordered. the William Cooper nomination; fi- (2) urges the United States to continue playing a leadership role in raising aware- The clerk will report the nomina- nally, notwithstanding the provisions ness about the devastating impacts of inter- tions. of rule XXII, the cloture motions filed national parental child abduction by edu- The senior assistant legislative clerk during today’s session ripen at 5:30 on cating the public about the negative emo- read the nominations of Daniel N. Monday, April 29.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:02 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11AP6.044 S11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with SENATE April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2459 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without To be major SHAWN H. GARNER DANIEL J. GESCH objection, it is so ordered. ERIKA O. BERNARDO JAMES D. HALSELL THOMAS A. HEAFNER DUNCAN N. HAMILTON f CAROLE M. Y. VILLAMARIA MATTHEW C. HAYS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ROSS E. HIEATT, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE ALLAN D. JONES APRIL 15, 2019, AT 3 P.M. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: JEREMY R. KASIK KYLE R. KAUFFMAN Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if To be major THOMAS R. KINSEY EDWIN K. KLINKHAMMER there is no further business to come be- COREY T. BEALS JACOB N. KUTZER fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- MICHAEL R. HALL MICHAEL S. LASSITER ERIC C. HEMPEN RICHARD C. LAUBER III sent that it stand adjourned under the DANIEL R. MONSIVAIS JOSEPH P. LEAHY previous order. CHRISTOPHER R. WILLIAMS THOMAS J. LI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PATRICK T. LOVE There being no objection, the Senate, TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE PAUL M. MCDONALD at 5:04 p.m., adjourned until Monday, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: JOSEPH A. MEADOWS PATRICK A. NANSON April 15, 2019, at 3 p.m. To be major CASEY H. OSWALD f DANIEL W. SCHLIEDER EOWYN E. PEDICINI KENNETH W. PENNINGTON NOMINATIONS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER P. PISCIOTTA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR JOSEPH F. PUISHYS III Executive nominations received by FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JEFFREY D. REILLY To be lieutenant colonel MATTHEW J. SCHWEERS the Senate: DAVID C. SEIBEL DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DEBORAH J. ANGELES ANNA M. T. SHAFER ALIDAN A. BANGURA AARON M. SMITH THOMAS PETER FEDDO, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSIST- AMBER J. BARKER CHRISTOPHER G. SMITH ANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY FOR INVESTMENT DAVID F. BRADLEY, JR. JERD H. SMITH SECURITY. (NEW POSITION) STEPHANIE D. CARRILLO ZACHARY T. SMITH LORI D. CARVER DERON S. SPENCER DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TANYA I. DIAZ NATHAN M. SUNDELL CLEMENTINE DUKE DAVID J. VANDYKE NAZAK NIKAKHTAR, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNDER SEC- JERRY M. EARL, JR. KEITH E. WILBER RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INDUSTRY AND SECURITY, ERNI L. EULENSTEIN VICE MIRA RADIELOVIC RICARDEL, RESIGNED. CUBBY L. GARDNER IN THE MARINE CORPS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BROOKS B. GOETTLE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT WENDY H. HEIBEL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- STEPHEN M. DICKSON, OF GEORGIA, TO BE ADMINIS- DAWN M. HIGGINS TRATOR OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RINE CORPS RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U. S.C., SECTION YVONNE R. HILL 12203: FOR THE TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE MICHAEL PETER CARL O. IMPASTATO HUERTA, TERM EXPIRED. SHANTI P. JONES To be colonel UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL TROY T. KINION RACHEL J. A. LEDESMA LESLIE S. ALBERS DEVELOPMENT MARCIE A. LEWIS ERICH B. BERGIEL CHRISTY L. LIVERY BRANDON M. BOLLING MICHELLE A. BEKKERING, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- DAVID M. CAREY BIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NICOLE F. MOLETT KEVIN D. MONAGHAN ARTUR M. CZAPKA UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVEL- VINCENT C. DAWSON OPMENT, VICE ERIC G. POSTEL. DANIEL D. MOORE, JR. LISA R. MURCHISON SHANNON L. GORRELL FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY COLIN D. PERRY KEVIN P. GRAVES JOANN M. POOLE DENNIS W. HACKER CATHERINE BIRD, OF TEXAS, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL ANNMARIE PUTTBRESE KIMBERLY A. HAYWORTH OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY FOR A ERIC K. RAUSCH DOUGLAS P. HIBSHMAN TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE JULIA AKINS CLARK, TERM KEITH A. SCHULTZ ALLAN G. JASTER EXPIRING. NICOLE L. SCHULTZ JOHN W. KLOPACZ JAMES F. KORTH DEPARTMENT OF STATE BRIAN L. SCOTT ANDRIA D. SHARP KARA L. LECKER JONATHAN R. COHEN, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- STEVEN J. SHEA CHARLES K. MARTIN BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- JENNIFER L. SOPER MARK J. MCDONALD ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- SHAMANA J. STEVENS DAVID S. MCELLIOTT DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES MELISSA K. VESSAR BRIAN T. MCGONAGLE OF AMERICA TO THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT. ANDREA K. WHITNEY KERRY K. MENGELKOCH MORSE H. TAN, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE AMBASSADOR AT CARLA ANN WIESE JEFFREY M. ODONNELL LARGE FOR GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE. KAREN L. WILLIAMS MILTON K. PARSONS, JR. BRIAN C. PATE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION PATRICIA E. WILLIAMS ZOE T. WOOLSTON GUILLERMO ROSALES, JR. SERVICES KERI L. YOUNG TRAVIS G. RUSSELL MICHAEL E. SHERIDAN RICHARD GIACOLONE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE FEDERAL IN THE ARMY BRUCE J. STOFFOLANO MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION DIRECTOR, VICE ALLI- MATTHEW C. SWINDLE SON BECK, RESIGNED. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SEAN E. ZUKOWSKY IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR ARMY IN THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be major f IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHRISTOPHER L. METZGER To be major general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATIONS IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR ARMY AS A BRIG. GEN. PETER B. ANDRYSIAK, JR. CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 7064: Executive nominations confirmed by BRIG. GEN. JONATHAN P. BRAGA the Senate April 11, 2019: BRIG. GEN. JOHN W. BRENNAN, JR. To be major BRIG. GEN. MIGUEL A. CORREA JONATHAN W. ANDERSON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BRIG. GEN. CLEMENT S. COWARD, JR. BRIG. GEN. PATRICK J. DONAHOE IN THE NAVY DREW H. WRIGLEY, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE UNITED BRIG. GEN. CHRISTOPHER T. DONAHUE STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DA- BRIG. GEN. SCOTT L. EFFLANDT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KOTA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL R. FENZEL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY WING CHAU, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE UNITED STATES BRIG. GEN. DAVID J. FRANCIS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND FOR BRIG. GEN. BRADLEY T. GERICKE To be lieutenant commander THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. BRIG. GEN. DAVID M. HAMILTON RAMONA L. DOHMAN, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE UNITED BRIG. GEN. NEIL S. HERSEY TERENCE B. MCADOO STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. BRIG. GEN. LONNIE G. HIBBARD THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. DIANA M. HOLLAND IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY DEPARTMENT OF STATE BRIG. GEN. OMAR J. JONES IV UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: BRIG. GEN. STEPHEN J. MARANIAN DANIEL N. ROSENBLUM, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER BRIG. GEN. MATTHEW W. MCFARLANE To be lieutenant commander MEMBER OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE BRIG. GEN. CHRISTOPHER O. MOHAN AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY BRIG. GEN. LAURA A. POTTER DONALD A. SINITIERE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC BRIG. GEN. THOMAS A PUGH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY OF UZBEKISTAN. BRIG. GEN. ROBERT A. RASCH, JR. APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE KIP TOM, OF INDIANA, FOR THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR BRIG. GEN. JOHN B. RICHARDSON IV UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE AS U.S. REPRESENTA- BRIG. GEN. KENNETH T. ROYAR 605: TIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FOR FOOD AND BRIG. GEN. STEPHEN G. SMITH AGRICULTURE. BRIG. GEN. THOMAS H. TODD III To be lieutenant commander ROBERT K. SCOTT, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEMBER BRIG. GEN. KEVIN VEREEN ROBERT H. BATTLE OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- BRIG. GEN. ROBERT F. WHITTLE, JR. JEREMY R. BOHANAN SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND BRIG. GEN. DAVID WILSON CORREY J. BORRELLI PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI. IN THE AIR FORCE LEONARD G. BOWMAN JOHN C. COLLINS II DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TY J. DANIELS IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE TOM W. DESHAZO DAVID BERNHARDT, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE SECRETARY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: ANTHONY S. FINIGAN OF THE INTERIOR.

