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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 No. 84 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 3 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

The House met at 9 a.m. and was other, that we would find a means to JACINTO CITY’S 75TH called to order by the Speaker pro tem- bring our dissonant efforts into some ANNIVERSARY pore (Mr. CUELLAR). sense of accord. (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was f May unity be found in our respective desires. given permission to address the House DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER May love come forth even in our dis- for 1 minute and to revise and extend PRO TEMPORE agreements, and may a joyful noise her remarks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- emerge from our differences and har- Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, mony arise from the diversity of fore the House the following commu- today I want to wish Jacinto City and voices, so that the words spoken here nication from the Speaker: community in my district a happy 75th would glorify and praise You and serve WASHINGTON, DC, anniversary. Jacinto City is a beloved May 14, 2021. this Nation faithfully. It is in the oneness of Your name we community in our district full of hard- I hereby appoint the Honorable HENRY working Americans who contribute to CUELLAR to act as Speaker pro tempore on pray. this day. Amen. our economy and work every day to NANCY PELOSI, f build a country we love. Speaker of the House of Representatives. THE JOURNAL In the 1940s the city became the f meeting point for immigrant families The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- who worked in shipyards, nearby steel PRAYER ant to section 11(a) of House Resolu- mills, and war plants. These workers The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret tion 188, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings is approved. were here seeking the American Grun Kibben, offered the following Dream, a dream that became a reality prayer: f thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of Compassionate God, there have been PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE its immigrant community. many voices lifted this week—voices filled with concern, tentative in hope, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the This is inspiring, and it reminds us tinged with anger, and strong in belief. gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. GARCIA) now more than ever that our workers Holy God, we call on You this day to come forward and lead the House in the play a vital role in empowering and help us in the orchestration of our dis- Pledge of Allegiance. transforming our country. Ms. GARCIA of Texas led the Pledge parate refrains. of Allegiance as follows: Today, Jacinto City is a beacon of Lead us to appreciate the importance hope for the State’s great economy and of each perspective—each lawmaker I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- for our Nation. Its diverse community who represents fervently the interests lic for which it stands, one nation under God, is led by a Latina mayor, Ana Diaz. It of their districts, each side of the aisle indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. is an example of our country’s social which speaks to their concerns, and f fabric and how our immigrants make each individual who yearns to be heard us a stronger and more vibrant coun- and understood. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER try. As only You can, God, redeem our PRO TEMPORE competing efforts to achieve our com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I couldn’t be prouder to represent mon purpose. Correct our inclination Chair will entertain up to five requests this great community, and I am thank- to talk at each other, and aid us in for 1-minute speeches on each side of ful to the families for their hard work finding ways to engage with each the aisle. and their contributions to our country.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.000 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 Happy anniversary, Jacinto City. FAREWELL TO REPRESENTATIVE REMEMBERING PAUL CHARLES Feliz aniversario. STEVE STIVERS GRASSEY f (Mr. BALDERSON asked and was (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and given permission to address the House was given permission to address the JUSTICE FOR OFFICER ERIC for 1 minute.) House for 1 minute and to revise and WILLIAMS Mr. BALDERSON. Mr. Speaker, extend his remarks.) (Mr. KELLER asked and was given today I rise to bid farewell to my dear Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- permission to address the House for 1 friend, Representative STEVE STIVERS, er, I rise today to remember and honor minute.) as he embarks on a new adventure Paul Charles Grassey of Savannah, Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, in 2013, leading the Ohio Chamber of Com- Georgia, who passed away on April 11 Eric Williams was working as a correc- merce. at the age of 97. tional officer at USP Canaan when he A career soldier, STEVE has served Following the attack on Pearl Har- was savagely murdered by an inmate more than 30 years in the Ohio Army bor, Paul joined the U.S. Air Force and who was already serving a life sen- National Guard and holds the rank of was assigned as a pilot in the Eighth tence. A jury later found the inmate major general. He served the United Air Force. He flew more than a dozen guilty of Eric’s murder, but because 1 States overseas during Operation Iraqi combat missions as a B–24 pilot. out of 12 jurors voted against the death Freedom where he led 400 soldiers and Paul’s most treasured purpose was penalty, he faced no additional penalty contractors. For his leadership, he was discovered when he became involved for this crime. Such an outcome is un- awarded the Bronze Star. In a battle with the building, growth, and develop- acceptable in our legal system. Officer closer to home, STEVE served on the ment of the National Museum of the Williams’ tragic killing reveals a glar- front lines in America’s fight against Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, ing injustice for victims of violent the opioid epidemic. Steve was a cham- Georgia. He had a passion for sharing crime. pion for the cause of civility not just in his stories about the courage and the That is why I reintroduced Eric’s politics, but in our daily lives and sacrifice of the people he served with. Law this week, which would permit founded the Congressional Civility and He loved to sing, and he led us often prosecutors to impanel a second jury Respect Caucus. in patriotic songs. In January of 2020, Paul was awarded for sentencing in a death penalty case Just as STEVE has left his mark here the French Legion of Honor for his when the first jury fails to deliver a in the Halls of Congress and in the service and role in helping to free unanimous verdict. lives of so many Americans, I know he France from Nazi occupation during Officer Williams died protecting our will continue to do big things as presi- World War II. community, and we owe it to him and dent and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of I am thankful for the immense im- others like him to punish the violent Commerce and as a champion for job pact that Paul Grassey had on our criminals who commit these acts. growth across our State. Though we will never be able to rid our community, and I know his legacy will remain. We will all miss him very society of heinous crimes or acts of vi- f olence, this bill is a step in the right much. My thoughts and prayers are direction to ensure victims and their with his family, friends, and all who families have every opportunity to pur- PREGNANT WORKER knew him during this most difficult sue the justice they deserve. ACCOMMODATION time. f f (Ms. MANNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 UPDATED CDC GUIDELINES INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS minute and to revise and extend her re- marks.) (Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS asked and (Ms. DEAN asked and was given per- was given permission to address the Ms. MANNING. Mr. Speaker, I rise mission to address the House for 1 House for 1 minute and to revise and today to speak in favor of the Pregnant minute and to revise and extend her re- extend her remarks.) Workers Fairness Act. marks.) Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, Ms. DEAN. Mr. Speaker, 22 million As a working mother, this bill is very I rise today to speak on an issue crit- Americans lost their jobs during the personal to me. When I was pregnant ical to this Chamber setting an exam- pandemic. Slowly we have begun to re- with my third child, I experienced pre- ple for the rest of the country. build, restore, and get back on track. mature labor, and my doctor ordered Yesterday, the CDC issued guidance Since President Biden has taken office, me to be on bed rest for 10 weeks. I was that fully vaccinated individuals can 1.5 million jobs have been created—the fortunate to work for an employer who resume indoor activities without wear- most jobs created in the first 100 days allowed me to keep my job, work a re- ing a mask or physically distancing. of any Presidency. Yet, as the April duced schedule from home, and con- I am pleased to see the Centers for jobs report showed us, we must con- tinue earning my wages. Disease Control following the science tinue to take additional steps to get After my daughter was born, I was and recommending that fully vac- Americans back to work. still able to take my full maternity cinated individuals can go without There are more than 8 million jobs leave to care for her, and once I re- masks indoors. left to go. The American Jobs Plan is turned to the office, I continued to As Members of Congress, we should vital to rebuilding our community and work for that same firm for many not only encourage constituents to get our economy while protecting our plan- years in part because of the accom- vaccinated, we should be showing them et. It is a once-in-a-century investment modations that were made for me dur- what a return to normal looks like and to create millions of good-paying jobs ing my pregnancy. follow the science. and to lay the foundation for extensive This experience should not be unique According to the Speaker, roughly 75 economic growth for the following dec- to me. The Pregnant Workers Fairness percent of our Members have received ades. Act will ensure that every person who COVID–19 vaccinations, and, therefore, In my home State of Pennsylvania, needs reasonable accommodation dur- should have the choice to go without our infrastructure earned a C-minus on ing pregnancy will be given those ac- masks. Americans are looking for hope, its infrastructure report card. There is commodations so they can work to and we are not showing it. Just as I im- so much we can do. We need to safely continue to support their family and plored on April 22, I am, again, calling upgrade Pennsylvania’s roads and contribute to their workplace. on the Speaker and Attending Physi- bridges, mass transit, ports, rail, I am proud to cast my vote in favor cian to lift the rules and fines that re- broadband, and water supply. of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, quire fully vaccinated Members of Con- We have a chance here to make a and I urge my colleagues to join me. gress to wear masks in the House generational investment and get our Mr. Speaker, I will include in the Chamber. Nation back on track with the Amer- RECORD a letter from the National Edu- Even today said ican Jobs Plan. cation Association. that the Centers for Disease Control is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:48 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.003 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2321 finally catching up to the science and For the past ten years, it has been my lation of title VII of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e et so should the House. We must be the honor and privilege to serve the people of seq.) shall be the powers, remedies, and proce- leaders we were elected to be, follow Ohio’s 15th District. Enclosed is a copy of my dures this Act provides to the Commission, the the science, and have the choice to go letter of resignation to the Speaker of the Attorney General, or any person, respectively, House, Nancy Pelosi. alleging an unlawful employment practice in without a mask. Sincerely, violation of this Act against an employee de- I am going to be that leader, and I STEVE STIVERS. scribed in section 5(3)(A) except as provided in choose no mask. f paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. f (2) COSTS AND FEES.—The powers, remedies, PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS and procedures provided in subsections (b) and DROUGHT ACT (c) of section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42 (Mr. VALADAO asked and was given U.S.C. 1988) shall be the powers, remedies, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, procedures this Act provides to the Commission, permission to address the House for 1 pursuant to House Resolution 380, I the Attorney General, or any person alleging minute and to revise and extend his re- call up the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate such practice. marks.) discrimination and promote women’s (3) DAMAGES.—The powers, remedies, and pro- Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise health and economic security by ensur- cedures provided in section 1977A of the Revised today to bring attention to the wors- ing reasonable workplace accommoda- Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a), including the limita- tions contained in subsection (b)(3) of such sec- ening drought conditions in California. tions for workers whose ability to per- Farmers and producers in California tion 1977A, shall be the powers, remedies, and form the functions of a job are limited procedures this Act provides to the Commission, grow more than one-third of the vege- by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related the Attorney General, or any person alleging tables and two-thirds of the fruit and medical condition, and ask for its im- such practice (not an employment practice spe- nuts produced in the U.S. Depriving mediate consideration. cifically excluded from coverage under section our farmers of the water they need to The Clerk read the title of the bill. 1977A(a)(1) of the Revised Statutes). grow our Nation’s food ultimately in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (b) EMPLOYEES COVERED BY CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1995.— creases the cost of food for every per- ant to House Resolution 380, the son in the United States. Still, the (1) IN GENERAL.—The powers, remedies, and amendment in the of a sub- procedures provided in the Congressional Ac- House majority has yet to take action stitute recommended by the Com- countability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) to to address this drought or consider leg- mittee on and Labor, print- the Board (as defined in section 101 of such Act islation that will bring clean, reliable ed in the bill, is adopted and the bill, as (2 U.S.C. 1301)) or any person alleging a viola- water to our struggling communities. amended, is considered read. tion of section 201(a)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. In February, I introduced H.R. 737, The text of the bill, as amended, is as 1311(a)(1)) shall be the powers, remedies, and the RENEW WIIN Act, to allow the lit- procedures this Act provides to the Board or any follows: person, respectively, alleging an unlawful em- tle water we have to be made available H.R. 1065 to the communities that feed our Na- ployment practice in violation of this Act Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- against an employee described in section 5(3)(B) tion. resentatives of the United States of America in except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of While I am glad to see my persistent Congress assembled, this subsection. requests for a drought emergency dec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (2) COSTS AND FEES.—The powers, remedies, laration granted this week by Califor- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pregnant Work- and procedures provided in subsections (b) and nia’s Governor, this is only a step in ers Fairness Act’’. (c) of section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42 the right direction. We need immediate U.S.C. 1988) shall be the powers, remedies, and SEC. 2. NONDISCRIMINATION WITH REGARD TO procedures this Act provides to the Board or any action in Congress, and I implore my REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS RELATED TO PREGNANCY. person alleging such practice. colleagues in the majority to advance AMAGES.—The powers, remedies, and pro- It shall be an unlawful employment practice (3) D legislation to confront this crisis, in- cedures provided in section 1977A of the Revised for a covered entity to— cluding my bill, the RENEW WIIN Act. Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a), including the limita- (1) not make reasonable accommodations to tions contained in subsection (b)(3) of such sec- f the known limitations related to the pregnancy, tion 1977A, shall be the powers, remedies, and childbirth, or related medical conditions of a b 0915 procedures this Act provides to the Board or any qualified employee, unless such covered entity person alleging such practice (not an employ- can demonstrate that the accommodation would RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE ment practice specifically excluded from cov- impose an undue hardship on the operation of OF REPRESENTATIVES erage under section 1977A(a)(1) of the Revised the business of such covered entity; Statutes). The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- (2) require a qualified employee affected by (4) OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS.—With re- fore the House the following resigna- pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condi- spect to a claim alleging a practice described in tions to accept an accommodation other than tion from the House of Representa- paragraph (1), title III of the Congressional Ac- any reasonable accommodation arrived at tives: countability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) through the interactive process referred to in CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, shall apply in the same manner as such title ap- section 5(7); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, plies with respect to a claim alleging a violation (3) deny employment opportunities to a quali- Washington, DC, April 22, 2021. of section 201(a)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. fied employee if such denial is based on the need Hon. NANCY PELOSI, 1311(a)(1)). of the covered entity to make reasonable accom- Speaker of the House, Washington, DC. (c) EMPLOYEES COVERED BY CHAPTER 5 OF modations to the known limitations related to DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: I am writing to in- TITLE 3, UNITED STATES CODE.— form you that, effective May 16, 2021, I will the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical (1) IN GENERAL.—The powers, remedies, and resign my seat in the U.S. House of Rep- conditions of a qualified employee; procedures provided in chapter 5 of title 3, resentatives representing Ohio’s 15th Con- (4) require a qualified employee to take leave, United States Code, to the President, the Com- gressional District. whether paid or unpaid, if another reasonable mission, the Merit Systems Protection Board, or For the past ten years, it has been my accommodation can be provided to the known any person alleging a violation of section honor and privilege to serve the people of limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, 411(a)(1) of such title shall be the powers, rem- Ohio’s 15th District. Enclosed is a copy of my or related medical conditions of a qualified em- edies, and procedures this Act provides to the letter of resignation to the Governor of the ployee; or President, the Commission, the Board, or any State of Ohio, Mike DeWine. (5) take adverse action in terms, conditions, or person, respectively, alleging an unlawful em- Sincerely, privileges of employment against a qualified em- ployment practice in violation of this Act STEVE STIVERS. ployee on account of the employee requesting or against an employee described in section 5(3)(C) -- using a reasonable accommodation to the known except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, this subsection. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, or related medical conditions of the employee. (2) COSTS AND FEES.—The powers, remedies, Washington, DC, April 22, 2021. SEC. 3. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT. and procedures provided in subsections (b) and Hon. MIKE DEWINE, (a) EMPLOYEES COVERED BY TITLE VII OF THE (c) of section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42 Governor of Ohio, Columbus, OH. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.— U.S.C. 1988) shall be the powers, remedies, and DEAR GOVERNOR DEWINE: I am writing to (1) IN GENERAL.—The powers, remedies, and procedures this Act provides to the President, inform you that, effective May 16, 2021, I will procedures provided in sections 705, 706, 707, the Commission, the Board, or any person alleg- resign my seat in the U.S. House of Rep- 709, 710, and 711 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ing such practice. resentatives representing Ohio’s 15th Con- (42 U.S.C. 2000e–4 et seq.) to the Commission, the (3) DAMAGES.—The powers, remedies, and pro- gressional District. Attorney General, or any person alleging a vio- cedures provided in section 1977A of the Revised

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Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a), including the limita- (3) REMEDY.—The remedies and procedures sonable accommodation, can perform the essen- tions contained in subsection (b)(3) of such sec- otherwise provided for under this section shall tial functions of the employment position, except tion 1977A, shall be the powers, remedies, and be available to aggrieved individuals with re- that an employee or applicant shall be consid- procedures this Act provides to the President, spect to violations of this subsection. ered qualified if— the Commission, the Board, or any person alleg- (g) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding subsections (A) any inability to perform an essential func- ing such practice (not an employment practice (a)(3), (b)(3), (c)(3), (d)(3), and (e)(3), if an un- tion is for a temporary period; specifically excluded from coverage under sec- lawful employment practice involves the provi- (B) the essential function could be performed tion 1977A(a)(1) of the Revised Statutes). sion of a reasonable accommodation pursuant to in the near future; and (d) EMPLOYEES COVERED BY GOVERNMENT EM- this Act or regulations implementing this Act, (C) the inability to perform the essential func- PLOYEE RIGHTS ACT OF 1991.— damages may not be awarded under section tion can be reasonably accommodated; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The powers, remedies, and 1977A of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a) (7) the terms ‘‘reasonable accommodation’’ procedures provided in sections 302 and 304 of if the covered entity demonstrates good faith ef- and ‘‘undue hardship’’ have the meanings given the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 forts, in consultation with the employee with such terms in section 101 of the Americans with U.S.C. 2000e–16b; 2000e–16c) to the Commission known limitations related to pregnancy, child- Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12111) and or any person alleging a violation of section birth, or related medical conditions who has in- shall be construed as such terms are construed 302(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16b(a)(1)) formed the covered entity that accommodation is under such Act and as set forth in the regula- shall be the powers, remedies, and procedures needed, to identify and make a reasonable ac- tions required by this Act, including with regard this Act provides to the Commission or any per- commodation that would provide such employee to the interactive process that will typically be son, respectively, alleging an unlawful employ- with an equally effective opportunity and would used to determine an appropriate reasonable ac- ment practice in violation of this Act against an not cause an undue hardship on the operation commodation. employee described in section 5(3)(D) except as of the covered entity. SEC. 6. WAIVER OF STATE IMMUNITY. provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this sub- SEC. 4. RULEMAKING. A State shall not be immune under the 11th section. Not later than 2 years after the date of enact- Amendment to the Constitution from an action OSTS AND FEES.—The powers, remedies, (2) C ment of this Act, the Commission shall issue reg- in a Federal or State court of competent juris- and procedures provided in subsections (b) and ulations in an accessible format in accordance diction for a violation of this Act. In any action (c) of section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42 with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United against a State for a violation of this Act, rem- U.S.C. 1988) shall be the powers, remedies, and States Code, to carry out this Act. Such regula- edies (including remedies both at law and in eq- procedures this Act provides to the Commission tions shall provide examples of reasonable ac- uity) are available for such a violation to the or any person alleging such practice. commodations addressing known limitations re- same extent as such remedies are available for (3) DAMAGES.—The powers, remedies, and pro- lated to pregnancy, childbirth, or related med- such a violation in an action against any public cedures provided in section 1977A of the Revised ical conditions. or private entity other than a State. Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a), including the limita- tions contained in subsection (b)(3) of such sec- SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. SEC. 7. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS. tion 1977A, shall be the powers, remedies, and As used in this Act— Nothing in this Act shall be construed to in- procedures this Act provides to the Commission (1) the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Equal validate or limit the powers, remedies, and pro- or any person alleging such practice (not an em- Employment Opportunity Commission; cedures under any Federal law or law of any ployment practice specifically excluded from (2) the term ‘‘covered entity’’— State or political subdivision of any State or ju- coverage under section 1977A(a)(1) of the Re- (A) has the meaning given the term ‘‘respond- risdiction that provides greater or equal protec- vised Statutes). ent’’ in section 701(n) of the Civil Rights Act of tion for individuals affected by pregnancy, (e) EMPLOYEES COVERED BY SECTION 717 OF 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(n)); and childbirth, or related medical conditions. THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964.— (B) includes— SEC. 8. SEVERABILITY. (1) IN GENERAL.—The powers, remedies, and (i) an employer, which means a person en- If any provision of this Act or the application procedures provided in section 717 of the Civil gaged in industry affecting commerce who has of that provision to particular persons or cir- Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16) to the 15 or more employees as defined in section 701(b) cumstances is held invalid or found to be uncon- Commission, the Attorney General, the Librar- of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 stitutional, the remainder of this Act and the ian of Congress, or any person alleging a viola- U.S.C. 2000e(b)); application of that provision to other persons or tion of that section shall be the powers, rem- (ii) an employing office, as defined in section circumstances shall not be affected. edies, and procedures this Act provides to the 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill, Commission, the Attorney General, the Librar- 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301) and section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; as amended, shall be debatable for 1 ian of Congress, or any person, respectively, al- hour, equally divided and controlled by leging an unlawful employment practice in vio- (iii) an entity employing a State employee de- lation of this Act against an employee described scribed in section 304(a) of the Government Em- the chair and the ranking minority in section 5(3)(E) except as provided in para- ployee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e– member of the Committee on Edu- graphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. 16c(a)); and cation and Labor or their respective (2) COSTS AND FEES.—The powers, remedies, (iv) an entity to which section 717(a) of the designees. and procedures provided in subsections (b) and Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16(a)) The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. applies; (c) of section 722 of the Revised Statutes (42 SCOTT) and the gentlewoman from U.S.C. 1988) shall be the powers, remedies, and (3) the term ‘‘employee’’ means— North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) each will procedures this Act provides to the Commission, (A) an employee (including an applicant), as the Attorney General, the Librarian of Con- defined in section 701(f) of the Civil Rights Act control 30 minutes. gress, or any person alleging such practice. of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(f)); The Chair recognizes the gentleman (3) DAMAGES.—The powers, remedies, and pro- (B) a covered employee (including an appli- from Virginia. cedures provided in section 1977A of the Revised cant), as defined in section 101 of the Congres- GENERAL LEAVE Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a), including the limita- sional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301); Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, (C) a covered employee (including an appli- tions contained in subsection (b)(3) of such sec- I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- tion 1977A, shall be the powers, remedies, and cant), as defined in section 411(c) of title 3, procedures this Act provides to the Commission, United States Code; bers have 5 legislative days in which to the Attorney General, the Librarian of Con- (D) a State employee (including an applicant) revise and extend their remarks and in- gress, or any person alleging such practice (not described in section 304(a) of the Government sert extraneous material on H.R. 1065, an employment practice specifically excluded Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e– the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. from coverage under section 1977A(a)(1) of the 16c(a)); or The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Revised Statutes). (E) an employee (including an applicant) to objection to the request of the gen- (f) PROHIBITION AGAINST RETALIATION.— which section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of tleman from Virginia? 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16(a)) applies; (1) IN GENERAL.—No person shall discriminate There was no objection. against any employee because such employee (4) the term ‘‘person’’ has the meaning given has opposed any act or practice made unlawful such term in section 701(a) of the Civil Rights Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, by this Act or because such employee made a Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(a)); I yield myself such time as I may con- charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any (5) the term ‘‘known limitation’’ means phys- sume. manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hear- ical or mental condition related to, affected by, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. ing under this Act. or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or re- 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness (2) PROHIBITION AGAINST COERCION.—It shall lated medical conditions that the employee or Act introduced by Representatives be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or employee’s representative has communicated to NADLER and KATKO. interfere with any individual in the exercise or the employer whether or not such condition It is unacceptable that, in 2021, preg- enjoyment of, or on account of such individual meets the definition of disability specified in sec- having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of tion 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of nant workers can still be denied basic such individual having aided or encouraged any 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102); workplace accommodations that help other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, (6) the term ‘‘qualified employee’’ means an them stay healthy during their preg- any right granted or protected by this Act. employee or applicant who, with or without rea- nancy. These accommodations, from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:48 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.002 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2323 providing seating and water to excus- report for H.R. 1065 and in the Congressional In the interest of permitting your Com- ing pregnant workers from heavy lift- Record during floor consideration of the bill mittee to proceed expeditiously on this bill, ing, are not complex or costly. to memorialize our joint understanding. I am willing to waive this Committee’s right But without these protections, too Again, thank you for your assistance with to sequential referral. I do so with the under- this matter. many workers are forced to either standing that by waiving consideration of Very truly yours, the bill, the Committee on Oversight and Re- leave their jobs or put their health and ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, form does not waive any future jurisdic- the health of their pregnancy at risk. Chairman. tional claim over the subject matters con- We can and must do better to ensure tained in the bill that fall within its Rule X that no worker in this country is HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, jurisdiction. I request that you urge the forced to choose between financial se- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, Speaker to name members of this Committee curity and a healthy pregnancy. Washington, DC, March 23, 2021. to any conference committee that is named The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Hon. BOBBY SCOTT, to consider such provisions. would finally establish a right to rea- Chairman, House Committee on Education and Please place this letter into the Congres- Labor, Washington, DC. sonable accommodations to all preg- sional Record during consideration of the DEAR CHAIRMAN SCOTT: This is to advise measure on the House floor. Thank you for nant workers, and it would guarantee you that the Committee on the Judiciary the cooperative spirit in which you have that pregnant workers can seek those has now had an opportunity to review the worked regarding this matter and others be- accommodations without facing dis- provisions in H.R. 1065, the ‘‘Pregnant Work- tween our respective Committees. crimination or retaliation. ers Fairness Act,’’ that fall within our Rule Sincerely, Last Congress, 226 House Democrats X jurisdiction. I appreciate your consulting CAROLYN B. MALONEY, and 103 Republicans came together to with us on those provisions. The Judiciary Chairwoman. pass this legislation by a margin of 329– Committee has no objection to your includ- ing them in the bill for consideration on the 73. I hope we can come together again HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, House floor, and to expedite that consider- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, this year and finally deliver this bipar- ation is willing to forgo action on H.R. 1065, tisan priority to our Nation’s workers. Washington, DC, April 29, 2021. with the understanding that we do not there- Hon. CAROLYN B. MALONEY, Mr. Speaker, I urge strong support by waive any future jurisdictional claim Chairwoman, House Committee on Oversight for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, over those provisions or their subject mat- and Reform, Washington, DC. and I reserve the balance of my time. ters. DEAR CHAIRWOMAN MALONEY: In reference HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, In the event a House-Senate conference on to your letter of April 28, 2021, I write to con- COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, this or similar legislation is convened, the firm our mutual understanding regarding Washington, DC, March 24, 2021. Judiciary Committee reserves the right to H.R. 1065, the ‘‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Hon. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, request an appropriate number of conferees Act.’’ Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, to address any concerns with these or simi- I appreciate the Committee on Oversight House of Representatives, Washington, DC. lar provisions that may arise in conference. and Reform’ s waiver of consideration of Please place this letter into the Congres- DEAR CHAIRMAN SCOTT: I am writing to you H.R. 1065 as specified in your letter. I ac- sional Record during consideration of the concerning H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers knowledge that the waiver was granted only measure on the House floor. Thank you for Fairness Act. There are certain provisions in to expedite floor consideration of H.R. 1065 the cooperative spirit in which you have the legislation which fall within the Rule X and does not in any way waive or diminish worked regarding this matter and others be- jurisdiction of the Committee on House Ad- the Committee on Oversight and Reform’s tween our committees. ministration. jurisdictional interests over this or similar In the interest of permitting your com- Sincerely, legislation. mittee to proceed expeditiously to floor con- JERROLD NADLER, I would be pleased to include our exchange sideration, the Committee on House Admin- Chairman. of letters on this matter in the committee istration agrees to forego action on the bill. report for H.R. 1065 and in the Congressional This is done with the understanding that the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Record during floor consideration of the bill Committee on House Administration’s juris- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, to memorialize our joint understanding. dictional interests over this and similar leg- Washington, DC, April 28, 2021. Again, thank you for your assistance with islation are in no way diminished or altered. Hon. JERROLD NADLER, this matter. In addition, the Committee reserves its right Chairman, House Committee on the Judiciary, Very truly yours, to seek conferees on any provisions within Washington, DC. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, its jurisdiction which are considered in a DEAR CHAIRMAN NADLER: In reference to Chairman. House-Senate conference and requests your your letter of March 23, 2021, I write to con- support if such a request is made. firm our mutual understanding regarding Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- I would appreciate your response con- H.R. 1065, the ‘‘Pregnant Workers Fairness self such time as I may consume. firming this understanding with respect to Act.’’ Mr. Speaker, House Republicans have H.R. 1065 and ask that a copy of our ex- I appreciate the Committee on the Judi- long supported protections in Federal ciary’s waiver of consideration of H.R. 1065 change of letters on this matter be included law for all workers, including pregnant in your committee report on the bill and in as specified in your letter. I acknowledge the Congressional Record during consider- that the waiver was granted only to expedite workers, and we believe employers ation of the bill on the House floor. floor consideration of H.R. 1065 and does not should provide reasonable workplace Sincerely, in any way waive or diminish the Committee accommodations for pregnant workers, ZOE LOFGREN, on the Judiciary’s jurisdictional interests empowering them to achieve their Chairperson. over this or similar legislation. highest potential. I would be pleased to include our exchange I speak not only as a concerned Con- of letters on this matter in the committee HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, gresswoman on this issue but also as a COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, report for H.R. 1065 and in the Congressional Washington, DC, March 25, 2021. Record during floor consideration of the bill mother and grandmother. Discrimina- Hon. ZOE LOFGREN, to memorialize our joint understanding. tion of any type should not be toler- Chairperson, Committee on House Administra- Again, thank you for your assistance with ated, and no one should ever be denied tion, Washington, DC. this matter. an opportunity because of unlawful dis- DEAR CHAIRPERSON LOFGREN: In reference Very truly yours, crimination. to your letter of March 24, 2021, I write to ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, That is why I support meaningful confirm our mutual understanding regarding Chairman. protections under Federal law to pre- H.R. 1065, the ‘‘Pregnant Workers Fairness vent workplace discrimination, includ- Act.’’ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I appreciate the Committee on House Ad- COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM, ing Federal laws that rightfully pro- ministration’s waiver of consideration of Washington, DC, April 28, 2021. tect pregnant workers. H.R. 1065 as specified in your letter. I ac- Hon. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT, The Pregnancy Discrimination Act knowledge that the waiver was granted only Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, and the Americans with Disabilities to expedite floor consideration of H.R. 1065 House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Act are examples. These Federal laws and does not in any way waive or diminish DEAR CHAIRMAN SCOTT: I am writing to you already ensure workers are not being concerning H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers the Committee on House Administration’s discriminated against and receive rea- jurisdictional interests over this or similar Fairness Act. There are certain provisions in legislation. the legislation that fall within the Rule X sonable accommodations related to I would be pleased to include our exchange jurisdiction of the Committee on Oversight pregnancy, childbirth, or related med- of letters on this matter in the committee and Reform. ical conditions.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.008 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 I agree with the underlying principle Democrats prevented me from offering Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD of H.R. 1065 and appreciate the bipar- it. As a result, I cannot, in good con- a letter from the National Partnership tisan negotiations that took place dur- science, vote in favor of this legisla- for Women & Families in support of the ing the 116th Congress to get this bill tion. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. to where it is today. And I am pleased I want to reiterate that I am pleased NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR to see the changes we negotiated last with the bipartisan negotiations that WOMEN & FAMILIES, Congress were incorporated in the leg- took place on H.R. 1065. When we work Washington, DC, May 11, 2021. islative text this time around. together, we can effect real change. DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: The National When the bill was introduced last But I will never support any bill that Partnership for Women & Families is a non- profit, non-partisan advocacy organization Congress, it did not require that a infringes on the Constitution, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the committed to improving the lives of women pregnant worker, in order to be eligible and families by achieving equity for all for an accommodation, be able to per- aisle to do the same. women. Since our creation as the Women’s form the essential functions of the job Taking away rights from our citizens Legal Defense Fund in 1971, we have fought with a reasonable accommodation. is not a win for the American people; it for every significant advance for equal op- This is a sensible provision now in- is a win for Big Government. portunity in the workplace, including the cluded in the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and A definition of ‘‘known limitations’’ my time. the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 related to pregnancy, childbirth, or re- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, (FMLA). We write in strong support of H.R. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. lated medical conditions was also ini- This bipartisan legislation will support preg- tially omitted. The bill now includes from Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI), the chair of the Civil Rights and Human Services nant workers on the job, improving women’s such a definition, including a require- Subcommittee. and families’ economic security and pro- ment that employees communicate the moting healthier pregnancies. Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I thank known limitation to the employer. More than 40 years ago, Congress passed the chairman for yielding. the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, This provision will help workers and I rise in strong support of the bipar- their employers understand their outlawing discrimination on the basis of tisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. pregnancy, childbirth or related medical rights and responsibilities. As a mom and policymaker, I know conditions, yet pregnancy discrimination is Additionally, the bill introduced last how important it is to protect the still widespread and impacts pregnant work- Congress appeared to allow employees health, well-being, and economic secu- ers across industry, race, ethnicity and juris- a unilateral veto over offered accom- rity of pregnant workers and their fam- diction. Nearly 31,000 pregnancy discrimina- modations. However, the bill now clari- ilies. Unfortunately, under current tion charges were filed with the U.S. Equal fies that reasonable accommodations Federal law, pregnant workers do not Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state-level fair employment will typically be determined through a have access to reasonable workplace balanced and interactive dialogue be- practice agencies between 2010 and 2015, and accommodations. the reality of pregnancy discrimination is tween workers and employers. Simple accommodations, such as pro- likely much worse than illustrated by EEOC The bill introduced last Congress also viding seating, water, or an extra bath- charges. As a result of this discrimination, did not include the limitation on appli- room break, would allow pregnant too many women must choose between their cability to employers with 15 or more workers to stay safe on their job dur- paychecks and a healthy pregnancy—a employees, as is the case in title VII of ing pregnancy. But when pregnant choice that no one should have to make. the Civil Rights Act and title I of the workers do not have access to the ac- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would create a clear policy standard requiring em- Americans with Disabilities Act, but it commodations they need, they are at now includes the 15-employee thresh- ployers to provide reasonable accommoda- risk of jeopardizing their health and tions to pregnant workers. Support for a law old. the health of their baby, losing their like this is nearly universal and bipartisan. Finally, the bill now includes a provi- job, being denied a promotion, or not Eighty-nine percent of voters favor this bill, sion that if an employer makes a good being hired in the first place. including 69 percent of voters who strongly faith effort to determine a reasonable It is unacceptable that, in 2021, preg- favor it. Just this Congress, thirty-five lead- accommodation through the inter- nant workers can still be forced to ing private sector employers endorsed the active process with the employee, the choose between a healthy pregnancy Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in an open employer is not liable for damages. and a paycheck. letter to Congress. Unfortunately, there is one key pro- More than 85 percent of women will be- Congress passed the Pregnancy Dis- come mothers at some point in their work- vision missing from this bill. One of crimination Act more than four dec- ing lives. And sometimes, an accommodation the core tenets of the Constitution is ades ago, but pregnant workers still is needed in order for a pregnant worker to the guarantee of religious freedom. In suffer discrimination at an alarming continue performing their job. Those accom- fact, it is the first freedom mentioned rate. modations are often small changes to their in the Constitution. Megan, a manufacturing worker in work environment such as additional bath- For the last 240 years, the Supreme Oregon, was forced to take unpaid room breaks, a stool to sit on or the ability Court has upheld that principle in its leave after her employer denied her to have a water bottle at their work station. Although minor, these accommodations decisions, and laws written by Congress modest request for light duty 31⁄2 allow pregnant workers to stay in the work- have maintained strong protections for months before her due date. Oregon has force and continue to provide for themselves religious liberty. Yet, the bill we are since passed a State version of the and their families. When pregnant workers discussing today deals an unnecessary Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and it are fired, demoted, or forced into unpaid blow to religious organizations, poten- is working very well. But pregnant leave, they and their families lose critical tially forcing them to make hiring de- workers across the country need fair- income, and they may struggle to re-enter a cisions that conflict with their faith. ness, too. job market that is particularly harsh for Our job in the people’s House is not We know that women of color are people who are currently or were recently to defy the Constitution, but to uphold overrepresented in low-wage, phys- pregnant. Pregnancy discrimination affects women it. No employer should have to choose ically demanding jobs and are, there- across race and ethnicity, but women of between abiding by the law and adher- fore, disproportionately harmed by a color and immigrants are at particular risk. ing to their religious beliefs. lack of access to reasonable accom- They are disproportionately likely to work That is why Republicans offered an modations. By clarifying the right of in jobs and industries where accommoda- amendment in committee that would pregnant workers to reasonable accom- tions during pregnancy are not often pro- include a narrow but longstanding pro- modations on the job, we will finally vided (such as home health aides, food serv- vision from the Civil Rights Act that is give them the ability to work safely ice workers, package handlers and cleaners). not currently incorporated in this bill. without fear of facing discrimination Black women are much more likely than white women to file pregnancy discrimina- Committee Democrats voted down this or retaliation. tion charges, they are also at a higher risk commonsense amendment. I thank Chairman SCOTT and Chair- for pregnancy-related complications like I also submitted the same amend- man NADLER for their leadership. I pre-term labor, preeclampsia and hyper- ment to the Rules Committee so that urge my colleagues to support this bi- tensive disorders making reasonable accom- it could be debated today, but the partisan bill. modations on the job even more important,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.009 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2325 and loss of wages and health insurance due lines. We must send a clear message PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION, THE PDA, AND to pregnancy discrimination especially chal- that religious freedom is nonnego- YOUNG V. UPS, INC. lenging. tiable. Pregnancy and childbirth are often locus To date, thirty-one states including the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, points for discrimination against women in District of Columbia and four cities have the workforce. Policies excluding or forcing passed laws requiring employers to provide I yield such time as she may consume the discharge of pregnant women from the reasonable accommodations to pregnant to the gentlewoman from New Mexico workplace were common in the 1970s and re- workers. But the ability to maintain a (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ), a member of flected the stereotype that a woman’s pri- healthy pregnancy and keep a job should not the Committee on Education and mary or sole duties were to be a homemaker depend on where a pregnant person works. Labor. and raise children. The adoption of the Preg- Women are a crucial part of the workforce Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. nancy Discrimination Act (PDA) in 1978, an and their participation matters for the amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights growth of our economy and for the stability Speaker, Sunday, we celebrated Moth- Act of 1964, established that discrimination and wellbeing of families nationwide. er’s Day. Today, we act to protect because of ‘‘pregnancy, childbirth, and re- The COVID–19 pandemic has exacerbated mothers-to-be. lated medical conditions’’ was a form of dis- the conditions of pregnant workers. Preg- Every pregnant worker deserves the crimination ‘‘because of sex.’’ It was in- nant people are at a higher risk of falling ill opportunity to support their family tended to dismantle the stereotype, and the from COVID–19 and experiencing complica- without risking the health of their policies based on it, that viewed pregnant tions, and thus require increased protections pregnancy. Yet, pregnant workers, es- women’s labor force participation as contin- against the virus. Since the beginning of the gent, temporary, and dispensable without re- pandemic, pregnant workers have experi- pecially those in low-wage and phys- gard to their individual capacity to do the enced increased levels of workplace discrimi- ically demanding jobs, are often forced job in question. nation by being denied accommodations and to choose between their health and a The PDA also required employers to treat leave. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act paycheck. pregnant workers the same as other tempo- would ensure that pregnant workers have ac- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rarily disabled workers because Congress cess to the accommodations they need in recognized that working women contributed will correct these flaws in our system to their families’ economic stability and order to have a safe workplace experience. to ensure that pregnant women are The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would should not have to choose between a career strengthen existing federal protections, en- treated fairly in the workplace. and continuing a pregnancy. Despite the sure more equitable workplaces and allow Women carried the brunt of losses PDA, pregnancy discrimination persists, and women to remain in the workforce and main- during the pandemic, losing a net 5.4 for many years courts routinely ruled tain their economic stability while having million jobs. We need to make it easier against workers who brought pregnancy ac- the accommodations necessary for healthy for them to get back to work, and that commodation cases where they alleged dis- crimination when an employer provided a pregnancies. It is time to clarify and must include pregnant women. strengthen existing federal protections for job modification to an employee temporarily pregnant workers by passing the Pregnant I am proud that my home State of unable to work but failed to do the same for Workers Fairness Act. New Mexico passed legislation to pro- a pregnant worker. Sincerely, tect pregnant workers, with bipartisan In Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., the Supreme Court granted certiorari to resolve DEBRA L. NESS, support, last year. It is time for Con- a split in the Circuits and for the first time President, gress to do the same. addressed the PDA’s application in the con- National Partnership for Women & Families. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD text of an employee who needed an accom- Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I urge a letter from the ACLU in support of modation due to pregnancy. The Court con- all of my colleagues to support this the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. cluded that the statute’s mandate applied bill. MAY 11, 2021. with equal force in these circumstances and Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 Re Vote YES for the Pregnant Workers Fair- articulated a modified analysis for failure- minute to the gentlewoman from Lou- ness Act (H.R. 1065). to-accommodate cases. The Court also of- fered a new pretext analysis that plaintiffs isiana (Ms. LETLOW). DEAR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: On behalf of may rely on when litigating claims under Ms. LETLOW. Mr. Speaker, I rise the American Civil Liberties Union, and our the PDA’s second clause. Since Young, the today in opposition to H.R. 1065. more than 1.8 million members, supporters, reflexive approval of employer policies favor- As a working mother who has two and activists, we write to express our sup- ing workers with occupational injuries has beautiful children, I support reasonable port for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers largely disappeared. However, the bright-line accommodations for pregnant workers. Fairness Act. This critical legislation would deference to employer policies, and the Many of the provisions in the Pregnant combat an all-too-common form of preg- overbroad reading of such policies as ‘‘preg- nancy discrimination while also providing nancy-blind,’’ has been replaced, in many in- Workers Fairness Act are admirable. employers much-needed clarity on their obli- However, it is equally important to stances, with an unduly demanding standard gations under the law. We urge all members for plaintiffs in making a showing of dif- protect First Amendment rights of our of the House of Representatives to vote in ferential treatment—even at the initial religious organizations, hospitals, and favor of this measured, bipartisan, and pleading stage, prior to having the benefit of schools, including those located in the longoverdue legislation. discovery. This trend undermines Young’s Fifth District of Louisiana. The ACLU has long fought to advance intent of demanding that employers justify Under this bill, organizations could women’s equality and opportunity by chal- failures to accommodate pregnancy. Instead, be forced to make employment-related lenging laws and policies that discriminate they impose unwarranted—and often insur- decisions that conflict with their faith against women in the workplace and by dis- mountable—burdens of proof on pregnant mantling the stereotypes that constrain and sacrifice their religious rights. For workers that increasingly confer ‘‘least fa- women’s full engagement and participation vored nation’’ status on the protected trait example, a faith-based employer could at work. Although the Pregnancy Discrimi- of pregnancy. The stories of clients the be deemed in violation of this bill if it nation Act has played a critical role over the ACLU has represented—both as direct coun- does not accommodate an employee’s past 40 years in securing women’s place in sel and as lead amicus—illustrate the harm: request for paid time off to undergo an the workforce, too many women continue to Lochren v. Suffolk County: Sandra Lochren abortion. be marginalized at work because of their de- and five other police officers sued the Suf- Also, if signed into law, this bill al- cision to become pregnant and have children. folk County Police Department (SCPD) for lows an independent and uncontrol- This kind of discriminatory treatment has refusing to temporarily reassign pregnant of- become most obvious when pregnant work- lable Federal agency to make addi- ficers to deskwork and other non-patrol jobs, ers—predominantly women in physically de- even though it did so for officers injured on tional rules and regulations that could manding or male-dominated jobs, low-wage the job. But for those officers who opted to further erode religious liberties. It workers, and women of color—request tem- keep working patrol, SCPD also failed to leaves decisionmaking in the hands of porary accommodations to address a medical provide bulletproof vests or gun belts that unelected government bureaucrats. need and instead are terminated or placed on would fit pregnant officers. Their only safe Therefore, Congress must include a unpaid leave, causing devastating economic option was to go on unpaid leave long before religious freedom exemption in the harm. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act their due dates. base text of this bill. When it comes to would respond to this problem by requiring Cole v. SavaSeniorCare: When Jaimie Cole, a employers with fifteen or more employees to certified nursing assistant, was in her third religious freedom and pro-life issues, provide reasonable and temporary accom- trimester, she developed a high risk of we should not allow bureaucrats and modations to pregnant workers if doing so preeclampsia, a condition that can lead to potentially the judicial system to would not impose an undue hardship on the preterm labor or even death. Her doctor ad- make decisions by reading between the business. vised her not to do any heavy lifting. Cole’s

