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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, , 2020 No. 130 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was of State issued a state- were sacrificing for their fellow Ameri- called to order by the President pro ment outlining U.S. policy toward the cans. tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). ’s of the Baltic There is no doubt that containing f States. It began: ‘‘During these past this virus has caused economic pain few days the devious processes not seen since the Great Depression. PRAYER whereunder the political independence Hopefully, we are racing toward a vac- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- and territorial integrity of the three cine answer to this pandemic. In the fered the following prayer: small Baltic Republics—, Lat- meantime, Americans must continue Let us pray. via, and —were to be delib- to sacrifice, just as previous genera- We acknowledge today, O Lord, Your erately annihilated by one of their tions did for the sake of their neigh- power, mercy, and grace. We need Your more powerful neighbors, have been bors, families, friends, and loved ones. power, for the challenges we face re- rapidly drawing to their conclusion.’’ Make no mistake, we will beat this quire more than human wisdom. We It expressed the sympathy of the peo- virus, and the United States of Amer- need Your mercy, for we transgress ple of the United States for democratic ica will emerge stronger and even more Your love and fall short of Your glory. self-government and, at the same time, prosperous than before. We need Your grace, for we cannot articulated the policy of the United Today, Senate Republicans, hope- offer anything to merit Your favor or States to oppose predatory activities fully, will unveil an unprecedented ex- gain Your love. using force or the threat of force or pansion of previous assistance to help Lord, empower our Senators for to- any intervention in the affairs of an- our country get through this crisis. As day’s journeys. Give them confidence other sovereign state. The United Finance Committee chairman, I look to draw near to You that they may find States continued to recognize the sov- forward to introducing further assist- grace to help them in this time of need. ereignty of the Baltic States through- ance to individuals, relief for workers May they pass their days in the com- out about 50 years of Soviet occupa- and employers, support for patients, panionship of Your everlasting pres- tion. providers, and foster youth, and addi- ence. Lord, enable them to learn the Things that go around come around. tional flexibilities for State and local stewardship of time, energy, and abun- Now we have a historical footnote. governments to fight this disease and dance. Guide their gifts with Your wis- Vladimir Putin has been trying to re- the economic pain that has come be- dom as You help them with their deci- write this history for his own devious fore it. sions. purposes—reverting to the absurd So- I call on my colleagues to, once We pray in Your great Name. Amen. viet claim that the Baltics in 1940 again, work together and not let par- f joined the Soviet Union voluntarily. tisan politics or gamesmanship get in There are also clear parallels we the way of delivering for the American PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ought to take notice of to this current people. The President pro tempore led the Russian occupation of parts of the Re- I yield the floor. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: public of Georgia and the Ukraine. The I suggest the absence of a quorum. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the principles in Secretary of State Welles’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The United States of America, and to the Repub- Declaration are as relevant today as clerk will call the roll. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, they were 80 years ago. The legislative clerk proceeded to indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CORONAVIRUS Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask TILLIS). The Senator from Iowa. unanimous consent that the order for Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on the quorum call be rescinded. unanimous consent to speak for 1 another issue—and more current—ear- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without minute in morning business. lier this year, after the longest eco- objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nomic expansion in U.S. history, the objection, it is so ordered. government told the American people f f to stay home and businesses to close— the first time in 240 years of our coun- WELLES DECLARATION try. Countless lives have been saved be- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY ANNIVERSARY cause Americans heeded their govern- LEADER Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on ment’s call. And at the same time, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The this very day in 1940, Acting Secretary whether they wanted to or not, they Democratic leader is recognized.

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Madam President, in the Senate to get serious about an- employment numbers rose again for I ask unanimous consent that the order other round of emergency relief for the the first time in weeks, Leader MCCON- for the quorum call be rescinded. American people. NELL has made corporate immunity the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Now that Senate Republicans have fi- centerpiece of this Republican re- HYDE-SMITH). Without objection, it is nally woken up to the calamity in our sponse. Once again, the Republican so ordered. country, they have given up wishing it Senate is far more comfortable pro- f viding relief to big corporations than would go away, following the Presi- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME dent’s wishing everything would go relief to American workers and Amer- away, to the detriment of this country. ican families. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Our Republican colleagues have been so How about instead of shielding cor- the previous order, the leadership time divided, so disorganized, and so unpre- porations from liability, we shield is reserved. pared that they have to struggle to renters from eviction? How about in- f draft even a partisan proposal within stead of shielding corporations from li- ability, we shield the unemployed from CONCLUSION OF MORNING their own conference. This is before BUSINESS they talk to a single Democrat. This is poverty? before they even consider what the Even in those areas where the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning House has done. Republicans seem to be moving a bit in business is closed. It does seem that sometime soon, Re- our direction, it looks like they are f coming up way short. Republicans publicans may finally unveil a legisla- LEGISLATIVE SESSION tive proposal, but because they are so aren’t talking about providing enough disorganized and divided, they can’t resources for our schools to reopen agree on a series of smaller bills that safely. According to reports, the White NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- don’t even amount to one coherent pro- House and Senate Republicans want to TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR posal. Even after all this time, it ap- extend the enhanced unemployment 2021—Resumed pears the Republican legislative re- benefits the Democrats secured in the CARES Act but only provide a percent- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under sponse to COVID is ununified, the previous order, the Senate will re- unserious, unsatisfactory. Let me re- age of a worker’s former wage. That is right, America. If you have sume consideration of S. 4049, which peat that. Despite hitting the ‘‘pause’’ lost your job through no fault of your the clerk will report. button on the Senate for 3 months, de- own and can’t go back to work because The senior assistant legislative clerk spite waiting more than 60 days after this administration has mismanaged read as follows: the House Democrats passed their plan the crisis, Republicans want you to A bill (S. 4049) to authorize appropriations to start work on their own, the Senate take a 30-percent pay cut in the middle for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of Republican response to COVID is of this crisis. the Department of Defense, for military con- ununified, unsatisfactory, and, fun- Worse still, because Republicans struction, and for defense activities of the damentally, unserious. dithered and delayed for so long, there Department of Energy, to prescribe military From what we know, their proposal will be an interruption in unemploy- personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. or series of proposals will not include ment benefits. Eviction protections food assistance for hungry kids. Fami- will expire no matter what we do be- Pending: lies where the parent has lost a job cause they waited until the last minute Inhofe amendment No. 2301, in the nature through no fault of her or his own can’t and, even at this last minute, can’t of a substitute. feed their kids in this proposal, as we seem to get their act together. McConnell (for Portman) amendment No. 2080 (to amendment No. 2301), to require an hear about it. Leader MCCONNELL and Senate Re- From what we know, it will not in- element in annual reports on cyber science publicans dismissed the House-passed and technology activities on work with aca- clude rental assistance or extend the Heroes Act because it included a few moratorium on evictions that is keep- demic consortia on high priority cybersecu- items that Republicans didn’t think rity research activities in Department of De- ing tens of millions of Americans with were absolutely necessary. fense capabilities. a roof over their heads. Millions of Senate Republicans can’t even get RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER Americans have lost their jobs through their act together to provide the ba- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- no fault of their own. They can’t pay sics—food for kids, keeping Americans jority leader is recognized. the rent or the mortgage, and our Re- in their homes, preventing the unem- VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 2080 publican friends say: Evict them. ployed from going into poverty, and It will not provide hazard pay to our giving the economy the needed help so Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, essential workers, who have been risk- we can overcome this recession. I know of no further debate. ing their lives and their families’ lives You can’t say you support essential The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there ever since this crisis began. It will not workers and then refuse to give them is no further debate, the question is on make the necessary investments in hazard pay. You can’t say you want to agreeing to amendment No. 2080. communities of color that have been fix racial issues and then throw mil- The amendment (No. 2080) was agreed ravaged by this virus disproportion- lions of Americans of color out of hous- to. ately so. It will not provide the new ing and off unemployment benefits dur- VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 2301, AS AMENDED funding that State and local govern- ing a pandemic. You can’t say you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ments need to keep the busdrivers and want to honor John Lewis and then question is on agreeing to amendment sanitation workers, teachers, and so refuse to provide funding for safe elec- No. 2301, as amended. many others on the job. From what we tions. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, know, it will not even include funding Congress needs to act quickly, but I ask for the yeas and nays. to ensure that our elections are safe the developing Republican proposals The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a this fall during this COVID crisis. are not going to get the job done. We sufficient second? Remarkably, the likely centerpiece need to immediately enter bipartisan, There appears to be a sufficient sec- of the Republican legislative response bicameral negotiations to develop a ond. to COVID is not an aid package for the proposal that actually meets the mo- The clerk will call the roll. 20 to 30 million unemployed Americans ment and matches the scale of the cri- The senior assistant legislative clerk or a massive influx of resources to test sis. called the roll.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.002 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4435 The result was announced—yeas 88, The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 86, color of their skin; and to have each nays 12, as follows: nays 14, as follows: public safety officer say ‘‘How would I [Rollcall Vote No. 138 Leg.] [Rollcall Vote No. 139 Leg.] respond differently if I saw three young YEAS—88 YEAS—86 teenagers running toward a house and Alexander Fischer Reed Alexander Feinstein Peters they were Black rather than White?’’ Baldwin Gardner Risch Baldwin Fischer Portman and taking that into account and say- Barrasso Graham Roberts Barrasso Gardner Reed ing ‘‘Would it change that? Would I re- Bennet Grassley Romney Bennet Graham Risch spond the same?’’ Blackburn Hassan Rosen Blackburn Grassley Roberts Blumenthal Hawley Rounds Blumenthal Hassan Rosen They are all our clients. We are here Blunt Heinrich Rubio Blunt Hawley Rounds to serve everyone. That is the national Boozman Hirono Sasse Boozman Heinrich Rubio discussion. People come into the Brown Hoeven Schatz Braun Hirono Sasse Burr Hyde-Smith Burr Hoeven streets and protest. Schumer Schatz Cantwell Inhofe Cantwell Hyde-Smith This is a group of African-American, Scott (FL) Schumer Capito Johnson Capito Inhofe Scott (SC) Scott (FL) Black American protesters in Oregon. Cardin Jones Cardin Johnson Scott (SC) One of them is wearing a T-shirt saying Carper Kaine Shaheen Carper Jones Shaheen Casey King Shelby Casey Kaine ‘‘We March, we sit down, we speak up, Cassidy Klobuchar Sinema Cassidy King Shelby we die.’’ Collins Lankford Smith Collins Klobuchar Sinema When I read that, I was thinking Coons Leahy Stabenow Coons Lankford Smith Cornyn Loeffler Sullivan Cornyn Leahy Stabenow about the experience I had a number of Cortez Masto Manchin Tester Cortez Masto Loeffler Sullivan years ago when a Black American was Cotton McConnell Thune Cotton Manchin Tester working with me rebuilding a house, Cramer McSally Tillis Cramer McConnell Thune helping me out for a few weeks. We Crapo Menendez Crapo McSally Tillis Toomey went out into suburban Maryland. This Cruz Moran Udall Cruz Menendez Toomey Daines Murkowski Van Hollen Daines Moran Udall was back in the 1980s. We were trying Duckworth Murphy Warner Duckworth Murkowski Warner to find a particular part or piece of Durbin Murray Whitehouse Durbin Murphy Whitehouse Enzi Perdue equipment. We didn’t know where that Wicker Enzi Murray Wicker Ernst Peters Ernst Perdue Young speciality store was. We pulled up next Young Feinstein Portman to a sheriff. The sheriff’s car had two NAYS—14 NAYS—12 White sheriffs in it and a shotgun Booker Lee Sanders Booker Kennedy Paul Brown Markey Van Hollen propped up between the seats. Braun Lee Sanders Gillibrand Merkley Warren I said to my friend: Hey, roll down Gillibrand Markey Warren Harris Paul Wyden your window and ask those sheriffs Harris Merkley Wyden Kennedy Romney where this place is. The amendment (No. 2301), as amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. He started to roll down the window. ed, was agreed to. SCOTT of Florida). On this vote, the He looked over and saw the two White CLOTURE MOTION yeas are 86, the nays are 14. sheriffs with the gun between them, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- and he never said a word. He just to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the sen and sworn having voted in the af- turned back. He looked straight ahead, Senate the pending cloture motion, firmative, the motion is agreed to. and he looked terrified. which the clerk will state. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I saw those sheriffs as people who The assistant bill clerk read as fol- ator from Oregon. work for me—who should work for ev- lows: Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask eryone—and we could ask them for for the opportunity to address the issue their help. He saw them as people CLOTURE MOTION before us. who—if he started a dialogue with We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without them, he might end up in deep trouble, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the objection, it is so ordered. in physical harm. That is what this Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby PROTESTS conversation is about. That is what we move to bring to a close debate on Calendar Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, across are seeking to change in America. No. 483, S. 4049, a bill to authorize appropria- tions for fiscal year 2021 for military activi- America, crowds have been assembling, This idea of protesting for change is ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- saying: This is a moment in which we as American as apple pie. This is as tary construction, and for defense activities must not only have a national con- American as the American Revolution, of the Department of Energy, to prescribe versation about public safety and rac- people standing up and saying: This is military personnel strengths for such fiscal ism, but we need action. We need to not right. Freedom of speech and free- year, and for other purposes. change the scenario that exists in so dom of assembly are core values of Mitch McConnell, Mike Crapo, Pat Rob- many places where public safety de- what it means to be a ‘‘we the people’’ erts, John Cornyn, John Barrasso, Cory partments have seen one group of citi- republic. Gardner, Roy Blunt, Thom Tillis, Mar- These protesters—often African sha Blackburn, Mike Rounds, Shelley zens in a community as their clients Moore Capito, Kevin Cramer, John and another group of citizens as the American, often of many races—have Thune, James M. Inhofe, Jerry Moran, threat, which leads to systemic racism, been coming together. There have been Joni Ernst, John Boozman. differences in approach depending on some folks—often younger folks—who The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- the color of the skin of the person that have come to cause a bit of trouble imous consent, the mandatory quorum you are dealing with. It may be as sim- that goes beyond simple protesting. call has been waived. ple as saying: Let’s stop that person. We had a challenge in Portland of The question is, Is it the sense of the They have dark skin, and they are White extremists—often dressing in Senate that debate on S. 4049, a bill to driving through this neighborhood, and camouflage, antifa members who are authorize appropriations for fiscal year maybe they don’t belong here. Let’s looking for a fight—conflicting, often 2021 for military activities of the De- stop that person because they have late at night. Portland has worked partment of Defense, for military con- dark skin, and maybe they are dealing very hard to deescalate that situa- struction, and for defense activities of drugs. tion—to deescalate it, to empower the the Department of Energy, to prescribe That is systemic racism and message that the protesters are bring- military personnel strengths for such profiling. ing about restructuring systemic rac- fiscal year, and for other purposes, This is a discussion about what value ism, ending systemic racism. These shall be brought to a close? we should aim for here in America. acts, these conflicts, take away from The yeas and nays are mandatory That value is that every member of the that message. under the rule. community is a client; that there is As they worked so hard to deesca- The clerk will call the roll. the goal of providing equal public safe- late, along came President Trump. The senior assistant legislative clerk ty services to all and treating each and Trump had a different objective: He called the roll. every person the same regardless of the wanted to escalate violence on the

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So mamas women on both sides of me trembling. The Executive in the Oval Office who de- have responded. They said: Let’s go officers pointed their weapons at us. I put ploys Federal forces to create chaos join the protesters as well. Surely this my hands in the air and begged them not to and violence and to attack peaceful is not the case, that they are attacking hurt us. They shot more tear gas. The tear protesters. peaceful protesters. gas overwhelmed us—the pain was unimagi- I have come to the floor twice in the They formed a group who went down, nable. It burned my eyes, my throat, my skin. I did not bring goggles or a helmet to last 2 days to go through and show the and they did things like dancing and this protest. I wore a tank top and shorts. camouflaged, battle-ready troops de- chanting and handing out flowers, like Why would I need a helmet and goggles at a ployed by Trump who are coming in a this woman here. Isn’t she beautiful? peaceful protest? secret fashion, eliminating any indica- She is coming down, holding a sun- I coughed to the point of vomiting. We ran. tion of whom they work for. Are they flower. Others were holding mums. Fellow protesters came to us with water bot- Customs and Border Protection? Are It is unimaginable that a President tles and helped clean our eyes. Another they Federal Protective Service? Are of the United States would send Fed- brought wipes to clean our skin. We coughed, we vomited, and we cried. they U.S. Marshals? They have no iden- eral troops to attack women like this, Today, I am still shaking. I cannot focus. tity and have stripped all their unique holding peaceful flowers and dancing I am scared. I am jumping at loud noises. My identifiers, which means they can club and singing in the streets. But they heart is racing simply recalling the events of a peaceful protester, they can shoot were scared because they knew that last night. I am worried about what the fed- them in the head, and nobody knows peaceful protesters had been attacked eral officers are going to do to my fellow Or- who did it because there is no ID on previously, so some of them wore gog- egonians tonight. their uniform. There is no account- gles, and some of them wore bike hel- Let me be clear: there was violence on ability and no discipline and out- mets. Tuesday night, but none of it was from pro- testers. The only violence I encountered that rageous attacks on peaceful protesters. But let’s hear from the women in night was from federal police officers. I was here speaking yesterday, and I their own words. Two of these women I am grateful that I made it home to my asked for consideration be given on work on my team. I didn’t know they kids last night. Others were not so fortunate. this floor for my amendment to end se- were going to go down. I didn’t know Thank you, Stacey, for sharing your cret policing. It is a very simple until last night that they had gone firsthand account of the night before amendment that says: You wear identi- down the previous night, that they had last—Tuesday night—on the streets of fication of your agency. You wear a been there. They had experiences, and Portland, when Federal officers at- unique identifier. You don’t go outside they chose to share their experiences. I tacked peaceful demonstrators, where your mission of protecting a Federal have maybe another five or six things there was no violence except the vio- building unless you are in partnership that women wrote up about their expe- lence of the officers on the protesters. with a Governor or a mayor. It is that riences and posted them. I will try to This next recounting is from Amy simple. So simple. share those, reading it in their voice. Bacher. But my Republican colleague came The first one is from Stacey She writes: down and objected to consideration of Jochimsen: Pre-protest normalcy. There are people this amendment. I think, in essence, he I joined the in Portland on hanging out in a downtown park by the Jus- didn’t believe the story I am pre- Tuesday night to support black and brown tice Center. They are wearing masks, play- senting. He didn’t believe the story I Americans and voice my concerns about po- ing music, and, thanks to Riot Ribs, eating am telling you about peaceful pro- lice violence in our city. I showed up in cut free food. The Wall of Moms gathers a short testers being attacked. Maybe because off shorts and a yellow shirt—the identifier distance from there, where they hand out it is so outside the conception of what for the Portland Wall of Moms—I was wear- sunflowers and yellow carnations. Protective a President would do, the thought is ing sneakers and carrying yellow mums and gear is also distributed, like helmets, due to just hard to acknowledge, that we have sunflowers that other moms had gifted me issues with the Federal police firing ammu- on my way in. nition. Medics hand out water and other a President who embraces this secret We participated in hours of dancing, chant- safety gear to everyone to try to keep pro- police strategy of assaulting peaceful ing, and singing. It was a beautiful protest testers safe. protesters and grabbing people out of on a warm Oregon night. I saw no violence, Usually, about a few hours into the pro- the crowd and throwing them into un- I felt safe. We were demanding change. We tests, the secret police come out. It is un- marked vans. It is hard to imagine. were standing up for our black and brown clear who they are now because there are no It is hard to imagine a President of brothers and sisters; we were there to am- markings for what unit—who they are with— the United States admiring authori- plify their voices. Was there graffiti? Sure and they fire at the protesters. When it was tarian dictators across the planet, but there was. Graffiti is not violence. the Portland Police Bureau, they were al- At around 11 p.m., the Wall of Moms was lowed to have their badges covered. we have a President who admires the called to the front of the federal courthouse. My experience yesterday included the fol- authoritarian dictator-style tactics of We went. We stood—arms linked—facing the lowing: About 2,000 people gathered, chanted, Duterte in the Philippines and who ad- building, creating a wall of protection be- gave speeches, and danced in the blocks in mires the Crown Prince, who assas- tween protesters and the building. We were front of the Justice Center and Federal sinated and dismembered an American- moms called to use our privilege to keep oth- Building in the name of . based reporter for the Washington ers safe, and we tried. People were serious about wearing masks. A Post. We have a President who admires While we stood, arms linked, officers in fa- small, white plane circled the protest area Putin, who crushes the civil rights of tigues and gas masks (we assume were fed- repeatedly. It appeared to be the same or eral, they were unidentified) rushed from the similar aircraft of the plane that circled ear- his people. We have a President who building and from behind us. There was no lier protests around Revolution Hall. There admires the strong-arm tactics warning. They took a woman to the ground were a few protesters trying to block a door Erdogan is employing in Turkey. That and hog-tied her on the steps of the Court- of the Federal Building and post graffiti. One is what we have. Until now, he didn’t house. They swiped at cell phones and yelled of the chants we shouted in front of the Fed- bring the secret police to the streets of at us from behind gas masks. They pointed eral Building was, ‘‘Tell me what democracy America; now he has. weapons at us. Us. We were non-violent, looks like.’’ Then ‘‘this is what democracy I am going to try a different way of peaceful demonstrators. We were moms in looks like.’’ We were all using our voices. conveying what is going on and do it in Converse sneakers holding flowers. I am still The next moment, though, about 15 to 20 the voices of women who were there at trembling at the sight of their weapons large men in camouflage and military gear pointed at us. I have never felt so threatened appeared like they were ready for war. They the protests 2 nights ago to try to con- and unsafe as I did at that moment. I had the had no name tags or identifiers. We had no vey what is happening on the streets of realization that these officers really are not idea if they were soldiers, what branch they Portland and how terribly, terribly here to protect, they are here to harm. Were were from, or why they were there. Almost wrong it is. we going to be shot? Would I be struck in the all of them were holding pepper spray guns