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HIGHLIGHTS See Final Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity (including the History of Bills) for the Second Session of the 115th Congress. Senate confirmed the nomination of David Bernhardt, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Interior. Senate 100th Anniversary of the Founding of Chamber Action Easterseals: Committee on the Judiciary was dis- Routine Proceedings, pages S2399–S2460 charged from further consideration of S. Res. 85, rec- Measures Introduced: Eighty-one bills and four- ognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of teen resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. Easterseals, a leading advocate and service provider 1140–1220, S. Res. 159–171, and S. Con. Res. 14. for children and adults with disabilities, including Pages S2432–36 veterans and older adults, and their caregivers and families, and the resolution was then agreed to. Measures Passed: Page S2455 Lady Bears of Baylor University Division I Women’s Basketball Championship: Senate agreed National 9–1–1 Education Month: Committee to S. Res. 163, commending and congratulating the on the Judiciary was discharged from further consid- Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the eration of S. Res. 131, designating April 2019 as 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Divi- ‘‘National 9–1–1 Education Month’’, and the resolu- tion was then agreed to. Page S2455 sion I women’s basketball championship. Page S2441 University of Virginia Division I Men’s Basket- National Safe Digging Month: Committee on ball Championship: Senate agreed to S. Res. 164, Commerce, Science, and Transportation was dis- commending the University of Virginia men’s bas- charged from further consideration of S. Res. 136, ketball team for winning the 2019 National Colle- supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe giate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basket- Digging Month, and the resolution was then agreed to. Pages S2455–56 ball Championship. Pages S2441–42 Importance of Vaccinations and Immunizations: Authorizing the Use of Emancipation Hall: Sen- Senate agreed to S. Res. 165, recognizing the impor- ate agreed to S. Con. Res. 14, authorizing the use tance of vaccinations and immunizations in the of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center United States. Pages S2442–43 for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kame- hameha I. Page S2456 Silver Star Service Banner Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. 166, expressing support for the designation Authorizing the Use of Emancipation Hall: Sen- of May 1, 2019, as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’’. ate agreed to H. Con. Res. 31, authorizing the use Page S2443 of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic- National Park Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. tims of the Holocaust. Page S2456 167, designating the week of April 20, 2019, through April 28, 2019, as ‘‘National Park Week’’. Countering International Parental Child Ab- Page S2443 duction Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 23, sup- porting the goals and ideals of Countering Inter- Financial Literacy Month: Senate agreed to S. national Parental Child Abduction Month and ex- Res. 168, designating April 2019 as ‘‘Financial Lit- pressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should eracy Month’’. Pages S2443–44 D395

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 raise awareness of the harm caused by international Pro Forma Sessions—Agreement: A unanimous- parental child abduction. Pages S2456–58 consent agreement was reached providing that the Appointments: Senate adjourn, to then convene for pro forma ses- sions only, with no business being conducted on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Eu- following dates and times, and that following each rope: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pursuant to Public Law 94–304, as amended by pro forma session: Monday, April 15, 2019, at 3 Public Law 99–7, appointed the following Senators p.m.; Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.; as members of the Commission on Security and Co- Monday, April 22, 2019, at 9 a.m.; Thursday, April operation in Europe (Helsinki) during the 116th 25, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.; and that when the Senate Congress: Senators Wicker (Co-Chair), Boozman, adjourns on Thursday, April 25, 2019, it next con- Gardner, Rubio, and Tillis. Page S2455 vene at 3 p.m., on Monday, April 29, 2019. Congressional-Executive Commission on the Peo- Pages S2458–59 ple’s Republic of China: The Chair, on behalf of the President of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law Cooper Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- 106–286, appointed the following Members to serve sideration of the nomination of William Cooper, of on the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Maryland, to be General Counsel of the Department People’s Republic of China: Senators Rubio (Co- of Energy. Page S2421 Chair), Cotton, Daines, Lankford, and Young. A motion was entered to close further debate on Page S2455 the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate National Security Working Group: The Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to agreement of Thursday, April 11, 2019, a vote on the provisions of S. Res. 64, adopted March 5, 2013, cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, April appointed the following Senators as members of the 29, 2019. Page S2421 Senate National Security Working Group for the Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- 116th Congress: Senators Rubio (Administrative Co- Chair), Fischer (Co-Chair), Gardner (Co-Chair), Sasse ate took the following action: (Co-Chair), Blunt, Graham, Inhofe, Risch, and Rom- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- tive Session. Page S2420 ney. Page S2455 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Authorizing Leadership to Make Appoint- tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2421 ments—Agreement: A unanimous-consent agree- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- ment was reached providing that, notwithstanding viding that at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, the adjournment of the Senate, the President of the April 29, 2019, Senate resume consideration of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore, and the Majority nomination; and that notwithstanding the provisions and Minority Leaders be authorized to make ap- of Rule XXII, the cloture motions filed during to- pointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences au- day’s session ripen at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, April thorized by law, by concurrent action of the two 29, 2019. Pages S2458–59 Houses, or by order of the Senate. Page S2455 Cooper Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Target Practice and Marksmanship Training sideration of the nomination of R. Clarke Cooper, of Support Act—Agreement: A unanimous-consent Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Polit- agreement was reached providing that upon receipt ical-Military Affairs). Page S2421 of H.R. 1222, to amend the Pittman-Robertson A motion was entered to close further debate on Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the establish- the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- ment of additional or expanded public target ranges sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the in certain States, if the text is the same as S. 94, to Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration of the nomination of William Cooper, of Maryland, Act to facilitate the establishment of additional or to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy. expanded public target ranges in certain States, H.R. Page S2421 1222 be considered read a third time and passed and Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- the motion to reconsider be considered made and ate took the following action: laid upon the table, with no intervening action or Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- debate; and that with respect to S. 94, passage be tive Session. Page S2421 vitiated and the bill be indefinitely postponed. Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Page S2458 tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2421