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.008 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 job required her to regularly help patients in to other conditions that qualify as disabil- ensure that all pregnant workers, not just and out of bed and assist with bathing, so she ities, the population of non-pregnant work- some, have the protections they need. asked for a temporary light duty assign- ers entitled to reasonable accommodation is It is time for Congress to act and pass the ment. Instead, her employer sent her home exponentially larger than when the PDA was Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. without pay for the rest of her pregnancy. enacted more than 40 years ago. Accordingly, Sincerely, Myers v. Hope Healthcare Center: Asia without such express entitlement to accom- RONALD NEWMAN, Myers, a certified nursing assistant, experi- modation, pregnant workers face an unten- National Political Di- enced complications early in her pregnancy able ‘‘least favored nation’’ status in the rector. and was told by her doctor that she could workplace. GILLIAN THOMAS, continue to work, but should not do any lift- The simple solution to this no-win situa- Senior Staff Attorney. ing on the job. Although her employer had a tion is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. VANIA LEVEILLE, history of providing light duty to workers This legislation, modeled after the ADA and Senior Legislative with temporary lifting restrictions, Myers using a framework familiar to most employ- Counsel. ers, takes a thoughtful and measured ap- was told not to return to work until her re- b 0930 strictions were lifted. She was out of work proach to balancing the needs of working for over a month with no income or health people and employers by requiring businesses Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 insurance coverage. with fifteen or more employees to provide minutes to the gentleman from Idaho workers with temporary, reasonable accom- Hicks v. City of Tuscaloosa: Stephanie (Mr. FULCHER). Hicks, a narcotics investigator with the Tus- modation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Speaker, there is caloosa Police Department in Alabama, no question that pregnant workers wanted to breastfeed her new baby, but her conditions if doing so would not place an bulletproof vest was restrictive, painful, and undue hardship on business. It also prohibits should be treated fairly and be pro- prone to causing infection in her breasts. employers from forcing a pregnant employee vided with reasonable accommodations She asked for a desk job but her employer re- to take a leave of absence if a reasonable ac- in the workforce. We are all in favor of fused, even though it routinely granted desk commodation can be provided; prevents em- commonsense guidelines to ensure this. jobs to officers unable to fulfill all of their ployers from denying job opportunities to an Serving as a subcommittee ranking patrol duties. Instead, it offered her an ill- applicant or employee because of the individ- member in the Education and Labor fitting vest that put her at risk. ual’s need for a reasonable accommodation; Committee, I had the opportunity to Legg v. Ulster County: Corrections Officer prevents an employer from forcing an appli- cant or employee to accept a specific accom- dive deeply into this bill and partici- Ann Marie Legg was denied light duty during pate in the full committee markup. her pregnancy, even though Ulster County modation; and prohibits retaliation against gave such assignments to guards injured on individuals who seek to use PWFA to protect While much of this law is redundant the job. In her third trimester, Legg had to their rights. to the two laws that currently protect intervene in a fight, prompting her to go on At a time when women constitute nearly 60 pregnant workers, I agree with many of leave rather than face future risks. percent of the workforce and contribute sig- the provisions in the bill, and it was Allen v. AT&T Mobility: Cynthia Allen lost nificantly to their families’ economic well- substantially improved from the being, passage of PWFA is a dire necessity. her job because she accumulated too many version introduced in 2019. ‘‘points’’ under AT&T Mobility’s punitive at- When a pregnant worker is forced to quit, co- erced into taking unpaid leave, or fired be- During our markup, I asked for an tendance policy due to pregnancy-related amendment to clarify one specific pro- symptoms such as nausea. The policy makes cause her employer refuses to provide a tem- accommodation for late arrivals, early de- porary job modification, the economic im- vision before lending my support. My partures, and absences due to thirteen enu- pact can be severe; if she is the sole or pri- provision singles out religious organi- merated reasons, some medical and some mary breadwinner for her children, as nearly zations by removing the exemption not, but none due to pregnancy and preg- half of working women are, her entire family found in nearly every civil rights bill, nancy-related symptoms. will be without an income when they most including the Civil Rights Act. Durham v. Rural/ Metro Corp: Michelle Dur- need it. She further may be denied unem- Because each religion has its own ployment benefits because she is considered ham was an EMT in Alabama whose job unique customs, requirements, and tra- often required her to lift patients on stretch- to have left her job voluntarily. She may have few if any additional resources on ditions, it is not reasonable to mandate ers into an ambulance. When she became employment decisions that conflict pregnant, her health care provider imposed a which to rely. PWFA ensures that women restriction on heavy lifting. Durham asked would not face such devastating con- with people’s faith. Rural/Metro for a temporary modified duty sequences. Instead, it treats pregnancy for By not including this longstanding assignment during her pregnancy, but was what it is—a normal condition of employ- Civil Rights Act provision, H.R. 1065 is rejected, despite the company’s policy of giv- ment. likely to create legal risk for religious ing such assignments to others. She was told PWFA promotes women’s health. Accom- organizations. Pregnancy-discrimina- her only option was to take unpaid leave. modations make a difference in physically demanding jobs (requiring long hours, stand- tion or pregnancy-accommodation laws WHY CONGRESS SHOULD PASS THE PREGNANT ing, lifting heavy objects, etc.) where the in at least 16 States and the District of WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT risk of preterm delivery and low birth weight Columbia also include a provision simi- It is indisputable that Young was an im- are significant. The failure to provide ac- lar to the Civil Rights Act religious or- portant step forward to combat pregnancy commodations can be linked to miscarriages ganizations protection. discrimination. Yet, too many pregnant and premature babies who suffer from a vari- By adding a simple reference in H.R. workers continue to face insurmountable ob- ety of ailments. This bill would be an impor- 1065 to the Civil Rights Act, we can stacles in HR offices, where employers mis- tant contribution in the fight to improve harmonize the bill with current law understand their obligations under the PDA, maternal health and mortality. and in courtrooms across the country, where There is also a strong business case for and ensure that religious organizations judges use Young to hinder access to needed PWFA. Providing pregnant employees with receive the same protections as out- accommodations. Despite the clear mandates reasonable accommodations increases work- lined in the Civil Rights Act. This is of the PDA, the current legal landscape er productivity, retention, and morale, and the only reasonable thing to do. leaves exposed and unprotected those preg- reduces health care costs associated with Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, nant workers who want to continue working pregnancy complications. PWFA can also re- I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. duce litigation costs by providing greater from Georgia (Mrs. MCBATH), a member Similarly, many pregnant workers have clarity regarding an employer’s legal obliga- of the Education and Labor Com- not found protection or recourse under the tions to pregnant workers. In fact, the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 be- Chamber of Commerce stated that PWFA mittee. cause absent complications, pregnancy is not would establish ‘‘clear guidelines and a bal- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I thank considered a disability that substantially anced process that works for employers and Chairman SCOTT for bringing this vital limits a major life activity. This legal re- employees alike.’’ Additionally, a group of legislation to the floor. ality means that many of the symptoms of a leading private sector employers expressed The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act normal pregnancy that can disrupt a work- their support for PWFA and noted ‘‘women’s will ensure that no pregnant woman is er’s ability to do her job—such as extreme labor force participation is critical to the unfairly forced out of their job or risk fatigue, morning sickness, or limitations on strength of our companies, the growth of our their health just simply to earn a pay- her mobility—are not entitled to accommo- economy and the financial security of most check. Our mothers deserve these Fed- dation. Moreover, many pregnant workers modern families.’’ seek accommodation precisely because they Finally, 30 states across the political and eral protections. wish to avoid the conditions that might dis- ideological spectrum have recognized the I believe that we all want to support able them or endanger their pregnancy. Yet benefits of providing reasonable accommoda- our working mothers. Allowing these because the ADA is so expansive with respect tions to pregnant workers. Congress should simple accommodations can make the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:48 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.011 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2327 difference between being forced out of The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance: that wants to deny anyone any oppor- a job and providing a living for them- Danone North America, White Plains, NY; tunity. selves and for their families. Mars Incorporated, McLean, VA; Nestle´ This is a fair assessment. I know it Twenty-seven States have already USA, Arlington, VA; Unilever United States, personally because I was denied a job Englewood Cliffs, NJ. passed laws that require certain em- because I was nursing. A job was taken ployers to provide accommodations to Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I urge away from me. When I was pregnant pregnant women. It is time for Federal all my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this and was about to give birth, there was action to ensure that all pregnant legislation. no definition of pregnancy leave for my women are protected from discrimina- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 position. At that time I was a lawyer, tion and can continue to support their minute to the gentlewoman from practicing law in a large firm, and it families. Michigan (Mrs. MCCLAIN). was, at best, two weeks and get back. This legislation is supported by both Mrs. MCCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise So I understand that this is essential women’s health groups and the indus- today in objection to the Pregnant for those workers in working condi- try. Workers Fairness Act. tions where they do not have the power Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD This bill was so close to being a bi- to be protected, that they are doing a letter from major employers and partisan bill. In fact, I was ready to heavy lifting, that they have phys- leaders in the business community vote ‘‘yes’’ on it because, as the major- ically demanding jobs, that they are across the country that are voicing ity of people, I do not believe in dis- the sole provider of their family. support for this legislation. crimination. But at the very last This is important. Black and Latino minute, the majority had to throw in a OPEN LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THE PREGNANT women particularly suffer, minority provision to actually allow discrimina- WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT FROM LEADING PRI- women, particularly a burden. VATE-SECTOR EMPLOYERS tion in a bill that is supposed to be Three in ten pregnant workers are about nondiscrimination—the very last MARCH 15, 2021. employed in four of the occupations DEAR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: Women’s minute. that make up the backbone of our com- labor force participation is critical to the Ranking Member FOXX offered an munities. We must have this bill. strength of our companies, the growth of our amendment to protect and not to dis- I ask my colleagues to support this economy and the financial security of most criminate against religious organiza- legislation. modern families. The private sector and our tions. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD nation’s elected leaders must work together Guess what the majority did? a letter from the disabled community, to ensure that working women and families They voted it down. mental health community, United Spi- have the protections and opportunities they Remember, this is supposed to be a need to participate fully and equally in the nal Association, and others. workplace. Twenty-eight leading companies bill about not discriminating, yet we MAY 11, 2021. from across states and industries have come vote this down. Re Support for Pregnant Workers Fairness together in support of pregnant workers and Although the bill sounds good, and as Act, H.R. 1065. their families by calling on Congress to pass a woman—and I will say I am a Hon. BOBBY SCOTT, H.R. 2694, the bipartisan Pregnant Workers woman—as a mother—and I am proud Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, Fairness Act, without delay. to be a mother—I was also pregnant House of Representatives, Washington DC. More than 40 years ago, Congress passed and a worker. So I believe in fairness. Hon. VIRGINIA FOXX, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, I believe in nondiscrimination. I be- Ranking Member, Committee on Education and which made it illegal to discriminate against Labor, House of Representatives, Wash- most working people on the basis of preg- lieve in protecting the rights of those individuals. ington DC. nancy, childbirth or related medical condi- DEAR CHAIRMAN SCOTT AND RANKING MEM- tions. Since that time, 30 states and the Dis- But let’s stop playing games in Con- BER FOXX: As co-chairs of the Consortium for trict of Columbia now require certain em- gress. Let’s actually start protecting Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Rights Task ployers to provide accommodations to preg- the people who need protection, and Force, we write in strong support of the nant employees at work. It’s now time to let’s get to work. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, H.R. 1065. clarify and strengthen existing federal pro- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, CCD is the largest coalition of national orga- tections for pregnant workers by passing the nizations working together to advocate for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This bill I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). federal public policy that ensures the self-de- would ensure that pregnant workers who termination, independence, empowerment, need reasonable accommodations can receive Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I integration and inclusion of children and them and continue to do their jobs. thank the distinguished gentleman adults with disabilities in all aspects of soci- As a business community, we strive to cre- from Virginia for his kindness. ate more equitable workplaces and better ety. This has to pass today if we have any The Americans with Disabilities Act support pregnant workers and their families sense of fairness not only to women, (ADA)’s mandate that covered employers every day. We urge the passage of the Preg- but to our children. make reasonable accommodations to ensure nant Workers Fairness Act as an important equal opportunity for applicants and employ- advancement toward ensuring the health, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ees with disabilities has been tremendously safety and productivity of our modern work- would establish that private-sector em- important in helping people with disabilities force—and the workforce of tomorrow. ployers with more than 15 employees, Signed: and public-sector employers must secure and maintain employment. While the Adobe, San Jose, CA; Amalgamate Bank, ADA does not cover pregnancy itself as a dis- make reasonable accommodations for ability, in light of the ADA Amendments New York, NY; AnitaB.org, Belmont, CA; pregnant employees, job applicants, BASF Corporation, Florham Park, NJ; Act, which lowered the standard for dem- Care.com, Inc., Waltham, MA; Chobani, Nor- and individuals with known limitations onstrating a disability from what the courts wich, NY; Cigna Corp., Bloomfield, CT; Dow, related to pregnancy, childbirth, or re- had previously applied, many pregnant work- Midland, MI; Expedia Group, Seattle, WA; lated medical conditions. ers who experience pregnancy-related com- Facebook, Menlo Park, CA; Gap Inc., San Pregnant workers and individuals plications should be covered as people with Francisco, CA; H&M USA, New York, NY; with known limitations related to disabilities and entitled to reasonable ac- ICM Partners, Los Angeles, Ca. pregnancy, childbirth, or related med- commodations under the ADA. Yet many J. Crew, New York, NY; Johnson & John- ical conditions cannot be denied em- courts have continued to interpret the son, New Brunswick, NJ; L’Ore´al USA, New ADA’s coverage narrowly, and in practice, York, NY; Levi Strauss & Co., San Fran- ployment. large numbers of pregnant workers are not cisco, CA; Madewell, Long Island City, NY; The Supreme Court decision, just re- offered reasonable accommodations. Fur- Mastercard, Purchase, NY; Microsoft Cor- cently, in 2015, that allowed pregnant thermore, a clear pregnancy accommodation poration, Redmond, WA; Navient, LLC., Wil- workers to bring reasonable accommo- standard will help prevent pregnancy-related mington, DE; National Association of Manu- dation discrimination claims is not complications before they arise. Such ac- factures, Washington, DC; Patagonia, Ven- enough because pregnant workers are commodations should be provided to preg- tura, CA; Paypal, San Jose, CA; Postmates, still being denied accommodations, be- nant workers so that they can remain in the San Francisco, CA. cause the Young decision set an unrea- workforce and not lose their employment Salesforce, San Francisco, CA; Society of simply because they experience pregnancy- Women Engineers, Chicago, IL; Spotify, New sonably high standard for proving dis- related limitations. York, NY; Square, Inc., San Francisco, CA; crimination. The accommodation requirement of H.R. Sun Life, Wellesley, MA; U.S. Women’s This is not discrimination. I have 1065 is limited, as is the ADA’s accommoda- Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC. never seen a religious organization tion requirement, to those accommodations

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.012 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 that are reasonable and would not impose an uals make adjustments in their work activi- sive bleeding, and other devastating health undue hardship. That standard takes into ac- ties to sustain a healthy pregnancy and pre- consequences. Black women have the highest count the needs of employers while also en- vent adverse pregnancy outcomes, including incidence of preterm birth and yet we know suring that pregnant workers can stay on preterm birth or miscarriage. These medi- that workplace accommodations such as re- the job with reasonable accommodations. cally necessary workplace accommodations ducing heavy lifting, bending, or excessive This protection is critical not only for preg- can include allowing additional bathroom standing can help prevent preterm birth, the nant workers but for our national economy. breaks, opportunities to stay hydrated, lift- leading cause of infant mortality in this The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is par- ing restrictions, or access to a chair or stool country. ticularly important to people with disabil- to decrease time spent standing. Black women also experience higher rates ities. Many people with disabilities who did Unfortunately, too many pregnant work- of preeclampsia, which is one of the leading not require accommodations before becom- ers, particularly pregnant people of color, causes of maternal mortality. We are still ing pregnant experience new complications face barriers to incorporating even these learning about how to prevent this dan- due to how pregnancy impacts their disabil- small changes to their workdays. For exam- gerous medical condition, yet we know that ities, and need accommodations once they ple, Black women experience maternal mor- simply allowing workers to take bathroom become pregnant. These workers are some- tality rates three to four times higher than breaks can prevent urinary tract infections times told that they are not entitled to ac- white women, with Indigenous women simi- which are ‘‘strongly associated with commodations because the employer views larly experiencing disproportionately high preeclampsia. Similarly, ensuring pregnant workers can drink a sufficient amount of the need for accommodation as related to rates. The circumstances surrounding these water can also help pregnant workers main- pregnancy rather than to the worker’s un- alarming statistics can often be attributed tain their blood pressure which is critically derlying disability. to a lack of access to care, including due to important since hypertensive disorders (high We thank the Committee for moving the inflexible workplaces, and deep biases in ra- blood pressure) are also a leading cause of bill forward and urge all members of the cial understanding. Various social deter- maternal morbidity and mortality. By put- House of Representatives to vote for the minants such as health, education, and eco- nomic status drastically influence the out- ting a national pregnancy accommodation Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and oppose standard in place, the Pregnant Workers any motion to recommit. comes of pregnancy for Black women leading to severe pregnancy-related complications. Fairness Act has the potential to improve Sincerely, some of the most serious health con- JENNIFER MATHIS, As the Black Mamas Matter Alliance has pointed out ‘‘Health is determined in part by sequences Black pregnant people experience. Bazelon Center for Furthermore, the Pregnant Workers Fair- Mental Health Law. our access to social and economic opportuni- ties, the resources and supports that are ness Act will help remove one of the many STEPHEN LIEBERMAN, available in the places where we live, and the barriers Black pregnant people face at work United Spinal Associa- by ensuring they are afforded immediate re- tion. safety of our workplaces . . . however, dis- parities in these conditions of daily life give lief under the law, and not thrown into fi- ALLISON NICHOL, nancial dire straits for needing pregnancy some people better opportunities to be Epilepsy Foundation. accommodations. healthy than others.’’ Black pregnant work- KELLY BUCKLAND, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a National Council on ers along with Latinx and immigrant women measured approach to a serious problem. As Independent Living. are disproportionately likely to work in organizations dedicated to maternal health physically demanding jobs that may lead to SAMANTHA CRANE, and closing racial disparities in pregnancy Autistic Self Advocacy workers needing modest accommodations to and birth outcomes, we understand the im- Network. ensure a healthy pregnancy. Too often, how- portance of reasonable workplace accom- ever, those requests are refused or ignored, MOLLY BURGDORF, modations to ensure that pregnant persons The Arc of the United forcing pregnant workers of color to dis- can continue to provide for their families States. proportionately contend with unsafe work- and have safe and healthy pregnancies. We Co-chairs, CCD Rights Task Force. ing conditions. collectively urge swift passage of the Preg- Furthermore, Black mothers have among nant Workers Fairness Act. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I the highest labor force participation rates in Sincerely, include in the RECORD a letter rep- the country and 80 percent of Black mothers Black Mamas Matter Alliance; March of resenting organizations from Black are their family’s primary breadwinner. Yet, Dimes; National WIC Association; 1,000 Days; Mamas Matter Alliance, to March of historically, Black women have been ex- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Amer- Dimes, to 1,000 Days to Academy of Nu- ploited in the workplace, and that exploi- ican Academy of Pediatrics; American Col- trition and Dietetics. tation continues to this day. Though Black lege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Ag- women only comprise 14.3 percent of the pop- ricultural Justice Project; Ancient Song MAY 11, 2021. ulation, nearly thirty percent of pregnancy Doula Services; Association of Maternal & Re Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness discrimination complaints are filed by Black Child Health Programs; Baobab Birth Collec- Act. women. This is because of the multiple forms tive; Black Women’s Health Imperative; DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The undersigned of discrimination Black workers and other Breastfeeding in Combat Boots. organizations dedicated to assuring quality workers of color too often face in the work- California WIC Association; Centering Eq- maternal, infant, and child health and well- place. As scholar Nina Banks has noted, uity, Race & Cultural Literacy in Family being, improving pregnancy and birth out- ‘‘The legacy of black women’s employment Planning (CERCL-FP); Earth Action, Inc.; comes, and closing racial disparities in ma- in industries that lack worker protections Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy ternal health enthusiastically support the has continued today since black women are Project; Farmworker Association of Florida; Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065). concentrated in low-paying, inflexible serv- Feminist Women’s Health Center; First Modeled after the Americans with Disabil- ice occupations . . .’’ Black women in low Focus Campaign for Children; Healthy Moth- ities Act, the bill would require employers to wage jobs working during pregnancy face lit- ers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia; provide reasonable, temporary workplace ac- tle support from employers when safeguards Healthy Women; Human Rights Watch; commodations to pregnant workers as long do not address pregnancy related accom- Mom2Mom Global; NARAL Pro-Choice America. as the accommodation does not impose an modations. Faced with the threat of termi- National Association of Nurse Practi- undue hardship on the employer. This bill is nation, loss of health insurance, or other tioners in Women’s Health; National Birth critically important because no one should benefits, Black pregnant people are often have to choose between having a healthy Equity Collaborative; National Partnership forced to keep working which can com- for Women & Families; National Women’s pregnancy and a paycheck. promise their health and the health of their Congress must do all it can to end the prej- Health Network; Nebraska WIC Association; pregnancy. Nurse-Family Partnership; Physicians for udice pregnant workers, especially Black Workplace accommodations help safeguard Reproductive Health; Planned Parenthood pregnant workers and workers of color, con- a healthy pregnancy or prevent harm to a Federation of America; Public Citizen, tinue to face in the workplace. This includes higher-risk pregnancy. Across the country, SisterReach; SisterSong National Women of making sure when pregnant workers voice a pregnant workers continue to be denied sim- Color Reproductive Justice Collective; U.S. need for reasonable accommodations that ple, no-cost or lowcost, temporary adjust- Breastfeeding Committee; Workplace Fair- those needs are met rather than penalized ments in their work settings or activities ness; Wisconsin WIC Association; ZERO TO and that the workplace is an environment and instead risk being fired or forced to take THREE. where pregnant workers do not fear asking unpaid leave to preserve the health of their for the accommodations they need to main- pregnancy. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I tain their health. This impossible choice forces many preg- include in the RECORD a letter from the Three-quarters of women will be pregnant nant workers to continue working without YWCA dealing with 200 local organiza- and employed at some point in their lives.) accommodations, putting women and their tions in 45 States. (Most pregnant workers can expect a routine pregnancies at risk of long-lasting and se- YWCA USA, pregnancy and healthy birth. However, vere health consequences. When pregnant Washington, DC, May 11, 2021. health care professionals have consistently workers must continue working without ac- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of YWCA recommended that some pregnant individ- commodations, they risk miscarriage, exces- USA, a network of over 200 local associations

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Ed. 2d communities, there is no better time to take ees. 279 (2015) allowed pregnant workers to bring action to improve the economic security of No one should have to choose between reasonable accommodation discrimination women and families and strengthen our their paycheck and a healthy pregnancy—an claims under the PDA. economy. I urge you to pass H.R. 1065 with- issue only to be exacerbated by the pan- But pregnant workers are still being denied out delay. demic—and it’s time Congress took action to accommodations because the Young decision For over 160 years, YWCA has been on a protect pregnant workers. If passed, this bill mission to eliminate racism, empower set an unreasonably high standard for proving would take critical steps towards strength- discrimination, requiring workers to prove that women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, ening women’s economic security, particu- and dignity for all. From our earliest days larly at a time when the country continues their employers accommodated non-pregnant providing skills and housing support to to recover from the COVID–19 pandemic. At workers with similar limitations. women entering the workforce in the 1850s, this pivotal moment, Congress must take ag- The fact is, Mr. Speaker, there are no simi- YWCA has been at the forefront of the most gressive action to address the economic dis- lar conditions to pregnancy. pressing social movements—from voting parities disproportionately affecting women As a result, in two-thirds of cases after rights to civil rights, from affordable hous- and women of color. We urge you to pass the Young, courts ruled against pregnant workers ing to pay equity, from violence prevention Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R 1065) to health care reform. Today, we serve over who were seeking accommodations under the today. PDA. 2 million women, girls and family members Thank you for your time and consider- of all ages and backgrounds in more than ation. Please contact Pam Yuen, YWCA USA Providing accommodations ensures that 1,200 communities each year. Director of Government Relations, if you women can work safely while pregnant instead Informed by our extensive history, the ex- have any questions. of getting pushed out of work at a time when pertise of our nationwide network, and our Sincerely, they may need their income the most. collective commitment to advocating for the ELISHA RHODES, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is espe- equity of women and families, we believe Interim CEO & Chief Operating Officer. that no one should have to choose between cially important considering that many preg- their livelihoods and their health, family, or Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, nant workers hold physically demanding or safety. Yet far too many women and fami- women are in the workplace. They are hazardous jobs, and thus may be especially lies, including a disproportionate number of the backbone of this economy. We need likely to need reasonable accommodations at women and families of color, must make this to pass this legislation and pass it now. some point during their pregnancy. choice every day. This has become more I thank Mr. SCOTT and Mr. NADLER Mr. Speaker, research shows that pregnant clear as the effects of the COVID–19 pan- for their leadership. workers are likely to hold jobs that involve demic become more transparent. The impact of the COVID–19 pandemic has fallen heavily Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the Ju- standing and making continuous movements, on women and women of color. Women are diciary, Homeland Security, and Budget Com- which can raise specific challenges during especially likely to be essential workers, but mittees, the Democratic Working Women Task pregnancy. they are also bearing the brunt of job losses, Force, the Founder and Co-Chair of the Con- Such physically demanding work—including while shouldering increased caregiving re- gressional Children’s Caucus, and as cospon- jobs that require prolonged standing, long sponsibilities that have pushed millions out sor, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1065, the work hours, irregular work schedules, heavy of the workforce entirely, resulting in an Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), lifting, or high physical activity—carries an in- economic ‘‘Shesession’’. Black women, which would ensure that pregnant workers can creased risk of pre-term delivery and low birth Latinas, and other women of color are espe- weight. cially likely to be on the front lines of the continue to do their jobs and support their crisis, risking their lives in jobs in health families by requiring employers to make work- Twenty-one (20.9) percent of pregnant care, child care, and grocery stores, all while place adjustments for those workers who need workers are employed in low-wage jobs, which being paid less than their male counterparts. them due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related are particularly likely to be physically demand- Pregnant employees are no exception to this medical conditions, like breastfeeding. ing. situation and often forced out of work or The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would Pregnant black and Latina women are dis- forced to risk their health due to unclear establish that private sector employers with proportionately represented in low-wage jobs, laws around pregnancy accommodations, more than 15 employees and public sector which means as a result, these workers are particularly during the pandemic. The bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness employers must make reasonable accom- especially likely to stand, walk or run continu- Act (H.R. 1065) takes critical steps to pro- modations for pregnant employees, job appli- ously during work, and therefore may be more mote healthy pregnancies and support the cants, and individuals with known limitations likely to need an accommodation at some economic security of pregnancy workers. related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related point during pregnancy to continue to work Today, women are a primary source of finan- medical conditions. safely. cial support for many families and bear sig- Similar to the Americans with Disabilities Three in ten pregnant workers are employed nificant caretaking responsibilities at home. Act, employers are not required to make an in four of the occupations that make up the At least half of all households in the U.S. accommodation if it imposes an undue hard- backbone of our communities: elementary with children under the age of 18 have either school teachers, nurses, and home health a single mother who heads a household or a ship on an employer’s business. married mother who provides at least 40 per- Pregnant workers and individuals with aides. cent of a family’s earnings. Additionally, known limitations related to pregnancy, child- Employers can accommodate pregnant more than four in five Black mothers birth, or related medical conditions cannot be workers because pregnant women make up a (81.1%), 67.1% of Native American mothers, denied employment opportunities, retaliated small share of the workforce, even in the oc- and 52.5% of Latina mothers are bread- against for requesting a reasonable accommo- cupations where they are most likely to work, winners. As demographics shifts and a higher dation, or forced to take paid or unpaid leave which means that only a very small share of number of women take their place in the if another reasonable accommodation is avail- an employer’s workforce is likely to require workforce, a higher number of pregnant able. pregnancy accommodations in any given year workers than ever before are working later into their pregnancies, often in physically Workers denied a reasonable accommoda- since less than two percent of all workers in demanding jobs without worker accommoda- tion under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act the United States are pregnant each year. tions. As a result, too many pregnant work- will have the same rights and remedies as Not all pregnant workers require any form of ers are pushed out into unpaid leave or out those established under Title VII of the Civil accommodation at work, so only a fraction of of work altogether, threatening their fami- Rights Act of 1964, including recovery of lost that small fraction will need accommodations. lies’ economic security just when they need pay, compensatory damages, and reasonable For example, pregnant women are most the income the most. The Pregnant Workers attorneys’ fees. likely to work as elementary and middle school Fairness Act would require employers to pro- While the Pregnancy Discrimination Act teachers but only three percent (3.2 percent) vide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers who need them, such as avoiding (PDA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of all elementary and middle school teachers heavy lifting, taking more frequent bath- (ADA) provide some protections for pregnant are pregnant women. room breaks, sitting on a stool instead of workers, there is currently no federal law that But workers employed in four of the ten standing during a shift, or carrying a water explicitly and affirmatively guarantees all preg- most common occupations for pregnant work- bottle. States, localities, and businesses that nant workers the right to a reasonable accom- ers—retail salesperson; waiter or waitress;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.018 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 nursing, psychiatric and home health aide; and How can they claim this with a have to choose between having a healthy cashier—who report continuously standing on straight face when they minimize the pregnancy and a paycheck. sanctity of life and the family? Congress must do all it can to end the prej- the job would particularly benefit from this leg- udice pregnant workers, especially Black islation. Democrats say they are pro-choice. pregnant workers and workers of color, con- Mr. Speaker, prolonged standing at work So you would think they must at least tinue to face in the workplace. This includes has been shown to more than triple the odds be okay with the choice of some reli- making sure when pregnant workers voice a of pregnant women taking leave during preg- gious employers to object to helping need for reasonable accommodations that nancy or becoming unemployed. their employees get an abortion and those needs are met rather than penalized Another four of the ten most common occu- would provide an accommodation for and that the workplace is an environment pations for pregnant workers—waiter or wait- religious reasons under this bill. where pregnant workers do not fear asking It would seem reasonable for some- for the accommodations they need to main- ress; nursing, psychiatric and home health tain their health. aide; cashier; and secretaries and administra- one who says they are pro-choice to Three-quarters of women will be pregnant tive assistants—involve making repetitive mo- support the notion that if someone gets and employed at some point in their lives. tions continuously on the job which have been an abortion, they can’t force their em- Most pregnant workers can expect a routine shown to increase the likelihood of pregnant ployer to be part of this choice. pregnancy and healthy birth. However, women taking sick leave. But Democrats refuse to allow lan- health care professionals have consistently Pregnant workers in low-wage jobs are par- guage to protect religious freedom in recommended that some pregnant individ- this bill. The fact is, Democrats are uals make adjustments in their work activi- ticularly in need of this legislation granting ties to sustain a healthy pregnancy and pre- them the clear legal right to receive accom- only pro-choice when the choice is vent adverse pregnancy outcomes, including modations because, in addition to the phys- abortion, the taking of innocent preterm birth or miscarriage. These medi- ically demanding nature of their jobs, they human life. cally necessary workplace accommodations often face inflexible workplace cultures that Protections already exist for preg- can include allowing additional bathroom make it difficult to informally address preg- nant workers through the Pregnancy breaks, opportunities to stay hydrated, lift- nancy-related needs. Discrimination Act and the Americans ing restrictions, or access to a chair or stool For instance, workplace flexibility—such as with Disabilities Act. to decrease time spent standing. I oppose these additional heavy-hand- Unfortunately, too many pregnant work- the ability to alter start and end times or take ers, particularly pregnant people of color, time off for a doctor’s appointment—is ex- ed regulations. I trust America’s small face barriers to incorporating even these tremely limited for workers in low-wage jobs. business owners to treat their employ- small changes to their workdays. For exam- Over 40 percent of full-time workers in low- ees fairly. I honor the constitutional ple, Black women experience maternal mor- wage jobs report that their employers do not mandate that States should make their tality rates three to four times higher than permit them to decide when to take breaks; own healthcare policy. white women, with Indigenous women simi- between two-thirds and three-quarters of full- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, larly experiencing disproportionately high rates. The circumstances surrounding these I yield 11⁄4 minutes to the gentlewoman time workers in low-wage jobs report that they alarming statistics can often be attributed from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN are unable to choose their start and quit times; to a lack of access to care, including due to and roughly half report having very little or no SCHULTZ). inflexible workplaces, and deep biases in ra- control over the scheduling of hours more Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. cial understanding. Various social deter- generally. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the minants such as health, education, and eco- The second most common occupation for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bi- nomic status drastically influence the out- pregnant Latinas—maids and housekeeping partisan proposal that will finally se- comes of pregnancy for Black women leading cleaners—is especially physically demanding cure clear protection for pregnant to severe pregnancy-related complications. workers. As the Black Mamas Matter Alliance has because, according to the data, 80 percent of pointed out ‘‘Health is determined in part by maids and housekeeping cleaners stood con- Pregnant women should not have to risk their lives on the job. Yet, too our access to social and economic opportuni- tinuously, 38 percent were exposed to disease ties, the resources and supports that are daily, and 70 percent walked or ran continu- often, instead of offering accommoda- available in the places where we live, and the ously on the job. tions routinely given to other employ- safety of our Workplaces . . . however, dis- Occupations that have seen the most ees, a pregnant worker risks termi- parities in these conditions of daily life give growth among pregnant women in the past nation, meaning she loses her paycheck some people better opportunities to be decade expose many workers to disease or and health insurance right when she healthy than others. Black pregnant workers needs them the most. along with Latinx and immigrant women are infection daily; depending on the disease, this disproportionately likely to work in phys- can pose particular challenges to some preg- We know that COVID–19 has exacer- bated health inequalities for women, ically demanding jobs that may lead to nant workers at some points during preg- workers needing modest accommodations to nancy. especially women of color. Before the pandemic, moms in the ensure a healthy pregnancy. Too often, how- When pregnant workers are exposed to ever, those requests are refused or ignored, some diseases, they face particular risks; U.S. already struggled and died from forcing pregnant workers of color to dis- pregnant women with rubella are at risk for pregnancy-related causes at the high- proportionately contend with unsafe work- miscarriage or stillbirth and their developing est rate in the developed world, with ing conditions. Black moms dying three to four times Furthermore, Black mothers have among fetuses are at risk for severe birth defects. the highest labor force participation rates in Mr. Speaker, no one should have to choose the rate of their White peers. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD the country and 80 percent of Black mothers between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy, a letter on behalf of maternal health are their family’s primary breadwinner. Yet, which is why they should have clear rights to historically, Black women have been ex- organizations who support putting a reasonable accommodations on the job to en- ploited in the workplace, and that exploi- national pregnancy accommodation sure they are not forced off the job at the mo- tation continues to this day. Though Black standard in place. ment they can least afford it. women only comprise 14.3 percent of the pop- MAY 11, 2021. ulation, nearly thirty percent of pregnancy I urge all Members to join me in voting for Re Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness discrimination complaints are filed by Black Act. women. This is because of the multiple forms Act. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The undersigned of discrimination Black workers and other Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 organizations dedicated to assuring quality workers of color too often face in the work- minute to the gentleman from Virginia maternal, infant, and child health and well- place. As scholar Nina Banks has noted, (Mr. GOOD). being, improving pregnancy and birth out- ‘‘The legacy of black women’s employment Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, comes, and closing racial disparities in ma- in industries that lack worker protections it amazes me that House Democrats ternal health enthusiastically support the has continued today since black women are are claiming to champion the cause of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065). concentrated in low-paying, inflexible serv- pregnant worker fairness when they Modeled after the Americans with Disabil- ice occupations . . .’’ Black women in low are so radically anti-life. ities Act, the bill would require employers to wage jobs working during pregnancy face lit- provide reasonable, temporary workplace ac- tle support from employers when safeguards How can Democrats claim to support commodations to pregnant workers as long do not address pregnancy related accom- fairness or champion pregnancy when as the accommodation does not impose an modations. Faced with the threat of termi- they support taxpayer-funded abortion undue hardship on the employer. This bill is nation, loss of health insurance, or other for any reason at any time on demand? critically important because no one should benefits, Black pregnant people are often