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They are like the the other protesters who had already been change, the protests will continue. Don’t little, green men in Russia who show gassed for some 50-plus days, thinking that give up yet. up at demonstrations and throw people Trump’s military would not fire on moms. Krista makes a point that I want to into vans to disappear them. That is We were wrong. There was no ask by officers accentuate time and again: Black what they have been doing in Oregon. in front of us to step back, move, or do any- So whereas before the National Guard thing at all. The officers started kicking tear Americans have been protesting, put- ting their lives at risk night after might have been called out as a show of gas directly at us, shoving a nearby mom in force to restore order, now we have a the neck, and pepper-spraying another mom night after night—all kinds of pro- in the face at close range. testers coming together and all kinds perniciously different use of military I had not been tear-gassed before and can’t of skin color coming together in order force in the name of law enforcement. I will say, as someone whose career believe that it’s allowed, especially with to say Black lives matter and that we as a U.S. attorney and then as an at- such frequency. It produces violent and im- have to end systemic racism. mediate bodily reactions and should not be torney general for 20 years was in- My colleague is here to speak. used on peaceful protesters. There is a near- volved in law enforcement, I am immediate reaction. You can’t see without Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to reserve the balance of my ashamed and embarrassed to use, in ef- pain of blinking. It feels like you are inhal- fect, secret police in this way, sup- ing fire into your lungs and like your skin is time. being burned. My lungs are still burning 24 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. posedly in the name of law enforce- ment but, in reality, as a political tool. hours later. These are weapons of war that FISCHER). Without objection, it is so should not be used on Portlanders exercising ordered. If you have any doubt about the polit- their constitutional right to freedom or as- The Senator from Connecticut. ical purposes here, just watch the lat- sembly. If, after 54 days, officers are still Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- est Trump ads, which are the other side using these weapons of war and it is not dent, I thank my colleague from Or- of this coin—raising fear, exhorting working, we should be asking why—why they people to panic, and then responding on are still deemed effective or legal. Just be- egon for his eloquence and for the power of his remarks. He speaks not the streets in communities with this fore the first tear gas was thrown, three to excessive use of force. four of the other officers tackled a woman to only for Oregon but for America. He Exactly what our Founding Fathers the ground and hog-tied her. We didn’t see speaks for every one of our commu- feared was this unchecked use of mili- where she was taken. At least four women nities and States that ought to fear tary power. That is why the bill that were arrested from that group. this overreach. It was, indeed, one of my colleague from Oregon has intro- Then she gives a reference to the the main fears of our Founding Fathers duced and that I have cosponsored is so story on the web and how to find it. that the misuse and abuse of our mili- very important, because there must be She also notes that Federal agents pep- tary and policing power—of violating a check. Accountability is vital. Iden- per-sprayed the first aid tent, which fundamental rights—would encroach tification is key. People need to know could be a crime when done in war. on our basic liberties. who these people of law enforcement Federal agents went by the Riot Ribs free Now, let’s be very real. Federal forces supposedly are, and we need account- food cart in the park and pepper-sprayed the were used before to restore order in the food and the grilles. ability from them. face of violence after the Rodney King We also need accountability through That is where she ends her com- incident, after the killing of Martin mentary. the Insurrection Act. In having been Luther King in 1968, in Little Rock in joined by many of my colleagues, I Thank you very much, Amy, for shar- 1957, in Oxford, MS, in 1962, and in ing your story of what happened the have offered a bill, the CIVIL Act, that going further back in our history, after would apply these same checks on the night before last. the Pullman Strike and after the De- I hope that all of America is recog- President’s power as apply when the troit race riots in 1943, but this time is President uses military abroad. He nizing that what we would never con- different. This time is fundamentally ceive of happening in America is hap- must be accountable to Congress. He different. must come to Congress and explain the pening—Federal agents, Federal offi- As my colleague has so powerfully cers, being deployed to attack peaceful purposes and the reasons for his use of described from the descriptions and the military power. He should have no protests. As these two women point photographs that he has brought to the out, there was graffiti, but it was not more leeway when he uses troops Senate floor, what we have here is not abroad than he would at home and vice violent. some violent encroachment by one From one of the other letters I am versa. If he uses American troops group against another and not just against American citizens, he ought to about to read, I note: some use of violence. We have peaceful There were young folks pounding on the be accountable no less than when he protests. In fact, the purpose and effect uses them abroad. The same is true of plywood that covers the doors of the Federal of the use of Federal forces here has Building, but that, too, wasn’t violent. The this policing power. only violence came from the Federal officers. been to incite and fuel violence. It was The importance of this moment can- the same purpose that Richard Nixon This next story was posted by Krista. not be underestimated. It is a moment She writes: sought to use Federal force when pro- of reckoning for racial justice, but for testers against the Vietnam war came So the nonviolent Wall of Moms just got justice in our entire country. I believe gassed for absolutely no reason. to Washington. It was Richard Nixon that we must act on both sides of the Then she puts in the tags ‘‘PDX pro- who said that law and order was the po- aisle. We have an obligation to assure test’’ and ‘‘Black Lives Matter.’’ litical issue of his day, but the use of that this power is checked, because Federal forces here is not to restore I don’t need cookies for being there. those police forces are coming to your Please. I have the privilege of taking the order or to enforce the law. It is, in- city and your community—to Albu- night off to let my lungs rest. Black and stead, to incite lawbreaking and vio- querque, to , and, potentially, Brown people don’t get to change their skin lence. to Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven, color to take a break from systemic and per- What is different also is the use of CT, without the permission or invita- sonal racism. Also, Black women have been unidentified, military-like forces. We tion of our local officials. on the frontlines for decades. The Wall of have seen a growth over the past years Again, it is a fundamental difference Moms is getting a lot of attention, but we in the form of such forces that are between many past uses of political are not the story. Abolishing racist systems available to the President to use. The power and this one. And it may be and ending police brutality against people of Customs and Border Patrol, the De- color is the real story. rationalized or disguised as an effort to If you want to get involved but aren’t able partment of Transportation, and other combat violence in the streets, but we to go downtown, please consider making a agencies have militarized Federal law know the purpose and intent and effect donation to ‘‘Don’t Shoot Portland.’’ enforcement agents. They have put of the use of these policing forces.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.011 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S4438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 So whether they are the Department the little green men in Russia, coming taken an oath to the Constitution, to of Justice or Homeland Security or De- to sweep people off the streets and put an end to it, which is why I am partment of Transportation or the Se- throw them into unmarked vans. down here for the third day in a row cret Service, the goal is the same—to These pictures, I understand, are saying: Let’s insist that Federal offi- intimidate and incite, not to restore from 2 nights ago, and people were de- cers be identified by whom they rep- order. scribing to me how batons were resent, the agency. Let’s insist Federal The shame and disgrace to this Na- brought down—one on the neck of a officers have a unique identifier. Let’s tion is palpable. When our allies, when woman—how they were thrown to the insist that if their mission is to protect people abroad look to the United ground. This is showing maybe some of a Federal building, they are on the pe- States, they see us as an exception to that right there. I can’t imagine how rimeter of the Federal building, not the rule of force unchecked by the rule terrified this woman was. sweeping through the streets of Port- of law. Too often, force, not law, ap- Think about this: Within this week land, throwing people into unmarked plies to subjugate rights. We are an ex- where we are recognizing John Lewis vans. ceptional nation because we believe in passing away—here is John Lewis on That is my amendment. That is the the rule of law, but what we are seeing the Edmund Pettus Bridge being beat- amendment I am asking to be consid- right now is a corruption of the rule of en by so-called public safety officers; I ered on this floor. Isn’t it our responsi- law, in fact, using the disguise and mis- think they were Alabama police, but I bility to debate when egregious things using the name of law and order to am not sure who they were; they have happen in America, like a strongman, push forward an agenda of hatred and badges; at least they weren’t secret po- authoritarian President trampling on bias and subjugation of basic rights. It lice—and this scene from 2 nights ago the Constitution by assaulting peaceful is a shameful and tragic time for Amer- in Portland, these women being as- protestors with Federal forces? Isn’t it ica. saulted by these men ready for war our responsibility to debate it and vote My hope is Americans will rise up, with every armament you can think on whether secret police are allowed in that they will object with their voices about, including impact projectiles; the United States of America? and, ultimately, with their votes. that is, rubber bullets and gas and I have been reading these letters I yield the floor back to my colleague flashbang grenades and batons, assault- from the women who were down there. from Oregon. ing these women dressed in yellow T- I will read one or two more, and then I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- shirts. am going to yield to my colleague from ator from Oregon. I want to stress, as this last letter Oregon. Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I did, that for weeks and weeks and thank my colleague from Connecticut weeks before there was a ‘‘wall of As the two Senators from Oregon, we for bringing his experience in the legal moms,’’ protesters of every race were have heard from hundreds of people world to bear on this extraordinary de- coming down to say we must reform who have been protesting peacefully velopment of secret police being de- systemic racism in America, and they, over these weeks and how hard local ployed on the streets of America. too, were peacefully protesting, and leaders have worked to deescalate, and As we heard from the President, he they, too, were standing, often with how Trump, sending in these Federal wants to expand this model. It was arms linked. forces to beat protestors—peaceful first in DC. Then it was Portland. Now The outrage over the Federal troops protestors—has completely escalated he is talking about and being deployed with these secret police the situation, rather than deescalating , Chicago and , Oak- tactics has swelled the numbers, in- it, all so can run a cam- land. In other words, all across Amer- cluding this most recent protest, but paign commercial and try to persuade ica, as the President says, where there let’s not think for a moment there you he should be President. happens to be Democratic mayors, he haven’t been people of great courage This story recounting is written by wants to go create that same mayhem. week after week, many of them orga- Joy, and she was down there with Thank you for bringing your exper- nized and led by the Black population Krista, so she starts out: tise to bear on this. and Black leaders of Portland. I don’t know how my friend, Krista, man- I had just read the story from Krista How is it possible—Edmund Pettus aged to take a picture during the madness of about the moms and the protesters all Bridge, where a little over a year ago I this moment. I could not see anything and getting, as she put, it ‘‘GASSED BAD.’’ was standing with my daughter and was struggling to breathe through the mass She said, ‘‘It was brutal. . . . coughing John Lewis, remembering what hap- of foamy snot provoked by teargas that filled and burning 4 hours later.’’ Then she pened back when, when out-of-control my mask. closes with, ‘‘C’mon dads . . . we have leaders sent well-armed men to bru- And she had posted a picture that [to have] meaningful change. Don’t tally assault peaceful protesters, and Krista had taken of her right after she give up. . . . ‘’ now, once again, we have out-of-con- had been gassed. I don’t think I have I was thinking about what I am de- trol men, the President of the United the—do I have the picture? I might scribing, as I read these stories, or States, sending well-armed men to bru- have. Let me see if we can—no. If I find what these women are describing is the tally beat peaceful protesters. How is it, I will put it up. transition from this setting, where this conceivable? Getting gassed was painful and scary, yet women are dancing; they are holding Protesters of all kinds have been still I felt secure and cared for by the several flowers; they are singing; they are working hard to basically say let’s helpers that aided us with water and saline chanting; they are eating ribs; and have public safety that works for all. eye washes. Several people checked in to see what unfolded a few moments later. But what is the President doing? While if we were ok and help. That is the beautiful And what unfolded? he is sending these forces to brutally part of this otherwise unpleasant image. Two of these stories, so far, have de- beat peaceful protesters, he is running This is me on my knees, being helped by scribed the sudden appearance of large strangers. The ugly part of this moment is campaign ads, and here it is: ‘‘You what happened before this . . . the moment men in camouflage, armed with side- won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America. when federal agents blasted us with teargas arms, who shortly started to shoot Paid for by Donald J. Trump for Presi- and rubber bullets despite ZERO provocation them, gas them, spray them, throw dent.’’ from our line of moms . . . we were simply flashbang grenades, tackle them—in He is deliberately assaulting peaceful standing side by side with linked arms. one case, hogtie a woman who was a protesters in order to run campaign That’s it. For no apparent reason they shot few feet away. commercials that say he is a strong at a bunch of moms without giving a single And you can see how terrifying— man who can reduce violence in Amer- warning. Nope, no warning. No request to these are men dressed for war against ica. move. They just blasted away at us like they were playing a video game. women dancing and holding flowers. Let us all beware how twisted this is, This is beyond wrong. This is incon- how evil this is, how wrong this is, how I yield to my colleague from Oregon ceivable. These unmarked, no agency, much of an assault on the civil lib- and reserve the balance of my time. no unique identifier secret police— erties of Americans this is, and how The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- what my colleague just referred to like much we have a responsibility, having ator from Oregon.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.013 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4439 Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, I and I really pondered this as we were The Senator from Oregon. want to thank my colleague for put- listening to these nonanswers yester- Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I ting a human face—the face of Orego- day by a top Trump official. By the thank my colleague from Oregon for nians—on this Federal invasion of our way, he is in a top position now in the his intense representation of these State. Justice Department responsible for legal issues and the role of the Intel- And I want to talk just for a moment knowing about these legal issues that ligence Committee, noting that this and ask my colleague a question be- reflect the violations of the constitu- has all the trappings of a President cause, yesterday, here in Washington, tional rights of our constituents, and bent on the equivalent of martial law, as our constituents were finding this then he gets a bigger job, a bigger role operating in this rogue fashion, shred- horrific invasion of their constitu- in these issues. I thought to myself, it ding the constitutional rights of peo- tional rights—the moms and others, seems to me, without drawing a line in ple, sending Federal officers to attack when they were peacefully protesting— the sand, America may be looking peaceful protesters. what we saw in the Senate Intelligence down the barrel of martial law in the I was reading the stories of women Committee, I say to Senator MERKLEY, middle of a Presidential election. I who were down at the protests the was an example of just how discon- would be interested in the thoughts my night before last. The next one is from nected the Trump administration is colleague because I have been amazed Stephanie. from reality as they try to find these at the number of Senators who have She says: figleafs to cover up for their violation come up and said: You know, RON, that I went downtown again last night to peace- of the constitutional rights of our citi- really seems to be what it has come fully protest. To use my voice and my 1st zens. down to. Amendment rights. To feel safe—repeat: TO FEEL SAFE—against these fed- We had a nominee for a top legal po- My colleague is a student of history and has brought so much specific docu- eral agents. I wore: sition in the Trump administration—a —A bike helmet top position, legal position, that is mentation, such as the cases he has —Goggles greatly going to affect the constitu- been spelling out. I would be interested —A double mask in my colleague’s assessment of where —Ear plugs tional rights of the people we are hon- And I was still terrified. The #WallofMoms ored to represent—the rights that are he thinks this is going. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stood locked, arm in arm, right up against now being violated, as we have said re- the fence line at the federal courthouse. We peatedly here on the floor. ator from Oregon. Mr. MERKLEY. I thank the Senator stood between these federal agents dressed in The nominee’s name was Patrick war gear and unarmed protesters shouting Hovakimian, and I asked him a couple for asking for my thoughts on this. behind us. Sweat poured down my back. The Just before he spoke, I had described of basic questions, questions that our Moms stood for hours. On my bike ride home the story of Joy, who talked about the constituents are asking. I texted [an individual] Geoff [not me] each hit that her friend Krista had taken I asked him: Do you believe that Fed- time I stopped and called Amy . . . to have during this chaos after she had been a ‘‘buddy’’ on the phone with me. Every time eral forces can patrol American cities gassed. I did check, and here is the pic- I heard a car, my heart skipped a beat. Is it over the objections of State and local ture of her. You can see her whole face a crew of federal kidnappers, ready to throw officials and away from Federal build- is inflamed. There are so many people me into a van? This administration has been ings? who can’t see. They are dazed, and chipping away at our rights since day 1, but That is something you and I get this past week in Portland has been an accel- their lungs are on fire, and Patrick asked all the time by our constituents. eration. Wake up, especially those sup- Hovakimian is sending best wishes to Then I also asked him: Do you be- porting them. We are in a crisis of great the people of Oregon. magnitude and we are about to lose control. lieve that unidentified Federal forces It reminds me of a cartoon I saw in unmarked cars can drive around Candace Jimenez, member of the when I was young in which Lucy goes Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, seizing and detaining American citi- out after it is observed how cold zens? said she came out to protest after the Snoopy is, out shivering on top of his deployment of Federal agents, and This is also something we are very doghouse during a snowstorm, and said: familiar with. I pointed out American Lucy goes out and says ‘‘Hope you stay troops, our soldiers who so coura- We have been dealing with that for 500 warm,’’ and goes back into her house. years. We understand the trauma, the ter- geously fight the terrorists, wear their Yeah—‘‘Best wishes, but I am not doing identification. Again, he just ducked rorism, and the harm it causes. a thing to help you out.’’ Bev writes: and bobbed and weaved. At one point— I would love for Mr. Hovakimian to and then he repeated it—he said: Sen- say: I will come and stand there. I will In less than eight hours, a group of moms ator, just give my best wishes to the helped me put together this #WallofMoms. see what is really going on, and if We tried in earnest to give the kids a break people of Portland. peaceful protesters are being attacked, by shifting the pervasive narrative that pro- I asked again for a responsive an- that is simply unacceptable, and as a testers are rioters. swer, and he wished us best wishes leader I will take it to President Case and point, we wore our whitest whites again for these people who are getting Trump and tell President Trump that to show we weren’t there to make trouble, gassed, like Sharon Meieran—whom we don’t do secret police in America. we showed up to prove that the feds are the the Senator and I talked about, a per- We don’t sweep people into vans, and if violent ones. . . . And we were right. Kids took down fences and did some sonal friend of our family, an emer- you really want me to take this posi- gency room doctor—getting hit with a skateboarding, two or three kids [banged] on tion, that is what I am going to change walls, but the other people were peaceful. tear gas canister—‘‘sending best wish- the policy to because that is what you I want to tell you that I didn’t vomit or es’’ to the people you and I represent. do in a republic. We are not a dictator- pee my pants after being gassed, but I did. I So it seems to me—and I would be in- ship. guess I lost control . . . and soon after I terested in the Senator’s thoughts be- That is what I would like to hear him couldn’t open my eyes. cause he has spent a lot of time think- say in response to your question to To be clear, we moms weren’t armed, [we ing through where this is headed be- weren’t] throwing rocks, [we weren’t] throw- him. ing water. That didn’t happen. cause we in Oregon were kind of the You asked about martial law. Secret We were gassed for chanting ‘‘Leave the test tube. We were the people who were police operating as rogue operators kids alone.’’ going to be first. The President has outside the framework of law, outside I want you to think about what’s hap- said that he is going on to other cities. of the cooperation of the Governor or pening in this country and ask yourself how Both of us share a great interest in the mayor sound like the equivalent of you’re going to help change it. healthcare. I sure as hell wish that he martial law to me. Heather was down at the protests, would attack the coronavirus with half Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, how and I don’t have her picture, her larger of the intensity with which he has at- much additional time does my col- picture, but I can tell you that she tacked our cities. We are going to talk league have? posted a picture. She is very pregnant. some more about that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jun- How gutsy I think that is that she was Let me get the Senator’s reaction to ior Senator from Oregon has 26 min- there, even as she is about to give what I think is the central question, utes postcloture. birth.

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Right now I have It seems to me you are laying out even more power than usual and I am here to that it is our sacred duty to learn from vans—not allowed, not here, not our use it. this history, to bring this history to government, and we will put an end to I am SAFE. Thanks everybody for your the floor and, as I tried to say with re- it. Gassing, assaulting, and batoning concern. But we are NOT OK. spect to the threat of martial law, to peaceful protesters on the streets of Until all women can carry a pregnancy to draw a bright line when a government, our city—not here, not allowed, and we term . . . and birth without worrying about instituted to protect liberty, is being will put an end to it. unnecessary trauma and death we are not I yield to my colleague, who I believe OK. used to attack liberty. We shouldn’t, I show up for all of the pregnant women we cannot, and we can’t wait until we wishes to speak. who have lost their babies or their lives at Mr. DURBIN. Madam President. have a gun at our back to raise the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- the hands of racist and sexist systems and alarm. people. I show up for the women who have sistant Democratic leader. The government isn’t going to defend Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I had a hard time getting pregnant because of itself. The same Attorney General that the everyday stress caused by racism. I would like to direct a question to the march for all of the Black mothers who has taken an oath to defend the Con- junior Senator from Oregon through rightfully agonize about their children’s stitution will sit idly by while citizens the Chair. safety outside of their homes. I march for are detained without charge and vio- I thank both my colleagues from Or- anyone who has been injured physically or lently assaulted by the government. egon. I especially thank my colleague mentally by police brutality, citizen bru- The same police officer charged with Senator MERKLEY, who contacted me tality, systemic inequity, intergenerational defending our citizens will commit last weekend when the situation was trauma and poverty. I march for the White those assaults if that is what they are people finally waking up—see me and get unfolding in Portland and talked to me [me], get out, pay up, and listen! I march for directed to do. about his reaction to it and what he all of us because this is a problem for ALL of If the Executive and any government was hearing from the people of the us. When you say ALL lives matter take into served by the bureaucracy will take all State he represents. account what you are doing in your life to the power they can unless a brave judi- Of course, there was genuine concern improve the world for ALL people. . . . Are ciary and a strong legislature step up in the city of Chicago, which I am hon- you worried about my unborn child? (please and, as you have outlined here on this ored to represent, because this Presi- answer these questions in your hearts.) Get floor, say: ‘‘No more.’’ dent in the White House had been tak- the hell out there and stand up for a better This Congress has been way too pli- ing swipes at that city for years now, world for my baby and his generation. ant in yielding, and it has emboldened and we fully anticipated that the Madam President, I reserve the bal- the executive branch, led by Donald atrocity that was occurring in Port- ance of my time and yield to my col- Trump, to ignore the constraints that land could occur in Chicago as well. league from Oregon. have traditionally protected our lib- I just want to say to the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- erty. from Oregon: Thank you for your lead- ator from Oregon. So my question is—it seems to me ership on this. Thank you for bringing Mr. WYDEN. Parliamentary inquiry, you are standing up for these kinds of this issue to the floor and to the floor how much time does my colleague have of the Senate. on his hour remaining? core values of freedoms that are what we stand for as Americans and that This is an issue we should be voting The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jun- on. We should have voted on it this ior Senator from Oregon has 20 min- this has been the beacon all around the world for over a century. I believe what week. There was no excuse for it. We utes. have risen to the occasion before when Mr. WYDEN. Thank you, I will take you are saying—and I think it would be helpful for you to put it in your own a historic occurrence brings to our at- a few, and we are very pleased that our tention that the Senate should speak colleague from Illinois is here and has words—what you are saying is that we have to be out here working on your and express itself. We should have done been a very significant ally in this. it this week on the issue that you legislation and working on these key Senator MERKLEY, one of the reasons brought, and I hope we can resort to kinds of measures because without this I so appreciate your taking this time is this issue quickly—if not today, as effort, there is a real danger, on our that it reminds me a bit of what Jews quickly as possible afterward. faced in the 1930s. watch, that the light of liberty will I am a cosponsor of the legislation My family fled the Nazis in the 1930s. fade away? And it seems to me what the Senator is offering, and it is basic. Not all of our family got out. My fa- you are saying is that we are better It is fundamental. As I recall, and I ther’s great-uncle Max was one of the than this. will ask the Senator from Oregon, what last gassed in Theresienstadt, and Jew- I would like your reaction to that be- you are asking for is, if the Federal ish families saw that a democratically cause I think if you look at the march Government is going to send out the elected government can transform into of history, which in the Wyden house- so-called law enforcement protective a murderous regime before the eyes of hold is very, very personal—to have forces and such, that they identify its citizens very quickly. There isn’t lost family to Hitler’s murderous re- themselves and that they not come any bright line when it happens, no gime. I would like to hear your into a community anonymously, with- cinematic moment where everything thoughts about this kind of challenge out any indication of who they are. changes—just a moment, as we talked we face and how important the work in I am reminded of the Russian inva- about earlier, in which bureaucrats and front of us is to make sure that light of sion of Ukraine—eastern portions of lawyers and police begin to follow the liberty doesn’t fade away. Ukraine, the Donetsk region—and bidding of their leader while perverting Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President. Vladimir Putin was very careful that the rules of their Republic. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- his invaders not wear Russian uni- This was not a singular event. From ator from Oregon. forms. They were known as little green Europe to Asia to the Americas, demo- Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, men. We have a comparable situation cratically elected governments were my colleague described how his family here where the Federal forces are not undermined and replaced by authori- was affected by fascism in Germany identifying the agencies they represent tarian regimes—often while retaining and how his family members died for but coming to the streets of Portland the trappings of a democracy. Bureau- fascism—attacking them, imprisoning in camouflage. crats claimed they were just following them in concentration camps, and put- The Senator from Oregon, I would rules, soldiers and police—just fol- ting them to death. Don’t we all be- like you to please, if you would, re- lowing orders. Then they just wished us lieve that every German citizen should spond. Has this not been the case? Has best wishes. have stood up to that fascism and said: this been documented?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.016 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4441 Mr. MERKLEY. To my colleague loquy between myself and the junior committing those resources instead to the from Illinois, that is exactly right, as Senator from Oregon. efforts discussed above. seen in this picture and the testimony Let me say to the Senator that we It has been more than three years since then, and you have not replied to our letter of all those who are present. were concerned at the beginning of this nor followed through with our suggestions. Mark Morgan, the Customs and Bor- week, because of your experience, with We reiterate that these steps would be more der Protection Commissioner, said that what might happen in the city of Chi- effective in reducing violence in Chicago is not the case, and he said: ‘‘Our per- cago. Senator DUCKWORTH and I sent a than replicating the destabilizing role that sonnel are clearly marked as federal letter to the President of the United you have directed federal law enforcement to [law enforcement officers] & have States expressing that concern. play in Portland. With the right leadership, federal law en- unique identifiers.’’ They were not. I ask unanimous consent that the forcement can serve as valuable partners in They are operating, as you say, like letter dated July 21, 2020, to President supporting local efforts and helping reduce little green men, secret police. Trump, along with the press release violence in American communities, rather Mr. DURBIN. I would like to ask an- dated July 22, 2020, describing its con- than contravening local efforts and exacer- other question through the Chair to tents, be printed in the RECORD. bating tensions. It’s not too late for you to the Senator from Oregon. There being no objection, the mate- demonstrate such leadership. Is it not also true that many of these rial was ordered to be printed in the Sincerely, RICHARD J. DURBIN, Federal agencies have defined respon- RECORD, as follows: U.S. Senator. sibilities and defined areas of jurisdic- U.S. SENATE, TAMMY DUCKWORTH, tion? For example, in the city of Chi- Washington, DC, July 21, 2020. U.S. Senator. cago, as probably is the case in Port- President DONALD J. TRUMP, land, OR, there is a Federal protective The White House, [Press Release, July 22, 2020] service that has a specific building and Washington, DC. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH STATEMENT ON EXPAN- facility and personnel in that facility DEAR PRESIDENT TRUMP: You have indi- SION OF DOJ OPERATION LEGEND TO CHICAGO cated that you may send additional federal that they are responsible for. Is that THE EXPANSION OF OPERATION LEGEND WILL agents to the City of Chicago to conduct po- CONSIST OF AN INCREASED FEDERAL LAW EN- not the case in Oregon? licing activities that traditionally are han- Mr. MERKLEY. That is the case. FORCEMENT PRESENCE FROM FBI, DEA, ATF, dled by local law enforcement. We strongly U.S. MARSHALS, AND HSI, FOCUSED ON PRO- Mr. DURBIN. And in this situation, urge you to refrain from taking this action, VIDING SUPPORT TO EXISTING VIOLENT CRIME have these Federal agents of some dif- which is opposed by Governor Pritzker, TASK FORCES Mayor Lightfoot and other local leaders. ferent agency or whatever extended WASHINGTON.—U.S. Senators Dick Durbin their reach of jurisdiction beyond that This week, we introduced legislation with (D–IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) today Federal protective facility? other Senate Democrats to prevent you from released the following statement regarding Mr. MERKLEY. They have. overriding local authorities in this manner. the Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing Any involvement by federal law enforce- Mr. DURBIN. How far? an expansion of Operation Legend to Chi- ment in community policing activity must cago, Illinois. Operation Legend is DOJ’s vio- Mr. MERKLEY. Well, they have been be conducted in coordination with, and with present in the streets. I don’t know lent crime reduction initiative with the stat- the approval of, local officials. In this time ed goal to provide support and assistance to just how many blocks from the Federal of heightened tension, we cannot have fed- state and local law enforcement partners as building but certainly not just in the eral law enforcement operating at cross-pur- they work to combat violent crime, and gun perimeter of the Federal property. poses with local leaders. violence in particular. Durbin and They have swept through streets. They In recent days, your Administration has Duckworth are set to speak with U.S. Attor- have vans that have gone through the deployed federal law enforcement agents in ney John Lausch about Operation Legend streets. They have grabbed protesters the streets of Portland, Oregon, without any today. visible identifying information. These fed- ‘‘After needless threats from the President, and thrown them into vans. So they eral agents have reportedly used excessive we’re relieved the Trump Administration have departed significantly from, if force against peaceful protestors and de- says they plan to work with local officials you will, the mission of defending the tained residents in unmarked vehicles. Such and authorities in Chicago rather than un- Federal building. conduct is unacceptable anywhere in the dermine local law enforcement and endanger Mr. DURBIN. Directing another ques- United States and must not happen in the our civil rights, as their agents have done in tion to the Senator through the Chair. Chicagoland area. Portland. We will continue closely moni- What has been the coordination of On February 10, 2017, we sent you a letter toring the Administration’s efforts to ensure they follow through with this commitment. this Federal activity with local and suggesting a range of ways in which the fed- eral government could play a helpful and ‘‘More than three years ago, we sent Presi- State law enforcement in Portland, supportive role in reducing violence in Chi- dent Trump a letter suggesting a range of OR? cago. We noted that ‘‘[p]ublic safety is pri- ways in which the Federal Government could Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I marily a local responsibility, but the federal work in partnership with local officials to request unanimous consent that our government must be an engaged partner in provide support and resources to assist in dialogue be credited to my colleague’s public safety efforts alongside local officials, public safety, violence prevention, and eco- 1 hour because I am afraid my minutes law enforcement, and community stake- nomic development efforts in Chicago. While holders.’’ We recommended that your Admin- we are hopeful that today’s announcement will run out. means the Administration has reconsidered The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without istration take steps to assist local violence prevention efforts, including: and will take a more positive approach, objection, it is so ordered. Enhancing Department of Justice (DOJ) President Trump still has not replied to our Mr. MERKLEY. You asked about co- programs that improve community policing; letter nor followed through with our sugges- ordination. My understanding is that Directing DOJ to promote mentoring and tions. We reiterate that these steps would be there was not an invitation from the job training programs for youth and for- more effective in reducing violence in Chi- mayor to come, and there was not a merly incarcerated individuals; cago than any effort the Administration may conversation with the Governor. There Improving mentoring and violence preven- take to replicate the destabilizing role it tion initiatives and boosting funding for re- played in Portland.’’ certainly was no conversation with In their 2017 letter which they reiterated cidivism reduction programs; Senator WYDEN and me and the other yesterday, Durbin and Duckworth rec- Directing DOJ to abide by its commitment ommended that the Trump Administration members of the delegation. The Port- to help implement policing reforms rec- take steps to assist local violence prevention land police have indicated that they ommended by the Department’s Civil Rights have not worked in cooperation with efforts, including: Division; Enhancing Department of Justice (DOJ) these Federal forces. They may have Closing gaps in the FBI gun background programs that improve community policing; been engaged in what they call check system and in federal firearm laws Directing DOJ to promote mentoring and deconfliction, and I don’t know the full that enable straw purchasers and gun traf- job training programs for youth and for- extent of that. fickers to flood Chicago’s streets with illicit merly incarcerated individuals; Mr. DURBIN. Well, I don’t know if I guns; Improving mentoring and violence preven- Prioritizing career and youth training pro- am on my own time at this moment tion initiatives and boosting funding for re- grams to address lack of economic oppor- cidivism reduction programs; or—— tunity in neighborhoods hit hard by vio- Directing DOJ to abide by its commitment The PRESIDING OFFICER. You are. lence; and to help implement policing reforms rec- Mr. DURBIN. Fine. So I will still Redirecting resources that you are devot- ommended by the Department’s Civil Rights continue, without objection, with col- ing to construction of your border wall and Division;