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D397 Hartogensis Nomination—Cloture: Senate began Ruiz II, of Florida, to be United States District consideration of the nomination of Gordon Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Hartogensis, of Connecticut, to be Director of the Page S2422 Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for a term of A motion was entered to close further debate on five years. Page S2421 the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- A motion was entered to close further debate on sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the of the nomination of Andrew Lynn Brasher, of Ala- Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition bama, to be United States District Judge for the of the nomination of R. Clarke Cooper, of Florida, Middle District of Alabama. Page S2422 to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Mili- Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- tary Affairs). Page S2421 ate took the following action: Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- ate took the following action: tive Session. Pages S2421–22 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- tive Session. Page S2421 tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2422 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Arias-Marxuach—Cloture: Senate began consider- tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2421 ation of the nomination of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, Barker Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge sideration of the nomination of J. Campbell Barker, for the District of Puerto Rico. Page S2422 of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the A motion was entered to close further debate on Eastern District of Texas. Page S2421 the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- A motion was entered to close further debate on sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the of the nomination of Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II, of Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Florida, to be United States District Judge for the of the nomination of Gordon Hartogensis, of Con- Southern District of Florida. Page S2422 necticut, to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guar- Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- anty Corporation for a term of five years. Page S2421 ate took the following action: Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- ate took the following action: tive Session. Page S2422 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- tive Session. Page S2421 tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2422 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Wolson Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2421 sideration of the nomination of Joshua Wolson, of Brasher Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for sideration of the nomination of Andrew Lynn the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Page S2422 Brasher, of Alabama, to be United States District A motion was entered to close further debate on Judge for the Middle District of Alabama. the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- Page S2421 sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the A motion was entered to close further debate on Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition the nomination and, in accordance with the provi- of the nomination of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, of sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition the District of Puerto Rico. Page S2422 of the nomination of J. Campbell Barker, of Texas, Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- to be United States District Judge for the Eastern ate took the following action: District of Texas. Page S2421 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- tive Session. Page S2422 ate took the following action: Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2422 tive Session. Page S2421 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- lowing nominations: tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S2421 By 56 yeas to 41 nays (Vote No. EX. 77), David Ruiz II Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Bernhardt, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Inte- sideration of the nomination of Rodolfo Armando rior. Pages S2399–S2420, S2459

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D398 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 Daniel N. Rosenblum, of Maryland, to be Ambas- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: sador to the Republic of Uzbekistan. Pages S2437–39 Kip Tom, of Indiana, for the rank of Ambassador Additional Statements: Pages S2431–32 during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agri- Amendments Submitted: Pages S2446–54 culture. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Robert K. Scott, of Maryland, to be Ambassador Pages S2454–55 to the Republic of Malawi. Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. Drew H. Wrigley, of North Dakota, to be United (Total—77) Page S2420 States Attorney for the District of North Dakota for the term of four years. Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Wing Chau, of Rhode Island, to be United States journed at 5:04 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, April Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term 15, 2019. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of of four years. the Majority Leader in today’s Record on pages Ramona L. Dohman, of Minnesota, to be United S2458–59.) States Marshal for the District of Minnesota for the term of four years. Committee Meetings Nick Edward Proffitt, of Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia (Committees not listed did not meet) for the term of four years. Pages S2425, S2458, S2459 APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- AGRICULTURE lowing nominations: Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agri- Thomas Peter Feddo, of Virginia, to be Assistant culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security. istration, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing Nazak Nikakhtar, of Maryland, to be Under Sec- to examine proposed budget estimates and justifica- retary of Commerce for Industry and Security. tion for fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Agri- Stephen M. Dickson, of Georgia, to be Adminis- culture, after receiving testimony from Sonny trator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the Perdue, Secretary, and Robert Johansson, Chief Econ- term of five years. omist, and Erica Navarro, Budget Officer, all of the Michelle A. Bekkering, of the District of Colum- Department of Agriculture. bia, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. APPROPRIATIONS: NATIONAL INSTITUTES Catherine Bird, of Texas, to be General Counsel OF HEALTH of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- of five years. ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Jonathan R. Cohen, of California, to be Ambas- Education, and Related Agencies concluded a hear- sador to the Arab Republic of Egypt. ing to examine proposed budget estimates and jus- Morse H. Tan, of Illinois, to be Ambassador at tification for fiscal year 2020 for the National Insti- Large for Global Criminal Justice. tutes of Health, after receiving testimony from Richard Giacolone, of Virginia, to be Federal Me- Francis S. Collins, Director, Douglas Lowy, Acting diation and Conciliation Director. Director, National Cancer Institute, Griffin P. Rod- 29 Army nominations in the rank of general. gers, Director, National Institute of Diabetes and Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Anthony Fauci, Di- Corps, and Navy. Page S2459 rector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- Diseases, Jon Lorsch, Director, National Institute of tion of withdrawal of the following nomination: General Medical Sciences, Richard J. Hodes, Direc- Robert Williams, of Virginia, to be Assistant Sec- tor, National Institute on Aging, Nora Volkow, Di- retary of State for South Asian Affairs, which was rector, National Institute on Drug Abuse, all of the sent to the Senate on January 3, 2019. Page S2460 National Institutes of Health, Department of Health Messages from the House: Page S2432 and Human Services. Measures Read the First Time: Pages S2432, S2458 SPACE FORCE Executive Communications: Page S2432 Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the proposal to establish a Petitions and Memorials: Page S2432 United States Space Force, after receiving testimony Additional Cosponsors: Pages S2436–37 from Patrick M. Shanahan, Acting Secretary, Heather

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 3, 2018 through January 3, 2019 January 3, 2018 through January 3, 2019

Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 710 (including 146 nominations carried Days in session ...... 191 174 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: ′ ′ Time in session ...... 1,015 hrs., 29 657 hrs., 46 .. Confirmed ...... 392 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 296 Pages of proceedings ...... 8,065 10,612 . . Withdrawn ...... 22 Extensions of Remarks ...... 1,751 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 108 221 . . Other Civilian nominations, totaling 2,025 (including 2 nominations Private bills enacted into law ...... 1 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Bills in conference ...... 1 1 . . Confirmed ...... 2,015 Measures passed, total ...... 641 816 1,457 Unconfirmed ...... 9 Senate bills ...... 145 105 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 House bills ...... 224 557 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 7 2 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 6,274 (including 76 nominations carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... 1 1 . . Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 14 10 . . Confirmed ...... 6,264 House concurrent resolutions ...... 15 18 . . Unconfirmed ...... 9 Simple resolutions ...... 235 123 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 Measures reported, total ...... *385 *610 995 Army nominations, totaling 7,283 (including 12 nominations carried Senate bills ...... 252 11 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: House bills ...... 114 529 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 1 . . . . Confirmed ...... 7,273 House joint resolutions ...... Unconfirmed ...... 10 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... Navy nominations, totaling 4,463 (including 11 nominations carried House concurrent resolutions ...... 2 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Simple resolutions ...... 18 68 . . Confirmed ...... 4,462 Special reports ...... 14 33 . . Unconfirmed ...... 1 Conference reports ...... 4 5 . . Measures pending on calendar ...... 405 217 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,347, disposed of as follows: Measures introduced, total ...... 1,967 3,257 5,224 Confirmed ...... 1,345 Bills ...... 1,540 2,670 .. Unconfirmed ...... 2 Joint resolutions ...... 18 22 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 28 52 . . Summary Simple resolutions ...... 381 513 . . Quorum calls ...... 2 2 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 247 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 274 326 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 21,855 Recorded votes ...... 172 . . Total confirmed ...... 21,751 Bills vetoed ...... Total unconfirmed ...... 225 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 24 Total returned to the White House ...... 0

* These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accom- panying report. A total of 256 written reports have been filed in the Senate, 648 reports have been filed in the House.

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(115th Cong., 2D Sess.)