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Across the country, Center; Nebraska WIC Association; Nurse- pregnant workers continue to be denied sim- Family Partnership; Physicians for Repro- cosponsor of this legislation. ple, no-cost or lowcost, temporary adjust- ductive Health; Planned Parenthood Federa- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in ments in their work settings or activities tion of America; Public Citizen; SisterReach; strong support of the Pregnant Work- and instead risk being fired or forced to take SisterSong National Women of Color Repro- ers Fairness Act. unpaid leave to preserve the health of their ductive Justice Collective; U.S. I was proud to join Chairman NADLER pregnancy. Breastfeeding Committee; Workplace Fair- and Representatives Herrera Beutler, This impossible choice forces many preg- ness; Wisconsin WIC Association; ZERO TO McBath, and Scott in introducing this nant workers to continue working without THREE. accommodations, putting women and their important bipartisan bill. pregnancies at risk of long-lasting and se- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. This legislation addresses a seem- vere health consequences. When pregnant Speaker, the Pregnant Workers Fair- ingly simple issue that I have no doubt workers must continue working without ac- ness Act can improve some of the most everyone in this Chamber agrees with. commodations, they risk miscarriage, exces- serious health consequences Black No mother or mother-to-be should have sive bleeding, and other devastating health pregnant women experience in the to choose between being a parent and consequences. Black women have the highest workplace. keeping their job. incidence of preterm birth and yet we know Federal protections for pregnant This commonsense notion is, unfor- that workplace accommodations such as re- workers are stuck in the 1950s. In 2021, tunately, not the reality in many ducing heavy lifting, bending, or excessive it is past time for workplaces to ac- standing can help prevent preterm birth, the places in the United States. leading cause of infant mortality in this commodate our families and protect all Before my home State of New York country. pregnant workers. It is women and passed a law prohibiting discrimination Black women also experience higher rates families who keep our economy and against pregnant workers, I heard far of preeclampsia, which is one of the leading communities running. too many stories of pregnant women causes of maternal mortality. We are still Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to facing discrimination in the workforce learning about how to prevent this dan- vote ‘‘yes.’’ and having to choose between a gerous medical condition, yet we know that Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- healthy pregnancy and a paycheck. simply allowing workers to take bathroom self such time as I may consume. There was Yvette, a single mother of breaks can prevent urinary tract infections Mr. Speaker, Democrats claim it is which are ‘‘strongly associated with three, who worked in the same grocery preeclampsia.’’ Similarly, ensuring pregnant not necessary to incorporate the reli- store for 11 years. Having suffered mis- workers can drink a sufficient amount of gious organization protection from the carriages in the past, she knew her water can also help pregnant workers main- Civil Rights Act in H.R. 1065 because pregnancy was high risk, and she gave tain their blood pressure, which is critically the bill does not repeal that provision her employer a doctor’s note with a important since hypertensive disorders (high and it will still be effective if the bill lifting restriction. blood pressure) are also a leading cause of becomes law. I strongly disagree. Instead, she was fired, despite the maternal morbidity and mortality. By put- H.R. 1065 will create legal jeopardy fact that an employee with a shoulder ting a national pregnancy accommodation for religious organizations, as I have injury had been accommodated with standard in place, the Pregnant Workers previously stated. Fairness Act has the potential to improve lighter work. But for the sake of argument, let’s some of the most serious health con- b 0945 sequences Black pregnant people experience. assume the provision is superfluous. Furthermore, the Pregnant Workers Fair- What would be the harm in including She lost her health insurance and ness Act will help remove one of the many the Civil Rights Act provision in H.R. had to go on Medicaid. She and her barriers Black pregnant people face at work 1065? family survived on food stamps and by ensuring they are afforded immediate re- At worst, the provision would be du- savings. lief under the law, and not thrown into fi- plicative with the Civil Rights Act, Then there was Hilda, an employee at nancial dire straits for needing pregnancy causing no harm to workers or employ- a Dollar Tree who worked there for 3 accommodations. ers. years when she became pregnant. As The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a her pregnancy progressed, it became measured approach to a serious problem. As Let’s remember that the Americans organizations dedicated to maternal health with Disabilities Act of 1990, better painful to stand at the cash register for and closing racial disparities in pregnancy known as the ADA, includes a religious 8 hours to 10 hours at a time. Denied and birth outcomes, we understand the im- organization protection similar to the her request for a stool, she began to ex- portance of reasonable workplace accom- one in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The perience severe complications, includ- modations to ensure that pregnant persons ADA provision has caused no harm. ing bleeding and premature labor can continue to provide for their families My conclusion is that the key spon- pains, and was put on bed rest. With no and have safe and healthy pregnancies. We sors of H.R. 1065 are saying the quiet paid leave, she and her family strug- collectively urge swift passage of the Preg- part out loud in their opposition to the gled to make ends meet. nant Workers Fairness Act. These women and others who have Sincerely, religious organization protection in the Black Mamas Matter Alliance; March of Civil Rights Act of 1964. been subject to similar discrimination Dimes; National WIC Association; 1,000 Days; I have reached this conclusion be- in the workforce suffered an unthink- A Better Balance; Academy of Nutrition and cause Democrats have also claimed able physical and financial toll. The Dietetics; American Academy of Pediatrics; that the Civil Rights Act provision is Pregnant Workers Fairness Act en- American Civil Liberties Union; American overinclusive, to begin with, and would sures that going forward, no woman College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; provide too much protection in this in- will face this type of discrimination. Agricultural Justice Project; Ancient Song stance. This bipartisan bill provides preg- Doula Services; Association of Maternal & nant workers with an affirmative right Child Health Programs; Baobab Birth Collec- Are Democrats saying that the exist- tive. ing Civil Rights Act protection for reli- to reasonable—and I stress the word Black Women’s Health Imperative; gious organizations should also be re- ‘‘reasonable’’—accommodations in the Breastfeeding in Combat Boots; California pealed? workplace while creating a clear and WIC Association; Centering Equity, Race & Again, this is a provision that has navigable standard for employers to Cultural Literacy in Family Planning been law for 56 years. follow. These accommodations are (CERCL-FP); Earth Action, Inc.; Farm- As I have stated previously, the long- minor, as simple as providing an em- worker and Landscaper Advocacy Project; standing Civil Rights Act religious or- ployee with extra restroom breaks or a Farmworker Association of Florida; Femi- ganization protection should be added nist Women’s Health Center; First Focus stool to sit on. Campaign for Children; Healthy Mothers, to H.R. 1065. At worst, it would do no This bill is not a hiring statute and Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia; Healthy harm. At best, it will prevent religious does not amend or eliminate existing Women; Human Rights Watch; Mom2Mom organizations from being required to religious freedom protections. The ar- Global; NARAL Pro-Choice America. violate their faith. guments against this bill made by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:48 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.013 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 some Members of my own party are Workers Fairness Act. Passing the 850 congregations across North America en- based on inaccuracies or wrongfully de- PWFA means that a small business or compass approximately 1.8 million Reform tract from the importance of this com- religious organization could be forced , and the Central Conference of Amer- monsense policy. to provide paid time off for an em- ican Rabbis, whose membership includes more than 2,000 Reform rabbis, to express our This bill is a product of extensive bi- ployee to have an abortion or other support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness partisan negotiation and collaboration concerning procedures. Act (H.R. 1065). with advocates and the business com- Instead of working to improve our Over 40 years since the passage of the Preg- munity. Reflecting the widespread sup- systems to support families and the nancy Discrimination Act in 1978, pregnant port for this legislation, the bill has re- workplace, the Democrats are going workers still face unjust barriers in the ceived numerous endorsements from after our First Amendment freedom of workplace. No worker should have to choose the business community, including the religion. Religious freedom is a bed- between their pregnancy and their family’s U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as rock principle of this country, and we financial security, yet due to the lack of ex- plicit protections for pregnant workers need- over 180 women’s health, labor, and must protect the ability of all Ameri- ing onsite accommodations for medical or civil rights organizations. cans to act in accordance with their safety reasons, countless workers confront Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD conscience. The Federal Government the agonizing choice between risking their a letter of support from a coalition of must never infringe on this sacred health and facing forced leave, lost benefits, business groups, including the U.S. right. or possible termination. Chamber of Commerce, SHRM, and the Religious organizations should be al- As the inequitable impact of the pandemic National Retail Federation. lowed to make religiously based em- has highlighted, People of Color are more likely to hold demanding, inflexible jobs MAY 13, 2021. ployment decisions, and States should where they face tradeoffs between their work TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF be the leaders in this, not the Federal and their health. Illegal pregnancy discrimi- REPRESENTATIVES: We urge Congress to pass Government. nation and denial of workplace accommoda- H.R. 1065, the ‘‘Pregnant Workers Fairness We have laws currently in place to tions, which disproportionately affect preg- Act.’’ This bill would provide pregnant em- protect discrimination in the work- nant People of Color, contribute to the Black ployees with important workplace protec- place. The PWFA does not protect reli- maternal health crisis and other forms of ra- tions while also making sure employers have cial inequity. clear and flexible options to ensure pregnant gious employers with the same protec- tions contained in the Civil Rights Act The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act employees can remain at work for as long as (PWFA) would mitigate these disparities by they wish. of 1964. For these reasons and more, I requiring employers to provide reasonable, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, as re- oppose the Pregnant Workers Fairness temporary accommodations to pregnant ported by the House Education and Labor Act. workers so that they can remain in the Committee, is a balanced approach that Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, workforce throughout their pregnancies. By clarifies an employer’s obligation to accom- I yield myself 15 seconds to briefly re- requiring temporary adjustments similar to modate the known limitations of employees spond to the fact that, first of all, this the accommodations employers already and job applicants that accompany preg- must provide through the Americans with nancy. This legislation uses an interactive, only applies to those employers with 15 workers or more. Furthermore, the Re- Disabilities Act (ADA), pregnant workers reasonable accommodation process similar would no longer be forced to choose between to the Americans with Disabilities Act and ligious Freedom Restoration Act and their pregnancies and their paychecks. specifies a pregnant employee may take First Amendment still apply. It is hard According to the ancient rabbis, workers leave only after the employer and employee to imagine any religious objection to should not be put in the position where they have exhausted the possibility of other rea- giving a pregnant worker water or an have ‘‘to starve or afflict themselves in order sonable accommodations. extra bathroom break, and there to feed their children’’ (Tosefta Bava Metzia This bipartisan bill is a strong reminder haven’t been any complaints to the 8:2). We are similarly taught that the fair that through good faith negotiations, legis- treatment of all workers is a matter of lative solutions to important workplace EEOC about the failure to do that. At this time I yield 1 minute to the tzedek, or justice. These moral imperatives questions and problems can be found. We be- guide our support for the bipartisan Preg- lieve that Congress should pass H.R. 1065 gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. SCHA- nant Workers Fairness Act, and we strongly with no changes. KOWSKY). urge Congress to pass this bill to ameliorate Sincerely, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, the impact of discrimination against preg- Associated Builders and Contractors, pregnant women should never have to nant people in the workplace. BASF Corporation, College and Univer- choose between maintaining a healthy Sincerely, sity Professional Association for BARBARA WEINSTEIN, Human Resources, Dow, HR Policy As- pregnancy and their paycheck. This critical bill will ensure that Director of the Commission on sociation, International Franchise As- Social Action of Reform . sociation, National Restaurant Asso- pregnant women get accommodations ciation, National Retail Federation, when they need them without facing Ms. FOXX. I yield myself such time pH-D Feminine Health, Retail Industry discrimination and/or retaliation at as I may consume. Leaders Association, Society for work. It will especially help low-paid Mr. Speaker, in their statements sup- Human Resource Management, U.S. women—largely women of color and porting H.R. 1065, Democrat Members Chamber of Commerce. immigrants—working in jobs that re- have encouraged the House to follow Mr. KATKO. Fundamental protec- quire prolonged standing, long hours, the examples of States that have en- tions for mothers and soon-to-be moth- irregular schedules, and heavy lifting acted pregnancy accommodation laws. ers in the workplace are long overdue. or physical activity. However, the majority of these States I strongly urge my colleagues to sup- Many people can work just fine with- have laws that include important pro- port this commonsense, critical legis- out accommodations through their tections for religious organizations. lation. pregnancy. However, some in phys- At least 15 States and the District of Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ically demanding jobs need a tem- Columbia have pregnancy discrimina- minutes to the gentlewoman from Illi- porary adjustment of their job duties tion, or pregnancy accommodation nois (Mrs. MILLER). and perhaps some rules during preg- laws, that include a religious organiza- Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Mr. Speak- nancy so that they can continue to tion protection similar to section 702 of er, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1065, the work and support their families. the Civil Rights Act. The States in- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act clude Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, The policy choices we make here in is long overdue, and we think that it is Nebraska, , New York, Ohio, Congress about labor should be made to common sense. Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, support the family and our freedoms. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. This is because work, family, and free- a letter from the Religious Action Cen- Kentucky’s pregnancy accommoda- dom support and need each other. If ter of . tion law, which was highlighted by a one of these aspects is weakened, the Democrat-invited witness at a hearing RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER whole chain is weakened as well. OF REFORM JUDAISM, on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act The Federal Government is, once Washington, DC, May 11, 2021. as a successful workable solution, in- again, overreaching into our freedoms DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: I write on be- cludes a limited religious organization as Americans with this Pregnant half of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose protection very similar to section 702

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:48 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.019 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2333 of the Civil Rights Act. Unfortunately, uniforms to work in. Many of these hard- pregnant. Pregnant workers are often the bill before us today omits this ships can lead to an increased risk of pre- passed over for promotions, forced out needed provision. term delivery and low birth rate. In addition, on leave, whether paid or unpaid, and If we are to follow the example of for far too many working women, being preg- sometimes even fired. As we have seen these States and recommendations nant can still mean losing a job, being denied a promotion, or not being hired in the first time and again, these policies dis- from congressional testimony, then a place. And, while women are the majority of proportionately impact women of color provision protecting religious organi- the U.S. workforce, these realities perpet- and low-wage hourly workers. zations should be added to H.R. 1065. uate challenges that no employee should We all agree that pregnancy is not a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of have to face. disability, but sometimes pregnant my time. H.R. 1065 is also important because many workers need an easy fix, such as a Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, pregnant women are front-line workers who stool or an extra bathroom break, to I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman hold physically demanding or hazardous stay on the job. These accommodations from Michigan (Ms. STEVENS), a mem- jobs. Now more than ever, pregnant women are short in duration, and typically ber of the Committee on Education and working on the front lines and deemed essen- tial by their employers face the risk of get- cost very little to provide, but they can Labor. ting sick because of the coronavirus pan- mean the difference between keeping Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, just a demic. Many of them also lack access to paid your job or putting your pregnancy at few weeks ago, the Census reported sick leave forcing them to choose between a risk. that the U.S. population grew at its paycheck and their health. At no time Given the low cost of these accom- slowest rate since the Great Depres- should anyone ever be forced to choose be- modations, we must ask why so many sion. Birth rates are falling for the tween financial security and a healthy preg- employers are unwilling to provide sixth year in a row. nancy especially during the coronavirus pan- them and keep their pregnant workers demic with countless women working on the A recent Harvard Business Review employed. The answer, unfortunately, study declared that the United States front lines. While many states have adopted laws requiring reasonable accommodations, is that for many employers, a pregnant has the most family-hostile policies of current federal law does not plainly state employee embodies negative gender any industrialized country in the that workers have a right to ask for them to stereotypes regarding motherhood and world. This is a wake-up moment for reduce pregnancy complications without pregnancy. Society still expects women us, and this is why H.R. 1065, the Preg- jeopardizing their employment. Pregnant to conform to stereotypical notions nant Workers Fairness Act, couldn’t be women’s lives and livelihood are on the line that to be a good parent, you must more important, particularly for the when they cannot work safely. This bill is choose between pregnancy and work. unheard, the suffering expectant moth- essential to promote gender equity, healthy This harmful stereotype puts work- er who has to time when she can go to pregnancies, children and family wellness, and the economic security of pregnant and ing women in an impossible position of the bathroom. parenting women over the course of their having to choose between their fam- I hear from teachers all across Michi- terms. ily’s health and their financial well- gan who explain this to me: the woman AFSCME strongly supports H.R. 1065 and being. While pregnancy may create who is bleeding and bloating and won- urges you to vote for its passage. some known physical limitations, this dering when she can check in with her Sincerely, choice between work and pregnancy is doctor, and then being egregiously BAILEY K. CHILDERS, a fallacy and can be remedied with a pushed out of the workplace. Director of Federal Government Affairs. reasonable accommodation. Despite re- We are talking about stools, we are Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- peated attempts by Congress over the talking about a place for a pregnant self such time as I may consume. years to address this persistent gender woman to sit in the workplace. That is Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that the discrimination, many employers still why it is so joyous, Mr. Speaker, that U.S. Chamber of Commerce worked view pregnancy and work as incompat- this bill today is bipartisan. with the Education and Labor Com- ible. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD mittee to make improvements to the Current law continues to allow em- a letter in support of this legislation Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. How- ployers to simply force most pregnant on behalf of the 1.4 million AFSCME ever, the Chamber does have few, if workers out on leave rather than even workers. any, religious organizations as mem- considering providing an accommoda- AFSCME, bers. Therefore, it is understandable tion. The Americans with Disabilities Washington, DC, May 11, 2021. they would not take the position on Act does require employers to accom- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, protections for these organizations. modate a pregnant worker if her work Washington, DC. As Members of Congress, we should DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the 1.4 limitations rise to the disability im- million members of the American Federation ensure that the legislation we consider pacting one or more major life func- of State, County and Municipal Employees is fair to all and does not infringe on tions. Women who have limitations (AFSCME), I urge you to support the Preg- fundamental rights. that do not rise to this level are not nant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) (H.R. The religious organization protection protected under the ADA, which was 1065). This legislation would ensure that that I am advocating, which comes not designed to address pregnancy-re- pregnant workers get adequate accommoda- from the Civil Rights Act, will ensure lated gender discrimination. tions when they need them without facing religious organizations are not com- Furthermore, the courts have ham- retaliation in the workplace. It also prevents pelled to make decisions that violate employers from refusing to make reasonable strung other attempts by Congress to accommodations for pregnant workers unless their faith. address pregnancy-related gender dis- it poses an undue hardship on an employer. H.R. 1065 should include the religious crimination. Courts have interpreted More than four decades after Congress organization protection from the Civil the Pregnancy Discrimination Act to passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act Rights Act, which would not detract only require employers to provide an (PDA) of 1978, women still face inequality in from any of the provisions included in accommodation if they also accommo- the workplace when they become pregnant. the bill. date nonpregnant employees similar in While the PDA prohibits discrimination Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of their ability or inability to work and against employees based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, my time. employed in similar working condi- pregnancy discrimination is still prevalent. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, tions. In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Young v. I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman In order to prove discrimination, UPS to allow pregnant workers to bring dis- from New York (Mr. NADLER), the chair pregnant women must have perfect and crimination claims under the Pregnancy Dis- of the House Judiciary Committee and complete employment and medical his- crimination Act (PDA) of 1978. The Young sponsor of the legislation. tories for every other employee in their decision also set an unreasonably high stand- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank workplace. It is obviously nearly im- ard for proving discrimination. Mr. KATKO for cosponsoring this bill. possible for employees to have that in- Research shows that 88 percent of first- time mothers worked during their last tri- For as long as women have been in formation, as evidenced by the fact mester. Employees who are pregnant are the workforce, they have faced dis- that in over two-thirds of cases, courts routinely denied water bottles, bathroom crimination because of their sex, which have sided with employers who denied breaks, stools to sit on, and larger fitting is only amplified when a woman is a pregnant worker accommodation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:48 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.021 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 Current law lets women fall through & Labor Committee in March 2021 and Octo- lost pay for missing those shifts as a result. the cracks in every sector of our econ- ber 2019, as well as in A Better Balance’s She also worried about being called to the omy, including the public sector. Take, May 2019 report, Long Overdue. We urge you COVID unit shift constantly. Without the for example, the story of Devyn Wil- to support healthy pregnancies, protect preg- law on their side, these women had little nant workers’ livelihoods, and end the sys- legal recourse because they lived in a state liams, a correctional officer trainee temic devaluation of women of color and without a state-level pregnant workers fair- with the Alabama Department of Cor- vote YES on the Pregnant Workers Fairness ness law. rections. From the moment Ms. Wil- Act. Although the pandemic has shined a spot- liams told her employer she was preg- A Better Balance is a national non-profit light on these issues, the stories we heard in nant, they started a campaign to fire legal organization that advances justice for 2020 are in many ways similar to those we’ve her. workers so they can care for themselves and been hearing for over a decade. ln 2012, their loved ones without sacrificing their Armanda Legros was forced out of her job at b 1000 economic security. Since our founding, we an armored truck company because her em- have seen day in and day out the injustices ployer would not accommodate her lifting When she presented a note from her that pregnant workers continue to face be- doctor requesting to be excused from a restriction. Without an income, she strug- cause they need modest, temporary preg- gled to feed her newborn and young child. As monthly physical training session dur- nancy accommodations and have led the ing her pregnancy, the State fired her. she told the Senate Health, Education, movement at the federal, state, and local Labor, and Pensions committee in a hearing level to ensure pregnant workers can receive Her employer actually wrote an email in 2014, ‘‘Once my baby arrived just putting the accommodations they need to remain stating that her doctor’s note gave food on the table for him and my four-year- healthy and working. As I wrote in my 2012 them grounds to dismiss Ms. Williams. old was a challenge. I was forced to use Op-Ed in The New York Times ‘‘Pregnant Even with that email in her posses- water in his cereal at times because I could and Pushed Out of Job,’’ which sparked the not afford milk.’’ The need for the Pregnant sion, Ms. Williams is still litigating her PWFA’s introduction in Congress, ‘‘[Gaps in Workers Fairness Act preceded our current case 5 years later. No one should have our civil rights laws leave this enormous public health crisis and will remain in place to go to Federal court to get a simple class without the right to the modest accom- beyond the pandemic, until the law is passed. accommodation to safely stay on the modations that would protect them.’’ As a job while pregnant. result, ‘‘for many women, a choice between CURRENT FEDERAL LAW IS FAILING PREGNANT The bipartisan Pregnant Workers working under unhealthy conditions and not WORKERS: THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS working is no choice at all.’’ ACT IS THE SOLUTION Fairness Act before us today will close We founded A Better Balance 15 years ago this gap in the law and create an af- Gaps in federal law, namely the Pregnancy because we recognized that a lack of fair and Discrimination Act (PDA) and Americans firmative right to accommodation for supportive work-family laws and policies— all pregnant workers. Using the famil- with Disabilities Act (ADA), mean many the ‘‘care crisis’’—was disproportionately pregnant workers in need of accommodation iar language of the ADA as a frame- harming women, especially Black and Latina are without legal protection in states that work, the bill requires employers to mothers, in low-wage jobs. As I recently do not have statewide PWFA protections. As provide reasonable accommodations to shared before Congress, ‘‘This bias and in- we explained in our report Long Overdue, pregnant workers as long as the accom- flexibility often kicks in when women be- ‘‘[w]hile the PDA bans pregnancy discrimi- come pregnant and then snowballs into last- nation, it requires employers to make ac- modation does not impose an undue ing economic disadvantage. We call this the hardship on the employer. commodations only if they accommodate ‘pregnancy penalty’—and since day one, A other workers, or if an employee unearths Courts know exactly how to interpret Better Balance has recognized it as a key that language. evidence of discrimination. The Americans barrier to gender equality in America.’’ with Disabilities Act requires employers to Through our free, national legal helpline, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The provide reasonable accommodations to work- we have spoken with thousands of pregnant time of the gentleman has expired. ers with disabilities, which can include some workers, disproportionately women of color, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, pregnancy-related disabilities. However, who have been fired or forced on to unpaid I yield the gentleman an additional 30 pregnancy itself is not a disability, leaving a leave for needing accommodations, often gap wherein many employers are in no way seconds. stripping them of their health insurance obligated to accommodate pregnant workers Mr. NADLER. Employers know ex- when they need it most, driving them into in need of immediate relief to stay healthy actly what their responsibilities will poverty, and at times, even homelessness. and on the job.’’ be. But most importantly, women will Other women we have assisted were denied have the certainty they can safely stay accommodations but needed to keep working Original analysis we conducted for Long Overdue found that even though the 2015 Su- on the job. to support themselves and their families and faced devastating health consequences, in- preme Court Young v. UPS case set a new That is why 30 States have passed legal standard for evaluating pregnancy ac- pregnancy accommodation laws simi- cluding miscarriage, preterm birth, birth complications, and other maternal health ef- commodation cases under the Pregnancy lar to the PWFA and over 200 business, fects. Discrimination Act, in two-thirds of cases civil rights, health, and labor organiza- In the past year alone, we have heard from decided since Young, employers were per- tions support the bill. women across the country who continue to mitted to deny pregnant workers accom- Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD face termination or are forced out for need- modations under the Pregnancy Discrimina- letters of support from two of those or- ing pregnancy accommodations, in situa- tion Act. As I shared in my recent testi- tions often exacerbated by the pandemic and mony, women are continuing to lose their ganizations, A Better Balance and the cases because of this uniquely burdensome National Women’s Law Center. economic crisis. Tesia, a retail store em- ployee from Missouri called us in 2020 after standard. MAY 11, 2021. she was forced to quit her job because her That statistic, as devastating as it is, does Re The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. employer refused to let her carry a water not account for the vast majority of preg- 1065). bottle on the retail floor even though she nant workers who do not have the resources DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of A Bet- was experiencing severe dehydration due to to vindicate their rights in court. Beyond ter Balance, I write to express our strong hot temperatures in the store this summer. being resource strapped, most pregnant support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness A massage therapist from Pennsylvania workers we hear from do not have the desire Act (‘‘PWFA’’; H.R. 1065). This legislation called us in June 2020 requesting to return to to engage in time-consuming and stressful will ensure pregnant workers, particularly work on a part-time basis on the advice of litigation. They want to be able to receive an low-income workers and women of color, are her OB-GYN after experiencing cramping in accommodation so they can continue work- not forced to choose between their paycheck her uterus. Her employer responded that ing at the jobs they care about while main- and a healthy pregnancy. The bill will re- they would not accommodate her and cut off taining a healthy pregnancy. quire employers to provide reasonable ac- all communication with her after that, forc- The Americans with Disabilities Act is commodations for pregnant workers unless ing her out of work just three months before also inadequate for pregnant workers for two doing so would impose an undue hardship on she was due to give birth. A nurse we spoke reasons. First, because pregnancy is not the employer, similar to the accommodation with from Pennsylvania who was six months itself a disability under current disability standard already in place for workers with pregnant requested to avoid assignment to law, a pregnant worker who has no complica- disabilities. the COVID–19 unit. Though her hospital was tions but seeks an accommodation in order Forty-two years after the passage of the not overwhelmed by the pandemic at that to avoid a complication, will not be able to Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnant time, had many empty beds, and other work- get an accommodation under the Americans workers still face rampant discrimination on ers were being sent home, her employer re- with Disabilities Act. Second, even though the job and treatment as second-class citi- fused her request and made heartless com- Congress expanded the Americans with Dis- zens, as I explained in detail in my Congres- ments mocking her need for accommodation. abilities Act in 2008, courts have interpreted sional testimony before the House Education She decided not to jeopardize her health and the ADA Amendments Act in a way that did

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:07 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.022 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2335 little to expand coverage even for those preg- not alone. Three more of her coworkers, also accommodation can be provided. The bill nant workers with serious health complica- Black, miscarried after supervisors dis- also includes clear anti-retaliation language tions. As one court concluded in 2018, ‘‘Al- missed their requests for reprieve from such that employers cannot punish pregnant though the 2008 amendments broadened the heavy lifting. As Cherisse Scott, CEO of workers for requesting or using an accommo- ADA ’s definition of disability, these changes Memphis-based SisterReach, explained ‘‘It dation. This is critical as many pregnant only have had a modest impact when applied doesn’t surprise me that this is the culture workers often do not ask for accommoda- to pregnancy-related conditions.’’ of that workplace. I think it’s important to tions because they are afraid they will face THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT IS A look at the fact that since we arrived here in repercussions for requesting or needing an accommodation. CRITICAL ECONOMIC SECURITY, MATERNAL chains, we [Black women] were regarded as Critically, the Pregnant Workers Fairness HEALTH, AND RACIAL JUSTICE MEASURE producers to fuel a labor force that couldn’t care less for us . . .’’ The Pregnant Workers Act is also very clear that a pregnant worker Pregnant workers who are fired or forced Fairness Act will ensure pregnant workers need not have a disability as defined by the on to unpaid leave for needing accommoda- and their health are valued and that Black Americans with Disabilities Act in order to tions face significant economic hardship. In mothers, especially, are not treated as ex- merit accommodations under the law. Rath- addition to losing their livelihood, many of pendable on the job. er, the bill indicates that pregnant workers these workers lose their health benefits at a with ‘‘known limitations related to preg- THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT IS A BI- time when they need them most, forcing nancy, childbirth, and related medical condi- PARTISAN BILL THAT HAS THE SUPPORT OF them to switch providers, delay medical tions’’ are entitled to reasonable accom- THIS COUNTRY’S LARGEST BUSINESS GROUPS care, or face staggering health care costs as- modations. ‘‘Known limitations’’ is defined sociated with pregnancy and childbirth. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is not as a ‘‘physical or mental condition related Many workers must use up saved paid or un- a partisan bill. Not only does it have strong to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, paid leave they had hoped to reserve to re- bipartisan support in Congress, but thirty childbirth, or related medical conditions cover from childbirth. We worked with one states and five cities including Tennessee, that the employee or employee’s representa- woman who was eight months pregnant and Kentucky, South Carolina, West Virginia, Il- tive has communicated to the employer whose hours were cut after she needed an ac- linois, Nebraska, and Utah already have laws whether or not such condition meets the def- commodation which meant she also lost her requiring employers to provide accommoda- inition of disability’’ as set forth in the health insurance. As a result, she asked her tions for pregnant employees. All of the laws Americans with Disabilities Act. This ad- doctor if they could induce her labor early, passed in recent years are highly similar to dresses the two challenges with the ADA despite the health risks in doing so, so that the federal legislation, and all passed with outlined above. she would not be left facing exorbitant med- bipartisan, and often unanimous, support.’’ Now, more than ever, the Pregnant Work- ical bills. In the long term, being pushed out Many, including Tennessee’s and Ken- ers Fairness Act is an urgent maternal for needing pregnancy accommodations also tucky’s, were championed by Republican leg- health, racial justice, and economic security exacerbates the gender wage gap, as it means islators. measure to keep pregnant workers healthy not only a loss of pay, but also losing out on Pregnant workers are a vital part of our and earning a paycheck. We cannot delay many types of benefits such as 401K and re- economy. Three-quarters of women will be justice and fairness for pregnant workers tirement contributions, social security con- both pregnant and employed at some point any longer. For the sake of this country’s tributions, pensions, as well as opportunities during their lives’’ Ensuring pregnant work- pregnant workers and our nation’s families, for promotion and growth. ers can remain healthy and attached to the we implore Congress to put aside its many To be clear, most pregnant workers may workforce is an issue of critical importance, differences and pass this legislation with a not need accommodations. However, for especially as this country faces a dev- strong bipartisan vote. We ask every Member those who do, reasonable accommodations astating economic crisis. That is why lead- of Congress to vote YES on the Pregnant can avert significant health risks. For in- ing business groups like the U.S. Chamber of Workers Fairness Act. It is long overdue. stance, in a Health Impact Assessment of Commerce, Society for Human Resources Sincerely, state level pregnant workers fairness legisla- Management, many major corporations, and DINA BAKST, tion, the Louisville, Kentucky Department local chambers around the country includ- Co-Founder & Co-President, of Public Health and Wellness concluded, ing, Greater Louisville Inc., one of Ken- A Better Balance. ‘‘Accommodating pregnant workers, upon tucky’s leading chambers of commerce, sup- -- their request, is critical for reducing poor port this measure. The PWFA will provide MAY 11, 2021. health outcomes . . . Improving birth out- much needed clarity in the law which will DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: On behalf of comes makes a sustainable impact for a life- lead to informal and upfront resolutions be- the National Women’s Law Center, we urge time of better health.’’ The report noted that tween employers and employees and help you to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness those poor health outcomes can include mis- prevent problems before they start. Further- Act (H.R. 1065). The National Women’s Law Center (‘‘the Center’’) has worked for nearly carriage, preterm birth, low birth weight, more, accommodations are short term and 50 years to advance and protect women’s preeclampsia (a serious condition and lead- low cost. The Pregnant Workers Fairness equality and opportunity—and since its ing cause of maternal mortality), among Act will help employers retain valuable em- founding has fought for the rights of preg- other issues. According to the March of ployees and reduce high turnover and train- nant women in the workplace. For the last Dimes, in the U.S., nearly 1 in 10 babies are ing costs. The reasonable accommodation nine years, the Center has been a leader in born pre-term and the preterm birth rate framework is also borrowed from the Amer- advocating for the Pregnant Workers Fair- among Black women is nearly fifty percent ican with Disabilities Act framework so em- ness Act, and for pregnancy accommodation higher than it is for all other women. ployers are already familiar with the stand- protections in states across the country. We Preterm birth/low birthweight is a leading ard. Furthermore, keeping pregnant workers are eager to build on the momentum from cause of infant mortality in America. The employed saves taxpayers money in the form of unemployment insurance and other public September 2020, when the bill passed with Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a key overwhelming bipartisan support in the measure to reduce poor maternal and infant benefits. THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT USES A House, 329–73. health outcomes. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would FAMILIAR FRAMEWORK THAT PROVIDES KEY Pregnancy accommodations are also a key clarify the law for employers and employees PROTECTIONS TO PREGNANT WORKERS AND solution, among many, needed to address the alike, requiring employers to make reason- CLARITY TO EMPLOYERS Black maternal and infant health crisis. Sys- able accommodations for limitations arising temic racism has led to the shameful reality The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has out of pregnancy, childbirth, and related that Black women in this country are three several key provisions that will address the medical conditions, just as they already do to four times likelier to die from pregnancy- inequality pregnant workers continue to face for disabilities. Providing accommodations related causes than white women, and Black at work. Employers, including private em- ensures that women can work safely while babies are more than two times as likely to ployers with fifteen or more employees, will pregnant instead of being pushed out of work die in the first year of life than white babies. be required to provide reasonable accom- at a time when their families need their in- At the same time, we know Black women modations to qualified employees absent come the most. also face devastating health consequences undue hardship on the employer. Both the Even before the COVID–19 pandemic, preg- when they are unable to obtain needed preg- term ‘‘reasonable accommodation’’ and nant workers were all too often denied medi- nancy accommodations to maintain their ‘‘undue hardship’’ have the same definition cally needed accommodations—including health and the health of their pregnancies. as outlined in the American with Disabilities simple accommodations like a stool to sit on When Tasha Mureil, a Black woman who Act. Similar to the Americans with Disabil- during a long shift or a bottle of water at a worked at a warehouse in Tennessee, re- ities Act, employers and employees will en- workstation. COVID–19 has only increased ceived a doctor’s note saying she needed a gage in an interactive process in order to de- the need for clarity regarding employers’ ob- lifting restriction and complained of extreme termine an appropriate accommodation. In ligations to provide accommodations for stomach pain, she was forced to continue order to prevent employers from pushing pregnant workers. COVID–19 poses grave lifting on the job. One day, she told a super- pregnant employees out on leave when they risks for pregnant workers, who are urgently visor she was in pain and asked to leave need an accommodation, the bill specifies seeking, and far too often being denied, ac- early. Her manager said no. Tragically, she that an employer cannot require a pregnant commodations like proper personal protec- had a miscarriage the next day. Tasha was employee to take leave if another reasonable tive equipment, telework, moving to a less