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We noted that ‘‘[p]ublic safety is pri- Prioritizing career and youth training pro- rial was ordered to be printed in the marily a local responsibility, but the federal grams to address lack of economic oppor- RECORD as follows: government must be an engaged partner in tunity in neighborhoods hit hard by vio- [Press Release, July 21, 2020] public safety efforts alongside local officials, lence; and DURBIN, DUCKWORTH CALL OUT PRESIDENT law enforcement, and community stake- Redirecting resources that are being de- TRUMP ON REPORTS OF PLAN TO SEND SE- holders.’’ We recommended that your Admin- voted to construction of border wall and CRET POLICE TO CHICAGO istration take steps to assist local violence committing those resources instead to the prevention efforts, including: SENATORS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BLOCK efforts discussed above. Enhancing Department of Justice (DOJ) THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DEPLOY- The expansion of Operation Legend will programs that improve community policing; ING FEDERAL FORCES AS A SHADOWY PARA- consist of an increased federal law enforce- Directing DOJ to promote mentoring and MILITARY AGAINST AMERICANS ment presence in Albuquerque, New Mexico, job training programs for youth and for- and in Chicago, Illinois. This federal law en- WASHINGTON.—Following reports that merly incarcerated individuals; forcement presence will consist of experi- President Donald Trump wants to send fed- Improving mentoring and violence preven- enced investigative agents from FBI, DEA, eral agents into cities, including Chicago, to tion initiatives and boosting funding for re- ATF, U.S. Marshals, and HSI, focused on pro- conduct policing activities that are tradi- cidivism reduction programs; Directing DOJ to abide by its commitment viding support to existing violent crime task tionally handled by local law enforcement, to help implement policing reforms rec- forces. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D–IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) today sent a let- ommended by the Department’s Civil Rights Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ter to President Trump calling on him to re- Division; would say to the Senator from Oregon frain from taking this action, which is op- Closing gaps in the FBI gun background that the Department of Justice made posed by Governor Pritzker, Mayor Light- check system and in federal firearm laws an announcement yesterday that they foot, and other local leaders. that enable straw purchasers and gun traf- were, in fact, sending, I assume, a num- ‘‘With the right leadership, federal law en- fickers to flood Chicago’s streets with illicit forcement can serve as valuable partners in guns; ber of Federal agents—150—into Chi- Prioritizing career and youth training pro- cago in pursuit of an operation known supporting local efforts and helping reduce violence in American communities, rather grams to address lack of economic oppor- as Operation Legend. This is an oper- than contravening local efforts and exacer- tunity in neighborhoods hit hard by vio- ation which began July 8, 2020, by the bating tensions. It’s not too late for you to lence; and Redirecting resources that you are devot- Federal Government starting in Kansas demonstrate such leadership,’’ Durbin and ing to construction of your border wall and Duckworth wrote. City because of the death of a 4-year- committing those resources instead to the Yesterday, Durbin and Duckworth joined old young man, Legend Taliferro, shot efforts discussed above. and killed in the early morning hours Senators Jeff Merkley (D–OR), Ron Wyden It has been more than three years since in Kansas City on June 29. (D–OR), and 17 of their Senate colleagues to then, and you have not replied to our letter I received a phone call this morning introduce the Preventing Authoritarian Po- nor followed through with our suggestions. licing Tactics on America’s Streets Act, We reiterate that these steps would be more from John Lausch, the U.S. attorney which was also introduced as an amendment for the Northern District of Illinois, a effective in reducing violence in Chicago to the National Defense Authorization Act. than replicating the destabilizing role that man whom I was instrumental in se- The bill would block the Trump Administra- you have directed federal law enforcement to lecting and supporting and still do sup- tion from deploying federal forces as a shad- play in Portland. port to this day—his professional ac- owy paramilitary against Americans. The With the right leadership, federal law en- tivities—who gave me his personal as- legislation comes after a week in which forcement can serve as valuable partners in surance that what happened in Oregon heavily armed, unmarked federal forces in supporting local efforts and helping reduce was not going to happen in Chicago; unmarked vehicles were filmed grabbing pro- violence in American communities, rather testers off the street in Portland, Oregon. that this Operation Legend, as he de- than contravening local efforts and exacer- In February 2017, Durbin and Duckworth bating tensions. It’s not too late for you to scribed it to me, was in coordination sent a letter to President Trump suggesting demonstrate such leadership. with State and local law enforcement a range of ways in which the federal govern- Sincerely, * * * in the city of Chicago, the State of Illi- ment could work in partnership with local Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, what nois, to make certain that their activi- officials to provide support and resources to assist in public safety, violence prevention, happened in Portland, OR, is unaccept- ties were coordinated and known in ad- able in the United States of America. vance and that they were focusing on and economic development efforts in Chi- cago. We have heard the historical analogies gun violence and drug trafficking in Full text of today’s letter is available here from the senior Senator from Oregon the city of Chicago. and below: where authoritarian central govern- I have also been alerted by Mayor JULY 21, 2020. ments moved into an area and took that she has received DEAR PRESIDENT TRUMP: You have indi- control. We have seen the historic par- cated that you may send additional federal the same assurances and briefing, as allel in the eastern reaches of Ukraine, well as Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illi- agents to the City of Chicago to conduct po- licing activities that traditionally are han- in Crimea. We know what it looks like nois. because history has shown us. We don’t So our circumstances are different dled by local law enforcement We strongly urge you to refrain from taking this action, want this occurring in the United from the ones that Portland faced. I which is opposed by Governor Pritzker, States of America. will tell you that we are going to hold Mayor Lightfoot and other local leaders. I am sorry for those who were injured Mr. Lausch and the Department of Jus- This week, we will introduce legislation with and bear the scars of this Federal in- tice and all others to their word that other Senate Democrats to prevent you from cursion in the city of Portland, OR. I we will not see in Chicago anything overriding local authorities in this manner. stand with the junior Senator from Or- like we witnessed in the streets of Any involvement by federal law enforce- ment in community policing activity must egon. We will call and we will pass, I Portland, OR. hope, on a bipartisan basis the reasser- I just want to say in closing to the be conducted in coordination with, and with the approval of, local officials. In this time tion of the basic principles of this Senator from Oregon: Thank you for of heightened tension, we cannot have fed- country when it comes to the separa- bringing this to our attention because eral law enforcement operating at cross-pur- tion of powers and when it comes to when we were alerted—the Governor, poses with local leaders. the dignity which we ask in the streets the mayor of Chicago—Senator In recent days, your Administration has of America under our Constitution. DUCKWORTH and I both jumped on this deployed federal law enforcement agents in I thank the junior Senator from Or- immediately and contacted the Trump the streets of Portland, Oregon, without any visible identifying information. These fed- egon. administration for clarity about what I yield the floor. was going to happen in Chicago. We eral agents have reportedly used excessive force against peaceful protestors and de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have been given these assurances. tained residents in unmarked vehicles. Such ator from Oregon. I ask unanimous consent that the conduct is unacceptable anywhere in the Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I lengthy press release, which describes United States and must not happen in the thank my colleague so much for com- the activities that are going to take Chicagoland area. ing down to stand up for the people of

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It would moment to allow me to just a say few quell people’s interest in free speech. be the right thing for us to debate my words. I might pose a question to him, The tactics that are being used in Port- simple amendment that says: ID, and if he chooses to answer with the re- land, the tactics that were used just you stay in the near vicinity of a Fed- maining part of his time. down the street, in the Nation’s Cap- eral property, and you don’t engage in I want to make sure that my re- ital, the tactics that are being con- these attacks on peaceful protesters. marks are counted toward my time, templated for other cities throughout We should debate it. If people dis- not Senator MERKLEY’s time. this country are reminiscent of tactics agree with it, they should stand up and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Correct. that have been proven successful in explain why. Maybe we can come to a Mr. MURPHY. Senator MERKLEY and other countries to try to push people common understanding. Do you know I serve on the Foreign Relations Com- back inside their homes and to try to how rare it is for Senators to come mittee together, and what we have disincentivize their interests in speak- down and actually have dialogue and watched together, over the course of ing up against power, because, I am debate? It just doesn’t happen. On our time on that committee, is a rever- going to tell you, as word spreads that something as important as this, sal of what was called by some scholars if you run out to the streets to protest your government, you may be requi- shouldn’t every Member be here weigh- ‘‘the end of history.’’ There was this sitioned and shoved into an unmarked ing in and considering it? idea that democracy was going to be vehicle, if you are a single mom, who How much time do I have left? triumphant in the world; that in the can’t disappear for an hour, never mind The PRESIDING OFFICER. The jun- wake of the fall of the Soviet Union a day, you aren’t going to be that in- ior Senator from Oregon has 18 min- and the , democracy— terested in going out and speaking utes. participatory, open democracies—and freely. All of a sudden, if the govern- Mr. MERKLEY. I am going to read capitalist economies had, effectively, ment is starting to come down like a another story from a woman who was won the fight and that it was just a ton of bricks with Federal troops, with at the protest 2 nights ago. Her name is matter of time before the rest the sweeps of peaceful protesters off the Tiffany. She says: world was living in a system like ours that respects the rule of law and allows streets and into confinement, it does I was there. Let it be known that police start to chill people’s interest in stand- fired on peaceful protesters. The Feds are for those who want to protest their ing up. And that is why governments here. This is really happening in #portland. government to do so under the protec- across the world have tried to pioneer . . . knowing the risks, in the middle of a tion of law. And much of our outreach these practices. pandemic, mothers of our city formed a to the Communist Party in China dur- They say they are still democracies. chain to protect the peaceful protesters. We ing the 1980s and 1990s came under the stood united with flowers, yellow shirts . . . They say they still observe the rule of presumption that even China would and peace signs. law, but, then, when people try to go eventually fall under the crushing I thought I would put up again the out and protest, they throw the mili- weight of an advancing democracy. tary at them. They start to snatch peo- picture of this protester with her flow- We now know that to not be true be- ers. ple off the streets, and, all of a sudden, cause we are at a moment in time in people start to think to themselves She continues: which we hear on the Foreign Rela- Behind the safety of their fence, the police that they are better off just staying in tions Committee uninterrupted testi- their homes. They are better off not fired upon a small number of us with their mony of countries that we would have, ‘‘non-lethal’’ bullets. As a symbol, I used my protesting their government because baby’s blanket to attempt to shield myself. even just a decade ago, accepted and the consequences now feel too signifi- They therefore knew exactly what they were named as a democracy, starting to cant. doing. They heard our peaceful calls and slide away from the rule of law, away I know, Senator MERKLEY, that a lot fired anyway. from the protection of speech into of folks claim that we are engaged in a When the fence fell, and the mothers con- something else. hyperbole when we talk about the risks tinued to protest peacefully from the side, Now, you don’t go from a democracy the police threw tear gas at us. We had to to democracy presented by this admin- into an autocracy overnight. So many istration, but through our collective [scatter] into the streets, stumbling, trying of the countries we are concerned to keep our masks on, trying to avoid more seats on the Senate Foreign Relations gas and cars. about are in that transition. We hope Committee, we see what is happening When we attempted to regroup, the Feds that an active United States, playing a around the world. We see the ways in had arrived. Some of us just trying to make role for democracy promotion in the which, drip by drip, an open our way to our cars, found our way blocked world, can help pull them back. But it participatory democracy can all of a by federal agents in full combat gear. is a reminder—it is a reminder—that sudden start to foreclose the rights of Full combat gear. democracy in many ways is a very un- people to be able to petition their gov- They too fired gas at unarmed protesters, natural mechanism to control or run ernment. including myself. I yelled ‘‘You are in viola- your life or society. We should just remember that over tion of the US Constitution. You are in vio- I always remind my constituents the course of history, it is .001 percent lation of the Bill of Rights. I own my home back home that there aren’t many of citizens who have lived in a democ- in Portland, Oregon. I pay my taxes in Port- other things in life that are really im- racy. This is not actually how the land, Oregon. I have a right to walk on my portant that you run by democratic world has chosen to organize itself. We own street without being assaulted by my vote. You don’t run your business by government. I have a right to be here’’. . . . now have these templates. We now They silenced us with more gas. democratic vote. Your kid’s sports have these models provided to us by See the images for yourself. team doesn’t run by democratic vote. I people like the leader in Turkey or the When the government attempts to take love my 8-year-old and 11-year-old, but new President in the Philippines by your liberty, that is when it is appropriate to they don’t get an equal vote in the de- which we should be cautioned in the risk your life. Nonetheless, you will notice cisions in my household. ways in which we start to constrain we took every precaution to stop the spread. Democracy is fairly unnatural. We speech, the ways in which we start to Every single one of us wore a mask. We had don’t really choose it as a mechanism punish speech, the ways in which we people spraying hand sanitizer from spray to run other institutions in this coun- bottles. But you know, once you got gassed, start to make people believe that there it is very hard not to spread water droplets. try, but we reserve it for government. is so much risk in speaking out against Gas makes your nose and eyes pour water We reserve it for government, but it their government that they are better like a faucet! Not necessarily nonlethal force only remains, it only survives, it only off just accepting whatever comes their when we are in the middle of a Pandemic. perseveres if we tend to it, and we have way.

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I was peacefully protesting police bru- Capital, I knew how dangerous it was. cers were ordered to be in that space. tality and racism tonight alongside other I know enough about the history of our Let’s be honest that the vast majority moms as part of the protests in downtown own country to know that vigilante of these patriotic law enforcement offi- Portland. I had my arms linked with my own justice, masked from identification, is mom and my close friend when Federal cers are trying to do the right thing. agents in camo rushed us with guns pointed. reminiscent of some of the worst mo- But we know, because we have seen the They paused for a split second (as if to con- ments in American history. I know video, that there have been repeated— sider if they were really going to enact vio- that we should be students of our own repeated—abuses on the streets of lence on a group of unarmed moms) then history to understand the danger to de- Portland, on the streets of New York they pushed people down to my left. We were mocracy presented by unidentified, un- City, and on the streets of the Nation’s [chanting] ‘‘don’t hurt our kids.’’ They threw accountable agents of justice, but I Capital. When those occur, frankly, it flash-bangs at our feet. They tear gassed the also know, as a student of the world should be in the interest of law en- crowd. today, that there are plenty of exam- I will not be silent. This is not ok. Don’t forcement leadership themselves to be just consume the line that it is a bunch of ples overseas that should caution us as able to hold those individuals account- anarchists the police and feds are attacking. well. able so that we can make sure that the That is not ok. Black lives matter. Maybe there isn’t a question in there, blame is not ascribed to every single I have many more letters of people Senator MERKLEY, but I am just so ap- individual who is uniformed and on explaining what happened. They all are preciative of your efforts, so appre- these streets, but that we hold the spe- basically the same: There were some ciative that you have allowed me and cific individuals, or the individuals the legislation that I have offered with kids doing some graffiti; there was who ordered them to take those ac- some pounding on the door of the Fed- Senator SCHUMER to require identifica- tions, accountable. eral courthouse, but there was no vio- tion of Federal security forces to be So as a broad question, Americans added to the bill that you are offering. lence. The only violence came from the should want to know what agency Feds attacking the peaceful protesters. I will be with you every step of the these individuals are representing, and way, if we are not successful in getting I am going to reserve the balance of they should at least have a badge num- my time. I see my colleague is here it included in the legislation pending ber attached to them so that we can today, to make sure it finds a way into from the State of Utah. make sure that individual actions have I yield the floor. law. I think your legislation is a cor- a line of accountability. But I would The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nerstone of our strategy to protect de- argue that the agency themselves ator from Oregon. mocracy for the next 240 years. should want that if they are really in Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I Mr. MERKLEY. Would my colleague the business of making sure that any would inquire how much time I have from Connecticut yield for a question? abuses of power by their officers or by Mr. MURPHY. I would. remaining, please. Mr. MERKLEY. For clarification, their soldiers or by their police are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- will my question be credited to my col- held to account as well. ator has 12 minutes postcloture time league’s time, and can I ask unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- remaining. consent that that it be credited to his ator from Oregon. Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I have Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I time? been using this time to share stories The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. thank my colleague from Connecticut from women who have been down at for his intense effort to defend the civil YOUNG). If the Senator for Connecticut the peaceful protests in Portland and yields for a question, it comes off his rights of citizens—not only of his State then as they relay that they are at- time. but all Americans—and for the truth tacked even though there is no vio- Mr. MURPHY. I would yield for a he speaks that, when you have anony- lence in the protest. And they are at- question, then. mous officers in war gear attacking tacked in an incredibly violent way. Mr. MERKLEY. Thank you. peaceful crowds and committing, real- This is not, of course, the story the You made the point about lack of ly, disturbing acts of violence against administration is telling the world, the identification. I have here the picture them, it is an unacceptable thing in President is telling the world. He says: of how these have been deployed. I will our democracy. There is violence, and we stopped it. make sure you can see it as well. He has noted that there was this con- The truth is, it was a peaceful pro- Many are in camouflage—the generic versation about the triumph of democ- test, and Trump’s Federal agents, police, with no sense of what agency racy as a strategy and it was going to dressed in war outfits, assaulted those they are part of, no unique identifier, spread and where we were going to find protesters, as you heard in letter after even as the head of their organiza- ourselves by this time was a world letter after letter. tion—it was later clarified, and we ruled by ‘‘we the people’’ governments It is almost like acts in a play. You found out, that they were CBP, Cus- across the land and how that is not the have women holding flowers, like this toms and Border Protection. case. sunflower, and some had mums. They He said: Of course, they have unique He mentioned several countries that are dancing. They are singing. identifiers and, of course, they are have been backsliding, and I think we Act 2, the camouflaged secret police, marked as Federal law enforcement— could add to that those places like Po- Trump’s secret police, come onto the which they are not. But if one of these land and Hungary. I believe he men- street—no agency identifier, no unique individuals, in the course of attacking tioned Turkey. identifier—and then they start assault- protesters, shoots them with a rubber It is tempting to be a strongman, and ing the women. That is act 3, the as- bullet that fractures their forehead and we have heard the President of the sault. puts them in critical condition in the United States convey his admiration These women are describing that as- hospital, would we have any idea how for these strongmen across the planet. sault in graphic terms. It is tear gas. It to hold that officer accountable if they But then he starts to bring their secret is flashbang grenades. It is pepper have no ID? police, fascist tactics to the streets of spray. It is batons. It is a woman a few Mr. MURPHY. Thank you for the America, and we have an obligation— feet away being hogtied. It is a woman question. under our oaths of office and simply as a few feet away being knocked to the This is what led me to join with citizens of this Nation—to stand up and ground. That is act 3. many of my other colleagues, as I men- say no. And why is this happening? Because tioned, including Senator SCHUMER, to I have been reading letters from the President likes the authoritarian, introduce the legislation in the wake of women who were on the frontline down secret-police tactics of dictators the protests in our Nation’s Capital. in the peaceful protests, clarifying that around the world and wants them to