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Law No. Law No. Law No. Law No. Law No. S. 7 ...... 115–403 S. 2559 ...... 115–261 H.R. 1037 ...... 115–275 H.R. 3383 ...... 115–349 H.R. 5515 ...... 115–232 S. 35 ...... 115–175 S. 2652 ...... 115–415 H.R. 1074 ...... 115–301 H.R. 3398 ...... 115–323 H.R. 5554 ...... 115–234 S. 96 ...... 115–129 S. 2679 ...... 115–416 H.R. 1109 ...... 115–247 H.R. 3445 ...... 115–167 H.R. 5636 ...... 115–430 S. 97 ...... 115–248 S. 2692 ...... 115–223 H.R. 1162 ...... 115–339 H.R. 3460 ...... 115–412 H.R. 5729 ...... 115–230 S. 117 ...... 115–122 S. 2734 ...... 115–221 H.R. 1177 ...... 115–156 H.R. 3562 ...... 115–177 H.R. 5737 ...... 115–293 S. 139 ...... 115–118 S. 2736 ...... 115–409 H.R. 1207 ...... 115–311 H.R. 3638 ...... 115–150 H.R. 5759 ...... 115–336 S. 140 ...... 115–282 S. 2765 ...... 115–417 H.R. 1208 ...... 115–138 H.R. 3655 ...... 115–151 H.R. 5772 ...... 115–242 S. 167 ...... 115–169 S. 2779 ...... 115–231 H.R. 1209 ...... 115–284 H.R. 3656 ...... 115–136 H.R. 5784 ...... 115–294 S. 188 ...... 115–158 S. 2850 ...... 115–227 H.R. 1210 ...... 115–340 H.R. 3663 ...... 115–183 H.R. 5787 ...... 115–358 S. 204 ...... 115–176 S. 2896 ...... 115–418 H.R. 1211 ...... 115–341 H.R. 3731 ...... 115–160 S. 245 ...... 115–325 H.R. 5791 ...... 115–359 S. 2946 ...... 115–253 H.R. 1222 ...... 115–342 H.R. 3759 ...... 115–119 H.R. 5792 ...... 115–360 S. 292 ...... 115–180 S. 2961 ...... 115–424 H.R. 1235 ...... 115–343 H.R. 3821 ...... 115–152 S. 324 ...... 115–159 H.R. 5868 ...... 115–295 S. 3021 ...... 115–270 H.R. 1301 ...... 115–124 H.R. 3834 ...... 115–276 H.R. 5895 ...... 115–244 S. 440 ...... 115–306 S. 3029 ...... 115–328 H.R. 1318 ...... 115–344 H.R. 3893 ...... 115–153 S. 447 ...... 115–171 S. 3031 ...... 115–419 H.R. 1397 ...... 115–190 H.R. 3946 ...... 115–315 H.R. 5923 ...... 115–361 S. 490 ...... 115–219 S. 3119 ...... 115–329 H.R. 1417 ...... 115–321 H.R. 3979 ...... 115–168 H.R. 5935 ...... 115–296 S. 512 ...... 115–439 S. 3170 ...... 115–395 H.R. 1496 ...... 115–207 H.R. 3996 ...... 115–332 H.R. 5956 ...... 115–218 S. 534 ...... 115–126 S. 3191 ...... 115–426 H.R. 1551 ...... 115–264 H.R. 4009 ...... 115–178 H.R. 6020 ...... 115–362 S. 717 ...... 115–237 S. 3209 ...... 115–318 H.R. 1625 ...... 115–141 H.R. 4032 ...... 115–350 H.R. 6042 ...... 115–222 S. 756 ...... 115–391 S. 3237 ...... 115–319 H.R. 1660 ...... 115–411 H.R. 4042 ...... 115–154 H.R. 6059 ...... 115–363 S. 770 ...... 115–236 S. 3247 ...... 115–428 H.R. 1719 ...... 115–191 H.R. 4111 ...... 115–333 H.R. 6116 ...... 115–297 S. 772 ...... 115–166 S. 3354 ...... 115–267 H.R. 1725 ...... 115–130 H.R. 4174 ...... 115–435 H.R. 6124 ...... 115–243 S. 791 ...... 115–259 S. 3367 ...... 115–420 H.R. 1733 ...... 115–345 H.R. 4227 ...... 115–400 H.R. 6157 ...... 115–245 S. 825 ...... 115–326 S. 3389 ...... 115–309 H.R. 1850 ...... 115–346 H.R. 4254 ...... 115–303 H.R. 6160 ...... 115–364 S. 831 ...... 115–137 S. 3414 ...... 115–313 H.R. 1858 ...... 115–139 H.R. 4285 ...... 115–155 H.R. 6167 ...... 115–365 S. 899 ...... 115–238 S. 3442 ...... 115–314 H.R. 1861 ...... 115–322 H.R. 4300 ...... 115–170 H.R. 6216 ...... 115–366 S. 931 ...... 115–220 S. 3444 ...... 115–421 H.R. 1865 ...... 115–164 H.R. 4301 ...... 115–210 H.R. 6217 ...... 115–367 S. 943 ...... 115–404 S. 3456 ...... 115–432 H.R. 1872 ...... 115–330 H.R. 4318 ...... 115–239 H.R. 6227 ...... 115–368 S. 994 ...... 115–249 S. 3479 ...... 115–251 H.R. 1892 ...... 115–123 H.R. 4326 ...... 115–351 H.R. 6287 ...... 115–413 S. 1023 ...... 115–440 S. 3508 ...... 115–265 H.R. 1900 ...... 115–186 H.R. 4406 ...... 115–211 H.R. 6330 ...... 115–324 S. 1050 ...... 115–337 S. 3509 ...... 115–268 H.R. 1918 ...... 115–335 H.R. 4407 ...... 115–316 H.R. 6335 ...... 115–369 S. 1091 ...... 115–196 S. 3530 ...... 115–410 H.R. 1988 ...... 115–140 H.R. 4431 ...... 115–352 H.R. 6347 ...... 115–370 S. 1158 ...... 115–441 S. 3554 ...... 115–280 H.R. 2061 ...... 115–198 H.R. 4463 ...... 115–212 H.R. 6348 ...... 115–371 S. 1182 ...... 115–225 S. 3628 ...... 115–396 H.R. 2122 ...... 115–205 H.R. 4528 ...... 115–228 H.R. 6400 ...... 115–372 S. 1282 ...... 115–181 S. 3661 ...... 115–433 H.R. 2147 ...... 115–240 H.R. 4533 ...... 115–132 H.R. 6405 ...... 115–373 S. 1285 ...... 115–179 S. 3749 ...... 115–397 H.R. 2154 ...... 115–157 H.R. 4547 ...... 115–165 H.R. 6414 ...... 115–235 S. 1311 ...... 115–392 S. 3777 ...... 115–422 H.R. 2200 ...... 115–425 H.R. 4574 ...... 115–213 H.R. 6428 ...... 115–374 S. 1312 ...... 115–393 H.R. 2229 ...... 115–195 H.R. 4645 ...... 115–229 H.R. 6513 ...... 115–375 S. 1438 ...... 115–128 S.J. Res. 57 ...... 115–172 H.R. 2254 ...... 115–142 H.R. 4646 ...... 115–214 H.R. 6591 ...... 115–376 S. 1520 ...... 115–405 S.J. Res. 60 ...... 115–199 H.R. 2259 ...... 115–256 H.R. 4685 ...... 115–215 H.R. 6602 ...... 115–431 S. 1580 ...... 115–442 H.R. 2292 ...... 115–206 H.R. 4689 ...... 115–429 H.R. 6615 ...... 115–377 S. 1595 ...... 115–272 H.R. 2 ...... 115–334 H.R. 2302 ...... 115–143 H.R. 4708 ...... 115–125 H.R. 6621 ...... 115–378 S. 1668 ...... 115–260 H.R. 6 ...... 115–271 H.R. 2333 ...... 115–187 H.R. 4722 ...... 115–216 H.R. 6628 ...... 115–379 S. 1768 ...... 115–307 H.R. 46 ...... 115–255 H.R. 2345 ...... 115–233 H.R. 4743 ...... 115–189 H.R. 6651 ...... 115–305 S. 1862 ...... 115–427 H.R. 195 ...... 115–120 H.R. 2353 ...... 115–224 H.R. 4819 ...... 115–353 S. 1869 ...... 115–192 H.R. 219 ...... 115–200 H.R. 2422 ...... 115–302 H.R. 4840 ...... 115–217 H.R. 6655 ...... 115–380 S. 2030 ...... 115–161 H.R. 220 ...... 115–201 H.R. 2454 ...... 115–331 H.R. 4851 ...... 115–163 H.R. 6758 ...... 115–273 S. 2040 ...... 115–162 H.R. 294 ...... 115–133 H.R. 2464 ...... 115–144 H.R. 4854 ...... 115–257 H.R. 6780 ...... 115–381 S. 2074 ...... 115–308 H.R. 302 ...... 115–254 H.R. 2606 ...... 115–399 H.R. 4890 ...... 115–287 H.R. 6831 ...... 115–382 S. 2076 ...... 115–406 H.R. 315 ...... 115–320 H.R. 2615 ...... 115–279 H.R. 4910 ...... 115–184 H.R. 6870 ...... 115–277 S. 2101 ...... 115–338 H.R. 390 ...... 115–300 H.R. 2672 ...... 115–145 H.R. 4913 ...... 115–288 H.R. 6893 ...... 115–383 S. 2152 ...... 115–299 H.R. 446 ...... 115–202 H.R. 2673 ...... 115–208 H.R. 4921 ...... 115–269 H.R. 6896 ...... 115–274 S. 2155 ...... 115–174 H.R. 447 ...... 115–203 H.R. 2772 ...... 115–188 H.R. 4946 ...... 115–289 H.R. 6897 ...... 115–250 S. 2200 ...... 115–423 H.R. 452 ...... 115–134 H.R. 2815 ...... 115–146 H.R. 4958 ...... 115–258 H.R. 6930 ...... 115–384 S. 2245 ...... 115–226 H.R. 535 ...... 115–135 H.R. 2873 ...... 115–147 H.R. 4960 ...... 115–290 H.R. 6964 ...... 115–385 S. 2246 ...... 115–193 H.R. 582 ...... 115–127 H.R. 2979 ...... 115–285 H.R. 5075 ...... 115–401 H.R. 7120 ...... 115–386 S. 2248 ...... 115–407 H.R. 589 ...... 115–246 H.R. 3109 ...... 115–148 H.R. 5205 ...... 115–354 H.R. 7187 ...... 115–281 S. 2269 ...... 115–266 H.R. 606 ...... 115–283 H.R. 3122 ...... 115–131 H.R. 5238 ...... 115–317 H.R. 7213 ...... 115–387 S. 2276 ...... 115–414 H.R. 672 ...... 115–434 H.R. 3183 ...... 115–209 H.R. 5317 ...... 115–304 H.R. 7230 ...... 115–388 S. 2278 ...... 115–408 H.R. 698 ...... 115–252 H.R. 3184 ...... 115–347 H.R. 5349 ...... 115–291 H.R. 7243 ...... 115–389 S. 2372 ...... 115–182 H.R. 754 ...... 115–310 H.R. 3210 ...... 115–173 H.R. 5385 ...... 115–241 H.R. 7279 ...... 115–436 S. 2377 ...... 115–312 H.R. 767 ...... 115–398 H.R. 3230 ...... 115–286 H.R. 5395 ...... 115–355 H.R. 7318 ...... 115–437 S. 2465 ...... 115–327 H.R. 770 ...... 115–197 H.R. 3249 ...... 115–185 H.R. 5412 ...... 115–356 H.R. 7319 ...... 115–438 S. 2511 ...... 115–394 H.R. 931 ...... 115–194 H.R. 3342 ...... 115–348 H.R. 5475 ...... 115–357 H.R. 7327 ...... 115–390 S. 2553 ...... 115–262 H.R. 951 ...... 115–204 H.R. 3359 ...... 115–278 H.R. 5504 ...... 115–292 S. 2554 ...... 115–263 H.R. 984 ...... 115–121 H.R. 3369 ...... 115–149 H.R. 5509 ...... 115–402 H.J. 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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D406 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 No. 115– proved 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Mar. 9, Mar. 9, Mar. 16, Mar. 16, Mar. 16, Mar. 16, Mar. 16, Mar. 20, Mar. 20, Mar. 20, Mar. 23, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 Feb. 15, Feb. 15, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Feb. 28, Mar. 1, June 13, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Feb. 28, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2017 2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 115– Senate 385 ...... Nov. 6, 387 ...... Nov. 6, 115– ...... 0 Oct. 10, ...... 0 Oct. 11, ...... 0 Jan. 9, ...... 0 Mar. 5, ...... 0 Dec...... 12, 0 Oct...... 10, 0 July ...... 11, 0 May 22, 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House VA ...... Feb. 13, 6, Nov. VA VA ...... Feb. OGR HS&GA 15, Feb. OGR HS&GA 15, Feb. 6, FA FR 12, Nov. VA Feb. OGR HS&GA 17, May OGR HS&GA 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, FA FR Feb. 12, Feb. Date intro- duced 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 H.R. 3122 June 29, June H.R. 3122 4, Dec. 5, H.R. 4533 Jan. 11, H.R. 294 Jan. 13, H.R. 452 Jan. 18, H.R. 535 Aug. 5, H.R. 3656 Apr. 21, S. 831 Feb. 3, H.R. 1208 Apr. 6, H.R. 1858 Apr. 20, H.R. 1988 Mar. H.R. 1625 Title Bill No. Title Bill include on the internet website of De- partment of Veterans Affairs a warning re- garding dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and at- tendance, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lex- ington, Kentucky, as the ‘‘Lexington VA Health Care System’’ and to make certain other designations. Postal Service located at 2700 Cullen Bou- levard in Pearland, Texas, as the ‘‘Endy Nddiobong Ekpanya Post Office Build- ing’’. Postal Service located at 324 West Saint Louis Street in Pacific, Missouri, as the ‘‘Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Of- fice’’. States and Taiwan at all levels, for other purposes. provide for a consistent eligibility date provision of Department Veterans Af- fairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable. Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 9155 Schaefer Road, Converse, Texas, as the ‘‘Converse Veterans Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the ‘‘Merle Haggard Post Office Building’’. thorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program Department of State, and for other pur- poses. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to To designate the health care system of To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To encourage visits between the United To amend title 38, United States Code, to To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To amend the State Department Basic Au-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D407 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 23, Mar. 26, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 8, 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 124 ...... May 17, ...... 0 Oct...... 10, 0 Oct...... 11, 0 Oct. 10, ...... 0 Nov...... 15, 0 Dec. 14, ...... 0 Nov. 15, ...... 0 Nov...... 16, 0 Nov...... 15, 0 Dec...... 12, 0 Dec...... 12, 0 Nov...... 15, 0 Nov...... 15, 0 Dec...... 14, 0 Dec. 12, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 OGR HS&GA 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, Feb. OGR HS&GA 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, Feb. OGR HS&GA 15, Feb. OGR HS&GA 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 15, OGR HS&GA Feb. 16, 15, May Feb. Agr ANF 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 H.R. 2254 Apr. 28, Apr. 2, H.R. 2254 May 16, H.R. 2302 May 25, H.R. 2464 May 7, H.R. 2672 June 12, H.R. 2815 June 29, H.R. 2873 June 24, H.R. 3109 July 1, H.R. 3369 Aug. 15, H.R. 3638 Aug. 25, H.R. 3655 Sept. 28, H.R. 3821 Sept. 12, H.R. 3893 Oct. 7, H.R. 4042 Nov. 16, H.R. 4285 Feb. H.R. 1177 Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the ‘‘Janet Capello Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 259 Nassau Street, Suite 2 in Princeton, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Of- fice’’. Postal Service located at 520 Carter Street in Fairview, Illinois, as the ‘‘Sgt. Douglas J. Riney Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 30 East Somerset Street in Raritan, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone Post Of- fice’’. Postal Service located at 207 Glenside Ave- nue in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Staff Sergeant Peter Taub Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 1114 North 2nd Street in Chillicothe, Illinois, as the ‘‘Sr. Chief Ryan Owens Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 225 North Main Street in Spring Lake, North Carolina, as the ‘‘Howard B. Pate, Jr. Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 1100 Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida, as the ‘‘Rutledge Pearson Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 1300 Main Street in Belmar, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 430 Main Street in Clermont, Georgia, as the ‘‘Zack T. Addington Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Ave- nue in Interlachen, Florida, as the ‘‘Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 1415 West Oak Street, in Kissimmee, Florida, as the ‘‘Borinqueneers Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 123 Bridgeton Pike in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, as the ‘‘James C. ‘Billy’ Johnson Post Office Building’’. lease on behalf of the United States condition that certain lands conveyed to the City of Old Town, Maine, be used for a municipal airport, and for other purposes. To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to re-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 No. 115– proved 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Mar. 27, Mar. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, Apr. 3, Apr. 3, Apr. 4, Apr. 11, Apr. 13, Apr. 13, Apr. 23, Apr. 23, Apr. 30, May 7, 2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2017 2018 Mar. 14, Sept. 18, Nov. 9, Mar. 19, Dec. 21, Mar. 7, Mar. 22, Mar. 21, Mar. 23, Nov. 29, Apr. 9, Apr. 9, Dec. 21, Apr. 23, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2017 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2017 115– Senate 125 ...... May 17, 435 ...... Dec. 5, 7, Dec. 450 216 115– ...... 28 Mar. 6, ...... 0 Mar. 20, ...... 147 Feb. 26, ...... 95 Apr. 16, 2017 2018 2017 2017 2018 ...... 612 ...... Mar. 19, 572 ...... Feb. 27, ...... 484 ...... Jan. 17, ...... 438 ...... Dec. 18, Mar. 21, 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 Feb. 20, HS&GA ...... 24, Apr. VA ...... 4, Jud Dec. 13, ...... Mar. HS&GA ...... 15, Feb. Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House Agr ANF May 16, May Agr ANF Jud OGR 19, EC ENR NR Mar. 19, ...... Jud ...... EC Mar. 3, WM Fin 5, Jud IA FA Jan. 5, Sept. NR Dec...... 5, ...... Feb. 6, NR ENR Dec. 8, NR ENR June Date intro- duced 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 H.R. 2154 Apr. 26, 23, Apr. Jan. H.R. 2154 7, S. 188 Feb. 11, 30, Sept. S. 324 Oct. 31, H.R. 3731 Oct. S. 2030 19, S. 2040 Jan. 3, Apr. H.R. 4851 H.R. 1865 29, 5, Dec. Mar. H.R. 4547 27, July S. 772 H.R. 3445 5, 17, Oct. H.R. 3979 Jan. 8, Nov. S. 167 H.R. 4300 Title Bill No. Title Bill Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Re- search Center. prohibit the use of Federal funds for costs of painting portraits officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. United States Secret Service, and for other purposes. energy conservation standards for ceiling fan light kits to be January 21, 2020, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 621 Kansas Ave- nue in Atchison, Kansas, as the ‘‘Amelia Earhart Post Office Building’’. Commemorative Site in the State of Indi- ana, and for other purposes. to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against pro- viders and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes. cial Security Act to improve and strength- en the representative payment program. dian tribes eligible for AMBER Alert grants. the impact of programs under African Growth and Opportunity Act the Mil- lennium Challenge Corporation, and for other purposes. to reauthorize the volunteer services, com- munity partnership, and refuge education programs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes. Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. lish a commemorative display to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and for other purposes. To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural To amend title 31, United States Code, to To amend title 38, United States Code, to To provide overtime pay for employees of the To deem the compliance date for amended To designate the facility of United States To establish the Kennedy-King National To amend the Communications Act of 1934 To amend titles II, VIII, and XVI of the So- To amend the PROTECT Act to make In- To enhance the transparency and accelerate To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 To designate a National Memorial to Fallen To authorize Pacific Historic Parks to estab-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D409 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 May 9, May 21, May 22, May 24, May 25, May 30, June 1, June 1, June 1, June 5, June 5, June 6, 2017 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2018 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 Dec. 12, Apr. 18, Mar. 15, Mar. 14, Dec. 21, Aug. 3, May 16, May 16, Nov. 29, Mar. 22, Aug. 2, Mar. 1, 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 258 185 July 26, July 258 185 16, May 626 35 386 ...... Nov. 6, 15, May 507 175 ...... 0 Apr. 24, ...... 0 May 22, ...... 0 May 22, 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 Nov. 27, May 3, Oct. 17, 2017 2018 2017 2018 BHUA ...... 8, May 18, BHUA ...... 10, Dec. ENR Apr. 25, RAdm ...... Apr. 16, VA ...... May FA FR 5, 25, Dec. July OGR HS&GA NR VA EC HEL&P 6, Nov. VA 22, ...... HA ...... TI May 10, NR IA Jan. EC HEL&P 12, Mar. VA VA NR 21, ...... May 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 S. 447 Feb. 27, Feb. S. 447 22, Mar. S.J. Res. 57 12, 16, July 5, H.R. 3210 Nov. Jan. S. 2155 24, S. 35 Jan. 28, S. 204 July H.R. 3562 11, Oct. 25, H.R. 4009 May 2, S. 1285 Feb. 25, 5, May S. 292 Feb. S. 1282 S. 2372 countries on Holocaust era assets and re- lated issues. chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ‘‘Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act’’. ground Investigations Bureau to submit a report on the backlog of personnel security clearance investigations, and for other pur- poses. lored regulatory relief, and enhance con- sumer protections, and for other purposes. certain Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of Interior to Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National Cemetery, and for other purposes. products by patients diagnosed with a ter- minal illness in accordance with State law, and for other purposes. authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of resi- dences of veterans in rehabilitation pro- grams under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes. Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a central parking facility on National Zoological Park property in the District of Columbia. Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe Indians to lease or transfer certain lands. opment and availability, of promising childhood cancer treatments, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs located in Mon- tana. program for veterans, to establish a com- mission for the purpose of making rec- ommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities the Veterans Health Administration, to improve con- struction of the Department Veterans Affairs, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to the home loan program of the Department Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. To require reporting on acts of certain foreign Providing for congressional disapproval under To require the Director of National Back- To promote economic growth, provide tai- To transfer administrative jurisdiction over To authorize the use of unapproved medical To amend title 38, United States Code, to To authorize the Board of Regents To allow the Confederated Tribes of Coos, To maximize discovery, and accelerate devel- To redesignate certain clinics of the Depart- To establish a permanent community care