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:13 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.021 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 crowded work area or changing start times We strongly urge you to support pregnant I would like to address the claim that so as not to risk riding public transit during workers by voting for the Pregnant Workers the Civil Rights Act’s protection for re- peak hours. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Fairness Act. ligious organizations is not needed in Act uses an already-familiar framework Sincerely, H.R. 1065 because these employers EMILY J. MARTIN, modeled on the Americans with Disabilities could raise the Religious Freedom Res- Act (ADA) to ensure that when such a re- Vice President for Education & Workplace, quest is made, employers and employees can Justice National Women’s Law Center. toration Act, RFRA, as a defense to a engage in an interactive process to deter- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, that is lawsuit. However, RFRA does not provide the mine whether the employee’s pregnancy re- why, last Congress, the House passed same protections for religious organi- lated limitations can be reasonably accom- identical legislation with an over- modated without an undue hardship to the zations as the Civil Rights Act. In fact, whelming bipartisan vote. But as the employer. This will help ensure that employ- RFRA’s provisions are much narrower economy reopens, the problem persists. ees are not forced to choose between a pay- than the protection for religious orga- The House must act again to pass this check and a healthy pregnancy. nizations in the Civil Rights Act. bill, and the Senate must take it up. Moreover, RFRA defenses are dif- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will Providing reasonable accommoda- close gaps and clarify ambiguities in the law ficult to win in court. Indeed, more tions to pregnant workers helps busi- that have left too many pregnant workers than 80 percent of the time, courts rule nesses, workers, and families. Passing unprotected for too long. The Pregnancy Dis- in favor of the government and against this bill is long overdue, and I urge a crimination Act (PDA), passed in 1978, guar- the person seeking protection under ‘‘yes’’ vote. antees the right not to be treated adversely RFRA. at work because of pregnancy, childbirth, or Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, may I in- The claim that the Civil Rights Act’s related medical conditions, and the right to quire how much time is remaining. be treated at least as well as other employ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- longstanding religious organization ees ‘‘not so affected but similar in their abil- tlewoman from North Carolina has 14 protection does not need to be incor- ity or inability to work.’’ Unfortunately, minutes remaining. The gentleman porated in H.R. 1065 because of RFRA is many courts interpreted the PDA narrowly not persuasive. Indeed, the protection from Virginia has 93⁄4 minutes remain- and allowed employers to refuse to accom- should be added to the bill to ensure it modate workers with medical needs arising ing. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the does not infringe on religious freedoms. out of pregnancy, even when they routinely Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of accommodated other physical limitations. In balance of my time. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, my time. Young v. UPS, the Supreme Court held that Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, when an employer accommodates workers I yield 11⁄4 minutes to the gentleman I include in the RECORD a letter from who are similar to pregnant workers in their from Nebraska (Mr. FORTENBERRY). ability to work, it cannot refuse to accom- Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I dozens of religious organizations, in- modate pregnant workers who need it simply thank the gentleman from Virginia for cluding the Catholic Labor Network, because it ‘‘is more expensive or less conven- yielding. Jewish Women International, National ient’’ to accommodate pregnant women too. Mr. Speaker, you might notice a lit- Council of Churches, Union for Reform The Young decision was an important vic- tle smile on my face. Honestly, as I was Judaism, and United Church of Christ, tory for pregnant workers, but the standard walking over here to speak on the bill, Justice and Witness Ministries in sup- it set out still left many important questions port of the legislation as it is. unanswered and created uncertainty for em- I was reflecting on my own life as a fa- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the ployers and employees about when exactly ther. undersigned religious and faith-based organi- the PDA requires pregnancy accommoda- I have five children. When two of my zations representing a diversity of faith tra- tions. In addition, the Americans with Dis- children were little, my wife was away ditions and communities across the nation, abilities Act (ADA) requires employers to from the house, and I was to meet her we write today in support of healthy work- make reasonable accommodations for em- somewhere. One needed their diaper place environments and conditions for preg- ployees with disabilities. However, courts changed, and then I had to feed the nant workers. We urge you to pass the Preg- have consistently held that pregnancy is not other. By the time I did that, the other nant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065). Peo- a disability. The Pregnant Workers Fairness diaper had to be changed. My wife ple of faith across the ideological spectrum Act would fill the holes left in these protec- called me, and she said: ‘‘You can’t get understand that prioritizing the health and tions with a common-ground and common- out of the house, can you?’’ safety of pregnant workers should not be a sense approach that ensures pregnant work- partisan issue. The Pregnant Workers Fair- ers are accommodated when the accommoda- Mr. Speaker, pregnancy and mother- hood, of course, bring joy and unique ness Act would ensure that pregnant workers tions they need are reasonable and do not can continue safely working to support their pose an undue hardship to employers. challenges and call from all of us a families during a pregnancy. The bill re- Accommodating pregnant workers is not higher sense of duty. quires employers to make the same sort of only good for working women and families, My wife carried my children in their accommodations for pregnant workers as are it is good for business. Moreover, today, earliest formation, and I carried that already in place for workers with disabil- women make up about half the workforce. burden and opportunity to give them ities. More women are continuing to work while life in other ways. But if we can see Our faith traditions affirm the dignity of they are pregnant, through later stages of pregnancy as a part of community, a pregnant individuals and the moral impera- pregnancy. For example, two-thirds of journey of life for our good, the good of tive of ensuring their safety. We also affirm women who had their first child between 2006 the dignity of work and the obligation to all, and the good of our Nation, then treat workers justly. It is immoral for an and 2008 worked during pregnancy, and 88 we accept that it requires reasonable percent of these first-time mothers worked employer to force a worker to choose be- into their last trimester. When employers accommodation at work when someone tween a healthy pregnancy and earning a liv- accommodate pregnant workers, businesses is pregnant, when they are giving life ing. By passing the bipartisan Pregnant reap the benefits of avoiding the costs of to their child, or if they have nec- Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065), Congress turnover and keeping experienced employees essarily hard conditions. It is only the will ensure that workers who are pregnant on the job. And since pregnancy is tem- right thing to do, especially for those will be treated fairly in the workforce and porary, pregnancy accommodations are, by who are suffering. can continue earning income to support themselves and their families. Efforts to dis- definition, short-term; many of these accom- Now, as I have been listening to this modations are low and no cost. tract from the central goal of ensuring preg- debate, a concern has been raised about nant workers can maintain their health and The time is now to pass the Pregnant civil rights and religious organizations, the health of their pregnancies by inserting Workers Fairness Act. Thirty states and the considerations I am surprised that unnecessary, harmful, and politically divi- District of Columbia have enacted provisions haven’t been worked out before now. sive language into this bill undermines our explicitly granting pregnant employees the But let’s keep working on that and obligation to protect pregnant workers right to accommodations at work, from Mas- pass this important bill. across our country. sachusetts, New York, and California, to Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- While many pregnant individuals continue South Carolina, Utah, Nebraska, West Vir- working throughout their pregnancies with- ginia, and Tennessee. Millions of pregnant self such time as I may consume. out incident, there are instances when minor workers have benefitted from these protec- Mr. Speaker, being able to bear chil- accommodations are necessary at the work- tions, but a pregnant employee’s ability to dren is a great gift, and I am very place to ensure the safety of the expecting work safely should not depend on where she pleased that God gave me that oppor- mother and the baby. All too often, requests lives. tunity. for simple workplace accommodations like a

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Currently, pregnant workers may equity. Congress must protect expectant par- Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, continue to work without necessary accom- ents and pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness much has been said about the Civil modations because they fear losing their jobs Act, which will help to mitigate the racial Rights Act. Well, what do the organiza- and need the income, thus endangering their and economic injustices that pregnancy dis- tions that protect and promote the health or the health of their pregnancy. crimination perpetuates.’’—Rabbi Jonah Dov Civil Rights Act actually say? Without these protections, it is not uncom- Pesner, Director, Religious Action Center of More than 220 of them, I might add, Reform Judaism mon for pregnant workers to be let go or say that the Pregnant Workers Fair- forced out onto unpaid leave for requesting NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Jus- accommodations. Many others must quit tice urges all members of the House of Rep- ness Act is critical to promoting eco- their job to avoid risking the health of their resentatives to vote yes on the Pregnant nomic security for pregnant workers pregnancy. Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). In just the and their families. Passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness fall of 2020, this critical legislation received They say that women of color—more Act is a moral and economic imperative; more than 300 affirmative votes in the House than two-thirds of Black women, 55 two-thirds of women who had their first and now is the time to show the same over- percent of Native American women, child between 2006 and 2008, the last year for whelming support for pregnant workers. This common sense, bipartisan legislation is and 41 percent of Latina women—are which data is available, worked during preg- the sole primary breadwinners for their nancy, and 88 percent of these first-time faithful to the principles of Catholic Social mothers worked into their last trimester. Teaching—and the dignity of the human per- families. They say that they support Keeping these women healthy and in the son in particular—by caring for the health reasonable accommodations. workforce is paramount to family economic and economic security of pregnant people They say that a woman ought not be security. In 2020, 77.5 percent of mothers with and their families. Forcing workers to fired or be threatened with being fired children under age 6 worked full time, and choose between a healthy pregnancy and a for simply coming to work bearing a that number goes up to 81.2 percent for em- paycheck is immoral and the PWFA ends child, having a child. this injustice. NETWORK Lobby calls on the ployed mothers with children ages 6 to 17. They say that they support this leg- Millions of families rely on their earnings. In House of Representatives to quickly send the PWFA to the Senate to support working peo- islation. 2019, the last year for which data is avail- But the question really is, who are able, 41 percent of mothers were the sole or ple in the United States who are bringing primary breadwinners in their families, new life into the world.’’—Mary J. Novak, they? They are the Human Rights while 24.8 percent of mothers were co-bread- Executive Director, NETWORK Lobby for Campaign. They are the Anti-Defama- winners. Whole families suffer when preg- Catholic tion League. They are the League of nant workers are forced out of a job. The Catholic Labor Network strongly sup- Women Voters of the United States. The undersigned religious and faith-based ports the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act. They are the NAACP. They are the Pro-life and proworker, this essential legis- groups are united in support of the Pregnant American Civil Liberties Union. They Workers Fairness Act. We strongly urge you lation protects worker justice and honors families. No woman should have to choose are the AFL–CIO. They are Mary Kay to vote for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Henry. They are the Lawyers’ Com- Act. between her job and her unborn child.’’— Sincerely, the undersigned: Clayton Sinyai, Executive Director, Catholic mittee for Civil Rights Under Law. , Arizona Jews for Justice, Aytzim: Labor Network They are the NAACP Legal Defense Ecological Judaism, Bend the Arc: Jewish ‘‘National Council of Jewish Women knows and Educational Fund. They are Rabbi Action, Catholic Labor Network, Church that pregnancy discrimination is a racial Jonah Pesner. And they are for this World Service, Columban Center for Advo- justice issue. Black women, Latinas, and im- migrant women are more likely to hold in- legislation. cacy and Outreach, Congregation of Our Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, U.S. flexible and physically demanding jobs that present specific challenges for pregnant balance of my time. Provinces, Faith Action Network, Faith Ac- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, tion Network—Washington State. workers and are less likely to provide rea- Franciscan Action Network, Friends Com- sonable pregnancy accommodation. The could you advise as to how much time mittee on National Legislation, Jewish Alli- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would ensure is remaining on both sides? ance for Law and Social Action, Jewish Fam- that pregnant people do not have to choose The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- between a healthy pregnancy and their eco- ily & Children’s Service of Greater Boston, tleman from Virginia has 71⁄2 minutes Jewish Women International, Justice Re- nomic security.’’—Jody Rabhan, Chief Policy remaining. The gentlewoman from Officer, National Council of Jewish Women vival, Keshet, Leadership Conference of 1 ‘‘ln so many of our homes, children depend North Carolina has 12 ⁄2 minutes re- Women Religious, National Advocacy Center upon their mothers for placing food on the maining. of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Na- table. Moms work; that’s been the case for Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, tional Coalition Against Domestic Violence. years. Yet our laws and regulations are not National Council of Churches, National I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from keeping up. Too often, working women who Council of Jewish Women, NETWORK Lobby (Mr. HOYER), the majority are pregnant are not given appropriate ac- for Catholic Social Justice, Network of Jew- leader of the United States House of commodations while they are pregnant. Con- ish Human Service Agencies, Pax Christi Representatives. gress must pass the Pregnant Workers Fair- USA, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human ness Act that would ensure that pregnant Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I would Rights, Union for Reform Judaism, United workers are able to continue working safely, say in response to Mr. GREEN’s pas- Church of Christ, Justice and Witness Min- in the same way as workers with disabilities sionate speech: Me too. istries, Uri L’Tzedek. -- are accommodated’’—Lawrence E. Couch, Di- I rise in strong support of this bill, rector, National Advocacy Center of the Sis- and I am proud to bring it to the floor MAY 11, 2021. ters of the Good Shepherd for consideration, Mr. Speaker. FAITH LEADER STATEMENTS. OF SUPPORT FOR ‘‘Women of Reform Judaism is proud to ADLER PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT I appreciate Chairman N ’s support the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act. leadership in sponsoring and shep- ‘‘The Union for Reform Judaism is proud The COVID–19 pandemic has heightened the to support the Pregnant Workers Fairness urgent need to establish policies to protect herding it through the committee. Act. According to the ancient rabbis, work- essential workers—overwhelmingly Black I thank Chairman SCOTT, as well, for ers should not be put in the position where women, Latinas, immigrant women, and his efforts on behalf of this very impor- they have ‘‘to starve or afflict themselves in other Women of Color. Today, far too many tant piece of legislation. order to feed their children’’ (Tosefta Bava of these essential workers are denied tem- America still has a long way to go Metzia 8:2). With reasonable workplace ac- porary job-related accommodations in order when it comes to making our economy commodations, pregnant workers can keep to maintain a healthy pregnancy and are work for women and mothers. We have earning a livelihood while protecting their forced to make the heartbreaking choice be- seen that dramatically during COVID– health, so no worker faces the agonizing tween their family’s economic security and choice between a healthy pregnancy and their health. No worker should ever be forced 19. their family’s financial security. As the in- to make such a choice. Passing the Pregnant Too often, women are pressured to equitable impact of the pandemic has high- Workers Fairness Act is a moral imperative leave the workforce when they start a lighted, People of Color are more likely to and we urge members of Congress to support family.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:13 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.027 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 Women should not face discrimina- Logistics warehouse in Memphis, which modation.’’ Those pregnant women who are tion or adverse actions as a result of was reported in The New York Times. let go or pushed out for needing accommoda- pregnancy. I think everybody would, I Warehouse workers were denied minor tion face a double burden based on stereo- typing: After losing critical income at the hope, agree with that. and reasonable accommodations, like very moment their growing family needs it This legislation would prevent that less taxing workloads and shortened most, they must then fight to re-enter a job from happening by requiring employ- work shifts. These were pregnant work- market that assumes new mothers are less ers, Mr. Speaker, to make reasonable ers. competent and committed than fathers and accommodations so that pregnant As a result, several women suffered their childless peers. workers can remain on the job, earning miscarriages, some of which happened As the Supreme Court has repeatedly re- their incomes. while they were still on the warehouse affirmed, such sex role stereotyping is a Now, I know a thing or two about floor. problem of constitutional magnitude. In- deed, the constitutional right to be free of reasonable accommodations, frankly, I, along with Congresswoman invidious sex stereotyping ‘‘at the faultline as the principal sponsor of the Ameri- DELAURO and 97 of my colleagues, between work and family’’ is now well-estab- cans with Disabilities Act signed by wrote to the Education and Labor lished For instance, in Nevada Department President Bush on July 26, 1990. When I Committee to urge the 115th Congress of Human Resources v. Hibbs, the Court re- sponsored the bill more than 30 years to take decisive action and consider jected the ‘‘sex-role stereotype’’ that ‘‘wom- ago, that legislation incorporated the the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. en’s family duties trump those of the work- concept of reasonable workplace ac- I also participated in the Education place. Craig v. Boren, the Court rejected and Labor Committee’s subcommittee ‘‘outdated misconceptions concerning the commodations, in that case, for em- role of females in the home rather than in ployees with disabilities. hearing on this bill last Congress. the ’marketplace and world of ideas.’ ’’ And, Pregnancy, of course, is not a dis- Many pregnant workers are being in Califano v. Westcott, the Court rejected ability. It is a joy. But there are cer- forced to choose between maintaining a ‘‘the baggage of sexual stereotypes that pre- tainly dangers faced by pregnant work- healthy pregnancy and losing their sumes the father has the primary responsi- ers that could threaten the health of jobs at a time when both their bility to provide a home and its essentials, the woman and her unborn child, in- healthcare and their economic security while the mother is the center of home and are crucial. family life.’’ cluding heavy lifting and exposure to Yet state employers continue to partici- toxic substances. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act pate in and foster unconstitutional sex dis- That is why it is essential for preg- will ensure that pregnant workers get crimination, including gender-role stereo- nant workers to receive reasonable ac- accommodations when they need them typing, by failing to provide reasonable ac- commodations that protect their safe- without facing discrimination or retal- commodations to allow pregnant women to ty in the workplace without being de- iation in the workplace by putting in be both mothers and wage earners. The prob- moted or losing their jobs and, of place a clear, explicit pregnancy ac- lem is pervasive. To offer just a handful of course, to protect the rights and safety commodation framework similar to the examples: accommodation standard that has been In Alabama, Devyn Williams, a correc- of their babies. tional officer trainee, informed her em- Protecting the rights and safety of in place for decades for workers with ployer, the Alabama Department of Correc- pregnant workers in our economy is disabilities. tions, that she was pregnant. Corrections of- something Democrats have cham- I urge passage of this bill. I include ficials immediately began to discuss how to pioned for a very long time, Mr. Speak- in the RECORD the Better Balance re- terminate Williams, with one deputy com- er, and we passed this legislation last port on the need for this law in spite of missioner commenting in an email, ‘‘Let me Congress, as well. inaction by the State and the need for guess, we have to pay this person [Williams] through the entire pregnancy[?]’’. At offi- But I hope that this is an issue where the 14th Amendment to be invoked. About eight States are included here. cials’ urging, Williams provided a doctor’s Democrats and Republicans—Mr. FOR- note recommending she be excused from the TENBERRY just spoke very well—can MAY 13, 2021. state’s monthly physical training session come together, in a bipartisan way, to A BETTER BALANCE LEGAL ANALYSIS OF STATE due to her pregnancy. Upon receipt of the protect mothers-to-be and their chil- ACTOR PREGNANCY-RELATED GENDER DIS- note, one corrections official emailed the dren. CRIMINATION others, ‘‘[t]his [doctor’s note] will give us I hope that the Senate will join the Decades after Congress passed the Preg- grounds to separate [Plaintiff] from service.’’ House in adopting these protections, nancy Discrimination Act (‘‘PDA’’), preg- The state promptly fired Williams. In one which are so essential at a time when nant workers continue to face pernicious and sense, Williams was lucky: Alabama officials unconstitutional gender discrimination at had the poor judgment to document their millions of women are eager to rejoin the hands of their employers, including state animus. Their emails made explicit the un- the workforce and continue pursuing actors. constitutional sex stereotypes motivating careers that bring them and their fami- Evidence of persistent discrimination by their refusal to accommodate. Employers do lies opportunity and economic secu- state actors against pregnant workers in not always put the animus underlying their rity. need of accommodation warrants—and in- failures to accommodate in discoverable I thank Chairman NADLER again for deed demands—Congress’s exercise of its emails. The PDA has failed to root out such his leadership. I thank Mr. SCOTT for Section 5 power under the Fourteenth intentional yet ‘‘subtle [forms of] discrimi- his leadership, as well. Amendment to remedy and deter violations nation that [are] difficult to detect on a of equal protection. case-by-case basis,’’ thanks in part to a proof I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this legisla- In the 21st century, sex discrimination structure that demands onerous and lengthy tion. against pregnant workers often takes the litigation. (Williams was still litigating her Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the form of reliance on insidious gender role case nearly five years after she requested ac- balance of my time. stereotyping concerning women’s place in commodation.) Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, the home and in the workplace. Too often, In Oklahoma, Clarisa Borchert, a childcare I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from such stereotypes—such as, that motherhood attendant, informed her employer, a state Tennessee (Mr. COHEN), the chair of the and employment are irreconcilable—force university child care center, that she was Subcommittee on the Constitution, pregnant women ‘‘to choose between having pregnant. When Borchert’s doctor rec- a child and having a job.’’ Stereotyping sur- ommended a 20-pound lifting restriction— Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the rounding pregnancy and motherhood is per- which Borchert believed would allow her to Judiciary Committee. vasive, and biases can be intentional, im- continue to care for infants—the state told Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise plicit, unconscious, or structural. For in- her that she would not be permitted to work today in strong support of the Preg- stance, a study published in June 2020 sur- ‘‘with restrictions of any kind.’’ The gender- nant Workers Fairness Act. veying pregnant women who work in phys- based animus underlying the state’s blanket This meaningful legislation will pro- ically demanding jobs found that 63 percent refusal to accommodate Borchert’s preg- tect pregnant workers who have suf- of women surveyed worried about facing neg- nancy was revealed by the ‘‘daily dispar- fered because of insufficient workplace ative stereotypes related to their pregnancy, aging comments’’ made by Borchert’s boss protections, a story far too familiar to and many avoided asking for accommoda- and other employees about her pregnancy. tions, sensing instead that they needed to For instance, in response to Borchert’s ‘‘se- many workers in my district in Mem- overexert themselves physically in order to vere and ongoing nausea and vomiting phis, Tennessee. avoid stereotyping. As a result, the study’s caused by her pregnancy,’’ her boss told her In 2018, I was shocked to read of the authors recommended ‘‘creat[ing] better so- to ‘‘get over it’’ and accused her of feigning disturbing workplace abuses in an XPO cial support for utilizing pregnancy accom- illness, telling Borchert that she ‘‘wasn’t

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Mr. Speaker, tients, which her state employer denied be- [R]ecent decisions further illustrate how how much time do I have remaining? cause, in the words of her supervisors, the steep a barrier Young and its comparator The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- university ‘‘does not accommodate pregnant standard have erected to proving pregnancy tleman from Virginia has 51⁄2 minutes women.’’ As a result of the strain of chang- discrimination in court. Workers, especially remaining. The gentlewoman from ing one patient, Jackson had to be rushed to low-wage workers—and particularly women North Carolina has 121⁄2 minutes re- of color—typically do not have access to the emergency room and ‘‘nearly [went] into maining. pre-term labor.’’ In defense of its refusal to their coworkers’ personnel files and do not accommodate Jackson’s pregnancy, her state otherwise know how they are being treated. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, employer invoked a common sex stereotype Often, this information is rightly confiden- I yield myself 41⁄2 minutes. about pregnant women: that she was simply tial, which means a pregnant worker would Mr. Speaker, the Pregnant Workers ‘‘using her pregnancy as an excuse for not be unable to find the information needed to Fairness Act is based on the simple doing her work.’’ The state terminated her show they are entitled to an accommodation. idea that no one in this country should shortly thereafter. Second, litigating accommodation cases have to choose between financial secu- under the PDA has proven so onerous and In Tennessee, Amber Burnett, a veterinary rity and a healthy pregnancy. assistant, informed her employer, a state timeconsuming as to be wholly ineffective in university, that she was pregnant. When the lives of real women. As noted above, This concept of fairness for pregnant Burnett alerted her employer that she could Devyn Williams was still litigating her ac- workers is precisely why both Demo- still work but that her physician had advised commodation case nearly five years after she crats and Republicans came together minimal or no contact with diseased animals requested accommodation. Such delay has to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness placed in isolation, her employer told her devastating consequences for pregnant work- Act in the last Congress. that ‘‘she should begin looking for another ers who need accommodation promptly, not Let’s be clear. Reasonable protec- job.’’ Shortly thereafter, the state termi- five years later. As our co-president testi- tions for workers are nothing new in fied: nated her. In justifying the termination, the our Nation’s workplaces. Employers al- state claimed concern for the potential for Most pregnant workers do not have the re- harm to Burnett’s pregnancy—a rationale sources, time, or desire to engage in ready have several decades of experi- that the Supreme Court recognized decades timeconsuming and stressful litigation to at- ence providing reasonable accommoda- ago is rooted in impermissible sex discrimi- tempt to obtain such information. They tions for workers with disabilities nation. want, and need, to be able to receive an ac- under the Americans with Disabilities In North Carolina, Lauren Burch, a special commodation promptly, so they can con- Act. agent, informed her employer, the state alco- tinue earning income while maintaining a We have heard about the fact that it healthy pregnancy. hol enforcement agency, that she was preg- doesn’t include a religious exemption. nant. On her doctor’s advice, Burch re- Finally, even when pregnant workers win quested light duty status to avoid ‘‘situa- their PDA accommodation cases, it is be- Well, the Religious Freedom Restora- tions that would put her at risk for physical cause they are lucky enough to find the per- tion Act still applies. The First altercations.’’ Her state employer approved fect comparator or, like Devyn Williams, to Amendment still applies. But there is the request but assigned her to a worksite have a state employer foolish enough to doc- no reason to give a wholesale exemp- that ‘‘required a daily, six-hour round-trip ument their gender animus in a ‘‘smoking tion to religious organizations, because commute’’ (for which she was provided ‘‘no gun’’ email—the kinds of evidence courts what are you exempting them from? work credit for travel time’’ and was forced have deemed necessary to prevail under the PDA. The many pregnant women who lack Providing water for pregnant workers, to use ‘‘her personal vehicle at her own ex- giving a bathroom break to a pregnant pense’’). The state refused to grant her an as- such evidence—but who nevertheless are de- signment with a shorter commute—despite nied the accommodations they need due to worker, is that what they need an ex- Burch’s doctor’s recommendation that she their state employers’ animus and stereo- emption from? travel no more than 1.5 hours—and pushed types—do not bring suit at all, a reality A We need to make sure that those ac- her onto unpaid leave. Better Balance often hears from workers on commodations are available to all In Illinois, Tracy Atteberry, a police offi- its legal helpline. If a standard is so onerous pregnant women who are working and cer, informed her employer, the Illinois as to prevent workers from seeking justice, that organizations with at least 15 that means current law offers no adequate State Police, that she was pregnant. Upon workers are guaranteeing protections the advice of her doctor, she requested light remedy for a pernicious, unconstitutional duty, which the state denied, despite pro- form of discrimination. for pregnant workers in Federal law. viding light duty to other non-pregnant em- The PDA’s failure to combat states’ record b 1015 ployees with medical needs. Instead, the of unconstitutional gender discrimination state forced Atteberry to use up her personal demands further action by Congress. Where, By doing that, this bill will eliminate time prior to giving birth to her child. as here, ‘‘Congress ha[s] already tried unsuc- the confusing patchwork of State and In Oregon, Maricruz Caravantes, a care- cessfully’’ to remedy violations of equal pro- local workplace standards that workers giver, informed her employer, a state agen- tection and such ‘‘previous legislative at- and employers are currently forced to cy, that she had a high-risk pregnancy. Upon tempts ha[ve] failed,’’ then ‘‘added prophy- navigate. This legislation has broad the advice of her doctor, Caravantes re- lactic measures’’ are justified and, indeed, support across the political spectrum quested—and was denied—assistance with imperative. The Pregnant Workers Fairness lifting patients, causing her to ‘‘seriously Act (PWFA) is just such a measure. and our communities. injure[]’’ her back. The PWFA is narrow, tailored, and tar- In a recent nationwide survey, 89 per- In Kansas, Deanna Porter, a psychiatric geted to combat gender discrimination, in- cent of voters say they support the aide, informed her employer, a state hos- cluding invalid sex role stereotypes about Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Labor pital, that she was pregnant. When Porter’s the place of ‘‘mothers or mothers-to-be’’ in unions; civil rights groups, as we have doctor advised that she avoid lifting more the work sphere. By requiring reasonable ac- heard; and the business community, in- than 40 pounds, the state refused to allow commodation of pregnant workers only cluding the Chamber of Commerce, where doing so would not cause employers Porter to work with the lifting restriction in have all endorsed this proposal as it is. place and sent her home. Shortly thereafter, undue hardship, the PWFA is carefully craft- she was terminated. ed to deter and quickly remedy unconstitu- It is imperative that we finally guar- Due to a combination of gaps in the law tional sex discrimination in the hiring, re- antee pregnant workers access to rea- and narrow judicial interpretations, tention, and promotion of young (poten- sonable workplace accommodations. Congress’s efforts through the PDA to eradi- tially-pregnant) women and soon-to-become Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD cate ‘‘the pervasive presumption that women mothers. Moreover reasonable accommoda- a letter signed by over 250 organiza- are mothers first, and workers second’’ have tions for pregnancy are inherently time-lim- tions in support of H.R. 1065, the Preg- ‘‘proved ineffective for a number of reasons.’’ ited, and the vast majority of accommoda- nant Workers Fairness Act. First, as described in A Better Balance’s re- tions pregnant workers need, like the right port, ‘‘Long Overdue,’’ two-thirds of women to carry a water bottle or sit on a stool at a MAY 11, 2021. lose their PDA pregnancy accommodation retail counter, are low-cost or no-cost. The Re Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. claims in court. A high percentage of these minimal (or non-existent) economic cost of a DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: As organiza- losses can be traced to courts’ rejection of pregnancy accommodation is one reason tions committed to promoting the health pregnant workers’ comparators or to work- major industry groups, such as the U.S. and economic security of our nation’s fami- ers’ inability to find a comparator, under the Chamber of Commerce, champion the PWFA. lies, we urge you to support the Pregnant

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Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Ken- for American Progress, Center for Law and In the last few decades, there has been a tucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Massa- Social Policy (CLASP), Center for LGBTQ dramatic demographic shift in the work- chusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Economic, Advancement & Research, Center force. Not only do women now make up al- Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Caro- for Parental Leave Leadership, Center for most half of the workforce, but there are lina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Public Justice, Center for Reproductive more pregnant workers than ever before and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Rights, Chosen Vessels Midwifery Services, they are working later into their preg- West Virginia, Vermont, Virginia, and Wash- Church World Service, Clearinghouse on nancies. The simple reality is that some ington. Lawmakers have concluded that ac- Women’s Issues, CLUW. pregnant workers—especially those in phys- commodating pregnant workers who need it Coalition for Restaurant Safety & Health, ically demanding jobs—will have a medical is a measured approach grounded in family Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), need for a temporary job-related accommo- values and basic fairness. Coalition on Human Needs, Congregation of dation in order to maintain a healthy preg- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is nec- Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, nancy. Yet, too often, instead of providing essary because it promotes long-term eco- U.S. Provinces, Connecticut Women’s Edu- pregnant workers with an accommodation, nomic security and workplace fairness. When cation and Legal Fund (CWEALF), DC Doro- employers will fire or push them onto unpaid accommodations allow pregnant workers to thy Day Catholic Worker, Disability Rights leave, depriving them of a paycheck and continue to work, they can maintain income Education & Defense Fund, Disciples Center health insurance at a time when it may be and seniority, while forced leave sets new for Public Witness, Economic Policy Insti- most needed. parents back with lost wages and missed ad- tute, Equality Ohio, Equal Pay Today, Equal Additionally, discrimination affects preg- vancement opportunities. When pregnant Rights Advocates, Every Texan, Every Moth- nant workers across race and ethnicity, but workers are fired, not only do they and their er, Inc., Family Equality, Family Values @ women of color and immigrants may be at families lose critical income, but they must Work, Farmworker Justice, Feminist Major- particular risk. Latinas, Black women and fight extra hard to re-enter a job market ity Foundation, First Focus Campaign for immigrant women are more likely to hold that is especially brutal on those who are Children. certain inflexible and physically demanding pregnant and unemployed. Futures Without Violence, Gender Equal- jobs that can present specific challenges for The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is ity Law Center, Gender Justice, Grand- pregnant workers, such as cashiers, home vital because it supports healthy preg- mothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR!), Ha- health aides, food service workers, and nancies. The choice between risking a job dassah, The Women’s Zionist, Organization cleaners, making reasonable accommoda- and risking the health of a pregnancy is one of America, Inc., Hawai‘i Children’s Action tions on the job even more important, and no one should have to make. Pregnant work- Network Speaks!, Health Care For America loss of wages and health insurance due to ers who cannot perform some aspects of their Now, Healthier Moms and Babies, Healthy pregnancy discrimination especially chal- usual duties without risking their own Children Project, Inc., Healthy and Free lenging. American families and the Amer- health or the health of their pregnancy, but Tennessee, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies ican economy depend on women’s income: we whose families cannot afford to lose their in- Coalition of Georgia, HealthyWomen, His- cannot afford to force pregnant workers out come, may continue working under dan- panic Federation, Hoosier Action, Human of work. gerous conditions. There are health con- Rights Watch, ICNA CSJ, In Our Own Voice: In 2015, in Young v. United Parcel Service, sequences to pushing pregnant workers out National Black Women’s Reproductive Jus- the Supreme Court held that a failure to of the workforce as well. Stress from job loss tice Agenda, Indiana Chapter of the Amer- make accommodations for pregnant workers can increase the risk of having a premature ican Academy of Pediatrics, Indiana Insti- with medical needs will sometimes violate baby and/or a baby with low birth weight. In tute for Working Families. the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 addition, if workers are not forced to use Indianapolis Urban League, Institute for (PDA). Yet, even after Young, pregnant their leave during pregnancy, they may have Women’s Policy Research, Interfaith Work- workers are still not getting the accom- more leave available to take following child- ers Justice, Justice for Migrant Women, modations they need to stay safe and birth, which in turn facilitates lactation, Kansas Action for Children, Kansas healthy on the job and employers lack clar- bonding with and caring for a new child, and Breastfeeding Coalition, KWH Law Center ity as to their obligations under the law. The recovering from childbirth. for Social Justice and Change, La Leche Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will provide For all of these reasons, we urge you to League Alliance, La Leche League USA, a clear, predictable rule: employers must support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. LatinoJustice PRLDEF, LCLAA, Legal Aid provide reasonable accommodations for limi- We also welcome the opportunity to pro- at Work, Legal Momentum, The Women’s tations arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, vide you with additional information. Legal Defense and Education Fund, Legal or related medical conditions, unless this Sincerely, Voice, Mabel Wadsworth Center, Main Street would pose an undue hardship. A Better Balance, American Civil Liberties Alliance, Maine Women’s Lobby, Make It The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is Union, National Partnership for Women & Work Nevada, Mana, A National Latina Or- modeled after the Americans with Disabil- Families, National Women’s Law Center, ganization. ities Act (ADA) and offers employers and em- 1,000 Days, 2020 Mom, 9to5, ACTION OHIO Co- March of Dimes, Maternal Mental Health ployees a familiar reasonable accommoda- alition For Battered Women, Advocates for Leadership Alliance, MCCOY (Marion Coun- tion framework to follow. Under the ADA, Youth, AFL-CIO, African American Min- ty Commission on Youth), Methodist Federa- workers with disabilities enjoy clear statu- isters In Action, Alaska Breastfeeding Coali- tion for Social Action, Michigan tory protections and need not prove how tion, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, All- Breastfeeding Network, Michigan League for other employees are treated in order to ob- Options, Academy of Nutrition and Dietet- Public Policy, Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, tain necessary accommodations. Pregnant ics, American Academy of Pediatrics, Amer- Minus 9 to 5, Mississippi Black Women’s workers deserve the same clarity and ican Association of University, Women Roundtable, Mom Congress, MomsRising, streamlined process and should not have to (AAUW), American Association of Univer- Monroe County NOW, Mother Hubbard’s Cup- ascertain how their employer treats others sity, Women (AAUW) Indianapolis, American board, Mothering Justice, Mother’s Own in order to understand their own accommo- College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Milk Matters, MS Black Women’s Round- dation rights, as the Supreme Court’s ruling American Federation of State, County and table & MS, Women’s Economic Security Ini- currently requires. Municipal Employees. tiative, NAACP, NARAL Pro-Choice Amer- Evidence from states and cities that have American Federation of Teachers, Amer- ica, National Advocacy Center of the Sisters adopted laws similar to the Pregnant Work- ican Public Health Association, AnitaB.org, of the Good Shepherd, National Asian Pacific ers Fairness Act suggests that providing this Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF). clarity reduces lawsuits and, most impor- AFL-CIO, Association of Farmworker Oppor- National Association of Pediatric Nurse tantly, helps ensure that workers can obtain tunity Programs, Association of Maternal & Practitioners, National Association of Social necessary reasonable accommodations in a Child Health Programs, Association of State Workers, National Association of Social timely manner, which keeps pregnant work- Public Health Nutritionists, Autistic Self Workers NH Chapter, National Advocates for ers healthy and earning an income when Advocacy Network, Baby Cafe USA, Beau- Pregnant Women, National Birth Equity Col- they need it most. Workers should not have fort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health laborative, National Center for Law and Eco- to choose between providing for their family Services, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, nomic Justice, National Center for Lesbian and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and Black Women’s Roundtable, Bazelon Center Rights, National Center for Parent Leader- the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would for Mental Health Law, Bloom, Baby! Birth- ship, Advocacy, and Community Empower- ensure that all those working for covered ing Services, Bread For the World. ment (National PLACE), National Coalition employers would be protected. Breastfeeding Coalition of Delaware, for the Homeless, National Coalition of 100 The need for the Pregnant Workers Fair- Breastfeeding Family Friendly Commu- Black Women, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter, ness Act is recognized across ideological and nities, Breastfeeding Hawaii, BreastfeedLA, National Coalition Against Domestic Vio- partisan lines. Thirty states and D.C. have Building Pathways, Inc, California lence, National Consumers League, National