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Heard several back and forth con- bate—long or short, as my colleagues Let’s understand that the President versations between the officers about ‘‘she would prefer—and vote. It is important of the United States is creating vio- resisted us’’ and ‘‘she tried to help her friend we raise our voice. It is important we lence in the streets so he can run cam- get away.’’ [And then someone else said] ‘‘if vote. It is important we have account- paign ads to say that he will stop the she’s willing to leave, just let her go.’’ I kind ability. It is important that we defend violence. That is this play. of scootched back on my butt into the crowd the Constitution of the United States It feels like a Greek tragedy. It feels and then some kind soul asked if he could and the citizens of the United States. like something that would never hap- help me up and get away from the gas, took The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- my arm and we walked up the block back ator from Oklahoma. pen in America—but it is. into the park. Some other kind soul asked if I have been relaying these letters we needed Maalox for our eyes (that helped a UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—AMENDMENT that describe it in so much better little) and then we were out of the bitter NOS. 2127; 2180; 2305; 2308, AS MODIFIED; 2399; 2431; terms than anyone can. This letter is cloud. 2449; 2459; 2484, REFILE OF 2421; 2486, REFILE OF from Karen—or this Facebook post is I felt sorry for the officers actually, who 2330; 1752; 1876; 2221; 2295; 2407; 2410; 2412; 2432; 2438; from Karen. were only doing what they were told by some 2439; 2436; 2446, AS MODIFIED; 2453; 2430; 2461, AS MODIFIED; 2437; 2471; AND 2429 She says: pretty evil higher-ups (to disperse nonviolent crowds by force), and as far as my experience Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask Mixed feelings this morning, waking up unanimous consent that the following eyes still stinging and a metallic taste in my last night, actually seemed to try to do their mouth after ending the night of nonviolent best not to truly hurt me (possibly because I amendments be called up en bloc and protest with the #WallofMoms being gassed, am white, female, and was wearing yellow to the Senate vote on adoption of the shot at, and manhandled to the ground with- identify as a Mom). amendments en bloc with no inter- out provocation. Here’s what happened. I got away with some scraped knees and a vening action or debate. The majority of the night was a calm gath- sore hip, plus the stinging eyes and metallic Before I read the names, which I will ering spent listening to speakers, chanting, taste which will soon pass. But also—worst— do, I make that request: I ask unani- a heavy heart. It really is senseless out singing, and marching. Toward 11:30ish, folks mous consent for the following amend- gathered on the steps of the Justice Center. there. I don’t have answers and am no longer convinced that showing up is helping any- ments to be called up en bloc and the I intentionally positioned at the front line Senate vote on adoption of the amend- with the Moms to see for myself the truth. thing. However, I am pretty sure if the Feds There were definitely some idiot kids hadn’t been called in this would have contin- ments en bloc with no intervening ac- yelling stupid and unproductive things, but ued to fade as hopefully productive real tion. I am going to list all of the mainly we gathered calmly, sweating in the change and progress were made involving the amendments so there is no misunder- heat, holding signs and chanting in soli- city government and PD about the actual standing. darity with BlackLivesMatter. More experi- issues—concern about police brutality and The reason we are going to do this— enced protesters told the Moms without gas social inequities for POC [people of color]— we talked about this last night. These but now look at us. masks to get a few layers of people back have been hotlined. There are a total of since they knew to expect CS gas again to- We should look at these protesters about 28 amendments. I will be naming night. The only physical actions taken be- who are calling for justice, for policing fore all hell broke loose is that some of the in the RECORD those that I am asking that treats everyone equally, and it the consent for: Sullivan, No. 2127; protesters were banging and kicking loudly doesn’t profile, doesn’t provide public on the thick plywood wall that had been con- Toomey, No. 2180; Rubio, No. 2305; Cruz, structed to block the entrance to the Justice safety protection to some and ignore No. 2308, as modified; Grassley, No. Center. others. It doesn’t view some citizens as 2399; Fischer, No. 2431; Perdue, No. 2449; We waited and then suddenly some kind of the clients and other citizens as the Perdue, No. 2459; Tillis, No. 2484, refile bullets . . . started shooting out of a small threat. It doesn’t change their actions of No. 2421; Portman, No. 2486, which is hole cut in the plywood, I felt a few stings when they see a group with white skin a refile of No. 2330; Peters, No. 1752; like small pebbles or sand, it didn’t really versus black skin or dark skin. hurt but it scared me. Then some kind of Cardin, No. 1876; Heinrich, No. 2221; That conversation is being destroyed Klobuchar, No. 2295; Udall, No. 2407; smoky stuff (tear gas in hindsight) was in by the President of America. He is try- the air. I already couldn’t see very well since Schumer, No. 2410; Booker, No. 2412; my swim goggles had fogged up, but I didn’t ing to replace that argument for a bet- Duckworth, No. 2432; King, No. 2438; feel any burning etc. Those without res- ter America that treats people with re- King, No. 2439; Grassley, No. 2436; pirators started leaving when they couldn’t spect and honors the civil rights of all Moran, No. 2446, as modified; Cassidy, see or breathe. Huge loud noises and explo- with a different America where secret No. 2453; Crapo, No. 2430; Reed, No. 2461, sions (?’’flashbangs’’) were going off in front police are deployed to beat the hell out as modified; Klobuchar, No. 2437; War- and behind us. Some of us linked arms and of peaceful protesters and then put up stood together as there were (?where they ner, No. 2471; and Bennet, No. 2429. campaign ads to say that he will fix it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there came from) all these big officers in black We cannot let this story go unan- riot gear with batons starting to push us off objection? the steps of the Justice Center. We tried to swered. At a minimum, collectively, all The Senator from Oregon. hold our ground but then one Mom a few 100 of us should say: No secret police— UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—AMENDMENT down the row from me was grabbed pulled they wear identifiers for agencies. NO. 2457 back toward the group of officers and they They wear unique identifiers, and they Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, re- started to drag her away. She must have said don’t go marching through the streets serving the right to object, would my something inflammatory, but she was linked of our city. They stay to protect the colleague from Oklahoma modify the arms and could not have hit them, thrown Federal property they are charged to request to include unanimous consent objects, or resisted anything. We tried to protect. They don’t attack peaceful pull her back to us for her safety and then to call up amendment No. 2457, an suddenly I was grabbed by 3–4 officers who protesters with flashbangs and tear gas amendment to limit Federal law en- were shouting to each other to ‘‘pull her and pepper spray and rubber bullets forcement officers from operating in a down, get her on the ground’’ etc. (indeed and batons. We don’t do that here in secret fashion on the streets of Amer- they shoved and pulled me to the ground, America. ica without identification; that there grabbing both arms and my backpack to do I hope all 100 Senators will stand up be 2 hours for debate, equally divided so). Someone from the Moms said, ‘‘let’s go, and say: Yes, let’s have a debate on a between opponents and proponents; they are surrounding us, we can’t do any- very simple amendment that says yes that upon the use or yielding back of thing now.’’ By then the swim goggles had to ID on uniforms—there are no secret leaked and my eyes were burning and tearing time, the Senate vote in relation to the and I . . . couldn’t see, and I just crouched police—and yes to staying on your Fed- amendment with no intervening action on the ground in a ball and put both hands eral property or the near vicinity if or debate? up. Then—I heard the officers asking if I was that is your mission, so we don’t have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the ok. Asking if I could stand (I couldn’t since folks on an unrestricted mission of Senator so modify his request?

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Is there to the NDAA—to protect our veterans, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the original request? to protect the great men and women objection to the original request? The Senator from Montana. who have served in the defense of our Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, I ob- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—AMENDMENT country. ject. NO. 2481 I will stand by the Montana veterans, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, reserv- and I will continue fighting this fight tion is heard. ing the right to object, I am here to until we get this done. Therefore, I ask Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, every speak about a very important issue fac- the Senator to modify his request to year, the Senate considers sweeping ing our veterans in Montana. In Mon- include the Daines amendment, No. legislation to authorize operations of tana, we are home to one of the largest 2481. the Department of Defense and certain veteran per capita population in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the functions of the Department of Energy. Nation. It is an extraordinary privilege Senator from Oklahoma so modify his The fiscal year 2021 National Defense for me to represent our veterans. request? Authorization Act provides a roadmap I am the son of a veteran, a marine. The Senator from Rhode Island. for spending for national defense, In the U.S. Senate, I represent Mon- Mr. REED. Mr. President, this is a spending which reflects over half of the tana’s brave men and women who serve meritorious issue, obviously, involving annual Federal budget. Its importance our country in uniform, and I have had veterans. But at this late juncture, is enormous, and its consideration im- the opportunity to hear concerns from after the weeks we have spent in delib- portant. Regrettably, the Senate in re- our veterans in all corners of our eration both in the committee and cent years has reduced consideration of State. That is why I am here today. then on the floor, it is not yet—this the NDAA to a perfunctory exercise oc- Last spring, the widow of a Montana particular amendment—ready so that cupying a couple of weeks of debate, veteran, Patricia Pardue, who lives in there is no opposition on my side. and little consideration of amend- Northwest Montana, approached me Since there is opposition, I would like ments. While I support much of what is with a heartbreaking story. Patricia to inform the Senate and the chairman included in this authorizing package, I saw nearly all of her pension benefits of that situation. cannot support its passage. that her husband had earned in service Mr. INHOFE. Mr. Chairman, I would I am most concerned that the FY21 to our country stripped away by a scam agree it is hard to find anything with NDAA includes authorization for test- artist. more merit than this. It is something I ing of nuclear devices. Where our This scam artist is also referred to as want to work very hard to accomplish. President fails to lead in global diplo- a pension poacher. This scam artist However, we do have an agreement macy and common decency, he seems was receiving Patricia’s full VA pen- that this would violate. enthralled with an approach favored by sion, charging her for services that For that reason, I object. autocrats and dictators: demonstra- would have been free at the VA. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tions of military might over strategic Sadly, Patricia’s story is not a rare objection to the original request? partnerships and alliances. I am con- occurrence. There are bad actors across The Senator from Utah. cerned that, under this administration, the country taking advantage of inno- Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, reserv- we are inexorably trending toward a cent Montanans like Patricia, and they ing the right to object. new nuclear arms race, where dem- need to be stopped. After hearing her Mr. Chairman, I came to the floor onstrations of power have taken the story, I introduced a bipartisan bill to earlier this week to implore my col- place of treaties that made the use of protect our veterans and their families leagues to debate the administration’s history’s most dangerous weapons less from these pension poachers. proposal to withdraw troops from Ger- likely. My bill has the support of Senators many and to vote on my amendment Coupled with authorization to build a across both sides of the aisle, as well as aimed at evaluating such a move. new nuclear warhead, the Senate’s fis- the support of the Military Order of the As I committed in my remarks at cal year 2021 National Defense Author- Purple Heart of the USA, the National that time, I am objecting to the man- ization Act goes beyond the nuclear Association of County Veterans Serv- agers’ package on the basis that the modernization plan set in action by the ice Officers, the Iraq and Afghanistan Senate has not been afforded the oppor- Obama administration in concert with Veterans Association, and other mili- tunity to have that debate. ratifying New START. Rather, it takes tary and veterans associations. The proposed removal of our troops scientifically dubious and strategically This is a bipartisan bill. It punishes from Germany is a matter of extreme unnecessary steps to support the Presi- those who act illegally by providing ad- significance for our national security dent’s seemingly exclusive interest in vice or representation to veterans and our military readiness. A decision brandishing—literally—our military without proper accreditation from the of this magnitude should not occur might. Congress and Presidents of both VA. It is a shame we are even in this without the input of the U.S. Senate. parties have worked for decades to help position today, that there are people The failure to debate such a consequen- the world avoid repeating the precar- out there looking to take advantage of tial matter is a disservice to this ious situation of the 1960s; I worry we our Nation’s heroes. Chamber, to our Nation, and to our al- are starting a slow march back to that Today, there are no legal con- lies. edge. sequences for these people—these My amendment seeks to evaluate Like many Senators, I am dis- shameful and unpatriotic individuals such a withdrawal and affirm our sup- appointed that a simple amendment I who steal money from our Nation’s port for Germany, our support for our have authored to provide resources veterans. It is shameful. That is why I NATO allies, and our national security through the Department of Defense to am fighting to include this bipartisan interests, and it sends a strong mes- communities who are the home to sig- bill as an amendment to the defense sage to our adversaries like Russia. nificant military missions through our legislation, the NDAA, before us Therefore, I ask the Senator to modify National Guard did not receive consid- today—to protect our servicemembers his request to include the Romney eration. The men and women of our Na- throughout their lives, not just while amendment No. 1885. tional Guard are members of our com- in uniform but always. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the munities. They are our mothers and fa- Right now, we can take an important Senator so modify his amendment? thers, our husbands and wives, our co- step to do everything in our power to Mr. INHOFE. Reserving the right to workers and neighbors. The important ensure veterans and their families keep object. missions they serve help not only our

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This sim- This provision will enable the Depart- that the ranking member, Senator ple, straightforward amendment would ment of Defense to reciprocate by pro- REED, yesterday talked about—were have provided $20 million for the De- viding archival data and other assist- equally divided between Democrats and partment of Defense to support mul- ance to Vietnam. I want to thank Sen- Republicans. I have not seen it this tiple communities where certain mili- ators HIRONO and KAINE for their help way in the past. We will make sure, tary missions that serve the national in sponsoring this amendment in com- once again, that we have the same bi- defense are based. As communities mittee and Chairman INHOFE and partisan effort. across the country support our mili- Ranking Member REED for accepting I have said it many times over the tary’s missions, so, too, should our De- it. past several days and several weeks partment of Defense serve their needs. I hope that an agreed upon fiscal that the NDAA is one of our most im- I am also disappointed that the Sen- year 2021 National Defense Authoriza- portant responsibilities. There is a doc- ate has rejected an amendment to rein tion Act will address these concerns. ument I refer to now and then that no- in the dramatically escalating budget While I cannot vote to pass this bill body reads anymore called the Con- of the Department of Defense. As the today, I hope to be able to support a stitution. In that Constitution, it tells vice chairman of the Senate Appropria- conference agreement that supports us what we are supposed to be doing tions Committee, I have worked with our men and women in uniform and here. What we are supposed to be doing the Republican leadership and with their families, meets the defense needs here is exactly what we are doing Chairman SHELBY in recent years to of our Nation, and reflects the values today. strike budget agreements that have re- that have made American the beacon The National Defense Authorization sulted in parity between defense and of hope for generations. Act is how we fulfill that responsi- nondefense spending. At the same time, Mr. INHOFE. We are at the point now bility, and we have done this every amid a national and international pub- where I would like to make a few com- year for 60 years in a row now. It is a lic health crisis, the time has never ments, and I would like to ask our sacred responsibility we all have to all been more critical to infuse more re- ranking member to make some com- Americans, especially our troops and sources in public health, education, ments. This has been a long time in the their families—those in harm’s way. and business development programs. making. Every day they wake up, lay their lives The Sanders amendment would have I have said several times on the floor on the line to defend our Nation and maintained full support for the per- that this, in my opinion, is the most our values and freedom, democracy, sonnel needs of the Department, as important bill of the year. It is some- and peace. well as the critical medical research thing we have done every year. This Right now, the main challenge to our supported through the Department of will be the 60th consecutive year that security comes from authoritarian re- Defense. It would, however, have also we have actually done this bill. gimes that stand against all of our val- taken some of the Department’s sweep- It is never easy. One reason it is not ues. I am talking about China and Rus- ing budget and reserved it for under- easy is because everybody knows it is sia and others—primarily China and funded domestic needs. This is long going to pass, so people want to be a Russia. overdue. part of it and put their many amend- The way we win against our adver- The Senate will pass this bill today, ments that aren’t even germane on this saries is by making sure our fights and we will need to reconcile dif- bill. We are now to the point where, in never start by sending a strong mes- ferences with the House. While I will just a few minutes, we are going to be sage that ‘‘you can’t win; don’t even not vote for the Senate bill as it cur- voting on the final passage of the Na- try.’’ That is what we are doing with rently stands, there are many provi- tional Defense Authorization Act for this bill. sions that merit support. The bill con- Fiscal Year 2021. The National Defense Strategy Com- tinues a streak in recent years of im- When Senator REED and I introduced mission report is significant because proving support for the health and this bill, we thought we had a good bill. this is the second time now we have safety of military servicemembers and The bill was really led by the Members. done this. This is a book that was put their families and, this year, also au- This never happened before. We started together by six leading Democrats, six thorizes $44 million for vaccine and off with over 700 requests and amend- leading Republicans—all very knowl- biotech research support for COVID–19 ments so that the Members themselves edgeable on this issue. It is called the response that benefits everyone. The have drawn this bill together. It is not ‘‘Common Defense.’’ This is what we bill includes limitations on the use of as if it is put together by a committee; have used as our blueprint. We stayed the military against protestors, fol- it was put together by all of us here in pure with that all the way through. lowing the administration’s actions the Chamber. The committee approved The NDAA makes sure that we have against protestors in the Nation’s Cap- it 25 to 2. That is overwhelming. I the personnel, the equipment, the itol, and the photo-op that followed. It think everyone understands that. training, and the organization needed includes a provision to begin the proc- We filed it with the hopes of adding a to support the strategy that is found in ess for renaming U.S. military facili- few more amendments on the Senate this book. If we get it right, we will be ties named after Confederate generals. floor. We did that. We added more than set on a steady course toward a peace- Our bases today should reflect the 140 amendments altogether. We even ful, free, and prosperous world—not foundational belief that we are all cre- had some debates and rollcall votes on just for us but for our children and our ated equal, not glorify those who amendments, something we haven’t grandchildren as well. Kay and I have sought to perpetuate slavery and de- done probably in the last 5 years or so. been married for 60 years. We have 20 stroy the Union. Now we are voting on a great bill, a kids and grandkids. We know some- I am also very pleased that a project bill that every Senator had the chance thing about this and the significance of I have worked on many years to heal to make his or her remark on. Once the this. the wounds of the Vietnam war has Senate passes this bill, we will still The backbone of all of this is our been advanced. Over the last 2 years, have more work to do. We still have to men and women in uniform, so this bill we have included an authorization and go over to the House and pass their is for them. The bill provides for a 3- the Appropriations Committee has bill. We have to go to conference with percent pay raise, the largest one in funded a project to remediate dioxin the House. We will do that. We have over a decade. It also takes care of the contamination at the Bien Hoa Air- done that every year for many, many families and makes sure their spouses base. This year, we also include an au- years. Our next step would be, of have employment opportunities, chil- thorization for a partnership with the course, to do the conference. dren have access to good schools and Vietnamese Government for recovering Then we will work to make sure, childcare, and they are all living with remains of missing in action in Viet- once again, this is a bipartisan con- a quality roof over their heads.

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Let me assure you, they do in discussion, and debate on both sides of Blunt Heinrich Rubio this case. We have been blessed with a Boozman Hirono Sasse the aisle. It was passed out of com- Burr Hoeven couple of leaders, this great committee mittee with strong bipartisan support. Schatz Cantwell Hyde-Smith Schumer we have that put this together. Those Capito Inhofe Most importantly, I am very pleased Scott (FL) Cardin Johnson leaders include John Bonsell. John that this bill has had such full consid- Scott (SC) Carper Jones Bonsell has been working in this effort Shaheen eration on the Senate floor. For the Casey Kaine Shelby with me for well over 20 years, and he first time in a long time, we were able Cassidy King was a great leader of this group. On the to come to an agreement to debate and Collins Klobuchar Sinema Coons Lankford Smith Democratic side, the minority side, Liz vote on several amendments. In addi- Stabenow King has worked hand in hand with Cornyn Loeffler tion, we were able to adopt over 140 Cortez Masto Manchin Sullivan John Bonsell. The whole team has amendments from Members on both Cotton McConnell Tester worked together. sides of the aisle. Cramer McSally Thune Developing a bill that comes out of Crapo Menendez Tillis I want to, again, thank Senator Toomey committee with only two dissenting Cruz Moran INHOFE for his leadership getting the Daines Murkowski Udall votes is not something that is done Defense authorization bill to this Duckworth Murphy Van Hollen every day. I want to personally thank point, overcoming the many challenges Durbin Murray Warner those individuals on our side, and we Enzi Perdue Whitehouse posed by the pandemic and by other Ernst Peters Wicker will ask Senator REED to do the same factors that made this a very unusual Feinstein Portman Young on the minority side. year. I look forward to working with NAYS—14 We want to thank not just John him as we go into conference. Bonsell but John Wason, Tom Goffus, Finally, I would like to thank the Booker Kennedy Paul Stephanie Barna, Greg Lilly, Marta Braun Leahy Sanders committee staff who have worked so Brown Lee Warren Hernandez, Rick Berger, Jennie hard. I specifically want to recognize, Gillibrand Markey Wyden Wright, Adam Barker, Augusta as the chairman has, the staff director, Harris Merkley BinnsBerkey, Al Edwards, Sean John Bonsell, for the Republicans and The bill (S. 4049), as amended, was passed. O’Keefe, Brad Patout, Jason Potter, the staff director for the Democrats, (The bill, as amended, will be printed in a Katie Sutton, Eric Trager, Dustin Elizabeth King. They worked together. future edition of the RECORD.) Walker, T.C. Williams, Otis Winkler, They are diligent. They are bipartisan. f Gwyneth Woolwine, Katie Magnus, Ar- They are thoughtful. They are the best CLOTURE MOTION thur Tellis, Leah Brewer, Debbie examples of a staff member of the U.S. Chiarello, Gary Howard, Tyler Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Wilkinson, John Bryant, Griffin Can- I would also like to thank my staff to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the non, Keri-Lyn Michalke, Soleil Sykes, on the Democratic side: Jody Bennett, Senate the pending cloture motion, Brittany Amador, Jillian Schofield. Carolyn Chuhta, Jon Clark, Jonathan which the clerk will state. We will cover those from the minor- Epstein, Jorie Feldman, Creighton The senior assistant legislative clerk ity side in just a moment. Greene, Ozge Guzelsu, Gary Leeling, read as follows: From my personal office: Luke Hol- Kirk McConnell, Maggie McNamara CLOTURE MOTION land, Andrew Forbes, Leacy Burke, Cooper, Bill Monahan, Mike Noblet, Don Archer, Travis Tarbox—who just We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- John Quirk, Arun Seraphin, Fiona ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the got his promotion to major yesterday— Tomlin, and, once again, staff director Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Brian Brody, Dan Hillenbrand, Jake Elizabeth King. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Hinch, Devin Barrett, Laurie Fitch, Also, let me thank the floor staff and nation of William Scott Hardy, of Pennsyl- and Whitney Fulluo. the leadership staff. You have been vania, to be United States District Judge for Lastly, from the floor staff: Robert part of this process for the last several the Western District of Pennsylvania. Duncan, Chris Tuck, Megan Mercer, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Cindy weeks, and you have done a remarkable Tony Hanagan, Katherine Foster, Hyde-Smith, Michael B. Enzi, Tim job. We thank you for that very, very Brian Canfield, Abigail Baker, Anna Scott, Marco Rubio, Lamar Alexander, much. You facilitated our efforts. James E. Risch, David Perdue, Bill Carmack, and Maddie Sanborn. Finally, I would urge all of my col- It is because of the tireless work of Cassidy, Pat Roberts, John Cornyn, leagues to vote for this very excellent Lindsey Graham, Thom Tillis, Deb all these fine people—we are talking bill. Fischer, Mike Crapo, Kevin Cramer. about the members of the committee, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- the personal staff, and we are talking Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I know imous consent the mandatory quorum about the staff in the cloakrooms—I of no further debate. call has been waived. want to thank them all. This is our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The question is, Is it the sense of the only opportunity to do that. clerk will read the title of the bill for Senate that debate on the nomination We are going to hear now from the the third time. ranking member, Senator REED, and of William Scott Hardy, of Pennsyl- The bill was ordered to be engrossed vania, to be United States District then, after that, we will vote and look for a third reading and was read the forward to this year’s NDAA passing Judge for the Western District of Penn- third time. sylvania, shall be brought to a close? with a strong bipartisan majority. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill The yeas are nays are mandatory Senator REED. having been read the third time, the under the rule. Mr. REED. Thank you very much, question is, Shall the bill pass? Mr. Chairman. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask for The clerk will call the roll. Mr. President, I rise, once again, to the yeas and nays. The senior assistant legislative clerk express my support for the National The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a called the roll. Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal sufficient second? Mr. THUNE. The following Senators Year 2021. I want to commend the There appears to be a sufficient sec- are necessarily absent: the Senator chairman for his leadership and his ond. from North Carolina (Mr. BURR), the thoughtfulness throughout this whole The clerk will call the roll. Senator from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY), process. The bill clerk called the roll. the Senator from Arizona (Ms. I am pleased, as we all are, that we The result was announced—yeas 86, MCSALLY), and the Senator from Utah will be voting soon on passage. I be- nays 14, as follows: (Mr. ROMNEY).