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 No. 115– proved 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 June 15, June 15, June 18, June 21, June 21, June 21, June 21, June 22, June 22, June 25, June 25, July 7, July 7, July 7, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 May 24, May 24, May 16, June 6, June 5, May 16, June 5, June 6, June 6, Mar. 15, Feb. 14, May 10, June 12, Mar. 22, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2018 2018 2017 2017 2018 115– Senate 399 304 Nov. 7, 597 ...... Nov. Mar. 14, 399 304 215 ...... July 24, 248 ...... July 28, 11, July 206 257 301 ...... Sept. 12, 11, Oct. 337 229 115– ...... 196 June 7, ...... 0 June 13, 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 ...... May 7, ...... 655 ...... May 8, ...... 208 ...... July 11, May 23, May 24, Apr. 12, 2018 2017 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 ENR Nov. 7, ENR Nov. 11, ENR July HS&GA ...... 14, Dec. 12, 2, HS&GA Oct. HEL&P Mar. Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House VA VA 14, NR Mar. Jud 12, VA 21, ...... NR ...... May July 26, SB SBE 24, July VA 11, SB Apr. NR TI NR July 8, VA Sept. EC HEL&P OGR Jud 7, ...... E&W June EC Date intro- duced 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 H.R. 3663 Aug. 22, Aug. 30, H.R. 3663 Jan. 14, H.R. 4910 July 4, Apr. H.R. 3249 3, H.R. 1900 May 6, H.R. 2333 June 9, H.R. 2772 Jan. 7, H.R. 4743 Mar. 24, H.R. 1397 Mar. 27, H.R. 1719 19, Sept. Dec. S. 1869 7, S. 2246 Feb. 28, H.R. 931 Apr. 10, H.R. 2229 May S. 1091 Title Bill No. Title Bill partment of Veterans Affairs in Hun- tington, West Virginia, as the Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center. provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes. Grant Program, and for other purposes. seum in Columbus, Ohio, as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, for other purposes. of 1958 to increase the amount leverage made available to small business invest- ment companies. provide for requirements relating to the re- assignment of Department Veterans Af- fairs senior executive employees. strengthen the Office of Credit Risk Man- agement within the Small Business Ad- ministration, and for other purposes. the transfer of administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land, and for other pur- poses. acquire approximately 44 acres of land in Martinez, California, for inclusion in the John Muir National Historic Site, and for other purposes. Whistleblower Ombudsman to be the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator. partment of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. Human Services to develop a voluntary registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters. vide permanent authority for judicial re- view of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. Support Grandparents Raising Grand- children. To designate the medical center of De- To amend title 38, United States Code, to To authorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods To designate the Veterans Memorial and Mu- To amend the Small Business Investment Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to To amend the Small Business Act to To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite To authorize the Secretary of Interior to To reauthorize and rename the position of To designate the health care center of De- To require the Secretary of Health and To amend title 5, United States Code, to pro- To establish a Federal Advisory Council to