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.029 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2341 Council for Occupational Safety and Health McLean County, YWCA Northwestern Illi- Constitution does not give us that (National COSH). nois, YWCA USA, YWCA of the University of right. National Council of Jewish Women, Na- Illinois, ZERO TO THREE. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote, and tional Council of Jewish Women Cleveland, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), I yield back the balance of my time. Atlanta Section, National Domestic Workers lastly, I thank Chairman NADLER and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Alliance, National Education Association, Congressman KATKO for their leader- I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman National Employment Law Project, National ship on this important legislation. from California (Ms. PELOSI), the Employment Lawyers Association, National Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote, and Speaker of the House of Representa- Health Law Program, National Hispanic I reserve the balance of my time. tives. Council on Aging, National Network to End Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank Domestic Violence, National Organization self 30 seconds. the gentleman for the recognition and for Women, National Urban League, National Mr. Speaker, the chairman of the WIC Association, National Women’s Health for his leadership, and that of the com- Network, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic So- committee just said that this is going mittee in bringing this important bi- cial Justice, New Jersey Breastfeeding Coali- to stop the patchwork of laws related partisan legislation to the floor. tion, New Jersey Citizen Action, New Jersey to this issue. I salute the gentleman; I salute Time to Care Coalition. Au contraire, Mr. Chairman. This is JERRY NADLER, an author of this legis- New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force, going to add to the confusion, which is lation, the chair of the Committee on New Working Majority, North Carolina Jus- the point I have been making over and the Judiciary; Mr. KATKO for his lead tice Center, Northwest Arkansas over and over again. Simple addition of cosponsorship; among other Republican Breastfeeding Coalition, Nurse-Family Part- nership, Nutrition First, Ohio Alliance to the reference to the Civil Rights Act members, to make this strongly bipar- End Sexual Violence, Ohio Coalition for would keep us from adding to the tisan. Labor Union Women, Ohio Domestic Vio- patchwork of laws and the confusion Mr. Speaker, I am excited about this lence Network, Ohio Federation of Teachers, that this bill is going to create. And I legislation as a mother of five chil- Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive am sorely disappointed that we could dren—four daughters, one son—nine Choice, Ohio Women’s Alliance, Oxfam not work out this last little accommo- grandchildren. This is about a recogni- America, Paid Leave For All, Partnership for dation. tion of being family-friendly in our leg- America’s Children, Peirce Consulting LLC, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of islation, as more women are a part of Coalition of Labor Union, Women Philly CLUW, Philadelphia NOW my time. the economic success of our country. Education Fund, Philaposh, Physicians for Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the Reproductive Health, Planned Parenthood I have one last speaker, and I reserve Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a Federation of America. the balance of my time. strong bipartisan step to ensure that PL+US: Paid Leave for the United States, Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- women are no longer forced to choose Poder Latinx, Pontikes Law LLC, PowHer self such time as I may consume. between maintaining a healthy preg- New York, Pray First Mission Ministries, Mr. Speaker, House Republicans will nancy and paycheck—a choice that, for Pretty Mama Breastfeeding, LLC, Prevent not stand for discrimination of any Child Abuse NC, Public Advocacy for Kids many, has serious health consequences. (PAK), Restaurant Opportunities Center kind. As a mother, a grandmother, and This landmark legislation advances United, RESULTS, RESULTS DC/MD, Shriv- a very strong pro-life advocate, work- the health of women and children, the er Center on Poverty Law, SisterReach, place protections for pregnant women financial security of families, and, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), are particularly important to me. My really, the dynamism of our American Solutions for Breastfeeding, Speaking of Republican colleagues and I have long economy. And its passage—while long Birth, Southwest Women’s Law Center, The been committed to policies and laws overdue—is particularly urgent, as the International Union, United Automobile, that empower all Americans to achieve lives and livelihood of so many are Aerospace and Agricultural Implement success, and this includes current pro- under threat from the coronavirus. Workers of America (UAW), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, tections in Federal law for pregnant Again, I thank the chairman and Mr. The Little Timmy Project, The National workers. KATKO, Mr. NADLER, and so many oth- Domestic Violence Hotline, The Ohio Wom- While meaningful and necessary bi- ers for their leadership in passing this en’s Public Policy Network, The Women and partisan improvements were made to bill. And I thank all the cosponsors. Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsyl- H.R. 1065, it falls short in protecting Again, as a mother of five, I am espe- vania, The Women’s Law Center of Mary- one of the Nation’s most treasured cially proud to support the bill. And I land, The Zonta Club of Greater Queens, rights: Freedom of religion. want to salute all the mothers and TIME’S UP Now, U.S. Breastfeeding Com- Democrats’ refusal to include a com- women who have spoken out, often mittee, Ujima Inc: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Com- monsense, current-law provision that risking professional retaliation, to end munity, UltraViolet, Union for Reform Juda- protects religious organizations from pregnancy discrimination in the work- ism, United Church of Christ Justice and being forced to make employment deci- place. Witness Ministries, United Electrical, Radio sions that conflict with their faith is This is what this means: It means and Machine Workers of America (UE), shortsighted and disappointing. Con- that too often when a pregnant worker United Food and Commercial Workers Inter- gress should not be in the business of asks for a temporary job-related national Union (UFCW), United Spinal Asso- taking away rights from the American accomodation, she will be fired or ciation, United State of Women, United people. pushed onto unpaid leave, deprived of Steelworkers, United Today, Stronger To- morrow. In fact, as we all know, the Constitu- her paycheck and health insurance Universal Health Care Action Network of tion starts with the three most impor- when she needs them most. Ohio, VA NOW, Inc., Virginia Breastfeeding tant words outside the Bible: We the This is particularly true in many Advisory Committee, Virginia Breastfeeding People. physically taxing jobs, which tend to Coalition, Voices for Progress, Wabanaki And then in the First Amendment to be low wage and traditionally domi- Women’s Coalition, We All Rise, West Vir- the Constitution—and I want to jog the nated by women. And that is why we ginia Breastfeeding Alliance, Western Kan- memories of my colleagues—the Con- must pass the Pregnant Workers Fair- sas Birthkeeping, William E. Morris Insti- tute for Justice (Arizona), Women and Girls stitution enshrines the right of reli- ness Act, putting in place a clear, ex- Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania, gious freedom by saying: ‘‘Congress plicit pregnancy accommodation Women Employed, Women of Reform Juda- shall make no law respecting an estab- framework, similar to the standard ism, Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga. lishment of religion’’—and this is very that has been in place for decades for Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, Women’s important, the next part—‘‘or prohib- workers with disabilities, which I was Law Project, Women’s March, Women’s iting the free exercise thereof.’’ proud to be part of. Our distinguished Media Center, Women’s Rights and Em- That is what we are talking about leader, Mr. HOYER, has been a major powerment Network, Women4Change, Work- here today. We are talking about the leader in that regard. place Fairness, Workplace Justice Project at Loyola Law Clinic, Worksafe, WV free exercise of religion. I will say Mr. Speaker, this legislation is also a Breastfeeding Alliance, WV Perinatal Part- again: Congress should not be in the matter of justice. As nearly 300 groups nership, Inc., YWCA Dayton, YWCA Greater business of attempting to take away from the ACLU to Zero To Three re- Cincinnati, YWCA Mahoning Valley, YWCA rights from the American people. The cently wrote to Congress—from A to

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Schweikert Takano Schultz Scott (VA) Tenney challenges for pregnant workers. . . . Waters The vote was taken by electronic de- Scott, David Thompson (CA) Watson Coleman This can make reasonable accommoda- vice, and there were—yeas 315, nays Sewell Thompson (MS) Welch tions on the job even more important, Sherman Tiffany 101, not voting 14, as follows: Wenstrup and loss of wages and health insurance Sherrill Titus [Roll No. 143] Sires Tlaib Wexton due to pregnancy discrimination espe- Wild YEAS—315 Slotkin Tonko cially challenging.’’ Smith (MO) Torres (CA) Williams (GA) I think it is important to note that Adams Escobar Lawrence Smith (NJ) Torres (NY) Williams (TX) Aguilar Eshoo Lawson (FL) Wilson (FL) this legislation is important also from Smith (WA) Trahan Allred Espaillat Lee (CA) Soto Trone Wilson (SC) the standpoint of hiring. We want to Amodei Evans Lee (NV) Spanberger Turner Wittman make sure that employers who are hir- Auchincloss Feenstra Leger Fernandez Spartz Underwood Womack ing someone know there is a level play- Axne Ferguson Lesko Speier Upton Yarmuth Bacon Fischbach Levin (CA) Stanton Valadao Zeldin ing field should the woman of child- Balderson Fitzpatrick Levin (MI) bearing age—or even already blessed Barraga´ n Fleischmann Lieu NAYS—101 with a pregnancy—that this is a posi- Bass Fletcher Lofgren Aderholt Fulcher McClintock Beatty Fortenberry Lowenthal Allen Gibbs McHenry tive initiative for their workplace and Bentz Foster Lucas Armstrong Gohmert Miller (IL) their treating that person with respect Bera Frankel, Lois Luria Arrington Good (VA) Miller (WV) is not placing them at any disadvan- Beyer Gaetz Lynch Babin Gooden (TX) Bice (OK) Gallagher Malinowski Moore (AL) tage if the playing field is level. Baird Gosar Nehls Bilirakis Gallego Malliotakis Banks Graves (MO) This comes at a time when—I men- Bishop (GA) Garamendi Maloney, Norman Barr Green (TN) Palazzo tioned about the pandemic—around 2 Blumenauer Garbarino Carolyn B. Bishop (NC) Greene (GA) Palmer million women were pushed out of the Blunt Rochester Garcia (CA) Maloney, Sean Boebert Grothman Bonamici Garcı´a (IL) Manning Pence labor force. One out of four women re- Brady Guest Bost Garcia (TX) Matsui Brooks Harris Perry port they are still worse off financially Bourdeaux Gimenez McBath Buck Harshbarger Pfluger than a year ago. Studies show it will Bowman Gomez McCarthy Budd Hern Posey Boyle, Brendan Gonzales, Tony McCaul Burchett Herrell Reschenthaler take 18 months longer for the women’s F. Gonzalez (OH) McCollum employment to rebound from the pan- Cammack Hice (GA) Rice (SC) Brown Gonzalez, McEachin Carl Higgins (LA) Rodgers (WA) demic than for men’s. And the reduc- Brownley Vicente McGovern Carter (GA) Jackson Rogers (AL) tion of women’s work hours and labor Buchanan Gottheimer McKinley Carter (TX) Johnson (LA) Rose Bucshon Granger McNerney Cawthorn Jordan Rosendale force participation is said to erase tens Burgess Graves (LA) Meeks Cheney Joyce (PA) Rouzer of billions of dollars from our economy. Bush Green, Al (TX) Meijer Cline Keller Roy Bustos Grijalva Meng American women are part of the en- Cloud Kelly (PA) Scott, Austin Butterfield Guthrie Mfume Clyde LaHood gine of America’s economy and the key Calvert Hagedorn Miller-Meeks Sessions to building back better after this cri- Crawford Lamborn Smith (NE) Carbajal Harder (CA) Moolenaar Davidson LaTurner ´ Smucker sis. And again, as we all say: When Cardenas Hayes Mooney DesJarlais Letlow Steube women succeed, America succeeds. Carson Herrera Beutler Moore (UT) Donalds Long Taylor Carter (LA) Higgins (NY) Moore (WI) Duncan Loudermilk And we can apply that to say: When Cartwright Hill Morelle Timmons women of childbearing age succeed, Dunn Luetkemeyer Case Himes Moulton Fallon Mace Van Duyne America certainly succeeds. Casten Hinson Mrvan Fitzgerald Mann Walberg And for mothers and women who are Castor (FL) Hollingsworth Mullin Foxx Massie Weber (TX) Castro (TX) Horsford Murphy (NC) pregnant, the challenges are even grav- Franklin, C. Mast Westerman Chabot Houlahan Nadler Scott McClain er because our Nation still lacks suffi- Chu Hoyer Napolitano cient workplace protections against Cicilline Hudson Neal NOT VOTING—14 Clark (MA) Huffman Neguse Bergman Hartzler Stivers pregnancy discrimination. Clarke (NY) Huizenga Newhouse Biggs Kelly (MS) Mr. Speaker, that is why this legisla- Cleaver Issa Newman Thompson (PA) Estes Meuser Clyburn Jackson Lee Norcross Webster (FL) tion is so very important and is con- Golden Murphy (FL) Cohen Jacobs (CA) Nunes Young sistent with what we pledge—liberty Griffith Simpson Cole Jacobs (NY) O’Halleran and justice for all women. Comer Jayapal Obernolte b 1103 I am very excited about this because, Connolly Jeffries Ocasio-Cortez as we all know, pregnancy is a blessing Cooper Johnson (GA) Omar Messrs. RICE of South Carolina, to any family, and we do not want any Correa Johnson (OH) Owens MAST, and Mrs. RODGERS of Wash- Costa Johnson (SD) Pallone intervention that can be avoided in Courtney Johnson (TX) Panetta ington changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ terms of accommodating the needs of Craig Jones Pappas to ‘‘nay.’’ women who are pregnant. Crenshaw Joyce (OH) Pascrell Mr. WITTMAN and Mrs. FISCHBACH Crist Kahele Payne changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Mr. Speaker, I salute all of you. I am Crow Kaptur Perlmutter very excited about this legislation and Cuellar Katko Peters ‘‘yea.’’ I am so glad it will have strong bipar- Curtis Keating Phillips So the bill was passed. tisan support. Davids (KS) Kelly (IL) Pingree The result of the vote was announced Davis, Danny K. Khanna Pocan Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Davis, Rodney Kildee Porter as above recorded. I yield back the balance of my time. Dean Kilmer Pressley A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DeFazio Kim (CA) Price (NC) the table. ant to House Resolution 380, the pre- DeGette Kim (NJ) Quigley Stated for: DeLauro Kind Raskin vious question is ordered on the bill, as DelBene Kinzinger Reed Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I amended. Delgado Kirkpatrick Rice (NY) voted in error on rollcall 143. I mistakenly The question is on the engrossment Demings Krishnamoorthi Rogers (KY) voted no when I intended to vote yes. DeSaulnier Kuster Ross and third reading of the bill. Deutch Kustoff Roybal-Allard Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, today I am ab- The bill was ordered to be engrossed Diaz-Balart LaMalfa Ruiz sent due to a family matter. Had I been and read a third time, and was read the Dingell Lamb Ruppersberger present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall third time. Doggett Langevin Rush No. 143 (H.R. 1065). Doyle, Michael Larsen (WA) Rutherford The SPEAKER pro tempore. The F. Larson (CT) Ryan Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. Speak- question is on passage of the bill. Emmer Latta Salazar er, I voted no on H.R. 1065, however, this

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Had I been cus, to Ghana. crimes targeting the AAPI community present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall Mr. Whip, you were a leader in that since the start of the pandemic. No. 143. delegation, and you know how moving H. Res. 275, a resolution condemning Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I it was. the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Geor- was absent from votes today due to Mis- But Michael brought, in his DNA, the gia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming sissippi National Guard obligations. Had I spirit of his father, Isaac, who was the House of Representatives’ commit- been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on watching down from Heaven and saw ment to combatting hate, bigotry, and rollcall No. 143. Michael be part of that historic trip. violence against the AAPI community. Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, please accept The whole time, he wore Isaac’s b 1115 this personal explanation as I was unexpect- cufflinks as Isaac looked down with We will also consider H.R. 1629, the edly detained during vote proceedings. Had I pride, and his mother, Naomi, and sis- been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity ter, Veronica, looked on with love from Act, which closes the loophole that rollcall No. 143. here, taking great pride in Michael. blocks pharmaceutical competition MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Mr. Whip, it is such an honor that and prevents innovative treatments for RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS you are in the Chair as I pay tribute to opioid use disorder from coming to Allred (Stevens) Jones (Jacobs Rush Michael, a real tribute to him and his Beatty (CA)) (Underwood) market, and would help millions of work. Americans suffering from opioid addic- (Lawrence) Kirkpatrick Sewell (DelBene) Michael has been a tremendous asset Bilirakis (Stanton) Sires (Pallone) tion. (Fleischmann) Lawson (FL) Slotkin to the Speaker’s Office and my leader- Next week, the House will also con- ´ Cardenas (Evans) (Stevens) ship team over the years, and to the sider the Emergency Security Supple- (Gallego) Lieu (Beyer) Smith (WA) entire Democratic Caucus and the en- Comer Lofgren (Jeffries) mental to Respond to January 6th Ap- (Kilmer) tire Congress, ensuring that we can de- (Cammack) Lowenthal Speier (Scanlon) propriations Act, 2021, which addresses Correa (Vargas) (Beyer) Strickland liver progress For the People. enhanced security needs for the Capitol Crenshaw McEachin (Del Bene) He can take pride, as I do, in know- (Pfluger) (Wexton) complex; and House Resolution 3233, Doyle, Michael McHenry (Banks) Timmons ing the key role that he has played in the National Commission to Inves- F. (Cartwright) Meng (Clark (Gonzalez our passing legislation to lift up work- tigate the January 6 Attack on the Grijalva (Garcı´a (MA)) (OH)) ing families across America. That hap- Torres (CA) United States Capitol Complex Act, (IL)) Moore (WI) pened because of his leadership. Huffman (Beyer) (Barraga´ n) which establishes a commission to in- (Thompson Napolitano (Chu) Wagner While Michael’s trusted presence on vestigate the insurrection at the Cap- (CA)) Payne (Pallone) (Walorski) this floor and on Capitol Hill will be itol on January 6. Johnson (GA) Porter (Wexton) Welch missed, we are grateful for his service, (Cohen) Ruiz (Aguilar) (McGovern) This is bipartisan legislation. I want Johnson (TX) Ruppersberger Wilson (FL) as well as for his work as a mentor and to thank Chairman THOMPSON and (Jeffries) (Raskin) (Hayes) leader to forge a path for others to fol- Ranking Member KATKO for their lead- f low. Indeed, his tenure has been both ership in announcing this bill, and I historic and impactful. hope that it will have broad bipartisan HONORING THE SERVICE OF On behalf of the House of Representa- MICHAEL LONG support next week. tives, I thank Michael Long and wish Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given him the best in the next stages of his want to thank the majority for those permission to address the House for 1 journey. remarks on the schedule. minute.) With great admiration and apprecia- I also want to take a minute to Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, it is with tion, thank you, Michael Long. thank the leader, and others over great pride and some emotion that I f there, for helping pass H.R. 2877, the rise to honor an outstanding and long- LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Behavioral Intervention Guidelines standing member of my staff who has Act. It is a really good bill that will go been a pillar of my office for nearly 15 (Mr. FERGUSON asked and was a long way in supporting school safety. years, my Senior Advisor and Director given permission to address the House I know there were many questions of Member Services, Michael Long. for 1 minute.) about it, and everybody worked to get To Members of Congress and all who Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, I it to a good spot. I would like to, again, work and serve in this Chamber, the rise for the purpose of inquiring to the extend my appreciation for all of the name Michael Long is synonymous majority the schedule for the week to help from my Democratic colleagues. with excellence. come. Turning to the operations of the Michael is a coalition-builder and a I yield to the gentleman from Cali- House, as the gentleman knows, the communicator, a liaison and a leader fornia (Mr. AGUILAR), my friend and CDC has now lifted all mask and social with an extraordinary talent for forg- colleague, the vice chair of the Demo- distancing requirements. President ing enduring, effective connections, cratic Caucus. Biden has lifted the mask requirements both within and outside the Capitol. I Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I for the White House staff. But, amaz- have watched him with great pride thank the gentleman for yielding. ingly, here in the House of Representa- over the years as he welcomed young On Monday, the House will meet at 12 tives, we still must wear the mask, people to the Capitol, including the p.m. for morning-hour debate and 2 stagger the vote times, have these long Boy Scouts, as an Eagle Scout himself, p.m. for legislative business, with votes vote times. We should be going back to showing his leadership from early on, expected no earlier than 6:30 p.m. a 5-minute and a 2-minute schedule so whether it is his communication with On Tuesday and Wednesday, the we can do the work of the House. his many friends and admirers in the House will meet at 10 a.m. for morning- When can we expect these restric- Congressional Black Caucus or with hour debate and 12 p.m. for legislative tions to be lifted? the Members across the Congress on business. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- both sides of the aisle. On Thursday, the House will meet at tleman from California. We all know and are grateful for his 9 a.m. for legislative business, with last Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I unwavering patience and perseverance votes no later than 3 p.m. want to thank the gentleman for the and his remarkable ability to antici- We will consider several bills under question and for acknowledging the ex- pate and meet the needs of Members. suspension of the rules. A complete list traordinary success of the Biden-Harris Michael comes from a family that is of the suspension bills will be an- administration in putting millions of committed to the civil rights move- nounced by the close of business today. shots in arms at a historic pace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:13 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MY7.025 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, re- Mr. FERGUSON. I yield to the gen- that what the majority is doing here is claiming my time. tleman. that they are undermining the vaccina- We, as Americans, should all cele- Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, the tion program. They are committing brate Operation Warp Speed and the cornerstone of the strategy is vaccina- public health malpractice by saying, if work done by the administration to be tions. What the gentleman is asking is you get the vaccine, it doesn’t work. able to do that and to follow through. an important question. What the ma- What is the incentive to do this? We greatly appreciate the Biden ad- jority is saying is, let’s follow the guid- I am going to move on to the next ministration’s following up on the real- ance of the Office of the Attending topic. I believe we have beat this dead ly great work of Operation Warp Speed Physician. horse enough and there is no answer. and the Trump administration. We have no interest in knowing indi- Mr. AGUILAR. The gentleman knows Mr. AGUILAR. Will the gentleman vidually what Members and what staff I am happy to talk about HIPAA and yield? members are vaccinated. Our interest your role with it. Mr. FERGUSON. I yield to the gen- is in governing this House and the op- Mr. FERGUSON. Please. Mr. AGUILAR. What I would say is, tleman. erations of this body, and we trust that the CDC guidelines, as my colleague Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, that Dr. Monahan will work with both par- from Georgia understands, specifically success that the gentleman talked ties and both sides of the aisle and will mentions workplaces can set their own about was fueled by this Congress last give us a report when this House is guidelines. We are following workplace year and this year and by a science- fully vaccinated. That becomes our guidance given by the Office of the At- based investment approach that the guidance. tending Physician and the Sergeant at American Rescue Plan offered. As evi- Mr. FERGUSON. Reclaiming my Arms. Those are the processes that denced by this guidance, we are build- time. ing back. So the President, the leader of the govern this body, whether Democrats But I want to call particular atten- Democratic socialist movement right are in control or Republicans are in tion to the ‘‘Dear Colleague’’ letter now here in America, has said that it is control. We should be guided by public that Dr. Monahan sent out to everyone good enough for the White House, yet health guidance. That is exactly what on the Capitol complex campus. It you are going to defer to the House we are doing here. Mr. FERGUSON. Could the gen- says: ‘‘The present mask requirement physician over the President of the tleman answer one question: Is Presi- and other guidelines remain unchanged United States. dent Biden wrong? Or is Dr. Monahan until all Members and floor staff are Mr. AGUILAR. Will the gentleman wrong? fully vaccinated.’’ yield? We will talk about the Constitu- I yield to the gentleman from Cali- Mr. FERGUSON. Madam Speaker, re- tion. fornia. claiming my time. Mr. FERGUSON. No. Mr. AGUILAR. And I appreciate the That is in direct contradiction to My point is that there is so much in- question. Because as the gentleman CDC guidelines. consistency here. You will never, ever knows, we are a co-equal branch of gov- And on top of that, will the gen- get to the point, Madam Speaker, that ernment here in the Capitol. So I ap- tleman explain how in the world you you will ever be able to get every Mem- preciate his love of the executive are going to get that information that ber to show some sort of vaccination branch of government; I really do. every member of this body has been card without violating the HIPAA pri- However, we are governed by different vaccinated without violating HIPAA vacy protections. rules. As a co-equal branch of govern- laws? Again, I am listening to the rhetoric. ment, we should be. Mr. AGUILAR. Will the gentleman It is a simple question: How do you Mr. FERGUSON. I will say this be- yield? compel Members of this body to dis- fore we move on to the next topic. It Mr. FERGUSON. Please. I would love close their private health information does appear that many of us are gov- an answer. without violating HIPAA laws? erned by different rules along the way. Mr. AGUILAR. The centerpiece of Not strategy. Not theoretical. How So let’s move on to one final thing. this strategy that the gentleman just are you going to do that? As you know, this has been police re- acknowledged is vaccinations. What provision in the law, in the form week. I was happy to see that It is important that we continue to HIPAA protections of an American’s President Biden set the deadline for get as many Members as we can vac- private information regarding their May 25 to sign a police reform bill. I cinated. That is the strategy that Dr. healthcare record, are you going to was also extremely happy to see that Monahan, Rear Admiral Monahan, a waive to compel Members of the House Democrat leadership has dropped its distinguished physician, the strategy to show that they have been vac- request to eliminate qualified immu- that he has laid out. cinated? nity. I thought that was a very strong Mr. FERGUSON. Reclaiming my I yield to my colleague from Cali- statement and very positive. time. fornia. As the majority whip said on May 9: Of course, we would like all Ameri- Mr. AGUILAR. I appreciate the gen- I know what the perfect bill will be. We cans to be vaccinated. But, again, you tleman from Georgia yielding once have proposed that. And I want to see will never be able to understand or again. I will try to be as clear as I pos- good legislation. I know that some- know how many Members are actually sibly can. times you have to compromise. And if vaccinated unless you require them to We will follow the guidance of the Of- we don’t get qualified immunity now, give you that information. If you re- fice of the Attending Physician, a deco- we can come back and try to get it quire them to give you that informa- rated rear admiral, who is hoping, with later. But I don’t want to see us throw tion, then the majority will be in viola- the Sergeant at Arms, to govern the out a good bill because we can’t get a tion of the HIPAA privacy laws. Capitol complex. perfect bill, good legislative action. How in the world can you violate the As the CDC guidelines mention—and Now, in order to get this bill done by HIPAA privacy laws on this? What does I am sure my colleague has read the the May 25—that is a fairly short that mean for future pandemics and fu- full CDC guidance, which specifically timeline. I know that Representative ture diseases? says government buildings and local PETE STAUBER has a bill ready to go— There are laws in place that say that governments and State governments a really good bill—that addresses the Members do not have to disclose their may make separate—— things in a very bipartisan way that I health information. And if the gen- Mr. FERGUSON. Reclaiming my think we would like to see. tleman could please explain how you time. Based on the schedule that you laid force a Member of this body to disclose I will wrap this topic up with a cou- out, do you anticipate that the major- their personal health information with- ple of observations. ity would take up Mr. STAUBER’s bill so out violating HIPAA laws, I would love Our colleagues across on the other that we can meet President Biden’s to hear that answer. side of the building are certainly fol- deadline of May 25? Mr. AGUILAR. Will the gentleman lowing different guidelines than we are Mr. AGUILAR. Will the gentleman yield? here. I think it is important to note yield?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:13 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.034 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2345 Mr. FERGUSON. I yield to the gen- Order hour led by our colleague from emergency for the majority of Cali- tleman. Florida, former police chief herself, fornia, a declaration which has become, Mr. AGUILAR. I appreciate the ques- talking about the importance of these sadly, all too common in the last dec- tion, and this is such a timely and im- issues, the importance of honoring he- ade. portant topic that the country needs to roes, the importance of honoring peo- The availability of a clean, reliable address. I am incredibly pleased with ple who put themselves in harm’s way water supply forms the foundation of the bipartisan success that the nego- each and every day and are behaving the economy of not only all of Cali- tiations have led to, to date. well. fornia, but home to the San Joaquin As the gentleman knows, those con- What I would ask the gentleman Valley that I proudly represent. Our versations continue to be ongoing, but from Georgia is, in that similar vein, farmers feed the world, and they can’t the majority believes that those con- honoring police week, honoring those do it without a reliable water supply. versations are progressing in a way folks who helped us, who looked out for We like to say, ‘‘Where water flows, that is hopeful toward addressing this us January 6, I hope the gentleman will food grows.’’ issue. encourage the minority leader to meet We must use every tool in the water I think both sides realize, and I hope with Officer Fanone from the Metro- toolbox to find new ways to store water the minority realizes, the importance politan Police Department, who has re- for agriculture and deliver water, clean of making changes to protect our com- quested a meeting with the minority drinking water for our communities. munities. I know the gentleman is a leader to talk about the events of Jan- I have introduced legislation to help former mayor, as I am as well. So we uary 6 and to talk about his experi- build on my previous efforts to build have dealt with a lot of these issues at ences, which were so impactful as he additional water resiliency by pro- the local level. shared them on national television and viding funding needed to repair our So what I would say is, Senator as he talked about the role that he aging water infrastructure, and now SCOTT, Congressman STAUBER, and played and the role that his colleagues this is the year. I will continue to push for water re- Congresswoman KAREN BASS have been played in protecting this temple of de- sources necessary to help California engaged in this discussion. We want to mocracy. weather the severe impacts of this re- give them the latitude and the flexi- I hope that the minority leader has peated drought. Climate change is real, bility to continue those discussions. I the time to meet with Officer Fanone. it is happening now. It is time to act. wouldn’t agree with the characteriza- I signed a letter to the minority leader Our future depends on it. tion that the gentleman from Georgia from my colleagues encouraging him made about where the negotiations are, to do so, and I hope that the gentleman f but I can tell you that we are com- from Georgia reiterates the importance BACK THE BLUE mitted to seeing this done. We are com- to meet with law enforcement heroes. (Mr. GOSAR asked and was given mitting to getting this done and put- b 1130 permission to address the House for 1 ting a bill on the floor that will have Mr. FERGUSON. But, again, I want minute.) strong bipartisan support. Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, this to go back to it, with the morale of the Mr. FERGUSON. Reclaiming my week is National Police Week. I rise officers here in the Capitol as low as it time. today to honor the courageous men and I implore the majority to put Mr. is right now, the tremendous stresses women in blue. STAUBER and Mr. SCOTT’s bill onto the that they are under, the staffing prob- We know that a single week is simply floor as soon as possible so that we can lems that they have, wondering wheth- not enough to recognize the service and reach a bipartisan vote and consensus er or not this entire body at times has sacrifice that police officers and their on this. their back. families make. Thank you for your I just want to make one other obser- Mr. AGUILAR. Will the gentleman dedication and thank you for putting vation here, knowing that it is police yield? your lives on the line in order to make week. We have got men and women Mr. FERGUSON. No, not yet. I think our communities safer each and every around this country—you and I, again, it is important that this body bring a day. both as mayors, had the honor of being resolution to the floor supporting the Unfortunately, our brave law en- involved in that, seeing the sacrifice men and women in law enforcement forcement officers have come under at- that they make, whether it is local po- around the Nation, but particularly tack by the liberal media and leftists lice officers or deputies out patrolling right here in this Capitol. I will be the who dangerously and wrongfully sug- our country roads in many parts of my first one, along with the rest of my col- gest that the answer to all problems is district; the men and women of the leagues, to support that resolution. to defund the police. This growing Customs and Border Patrol Agency And, so again, it is very simple. A lot antipolice rhetoric is disgusting, and it who are down there putting their lives of words. And I do appreciate the gen- threatens the safety and security of on the line every single day to stop the tlewoman from Florida (Mrs. DEMINGS), communities across America. grossness of human trafficking and the for leading the Special Order. She cer- Members of our law enforcement horrors of narcotic trafficking; or look- tainly knows, as a former law enforce- community regularly face dangerous ing around this very building that we ment officer and leader of a depart- and demanding circumstances, yet are in right now, looking at the men ment, how tough that is. But, again, they possess a willingness to set aside and women who have been here, that the silence here is deafening. their own safety for the sake of others. will continue to be here to serve us and With that, Madam Speaker, I yield Let me be perfectly clear, I back the protect us. back the balance of my time. blue 100 percent. You have our unwav- What I found very interesting about f ering support and gratitude. Once this week is that the silence from the again, during National Police Week, majority is deafening. Not bringing a DEVASTATING IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE thank you for your sacrifices and lead- resolution to honor our men and ership you provide our communities. women in law enforcement says an (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- May we never forget how appreciated awful lot about how you feel. mission to address the House for 1 you are every single day. minute and to revise and extend his re- And I will say this: I think the ma- f jority should come back in—and I marks.) think we would all agree to do this Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS next week—to put a resolution on the today to talk about the devastating ef- DURING PREGNANCY floor to honor the men and women of fects of climate change in California, (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of law enforcement, because I can’t imag- and obviously throughout the country. New York asked and was given permis- ine which group is not worthy of that. Following one of the driest years on sion to address the House for 1 minute I yield to the gentleman. record, the State is facing yet another and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mr. AGUILAR. As the gentleman water crisis. This week, Governor Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New knows, there was a lengthy Special Newsom declared a drought state of York. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:13 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MY7.035 H14MYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H2346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 14, 2021 support of H.R. 1065, the Pregnant jectory, global GDP will fall by 18 per- Ms. CLARKE of New York. Madam Workers Fairness Act that just passed cent by 2050. Investors understand this. Speaker, I rise today with profound this House of Representatives. They care about climate change be- sadness to mourn the loss and cele- Pregnancy discrimination holds cause it is in their economic self-inter- brate the life of Ms. Mary Bishop, di- working parents back and threatens fi- est. rector of constituent services for the nancial stability, with women of color As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said, Ninth District of New York and my being disproportionately harmed by ‘‘Climate risk is investment risk.’’ dear friend. the lack of workplace protections. Main Street investors have put $37 tril- Mary has been with our office and me It is long past time we ensure that lion, roughly one-third of all assets for more than 15 years. She was ex- every worker is entitled to reasonable under management, into climate-fo- traordinary and compassionate, with a accommodations to support a healthy cused ESG investments. heart of gold. She embodied what it pregnancy. Unfortunately, our regulation has meant to be an advocate for the people, We just celebrated Mother’s Day. not kept up with that demand. There is and her passing has been felt across our What if, in addition to flowers one day no consistent definition of how to district. a year, we make sure that during preg- quantify a firm’s contribution to, or On a personal note, I will dearly miss nancy, workers have fair working con- protection from, a warming globe. Left Mary. We celebrated together, laughed ditions and are never in the position of to choose from a menu of methodolo- together, and shared a passion for the risking their safety to continue pro- gies, companies often just pick what is people of the Ninth District together. viding for themselves and their fami- most favorable to them. Mary Bishop worked hard, played hard, lies? We don’t allow companies to pick and was a God-fearing Caribbean Amer- This bipartisan bill simply requires their own financial accounting stand- ican woman who loved her family im- reasonable accommodations for preg- ards. Investors are asking us to provide mensely. nant workers, like adequate breaks, the same consistency for their climate On behalf of the people of the Ninth and protects them from discrimination accounting. That is why I introduced District and the Clarke family, I want that can drive them from the work- the Climate Risk Disclosure Act, which to extend my thoughts and prayers to place. No pregnant worker should have directs the SEC to create consistent the family, loved ones, friends who to choose between their and their mandatory climate reporting standards were touched by the life and legacy of baby’s health or their job. for all public companies. the incomparable Mary Bishop. This will allow companies to compete f In closing, when I think of Mary, I for capital on a level playing field, pro- am reminded of Mahalia Jackson’s ‘‘If FOLLOW THE SCIENCE viding investors with the certainty I Can Help Somebody.’’ (Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina they need to hedge their financial risk. asked and was given permission to ad- Yesterday my bill passed committee If I can help somebody as I travel along, dress the House for 1 minute.) If I can help someone with a word or a song, and will now come to the floor. If I can help somebody from doing wrong, Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. The right time to safeguard our fi- Then my living shall not be in vain. Madam Speaker, as we all know, the nancial system against climate change CDC finally altered the mask mandates was decades ago, but our last chance is My dear friend Mary, your living was to reflect the science that we have now. not in vain. You will be dearly missed. f known for months. People who are vac- f cinated do not need to wear masks in- WE MUST STAND WITH doors, outdoors in most settings. Fol- CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given low the science. CELEBRATES 150 YEARS permission to address the House for 1 As a physician of 30 years, I believe (Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re- that people should get vaccinated, but given permission to address the House marks.) at the end of the day it is a personal for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise choice and a decision that should be his remarks.) today to express my strong support for made between patient and doctor, not Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speak- our vital ally, Israel. The recent rocket person and Speaker. er, I wish to congratulate Pastor Mike At this point practically everyone Moreno and the entire congregation of attacks launched by Hamas terrorists has had the opportunity to get vac- Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Ne- against innocent Israelis must be un- cinated if they want it. The infinite braska, on their 150th anniversary. equivocally condemned, and our sup- majority of the at-risk population in With a shared mission to share God’s port for Israel’s right to defend herself the United States has been vaccinated. word, share God’s love, and as they say, must be crystal clear. I have been vaccinated for months now, ‘‘Do it now,’’ the community of Christ Between President Biden’s weak but when I get done with this speech, I Lutheran Church is a family. As one leadership and anti-Semitic comments have to put my mask back on despite member of the congregation said, made by Members of this very body, what the science says because the ‘‘When one is hurting, all are hurting. terrorist organizations like Hamas feel Speaker mandates it. That is not the When one is joyful, we celebrate to- that they can get away with attacking doctor-patient relationship. gether.’’ How beautiful. our ally. They have emboldened them. Back in North Carolina, my constitu- The church also oversees Christ Lu- The world is watching, and there is ents will still be required to wear a theran School, educating 225 students no room for silence or appeasement of mask in grocery stores because Gov- in grades K–8, in an environment that terrorists. Congress and the Biden ad- ernor Cooper mandates it. Again, not develops a child spiritually, emotion- ministration must immediately reaf- the doctor-patient relationship. ally, physically, socially to know the firm America’s longstanding commit- So much for following the science. personal story and potentiality of each ment to Israel and offer any and all f student. support. Though we have many hardships and Mr. President, wake up. There is only THE CLIMATE CRISIS ISN’T JUST challenges in the world today, Madam one democracy in the , and ABOUT WEATHER Speaker, I am quite certain that Christ we must stand with Israel. (Mr. CASTEN asked and was given Lutheran Church and their community f permission to address the House for 1 will remain a place of solace and hope NOT A TYPICAL TOURIST DAY minute.) for those seeking to hear good news. Mr. CASTEN. Madam Speaker, f (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- wildfires, flooding, and superstorms are mission to address the House for 1 the most tangible signs of a warming MOURNING THE LOSS OF MARY minute.) planet, but the climate crisis is not BISHOP Mr. COHEN. I remind the House that just about weather. It is about wealth. (Ms. CLARKE of New York asked and we were under attack on January 6. A recent study by Swiss Re found was given permission to address the Earlier this week a freshman Repub- that if we remain on our current tra- House for 1 minute.) lican said that January 6 could have