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Are there any other ‘‘(3) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESPONSE.— Tomorrow, millions of families face a Senators in the Chamber desiring to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Council submits massive cliff, and they face another vote? to the Secretary of Energy a written descrip- one in a week. Right now, millions of tion under paragraph (2)(B)(i) with respect to Americans are in danger of losing their The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 60, the budget request of the Administration for nays 32, as follows: homes. In the CARES Act, we put a a fiscal year, the Secretary shall include as temporary moratorium on evictions [Rollcall Vote No. 141 Ex.] an appendix to the budget request submitted and foreclosures for renters and home- YEAS—60 to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget— owners and properties with federally Alexander Fischer Murphy ‘‘(i) the funding levels and initiatives iden- backed loans, as well as for renters re- Baldwin Gardner Perdue Barrasso Graham Portman tified in the description under paragraph ceiving Federal assistance. It is a good Blackburn Grassley Risch (2)(B)(i); and thing entirely, just not enough. This Blunt Hassan Roberts ‘‘(ii) any additional comments the Sec- rental eviction moratorium expires to- Boozman Hawley Rounds retary considers appropriate. morrow. Braun Hoeven Rubio ‘‘(B) TRANSMISSION TO CONGRESS.—The Sec- Capito Hyde-Smith Sasse retary of Energy shall transmit to Congress, The last thing we need—imagine this: Carper Inhofe Scott (FL) with the budget justification materials sub- In the middle of a public health crisis, Casey Johnson Scott (SC) people who get evicted roam the Collins Jones Shaheen mitted in support of the Department of En- Cornyn Kennedy Shelby ergy budget for a fiscal year (as submitted streets, or they go to an overcrowded Cotton King Sullivan with the budget of the President under sec- shelter, or they go live in their cousin’s Cramer Lankford Tester tion 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code), a basement—all potentially spreading Crapo Lee Thune copy of the appendix described in subpara- the virus. Cruz Loeffler Tillis graph (A).’’. Daines Manchin Toomey We know the moratorium didn’t go Enzi McConnell Warner Strike Sections 3112, 3113, 3114, 3115, far enough. It only covered 28 percent Ernst Moran Wicker 3116. Feinstein Murkowski Young of renters. We should be extending and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- expanding the moratorium. We should NAYS—32 ator from Ohio. be passing my emergency rental assist- Bennet Harris Rosen UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS—S. 3685 AND S. ance bill to get people through this Blumenthal Heinrich Schatz 4097 pandemic, not kicking them out on the Booker Hirono Schumer Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, as if in Brown Klobuchar streets. Smith legislative session, I ask unanimous Cantwell Markey Stabenow We already had a housing crisis in Cardin Menendez consent that the Committee on Bank- Udall this country before the coronavirus Coons Merkley Van Hollen ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs be dis- Cortez Masto Murray Warren hit. Many of the professions we are now Duckworth Paul charged and the Senate proceed to the Whitehouse recognizing as essential—one essential Durbin Peters immediate en bloc consideration of the Wyden worker, a grocery store worker, said: Gillibrand Reed following bills: S. 3685, the Emergency I don’t feel essential. They call me essen- NOT VOTING—8 Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act, which I am a prime tial. I feel expendable because I don’t make Burr Leahy Sanders sponsor of, and S. 4097, Senator WAR- much money, and they don’t protect you at Cassidy McSally Sinema work. Kaine Romney REN’s bill, the Protecting Renters from Evictions and Fees Act. I further ask Many of those people recognized as The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this that the bills be considered read a third essential aren’t paid enough to afford vote, the yeas are 60, and the nays are time and passed en bloc and the mo- housing. 32. tions to reconsider be considered made Think about this: One-quarter of all The motion is agreed to. and laid upon the table. renters—one out of four renters—before The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the pandemic were paying half or more f objection? of their income in rent. One thing hap- Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President. pens in their lives, and they are on the EXECUTIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- streets. Now we are seeing millions of ator from Idaho. people all at once have those same Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, reserving emergencies. They are facing impos- the right to object, we have discussed sible choices between rent and grocery EXECUTIVE CALENDAR this before on the floor, and I will not or prescriptions or draining their sav- go through that entirely in my part of ings or going to a payday lender. More The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the discussion here. than 40 percent—40 percent—of Black clerk will report the nomination. Four months ago with the CARES and Latinx renters report they are un- The senior assistant legislative clerk Act, we came together and unani- likely to be able to make their next read nomination of William Scott mously passed a package that provided payment—40 percent. Hardy, of Pennsylvania, to be United historic support, significant support, in Some people don’t have any choice at States District Judge for the Western the rental markets, as this request fo- all. Their only option is eviction. District of Pennsylvania. cuses on. I believe that in the coming days, we can come to that same kind of Those evictions are already happening The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in Columbus, the capital city in Ohio, ator from Massachusetts. consensus and deal with this important issue. Because of that, I object. the largest city in Ohio. In Columbus, MODIFICATION TO AMENDMENT—S. 4049 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- they have turned the convention center Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, as if in jection is heard. into an eviction court—an eviction legislative session, I ask unanimous Mr. BROWN. Mr. President. court at the convention center. More consent that notwithstanding the pas- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- eviction filings will be coming if we do sage of S. 4049, the clerk be authorized ator from Ohio. nothing. to correct the instruction line on Mr. BROWN. I am disappointed. I For all those renters who have been amendment No. 2417. knew it was coming from Senator protected from eviction by the CARES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CRAPO. He is my friend, and I appre- Act, back rent will suddenly be due. objection, it is so ordered. ciate the cooperation, but this is so They will owe for March and April and The amendment (S. 2417), as modi- much more serious than what we did a May and June. The same goes for the fied, is as follows: few months ago. millions who aren’t protected under

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:59 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD20\JULY\S23JY0.REC S23JY0 abonner on DSK9F5VC42PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 the CARES Act but got relief from a We are supposed to be the greatest This is really a commonsense solu- temporary State or local moratorium country on Earth. The American peo- tion. My bill, the Protecting Renters or court closure. ple should not have to fend for them- from Evictions and Fees Act, would ex- On top of that, at the end of next selves in the middle of a once-in-a-gen- tend the Federal eviction moratorium week, the additional $600 a week in UI eration crisis. It is time to lead where through March of 2021, and it would ex- benefits expires. Senator WYDEN has the President has failed. It is time for pand the moratorium to protect every done yeoman’s work. It is incredible Leader MCCONNELL to let us do our job. single renter. what he was able to do for this unem- It is time to keep families from losing Congress should pass this bill imme- ployment that kept millions and mil- their homes. That is really clear. diately, and we should pair it with Sen- lions and millions—tens of thousands I yield the floor to the sponsor of this ator BROWN’s bill to create a $100 bil- of Oregonians and hundreds of thou- other bill that is so very important, lion emergency rental assistance fund sands of Ohioans were kept in their Senator WARREN. to help struggling renters make their homes because of this $600 unemploy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- payments. Families would get the help ment check that they got weekly. Now, ator from Massachusetts. they need to stay in their homes and because Senator MCCONNELL doesn’t Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I thank stay current on their rent, and land- care, President Trump doesn’t care, Senator BROWN for the leadership on lords would get their payments. This those people are going to lose that $600. this. would help families. It would cover What do they do then? We know that I am very sorry that the Republicans landlords, and it would help protect UI didn’t cover everyone, but for many will not agree to moving forward on renters and communities from the people, that $600 was the difference be- this bill today. The urgency of the mo- spread of coronavirus. tween being able to pay their bills and ment cannot be overstated. So the answer is really simple. The skipping meals or draining their sav- President Trump’s utterly failed re- Senate can—and must—pass these two ings or having to turn to a payday sponse to the coronavirus pandemic bills today because the consequences of lender. has allowed a dangerous virus to inaction would be devastating. We need to extend the assistance to spread, uncontrolled, throughout our More than one out of every three help families afford their food and pre- Nation. More than 4 million Americans renters have already missed a housing scriptions. We need to provide emer- have contracted coronavirus, and more payment. More than one-third of rent- ers have little or no confidence that gency rental assistance to keep a roof than 140,000 people are dead. they can make the next payment. over their heads. While the death toll mounts, the And let’s be clear about who is most This problem isn’t some distant cliff. President’s failure to control the at risk. Closer to half of Black and We are all about to go home for the spread of COVID–19 has caused a second Latinx renters aren’t sure they will be week. This doesn’t happen a month crisis, following closely on the heels of able to make the next housing pay- from now or 3 months from now; this the virus. Our economy is in shambles, and now we are forced to fight on two ment. Black Americans are already happens starting this week. It happens more likely to be renters because of when unemployment expires. It hap- fronts: to keep families safe from the coronavirus and safe from the eco- decades of racist Federal policies that pens when these moratoria around the denied Black families Federally in- country expire. nomic fallout. So I am here on the Senate floor sured mortgages, and our government What is President Trump doing? failed to protect Black homeowners What is Majority Leader MCCONNELL today to talk about one piece of the economic emergency unfolding in our from predatory mortgages leading up doing? Nothing. Maybe going to Mar-a- to the great recession. So when the Lago, maybe going back to Kentucky. I country. Right now, we are just days away from a completely preventable economy crashed, millions of Black don’t know. What are they doing about Americans lost their homes, wiping out this impending cliff? Nothing. housing crisis. The CARES Act evic- tion moratorium is currently pro- nearly all of the gains in Black home- We asked them in March. We asked ownership since the 1968 Fair Housing tecting more than 12 million renters them in April, in May, and in June. Act. from losing their homes while the virus Two-thirds of the way into July, they Failing to institute an eviction mor- still refuse to help. rages across our country. On Friday at atorium would further deepen existing Because of this President’s failures, midnight, those protections will dis- racial injustices. Letting eviction pro- this crisis isn’t getting any better, the appear, allowing a tsunami of evictions tections evaporate at midnight on Fri- virus continues to spread, people con- that will hit communities of color and day will also result in widespread hous- tinue to die, small businesses continue low-income families the hardest unless ing disruption and needlessly cause to suffer. we act now. long-term harm to millions of families’ Why would we let up on the relief Let us be clear. Eviction is not a new future housing, financial stability, and people need now? The work we do in problem in this country. Too many their health. It will put more families this body to get help to people simply families were already on the financial at risk of homelessness at a time when can’t make up for the lack of leader- brink before the virus crashed our providers are already stretching every ship from the White House, but it can economy. Close to 40 percent of adults dollar to connect unhoused Americans mitigate some of the damages. don’t have enough cash to cover an un- with sheltering resources, and it will The House passed the Heroes Act expected $400 expense. More than half take away one of the most critical pro- nearly 2 months ago. That would have of households didn’t have enough sav- tections from furthering the spread of eliminated these cliffs. It would have ings to cover 3 months without income. coronavirus: safe, stable housing. provided $100 billion in emergency re- More than one in four renters were President Trump’s shameful inaction lief. But do you know what? That bill paying more than half of their income has allowed this virus to spread has been on the majority leader’s desk to housing. throughout every community in our collecting dust since May. Now families are facing the worst country. He has denied the scope and For millions of families about to lose economic crisis of their lifetime. About seriousness of this pandemic. He has their unemployment, about to lose 30 million Americans are officially un- dismissed calls to take lifesaving ac- their homes, and not able to feed their employed or out of work. One-half of tion, and he has refused to use the pow- kids, the bills keep coming, the clock all Americans have lost employment ers of the Federal Government to im- keeps ticking, the stress keeps mount- income since the start of this pan- plement even the most basic mitiga- ing. People are tired of this lack of ac- demic, and communities of color have tion measures. tion and lack of accountability. been hit the hardest. It is not possible But crisis does not stop growing just They are tired of being betrayed— to fix this economy without containing because those in power refuse to ac- ‘‘betrayed’’ is the right word—betrayed the virus, but we can make sure that knowledge it. That is true for the by this President, who is supposed to millions of Americans don’t lose their spread of the coronavirus, and it is also look out for them. They are tired of homes because President Trump closed true for the looming eviction crisis. feeling like no one is on their side. his eyes and hoped that the pandemic This is about our values. The Senate That is why we need to do this. would just go away. has the opportunity—right now—to

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I urge them to searchers and economists have looked who this weekend are going to be say- join me now in continuing this life- at this and said this would be a heavy ing: We are not going to be able to saving protection while providing wet blanket on the economy. It would make rent in a few days. We are not emergency rental assistance to keep prevent 10 million people from going going to be able to feed our families, renters housed, landlords paid, and back to work—going all the way until not going to be able to pay for the car most of all, to keep families safe. the end of January. insurance. People aren’t spending this I yield the floor. It is likely that such a proposal money on luxuries. They are spending The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would cost $1 trillion—$1 trillion—and it on essentials. To a great extent, they ator from Oregon. much of that is we are talking about kept the economy afloat for the last UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 4143 paying people to not work instead of few months. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, as if in helping people work. The other point I want to make is legislative session, I ask unanimous So I hope my colleagues will join me that this did not have to happen. Not consent that the Committee on Fi- in better targeting help to the unem- only do we have legislation ready to nance be discharged from further con- ployed in a way that doesn’t pay people discuss with our colleagues that incor- sideration of S. 4143; that the bill be more when they are sitting at home porates some of their ideas, we have considered read a third time and not working than they would make at been reaching out again and again. Yet passed; and that the motion to recon- work. MITCH MCCONNELL, who took all of sider be considered made and laid upon We are working on a plan now to pro- July off when he could have been get- the table with no intervening action or vide additional help for the unem- ting this piece of legislation together— debate. ployed if they can’t go back to work those big 2 weeks, and he could have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there because their job isn’t there, isn’t been getting the legislation together— objection? available; if, for health purposes, they basically, actively—didn’t happen by The Senator from Wyoming. can’t go back to work; but do it in a osmosis—actively gave short shrift to Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, re- way that the Democrats have claimed serving the right to object, the CARES the needs of the unemployed and made that they want to do but haven’t even Act provides an additional $600 per no effort, none whatever, even though proposed. We need to make it much week to those who are receiving, we reached out continually to Repub- more closely aligned with lost wages. through their States, unemployment licans, saying that this weekend—and So we are going to be introducing insurance. In Wyoming we have a gen- the pain that working families have this plan shortly, and I hope my col- erous unemployment insurance pro- this weekend didn’t have to happen. We leagues on the other side of the aisle gram to help people who are out of wanted to do everything we can, work- will engage with us in that effort. work, and the CARES Act adds to that, ing with our colleagues, to prevent it. For these reasons, I object. essentially, a bonus payment of $600 Now, for purposes of this discussion, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- additional per week. For a 40-hour want to make sure people understand tion is heard. workweek, that comes down to an av- what this discussion really means to The Senator from Oregon. erage of about a $15-an-hour bonus for working families in this country. I was Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am at home, at food banks and the like— not being able to go back to work, and going to get into the substance of my that is on top of their regular unem- lines for blocks—people who had never colleague’s arguments in a moment, ployment benefits. needed to go to a pantry or a food pro- but I just want to be clear to all the Well, since the CARES Act has gram were waiting in line because they passed, what we have seen is that this people in America, the 30-plus million had been hit by this economic wreck- additional $600 per week means that who are having problems making rent, ing ball. most recipients are paid more for not having problems buying groceries, who There are people who are worried working than they would make if they in just 2 days—2 days—come Saturday, about losing their homes and losing actually were on the job working. This are going to be in a position where, their cars, being unable to fill their fact has been confirmed by news re- based on what they tell me, they are prescriptions. As I mentioned, think ports, by academic researchers, and by telling their kids: Hey, you probably about what it means when you have to the Congressional Budget Office. have to eat a little bit less because the tell your kid you ought to eat less be- Even former Obama administration unemployment is ending. cause they don’t know whether they Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, The fact is, the other body passed a will have enough cash to stock the pan- along with President Obama’s Chair of bill so that folks would be able to make try next month. the Council of Economic Advisers, rent and buy groceries. On this side of As I said, Republicans’ response to agrees that $600 per week on top of un- the aisle, the Democratic leader and I this over the last few days—last few employment insurance through the introduced legislation to tie the bene- weeks—I went to school on a basket- States is too much. fits to economic conditions on the ball scholarship, and I remember when We have ‘‘help wanted’’ signs all ground. One of the reasons we did is my you could basically play stall ball, go around my State. I talked to the people colleagues on the other side said that into four corners offense, basically run at unemployment insurance, who run benefits ought to taper off if unemploy- down the clock. And then at the end, as the program. They tell me that they ment goes down. That is what our bill my distinguished colleague from Wyo- are having many people who are get- does. ming tried to do, say: Well, it is the ting paid much more than if they But here is the message that I think fault of the poor people. It is the fault would work, if they would take the folks who are walking on an economic of those poor people. I am going to jobs where you have employers out tightrope this weekend need to hear. touch on what this really is all about. there hoping, looking for employees to On this side of the aisle, we have been When we began the negotiations—and come and work. ready to go for weeks—essentially, I was the point person for the Demo- You can’t continue to pay people months—to have bipartisan negotia- crats—in the Finance room—I offered more to not work than to work. Yet in- tions to work this issue out. As of this basic wage replacement as our position stead of trying to address this identifi- afternoon, with benefits expiring in 2 for dealing with this issue. Secretary of able and correctible problem, today my days, the other side of the aisle has no Labor Scalia said: It can’t be done. The colleagues are asking that we vote to piece of legislation on offer. Let me re- States can’t administer it. Western civ- extend the $600-per-week bonus pay- peat that: no piece of legislation on ilization is pretty much going to end if ments and continue these untargeted offer. we try to do this. And then he folded payments for many months into the fu- Let me repeat that—no piece of legis- his arms, and, for days, basically re- ture. lation on offer. On this side of the fused to negotiate about alternatives.

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I said: We are the people who aren’t going to have ported the Republicans could attempt not going to tell those workers, Mr. enough money to make rent and buy to cut the benefit by well over 50 per- Scalia, to pound sand. groceries next week. Tell that to their cent. I basically said we are going to aver- face rather than just leave town and I just ask, how can anybody look at age the benefit—$600. Some people will say: We will talk about it another the State of the country and how pow- get a bit more than they would; some time, and we will see about 2, 3, 4 erful people and special interests can people are going to get a bit less, but weeks and what people are going to be doing so well and then decide to cut families are going to have a chance, have to do without this lifeline, which the economic lifeline for working fami- based on what the State employment I believe is going to be a disaster. lies by well over 50 percent when the offices told us, to actually get benefits. The lapse that is being forced on this country is in the middle of a pandemic, I know that it hasn’t worked out too country right now is because Senate when there are 60- or 70,000 new COVID well in the State of Florida—the Presi- Republicans would not step up. They cases every day and climbing, when dent of the Senate, and I am sure he would not step up along the way—after there are 800, 900, 1,000 COVID cases will want to talk about this in the de- the hearing, during the July break. every day and climbing, when the num- bate—but at least millions of people in They did not step up. The lapse is ber of new unemployment claims, this country got a chance to make going to lead to eviction; it is going to which before this year had never rent, buy groceries, pay medicine be- lead to hunger; it is going to lead to crossed 700,000, has been 1.3 million or cause we said we are going to take a desperation for millions of Americans. higher for 18 straight weeks, and, in sum of money that the States told us And the only way to avoid it is by act- fact, the number of new claims went up they can actually, for the most part, ing now, by passing the American this week for the first time since administer. Workforce Rescue Act that Senator April—a sign that the recovery is going The Finance Committee held a hear- SCHUMER and I introduced. We just in reverse. ing on unemployment insurance this tried to pass it. As I mentioned, what I am hearing summer. I particularly wanted to know If our bill had passed, the people who about at home are businesses that re- how we might look at administering are going to be hurting this weekend, opened in May and June and are laying these benefits in the future because I who aren’t going to be able to make off their workers for a second time. knew that we would all want to hear if rent, who aren’t going to be able to buy One-third of Americans couldn’t there had been reforms and what the groceries—would have some sense of se- make their last rent payment. Parents case might be for changes. During that curity. They would be able to go to bed who lost their jobs are wondering how hearing just a few weeks ago, the Na- at night this weekend, had our bill they are going to feed their children. I tional Association of State Workforce passed, knowing that there would be an just say to my colleagues who may be opportunity to work with the other Agencies—the experts on this issue on who may be following this, this is an body and get this resolved and get it how the benefits are to be adminis- unthinkable level of pain and suffering tered—said that—their words—any re- resolved quickly. Now those people know one thing, and uncertainty to needlessly inflict on duction or change in benefits will abso- and that is that they better plan for 30 million Americans. lutely lead to a lapse in benefits. It is not just about those who have yet more uncertainty and more pain. You would think colleagues on the already lost work. It is about the mil- As my colleagues say, maybe it will get other side would say: My goodness. We lions of others who are worried that worked out in a few weeks—even don’t want that to happen. These State though what they are talking about their pink slip might come in August workforce agencies said there would be working out—and remember, there is or September or October. They need a lapse in benefits no matter what you no bill. We have never seen a piece of support too. In fact, the papers are full cut, $100, whatever the amount was, paper, but they are talking about cut- of stories of small businesses closing there would be a lapse in benefits. The ting the lifeline over 50 percent. That and closing permanently. I expect that gap in benefits could last a week or is their proposal—cutting it more than all those people are worried that they two, potentially, up to a month. I have 50 percent. haven’t been laid off yet, but a pink been pointing out to Senators you At a minimum—at a minimum, I be- slip may be coming their way in Au- can’t eat retroactivity. And yet, every- lieve, that what the Republicans are gust or September or October. They thing I have heard that colleagues now looking at is some kind of ap- may have a word or two for their Sen- want to do now—remember, they don’t proach that after Secretary Scalia has ators who are able to find plenty of have a bill. They do not have a bill. told the Senate that the States can’t time to write bills to help multi- They are taking the weekend off. We do full wage replacement for individual national corporations but can’t find have a bill on this side. The Demo- workers; that they are not capable of the time to stand up for unemployed cratic leader, myself—supported by our doing it; the technology is too old; it folks who are hurting. caucus—we have a bill. We are ready to can’t get the math; it can’t get individ- Before I wrap up this afternoon, I talk. They don’t have a bill to do any- ually tailored benefits out in a timely want to touch on this argument that thing for those people who are going to way—apparently, my colleagues are Republicans have been flogging away be hurting this weekend. using that model for their so-called on for months now that these unem- After that hearing, you would have idea that they want to talk about. ployment benefits are way too gen- thought people—Republican Senators I have already mentioned the fact erous, and, somehow, they are con- on the other side—would say, you that they believe the argument for this vinced that it makes sense to insult know, we have to figure out what to do. is that it could be done in a few weeks. the American worker and say that all We have to make sure that people People are going to be hurting for these workers are sitting around lazily aren’t going to fall between the cracks, those few weeks. Nobody has an answer at home instead of going back to work. through no fault of their own. Remem- to that. Everybody ought to under- That argument does not pass the smell ber, so many of them are at home be- stand that I was the first one to offer test. cause of government policies, the quar- full wage replacement—I would say to I am going to be very specific about antine, and the—of course, the pattern the President of the Senate—and it was why that argument trotted out again is particularly ominous now because Secretary Scalia who said it couldn’t by my friend from Wyoming is way off folks who were furloughed at the begin- be administered and has never changed base. ning, then got brought back, and now his mind on that point. First of all, the same Republicans with the spike, they are getting laid off My view is, the proposal that adds a who celebrated the May and June job again. There you have it—National As- whole lot of complexity to the unem- reports are now talking about how lazy