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 No. 115– proved 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 17, Dec. 18, Dec. 18, Dec. 18, Dec. 18, Dec. 18, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 20, Dec. 20, Dec. 20, 2018 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 6, Nov. 29, Nov. 29, Oct. 11, Sept. 12, Dec. 6, Dec. 11, Dec. 6, Dec. 11, Dec. 6, June 28, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Sept. 12, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 2018 2017 2018 2018 115– Senate 939 ...... Sept. 25, 11, Dec. 619 173 598 ...... Mar. 14, 1057 84 Dec. 10, Dec. 1057 84 115– ...... 0 Dec. 11, ...... 0 Dec...... 11, 400 Dec. 11, ...... 0 Sept. 25, 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 ...... 661 ...... June 21, ...... 1055 ...... Nov. 29, May 24, Oct. 17, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 IA Nov. 30, IA Nov. 5, IA Apr. 15, HEL&P ...... Aug. 29, 29, CST ...... Nov. FR Nov. 3, 12, FR ...... Oct. BHUA ...... Dec. Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House SB SBE Sept. 12, Sept. SB SBE NR EC EC NR EC HEL&P 9, July Jud FA 8, HS HS&GA 14, 3, Mar. Jud 12, SB ...... Sept. May Agr May 29, FA FS OGR Nov. FS HA Date intro- duced 2018 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 S. 245 Jan. 30, 11, July 4, Jan. H.R. 6330 Apr. 28, S. 245 Feb. S. 825 7, S. 2465 June 21, June S. 3029 4, S. 3119 Apr. 16, H.R. 1872 May 10, H.R. 2454 Oct. 24, 12, H.R. 3996 Oct. Apr. H.R. 4111 5, H.R. 2 Apr. H.R. 1918 10, 4, May May H.R. 5759 S. 1050 Title Bill No. Title Bill the method for prescribing size standards for business concerns. ment and Self Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes. property to the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium located in Sitka, Alas- ka, and for other purposes. reauthorize a sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program to provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment. search Expansion and Education for Moth- ers who deliver Infants Early Act (PREEMIE Act). Columbia River and its tributaries to pro- tect endangered and threatened species of salmon and other nonlisted fish species. lomats and other officials, journalists, other citizens to Tibetan areas of the Peo- ple’s Republic of China, and for other pur- poses. to establish a data framework provide access for appropriate personnel to law en- forcement and other information of the De- partment, and for other purposes. permit other courts to transfer certain cases to United States Tax Court. of 1958 to improve the number small business investment companies in under- licensed States, and for other purposes. agricultural and other programs of the De- partment of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes. stitutions for the Government of Nicaragua unless the Government of Nicaragua is taking effective steps to hold free, fair, and transparent elections, and for other pur- poses. and for other purposes. tively, to the Chinese-American Veterans of World War II, in recognition their dedicated service during World War II. To amend the Small Business Act to modify To amend the Indian Tribal Energy Develop- To provide for the conveyance of certain To amend the Public Health Service Act to To revise and extend the Prematurity Re- To allow for the taking of sea lions on To promote access for United States dip- To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security To amend title 28, United States Code, to To amend the Small Business Investment Act To provide for the reform and continuation of To oppose loans at international financial in- To improve executive agency digital services, To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collec-