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The outpouring on typical tourist days in the Capitol, week honors law enforcement officers of stories and news articles coming 100 policemen aren’t beaten by people who have made the ultimate sacrifice from across the country describing just who try to enter the Capitol when it is in service to their communities, and it how transformational this assistance closed to public attendance because of also recognizes the incredible contribu- will be for families is heartwarming. the coronavirus. tions, hard work, dedication, and loy- I am so proud that in the American On typical tourist days, people don’t alty of our law enforcement officers. Rescue Plan we fought for and won the put excrement on the walls of the Cap- I rise to recognize the nine law en- expansion and improvement of the itol of the United States. forcement officers who lost their lives child tax credit. Its inclusion was his- On typical tourist days, people don’t last year while serving Michigan: Ste- toric but just a first step. We must urinate on the floors of the Capitol of phen Splan, of Bloomfield Hills, Michi- make this expansion permanent. the United States. gan; Jonathan Parnell, of Wayne Coun- The child tax credit is a lifeline to On typical days, people don’t batter ty; Waldis Johnson, of Wayne County; the middle class, cuts child poverty by down the windows on the outside to William Darnell, of DeWitt Township; 55 percent this year, and provides chil- breach the Capitol. Caleb Starr, of the Michigan State Po- dren and their families with additional On typical days, people don’t batter lice; our beloved Benny Napoleon, of payments throughout the year that down the doors and the glass entering Wayne County; Bryant Searcy, of help them with the costs of food, the Speaker’s lobby, resulting in one Wayne County; Dean Savard, of Wayne childcare, diapers, healthcare, cloth- person’s death. And if that person County; and Donafay Collins, of Wayne ing, and taxes. Poor, working, and mid- wasn’t dead, they would have breached County. dle-class families—90 percent of our the floor of the House and God knows We also remember our beloved Collin children—will receive the same month- what they would have done if they Rose, who lost his life in 2016 to gun vi- ly benefits. could have found a person in the House. olence while serving at Wayne State. We must spread the word about the They were hollering, ‘‘Hang Mike Our community rose up to support his benefits of the child tax credit, how Pence,’’ ‘‘NANCY PELOSI, where are family. We honor his contributions. families can start to receive that you? We are here.’’ That was an insur- My friend, Eddie Osmond, the owner monthly check starting in July. If peo- rection. That was an attack on our of a Marathon gas station, used pennies ple have filed a tax return, they are all Constitution. It should never be forgot- on the dollar as people were pumping set. If they have not filed their tax re- ten by anybody who was serving in the their gas to raise $10,000 for this man’s turn, and their family is eligible for Congress, by any American because our family. the tax credit, they must file by May liberty, our Constitution, our country, That is part of what we are here to 17. Even if they typically do not file, our values were on the line. recognize, the contributions of our law this ensures that they will receive a f enforcement officers. monthly benefit. f Let’s get the word out. Let’s get peo- b 1145 ple signed up. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PEACE HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY f OFFICERS (Mr. NEHLS asked and was given per- ESCALATING ATTACKS ON ISRAEL (Ms. VAN DUYNE asked and was mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given given permission to address the House minute.) permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. NEHLS. Madam Speaker, tomor- minute and to revise and extend his re- her remarks.) row, May 15, is National Peace Officers marks.) Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I Memorial Day, a day to honor and re- Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize our member the more than 22,000 brave law rise today with deep concern over the men and women in uniform who dedi- enforcement officers who made the ul- escalating attacks on the Israeli people cate their lives to keeping commu- timate sacrifice in the line of duty. by Palestinian terror groups like nities across our Nation safe. Having served in law enforcement for Hamas. This past year was the deadliest year 30 years, I am proud to see so many of After a period of relative stability in for police officers in decades; 264 law my colleagues recognizing the sacrifice the region, these attacks threaten to enforcement officers died in the line of of these brave officers this week. They create an all-out war that will endan- duty. certainly deserve it. ger millions. This is an avoidable out- As mayor or Irving, I was a proud ad- But truly honoring their sacrifice come born of inattention and incom- vocate of our local police department. means doing so every day, not just on petence. And as the Representative of the 24th May 15 and not just this week. That It is no coincidence that this violence District in Texas, I will continue to means giving law enforcement the has erupted as the Biden administra- stand with our law enforcement. tools necessary to keep our commu- tion has pivoted away from the Middle Rather than defunding and devaluing nities safe, pushing back against any East. The leadership vacuum created those in uniform, I know from experi- and all attempts to demonize and di- by this absence can only allow radical ence that community policing works minish their service, and doing every- elements who would harm us and our and community policing only exists thing we can to reduce the attacks allies. It is maddening to see the with the support of our officers, higher against law enforcement. progress made under the Trump admin- retention, and improved recruitment. Now more than ever, law enforce- istration toward stabilizing the Middle I thank our police officers, first re- ment across our country needs true East undone. sponders, and their families. Getting Americans to boldly stand with them. It was less than a year ago that the up every morning and putting on the That is what I am proud to do here Abraham Accords, perhaps the most badge is a level of courage few will ever today. And I ask every one of my col- significant move toward peace in the understand. leagues and the American people to do region in over a decade or longer, were We join you in respecting, honoring, so, as well. signed. We cannot let these gains be and remembering your fallen brothers f wasted. and sisters in blue. The American people stand firmly RECEIVING CHILD TAX CREDIT f behind the people of Israel. They have PAYMENTS every right to defend themselves. Their HONORING OFFICERS WHO MADE (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given existence depends on it. ULTIMATE SACRIFICE permission to address the House for 1 The Biden administration must aban- (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given minute and to revise and extend her re- don its retreat and reengage on the permission to address the House for 1 marks.) previous successful peace process in the

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There have been assaults in the Cap- (Mr. CAWTHORN asked and was f itol, and I know memory is apparently given permission to address the House a big question these days, but when the for 1 minute.) ISSUES OF THE DAY President of the United States stands Mr. CAWTHORN. Madam Speaker, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. WIL- right up here at the second level, as the deadly conflict plaguing Israel be- LIAMS of Georgia). Under the Speaker’s Presidents have since this opened be- comes worse and worse each day. announced policy of January 4, 2021, fore 1860, and have made speeches—in Since Monday, the vile and des- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOH- this case, it wasn’t to a joint session; it picable terrorist organization Hamas MERT) is recognized for 60 minutes as was to an invitation-only session—but has launched over 1,000 rockets from the designee of the minority leader. he indicated that what happened on Gaza into Israeli population centers. Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, it January 6 was the worst attack on de- The fact that Members of this body has been interesting. I get to take my mocracy since the Civil War. are speaking out in support of these mask off under the rules now. b 1200 terrorists leaves me sickened. The dif- We haven’t quite caught up with the ferences between these two sides are science here in the House. The House of So being an ongoing student of his- shocking. There is no debate that if Representatives that has leadership tory since Coach Sam Parker instilled Israel were to lay down their arms en- proclaiming that we need to follow the a love in me for history, especially tirely, there would be a genocide. But science refuses to do so, so far. But we American history—the good, the bad, if Hamas were to lay down their arms, are hoping we will eventually get at the ugly, the incredible—I have contin- there would be nothing but peace. least the majority of people here to fol- ued to be a student of American his- The fact that Representatives here in low the science. tory, and World history as well. this Chamber would side with violent It has been an interesting time, not a So sometimes it is helpful for those extremists is mind-boggling. I encour- good time, not a wonderful, enriching who don’t know our history or can’t re- age these Members to go to Gaza, see time to be in the House of Representa- member our history to be reminded how they murder members of the tives. It has been an exceedingly frus- that since the Civil War put an end to LGBTQ community, see how they trating time. slavery in America, even though it marginalize and abuse women, how After January 6, apparently, the took an ordained Christian preacher they treat those of different faiths. number one goal here in the House was resolutely, peacefully advocating for Let me be clear: There is no moral something referred to as optics. Ac- civil rights, and that the Constitution equivalency between these two sides. It cording to the Sergeant at Arms, the should be used as a document that is our duty to protect Israel, and if reason the National Guard was not means what it says. anyone is to ever invade Israel, I prom- brought up in advance on January 6, so And as the Declaration of Independ- ise you that there is no crevice on there would be no one entering the ence made clear, we are endowed not Earth that will conceal you from the Capitol that was not desired to enter by government, but by our creator with wrath of God. the Capitol, was that word, ‘‘optics.’’ certain unalienable rights. I would also be remiss to not recog- So, the Capitol Police, doing the best And Dr. King’s letters from the Bir- nize that some Members of this body in they could, were left to fend for them- mingham jail, as he was unjustly incar- the majority party have spoken out selves without the support they need- cerated, pretty powerful words from a against Hamas, and for that, I thank ed. It is a big place. But had the num- man full of vision. We miss his vision. you. ber one concern before January 6 by I think things would be very different f people here in Washington, at the Cap- if he were still alive today. The assas- itol, at least, if that number one con- sin did great damage to the United HONORING POLICE OFFICERS cern had not been optics, there would States of America, and the benefits (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was have been no one coming into the Cap- that we would have had from a vision- given permission to address the House itol that we didn’t want to be in the ary still if he were alive today. for 1 minute and to revise and extend Capitol. Because there are some who say if her remarks.) Since then, we have been entertained you even use words to debate, that Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, by all kinds of false statements, false somehow you are an insurrectionists, it is good to be an American because as allegations. It has really been amazing. you need to be jailed. And that has I stand here today during National Po- The number one thing we keep coming been happening since January 6. In lice Week, I can truly say that across back to is, apparently, it is not about fact, January 6 of 2017, I believe there America, we honor the police officer getting at the truth. It is all about op- were 11 different Democrats that stood who holds a child’s hand. We honor the tics. up and forcefully objected to the re- police officer who comes to an emer- The top person charged with the safe- sults and to the electors that were vot- gency situation. ty of Members of Congress, the head of ing for President Trump. I honor the police officers who, the Capitol Police, months ago indi- And there was not a single Repub- throughout the COVID–19 pandemic, cated that there was no intel from any lican I ever heard on our side of the were on the front lines without testing source that any Member of Congress aisle that accused them of trying to or vaccination, helping many others. I was at risk or a threat to any other overthrow the government, insurrec- know, Madam Speaker, because they Member of Congress. No Member of tion—all these things that some of us helped me. They helped me with my Congress was at risk from another have been accused of—simply wanting testing sites. Now, they help me with Member of Congress. a fair election in which the votes of my vaccination sites. Since then, as I understand it, there tens of millions of Americans were not I want to remind them they will be was an ethics charge leveled at MAR- disenfranchised. The very same thing helping me tomorrow, and that is Sat- JORIE TAYLOR GREENE that she was en- even our current Speaker has said back urday the 15th, when we are at Key couraging a debate with another Mem- in prior days about prior elections. Middle School and Heights High ber of Congress and somehow that is So imagine the shock for those of us School, vaccinating children 12 to 15 apparently an ethics violation. who, for the last 20 years, had been years old with the Pfizer vaccination, I had a Democrat some years back preached to by people on the other side from 2 to 5 at Key Middle School and 10 come up and threaten to kick my but- of the aisle about the unfairness of to 1 at Heights High School. tocks. I think he used other language. election, the vulnerability of electronic

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So by the yet we had people on the other side of had just wanted to do fishing expedi- time President Trump came along, he the aisle who were encouraging all tions—no crime, no probable cause. had a number of people at the top who kinds of punishment for those on this They just wanted information about created the Russia hoax—a fraud. side of the aisle who did exactly what people when the Constitution did not And as others have said, when the Democrats have been doing for 20 years permit it. Justice Department and the FBI can or so—objecting, as they did January So they send a national security let- work as effectively at trying to frame 2001. And we saw objection January 6 of ter demanding that a bank accompany the President of the United States, who 2005. an individual, give them all the infor- happens to be a billionaire, then most And these ‘‘woke’’ corporations that mation on another American, just be- of us would be in severe trouble. And now want to punish anybody that ob- cause they wanted it. Outrageous. And that is the case, and we have seen it in jected to potentially—and there is evi- that, we know, occurred during Presi- the last few years. We have seen a Justice Department— dence of fraud in the November 2020 dent George W. Bush’s administration, election—and those who say there was of course, Christopher Wray—my hum- while Mueller was FBI Director. ble opinion—when he was put in there no fraud in the election are either Now, he made a statement: Gee, I with a job of cleaning up the FBI, his doing so knowingly, knowing that it is will take all the blame. idea of cleaning up the FBI was to false what they are saying, or just be- Well, he should because he created an sweep as much of the dirt under the cause they bought in to what the main- environment at the FBI that appar- stream/lame-stream media has re- rug so that people couldn’t see it. ently encouraged lawlessness by top Just like now, Homeland Security ported. But there was fraud in that FBI agents. And if you look at Ted Ste- election. There usually is some fraud in and Health and Human Services, their vens, Senator from Alaska, who was job is not to just secure the border national elections. framed by the FBI, and you look at And in States where it was somewhat under this administration. Their job is what Director Mueller did in the after- to now get them away from the border close compared to the number of people math of finding out if he did not know voting, like Arizona, they are doing the as quickly as possible so that people all the time before that while it was don’t see them. They are not in the right thing. They are trying to have an going on, that Ted Stevens was framed, audit. And, obviously, the efforts of the news every night because they have that he was not guilty of what was audit is being covered up. There is evi- moved them out. charged. As the border patrolmen have said, dence being destroyed. I guess a bit And the FBI had evidence that he like when you have a Secretary of they are looked upon as the Mexican was not guilty, and they covered that drug cartels’ logistics. The drug cartels State that destroys evidence that she up and they helped create evidence to get paid money or agreements to pay has, that has been sought, has it de- make it look like he was guilty. And money from people they bring, includ- stroyed with a hammer or with they saw that he was tried right before ing unaccompanied minors; and then BleachBit, obstruction of justice. But, fortunately, for some, we had a his election. And the loss seemed like the U.S. Government is their logistics Justice Department that saw crimes it was between 1,000–2,000 votes. He lost because the government ships future committed by Democrats that did not his seat. drug sailors, traffickers, human traf- The FBI did that. Mueller’s FBI did fickers, sex traffickers. Our U.S. Gov- need to be pursued or punished, and that. And when one FBI agent with a ernment ships them around the United things that were not crimes that Re- States so that they can get to the town publicans did needed to be punished. conscience pointed that out in an affi- People all across America are natu- davit, the injustice that had occurred the drug cartels want them doing their rally going to be upset when they don’t by the FBI and his supervisor, well, drug trafficking, human trafficking or just perceive, they see and know that Mueller’s reward for that FBI’s agency sex trafficking. there is a two-tiered justice system— was to drive him out of the FBI. And b 1215 his reward for the person that—accord- one for certain high-place Democrats The government has become a part of ing to the affidavit, helped frame Ted and one for Republicans, or those who the process for the drug cartels, all to Stevens—was that that FBI agent was support Republicans. And Heaven help the damage and often the death of promoted, got a better job with the them if they support President Donald American citizens. Trump. FBI. When Pancho Villa and his minions That is what has been so amazing to Apparently, Mueller likes people who invaded, I believe it was New Mexico, someone like me, who has been part of are quite good at framing somebody John Pershing, General Pershing, was the justice system and seeing the law and getting them convicted, because sent down. He had a lieutenant named enforced for so much of my adult life. that is what happened. Patton. They were sent down to Mex- It is unbelievable. And hearing from That should have been all the wake- ico, even invade Mexico, going after FBI agents around the country who re- up call we needed to have a house- Pancho Villa and his troops because peatedly said, if anybody in our office, cleaning at the top of the FBI, but that there were some families who they in this location, that location, dif- didn’t happen. So the abuses got worse killed in New Mexico. ferent locations around the country during the Obama administration, and We have thousands of people dying had done a fraction of the things that you had things like fast and furious, from fentanyl coming from Mexico, were done by top FBI officials in Wash- where people actually encouraged the and the answer of this administration, ington, D.C., then we would not only sale and distribution of weapons to we heard in the last couple of days, the have been fired, but they would have drug cartels. And no one, even to this administration is going to add 13 miles been looking at coming after us with day, has ever been held accountable for to the wall but otherwise leave over criminal charges. And they were de- that. 1,000 miles without wall. spondent because they were devoting In fact, there was a cover-up by the The answer has not been to secure their lives to justice. Justice Department then. They the border. The answer from this ad- Republican and Democrat prosecu- wouldn’t let us have the documents so ministration has been to say that the tors in different parts of the country we could see exactly what happened. In border is secure, when anybody with couldn’t believe what they were seeing. fact, Congress was so inane in its effort eyes to see or ears to hear knows that The injustice coming from what was to obtain those documents, that the is not true. supposed to be the Justice Department. best job—both on fast and furious and The injustices that have occurred And what has happened since January 6 on the Benghazi cover-up—was done by since January 6 appear to be a continu- is quite sickening. It is a war. It is an Judicial Watch. They got more docu- ation of the goal of that one word, ‘‘op- assault on our Constitution. mentation out of the Justice Depart- tics,’’ the one word that prevented our

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The presumption of innocence has as is the case with hundreds of non- mittee—that is why I had videotape, been suspended for Trump supporters violent Capitol protestors, was sup- which we are not allowed to have here involved in the January 6 protest, porting Donald Trump and daring to on the House floor, obviously, but had largely based on a supposed thought question the validity of the 2020 Presi- the videotape of John Sullivan, a crime of doubting the legitimacy of the dential election, a doubt shared by tens Trump-hater, who has been supportive 2020 election. of millions of Americans.’’ of groups that wanted Trump pulled Parenthetically, if that were a crime, So we have Federal judges that are out of office, or as Mr. Sullivan—and I there would be Democrats who would playing along with this whole out- will paraphrase—wanted to yank him have been arrested and gone to jail rageous miscarriage of justice for hun- out of the White House and do things going back to January 2001, when an dreds of Americans who were con- to him. But he was one of the first ones objection was made to electors. There cerned, as Democrats were in 2001, 2005, in the Capitol. He is on video. He was were no woke corporations back then 2017. But fortunately for them, Repub- bragging: See, I told you we would be saying they would no longer do busi- licans didn’t try to create a Federal able to do this, getting into the Cap- ness with those Democrats, nor did crime out of questioning election re- itol. He was there egging on people, they do that after the Democrat objec- sults. even at the shooting of the young lady tions on January 6, 2005, or after the Julie Kelly has done extraordinary who was shot by a Capitol policeman. significant number of objections on research on what has occurred since Many of us would like to know the January 6, 2017. January 6 and on January 6. Some full circumstances of so much that Now, all of a sudden, it is supposed to points that she has found: went on here, but the thousands of be a crime, a heinous act, to object On April 28, 2021, Paul Hopper heard a hours of tape are not being used. Now, under the rules in the Constitution? ruckus in his house. He was in his bedroom some of us had heard that the wonder- Things have to turn around here if we answering emails. Clad in his pajamas, he ful Capitol policeman, Office Sicknick, are going to save this little experiment went downstairs to see what was happening. that he had died of natural causes. Yet, in self-government. He was confronted by at least a dozen FBI it was all over the media that he was Anyway, dangerous evidence, the ar- agents, some pointing guns at him and his beaten with a fire extinguisher. It ticle questions, law enforcement offi- wife, Marilyn. The couple, along with their turned out that was completely false. cials have argued in court pleadings houseguests, including a teenager, were handcuffed. There is an article about that by Julie that defendants shouldn’t have unfet- Kelly in American Greatness, April 26. tered access to tens of thousands of Now, where is the outrage that we Her article pointed out there is no hours of video evidence because they have been hearing in the Judiciary reason to keep these men in jail, let might pass along the information to Committee about young people being alone in solitary confinement in a D.C. those who wish to attack the Capitol unfairly treated? Where is the outrage prison. The cause of Capitol Officer again. about the treatment of people since Sicknick’s untimely death on January Instead, according to a recent Polit- January 6 by any Democrats? Even our 7 is finally settled, but the prosecution ico article, prosecutors are ‘‘working Vice President was raising money to of his alleged attackers rages on. After to build an archive of video that would pay their bail in places where there months of dishonest accounts about permit defendants to peruse relevant was not just looting but there was what happened to Officer Sicknick— clips but sharply restrict their access burning, physical assaults, and, like in first, that he was bludgeoned to death and permit prosecutors a chance to ob- Missouri, even death of innocent peo- by insurrectionists with a fire extin- ject if they feel such footage could be ple. guisher, and then that he died of an al- misused or present a risk.’’ The Hoopers were placed in separate lergic reaction to bear spray. Now, that sounds a great deal like rooms in their home in Alaska, with- The D.C. medical examiner’s office what the prosecutors and the FBI were out legal counsel, without the chance confirmed that 42-year-old Officer saying about Ted Stevens and their to inspect a warrant. Paul and Marilyn Sicknick died of a stroke. The chem- evidence, that they restricted him hav- were interrogated for hours about their ical sprayed in his direction during the ing access to his own evidence that trip to Washington, D.C., in January. chaos outside the Capitol on January 6 would have proved his innocence had They attended President Trump’s did not contribute to his death. he been allowed all the evidence that speech and walked down to the Capitol. In its haste to bolster the new nar- was seized from his home and other They committed no crime. They did rative, maintaining Sicknick was places. not even enter the building. killed by rioters wielding bear spray, Anyway, toward the end of the arti- They did what tens of thousands of the Acting Attorney General was in on cle, it says: Americans did on January 6. They the lie from the start. The Justice De- ‘‘Khater’s family is asking the court traveled to their Nation’s Capital, just partment charged two men with the to release him on a $15 million bond like all the leftists did that did such chemical attack. George Tanios and guaranteed by 16 family members. As damage, and tried to physically assault Julian Khater were arrested March 14 one journalist noted, that amount is some of us here in the Capitol last and charged with several crimes, in- three times higher than Harvey year. cluding four counts related to posses- Weinstein’s bail. Yet, not only were they not punished, sion and use of a deadly or dangerous ‘‘Judge Thomas Hogan will hear the those of us who were being threatened weapon and for conspiring ahead of case on Tuesday and then decide and people running after us, we were time to use the spray against the offi- whether to keep Khater and Tanios be- not protected at all. But Paul and cers. They have been behind bars ever hind bars until their next court date or Marilyn, as they were so unfairly and since. confine the pair to home detention. unjustly treated by the FBI and the Both were transported to the Na- ‘‘There is no reason to keep these Department of Justice, the FBI tion’s Capital, where they joined doz- men in jail, let alone in solitary con- claimed they were looking for NANCY ens of January 6 detainees held in soli- finement in a D.C. prison. Cherry- PELOSI’s stolen laptop. tary confinement in a D.C. Jail. A picked video evidence does not support They said Marilyn looked like a judge on Tuesday, this was dated April the weapon charges against them. The woman in the Capitol who was a sus- 26, will consider motions filed by their chief investigator confessed no evi- pect, but the photos—that anybody attorneys to release both defendants as dence exists to prove that the can of could clearly see—the photos that the they await trial. spray ever was used or that Khater FBI finally presented, eventually, it This says, as I have reported: For the sprayed it at anyone, including police was clear, that wasn’t Marilyn, and past few months, Federal courts, at the officers. The Justice Department’s re- that wasn’t Paul. They didn’t take the direction of Joe Biden’s Justice De- fusal to allow access to the video evi- laptop. Yet, their freedom was taken partment, are denying bond to non- dence raises plenty of red flags. from them to teach a lesson.

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It is much like the dozen or more rules of the House that even took a copy of the Declaration of U.S. Attorney who is saying that if were violated by most of the Demo- Independence. I wish they would read it they charge enough people, then crats. Madam Speaker, you are not sup- and understand it. Trump supporters are not going to be posed to sit on the House floor, on the The Huepers have not been charged willing to come back out because they floor itself. You are not supposed to with any crime, but more than 400 know they will get charged. bring food. Heck, food was catered in Americans have been charged with var- We have in this city political pris- here. You are not supposed to take pic- ious offenses relating to January 6, but oners held hostage by their own gov- tures in here. There were not only pic- most face nonviolent trespassing and ernment. They are victims of an un- tures taken, but there was a broadcast disorderly conduct charges. equal system of justice in a country going on from the House floor. Rule Just yesterday, the Justice Depart- where rioters and looters on the left after rule were broken. There could ment announced the arrest of an Ac- are let off the hook—even considered have potentially been criminal tive Duty United States Marine sta- heroes—while those on the right are charges, but none were made. None of tioned at Quantico for his involvement considered hardened criminals without any record before trial can even begin. us filed any criminal charges. in the protests that day. Even though the insurrectionists and Joe Biden’s Justice Department is Here is how one defense attorney de- the Democratic Party came in here and criminalizing political protest—but scribed the conditions in the D.C. Cor- prevented the House from doing busi- only political protest by Republicans rectional Treatment Facility: Detain- ees are held in solitary confinement for ness for 24 hours, PAUL RYAN kept say- or conservatives. They are destroying ing he was going to do something about the lives of American families. They 23 hours a day. They cannot shower or shave regularly; some have been phys- it. He never did. No one has ever been are weaponizing the events of January punished for the massive improprieties 6 to silence Trump-supporting Ameri- ically assaulted by prison guards. They cannot play a role in their own that took place. cans. Many of these people are finally defense. They have no regular access to You don’t have to take our word for being charged with preventing, or con- tablets to communicate with their law- it. Michael Sherwin, the acting U.S. spiring to prevent Congress from tak- yers or family members. In-person Attorney who handled the first few ing action. Well, that is exactly what meetings with counsel are nearly im- months of the Capitol breach probe, many of the House Democrats did that possible; conversations between defend- bragged that his office arrested at least day when they prevented, for 24 hours, ants and lawyers are overheard by 100 people between January 6 and Janu- us from going into session here. The other defendants and their lawyers in ary 20 to stop people from coming to fact is, I didn’t and wouldn’t advocate D.C. to protest Joe Biden’s inaugura- addition to prison guards. that any of the Democratic Represent- At a detention hearing on May 11 for tion. atives be charged or should have been the two men accused of using pepper ‘‘I wanted to make sure there was charged criminally. There were rule spray against police officers and shock and awe, that we could charge as violations. I felt like it should have against the late officer, Brian many people as possible before the been handled by Ethics, but I would Sicknick, one defense lawyer told the 20th, and it worked because we saw not want criminal charges brought through media posts that people were judge he had not been able to speak against other Members of the House for afraid to come back to D.C. because if with his client for 2 weeks. the very things that Trump supporters Julian Khater and George Tanios— we go there, we are going to get are being charged with. charged.’’ about whom we were speaking earlier— I would have felt that was inappro- That is only part of what is hap- were arrested in March for allegedly priate against Democratic Members of pening. Dozens of Americans have been spraying the officers. They are still Congress then, and I feel like it is inap- hauled out of their homes, transported being held in the D.C. jail for weeks propriate for those who were non- to Washington, D.C. and held in soli- awaiting trial. violent—at least many of them. It is a tary confinement for months awaiting This week, a Federal judge—one I misdemeanor, it should be, but they delayed trials with no end in sight. spoke of earlier—denied bail to both are trying to make it for optics pur- Nearly all have no criminal record. defendants. Julian Khater’s family was poses into some kind of justification Some are veterans and ex-law enforce- willing to put up a $15 million bond for having metal detectors out here, ment officers. But the Justice Depart- package. Neither man has a criminal even though they ought to be other ment is throwing the book at them. record, but you have a judge and a Jus- places, and Capitol Police ought to be Even worse, Federal judges and pros- tice Department with an agenda, and other places. But it is a great deal like ecutors argue that these folks are a so what these men are getting is not I look around, and anybody who is not danger to society because they doubt only not bond, but they are getting the speaking has to wear a mask because of the outcome of the 2020 Presidential most injustice the Department of Jus- optics, that we want people to think election. tice can throw at them. They never there is this grave, great danger here. In one case against a man who didn’t even went inside the building and the That is why we have the fence. They even enter the building, a Federal government has yet to prove their took the outer fence down. The inner judge nonetheless denied bond and said cases at all, but the judge basically fence is still around here. We have Na- this: tried the case himself this week with- tional Guard troops that could be help- ‘‘This is an offense that, at bottom, out either defendant present. Judge ing secure our border. That doesn’t vio- was an attempt to stop democracy Hogan said the men are a danger to so- late posse comitatus, because they from moving forward, because people ciety because they attempted to halt would be enforcing our border against were unhappy about the results of the the democratic process. non-American citizens, so posse com- election. I don’t think that the defend- Well, if that were a crime, we would itatus, as I hear people bring up, ant will follow my conditions if he be- have dozens of Democrats with a crimi- wouldn’t come into play. They could be lieves I am part of this machine of the nal record for coming in here. It was down there helping secure the border, democratic process.’’ the first and only time in American but instead, they are stuck around here Well, that judge ought to be part of history that one party came in, took in parking garages. I see them in park- the Democratic Justice Department, over the House floor, and prevented a ing garages all the time. That is out- because that is how that judge is act- session from taking place. It never hap- rageous. ing, not as a judge but as an advocate pened before, and it never happened Why are they all here still after all and as a part and parcel of what you since. Of course, the election didn’t go this time?

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That was more of an testing. against political protesters, but that is attack on democracy than the protest It documents some of the travesties exactly what is being done right now. of January 6. that are occurring with some people That bill did not apply to the thou- When 9/11 occurred—and I know it whose only crime was being concerned sands of people who occupied the Sen- has been so long ago, there are a lot of about fairness in the election in Amer- ate and tried to stop the confirmation people who have forgotten, apparently, ica. of Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. It didn’t about 9/11—3,000 people killed. The Pen- Another, as ‘‘Capitol Defendants Rot apply to protesters who tried to stop tagon was hit. The two World Trade in D.C. Jail, Portland Rioters Get Leni- his swearing-in by banging on the Center buildings were hit. Thousands ency,’’ documents how lenient the Jus- doors of the Supreme Court. It didn’t died. That was more of an attack on tice Department—yes, the same Jus- apply to any of the protests we have democracy. tice Department that is locking up in seen over the years in Washington, I just want the President to under- solitary confinement people who really D.C., but people who were here on that stand there have been things worse didn’t commit the actions they are day are being charged with that of- than people without any firearms com- charged with. That same Justice De- fense, a felony punishable by up to 20 ing into a building. partment is going easy on the looters years in jail. Now, I have been a judge. I wouldn’t and destroyers in Portland. The media and Democrats continue put up with that kind of activity, dis- An article from April 19, ‘‘From ‘In- to misrepresent what happened on Jan- ruption. Sure, people go to jail for surrectionists’ to ‘Interruptionists’’’— uary 6. But nearly 200 people have been that. They would not get charged a fel- that is probably going to be the charge charged with ‘‘obstruction of an offi- ony, normally, but certainly mis- that ends up sticking in most cases. cial proceeding.’’ demeanors. So there is punishment They obstructed Congress from their That is the vague law that President that should and could be used, but not jobs, not for 24 hours like the Demo- Bush signed into law in 2002. It was innocent people, not like Paul and crat Members of Congress who kept us aimed at white-collar criminals after Marilyn. FBI swarmed their home, from having session in here for 24 the Enron scandal, and yet, it is being took all their stuff. That is just so hours. Not like that, but just for a used only against people who support wrong. matter of hours till things were under President Trump, none of those who of- The coverup of the video that was control. Then we were back in no time, ficially obstructed the House Chamber available here in the Capitol that could back here in this Chamber, doing our for 24 hours who were members of the really establish what all went on is business. Democratic Party. atrocious. But the FBI raided the Hueper cou- Well, the claim about a fire extin- I have so many friends in the Capitol ple’s home. That was with guns drawn. guisher being used to murder Officer Police. They are wonderful people. I Here is this 18-year-old, Bruno Cua, Sicknick even made it into the Demo- admire them greatly. But there are the complaint I have here. He is crats’ impeachment memo. But it was people in leadership positions, appar- charged with assault on a Federal offi- a lie. We finally learned he died trag- ently, who are covering up video of cer. Yet, there has been no evidence ically at the age of 42 of a stroke. The three other people did not die be- what went on here. Now, even the news presented of any assault on a Federal cause of what happened that day. Two media is asking the D.C. District Court officer—civil disorder, obstruction of died of heart failure, and one died of a for access to video evidence presented an official proceeding. That is the one drug overdose. There is no evidence as in virtual court proceedings. that probably is why Julie Kelly says As one of my Republican colleagues has been said on January 7 that this they have gone from insurrectionist to said this week in the House Oversight was an armed insurrection—armed interruptionist: enter or remain on the and Reform Committee hearing, we meaning with firearms. There were no floor or gallery of either House of Con- need to release all the tapes so the firearms. Of course, Bruno Cua had a gress; violent entry or disorderly con- American people can see what hap- little baton. He didn’t use it against duct; engage in physical violence; ob- pened before, during, and after the dis- anybody, but he still is being charged struct or impede passage; and parade, turbance on January 6. with using a deadly weapon. demonstrate, or picket on Capitol Not one person has been charged with There is no doubt people came here Grounds. bringing a firearm to the Capitol. Peo- on January 6 to cause trouble. Most did That is what we have come to, lock- ple have been charged with carrying or not come here to cause trouble. Most ing up this 18-year-old with no criminal using things like Mace or a helmet, but came here to protest in the manner history whatsoever. no one brought a gun into this build- that I have advocated for years, and Interesting, in Bruno Cua’s case, the ing, and we still have no one in custody that is the effective manner that Dr. Justice Department was arguing, since for allegedly planting inoperable pipe King advocated for. So much more is he had begun to be homeschooled be- bombs near the headquarters of the done by peaceful protest. fore January 6, as thousands and thou- But Americans need to make their DNC and the RNC. sands of American children have been What was all of that about? voices heard. This power-hungry group since teachers are refusing in so many Some of us tried to get information occupying positions of power in Wash- places to come teach them, that is used about those bombs. Normally, people ington, D.C., right now, they are want- by the Justice Department to say you don’t put bombs that don’t work out ing to intimidate and use injustice for can’t allow this guy to be released, this where people can see them unless it is their own political purposes. dangerous 18-year-old with no criminal simply for the optics. Now, when they The overwhelming number of people history. are serious, they do what Bill Ayers’ caught up in this ‘‘unprecedented in- It says, oh, but look at his social people, the Weather Underground, did vestigation,’’ as the Justice Depart- media, and he is being homeschooled, when they set off a bomb in the U.S. ment promises, they are actually non- so you can’t release him home because, Senate. To me, that was more of an at- violent, peaceful Americans. Their you know, that is where he came from. tack, more of a war or an attack on de- only crime was supporting Donald That would be terrible. mocracy. In this very room, terrorists Trump and concern about the fraud Yet, in Portland, they are letting from Puerto Rico came in here and Democrats have been telling us about people go, right and left, with long shot four House Members. Four Mem- in elections for many years. criminal histories and with actual vio- bers of Congress were shot in this room An article from April 12, Julie Kelly, lence that they have committed. in 1954. ‘‘Indefinite Incarceration for Pro- Anyway, Rick Manning has a good testers with ‘Wrong’ Politics,’’ a great article from May 12 in Townhall, b 1245 article, documents about different peo- ‘‘Biden’s America Resembles the Bad To me, that was more of an attack on ple who are getting death threats. The Old Days of 1973.’’ democracy, for the President’s infor- press has helped bring about all kinds I keep expecting, at any time, our mation. of calamities on people whose crime President to say that we need to put