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These were negotiated with Sec- the following day. the country are turning down work. retary Mnuchin, who actually endorsed ‘‘I just didn’t want to be number 803,’’ These anecdotes just don’t hold water. it at a press conference. These super- Jolley said. According to one recent analysis, more charged unemployment benefits have In the four months since the pandemic than two-thirds of workers who were been the one thing that has kept mil- began, nearly 50 million workers have filed hired in June went back to jobs that lions of families—millions of families— unemployment claims nationwide, a flood paid less than supercharged unemploy- that’s overwhelmed some states, freezing an- from being in a position where they tiquated computer systems and jamming ment benefits. couldn’t feed their families, couldn’t websites and phone lines for days. State ben- Third, it is an insult to American make rent, and, literally, facing the efit agencies in some parts of the country workers to say that they would rather kind of despair, the kind of fear that have evoked memories of Great Depression sit at home than to earn their pay at has made the number of requests for bread lines. work. mental health services go through the Many have been struggling to get their If any one of my Republican col- stratosphere because people are so wor- regular unemployment benefits as well as leagues were to go out and meet the ried. And this question of their eco- the $600–a-week federal pandemic unemploy- ment assistance passed in March that begins Oregonians I have spoken to and who nomic future is just one reason. have been furloughed or laid off during running out for millions of Americans later Supercharged unemployment bene- this week. Congress returned Monday to the pandemic, they will hear from peo- fits have helped keep the economy begin hammering out the details of another ple who desperately want to go back to afloat and have helped prevent true massive coronavirus bill, with Republicans their jobs when it is safe. These are economic meltdowns. And even with assembling a $1 trillion package that prob- people who believe in the dignity of the lifeline, so many are barely hang- ably will extend but reduce the size of that work and people who want to provide ing on. They fall behind on their bills. benefit. Democrats are backing a more wide- for their families. It is an insult to call I mentioned the threat of hunger. Sen- ranging $3 trillion relief bill passed by the House in May. them lazy. ator BROWN just talked about how im- I want to inject a note of reality into In Oklahoma, one of the poorest states, un- portant it is to act on housing assist- employment—which reached a record 14.7 this because my Republican colleagues ance. percent in April—has pushed many to the have been so fixated on this argument. It would be a historic failure, mor- point of desperation, with savings depleted, I have talked to a lot of unemployed ally and economically, to slash this cars repossessed and homes sold for cash. workers. I said: Back east, the Senate lifeline that is so important to getting Even though the unemployment rate Republicans say all unemployed folks workers through a pandemic. The dropped to 6.6 percent in June, the backlog are lazy, and they don’t want to work Democratic leader, Senator SCHUMER, has created unprecedented delays. Oklahoma and all the rest. and I listened carefully to all sides. We had approved 235,000 of about 590,000 filed So many of the unemployed look at claims by June 21—a total $2–4 billion pay- thought about the need, given the fact out, far more than in previous years. About me incredulous, and they say: Ron, ask that there are predictions of high un- 6,000 state claims are pending. them how in the world have they came employment for some time to come. The Oklahoma Employment Security Com- up with that completely wrong idea. We said: Let’s come up with a depend- mission staff has tried to combat the delays They usually say: If I am given a able safety net that provides some by holding mega-processing events at large choice between unemployment or the measure of predictability with respect arenas in Oklahoma City and Tulsa this chance to have a job in the private to how the government is going to ap- month, with masks and social distancing re- economy, where I have a future and proach these issues in the future. quired. So far, they’ve managed to help 6,200 where I can build upward economic mo- people. Jolley’s unemployment claim was ap- My colleagues have said that they proved in March but had been stalled, a prob- bility—they usually say: Ron, tell want a system that has the benefits lem that hadn’t been fixed after nine phone those Republicans in Washington, DC, taper off as unemployment goes down. calls and hours on hold with the OESC. it is a no-brainer; of course, I am going Well, what the Democratic leader and I The 58-year-old single father arrived in the to take the job that gives me an oppor- have proposed does exactly that. parking lot of the River Spirit Expo center tunity for a future, the chance to work I believe that yesterday there was a in Tulsa around 9 p.m. on a sultry night with in the private sector and climb the lad- story in the Washington Post where, I a heat index approaching 100 degrees. The der of economic mobility. I am going think, they were talking about unem- landmark 75-foot statue of the Golden to take that every time, rather than ployment at 15 percent. When unem- Driller—a nod to Tulsa’s oil and gas hub— towered over one side of the dark parking unemployment, which has been uncer- ployment reaches those kinds of lev- lot, his face painted over with a surgical tain. els—and we saw that story of people mask. That is my response to the off-base waiting and waiting for hours. In fact, Dozens more sat in the parking lot over- kind of argument presented by Senator I don’t have the exact percentage. night with Jolley, unable to get their ques- BARRASSO. If Republicans want to go Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tions answered through the unemployment home this weekend and insult the work sent that the story about the unem- agency’s overloaded phone system. Some ethic of millions of Americans who be- ployment calamity in Oklahoma be said they had been notified that their claim was denied as fraudulent. Jolley quickly lieve in the dignity of work, that is printed in the RECORD at this point. There being no objection, the mate- bonded with the woman in the next car over, their constitutional right. a manicurist named Cindy La, 60, the two The country, obviously, is nowhere rial was ordered to be printed in the swapping tips on how they thought the event near the end of this pandemic. Busi- RECORD, as follows: would unfold. nesses are going to keep closing—some [July 20, 2020] That afternoon, as Jolley gathered up the temporarily, others permanently. We ‘A VERY DARK FEELING’: HUNDREDS CAMP paperwork he’d need for his claim, he felt a are looking at the worst unemploy- OUT IN OKLAHOMA UNEMPLOYMENT LINES sense of sadness as profound as anything he’d ment crisis since the Great Depression. (By Annie Gowen) felt since the pandemic began. ‘‘It’s a very dark feeling,’’ he said. ‘‘You The benefits we put together ini- TULSA.—John Jolley never thought he’d be just kind of feel like you’re in a boat without tially, the supercharged unemployment sleeping in his car awaiting unemployment a rudder and you’re riding the waves. After benefits. But there he was, the owner of a benefits—and I am especially proud all these years you worked hard at your once-successful advertising agency, taking a that we said that as for the law, which company, tried to be a good guy and be fair sweaty nap in a Subaru wagon in a conven- really hadn’t been updated since the to your clients, you just feel like you’re los- tion center parking lot at 1:45 a.m. on a 1930s, that we would modernize the law ing control of your future.’’ Wednesday. and allow gig workers and the self-em- The pandemic sent his business into a free OLD COMPUTERS, NEW CAREERS ployed and independent contractors fall, and now Jolley wanted to be first in line At 4:30 a.m., several OESC staffers emerged and part-timers to be brought into the for an unemployment claims event beginning from the convention center to hand out the system. Those supercharged benefits in five hours. He barely dozed, afraid that if appointment numbers. The process quickly

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The numbers ‘‘I need this. I need it,’’ she said. ‘‘I’ve suffering starts in 2 days. It starts on quickly ran out, and people were told they never been one to do unemployment, but Saturday—2 days in Florida, in Oregon, had to return the following day. Eventually, with all that’s going on, I don’t really have in Wyoming, and all over the country. staffers referred people to the three new any other option. I have to be home with my MITCH MCCONNELL’s response was: events added for the coming week because of kids; I can’t afford to pay a babysitter or do Let’s take a break; we can take off. He the demand. day care. Got to do what I got to do.’’ didn’t seem to see those hurting people Ashley Love, 31, a former customer advo- ‘WE’RE ALL GLITCHES’ cate for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, had risen at in Kentucky. Maybe they will have Jolley had time to go home before his 6:30 4 a.m. to take her 2-year-old daughter to her something to say to him this weekend. a.m. appointment, shower and change into mother’s home before heading to the conven- I will tell you, I think it is a big mis- cargo shorts and a shirt printed with tiny tion center, only to be told she had to come take for Senate Republicans to have steaks and barbecues. He was among the back the next day. She was laid off in March, first into the cavernous Expo center, where frittered away weeks on end, when we when the pandemic nearly obliterated the claims seekers sat down in folding chairs six could have had a dialogue and we could travel industry. Her benefits inexplicably feet apart. have talked about ideas. stopped four weeks ago, the agency website Staffers handed out bottles of water, Kind The Presiding Officer has talked to saying only she was on a ‘‘verification hold.’’ ‘‘It’s appalling, I don’t understand how granola bars and a flier that advertised me a number of times since he has been they can do this to people,’’ Love said. ‘‘One drive-up distribution at the local food pan- here about healthcare. I enjoy talking day, I called 15 times in two hours, and they try, ‘‘Soup’s On at the Community Kitchen.’’ to my colleagues and working on ideas either don’t answer or take your calls and Jolley tucked the flier along with other doc- to try to find a way to address concerns uments in a blue folder he labeled ‘‘Unem- hang up on you.’’ and solve problems. There wasn’t one Love was getting down to the last she has, ployment.’’ As he waited for his name and number to single effort—not one—to pick up on having run through $4,000 in savings. Even any of the ideas that I have been dis- before her benefits froze, she was getting be called, Jolley looked around at the others only about $137 a week, plus $600 a week from sitting in their socially distanced chairs and cussing here. In fact, I tried to reach the federal government’s pandemic emer- was reminded of the animated Disney movie out to colleagues on the other side and gency assistance program, due to expire ‘‘Wreck-It Ralph,’’ which he watches with told them that I heard them say re- around the end of the month. Her regular his 7-year-old, Pearl. In it, Ralph is a lum- peatedly that benefits should taper monthly bills—rent, car payment, insur- bering video game villain who hopes to re- down as the unemployment rate goes start his life by helping a video game prin- ance—are $2,091. down. Well, that is the heart of our bill She has continued her search for a job, cess stuck in a computer glitch. In a way, everyone in this room is a glitch, on this side. even contemplating whether she should The hurt and pain that working fami- ‘‘Find Something New’’—as the White he said, just like Princess Vanellope in the House’s new ad campaign suggests—re- movie. lies are going to face this Saturday and searching how she could get certification to ‘‘People that are here, we’re all glitches,’’ Sunday—2 days from now—did not start a career in teaching. he said. ‘‘We fell through the cracks. The have to happen. It didn’t have to hap- Shelley Zumwalt, the interim director of computer system didn’t work for us.’’ pen. Our side has a bill to work on. The Oklahoma’s unemployment agency, said the Jolley has a degree in petroleum engineer- other side, I gather, has some ideas. We ing but started Big Guys Inc. advertising in state’s system uses a mainframe computer have not seen a single piece of paper, from 1978 that was quickly overwhelmed by 1995 as a hedge against the ups and downs of the oil market. For a long time, the com- but I know that all those people who the volume of claims. ‘‘My first day, I sat are hurting can’t eat retroactively. down with one of the claims agents and said, pany provided a good living, even during the ‘Show me what you do,’ and a green screen 2008 recession. He sells ad space for mom- They can’t eat all the Republican theo- popped up and she pushed F9,’’ Zumwalt said. and-pop businesses—tree trimmers, DUI law- ries about delay and haggling. ‘‘That was the clearest thing to me that I yers—posted in bathrooms in airports, res- I believe these working families de- was dealing with a technology that was older taurants and concert venues. serve a whole lot better. They deserve than I am.’’ ‘‘It’s a captive audience with disposable in- some predictability and certainty that She launched the series of more than a come,’’ he quipped, that old joke. ‘‘Or it was when they are hurting—through no dozen mega-events July 1 after several days before this.’’ He had always thought he would do this fault of their own—their government in June when desperate people began show- isn’t going to turn its back on them ing up to the OESC office in Oklahoma City until he retired, especially after life dealt and waiting in line with coolers, camp chairs him the surprise of Pearl and he became a and say: We don’t care if your kids and tents. single dad at 50. Now, he was just hoping his can’t eat and you don’t have a roof ‘‘I’m not okay with people having to camp misfortune would be temporary, that busi- over your head. Our country has al- out to get their claims processed,’’ Zumwalt ness would revive as things normalized, with ways been better than that. said. concerts and other events supposed to re- I yield the floor. Some who showed up at the event had re- start in Oklahoma in August. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- ceived notes from the OESC that they had When his name was called, he went behind jority leader. been approved for unemployment benefits black curtains where claims agents were CARES 2 when they hadn’t yet applied, convinced working on their ancient computer program. they had been victims of fraud. Zumwalt said He gave a written summary of his many con- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, as I that about 90,000 claims have been flagged as tacts with the agency to Ashley Testerman, said on Tuesday, our Nation stands at fraudulent. an agent in a black cotton mask. a critical midway point in our fight Last month, the U.S. Labor Department’s ‘‘I brought a cheat sheet,’’ he said. against the coronavirus. We made it Office of Inspector General, working with the ‘‘You have no payments; let’s see if you are through the springtime lockdowns. OESC, said it had stopped payment on 3,800 in the system,’’ she said. Americans’ sacrifices saved our med- In the end, after all that—the numerous unemployment insurance claims, including ical system. The Senate’s historic 1,300 filed from IP addresses in London, sav- phone calls, the hours wasted on hold, the ing the state nearly $16 million. evening spent sleeping in his car—all he CARES Act helped millions of families Many real Oklahomans in need of assist- needed was a working PIN number, and make it through, but this terrible virus ance are suffering through the complicated Jolley was able to file claims for all the is still with us. It kills more Americans unemployment process, too. The state has weeks he had missed since April. every day. Some areas that have re- rejected more than half of the unemploy- ‘‘I feel so relieved,’’ he said afterward, jok- opened have seen cases spike. Our hos- ment claims filed through June 21, some for ing that he might do a Jed Clampett-like jig pitals, healthcare providers, and espe- gig or self-employed workers who must be in the parking lot on his way out the door. cially our vulnerable citizens are no- But the joy would be temporary. His last so- denied regular unemployment insurance be- where near out of the woods. fore they can qualify for the federal govern- bering exchange with the claims agent stuck ment’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, in his mind. Meanwhile, although the early days Zumwalt said. ‘‘We don’t know what the future holds,’’ he of our economic recovery have beaten Many who showed up at the Tulsa conven- had said. ‘‘What happens if everything shuts expectations and surprised the experts, tion center were navigating government as- down again?’’ we have really only begun to repair the

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The adminis- secondary schools, and more. simply lining the pockets of trial law- tration has requested additional time No. 2, jobs and the economy. Two yers. to review the fine details, but we will provisions of the CARES Act worked We will preserve accountability in be laying down this proposal early next especially well to help households stay cases of actual gross negligence or in- week. We have an agreement in prin- afloat and help as many workers as tentional misconduct, but we are going ciple on the shape of the package. It is possible stay employed. to make sure that nurses and doctors the framework that will enable Con- As Chairman GRASSLEY will explain, who fought an unknown enemy are not gress to make law and deliver more re- Republicans want to send a second swamped by a tidal wave of mal- lief to the American people that is tai- round of direct payments to American practice suits. And we will make sure lored precisely to this phase of the cri- households, and Senator COLLINS and that school districts, colleges, church- sis. Senator RUBIO have crafted a sequel to es, nonprofits, and employers that obey Chairmen GRASSLEY, ALEXANDER, their historic and incredibly successful official guidance do not have to delay COLLINS, RUBIO, SHELBY, and BLUNT, Paycheck Protection Program. It reopening because they are afraid they and Senators CORNYN and ROMNEY have would give the hardest hit small busi- will spend 10 years in court. each spearheaded a part of CARES 2. nesses an opportunity to receive second So this is where Senate Republicans On Monday, these committee chairmen loans if they continue to pay their are focused—more support for and Republican Members will intro- workers. healthcare, more direct help for Amer- duce each component. The sum of these We also intend to continue some tem- ican families, and strong policies to efforts will be a strong, targeted piece porary Federal supplement to unem- help our country pivot into a safe re- of legislation aimed directly at the ployment insurance while fixing the opening. We will propose to continue challenges we face right now. obvious craziness of paying people and renew some of the most successful Our country is in a middle ground be- more to remain out of the workforce. CARES Act policies, while adding bold tween the strict lockdowns of a few Small business owners across the coun- new ideas to help get schools and jobs months ago and the future day when a try have explained how this dynamic is open for the American people. This is vaccine will put all of this, finally, be- slowing rehiring and recovery. So we the package our country needs. This is hind us. Our project now is to build a are going to provide help but make what we will introduce. We are repeating the successful strat- middle ground that is smart and safe sure it is suited to reopening the econ- egy that produced the historic, bipar- but more sustainable. omy. tisan CARES Act back in March. First, We are still waging a healthcare war But temporary relief cannot be our I asked a number of Republicans to against the virus, and we cannot let up endgame. Americans do not just want spearhead a serious first draft. Then we on that. We need to continue to to scrape by; they want to thrive again. put those elements together and in- strengthen the defenses we have built— They want a road back to the incred- vited our Democratic colleagues to the encouraging mask-wearing, supporting ible job market we had just a few table. And guided by our roadmap, testing, and racing toward treatments months ago. So Chairman GRASSLEY working with the administration, the will also lay out bold policies to and vaccines. Senate reached a bipartisan outcome. At the same time, the greatest coun- incentivize retention, encourage the Earlier this week, even Speaker try in world history also needs to get rehiring of laid-off Americans, and help PELOSI and Leader SCHUMER seemed to back on offense. We need to carefully businesses obtain PPE, testing, and concede that things go better when Re- but proactively step back toward nor- supplies to protect their employees and publicans lead. They themselves said malcy. This disease has already stolen entice customers. the real work on this next bill would the lives of more than 140,000 Ameri- Think of it this way: In the spring, only begin after Republicans laid out cans. It has stolen a half a year of our our economy needed life support. the framework. national life. We cannot let the robbery Today, while continuing to support Well, I am glad my Democratic continue without a fight. We cannot let families, we must also get the economy friends see things the same way I do. I this pandemic rob us indefinitely of our into physical therapy so it can actually just hope they meet our serious, fact- children’s educations and the liveli- regain its strength. based proposal with the productive and hoods of 17 million American workers. Finally, in looking to the long term, bipartisan spirit that got us the We need to get Americans back to the COVID–19 crisis has weakened the CARES Act, rather than the cynical work and school while continuing to critical Federal trust funds that Amer- partisanship that led them to block po- fight for our Nation’s health. That is icans rely on. As Senator ROMNEY will lice reform just last month. what CARES 2 is designed to do. Our explain, our proposal includes a bipar- Doctors and nurses will need Demo- proposal will not waste the American tisan bill, cosponsored by Senate crats to come to the table. Unemployed people’s time with go-nowhere socialist Democrats, to help a future Congress Americans will need Democrats to fantasies. We aren’t choreographing po- evaluate bipartisan proposals for pro- come to the table. Working parents and litical stunts or teeing up the same old tecting and strengthening the pro- school children will need Democrats to partisan trench warfare. Our proposal grams that Americans count on. come to the table. will focus on three things: kids, jobs, Now, our third pillar is the most im- We have known all along the Amer- and healthcare. portant of all—healthcare. Our entire ican people would defeat this virus by No. 1, kids. A functioning society reopening and recovery depend on understanding that we are all in this needs to educate its children and young knocking this awful virus onto its together—every single one of us. adults. Our kids need us to invest in heels. If we want to deliver more historic their futures, and working parents So as Chairmen ALEXANDER, BLUNT, relief, the Senate will need to remem- need some certainty. We need as many GRASSLEY, and SHELBY will explain, ber the very same thing. K–12 schools, colleges, and universities CARES 2 will continue to treat the ORDER OF BUSINESS as possible to be safely welcoming stu- root causes of this medical crisis: more Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- dents this fall. resources for hospitals and healthcare sent that notwithstanding rule XXII, Chairman ALEXANDER, Chairman workers; more help to keep sprinting the postcloture time on the Hardy SHELBY, and Chairman BLUNT are final- toward diagnostics, treatments, and nomination be considered expired and izing an ambitious package of funding vaccines; new policies to shield seniors the confirmation vote on that nomina- and policy to help our schools reopen. from a spike in Medicare premiums; tion occur at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July They will lay out a reopening-related and new legislation that will leave us 27.

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Wade, of the District of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of question is on agreeing to the motion. EXECUTIVE SESSION Housing and Urban Development. The motion was agreed to. Mitch McConnell, Thom Tillis, Cindy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Hyde-Smith, Pat Roberts, Roy Blunt, clerk will report the nomination. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR John Thune, Cory Gardner, Deb Fisch- The bill clerk read the nomination of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I er, Shelley Moore Capito, David Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the Dis- Perdue, Mike Crapo, Marco Rubio, move to proceed to executive session to trict of Columbia, to be a Member of consider Calendar No. 647. Lindsey Graham, John Cornyn, Roger F. Wicker, Michael B. Enzi, Marsha the National Labor Relations Board for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Blackburn. the term of five years expiring Decem- question is on agreeing to the motion. ber 16, 2024. (Reappointment) f The motion was agreed to. CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The LEGISLATIVE SESSION Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk will report the nomination. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The bill clerk read the nomination of move to proceed to legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- David Joseph, of Louisiana, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ture motion having been presented to be United States District Judge for question is on agreeing to the motion. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the the Western District of Louisiana. The motion was agreed to. clerk to read the motion. CLOTURE MOTION f The bill clerk read as follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I CLOTURE MOTION send a cloture motion to the desk. EXECUTIVE SESSION We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ture motion having been presented Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby under rule XXII, the Chair directs the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- clerk to read the motion. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I nation of Lauren McGarity McFerran, of the The bill clerk read as follows: move to proceed to executive session to District of Columbia, to be a Member of the CLOTURE MOTION consider Calendar No. 705. National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December 16, 2024. (Re- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The appointment) ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the question is on agreeing to the motion. Mitch McConnell, Joni Ernst, John Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The motion was agreed to. Thune, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Roy Blunt, move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John Cornyn, Marsha Blackburn, Deb nation of David Cleveland Joseph, of Lou- Fischer, John Barrasso, Shelley Moore isiana, to be United States District Judge for clerk will report the nomination. Capito, Todd Young, John Boozman, the Western District of Louisiana. The bill clerk read the nomination of Lamar Alexander, David Perdue, Kevin Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Marvin Kaplan, of Kansas, to be a Cramer, Tim Scott, Michael B. Enzi. Hyde-Smith, Michael B. Enzi, Tim Member of the National Labor Rela- Scott, Marco Rubio, Lamar Alexander, tions Board for the term of five years Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I James E. Risch, David Perdue, Bill expiring August 27, 2025. (Reappoint- ask unanimous consent that the man- Cassidy, Pat Roberts, John Cornyn, ment) datory quorum calls for the cloture Lindsey Graham, Thom Tillis, Deb CLOTURE MOTION motions be waived. Fischer, Mike Crapo, Kevin Cramer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I f send a cloture motion to the desk. objection, it is so ordered. LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from Hawaii. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ture motion having been presented move to proceed to legislative session. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the REMEMBERING JOHN LEWIS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk to read the motion. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, as we fi- question is on agreeing to the motion. The bill clerk read as follows: nally begin negotiations on the next The motion was agreed to. CLOTURE MOTION COVID bill, I note that Democrats were ready to come to the table with a sense f We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the of urgency at least 2 months ago, when EXECUTIVE SESSION Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby the House passed the Heroes Act. move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Before I begin my remarks on edu- nation of Marvin Kaplan, of Kansas, to be a cation today, I want to pay tribute to EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Member of the National Labor Relations the life and work of an extraordinary Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Board for the term of five years expiring Au- public servant, my friend Congressman move to proceed to executive session to gust 27, 2025. (Reappointment) John Lewis. consider Calendar No. 641. Mitch McConnell, Joni Ernst, John John was a remarkable man, whose The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Thune, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Roy Blunt, John Cornyn, Marsha Blackburn, Deb deep convictions and concerted actions question is on agreeing to the motion. Fischer, John Barrasso, Shelley Moore made an indelible mark on American The motion was agreed to. Capito, Todd Young, John Boozman, history, and we could certainly spend The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Lamar Alexander, David Perdue, Kevin hours chronicling his contributions to clerk will report the nomination. Cramer, Tim Scott, Michael B. Enzi. public life, from his speech at the The bill clerk read the nomination of f March on Washington and the march Dana T. Wade, of the District of Co- across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on lumbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of LEGISLATIVE SESSION Bloody Sunday to his leadership on gun Housing and Urban Development. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I safety, civil rights, and voting rights CLOTURE MOTION move to proceed to legislative session. during his time in Congress. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The John meant so much to our country, send a cloture motion to the desk. question is on agreeing to the motion. but he also meant a lot to each of us