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 No. 115– proved 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 12, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Dec. 19, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 19, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 115– Senate 946 ...... Sept. 26, 997 ...... Nov. 16, 922 ...... Sept. 12, 115– ...... 0 July 17, 2018 2018 2018 2018 HS&GA Sept. 12, HS&GA Sept. Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House OGR ...... Nov. 29, OGR ...... Nov. OGR HA 11, FA FR 29, 29, Nov. 29, OGR ...... 11, Dec. OGR ...... Nov. OGR ...... Nov. OGR ...... 30, ...... Dec. Oct. NR EPW OGR HS&GA OGR HS&GA 7, Sept. 28, ...... NR ANF ...... Sept. 28, ...... Sept. Date intro- duced 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 H.R. 4326 Nov. 9, Nov. 16, H.R. 4326 Nov. H.R. 4431 18, Jan. H.R. 4819 7, Mar. 22, H.R. 5205 Mar. 26, H.R. 5395 Mar. 11, H.R. 5412 Apr. 15, H.R. 5475 May H.R. 5787 15, May H.R. 5791 15, May 22, H.R. 5792 May H.R. 5923 Title Bill No. Title Bill Postal Service located at 200 West North Street in Normal, Illinois, as the ‘‘Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office’’. vide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in proc- essing certain annuity deposits for prior military service or certain volunteer service, and for other purposes. through conservation and biodiversity pro- grams that facilitate transboundary co- operation, improve natural resource man- agement, and build local capacity to pro- tect and preserve threatened wildlife spe- cies in the greater Okavango River Basin of southern Africa. Postal Service located at 701 6th Street in Hawthorne, Nevada, as the ‘‘Sergeant Ken- neth Eric Bostic Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 116 Main Street in Dansville, New York, as the ‘‘Staff Ser- geant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Of- fice Building’’. Postal Service located at 25 2nd Avenue in Brentwood, New York, as the ‘‘Army Spe- cialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 108 North Macon Street in Bevier, Missouri, as the ‘‘SO2 Navy SEAL Adam Olin Smith Post Of- fice’’. to give effect more accurate maps of units of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System that were produced by digital mapping of such units, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 9609 South Uni- versity Boulevard in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as the ‘‘Deputy Sheriff Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III, Post Office Build- ing’’. Postal Service located at 90 North 4th Av- enue in Brighton, Colorado, as the ‘‘Detec- tive Heath McDonald Gumm Post Office’’. change certain public lands in Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. To designate the facility of United States To amend title 5, United States Code, to pro- To promote inclusive economic growth To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to ex-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D423 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 12, Dec. 19, Dec. 13, Dec. 19, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 13, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 950 ...... Sept. 13, 940 ...... Sept. 25, 941 ...... Sept. 25, 914 ...... Sept. 4, 2018 2018 2018 2018 HS&GA ...... June 28, HS&GA ...... June 4, HS&GA Sept. OGR ...... Dec. 11, OGR HS&GA 11, OGR ...... Dec. HA 29, 13, ...... OGR ...... Sept. 29, OGR ...... Dec. OGR ...... 11, Nov. OGR ...... 13, ...... Nov. Sept. SST CST 12, OGR ...... Sept. Dec. SB SBE 12, 29, Sept. SB SBE 29, WM HS 29, OGR ...... Nov. OGR ...... Nov. OGR ...... Nov. 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 H.R. 6020 June 6, June H.R. 6020 8, June 20, H.R. 6059 June H.R. 6160 20, June 25, H.R. 6167 June 25, H.R. 6216 June 26, H.R. 6217 June 11, H.R. 6227 July 12, H.R. 6335 July 12, H.R. 6347 July 17, H.R. 6348 July 17, H.R. 6400 July 18, H.R. 6405 July 25, H.R. 6428 July H.R. 6513 Postal Service located at 325 South Michi- gan Avenue in Howell, Michigan, as the ‘‘Sergeant Donald Burgett Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 51 Willow Street in Lynn, Massachusetts, as the ‘‘Thomas P. Costin, Jr. Post Office Building’’. clarify the sources of authority to issue regulations regarding certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded War- riors Federal Leave Act. Postal Service located at 5707 South Cass Avenue in Westmont, Illinois, as the ‘‘James William Robinson Jr. Memorial Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 3025 Woodgate Road in Montrose, Colorado, as the ‘‘Ser- geant David Kinterknecht Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 241 N 4th Street in Grand Junction, Colorado, as the ‘‘Dep- uty Sheriff Derek Geer Post Office Build- ing’’. to accelerate quantum research and devel- opment for the economic and national se- curity of the United States. Postal Service located at 322 Main Street in Oakville, Connecticut, as the ‘‘Oakville Veterans Memorial Post Office’’. under the 7(a) program to bring them into line with the thresholds used by Fed- eral banking regulators, and for other pur- poses. under the section 504 program to bring them into line with the thresholds used by the Federal banking regulators, and for other purposes. rity to conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports entry, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 2801 Mitchell Road in Ceres, California, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Juana Navarro Arellano Post Of- fice Building’’. Postal Service located at 332 Ramapo Val- ley Road in Oakland, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Frank Leone Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 1110 West Mar- ket Street in Athens, Alabama, as the ‘‘Judge James E. Horton, Jr. Post Office Building’’. To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To amend title 5, United States Code, to To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To provide for a coordinated Federal program To designate the facility of United States To adjust the real estate appraisal thresholds To adjust the real estate appraisal thresholds To require the Secretary of Homeland Secu- To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST D424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST April 11, 2019 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 No. 115– proved 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 12, Dec. 18, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 12, Dec. 19, Dec. 19, Dec. 11, Dec. 12, Dec. 18, Dec. 19, House Senate Date ap- Date House Senate 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 115– Senate 115– ...... 1069 ...... Dec. 10, ...... Dec. 10, 2018 Committee Date Reported Report No. Date of passage Public Law House Senate House Senate House House Senate House EC ...... Dec. 11, 29, OGR HS&GA 29, EC ...... 29, ...... OGR ...... Dec...... 28, ...... Nov...... OGR ...... Sept...... Nov. 29, OGR ...... Nov. OGR HS&GA 10, 11, OGR ...... 28, ...... Nov. 27, OGR Dec. 28, ...... Sept. OGR ...... Dec. E&W ...... 11, HA ...... Sept...... Nov. HS EC OGR ...... Dec. Date intro- duced 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 H.R. 6591 July 26, July 26, H.R. 6591 26, July July H.R. 6615 26, H.R. 6621 July 3, H.R. 6628 Aug. 12, H.R. 6655 Sept. 17, H.R. 6780 Sept. 25, H.R. 6831 Sept. 27, H.R. 6893 Sept. 28, H.R. 6930 Sept. 13, H.R. 6964 Nov. H.R. 7120 3, Dec. 10, H.R. 7213 Dec. H.R. 7230 Title Bill No. Title Bill Postal Service located at 501 South Kirkman Road in Orlando, Florida, as the ‘‘Napoleon ‘Nap’ Ford Post Office Build- ing’’. program. Postal Service located at 530 East Main Street in Johnson City, Tennessee, as the ‘‘Major Homer L. Pease Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 4301 Northeast 4th Street in Renton, Washington, as the ‘‘James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 44160 State Highway 299 East Suite 1 in McArthur, California, as the ‘‘Janet Lucille Oilar Post Office’’. Postal Service located at 7521 Paula Drive in Tampa, Florida, as the ‘‘Major Andreas O’Keeffe Post Office Building’’. Postal Service located at 35 West Main Street in Frisco, Colorado, as the ‘‘Patrick E. Mahany, Jr., Post Office Building’’. Services Act of 2016 to extend the Secret Service overtime pay exception through 2020, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 10 Miller Street in Plattsburgh, New York, as the ‘‘Ross Bouyea Post Office Building’’. tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes. of 1971 to extend through 2023 the au- thority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money penalties on the basis of a schedule penalties established and published by the Commission. 2002 to establish the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, and for other purposes. Postal Service located at 226 West Main Street in Lake City, South Carolina, as the ‘‘Postmaster Frazier B. Baker Post Office’’. To designate the facility of United States To reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To designate the facility of United States To amend the Overtime Pay for Protective To designate the facility of United States To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Jus- To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of To designate the facility of United States