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But that forcement where none might exist. can promote peace, but you cannot ad- looks like the kind of thing we are Even though the United States has vance both. Let us not be fooled by the headed back to. made substantial strides toward pretense of peace. Let us find the wis- There is a great deal of injustice, and LGBTQ equality, the mission is far dom to tell the difference between gen- I would think, for all of those who ob- from accomplished. Seventy percent of uine peace and hate hidden under the structed an official proceeding here on the LGBTQ community remains unpro- guise of peace. the House floor, under the leadership of tected by antidiscrimination laws. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the Democrat Party leadership, that When it comes to credit, in particular, ance of my time. for far longer disrupted the House pro- according to the Williams Institute, f ceedings, violating countless House more than 7.7 million LGBTQ adults rules, I would think that with that in live in States that offer no protection LEAVE OF ABSENCE someone’s background, that they have against credit discrimination based on By unanimous consent, leave of ab- committed that crime that these peo- sexual orientation and gender identity. sence was granted to: ple are being charged with, that we Francis Bacon once said that knowl- Mr. GRIFFITH (at the request of Mr. would get a lot more sympathy from edge is power. Knowledge affords us the MCCARTHY) for today on account of a our colleagues across the aisle. power to detect discrimination that family matter. Many were not here then. But the might otherwise go undetected. Take, f ones who were, who committed that as an example, the Home Mortgage Dis- crime being charged now, have it a lit- closure Act, which is analogous to my ADJOURNMENT tle easier on those who interrupted us legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- that day. Both the National Community Rein- ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- vestment Coalition and Iowa State tion 188, the House stands adjourned ance of my time. University reviewed data from the until noon on Monday, May 17, 2021, for f HMDA and found that same-sex couples morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for leg- were denied loans at higher rates than islative business. ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO heterosexual couples, despite having CREDIT Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 1 minute comparable creditworthiness. It also p.m.), under its previous order, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under found that those same-sex couples paid House adjourned until Monday, May 17, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- higher interest rates and higher fees. 2021, at noon for morning-hour debate. uary 4, 2021, the Chair recognizes the The experience of the HMDA tells us gentleman from New York (Mr. that sunlight can be a powerful dis- f TORRES) for 30 minutes. infectant against discrimination. OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam The Equal Credit Enforcement and INFORMATION Speaker, in the United States, there Investment Act would make credit Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the fol- are 1.4 million LGBTQ businesses con- more accessible, credit laws more en- lowing Member executed the oath for tributing more than $1.7 trillion to the forceable, and creditors more account- access to classified information: American economy. We have a vested able. It would represent a triumph of interest in sustaining and strength- transparency in the service of eco- Troy A. Carter ening those businesses with equal ac- nomic opportunity for all, regardless of f cess to credit, which is the beating who you are and whom you love. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, heart of the American economy. b 1300 As a former Council ETC. member, I partnered with the National HATE NEVER BRINGS PEACE Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce to es- Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam communications were taken from the tablish the Nation’s largest municipal Speaker, earlier in the week, a public Speaker’s table and referred as follows: certification program for LGBTQ busi- official posted on Twitter the following EC–1110. A letter from the Secretary, De- ness enterprises, enabling those busi- image of a map where the State of partment of Defense, transmitting a letter nesses to enjoy equal access to a $25 Israel is nowhere to be found. There is authorizing eight officers to wear the insig- billion pool of government procure- nothing accidental about the omission. nia of the grade of rear admiral or rear admi- ment. I am continuing in the United Wiping Israel off the map is the objec- ral (lower half), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777(b)(3)(B); Public Law 104-106, Sec. 503(a)(1) States Congress the advocacy that I tive of the BDS movement. Notice the (as added by Public Law 108-136, Sec. began years ago in the New York City image includes flowers to symbolize 509(a)(3)); (117 Stat. 1458); to the Committee Council. peace, as though peace meant the de- on Armed Services. My legislation, the LGBTQ Business struction of Israel itself. EC–1111. A letter from the Secretary, De- Equal Credit Enforcement and Invest- When most Americans speak of partment of Defense, transmitting a letter ment Act, builds on a foundation laid peace, we mean the peaceful coexist- on the approved retirement of General Tim- by several statutes and regulations. ence of an Israeli state and Palestinian othy M. Ray, United States Air Force, and The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, state, not the existence of one to the his advancement to the grade of general on exclusion of the other. Most Americans the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. ECOA, prohibits credit discrimination, 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as including but not limited to sex dis- are anguished by the trauma of Israelis amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); crimination. seeking refuge in bomb shelters in the (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed A new interpretive rule from the face of relentless rocket fire. And most Services. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Americans are anguished by the deep EC–1112. A letter from the Secretary, De- clarifies that ECOA’s prohibition suffering and death toll of Palestinians partment of Defense, transmitting a letter against sex discrimination applies to who live under the repressive rule of on the approved retirement of Lieutenant sexual orientation and gender identity. Hamas and who have fallen victim to General Christopher P. Weggeman, United Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank, which the wretchedness of war. States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of Lieutenant general on the re- exists to enable and enhance the en- The rapid-fire rhetoric that we have tired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); forcement of ECOA, requires financial seen directed at Israel is so hyperbolic, Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by institutions to report information so vitriolic, that it inflames rather Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. about the race, ethnicity, and sex of than informs. It delegitimizes Israel 293); to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Chiarotti, United States ment 39-21482; AD 2021-07-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Marine Corps, and his advancement to the received May 7, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- grade of lieutenant general on the retired 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 et No.: FAA-2020-0903; Project Identifier AD- list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 2020-00957-T; Amendment 39-21454; AD 2021-05- Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by Public tation and Infrastructure. 11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pur- Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to EC–1122. A letter from the Management suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- the Committee on Armed Services. and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee EC–1114. A letter from the Secretary, De- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- on Transportation and Infrastructure. partment of Defense, transmitting a letter ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- EC–1130. A letter from the Management on the approved retirement of Lieutenant proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of General Timothy G. Fay, United States Air and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Force, and his advancement to the grade of cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31360; ment’s final rule — Revocation and Amend- lieutenant general on the retired list, pursu- Amdt. No.: 3948] received May 7, 2021, pursu- ment of Class E Airspace; Orange City and ant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Le Mars, IA [Docket No.: FAA-2020-0664; Air- Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104-106, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee space Docket No.: 20-ACE-15] (RIN: 2120- Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. AA66) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to 5 on Armed Services. EC–1123. A letter from the Management U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. EC–1115. A letter from the Secretary, De- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on partment of Defense, transmitting a letter Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. on the approved retirement of Lieutenant ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- EC–1131. A letter from the Management General Loretta E. Reynolds, United States proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Marine Corps, and her advancement to the and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- grade of lieutenant general on the retired cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31359; ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Amdt. No.: 3947] received May 7, 2021, pursu- tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as amended by Public ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 2020-1123; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01294- Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee R; Amendment 39-21448; AD 2021-05-05] (RIN: the Committee on Armed Services. on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to EC–1116. A letter from the Secretary, De- EC–1124. A letter from the Management 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. partment of State, transmitting a letter on and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. eral Scott A. Kindsvater, United States Air ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- EC–1132. A letter from the Management Force, and his advancement to the grade of tives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of lieutenant general on the retired list, pursu- (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Se- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ries Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes [Docket No.: tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104-106, FAA-2020-0971; Product Identifier 2020-NM- 2020-1131; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00613- Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee 083-AD; Amendment 39-21453; AD 2021-05-10] R; Amendment 39-21445; AD 2021-05-02] (RIN: on Armed Services. EC–1117. A letter from the Assistant Sec- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursu- 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to retary of the army, Installations, Energy ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. and Environment, Department of the Army, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Department of Defense, transmitting a re- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. EC–1125. A letter from the Management EC–1133. A letter from the Management port on the plan to finish remediation activi- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ties at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Umatilla, Oregon, pursuant to Public Law ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 116-283; to the Committee on Armed Services. tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- EC–1118. A letter from the Management FAA-2020-0914; Product Identifier 2020-NM- 2021-0094; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00100- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 058-AD; Amendment 39-21463; AD 2021-05-20] R; Amendment 39-21437; AD 2021-04-15] (RIN: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursu- 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. tives; Air Tractor, Inc., Airplanes [Docket 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on No.: FAA-2020-0710; Project Identifier 2019- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. CE-037-AD; Amendment 39-21457; AD 2021-05- EC–1126. A letter from the Management EC–1134. A letter from the Management 14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pur- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- on Transportation and Infrastructure. tives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters [Docket tives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes EC–1119. A letter from the Management No.: FAA-2018-0309; Project Identifier 2018- [Docket No.: FAA-2020-0811; Product Identi- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of SW-014-AD; Amendment 39-21456; AD 2021-05- fier 2019-CE-055-AD; Amendment 39-21431; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pur- 2021-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public tives; International Aero Engines AG Tur- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2020-0700; on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Project Identifier AD-2020-00238-E; Amend- EC–1127. A letter from the Management structure. ment 39-21461; AD 2021-05-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of EC–1135. A letter from the Management received May 7, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- tives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Heli- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tation and Infrastructure. copters [Docket No.: FAA-2021-0144; Project tives; Airbus SAS Airplanes [Docket No.: EC–1120. A letter from the Management Identifier MCAI-2021-00255-R; Amendment 39- FAA-2020-1106; Product Identifier MCAI-2020- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 21473; AD 2021-06-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 01065-T; Amendment 39-21435; AD 2021-04-14] Transportation, transmitting the Depart- May 7, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursu- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- tives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight Display the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee System Application [Docket No.: FAA-2020- structure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. 0883; Project Identifier 2019-CE-034-AD; EC–1128. A letter from the Management EC–1136. A letter from the Management Amendment 39-21460; AD 2021-05-17] (RIN: and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- tives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes [Docket Transportation and Infrastructure. 2020-0916; Product Identifier 2015-SW-055-AD; No.: FAA-2020-1111; Product Identifier MCAI- EC–1121. A letter from the Management Amendment 39-21449; AD 2021-05-06] (RIN: 2020-01374-T; Amendment 39-21442; AD 2021-04- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to 20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pur- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee tives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Pre- Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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EC–1137. A letter from the Management tive Order 13950; to the Committee on Over- Texas, Mr. SWALWELL, Ms. TITUS, Ms. and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of sight and Reform, and in addition to the BARRAGA´ N, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. TORRES Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committees on Education and Labor, and of New York, and Mr. GIMENEZ): ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Armed Services, for a period to be subse- H.R. 3243. A bill to codify the Transpor- tives; Airbus Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA- quently determined by the Speaker, in each tation Security Administration’s responsi- 2020-0905; Project Identifier 2019-SW-102-AD; case for consideration of such provisions as bility relating to securing pipelines against Amendment 39-21384; AD 2021-02-01] (RIN: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pursuant to concerned. other nefarious acts that jeopardize the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. By Ms. SALAZAR (for herself, Mr. RICE physical security or cybersecurity of pipe- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on of South Carolina, Mr. DONALDS, Mr. lines, and for other purposes; to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. JACKSON, and Mr. BILIRAKIS): mittee on Homeland Security. EC–1138. A letter from the Management H.R. 3236. A bill to prohibit the President By Mr. CROW (for himself, Mrs. HAYES, and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of from taking any action to support the waiv- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- er of obligations of members of the World MEIJER): ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Trade Organization under the Agreement on H.R. 3244. A bill to ensure that Federal tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Prop- work-study funding is available for students et No.: FAA-2021-0133; Product Identifier AD- erty Rights in relation to the prevention, enrolled in residency programs for teachers, 2021-00234-T; Amendment 39-21469; AD 2021-06- containment, mitigation, or treatment of principals, or school leaders, and for other 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 7, 2021, pur- COVID-19 unless a statute is enacted ex- purposes; to the Committee on Education suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- pressly authorizing such a waiver with re- and Labor. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee spect to the prevention, containment, miti- By Ms. ESCOBAR: H.R. 3245. A bill to authorize the imposi- on Transportation and Infrastructure. gation, or treatment of COVID-19, and for tion of sanctions with respect to significant EC–1139. A letter from the Acting Assistant other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign actions that exacerbate climate change, to Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- global average temperature rise, and for the Department’s legislative proposal, Jamie quently determined by the Speaker, in each other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Zapata Federal Officers and Employees Pro- case for consideration of such provisions as Affairs, and in addition to the Committees tection Act of 2021; to the Committee on fall within the jurisdiction of the committee on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Over- Homeland Security. concerned. sight and Reform, and Ways and Means, for f By Ms. DELAURO: a period to be subsequently determined by H.R. 3237. A bill making emergency supple- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON the Speaker, in each case for consideration mental appropriations for the fiscal year of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ending September 30, 2021, and for other pur- tion of the committee concerned. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of poses; to the Committee on Appropriations, By Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois (for himself, and in addition to the Committee on the committees were delivered to the Clerk Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. LEE of California, Budget, for a period to be subsequently de- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. POCAN, Mr. for printing and reference to the proper termined by the Speaker, in each case for calendar, as follows: THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. BUSH, consideration of such provisions as fall with- Ms. TLAIB, Ms. NORTON, Mr. EVANS, Mr. TAKANO: Committee on Veterans’ Af- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. CARSON, Mr. TRONE, and Mr. fairs. H.R. 2167. A bill to amend title 38, cerned. KAHELE): United States Code, to provide for extensions By Ms. ESCOBAR: H.R. 3246. A bill to award funds to States of the time limitations for use of entitle- H.R. 3238. A bill to amend the Safe Drink- and local areas for subsidized employment ment under Department of Veterans Affairs ing Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water programs for youth; to the Committee on educational assistance programs by reason of Act Amendments of 1996 to reauthorize cer- Education and Labor, and in addition to the school closures due to emergency and other tain grant programs providing assistance to Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be situations, and for other purposes; with an colonias, and for other purposes; to the Com- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in amendment (Rept. 117–34). Referred to the mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- each case for consideration of such provi- Committee of the Whole House on the state dition to the Committee on Transportation sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the on the Union. and Infrastructure, for a period to be subse- committee concerned. f quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Ms. GARCIA of Texas (for herself, case for consideration of such provisions as Ms. NORTON, Ms. ESCOBAR, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS fall within the jurisdiction of the committee JAYAPAL, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. OMAR, Under clause 2 of rule XII, public concerned. Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. LEE of California, bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. FITZGERALD: Ms. NEWMAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H.R. 3239. A bill to make improvements in LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. GARCI´A titles were introduced and severally re- the enactment of title 41, United States ferred, as follows: of Illinois, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Code, into a positive law title and to improve Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. CARSON, By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for the Code; to the Committee on the Judici- Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. himself and Mr. KATKO): ary. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. H.R. 3233. A bill to establish the National By Mr. AMODEI (for himself, Mr. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. Commission to Investigate the January 6 At- WESTERMAN, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. EVANS, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of tack on the United States Capitol Complex, LAMALFA, Mr. FULCHER, Mr. Texas, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. BOW- and for other purposes; to the Committee on RESCHENTHALER, and Mrs. LESKO): MAN, Ms. BASS, and Ms. JACKSON Homeland Security. H.R. 3240. A bill to require the Secretary of LEE): By Mr. DUNN: the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture H.R. 3247. A bill to amend title 31, United H.R. 3234. A bill to amend section 30113 of to more efficiently develop domestic sources States Code, to limit the amount that the title 49, United States Code, to clarify the of the minerals and mineral materials of portion of a taxpayer’s tax refund attrib- granting of an alternate vehicle endorse- strategic and critical importance to the eco- utable to the child tax credit and the earned ment, and for other purposes; to the Com- nomic and national security and manufac- income tax credit may be reduced by reason mittee on Energy and Commerce. turing competitiveness of the United States, of student loan debt; to the Committee on By Mr. OWENS (for himself, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the BANKS, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BABIN, Mr. Natural Resources. Committee on Ways and Means, for a period BISHOP of North Carolina, Mrs. By Ms. BUSH: to be subsequently determined by the Speak- BOEBERT, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. BUCK, Mr. H.R. 3241. A bill to make improvements in er, in each case for consideration of such pro- CAWTHORN, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. DONALDS, the enactment of title 54, United States visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. GOOD of Virginia, Mr. FALLON, Code, into a positive law title and to improve committee concerned. Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, Mr. the Code; to the Committee on the Judici- By Mr. GUEST: GROTHMAN, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, Mr. ary. H.R. 3248. A bill to amend the Omnibus ISSA, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. JACOBS of By Mr. BLUMENAUER: Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to New York, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsyl- H.R. 3242. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- establish a body-worn camera partnership vania, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, cation Act of 1965 to improve the American grant program, and for other purposes; to the Mr. MAST, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. History for Freedom grant program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. PERRY, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. RICE Committee on Education and Labor. By Mr. HICE of Georgia (for himself, of South Carolina, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. By Mr. CLEAVER (for himself, Mr. Mr. NORMAN, Ms. HERRELL, Mr. ROY, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. KATKO, BISHOP of North Carolina, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. STEWART, and Mr. TIFFANY): Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. CLARKE Mr. GIBBS, Mr. BABIN, Mr. GROTHMAN, H.R. 3235. A bill to restrict executive agen- of New York, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. FALLON, and Mr. cies from acting in contravention of Execu- LANGEVIN, Mr. CORREA, Mr. GREEN of CLYDE):

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H.R. 3249. A bill to codify the policy of Ex- By Ms. SEWELL (for herself, Mr. Mr. VEASEY, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. ecutive Order 13950 (relating to combating MCKINLEY, Ms. KUSTER, and Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. RYAN, Ms. OMAR, Mr. race and sex stereotyping), and for other pur- FITZPATRICK): LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. PRICE of poses; to the Committee on Oversight and H.R. 3259. A bill to amend title XVIII of the North Carolina, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. Reform. Social Security Act to combat the opioid cri- RUSH, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. By Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH (for him- sis by promoting access to non-opioid treat- WATERS, Mr. CROW, Mr. SCHNEIDER, self, Mr. BUDD, and Mr. RUTHERFORD): ments in the hospital outpatient setting; to Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. H.R. 3250. A bill to amend title 18, United the Committee on Energy and Commerce, COHEN, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. States Code, to permit uniformed law en- and in addition to the Committee on Ways MEEKS, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. JACOBS of forcement officers to carry agency-issued and Means, for a period to be subsequently California, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. KAP- firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for determined by the Speaker, in each case for TUR, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. NEWMAN, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- consideration of such provisions as fall with- SAN NICOLAS, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, diciary. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CARTER of Lou- By Ms. KUSTER (for herself, Mr. cerned. isiana, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. POCAN, Ms. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WELCH, By Mr. SHERMAN: GARCIA of Texas, Mr. BROWN, Ms. DA- Ms. PINGREE, Mr. GARAMENDI, and H.R. 3260. A bill to amend the Securities VIDS of Kansas, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. Mr. PAPPAS): Exchange Act of 1934 to require that certain TRONE, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 3251. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- issuers make disclosures regarding general ALLARD, Mr. GOMEZ, Mrs. FLETCHER, enue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating ledger accounts reconciliation, and for other Mr. NADLER, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- appliances in the energy credit and to extent Mr. CORREA, and Mr. JEFFRIES): the credit for residential energy efficient fairs. H. Res. 398. A resolution recognizing the property; to the Committee on Ways and By Ms. SPANBERGER (for herself, Mr. forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Means. MEIJER, Mr. GOLDEN, Mr. GALLAGHER, Race Massacre; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. LAMB (for himself, Mr. RUTH- Mr. MEEKS, Mr. MCCAUL, Ms. LEE of diciary. California, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. JACOBS of ERFORD, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. CREN- By Ms. CRAIG (for herself, Ms. TITUS, California, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. SHAW, Mr. KIND, Mr. STEUBE, and Mr. and Mr. FITZPATRICK): GOLDEN): LIEU, Mr. BROWN, Mr. SMITH of Wash- H. Res. 399. A resolution recognizing ‘‘Na- H.R. 3252. A bill to amend chapter 44 of ington, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mr. tional Public Works Week’’; to the Com- title 18, United States Code, to enhance pen- UPTON, Mr. COLE, Mrs. KIM of Cali- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- alties for certain thefts of a firearm from fornia, and Mr. STEUBE): ture. H.R. 3261. A bill to repeal the Authoriza- certain Federal firearms licensees, and to By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself, Mr. tion for Use of Military Force Against Iraq criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun CICILLINE, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- Resolution; to the Committee on Foreign Af- range that rents firearms or a shooting club; NEY of New York, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. fairs. to the Committee on the Judiciary. POCAN, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. TORRES of By Mrs. LESKO (for herself and Mr. By Mr. UPTON: H.R. 3262. A bill to require the Secretary of New York, Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, MCNERNEY): Ms. BASS, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. EVANS, H.R. 3253. A bill to direct the Adminis- Transportation to submit a report on cyber- security risks to motor vehicle safety, and Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. trator of the National Highway Traffic Safe- GRIJALVA, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, ty Administration to conduct a study on for other purposes; to the Committee on En- ergy and Commerce. Ms. JACOBS of California, Mr. motor vehicle safety and impaired driving, LOWENTHAL, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALO- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. OWENS (for himself, Mr. BANKS, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. BABIN, Mr. NEY of New York, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Energy and Commerce. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. By Mr. LOUDERMILK (for himself, Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, Mrs. BOEBERT, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. BUCK, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SOTO, Mr. TONKO, MEUSER, Mrs. GREENE of Georgia, Mr. Mr. CRIST, and Mrs. DEMINGS): NORMAN, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. LATTA, CAWTHORN, Mr. CLOUD, Mr. DONALDS, Mr. GOOD of Virginia, Mr. FALLON, H. Res. 400. A resolution supporting the Mr. HICE of Georgia, Ms. VAN DUYNE, goals and ideals of National Honor Our Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Ms. Mr. GROTHMAN, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. ISSA, Mr. JACKSON, LGBT Elders Day; to the Committee on For- STEFANIK, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. WENSTRUP, eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. Mr. JACOBS of New York, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. KELLY of Penn- mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- CAWTHORN, and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio): riod to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 3254. A bill to terminate Federal Pan- sylvania, Mr. MAST, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Speaker, in each case for consideration of demic Unemployment Compensation; to the Mr. PERRY, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Committee on Ways and Means. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. ROUZER, tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. NORCROSS: Mr. ROY, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Geor- By Mr. RUSH (for himself, Ms. BASS, H.R. 3255. A bill to require the Adminis- gia, Mr. STEWART, Mr. TIFFANY, and Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. trator of the Environmental Protection Mr. CALVERT): HIGGINS of New York, Ms. JACOBS of Agency to develop guidance for identifying H. Res. 397. A resolution expressing the California, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. high-risk locations to focus lead reduction sense of the House of Representatives that LOWENTHAL, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, efforts, and for other purposes; to the Com- Critical Race Theory serves as a prejudicial Ms. NEWMAN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. ROY- mittee on Energy and Commerce. ideological tool, rather than an educational BAL-ALLARD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. By Mr. PERRY (for himself, Mr. MAST, tool, and should not be taught in K-12 class- THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. TORRES Mr. POSEY, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. rooms as a way to teach students to judge in- of New York, and Ms. WILLIAMS of GOHMERT, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. DUNCAN, dividuals based on sex, race, ethnicity, and Georgia): Mrs. HARSHBARGER, Mr. ADERHOLT, national origin; to the Committee on Edu- H. Res. 401. A resolution expressing support Mr. GOSAR, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. GIBBS, cation and Labor. for designation of the month of May 2021 as Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. VAN DREW, and By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, ‘‘National Child Poverty Prevention Month’’; Mr. JACKSON): Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, H.R. 3256. A bill to prohibit Federal fund- Ms. LEE of California, Ms. WILLIAMS to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. ing to the Wuhan Institute of Virology; to of Georgia, Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself and Mr. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. PAYNE, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mrs. CHABOT): By Mr. SCHRADER (for himself, Ms. LAWRENCE, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. PIN- H. Res. 402. A resolution recognizing the devastating impact of COVID-19 in India and BONAMICI, Mr. BENTZ, Mr. BLU- GREE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of expressing the sense of the House of Rep- MENAUER, and Mr. DEFAZIO): Georgia, Ms. STEVENS, Ms. STRICK- H.R. 3257. A bill to ensure that United LAND, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. BASS, Mr. resentatives with respect to COVID assist- States Government personnel, including LARSEN of Washington, Mr. DANNY K. ance to India; to the Committee on Foreign members of the Armed Forces and contrac- DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. CLARK of Mas- Affairs. tors, assigned to United States diplomatic sachusetts, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. f missions are given the opportunity to des- ESHOO, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. SCHA- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY ignate next-of-kin for certain purposes in the KOWSKY, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. MFUME, Mr. event of the death of the personnel; to the EVANS, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, STATEMENT Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. PRESSLEY, Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Ms. SEWELL (for herself and Mr. Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. WILSON of Florida, the Rules of the House of Representa- BILIRAKIS): Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. COO- tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 3258. A bill to amend title XXVII of PER, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. the Public Health Service Act to improve pa- BLUMENAUER, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers tient access to anti-cancer oral medications, BUTTERFIELD, Ms. CLARKE of New granted to Congress in the Constitu- and for other purposes; to the Committee on York, Mr. CRIST, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or Energy and Commerce. JONES, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. DELBENE, joint resolution.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuan to the following: Article 1, Section 8 Article 1, Section 8 Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the By Mr. NORCROSS: By Mr. OWENS: Constitution H.R. 3255. H.R. 3235. By Ms. ESCOBAR: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3245. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8 Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PERRY: By Ms. SALAZAR: Article 1, Section 8. H.R. 3256. ´ H.R. 3236. By Mr. GARCIA of Illinois: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3246. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section VIII of the United States Article I Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: Constitution By Ms. DELAURO: Article I Section 8 By Mr. SCHRADER: H.R. 3237. By Ms. GARCIA of Texas: H.R. 3257. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3247. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: The principal constitutional authority for lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Const. art. 1, § 1; and this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- ‘‘The Congress shall have Power To lay and U.S. Const. art. 1, § 8, cl. 18. ticle I of the Constitution of the United collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Ms. SEWELL: States (the appropriation power), which to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 3258. states: Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the Treas- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: ury, but in Consequence of Appropriations shall be uniform throughout the United Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- made by Law . . . .’’ States;’’ tion. In addition, clause 1 of section 8 of article Article 1, Section 8 By Ms. SEWELL: I of the Constitution (the spending power) By Mr. GUEST: H.R. 3259. provides: H.R. 3248. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘The Congress shall have the Power . . . to Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: pay the Debts and provide for the common lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Defence and general Welfare of the United Article I, Section 8 tion. States . . . ’’ By Mr. HICE of Georgia: By Mr. SHERMAN: Together, these specific constitutional pro- H.R. 3249. H.R. 3260. visions establish the congressional power of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- the purse, granting Congress the authority lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: to appropriate funds, to determine their pur- Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 and Article I, The power granted to Congress under Arti- pose, amount, and period of availability, and Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the cle I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the to set forth terms and conditions governing United States, which together establish the United States Constitution. their use. congressional power of the purse, granting By Ms. SPANBERGER: By Ms. ESCOBAR: Congress the authority to appropriate funds, H.R. 3261. H.R. 3238. to determine their purpose, amount, and pe- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- riod of availability, and to set forth terms lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: and conditions governing their use; and, Ar- Article l, Section 8 Constitutional Authority—Necessary and ticle I, Section 8, clause 18 of the United By Mr. UPTON: Proper Clause (Art. I, Sec. 8, Clause 18) States Constitution, which grants the Con- H.R. 3262. THE U.S. CONSTITUTION gress authority ‘‘to make all Laws which Congress has the power to enact this legis- ARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF shall be necessary and proper for carrying lation pursuant to the following: CONGRESS into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: To regulate CLAUSE 18 other Powers vested by this Constitution in commerce with foreign nations, and among The Congress shall have power . . . To the Government of the United States, or in the several states make all laws which shall be necessary and any Department or Officer thereof.’’ proper for carrying into execution the fore- By Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH: going powers, and all other powers vested by H.R. 3250. f this Constitution in the government of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States, or in any department or offi- lation pursuant to the following: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS cer thereof. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors By Mr. FITZGERALD: Laws which shall be necessary and proper for were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 3239. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- tions, as follows: lation pursuant to the following: stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 3: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. WILD, Mr. Article I, section 8, clause 18. States, or in any Department or Officer LARSEN of Washington, Ms. SLOTKIN, Ms. By Mr. AMODEI: thereof. CRAIG, Mr. CASTEN, and Mr. COOPER. H.R. 3240. By Ms. KUSTER: H.R. 58: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3251. H.R. 82: Ms. DEAN. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 204: Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. ROSS, Mr. The constitutional authority on which this lation pursuant to the following: PERLMUTTER, and Mr. KILDEE. bill rests is the power of Congress to provide Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 210: Mrs. AXNE, Ms. ROSS, Mr. COMER, for the common defense and general welfare States Constitution, the Taxing and Spend- Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, Mr. FEENSTRA, and of the United States enumerated in Article I, ing Clause: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power Mr. KILDEE. Section 8, Clause 1 of the United States Con- To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts H.R. 310: Mr. ARRINGTON. stitution. and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for H.R. 377: Mr. JACKSON. By Ms. BUSH: the common Defense and general Welfare of H.R. 378: Mr. BUCSHON and Mr. JACKSON. H.R. 3241. the United States . . . ’’ H.R. 503: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LAMB: H.R. 571: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3252. AUCHINCLOSS. Article 1, section 1 of the Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 669: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. By Mr. BLUMENAUER: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 787: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 3242. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 815: Mr. SIRES, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution and Ms. MATSUI. lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. LESKO: H.R. 825: Mr. LYNCH, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 3253. DESAULNIER, and Mr. CARSON.

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H.R. 859: Mr. GOOD of Virginia and Mr. DA- H.R. 2225: Mr. CASE, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. H. Res. 47: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. VIDSON. WILD, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. PERL- H. Res. 145: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 921: Ms. JACOBS of California. MUTTER. H. Res. 160: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H.R. 959: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 2229: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H. Res. 275: Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms. WEXTON, H.R. 1011: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. H.R. 2258: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. KEATING, H.R. 1018: Mr. RYAN. H.R. 2329: Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. JONES, Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. PORTER, Mr. H.R. 1022: Mr. HARDER of California and Mr. H.R. 2347: Ms. MANNING and Ms. DAVIDS of PANETTA, Mr. COSTA, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. REED. Kansas. SOTO, and Mr. CASE. H.R. 1057: Mr. GUEST, Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, H.R. 2480: Mr. VELA. H. Res. 283: Mr. JACOBS of New York. and Mr. STAUBER. H.R. 2517: Mr. O’HALLERAN. H. Res. 329: Ms. TENNEY, Mr. FITZGERALD, H.R. 1068: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2533: Mr. KILDEE. Mr. JACKSON, Mr. CLINE, Mr. DUNN, and Mr. H.R. 1179: Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina and H.R. 2558: Mrs. LESKO, Mr. GOODEN of CHABOT. Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Texas, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. BROOKS, H. Res. 352: Mr. EMMER, Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 1193: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. HARDER of Mr. COMER, Mr. NEWHOUSE, and Mr. HUDSON. West Virginia, and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. California, Mr. DELGADO, Mr. GRAVES of Mis- H.R. 2575: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H. Res. 368: Mr. CASE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, souri, Mr. VELA, Mrs. KIM of California, Mr. H.R. 2586: Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. Ms. BASS, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. HUDSON, and Ms. CRAIG. WELCH, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. CICILLINE, and DEFAZIO. H.R. 1210: Mr. AMODEI. Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 1238: Mrs. HAYES, Mr. CARSON, and Mr. H. Res. 386: Mrs. SPARTZ. H.R. 2598: Mr. DESAULNIER. MCGOVERN. H. Res. 392: Mr. CASE. H.R. 2637: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. H.R. 1255: Mrs. KIM of California, Mr. H. Res. 394: Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. BENTZ, Mrs. H.R. 2639: Mrs. WALORSKI. LYNCH, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. NORCROSS, and Mr. HARSHBARGER, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. CLYDE, and H.R. 2654: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. ARMSTRONG, YARMUTH. Mr. HUDSON. Mr. COMER, and Mr. MASSIE. H.R. 1297: Mr. LAMALFA. H. Res. 396: Mr. GOOD of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 2695: Ms. ROSS, Ms. WILD, Ms. H.R. 1346: Ms. KUSTER, Mrs. KIM of Cali- WESTERMAN, Mr. HERN, Mr. GIMENEZ, and Mr. HOULAHAN, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, Ms. fornia, and Mrs. STEEL. LATURNER. H.R. 1352: Mr. EVANS and Mr. CROW. BONAMICI, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. PERLMUTTER, and H.R. 1447: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PAL- Mr. SHERMAN. f LONE, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. TONKO, Ms. NEW- H.R. 2794: Mr. WELCH, Ms. NEWMAN, Mrs. MAN, Mr. KILMER, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. KILDEE, NAPOLITANO, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- and Ms. ROSS. RUSH. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 1455: Ms. TITUS, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. H.R. 2811: Mrs. BEATTY. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS GREEN of Texas, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BLU- H.R. 2840: Mr. LANGEVIN. ´ MENAUER, and Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. H.R. 2920: Mr. CARDENAS and Mr. VARGAS. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 1488: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 2962: Ms. FOXX. statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 1551: Ms. NORTON and Mr. TRONE. H.R. 2998: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. DANNY K. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 1614: Ms. NORTON, Mrs. WATSON COLE- DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COOPER, Ms. benefits were submitted as follows: MAN, and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. TLAIB, Mr. ESPAILLAT, and Mr. JONES. OFFERED BY MS. DELAURO H.R. 1693: Ms. TLAIB and Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 3012: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 1699: Mr. BURGESS. Mr. JACKSON, Mr. ARMSTRONG, Mrs. H.R. 3237, making emergency supplemental H.R. 1730: Ms. WILD. CAMMACK, and Mr. MEUSER. appropriations for the fiscal year ending H.R. 1745: Mr. MEUSER, Mr. CLINE, Mr. H.R. 3063: Ms. OMAR and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. September 30, 2021, and for other purposes, GARBARINO, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. HERN, Mr. H.R. 3080: Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. JACKSON, and does not contain any congressional earmark, FEENSTRA, Mr. TIMMONS, Mr. KIND, Mrs. Mr. ALLEN. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff bene- LESKO, and Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 3088: Mr. CROW, Mr. CASE, Ms. fits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. H.R. 1819: Mr. BROWN. DEGETTE, and Ms. NEWMAN. H.R. 1842: Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia. H.R. 3090: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of f H.R. 1863: Mr. SIRES. New York. H.R. 1884: Mr. KAHELE. H.R. 3098: Mr. HERN and Mrs. FISCHBACH. DISCHARGE PETITIONS H.R. 1916: Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ, Mr. H.R. 3101: Mr. EMMER. ´ Under clause 2 of rule XV, the fol- CARDENAS, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. H.R. 3104: Mr. MOONEY, Mr. MOORE of Ala- lowing discharge petition was filed: CARTWRIGHT, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. CORREA, Mr. bama, and Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. HIMES, Mr. STEIL, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. HOL- H.R. 3105: Mr. PERLMUTTER. Petition 4, May 11, 2021, by Mr. PERRY on LINGSWORTH, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. H.R. 3114: Mr. POCAN and Ms. BARRAGA´ N. House Resolution 160, was signed by the fol- KAPTUR, and Mr. CASTEN. H.R. 3126: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. SIRES. lowing Members: Mr. Perry, Mr. Babin, Mr. H.R. 1931: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER and Mr. H.R. 3134: Mr. GOHMERT and Mr. DAVIDSON. Posey, Mrs. McClain, Mr. Roy, Mr. Steube, KIM of New Jersey. H.R. 3135: Mrs. AXNE, Mr. BRENDAN F. Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Budd, Mr. H.R. 1960: Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. CASTEN, Mr. LaMalfa, and Mrs. Cammack. DEUTCH, and Mr. SOTO. COHEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. H.R. 1966: Mr. SABLAN. DEGETTE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KILMER, Mr. NAD- f H.R. 1986: Mr. GALLEGO. LER, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PAPPAS, Ms. POR- H.R. 2027: Mr. CASE, Ms. ROSS, and Mr. KIL- TER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SIRES, Ms. TITUS, DISCHARGE PETITIONS— DEE. ´ H.R. 2028: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. NADLER, and and Ms. VELAZQUEZ. ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS H.R. 3136: Mr. GOSAR. Mr. LIEU. The following Members added their H.R. 2030: Mr. TRONE, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. H.R. 3137: Mr. MCHENRY and Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. names to the following discharge peti- CUELLAR, Mr. CAWTHORN, Mr. SABLAN, and tions: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 3140: Mrs. BOEBERT. H.R. 2033: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 3148: Mr. GOHMERT. Petition 1 by Mrs. CAMMACK on House H.R. 2085: Mr. PAPPAS. H.R. 3155: Mrs. HINSON and Ms. PORTER. Resolution 274: Ms. Stefanik, and Mr. Wilson H.R. 2096: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 3179: Mr. GOHMERT and Mr. DAVIDSON. of South Carolina. TAKANO, and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 3202: Mr. SESSIONS. Petition 2 by Mr. ROY on House Resolution H.R. 2138: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3217: Mr. GOSAR. 216: Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mrs. H.R. 2143: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Ms. H. J. Res. 11: Mr. DUNN. McClain, Mr. Feenstra, and Mr. Clyde. KAPTUR, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. H. Con. Res. 33: Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. COURT- Petition 3 by Mr. ROY on House Resolution KIM of New Jersey, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. GARCI´A NEY, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. 292: Mr. Budd, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, of Illinois, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. MFUME, Ms. TIMMONS, Mr. STAUBER, Mr. PERRY, Mr. Mr. Babin, Mr. Posey, Mrs. McClain, Mr. OMAR, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. LAHOOD, Mrs. GUTHRIE, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Gosar, Mr. Emmer, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, WALORSKI, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. LARSON of Con- Pennsylvania, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. LUETKE- Mrs. Greene of Georgia, Mr. Clyde, Mr. necticut, and Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. MEYER, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N, Mr. SCHNEI- Massie, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Arm- H.R. 2198: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. DER, Mr. KEATING, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, strong, Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Westerman, Mr. SCANLON, Ms. JACOBS of California, and Ms. Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- Carl, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. BONAMICI. bama, and Mr. GALLAGHER. Fallon, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. Allen.