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We all want our schools to broader cuts to education programs. reconciliation summit organized by the open, including the teachers, parents, These layoffs and furloughs would have Faith and Politics Institute in 2014. and the students I have spoken with. devastating consequences for edu- During our trip, I remember how young But, of course, we want schools to open cators, their families, and the students Irish activists connected with John’s safely, without risking exposure to the they teach. powerful work as a civil rights leader virus, and I really don’t understand An elementary teacher in Kona on committed to nonviolent resistance to why Betsy DeVos doesn’t get this. Hawaii Island told me how the threat oppression and peaceful reconciliation. Reopening our schools safely in the of furloughs and budget cuts are im- The following year, I proudly midst of this pandemic would be chal- pacting his life. He is the son of Cen- marched across the Edmund Pettus lenging even with competent leader- tral American immigrants and a first- Bridge with John to mark the 50th an- ship in the White House and the De- generation college graduate. He and his niversary of Bloody Sunday. One of the partment of Education. Instead, we fiance, who is also a teacher, would most cherished pictures in my office is have a President and Secretary of Edu- like to buy a home and start a family, one of John, me, and the late Hawaii cation who threaten to withhold fund- but they can’t proceed with their plans Congressman Mark Takai from that ing for schools that refuse to reopen, under the threat of being furloughed. day, and we were all wearing lei flown who support sweeping mandates for He has been a teacher for 9 years and in from Hawaii. schools to reopen before it is safe to do loves his job. Mark, whom we also lost too soon to so, and who push the CDC to weaken Teachers are also concerned about pancreatic cancer 4 years ago, and I or- its guidelines on schools reopening. being forced to return to school to ganized the delivery of hundreds of lei The cavalier disregard for our stu- teach without adequate childcare for dents, teachers, principals, and admin- that day to commemorate the gift from their own school-age children, some of istrative staff has produced consider- Hawaii’s Rev. Abraham Akaka to Dr. whom may be physically in classrooms able uncertainty in States and local Martin Luther King, Jr., 50 years ago or not. A middle school teacher in Ewa communities already under tremen- for the third march in Selma. News on Oahu had to quit her job and return dous stress during this pandemic. In- footage from that time showed Dr. to Maryland so her parents could care creasingly, they are forced to create King and other leaders wearing the for her infant daughter. The school has their own guidelines, leaving students, white carnation lei sent by Reverend been forced to fill the position with teachers, parents, and principals un- Akaka, the brother of the late Senator substitute teachers who are not cer- sure about how to return to school Dan Akaka. tified. safely. This uncertainty is contrib- Over the years, that photo of the Another major concern for teachers uting to a growing anxiety across our three of us in our fresh lei has always is the learning loss that accelerates country, but it is a more proximate brought a smile to my face. when students are not in class. concern in Hawaii, where school dis- I know many of my colleagues have A high school science teacher on tricts are scheduled to reopen on Au- similar stories to share, and it has been Maui is worried that his students do meaningful to hear so many people on gust 4—less than 2 weeks away. Earlier this summer, the Hawaii De- not have the technology and devices both sides of the aisle recognize John’s partment of Education and the Hawaii they need to be successful in a distance life and work in statements and State Teachers Association corrobo- learning model. Teachers must share speeches. rated on a plan to provide individual computer carts because their school It is certainly appropriate to honor schools a measure of freedom to decide doesn’t have enough laptops for each John with our words, but it would be how best to begin the school year. At student. He is worried about how stu- better if we honored John through our the time, the low numbers of COVID dents will complete their assignments actions, because while John was cer- cases provided optimism that some if they are learning from home 2 or tainly a gifted orator, he was also a schools could reopen for at least some more days a week. man of action—of ‘‘good trouble.’’ in-person instruction at the beginning A teacher at my alma mater, The best way for us to honor John’s of the school year. An evolving set of Kaimuki High School, added that many extraordinary life’s work would be for facts on the ground, including a rise in of her students either share laptops or the Senate to vote on and pass the Vot- new COVID infections in our State, led don’t have access to a laptop or tablet ing Rights Advancement Act, now re- the Hawaii State Teachers Association at home. named in John’s honor. Action, not to announce its opposition to resuming Student government leaders I have just words. in-person instruction on August 4. spoken with have also shared their con- CORONAVIRUS The Hawaii Government Employees cerns about learning loss and how the On education, last week we heard two Association, HGEA, and United Public pandemic has transformed their edu- unbelievable and frankly horrifying Workers, UPW, represent school sup- cation. statements from the Trump adminis- port staff. Both unions have joined A recent graduate headed to college tration about its push to reopen our HSTA in urging the State to delay stu- in Boston commented that distance schools. On CNN’s ‘‘State of the dents returning to classrooms, citing learning was difficult for her to navi- Union,’’ Secretary of Education Betsy ‘‘lack of health strategies to mitigate gate because she did not have access to DeVos claimed that ‘‘there’s nothing in the spread of the coronavirus on public technology growing up. She described the data that suggests that kids being school campuses.’’ Their position re- the move to distance learning as ‘‘fran- in school is in any way dangerous.’’ flects the importance of relying on tic’’ and explained that it was ‘‘dis- Later in the week, White House Press science and public health data to make couraging’’ to continue her studies Secretary Kayleigh McEnany re- decisions about our schools. without the student-teacher inter- sponded to criticism of the President’s If circumstances warrant, our poli- actions she previously had. position on school reopenings and said: cies should change to ensure a safe A rising senior at Moanalua High ‘‘The science should not stand in the learning environment. As school dis- School in Honolulu shared how dif- way of this.’’ tricts confront difficult choices with ficult it was to stay motivated through These comments reflect a President painful tradeoffs, our students and edu- distance learning, especially as his and an administration’s disregard for cators deserve certainty, resources, peers stopped participating. He ac- the health and safety of our teachers, and support from the Federal Govern- knowledged that he had probably expe- students, and families. ment. rienced learning loss. The President and his enablers ac- I heard this message consistently in Another senior found it harder to cuse Democrats of pushing back on his my conversations with educators and learn online because she is a visual

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You don’t read and immediacy of the challenges we In all seriousness, of course, our about them in the lower 48. It is dan- face in reopening our schools. country is facing very challenging gerous work—very dangerous work. It is time for the Senate to step up times, and we have been tested as a na- That brings me to the story of our and confront this crisis in American tion and as a State on so many levels. Alaskans of the week: Dylan Nichol- education. The first thing we should do If you read the newspaper, you think son, who is 13 years old; Trevor Morgan is pass the Heroes Act—legislation our there is nothing going right, but I will and Mason Dallmann, both 17 years colleagues in the House passed over 2 tell you one thing I certainly see in my old; A.J. Simeon, who is 19; and Skye months ago. Heroes provides an addi- State. I was home for 3 weeks this past Morgan, who is 18. tional $90 billion in an education-sta- State work period, and I noticed this. On the afternoon of May 28, just 2 bilization fund, but we should go even There is empathy, kindness, under- months ago, these five young men from further. Recently, I joined 40 of my standing, and people working together Aniak, AK—a village of about 500 peo- Democratic colleagues to request an and coming together. That is the big ple that sits 300 miles west of Anchor- additional $175 billion for K–12 schools story, and I think we ought to keep an age—were driving in a truck and on a through the Elementary and Secondary eye on that. four-wheeler in a gravel pit area a few Emergency Relief Fund. These funds People are putting aside their own miles away from the village. On their would help schools purchase cleaning interests to help their neighbors, to way back home, they passed a lake by supplies and laptop computers and im- help the elderly, our elders, our sen- the road and saw a small yellow air- plement programs to make sure we are iors. People are partaking in conversa- plane that was in the lake. It obviously meeting the social, emotional, and aca- tions about the soul of our Nation— had just crashed. Obviously, it had just demic needs of our students. sometimes uncomfortable conversa- crashed. Inside the plane were three Hawaii’s superintendent estimates tions but I think overall constructive, emergency firefighters and a pilot. this need would cost $234 million for important conversations in trying to They had been on their way to the our students just in Hawaii. We have a help each other, to make our commu- Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage to statewide school system with about nities better, stronger, and make our support firefighters there. This is late 180,000 students K–12. These programs country better and stronger as we May. are especially important for our vul- struggle through an unprecedented To the boys—these young men—the nerable students from economically pandemic. plane seemed to materialize out of thin disadvantaged backgrounds, students I certainly see that across my State, air. One of them, Trevor Morgan, is with disabilities, English language and I am certain that the Presiding Of- quoted as saying: ‘‘I was like, ‘Dang learners, and others. ficer sees that in his State, and it is man, that wasn’t there 30 seconds We should also pass the Child Care is really the best of America. It is impor- ago,’ ’’ and now there is a plane in the Essential Act, which would provide $50 tant to remember that. lake. billion for childcare providers who des- One of the reasons I love doing this When they heard the shouting com- perately need financial assistance to ‘‘Alaskan of the Week’’ speech is be- ing from the plane and people emerg- continue operating. How do we expect cause we get to highlight this not just ing, the young men sprung into action. people to go back to work if they don’t for people in Alaska but for the coun- The 13-year-old, Dylan, called his aunt, have childcare options? try, people who are working hard for who works at the Alaska State Trooper This crisis in American education re- each other—maybe not getting the rec- dispatch office. Then they did some- quires a robust national effort to meet ognition they deserve but still doing thing very brave. They jumped into the the needs. Instead of stepping up to very important work. freezing water. meet this moment, we have a President This week, I am going to honor five Now, remember, this is May in Alas- and Education Secretary who have very fine, young Alaskans, young he- ka. That lake was probably frozen over shown they do not care about our stu- roes who, because of their bravery and just a couple of months earlier. They dents and our teachers. That means the instincts and courage, very well likely helped two of the passengers out rest of us must care—the Senate. We saved lives. They are our Alaskans of through the mud and onto the shore. are a separate, coequal branch of gov- the week. But before I talk about They loaded them into a truck and ernment. We need to step up in this them, I always give an update of what drove them to a nearby clinic. Two of enormous vacuum of leadership by put- is going on back home. the other passengers, however, were ting the safety of our teachers and our The weather has been glorious in still stuck in the plane in the water be- children before the President’s polit- many areas. There has been a lot of cause they were too badly injured to ical self-interests. Sun—the midnight Sun, of course. leave the plane. I yield the floor. There is even more Sun than in Florida So, Mason Dallmann, 17 years old, I suggest the absence of a quorum. right now at this time. The salmon are waded out into the water where he The PRESIDING OFFICER. The choking our rivers. I was out in stayed with them to make sure they clerk will call the roll. Naknek, in the Crystal Bay region. could hang on until help arrived. Now, The senior assistant legislative clerk There are huge sockeye salmon runs remember, this is freezing water. By proceeded to call the roll. happening right now, which is great. the way, it was thick with diesel oil Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask There is also struggling in other coming from the engine, so highly dan- unanimous consent that the order for parts of the State. Fire season is upon gerous if somehow this was going to ig- the quorum call be rescinded. us. This is something we have every nite. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without year. I used to be the commissioner of He was in there keeping them com- objection, it is so ordered. natural resources in charge of our Divi- forted for about 30 minutes. He didn’t TRIBUTE TO DYLAN NICHOLSON, TREVOR MOR- sion of Forestry—the brave men and leave their side. One passenger who was GAN, MASON DALLMANN, A.J. SIMEON, AND women who fight fires in Alaska and badly injured grabbed onto Mason, and SKYE MORGAN all over the country, really. Sometimes Mason said: Don’t worry. I am not Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, it is we have really challenging fire seasons. going to leave you. that time of the week where I get to Last summer was a really challenging Eventually, 30 minutes in the freez- come down and talk about an Alas- one for us. Firefighters across the ing cold water full of diesel, first re- kan—this time five Alaskans—who is country came and helped Alaska with sponders came and helped get the men doing great things for our community, our challenges. They happened pri- out of the plane and transported them our State, and sometimes our country. marily by lightning strikes—thousands to a clinic and a hospital. Two of them

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Mr. President, I passes an identical measure as soon as wasn’t a given, since it was miles away ask unanimous consent that the Sen- possible so that we can get a bill to the from town, and then they reacted and ate vote on the nominations en bloc President’s desk and these protections got them help. with no intervening action or debate; can be put into effect. ‘‘We are very fortunate,’’ said Alaska that if confirmed, the motions to re- f State Forest Director Chris Maisch, consider be considered made and laid TRIBUTE TO MARGIE whom I know very well. He said: ‘‘You upon the table en bloc; and that the MONTGOMERY couldn’t have asked for a better emer- President be immediately notified of gency response in this rural commu- the Senate’s action. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, nity from [these] young people.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without people of faith across my hometown of Aniak City Councilman David objection, it is so ordered. Louisville gathered recently to mark 50 Mattson arrived at the crash scene The question is, Will the Senate ad- years of fighting for the unborn in the when the rescue was going on. He calls vise and consent to the Jaquith and Bluegrass State. Together, they cele- the action of these young men ‘‘he- Laurer nominations, en bloc? brated the Louisville Right to Life As- roic.’’ Councilman Mattson said: Being The nominations were confirmed en sociation and its inspirational work for a hero means going above and beyond bloc. the most vulnerable in our society. I was proud to offer my congratulations for other people—putting others before f themselves. And that is what those to these champions for life. Today, I boys did—at such a young age. And LEGISLATIVE SESSION would like to look back to the group’s such a quick reaction time. It is so in- founding and a remarkable Kentuck- spiring. ian’s choice to pick up the phone. MORNING BUSINESS One evening in 1970, Margie Mont- He had lived in other cities across gomery watched a troubling editorial the country, but he gives credit to the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I on the local news. The segment argued way these boys were raised in the val- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- for the removal of legal restrictions on leys of Aniak. He said: ate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business, with Sen- abortions. To say my friend was We are a big family out here. It doesn’t shocked would be an understatement. matter what you look like, or who you are or ators permitted to speak therein for up what you do—you’re a fellow citizen and if to 10 minutes each. She called the station to voice her you need help, [people in this part of Alaska The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without strong opposition. Before long, Margie in America] we jump in and help [others]. objection, it is so ordered. appeared on that same news program to deliver a genuine and heartfelt de- So these are just a few stellar exam- f ples of young Americans, young Alas- fense of life. S. 3841 That broadcast was just the begin- kans, our next generation, who are out ning. What followed was a campaign of there doing their part—doing their part Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am advocacy, organizing, and hard work. to help us during these challenging pleased that earlier today the Senate Margie spoke up, and she began a times. With young men and women like passed S. 3841 by unanimous consent. movement. these all across our Nation and all This is a commonsense measure that will ensure the $1,200 economic impact Her passion ignited people of faith across my State, we know we are going and conscience across our Common- to continue to thrive as a country, as payments Congress provided to help in- dividuals meet essential needs during wealth. The Louisville group grew into Americans, and as Alaskans, no matter a statewide organization, the Kentucky these trying times don’t instead end up what. We know it. Right to Life Association. Margie in the pockets of creditors and debt So to Dylan, Trevor, Mason, A.J., helped create a grassroots network of collectors. Skye, and your families, thank you for pro-life volunteers who give voice to The CARES Act, which authorized being an inspiration to us all. Thank the voiceless. you for your courage. Thank you for the economic impact payments, sought Their work is certainly making a dif- jumping in a cold lake to save lives. to ensure that individuals in need re- ference. Today, the majority of Ken- Thank you for your heroism. Thank ceived 100 percent of the payment they tuckians proudly stand on the side of you for stepping up when your commu- are eligible for by generally exempting life. Margie’s courageous witness led nity and people in need really needed such payments from administrative thousands to join her cause. you without asking any questions and offset for past due debts owed to Fed- For decades, I have had the privilege without hesitating. Congratulations on eral or State agencies. However, as cur- to work with Margie on many pro-life being our Alaskans of the Week. rently written, this language does not issues. I look forward to our frequent I yield the floor. protect these payments from bank gar- meetings, both in Kentucky and our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- nishment or levy by creditors or debt Nation’s Capital. Along with so many jority leader. collectors. Kentuckians, I am constantly inspired f The bill we passed today will further by her passion and drawn in by her the original intent under the CARES compassion. The movement is lucky to EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Act of ensuring that the economic im- have a steadfast and loving leader like Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I pact payments go to help individuals Margie. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- struggling to make ends meet as a re- Tragically, innocent life is still ate proceed to the en bloc consider- sult of government-enforced lockdowns under threat in our Commonwealth and ation of the following nominations: Ex- and economic fallout of the current our Nation. There is more work that ecutive Calendar Nos. 567 and 629. pandemic. It does this by extending must be done so all people can enjoy The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without protections against bank garnishment their God-given right to life. As we objection, it is so ordered. to economic impact payments that are continue fighting for those who are un- The clerk will report the nomina- very similar to what is provided to So- able to fight for themselves, I am tions en bloc. cial Security benefits under current grateful Kentucky has Margie to cham- The senior assistant legislative clerk law. Moreover, it continues the policy pion our cause. It is an honor to join read the nominations of Grant C. under the CARES Act of providing an all those who celebrate her golden an- Jaquith, of New York, to be a Judge of exception for child support enforce- niversary of advocacy, and I wish her the United States Court of Appeals for ment orders to ensure noncustodial many more years of celebrating the Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen parents who owe back child support gift of life. years; and Scott J. Laurer, of Virginia, fulfill their legal and moral obligations Mr. President, the Courier-Journal in to be a Judge of the United States to their children. Louisville recently published a profile

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.068 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S4460 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 of Margie’s leadership for the sanctity Kentucky’s first responder whenever and thriving center for quality early child- of life. I ask unanimous consent that wherever human life is threatened, the full- hood education. Maria continued her the column by former Kentucky State throated voice for those who have no voice. fight for families as the director of Representative Bob Heleringer be She didn’t hesitate to use that voice when children services for the Illinois De- she confronted the very man who wrote the printed in the RECORD. infamous Roe decision: Justice Harry Black- partment of Human Services and then There being no objection, the mate- mun. When the University of Louisville law the senior program officer for the Chi- rial was ordered to be printed in the school favored Mr. Blackmun in 1983 with its cago Community Trust. In 2000, she be- RECORD, as follows: Brandeis Medal, Mrs. Montgomery was in at- came the president and CEO for Illinois [From the Louisville Courier-Journal, July tendance. Action for Children, which provides 14, 2020] When it was her turn in the receiving line, 150,000 children and families every year A DETERMINED MARGIE MONTGOMERY HAS as he extended his hand, she asked, ‘‘How can access to high-quality early care and BEEN DEFENDING THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN you sleep at night knowing how many lives education opportunities. LIFE FOR 50 YEARS have been lost because of your terrible deci- sion?’’ The associate justice of the United Under Maria’s leadership, Illinois Ac- (By Bob Heleringer) States Supreme Court audibly gasped and, as tion for Children expanded its scope. In 1970, a gentleman named Bob Schulman he withdrew his hand, Mrs. Montgomery She helped create the Healthy Food occasionally appeared during the late quietly said, ‘‘I will pray for you.’’ Program, which helps families stretch evening news on WHAS–TV to read on-air Thanks to those efforts, and those of thou- their dollars by reimbursing childcare editorials (‘‘One Man’s Opinion’’). Wearing sands of volunteer women and men from all providers for the cost of feeding chil- his trademark bow tie, he looked and spoke over this commonwealth, Kentucky can fair- like a college professor. One night, he said it dren with healthy food. Maria was in- ly be called America’s most pro-life state strumental in the development of Inno- was time to liberalize the abortion laws in with an overwhelmingly prolife congres- this country, to remove the legal restric- sional delegation and state legislature. vation Zones that connect critically tions that had made this medical procedure Elections have consequences, some good. important resources in some of Chi- a criminal offense. Pre-natal killings in our state have declined cago’s most underserved communities. Watching at home that evening was a 37- from a high of 11,000 a year to ‘‘only’’ 3,000. The Innovation Zones led to the year-old wife, mother, civic volunteer, Rose- Legislation Mrs. Montgomery advocated, the transformative Community Systems mont College graduate and former city edi- ‘‘Choose Life’’ license plates, finances more tor of the Irvington (New Jersey) Herald Statewide Supports Program, which than 50 crisis pregnancy centers in Kentucky newspaper, Margaret Anne ‘‘Margie’’ Mont- helps communities improve early that, if only a woman will assent to let her gomery. Alarmed, the then-president of the childhood services with training, plan- baby live, she will be sheltered, protected, League of Catholic PTA called the station ning, and collaboration. Maria also nurtured and financially supported. (As of the next morning and was cordially invited 2017, there are 2,752 of these life-affirming helped move Illinois Action for Chil- by Mr. Schulman himself to give a response. centers throughout the country.) dren into direct early childhood serv- After she gave the first of what became This, then, is Margie Montgomery’s most ices with its early learning program thousands of public, passionate addresses de- inspiring legacy: Her unwavering commit- fending the sanctity of all human life, her centers in Chicago’s South and West ment to preserve, protect and defend all telephone rang for a week—some were com- suburbs. human life has directly led to an untold and plete strangers but all agreed with Mrs. There was no one like Maria. Maria unknown number of human lives being saved Montgomery that ‘‘something had to be was tough, smart, passionate, and an by women in crisis who got a timely word of done.’’ authority on what needed to be done to encouragement and support, looked at a leaf- Right there in her kitchen, a national, best serve families in Illinois. I made it state and local Right-to-Life movement was let, spotted a billboard message, read an ad in a church bulletin, called a crisis hotline, a point to meet with her. She made born. (The ‘‘right to Life’’ is one of the ‘‘self- partnerships that mattered. Maria evident’’ unalienable rights proclaimed by saw their unborn baby move on a sonogram the Declaration of Independence.) This or ultrasound and blessed God’s creation by helped them launch the Lunch Bus Thursday evening, about 700 socially giving humanity one more life to marvel at, with the Greater Chicago Food Deposi- distanced people will gather at the Crowne appreciate, love and cherish. Those saved tory to provide free summer meals to Plaza hotel for the 47th annual ‘‘Celebration people walk among us every single day. As children. of Life’’ dinner that will also honor Margie the Talmud says (paraphrasing): ‘‘(S)he who Maria enjoyed reading, classical saves a life, saves the entire world.’’ Montgomery’s remarkable 50 years of service music, and spending time with her fam- on behalf of the greatest civil rights cause in f ily in Vermont. And she always loved a our beloved country since the abolition of REMEMBERING MARIA WHELAN good laugh. We will miss her smile, her slavery. wit, and her heart. She is survived by When the movement she began outgrew her Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on June house, in 1973, Mrs. Montgomery opened a her husband Jack; her three daughters, full-time operation in St. Matthews, where 10, we lost an extraordinary advocate Catherine Mary, Ellen Rose, and Maeve she still today, from a tiny and cramped cor- for children and families in Illinois. Margaret; her three grandchildren, ner office in a nondescript office building, For more than four decades, Maria Teddy, Archie, and Evie; and her nine oversees the state’s lobbying efforts in Whelan fought to ensure equal access brothers and sisters. Frankfort and Washington, D.C., runs an an- to quality and affordable childcare. f nual statewide convention, organizes the an- Today, we pay tribute to her hard work nual pro-life rallies in Frankfort and down- and life. REMEMBERNG JOHN ‘‘JACK’’ town Louisville on the anniversary of Roe v. Maria was born on December 4, 1950, DUNFEY Wade, the pernicious Supreme Court decision that legalized the killing of our preborn sis- in East Hampton, NY. She was the Mr. LEAHY. Mr. Presient, the global ters and brothers, coordinates a double full- third of 12 children. Ten cousins lived community has lost one of our most page ad in this newspaper on that anniver- just down the road. Maria went to active advocates for peace. On June 22, sary with thousands of names of Clarke College and completed her mas- John Philip Dunfey passed away. Louisvillians, organizes the yearly dinner ter’s at the University of Chicago. She Known as Jack to his many friends with a national figure giving a keynote ad- supported herself working as a waitress around the world, he was a World War dress, presides over the annual Walk for Life and a janitor. It was in Chicago that II veteran, founder and CEO of Omni up and down Shelbyville Road, quarterbacks she met Jack Wuest. They married and Hotels International, and the owner of a political action committee that strives to elect pro-life candidates to public office (peo- raised three daughters in Chicago’s Parker House. His impact, however, ple like her that will ‘‘do something’’), and North Side neighborhood of Rogers was far wider. Jack was an ardent sup- still appears at every school and civic group Park. porter of social justice issues through- that will have her to give one of her ‘‘talks,’’ In 1976, Maria was working with edu- out his life. the central theme of which is ‘‘abortion cators and advocates to help families Jack lead human rights missions to stops a beating heart.’’ when the local afterschool program’s many corners of the world, helping to Now into the sixth decade of her vocation, sponsoring agency closed. Maria and free prisoners in Cuba, remove land- this soft-spoken but determined woman has some of these folks formed what would been the Gold Star Mother who won’t let mines in Angola and monitor the elec- America ever forget the staggering human later become the Carole Robertson tion in South Africa won by Nelson toll of this heretofore unknown constitu- Center for Learning. She served as the Mandela. tional ‘‘right:’’ the 61,628,584 babies’ lives center’s first executive director until Jack was the founder and chairman ‘‘terminated’’ (through 2017). She is still 1989. Maria helped the center become a of the Global Citizens Circle, fostering