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:28 Apr 12, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0668 Sfmt 0668 E:\CR\FM\D11AP9.REC D11APPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with DIGEST April 11, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D425 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 21, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Aug. 3, Sept. 11, Sept. 11, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Nov. 29, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Dec. 13, Dec. 18, Dec. 6, 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 327 ...... Feb. 12, 26, Sept. 902 398 609 ...... Mar. 22, ...... 135 July ...... 25, 0 Sept...... 28, ...... 0 Sept. 28, 291 Dec. 10, ...... 0 Dec. 12, 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 ...... Dec. 19, Nov. 29, 2017 2018 2018 ...... Dec. 13, CST July 24, 1, 1, CST July 9, Jud Aug. Jud Aug. CST July BHUA ...... 21, ...... Dec. OGR ...... Dec. 11, OGR ...... Dec. OGR HS TI NR Jud FA EC HS Jud E&W FA NR SST AS Jud 18, Sept. 25, Sept. EC HEL&P 21, 19, NR IA Aug. Mar. HS HS&GA Jud 25, ...... Sept. 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2018 H.R. 7243 Dec. 10, Dec. 19, H.R. 7243 Dec. 29, H.R. 7327 Mar. 7, June 7, S. 756 7, June S. 1311 Mar. S. 1312 S. 2511 28, June 15, 13, S. 3170 Nov. Dec. S. 3628 S. 3749 31, Jan. 23, H.R. 767 May 2, H.R. 2606 Nov. 20, H.R. 4227 Feb. H.R. 5075 address of the postal facility designated by such Public Law in honor of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Crendall Cashe, and for other purposes. rity to establish a security vulnerability disclosure policy, to establish a bug bounty program for the Department of Homeland Security, to amend title 41, United States Code, to provide for Federal acquisition supply chain security, and for other pur- poses. Act to promote international action re- duce marine debris, and for other purposes. trafficking in the United States. ficking in the United States. for Oceans and Atmosphere to carry out a program on coordinating the assessment and acquisition by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of un- manned maritime systems, to make avail- able to the public data collected by Administration using such systems, and for other purposes. make certain changes to the reporting re- quirement of certain service providers re- garding child sexual exploitation visual de- pictions, and for other purposes. Program. Act of 1995 to reform the procedures pro- vided under such Act for the initiation, re- view, and resolution of claims alleging that employing offices of the legislative branch have violated the rights and protections provided to their employees under such Act, including protections against sexual harassment, and for other purposes. spond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to address human trafficking in the health care system. monly known as the Stigler Act), with re- spect to restrictions applicable Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes Oklahoma, and for other purposes. rity to examine what actions the Depart- ment of Homeland Security is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and for other purposes. Alert plans throughout the United States, and for other purposes. To amend Public Law 115-217 to change the To require the Secretary of Homeland Secu- To reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris To provide assistance in abolishing human To prioritize the fight against human traf- To require the Under Secretary of Commerce To amend title 18, United States Code, to To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance To amend the Congressional Accountability To establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Re- To amend the Act of August 4, 1947 (com- To require the Secretary of Homeland Secu- To encourage, enhance, and integrate Ashanti

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, April 15 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 12

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma ses- session. sion at 2:30 p.m.

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