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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK tenure serving the City of Westminster, Mayor Employment Management at Randolph Col- Atchison held numerous positions on the City lege. He also served as the Deputy Chief of SPEECH OF Council and on city government boards such Staff for Planning and Education Policy to the HON. NANCY PELOSI as the Planning Commission and the City’s Governor of Kentucky. As a community leader, Special Permit and Licensing Board. Mayor Dr. Fugate has demonstrated great dedication OF CALIFORNIA Atchison was first elected to City Council in and participation in local civic organizations. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1997 where he served two terms and came our region, he has served on a number of Wednesday, May 12, 2021 back for a third term in 2011. He was elected leadership boards, including the Greater Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, with great solem- Mayor in 2013 and proceeded to serve two Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. nity and prayerfulness, I rise to join my col- terms. As a Councilmember and Mayor, he Dr. Fugate earned his doctorate in higher leagues in recognition of National Police was a strong advocate and champion for small education from the University of Georgia’s In- Week: observed by this Congress and Country business and transportation issues. stitute of Higher Education. He received his for nearly sixty years. In addition to his service to the Westminster master’s degree from Vanderbilt University Thank you, Rep. VAL DEMINGS, former Or- community Mayor Atchison is a loving hus- and his bachelor’s degree from Centre Col- lando Police Department Chief, a police officer band and devoted father. He has been mar- lege. In recognition of his outstanding achieve- for nearly 30 years, for providing us with this ried to his wife Erika for 50 years, is the proud ments, Dr. Fugate has received many awards, opportunity. father of two daughters, and a devoted grand- including the Alice L. Beeman Research This week, we honor the thousands of he- father to five grandchildren. Award in Communications and Marketing for roes who don the uniform each day, as they While our state has been blessed with capa- Educational Advancement for an Outstanding honor their patriotic pledge to defend our De- ble leadership throughout its history, few rise Doctoral Dissertation from the Council for the mocracy. to the caliber and reputation of Mayor Atch- Advancement and Support of Education. They do so often in the face of grave dan- ison. I wish Mayor Atchison all the best in re- As a leader, Dr. Fugate is propelling a for- ger—including the coronavirus pandemic, tirement and send gratitude for his service to ward-looking vision for Wilson College. It is my which has forced many to risk their lives as the Westminster community and the great privilege to serve the students and academic they work to save the lives of others. State of Colorado. community of Franklin County alongside him. We especially salute our U.S. Capitol Police f I thank Dr. Fugate for his work in our commu- heroes, including those who lost their lives in nity, and I wish him every continued success. defense of the Capitol. PERSONAL EXPLANATION f Following the January 6 assault, they have REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF YONG met horror with heroism; agony with action. HON. KEVIN BRADY AE YUE AND HONORING ELLIOTT We are awed by their resilience and grateful OF TEXAS AND ROBERT PETERSON for their courage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As President Biden wrote in his Proclama- Friday, May 14, 2021 tion on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Po- HON. JUDY CHU lice Week: ‘‘Every morning, our Nation’s law Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, I am sorry I OF CALIFORNIA enforcement officers pin on a badge and go to missed a vote, as I was unable to be present. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Had I been present, I would have voted yea work, not knowing what the day will bring, and Friday, May 14, 2021 hoping to come home safely.’’ on Roll Call No. 139. Solemnly, we honor the sacrifice of those f Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to who did not ‘‘come home safely.’’ remember the life of Yong Ae Yue, and to Today—and always—we pay tribute to our IN RECOGNITION OF WESLEY R. honor her two sons, Elliott and Robert Peter- fallen officers, including the 394 officers added FUGATE, PH.D. son. Ms. Yue was one of eight people trag- to the National Law Enforcement Officers Me- ically killed in the March 16th shootings at morial this past year. Fourteen Californians re- HON. JOHN JOYCE three spas in the Atlanta metropolitan area. ceived this sad recognition. OF PENNSYLVANIA Ms. Yue was raised an orphan in South The service of each of these heroes re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Korea, where she met her former husband, Mac Peterson, who was in the U.S. Army. minds us of our duty: to build a future worthy Friday, May 14, 2021 of their sacrifice. After having their first son, Elliott, in South May the memories of the fallen live always Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- Korea, the couple moved to the United States in our hearts, as a reminder of that responsi- er, I rise today to recognize Wesley R. Fugate, in the early 1980s and had their second son, bility. And may it be a comfort to the families Ph.D. for his service as the 20th President of Robert. Ms. Yue was determined to give her of the fallen that so many mourn with and pray Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsyl- two children a promising and successful life in for them. vania. the United States, and she taught her sons f Since commencing in this leadership role in the value and meaning of hard work. Given January of 2020, Dr. Fugate has overcome her sons’ multiracial background, she made HERB ATCHISON challenges stemming from the pandemic. His sure they were proud of their Black and Asian strategic planning process has resulted in the identities, and helped them find strength in HON. ED PERLMUTTER implementation of six new undergraduate ma- their heritage. According to her family, she OF CALIFORNIA jors, along with a new degree completion pro- was a selfless, compassionate, and generous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram, a graduate program, and a new en- woman who loved to sing karaoke and cook dorsement and certification program. These Korean food for her friends and family. She Friday, May 14, 2021 offerings have provided a strategic boost to moved to the Atlanta area in 2001 to be closer Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise the academic offerings at Wilson College, and to Robert and loved spending time with her today to recognize Herb Atchison, a former his hard work is paving the way for continued children and grandchildren. City Councilmember and Mayor of West- advancement. I also want to honor Ms. Yue’s sons, who minster, Colorado and a great Coloradan. Prior to his work at Wilson College, Dr. have raised awareness of the impact that vio- Mayor Atchison has lived in Westminster for Fugate served as the Vice President for Stu- lence against Asian Americans and Pacific Is- more than 40 years, during which time he has dent Affairs and Dean of Students, Vice Presi- landers has on families and communities. El- committed his time and energy into serving his dent and Chief of Staff, Secretary of the Board liott bravely served our country in the U.S. community and local residents. Throughout his of Trustees, and Interim Vice President for Army for over 24 years. He recently retired in

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Madam Speaker, unfor- pleased to invite him as my virtual guest to ANITA IDICULLA tunately, on May 13, 2021, I was unable to President Biden’s first address to a joint ses- vote for H.R. 2877, the Behavioral Intervention sion of Congress. It has been a privilege to Guidelines Act of 2021. Had I been present, I hear Elliott and Robert tell their mother’s story HON. TED LIEU would have voted in favor of H.R. 2877. and elevate the concerns that so many in the OF CALIFORNIA f AAPI community have. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Yong Ae Yue’s life was the embodiment of IN HONOR OF THE EXTRAOR- the American dream. She came to the United Friday, May 14, 2021 DINARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF States with a determination to work hard and C.T. MARTIN raise a family, and she passed along her Mr. LIEU. Madam Speaker, I rise to cele- strength and selflessness to her children and brate the life of Ms. Anita Idiculla, who passed HON. NIKEMA WILLIAMS grandchildren. My thoughts are with Ms. Yue’s away on March 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, Cali- OF GEORGIA fornia. She was a beloved daughter, sister and family and the many other families grieving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from this tragic event. aunt and valued community member in West Friday, May 14, 2021 f Los Angeles. Anita was born May 21, 1981, in Philadel- Ms. WILLIAMS of Georgia, Madam Speak- HONORING CAPTAIN PAUL JACOBS phia, Pennsylvania, to Drs. Alexander and er, I rise today to honor Councilman Emeritus Anne A. Idiculla. She grew up in Philadelphia C.T. Martin, known as the ‘Dean’ of the At- HON. TOM McCLINTOCK until moving to California in 1999 to attend lanta City Council, who passed away at the OF CALIFORNIA Stanford University. She received her bach- age of 84. For nearly 30 years, he served At- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elor’s degree in 2003 and continued her edu- lanta’s District 10 with distinction on the At- Friday, May 14, 2021 cation, receiving her master’s degree in edu- lanta City Council, uplifting the voices of the Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise cation in 2004. Anita’s career began at Tollin/ Southwest Atlanta community. Throughout his today to acknowledge the remarkable life story Robins Productions and she spent several life, Mr. Martin was a fearless leader for jus- of an American hero, Captain Paul Jacobs years working at notable companies such as tice and steadfast ally for marginalized com- who passed away this past December. Cap- Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc., and munities. He served as Congressman John tain Paul Jacobs served six combat tours in Nickelodeon. Lewis’ first campaign manager and played a Vietnam, though it was his last tour that for- While living in Los Angeles, Anita continued vital role in advancing equality and justice for ever enshrined him as leading one of the U.S. her education at the University of California, all Georgians. He was a dedicated member of Navy’s greatest humanitarian efforts. Los Angeles’ Anderson School of Manage- Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church, As U.S. forces began withdrawing from ment and attended the London Business and is survived by his four children and five South Vietnam in late April 1975, Captain Ja- School International Exchange Program before grandchildren. cobs was then commanding the destroyer es- receiving her MBA in 2013. After graduation, An Atlanta native, Mr. Martin was dedicated cort USS Kirk off the coast of Vietnam. To es- Anita joined Mattel Inc. as a Senior Marketing to giving back to his community from an early cape being captured by Communist North Vi- Manager for their Games Global Brand Team. age. He attended Booker T. Washington High etnamese forces, South Vietnam helicopters Anita’s career was singularly focused on cre- School and began his community activism as loaded with refugees swarmed out toward the ating content and products that could be en- a member of the N.A.A.C.P, registering people U.S. fleet. After hearing rumors that any South joyed by children and families alike. She al- to vote. After graduating from Shaw University Vietnamese pilot captured by the North Viet- lowed her passion for creativity and tenacity to with a Bachelor of Science degree with plans namese would be tortured, mutilated, and im- flow freely which in turn brought joy to her to become an educator, he attended Atlanta prisoned, while their families would be made family, friends, and colleagues. Anita’s spirit University where he earned a Master of outcasts or worse, they fled desperately trying and aspirations were limitless, and from an Science degree and afterwards followed his to escape that fate. early age, it was clear that she could achieve calling for public service. A graduate of Leadership Atlanta, Mr. Martin Upon realizing this, Captain Jacobs offered any goal she set her mind to. Her family and had affiliations with numerous service organi- his ship as a safe haven for the South Viet- friends were her entire world, and her love of zations. In 1972, he received a presidential namese refugees. Helicopters began arriving being a kid at heart never faded away. and all hands aboard the Kirk—including Cap- appointment from the White House Domestic tain Jacobs—pushed unloaded helicopters She was an active member of Bel-Air Pres- Policy Council. For more than 20 years, he over the side to make room for incoming ones. byterian Church and dedicated years of serv- served the National Scholarship Service for In all, 12 helicopters, packed with refugees, ice to the church’s youth programs. Anita was Negro Students and influenced college minor- had landed on one of the Navy’s smallest war- a voracious reader and co-founded a literary ity recruitment policy nationwide. During his ships. Captain Jacobs then transformed the society in 2007. She was an avid pop culture public service career, he received over 350 Kirk into a humanitarian aid station, providing aficionado, karaoke legend, and a genius community service awards for outstanding food, comfort, medical care, relief from a blaz- meme creator. She was a strong advocate for service. ing sun and hope to the men, women and chil- women’s rights and loved animals, with her fa- A strong believer in sharing the wealth of dren they’d rescued. It is no exaggeration to vorites being unicorns and kittens. Anita spent his successes with the community, Mr. Martin credit Captain Jacobs’ steadfast leadership in every moment she could attending live music was dedicated to bringing the voices of African the face of such hardship for saving the lives concerts and traveling the world. She was Americans to the forefront of leadership in this of those 30,000–plus Vietnamese sailors and loved by so many people and touched so country. As a civil rights foot soldier himself, refugees. many lives with her thoughtful spirit and caring Mr. Martin worked alongside Congressman The United States Navy has a proud tradi- heart. Anita’s smile was infectious, and her John Lewis in his first run for Congress and tion of courageous, competent, indefatigable, loss will be felt by her friends, family, and the mentored many rising Black leaders from and independent ship captains, who fear not many communities she has affected. Georgia, including his successor, City Council- what lies over the horizon, and who earn the Anita is reunited for eternity with her father woman Andrea Boone. respect and fidelity of their crews through their Dr. Alexander Idiculla who passed away in Elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1990, fair and steadfast leadership. Such will be 1982. She is survived by her mother, Anne; Mr. Martin was dedicated to improving the Captain Paul Jacobs’ legacy. In California’s brothers, Rajiv and Anil; sister-in-law, Eliza- lives of ALL Georgians. He was a strong ad- Fourth Congressional District and in Captain beth (Loughran) and nephews, Alexander and vocate for education, social services, senior Jacob’s childhood hometown in Maine, we Kellan. May her many contributions to her citizen protection, voter rights, neighborhood share profound grief over his passing. community, family and friends live on. preservation, and private enterprise. He fought

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In 1994, he was selected by the Labor Farrar. ing in government, are affectionately known as Coalition to travel to South Africa to work for Both these men and their families will re- the ‘Sammies,’ and they are considered to be political education following the release of Nel- main in our hearts. the government-service equivalent of the son Mandela. During his second and third Serving in law enforcement takes a special Academy Awards. terms in office, he held three key chairman- kind of person. One who leaves the house I am proud to share with my colleagues that ships—Human Resources, Public Safety, and each day knowing he may not return. Police one of this year’s finalists in the ‘Emerging Transportation. officers all across this country have been Leaders’ category is Edward Sisco from Mary- Mr. Martin was a bold visionary for the peo- vilified over the last year but I challenge you, land’s Fifth District. A research chemist at the ple, spearheading projects such as the con- Madame Speaker, to find a group of individ- Department of Commerce’s National Institute struction of the Adamsville Natatorium and uals more noble, more selfless, and more in- of Standards and Technology (NIST), Ed has Community Center that completely trans- terested in serving their fellowman than police already made an enormous impact even at formed the area and provided resources to our officers. only thirty-two years old. He developed a most marginalized communities. He created Instead of the hyper-critique they have re- novel procedure for testing potentially toxic the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Merchants As- ceived of recent times, they deserve the substances faster than thought possible, which sociation, an initiative to foster economic op- praise and admiration of this body. Police offi- has yielded tremendous benefits in forensic portunities and growth for Atlanta’s District 10 cers routinely face grave threats with great analysis and protection for law enforcement and served on the Missing and Murdered Chil- courage. and forensic chemists testing drugs seized in dren Task Force. Mr. Martin was also a board Madam Speaker, over the last year we have raids. The Thermal Desorption Direct Analysis member for the West End Medical Center and seen Liberal organizations and leftist cities call in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (TD-DART- chairman of the City of Atlanta Employee for the defunding of our police. I urge elected MS) technique that he pioneered is already Credit Union Board. officials and the American public to support being deployed and is having a major impact His off-term work included serving as a con- those who keep our communities safe. Let’s on criminal justice and laboratory safety. sultant on political campaigns and spear- increase our respect to our police force. Let’s Ed and many of his colleagues at NIST are heading strategic planning activity and youth increase our gratitude by giving a positive among the thousands of outstanding federal programming. He was elected by Georgia’s comment, a helping hand, or saying a prayer employees who call Maryland’s Fifth District Democratic Party to serve as a delegate to when you see those flashing red and blue home, and I am proud to join in recognizing elect the first Black President of the United lights on the way to an emergency. his work and his being chosen as a Service to States, Barack Obama, at the Democratic Na- I am grateful to be participating in National America Medal finalist. I wish him all the best tional Convention in 2008 and 2012. Police Week so I may pay homage to the of luck in the competition, and I look forward Atlanta has lost one of its greatest native brave men and women who run towards dan- to learning the winners in his category and all sons. On a personal level, I was proud to ger when most retreat. We may never know the others, as well as Federal Employee of the have earned his support, guidance, and en- the pressure and the courage it takes to wear Year, this fall. While these awards recognize dorsement in my first campaign for public of- the badge and don the uniform, but we can al- special contributions to our country that go fice. My thoughts and prayers are with his ways show the respect and honor our police above and beyond, I hope all of us who serve family and loved ones at this time. The entire officers deserve. in the House will remember the contributions city of Atlanta owes a debt of gratitude to C.T. To those officers who demonstrated the and hard work that 2.1 million federal employ- Martin that we could never repay. May his greater love by making the greatest sacrifice ees perform every day in every state and in memory serve as a guiding light for future we say, ‘‘Thank you.’’ We offer our grateful single one of our districts. Each and every one generations of leaders in the fight for full support to those they left behind. of them deserves our recognition and our grat- equality. f itude. On behalf of Georgia’s 5th Congressional f District, I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- CONGRATULATING EDWARD SISCO, ognizing the extraordinary life and legacy of SERVICE TO AMERICA MEDAL FI- HONORING TOMS RIVER FIRE DE- Councilman C.T. Martin, and his incredible NALIST FROM MARYLAND’S PARTMENT NO. 1 ON ITS 125TH contributions to the Atlanta community. FIFTH DISTRICT ANNIVERSARY f HON. STENY H. HOYER HON. ANDY KIM HONORING OFFICER CHRISTOPHER OF MARYLAND OF NEW JERSEY FARRAR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ANDY BIGGS Friday, May 14, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 OF ARIZONA Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I’m proud to Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES represent more than 62,000 federal employ- rise today to congratulate Toms River Fire De- ees in Maryland’s Fifth District and to have partment No. 1 on its one hundred and twen- Friday, May 14, 2021 long been an advocate for recognizing and ty-fifth anniversary. Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, there is no celebrating the many contributions that federal Beginning in 1896, the Toms River Fire De- greater love than to lay one’s life down for an- civilian workers make to our country. That’s partment was founded with no budget or fire other. why I am always very excited to participate in hydrant. Within two years, the town’s running Officer Christopher Farrar of Chandler, Ari- marking Public Service Recognition Week, water became operational and the Fire De- zona exemplified that love when he was killed which is held each May. It is a moment to partment was granted a $500 budget. Soon, in the line of duty on April 30th of this year. thank federal employees for their patriotism, when there was a fire, the firefighters were Officer Farrar gave his life on behalf of his their service, and the many essential roles able to hook their hoses to Toms River’s one community and indeed, the entire State of Ari- they play in creating and delivering opportuni- hydrant and push a hose cart across town to zona. By all accounts he was a great police ties for the American people. fight a fire. Through the Toms River Fire De- officer who served his community every day. Each year, the Partnership for Public Serv- partment’s work, they protected the residents He leaves behind a grieving family and his ice reviews hundreds of nominations sub- of Toms River and saved countless lives. fellow officers of the Chandler Police Depart- mitted by federal workers and the Americans While the technology and tools available to ment. I thank his family and loved ones for they serve of outstanding federal civilian em- the Toms River Fire Department have their sacrifices and his. Our prayers are with ployees for recognition in a number of cat- changed drastically in the past century and you. egories. During Public Service Recognition firetrucks have thankfully replaced fire carts, We also join in prayer for Officer Rico Week, the organization unveils the list of final- the mission and the work ethic of the Toms Aranda, of the Gilbert, Arizona Police Depart- ists in each category, and it has named twen- River Fire Department have not. For the past

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.009 E14MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 2021 one hundred and twenty-five years, the volun- he supported his daughter, Jillian, who had and frequently visited it with his family on pic- teer fire service has protected the grateful special needs and was the light of his life. He nics and hikes. Red Rock Canyon also holds residents of Toms River. Hopefully, in one sought to make a difference in her life along significant cultural resources for the native hundred years from today, another member of with other students. He made it his mission to Southern Paiute Tribe. Within the canyons Congress representing Toms River will stand ensure that every student, including those with exist rock walls with extensive petroglyphs, as here on the floor of the House of Representa- special needs, reached their full potential. Mr. well as indications of prehistoric inhabitation, tives, honoring the Toms River Fire Depart- Frankel was elected to the Palos Verdes Pe- such as shelter caves and agave roasting pits. ment No. 1’s noble work on their two hundred ninsula School Board in November 2020 and The area is home to burros, bighorns, and and twenty-fifth anniversary. was a shining example of a community partner desert tortoises, as well as unique flora. And On Toms River Fire Department No. 1’s an- who proudly assumed the role of a civic leader in contrast to nearby Las Vegas, a town em- niversary, I extend my best wishes to all the and change agent. phasizing entertainment and gaming, Red firefighters, former firefighters and their fami- Jeffrey loved the Grateful Dead and fast Rock offers respite and recreation of a dif- lies of the Toms River community. food gave him much delight. He has left an in- ferent nature. It is because of Congressman f delible mark on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Bilbray that Nevadans and visitors from Unified School District, the South Bay commu- around the globe can enjoy this unique desert THE LONG-TERM PROBLEMS nity, and to all who knew him. He is survived landscape, the natural crown jewel of South- BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE by his mother, Gloria Frankel, his siblings, ern Nevada. Karen Rozen and Mark Frankel, his niece In honor of Congressman Bilbray’s public SPEECH OF Mindy, his nephews David, Louie, and Kevin, service, a new plaque will be installed at the HON. KATHLEEN M. RICE and his beloved daughter, Jillian. For all his entrance of the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Cen- OF NEW YORK success, he will forever be known as a man ter where over 2,000 people enter each day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of generosity, humility, and kindness. May his We will see, know, and get to read about the memory be a blessing. incredible man who made this possible. Thursday, May 13, 2021 f f Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the State of Israel. MAY 6 COMMEMORATION OF REP. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Hamas, a terrorist organization, is firing hun- JAMES BILBRAY ON 30TH ANNI- dreds of rockets and missiles indiscriminately VERSARY OF THE RED ROCK HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO at Israeli civilians. There is no moral justifica- CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVA- OF OREGON tion for these despicable attacks on innocent TION AREA ESTABLISHMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life. ACT Friday, May 14, 2021 Israel has every right to defend itself and Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, on May 11, keep its citizens safe from these attacks HON. DINA TITUS 2021, I was unavoidably detained and missed I want to assure my constituents on Long Is- OF NEVADA the day’s vote. Had I been present, I would land, and all friends of Israel, that the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have voted Yea on Roll Call Vote 134, on the States stands in staunch support of Israel and Friday, May 14, 2021 Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass H.R. unequivocally condemns this Hamas terrorism. 1629, the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusively I pray for the innocent Israeli and Pales- Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, I first want to Act. tinian civilians affected by this crisis. And I thank the Bureau of Land Management and pray that a cease-fire can be reached. Friends of Red Rock Canyon for helping facili- f f tate today’s event. I also want to thank our IN RECOGNITION OF MARTIN’S guests for joining me in commemorating the FAMOUS PASTRY SHOPPE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MR. 30th anniversary of the designation of Red JEFFREY SCOTT FRANKEL Rock National Conservation Area. Although we were not able to celebrate on the date it HON. JOHN JOYCE OF PENNSYLVANIA was signed, November 16, because of HON. TED LIEU IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA COVID, I felt it was important to honor the Friday, May 14, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man who introduced legislation to preserve Red Rock Canyon for future generations, Con- Friday, May 14, 2021 Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- gressman James Bilbray. er, I rise today to recognize Martin’s Famous Mr. LIEU. Madam Speaker, I rise to cele- Congressman Bilbray served as the Rep- Pastry Shoppe in Chambersburg, Pennsyl- brate the life of Jeffrey Scott Frankel who resentative for Nevada’s First District from vania for its outstanding leadership and serv- passed away on April 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, 1987–1995. In that role, he led the legislative ice to our local community and beyond. California. Mr. Frankel was a dedicated com- effort to permanently protect more than 83,000 Like many Pennsylvania businesses, Mar- munity member on the Palos Verdes Penin- acres of Red Rock Canyon. On November 16, tin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe faced unprece- sula in the South Bay of Los Angeles County, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed dented challenges during the COVID–19 pan- who left an indelible mark on the region as a Congressman Bilbray’s bill, H.R. 4559, The demic. Despite these obstacles, Martin’s con- dedicated father, volunteer and school board Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area tinued its essential work to feed the American official. Establishment Act. In 1994, Congressman people and protect their workers’ livelihoods. Mr. Frankel was born on November 24, Bilbray successfully spearheaded an effort to Now led by President James ‘‘Jim’’ Martin, 1962 in London, Ontario, Canada and was expand the conservation area to more than this family-owned company was first estab- raised in Baldwin, New York. He attended the 176,000 acres to protect Joshua tree and lished as a small bakery in 1968. Since then, State University of New York College at Buf- desert tortoise habitat. H.R. 3050, The Red it has expanded broadly in both market reach falo and had a successful career as a mar- Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and workforce. Today, Martin’s Famous Pastry keting consultant with King World Productions, Boundary Expansion, was signed by President Shoppe employs hardworking Americans in SharkNinja and other notable brands. In re- Bill Clinton in November of that year. Franklin County and around the country. cent years, Mr. Frankel steered his career to- Congressman Bilbray was ahead of his Throughout its decades of service, Martin’s wards education, scaling back his consultancy time. When he introduced legislation to protect Famous Pastry Shoppe has maintained a and working as an impassioned volunteer for Red Rock Canyon, the environmental move- clear focus on community outreach and sup- the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School ment was just in its beginnings in Nevada. It port. Starting with founders Lloyd and Lois District. wasn’t as easy or as popular to pass this kind Martin, the organization has prioritized com- Jeffrey had an undying passion for advo- of legislation, but he had the vision to know munity focus. Each year, this company gives cacy, service, and education, and displayed that this area was special and should be pre- back to our Chambersburg community and such interests as a member of the Palos served for his grandchildren and future gen- supports charities in Pennsylvania and around Verdes Peninsula School District’s Parcel Tax erations to enjoy. the world. Oversight Committee and the Superintendent Saving this area from development was per- On behalf of the 13th District of Pennsyl- Special Education Parent Advisory Group. Jef- sonal for the Congressman. A lifelong Ne- vania, I am honored to recognize Martin’s Fa- frey became interested in education policy as vadan, he camped in the area as a Boy Scout mous Pastry Shoppe for its incredible work

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:19 May 15, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MY8.012 E14MYPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS May 14, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E525 and legacy. It is my privilege to work along- a mother to her son, James G. Deacon. Mia Clarifying existing laws and creating a uni- side Jim Martin and his team in our shared is daughter of Dena Holland Neal, a longtime form national standard for reasonable ac- service to Franklin County, and I wish them active community member in Gary and Pastor commodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions; continued success. at Peace United Church in Merrillville, Indiana, Providing reasonable accommodations to f and the sister of Nia and Thamian Neal, as pregnant women to reduce health risks to well as the cherished aunt of DeWayne, Jor- them and their babies; IN HONOR OF RICHARD ‘‘DICK’’ dan, and Karren. Mia’s grandparents, James Prohibiting employers from denying a HAMILTON and Dorothy Holland, also hold deep roots in pregnant worker employment opportunities Gary. James taught at Roosevelt High School or forcing the worker to take an accommo- HON. ANN M. KUSTER for more than fifteen years and served as dation that she does not want or need; Prohibiting employers from forcing a preg- OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Gary’s first Deputy Mayor from 1976 to 1988. nant worker to take leave when another rea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my dis- sonable accommodation could keep her on Friday, May 14, 2021 tinguished colleagues join me in recognizing the job; Mia Neal on her historic Oscar award and Requiring the U.S. Equal Employment Op- Ms. KUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today congratulate her for this outstanding accom- portunity Commission to make rules imple- to recognize Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Hamilton for his plishment. She has made her family, the entire menting the law, including a list of exem- selfless work to honor the memory of our Gary community, and all of Northwest Indiana plary accommodations that should be pro- cherished state symbol, the Old Man of the so very proud. vided unless they pose an undue hardship to employers; and Mountain. His granite resolve has led to this f beautiful plaza where you stand today. Addressing this issue through a framework PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS modeled after the Americans with Disabil- Daniel Webster wrote, ‘‘Men hang out their ities Act. signs indicative of their respective trades; ACT Every pregnant worker should be able to shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe, jewel- support her family, without risking the ers a monster watch, and dentists hang out a HON. KATHY E. MANNING health either of herself or her unborn child. gold tooth. Now, up in New Hampshire, God OF NORTH CAROLINA H.R. 1065 is crucial to bringing about fairness in the workplace for pregnant workers, and almighty has hung out a sign to show that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES here he makes men.’’ Dick Hamilton is one of we urge you to vote YES. those men. Friday, May 14, 2021 Sincerely, MARC EGAN, As we remember May 2, 2003, the day the Ms. MANNING. Madam Speaker, I rise Director of Government Relations, Old Man gave up his perch on the side of today to speak in favor of the Pregnant Work- National Education Association. Cannon Mountain, we also salute Dick and ers Fairness Act. As a working mother, this bill f countless others who carry on the memory of is very personal to me. the Old Man and what he means to the people When I was pregnant with my third child, I HONORING MARY MAGDALENE of the Granite State. I take this time to honor experienced premature labor and my doctor WHITEHEAD’S 106TH BIRTHDAY Dick and keep the memory of the Old Man ordered me to be on bed rest for ten weeks. alive. I was fortunate to work for an employer who HON. ANDY KIM f allowed me to keep my job, work a reduced OF NEW JERSEY schedule from home, and continue earning my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING GARY NATIVE AND wages. OSCAR WINNER MIA NEAL After my daughter was born, I was still able Friday, May 14, 2021 to take my full maternity leave to care for her. Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I HON. FRANK J. MRVAN Once I returned to the office, I continued to rise today to honor Mrs. Mary Magdalene OF INDIANA work for that same firm for many years, in part Whitehead’s 106th birthday. Mrs. Whitehead is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES because of the accommodations that were a loving mother, grandmother, great-grand- made for me during my pregnancy. Friday, May 14, 2021 mother and great-great-grandmother. This is an experience that should not be Mrs. Whitehead is beloved by her commu- Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, it is with unique to me. nity, where she is known as ‘‘Big Mom’’ for her great pleasure and admiration that I congratu- The Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act will en- warmth, kindness, and wisdom that she offers late Gary, Indiana, native Mia Neal, and cele- sure that every person who needs reasonable children and parents alike. Mrs. Whitehead brate her noteworthy achievement of winning accommodations during pregnancy will be has babysat generations of children and an Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards cere- given those accommodations so they can con- served as a sounding board for scores of mony on April 25, 2021. Presented with the tinue to support their family and contribute to overwhelmed and grateful parents. It is clear Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for her their workplace. to everyone that knows Mrs. Whitehead, that work in the film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, I am proud to cast my vote in favor of the she has made the most of each of her one- Mia, along with Jamika Wilson, have become Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and I urge my hundred and six years. the first African American women to win in this colleagues to join me. I wish her the best at achieving this mile- category. For this historic and extraordinary Madam Speaker, I also include in the stone. accomplishment, Mia is worthy of the highest RECORD a letter from the National Education f praise. Association. Mia attended Horace Mann High School in MAY 11, 2021. HONORING JEFF MILLER AS Gary, where she participated in theater and Hon. ROBERT C. SCOTT, IOWAN OF THE WEEK was a member of the school’s talented dance House of Representatives, troop. After graduating in 1997, Mia’s interest Washington, DC. HON. CYNTHIA AXNE DEAR CONGRESSMAN SCOTT: On behalf of in hairstyling and makeup blossomed as she OF IOWA our 3 million members and the 50 million attended Merrillville Beauty College and Co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lumbia College in Chicago before enrolling at students they serve, we urge you to vote YES on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Friday, May 14, 2021 Jackson State University in Jackson, Mis- (H.R. 1065). Votes on this issue may be in- sissippi. After graduating from Jackson State cluded in the NEA Report Card for the 117th Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to University, Mia completed a Professional In- Congress. honor Jeff Miller, the retired West Des Moines ternship for Wigs and Makeup at the famed More than three-quarters of women—half police officer who is currently walking across Juilliard School in New York City where she the American workforce and nearly 80 per- the entire state of Iowa in honor of his sister honed her craft. After completing her studies, cent of educators—will be pregnant and em- Linda, who passed away from Alzheimer’s dis- Mia remained in New York and has amassed ployed at some point in their lives. Women ease. are important breadwinners in their fami- an impressive career in her field, designing lies, yet all too often, pregnant women are Jeff has been hiking across the state for hair and makeup for many stage productions pushed out of their jobs or forced to risk about a week now in the hopes of raising and feature films. their health to continue earning a paycheck. money and awareness for Alzheimer’s dis- While Mia has certainly had a successful The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2021 ease. He started his cross-state journey on career, her greatest accomplishment is being would help by: Saturday the 24th in Akron and plans to follow

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The crabs burrow into the sandy seafloor to hibernate for the winter, pri- camping when he can, but the kindhearted mentioned. marily in a federal reserve off the New Jer- people of Iowa have also opened their homes Madam Speaker, I urge my fellow members sey, Delaware, and Maryland coast. and sponsored hotel stays for Jeff so he can and the Biden administration to address these Offshore wind projects, with acres of ce- be well rested enough to resume his treks the issues before it is too late to ensure the re- ment and rocks to prevent sand scouring, next day. Jeff has also opened his walk to sponsible development of our treasured coast- would land on top of the reserve, and electric anyone who wishes to walk alongside him, if al and marine resources. cables and turbines will create noise and only for a mile or two. [From CRI News, May 4, 2021] electromagnetic fields with an unknown im- Jeff’s sister Linda was diagnosed with early OFFSHORE WIND TOO UGLY FOR THE HAMPTONS pact on the crabs. The crab’s eggs are crit- on-set Alzheimer’s in 2012 and lost her battle BUT OK FOR OTHER BEACH RESORTS? ical food for migrating birds like the endan- five years later. According to Jeff’s page on (By David T. Stevenson, Director Center for gered Red Knot. the Walk to End Alzheimer’s website, Linda al- Energy & Environmental Policy) The problems discussed above are common ways referred to Jeff as her ‘‘bratty little broth- Officials in New York and the Federal Gov- to the eight lease areas located too close to er,’’ but you can’t doubt the closeness the two ernment determined that the proposed off- shore. shared as he makes his way to the Mississippi shore wind turbine lease area off the Hamp- The Hamptons have some of the most ex- River. tons is too close and ruins the serene ocean pensive beachfront home values in the coun- Jeff is asking for donations to the Alz- viewshed. They also noted it is a threat to try. Many of those homes are owned by navigation, fishing, and endangered marine wealthy Manhattanites. One can only won- heimer’s Association in honor of Linda and mammals. der how much influence these wealthy folks those who have been affected by the disease. The Fairway lease areas sit as close as 12 had on the decision to shut down the Fair- The Alzheimer’s Association provides care to miles off the Long Island coast near the ways lease areas. all those facing Alzheimer’s. Their goals and Hamptons. What’s good enough for New Yorkers missions are to drive research toward treat- In official comments to the US Bureau of should be good enough for the rest of the ment, prevention and, ultimately a cure, as Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) sub- East Coast. well as speak up for the needs and rights of mitted July 30, 2018, New York suggested the wind turbines be no closer than 20 miles from people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. shore. This recommendation was based upon f Jeff’s goal with this hike is to raise aware- an earlier study by BOEM that concluded ness and donations, but he also wishes for it that 600-foot-high turbines produced a IN RECOGNITION OF STUCKEY to be a beacon of hope and understanding for ‘‘dominate impact ‘‘on the beach view 15 AUTOMOTIVE people. He hopes it reminds Iowans to love miles offshore. their family and friends, and to hold each other Adjusting for the new 50% taller turbines, as close as they can for as long as they can. the suggested distance from the shore should HON. JOHN JOYCE be 30 miles. In Europe, the closest lease area It is incredibly honorable to use your voice OF PENNSYLVANIA for these jumbo turbines is 44 miles out. to raise awareness for those who cannot al- The New York decision begs the question IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ways raise awareness for themselves, but ac- of why lease areas from Maryland to Massa- tions sometimes speak louder than words. chusetts aren’t being rejected on the same Friday, May 14, 2021 Jeff’s devotion to his family and to the cause merits. Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speak- are undoubtedly admirable, and we as Iowans There are four proposed lease areas within er, I rise today to recognize Stuckey Auto- will continue to cheer Jeff on in his mission to 20 miles of the islands of Martha’s Vineyard, motive in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania for its bring awareness to Alzheimer’s disease. It is Nantucket, and Block Island. Another four lease areas are off southern New Jersey, commitment to the United States flag and our my honor to recognize Jeff Miller as our Iowan Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, which community. of the Week. range between 10 and 13 miles off major Since 1985, Stuckey Ford has proudly flown f beach resorts. Yet BOEM is about to approve the ‘‘Vine- a 50-foot American flag. This patriotic display VINYARD WIND OFFSHORE WIND yard Wind’’ project just 14 miles from shore, has become a hallmark of the Hollidaysburg PROJECT establishing a precedent likely to influence landscape. federal decisions on all the other projects. This week, a flag-raising ceremony will mark HON. ANDY HARRIS Visibility is a small part of New York’s the replacement of the original flagpole. I am concerns. The State’s extensive outreach re- OF MARYLAND vealed proposed lease areas posed a great proud to join the Stuckey Family and members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concern to a high number of commercial and of our community for this cherished event to Friday, May 14, 2021 for-hire fishermen. witness the initial flag-raising. The passage around or between wind farms As we commemorate this transition, I thank Mr. HARRIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today could pose a safety risk for vessels attempt- Matt Stuckey, President of Stuckey Auto- to include in the RECORD an article written by ing to maintain a course heading and could motive, and his team for their unwavering David Stevenson, the Director of the Center of increase vessel costs, especially for the fish- commitment to the flag. This longstanding tra- Energy and Environmental Policy at the Cae- ing industry facing daily hazards and a po- dition is an important part of our community sar Rodney Institute. This article summarizes tential loss of fishing gear. fabric, and it showcases Blair County’s great many of the various concerns raised by mul- The BOEM Final Environmental Impact Statement for the ‘‘Vineyard Wind’’ project respect for our Nation’s flag. tiple stakeholders with regard to current plans concluded that the leases would have a A leader in Blair County, Stuckey Auto- for offshore wind development on the United major impact on Coast Guard Search and States’ Outer Continental Shelf. These con- Rescue Operations. motive is a key part of our community and cerns are particularly timely in light of the They also determined a major negative im- local economy. First founded as Replogle Biden Administration’s approval of the Vine- pact on scientific studies used to determine Motor Company, its history began before yard Wind Offshore Wind Project off the coast the annual fishing limits for various species. World War II. Will and Barbara Stuckey of Massachusetts earlier this week. Both impacts relate to the need to fly higher bought the business, which was incorporated to find people in need of rescue and to make For years I have sought to raise concerns as Will Stuckey Ford in 1959. For decades, fish counts. Stuckey Automotive has grown in both size with proposed offshore wind projects relating There are other potential environmental to commercial and recreational fisheries, navi- impacts. and workforce. Today, with nearly 300 em- gational safety, national security, natural re- There are only 356 endangered Northern ployees, this family-owned business remains sources, environmental conservation and the Right Whales left, and they regularly visit committed to its mission of delivering exem- impacts these massive projects have on local many of the proposed lease areas. Recent ac- plary service to Pennsylvanians. communities. Nonetheless, the Bureau of cidental deaths were caused by vessel On behalf of the 13th District of Pennsyl- Ocean Energy Management has decided to strikes, entanglements, and ocean noise, all vania, I am honored to recognize Stuckey of which will be worsened by offshore wind move ahead with the approval of this project projects. Automotive for its incredible commitment to without adequately accommodating these con- Horseshoe crab blood is the only known our community and our nation, and I look for- cerns. I fear that this project is a harbinger of substance for testing antigens in vaccine de- ward to the continuation of this patriotic dis- what is to come and that in the not-so-distant velopment. The COVID–19 vaccine could not play.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, May 17 12 p.m., Monday, May 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Monday: To be announced. of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 1260, Endless Frontier Act, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E523 Mrvan, Frank J., Ind., E525 Joyce, John, Pa., E521, E524, E526 O’Halleran, Tom, Ariz., E522 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E525 Kim, Andy, N.J., E523, E525 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E521 Biggs, Andy, Ariz., E523 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E525 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E521 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E521 Lieu, Ted, Calif., E522, E524, E527 Rice, Kathleen M., N.Y., E524 Chu, Judy, Calif., E521 Luria, Elaine G., Va., E527 Titus, Dina, Nev., E524 DeFazio, Peter A., Ore., E524 Manning, Kathy E., N.C., E525 Harris, Andy, Md., E526 McClintock, Tom, Calif., E522 Williams, Nikema, Ga., E522

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