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.026 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4461 cross-cultural and intergenerational For many years, he led human rights mis- ignated as emergencies by Congress dialogue about important social sions into neglected corners of the world and are not subject to budgetary en- change. Together with friends on both with his personal goal of releasing political forcement. The third measure, the sides of the aisle, Dunfey was ap- prisoners. His favorite saying was: ‘‘We make Hong Kong Autonomy Act, P.L. 116–149, pointed by President to a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.’’ He was kind, thoughtful increased both direct spending and rev- the commission that founded the U.S. and generous with his immediate and ex- enues due to its imposed sanctions re- Institute for Peace. He was also a tended family and with the larger human gime. Over the fiscal year 2021–2030 pe- founding board member of the Amer- family. The missions to Cuba, for his meet- riod, P.L. 116–149 would increase spend- ican Ireland Fund, an organization ings with Fidel Castro, led to the release of ing by $21 million and revenues by $28 working to bring peace to Ireland. 87 prisoners, the removal of landmines in An- million for a total deficit reduction of These important organizations will far gola, and the freeing up of food supplies to $7 million. outlive Jack, continuing his legacy and enter Ethiopia. Budget Committee Republican staff helping to improve lives across the While a staunch Democrat, Jack was noted prepared Tables A–G. globe. for working across party lines to achieve his objectives. In 1984 President Ronald Reagan, Table A provides the amount by He lived a life true to his favorite a staunch Republican, appointed Dunfey as which each Senate authorizing com- saying, ‘‘We make a living by what we one of the nine-member commission founders mittee exceeds or falls below its alloca- get, but we make a life by what we of the United States Institute for Peace, tions for budget authority and outlays give.’’ Jack gave abundantly, and the tasked with promoting conflict resolution under the fiscal year 2020 and fiscal world owes him a debt of gratitude. and peace worldwide. Jack was also a found- year 2021 deemed budget resolutions. My thoughts are with Jack’s wife, ing board member of the American Ireland This information is used for enforcing Lisa, and their family during this dif- Funds. He and his brothers, Bob and Walter, committee allocations pursuant to sec- ficult time. were recognized as bridge-builders and advo- cates of cross-community dialogue during tion 302 of the CBA. Committee compli- I ask unanimous consent that the ance with allocation remains con- full obituary for John Philip Dunfey be the Troubles in Northern Ireland. When John Hume and David Trimble were awarded the sistent with last month’s report with printed in the RECORD. the exception of the Banking, Housing, There being no objection, the mate- Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, they invited Jack and Bob to travel with them and their fami- and Urban Affairs Committee. Passage rial was ordered to be printed in the lies to Oslo. That same year, Jack was also of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act led to RECORD, as follows: appointed an independent, international spending in excess of that committee’s DUNFEY, JOHN PHILIP FOUNDER AND CHAIR- monitor in South Africa’s historic first elec- allowable levels over the fiscal year MAN, GLOBAL CITIZENS CIRCLE; FOUNDER tion of Nelson Mandela as president. AND CEO, OMNI HOTELS INTERNATIONAL Jack is survived by his wife, Lisa Timpe´ 2021–2025 and fiscal year 2021–2030 peri- ALSO OWNED AND RENOVATED PARKER Dunfey, Boston, MA; three children, Susan ods by $4 million and $21 million, re- HOUSE (1968–1988) Dunfey, Rye, NH; David Dunfey, Sebastian, spectively. Spending in this bill is John Philip Dunfey, a World War II vet- Florida; Stephen Dunfey, Portsmouth, NH; largely due to increased receipts to the eran who dedicated much of his life to fos- and three siblings, Eileen Dunfey Robinson, United States Victims of State Spon- tering world peace and social justice, died at Bradenton, Florida; Jerry Dunfey and his sored Terrorism Fund that are then age 96 on June 22, 2020, in Hampton, NH. wife, Nadine Hack, Lutry, Switzerland; Elea- spent without further appropriation. Known as ‘‘Jack’’ to friends, he spent dec- nor Dunfey and her husband, James Tables B and C provide the amount ades of behind-the-scenes work in support of Freiburger, Exeter, NH; and many nieces, by which the Senate Committee on Ap- causes such as the peace process in Northern nephews and cousins whom he cherished. Ireland and human rights efforts in South Jack was preceded in death by his son, Phil- propriations is below or exceeds the Africa, Cuba, Central America, South Amer- ip; and Joan Lannan Dunfey, the mother of statutory spending limits. This infor- ica, and the Middle East. Notably, Dunfey his children, as well as eight siblings: Roy, mation is used to determine points of spearheaded his family’s efforts in 1974 to Paul, Kay, Mary, Bud ‘‘Bill,’’ Robert ‘‘Bob,’’ order related to the spending caps launch Global Citizens Circle. Originally Richard ‘‘Dick,’’ and Walter. Because of found in sections 312 and 314 of the known as New England Circle, the not-for- COVID–19 restrictions, the family plans a CBA. The tables show that the Appro- profit entity continues its mission almost 50 Memorial to celebrate Jack’s life at a later priations Committee is compliant with years later to ‘‘. . . gather diverse, intergen- date. erational voices addressing critical issues spending limits for fiscal years 2020 and and building the trust needed for sustainable f 2021. The figures included in Table C re- flect advanced and permanent appro- change in ourselves, our nation, and our BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT world.’’ priations that have already been en- Dunfey was born in Lowell, MA, on Janu- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise to acted but will become available for ob- ary 7, 1924, to former millworkers, Catherine submit to the Senate the budget ligation in fiscal year 2021. A. Manning and LeRoy W. Dunfey. The fifth scorekeeping report for July 2020. This Tables D and E display figures re- of twelve children, Jack began his work ca- is my second scorekeeping report since reer as did all his siblings at a very young lated to limits on the use of changes in age in his parents’ small luncheonette in the I filed the deemed budget resolution for mandatory programs, CHlMPs, in ap- Acre section of Lowell. After graduating fiscal year 2021 on May 4, 2020, as re- propriations bills. These $15 billion from Lowell’s Keith Academy, Jack joined quired by the Bipartisan Budget Act of limits, found in the fiscal year 2018 the U.S. Air Force in 1943, attaining the rank 2019, BBA19. The report compares cur- budget resolution for fiscal year 2020 of first lieutenant while serving as a B–24 rent-law levels of spending and reve- and section 207 of BBA19 for fiscal year and B–29 pilot instructor. nues with the amounts agreed to in 2021, currently show the Appropriations Following his honorable discharge in 1946, BBA19. In the Senate, this information he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Committee in compliance. business at the University of New Hampshire is used to determine whether budg- Tables F and G provide the amount in 1952. He also led his family’s business. etary points of order lie against pend- of budget authority enacted for 2020 From 1950 to 1988, the enterprise expanded ing legislation. The Republican staff of and 2021, respectively, that have been from New England-area luncheonettes, clam the Budget Committee and the Con- designated as either for an emergency stands, and pizza shops to the Dunfey Hotel gressional Budget Office prepared this or for overseas contingency operations, Corporation, whose hallmark became refur- report pursuant to section 308(b) of the OCO, pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of bishing downtrodden inner-city hotels. When Congressional Budget Act. The infor- the Corporation acquired Omni Hotels Inter- the Balanced Budget and Emergency national—with its dozens of properties mation included in this report is cur- Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended. worldwide, including London and Paris— rent through July 17, 2020. Funding that receives either of these Jack kept the corporate headquarters rooted Since I filed the last scorekeeping re- designations results in cap adjustments in Hampton, NH, to help preserve the close port on June 4, 2020, three measures to enforceable discretionary spending employee-management relationship that was with significant enforceable budgetary limits. There is no limit on either so much a part of the early family business. effects have been enacted. Two of those emergency or OCO spending; however, The acquisition and restoration of the his- measures, the Paycheck Protection any Senator may challenge the des- toric Parker House Hotel in Boston in 1968— in the era of assassinations, the Vietnam Program Flexibility Act of 2020, P.L. ignation with a point of order to strike War, and Civil Rights Movement—provided 116–142, and the Emergency Aid for Re- the designation on the floor. Jack and his siblings a prominent base to ad- turning Americans Affected by In addition to the tables provided by vance their beliefs in social justice. Coronavirus Act, P.L. 116–148, were des- Budget Committee Republican staff, I

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This information Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- estry Security 2 Nonsecurity 2 is used to enforce aggregate spending Budget Authority ...... 10,430 0 0 0 levels in budget resolutions under CBA Outlays ...... 10,430 0 0 0 Statutory Discretionary Limits ...... 671,500 626,500 Armed Services Amount Provided by Senate Appropriations Subcommittee section 311. CBO’s estimates show that Budget Authority ...... 32 0 0 0 current levels of spending for fiscal Outlays ...... 35 0 0 0 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Banking, Housing, and Urban Related Agencies ...... 0 7 year 2020 exceed amounts in last year’s Affairs Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- budget resolution by $68.6 billion in Budget Authority ...... 169 0 4 21 lated Agencies ...... 0 0 Outlays ...... 169 0 4 21 Defense ...... 45 0 budget authority and $55.1 billion in Commerce, Science, and Energy and Water Development ...... 0 0 outlays—2020, Tables 1–2. Revenues are Transportation Financial Services and General Govern- Budget Authority...... 7 0 0 0 ment ...... 0 0 $114.8 billion below the revenue floor. Outlays ...... 7 0 0 0 Homeland Security ...... 0 9 As well, Social Security outlays are at Energy and Natural Resources Interior, Environment, and Related Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 Agencies ...... 0 0 levels assumed for 2020, while Social Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 Labor, Health and Human Services, Security revenues are $16 million above Environment and Public Works Education, and Related Agencies .... 0 24,679 Budget Authority ...... 8,058 0 0 0 Legislative Branch ...... 0 1 levels assumed in budget. Outlays ...... 415 0 0 0 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, For fiscal year 2021, the current law Finance and Related Agencies ...... 0 83,233 Budget Authority ...... 50,913 0 0 0 State, Foreign Operations, and Related levels are $1,180.0 billion and $667.8 bil- Outlays ...... 49,452 0 0 0 Programs ...... 0 0 lion in budget authority and outlays, Foreign Relations Transportation and Housing and Urban Budget Authority...... 2 0 0 0 Development, and Related Agencies 0 4,400 respectively, below allowable levels— Outlays ...... 37 0 0 0 2021, Tables 1–2. This spending room Homeland Security and Gov- Current Level Total ...... 45 112,329 will be spent down as regular appro- ernmental Affairs Total Enacted Above (+) or Below Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 (¥) Statutory Limits ...... ¥671,455 ¥514,171 priations bills are enacted for fiscal Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 Judiciary This table is current through July 17, 2020. year 2021. Revenues and Social Secu- Budget Authority ...... 12 0 0 0 1 This table excludes spending pursuant to adjustments to the discre- rity levels are at the levels assumed by Outlays ...... 12 0 0 0 tionary spending limits. These adjustments are allowed for certain purposes Health, Education, Labor, and in section 251(b)(2) of BBEDCA. the fiscal year 2021 deemed budget for Pensions 2 ¥ Security spending is defined as spending in the National Defense budg- this budget year. Over the fiscal year Budget Authority ...... 720 0 0 0 et function (050) and nonsecurity spending is defined as all other spending. Outlays ...... ¥997 0 0 0 2021–2025 and fiscal year 2021–2030 pe- Rules and Administration riod, revenues are $5 million and $28 Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 TABLE D.—SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE—EN- Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 million, respectively, greater than rev- Intelligence ACTED CHANGES IN MANDATORY SPENDING PROGRAMS enue levels assumed in the deemed Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 (CHIMPS) Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 budget resolution. These revenue in- Veterans’ Affairs [Budget authority, millions of dollars] creases are due to the enactment of the Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 2020 Hong Kong Autonomy Act earlier this Indian Affairs month. Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 CHIMPS Limit for Fiscal Year 2020 ...... 15,000 Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 CBO’s report also provides informa- Small Business Senate Appropriations Subcommittees tion needed to enforce the Senate pay- Budget Authority...... 0 0 0 0 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies 0 Outlays ...... 0 0 0 0 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies ...... 5,737 as-you-go, PAYGO, rule (2021, Table 3). Defense ...... 0 This rule is enforced under section 4106 Total Energy and Water Development ...... 0 Budget Authority ... 68,903 0 4 21 Financial Services and General Government ...... 0 of the 2018 budget resolution. The Sen- Outlays ...... 59,560 0 4 21 Homeland Security ...... 0 ate PAYGO scorecard currently shows Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies ...... 0 This table is current through July 17, 2020. This table tracks the spend- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Re- an enacted deficit decrease of $1 mil- ing effects of legislation enacted compared to allowable levels. Each author- lated Agencies ...... 9,263 lion over the fiscal year 2020–2025 pe- izing committee’s initial 2020 allocation can be found in the Senate Budget Legislative Branch ...... 0 Committee Chairman’s Congressional Record filing on September 9, 2019. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related riod and $7 million over the fiscal year Initial allocations for the 2021, 2021–2025, and 2021–2030 periods can be Agencies ...... 0 2020–2030 period due to passage of the found in the Chairman’s May 4, 2020 filing. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs ...... 0 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Hong Kong Autonomy Act. The budg- Related Agencies ...... 0 etary effects of P.L. 116–142 and P.L. TABLE B.—SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE— ENACTED REGULAR DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS 1 Current Level Total ...... 15,000 116–148 are not included in this table ¥ [Budget authority, in millions of dollars] Total CHIMPS Above (+) or Below ( ) Budget due to the emergency designations in- Resolution ...... 0 cluded in the acts based on authorities 2020 This table is current through July 17, 2020. included in section 4112 of the fiscal 2 2 year 2018 congressional budget resolu- Security Nonsecurity TABLE E.—SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE—EN- tion, H. Con. Res. 71, 115th Congress. Statutory Discretionary Limits 666,500 621,500 ACTED CHANGES IN MANDATORY SPENDING PROGRAMS This submission also includes a table Amount Provided by Senate Appropriations Subcommittee (CHIMPS) tracking the Senate’s budget enforce- Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies ...... 0 23,493 [Budget authority, millions of dollars] ment activity on the floor since the en- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- forcement filing on May 4, 2020. Since lated Agencies ...... 5,695 64,980 2021 Defense ...... 622,522 143 that filing, one point of order was Energy and Water Development ...... 24,250 24,093 CHIMPS Limit for Fiscal Year 2021 ...... 15,000 raised. On June 15, 2020, I raised a Financial Services and General Govern- Senate Appropriations Subcommittees ment ...... 35 23,793 PAYGO point of order against S. Amdt. Homeland Security ...... 2,383 48,085 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies 0 1617, the Great American Outdoors Act, Interior, Environment, and Related Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies ...... 0 Agencies ...... 0 35,989 Defense ...... 0 which CBO estimated as increasing the Labor, Health and Human Services, Energy and Water Development ...... 0 on-budget deficit by more than $17 bil- Education, and Related Agencies .... 0 183,042 Financial Services and General Government ...... 0 Legislative Branch ...... 0 5,049 Homeland Security ...... 0 lion over the fiscal year 2020–2030 pe- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies ...... 0 riod. This point of order was waived by and Related Agencies ...... 11,315 92,171 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Re- State, Foreign Operations, and Related lated Agencies ...... 0 the Senate by a vote of 68–30. Programs ...... 0 46,685 Legislative Branch ...... 0 All years in the accompanying tables Transportation and Housing and Urban Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Development, and Related Agencies 300 73,977 Agencies ...... 0 are fiscal years. State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs ...... 0 I ask unanimous consent that the ac- Current Level Total ...... 666,500 621,500 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and companying tables be printed in the Total Enacted Above (+) or Below Related Agencies ...... 0 (¥) Statutory Limits ...... 0 0 RECORD. Current Level Total ...... 0 There being no ojbection, the mate- This table is current through July 17, 2020. Total CHIMPS Above (+) or Below (¥) Budget 1 This table excludes spending pursuant to adjustments to the discre- Resolution ...... ¥15,000 rial was ordered to be printed in the tionary spending limits. These adjustments are allowed for certain purposes RECORD, as follows: in section 251(b)(2) of BBEDCA. This table is current through July 17, 2020.

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2020 Emergency and Overseas Contingency Operations Designated Spending Emergency Overseas Contingency Operations

Security 1 Nonsecurity 1 Security 1 Nonsecurity 1

Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 (P.L. 116–20) 2 ...... 0 8 0 0 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116–93) ...... 1,771 0 70,855 0 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116–94) ...... 6,229 535 645 8,000 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 116–113) ...... 0 843 0 0 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116–127) ...... 82 2,389 0 0 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116–136) ...... 10,525 319,158 0 0 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116–139) ...... 0 162,100 0 0 Current Level Total ...... 18,607 485,033 71,500 8,000 This table is current through July 17, 2020. 1 Security spending is defined as spending in the National Defense budget function (050) and nonsecurity spending is defined as all other spending. 2 The Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 was enacted after the publication of CBO’s May 2019 baseline but before the Senate Budget Committee Chairman published the deemed budget resolution for 2020 in the Congressional Record. Pursuant to the Bipatisan Budget Act of 2019, the budgetary effects of this legislation have been incorporated into the current level as previously enacted funds.

TABLE G.—SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE—ENACTED EMERGENCY AND OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS SPENDING [Budget authority, millions of dollars]

2020 Emergency and Overseas Contingency Operations Designated Spending Emergency Overseas Contingency Operations

Security 1 Nonsecurity 1 Security 1 Nonsecurity 1

Current Level Total ...... 0 0 0 0 his table is current through July 17, 2021. 1 Security spending is defined as spending in the National Defense budget function (050) and nonsecurity spending is defined as all other spending.

U.S. CONGRESS, Since our last letter dated June 4, 2020, the TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR SPEND- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Congress has cleared and the President has ING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020, AS OF Washington, DC, July 23, 2020. signed the following legislation that has sig- JULY 17, 2020 Hon. MIKE ENZI, nificant effects on budget authority, outlays, [In billions of dollars] Chairman, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Sen- and revenues in fiscal year 2020: ate, Washington, DC. Current DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Budget Current Level shows the effects of Congressional action on Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–142); and Over/Under Resolution Level (¥) the fiscal year 2020 budget and is current Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Resolution through July 17, 2020. This report is sub- Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- On-Budget 116–148). tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as Budget Authority ...... 4,318.8 4,387.4 68.6 Sincerely, Outlays ...... 3,947.1 4,002.2 55.1 amended. ¥ PHILLIP L. SWAGEL, Revenues ...... 2,740.5 2,625.7 114.8 The estimates of budget authority, out- Off-Budget lays, and revenues are consistent with the Director. Social Security Outlays a 961.2 961.2 0.0 allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary Enclosure. Social Security Revenues 940.4 940.4 0.0 levels printed in the Congressional Record on Source: Congressional Budget Office. September 9, 2019, pursuant to section 204 of a Excludes administrative expenses paid from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 (Public Fund of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget, but are Law 116–37). appropriated annually. TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020, AS OF JULY 17, 2020 [In millions of dollars]

Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Previously Enacted ab Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 2,740,538 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 2,397,769 2,309,887 n.a. Authorizing and Appropriation legislation ...... 0 595,528 0 Offsetting receipts ...... ¥954,573 ¥954,573 n.a. Total, Previously Enacted ...... 1,443,196 1,950,842 2,740,538 Enacted Legislation Authorizing Legislation Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (Div. B, P.L. 116–59) ...... 693 667 0 Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 (Div. B, P.L. 116–69) ...... 8,058 415 0 Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (P.L. 116–71) ...... ¥2 ¥2 0 Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act (P.L. 116–91) ...... ¥720 ¥997 0 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (P.L. 116–92) ...... 32 35 1 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Div. I–K, M–Q, P.L. 116–94) ...... 8,360 6,720 ¥34,449 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 116–113) ...... ¥19 ¥9 10 Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2020 (P.L. 116–123) ...... 110 110 0 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116–127) ...... 53,072 53,276 ¥80,388 A bill to make technical corrections to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act (P.L. 116–132) ...... 12 12 0 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (P.L. 116–142) c ...... — — — Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (P.L. 116–148) c ...... — — — Subtotal, Authorizing Legislation ...... 69,596 60,227 ¥114,826 Appropriation Legislation ab Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 (Div. A, P.L. 116–59) d ...... 0 128 0 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L. 116–93) ...... 884,979 530,980 0 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Div. A–H, P.L. 116–94) e ...... 1,585,345 1,239,739 0 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (Title IX, P.L. 116–113) ...... 843 334 0 Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2020 (P.L. 116–123) ...... 7,767 1,041 0 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116–127) ...... 2,471 843 0 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116–136) ...... 329,501 98,680 0 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116–139) ...... 162,100 113,132 0 Subtotal, Appropriation Legislation ...... 2,973,006 1,984,877 0 Total, Enacted Legislation c ...... 3,042,602 2,045,104 ¥114,826 Entitlements and Mandatories ...... ¥98,431 6,242 0 Total Current Level bc ...... 4,387,367 4,002,188 2,625,712 Total Senate Resolution f ...... 4,318,804 3,947,105 2,740,538 Current Level Over Senate Resolution ...... 68,563 55,083 n.a.

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Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Current Level Under Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 114,826 Source: Congressional Budget Office. n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = public law; — = excluded from current level. a Sections 1001–1004 of the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114–255) require that certain funding provided for 2017 through 2026 to the Department of Health and Human Services—in particular the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health—be excluded from estimates for the purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Deficit Control Act) and the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (Congressional Budget Act). Therefore, the amounts shown in this report do not include $567 million in budget authority and $798 million in estimated outlays. b For purposes of enforcing section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act in the Senate, the aggregate spending and revenue levels for 2020 published in the Congressional Record on September 9, 2019, by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget pursuant to section 204 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 (P.L. 116–37) do not include budget authority, outlays, or revenues for off-budget amounts. As a result, amounts in this current level report do not include those items. c Spending and revenue effects designated as an emergency pursuant to Section 4112 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, do not count for certain budgetary enforcement purposes in the Senate. These amounts, which are not included in the current level totals, are as follows: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (P.L. 116–136) ...... 1,442,111 927,876 ¥568,425 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (P.L. 116–139) ...... 321,335 321,335 0 Student Veteran Corona virus Response Act of 2020 (P.L. 116–140) ...... 5 5 0 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (P.L. 116–142) ...... 0 0 ¥9,498 Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Corona virus Act (P.L. 116–148) ...... 1 1 0 Total ...... 1,763,452 1,249,217 ¥577,923

d Section 124 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020 (division A of P.L. 116–59), appropriated funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Defense) and designated those amounts as funding for overseas contingency operations. That provision took effect upon enactment on September 27, 2019. e In consultation with the House and Senate Committees on the Budget and the Office of Management and Budget, rescissions of emergency funding that was not designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall not count for certain budgetary enforcement purposes. These amounts, which are not included in the current level totals, are as follows: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Division H, P.L. 116–94) ...... ¥7 0 0

f Section 204 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 requires the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget to publish the aggregate spending and revenue levels for fiscal year 2020; those aggregate levels were first published in the Congressional Record on September 9, 2019. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget has the authority to revise the budgetary aggregates for the budgetary effects of certain revenue and spending measures pursuant to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, as updated by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019. Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Original Aggregates printed on September 9, 2019 ...... 3,703,553 3,680,696 2,740,538 Revisions: Adjustment for P.L. 116–59, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 ...... 693 795 0 Adjustment for P.L. 116–69, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019 ...... 4,750 4,050 0 Adjustment for P.L. 116–93, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, and P.L. 116–94, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 ...... 107,126 47,534 0 Adjustment for P.L. 116–113, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act ...... 843 334 0 Adjustment for P.L. 116–123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ...... 7,767 1,041 0 Adjustment for P.L. 116–127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and P.L. 116–136, the CARES Act, and P.L. 116–139, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care En- hancement Act ...... 494,072 212,655 0 Revised Senate Resolution ...... 4,318,804 3,947,105 2,740,538

U.S. CONGRESS, tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as that has significant effects on budget au- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, amended. thority, outlays, and revenues in fiscal year Washington, DC, July 23, 2020. The estimates of budget authority, out- 2021: Hon. MIKE ENZI, lays, and revenues are consistent with the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Chairman, Committee on the Budget, allocations, aggregates, and other budgetary Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–142); and U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. levels printed in the Congressional Record on Emergency Aid for Returning Americans May 4, 2020, pursuant to section 205 of the Bi- Affected by Coronavirus Act (Public Law DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report partisan Budget Act of 2019 (Public Law 116– 116–148). shows the effects of Congressional action on 37). Sincerely, the fiscal year 2021 budget and is current Since our last current level dated June 4, PHILLIP L. SWAGEL, through July 17, 2020. This report is sub- 2020, the Congress has cleared and the Presi- Director. mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- dent has signed the following legislation Enclosure. TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021, AS OF JULY 17, 2020 [In billions of dollars]

Current Level Budget Current Over/Under (¥) Resolution Level Resolution

On-Budget Budget Authority ...... 3,832.2 2,652.2 ¥1,180.0 Outlays ...... 4,008.7 3,340.9 ¥667.8 Revenues ...... 2,800.4 2,800.4 0.0 Off-Budget Social Security Outlays a ...... 1,016.3 1,016.3 0.0 Social Security Revenues ...... 1,001.1 1,001.1 0.0 Source: Congressional Budget Office. a Excludes administrative expenses paid from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget, but are appropriated an- nually.

TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE SENATE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021, AS OF JULY 17, 2020 [In millions of dollars]

Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Previously Enacted abc Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 2,800,378 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 2,509,325 2,416,969 n.a. Authorizing and Appropriation legislation ...... 0 810,690 0 Offsetting receipts ...... ¥1,029,908 ¥1,030,145 n.a. Total, Previously Enacted ...... 1,479,417 2,197,514 2,800,378 Enacted Legislation Authorizing Legislation Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (P.L. 116–142) c ...... — — — Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (P.L. 116–148) c ...... — — —

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Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Total, Enacted Legislation ...... 0 0 0 Entitlements and Mandatories ...... 1,172,808 1,143,371 0 Total Current Level bc ...... 2,652,225 3,340,885 2,800,378 Total Senate Resolution d ...... 3,832,200 4,008,705 2,800,378 Current Level Over Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Current Level Under Senate Resolution ...... 1,179,975 667,820 n.a. Memorandum Revenues, 2021–2030 Senate Current Level c ...... n.a. n.a. 35,724,106 Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 35,724,078 Current Level Over Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 28 Current Level Under Senate Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Source: Congressional Budget Office. n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = public law; — = excluded from current level. a Sections 1001–1004 of the 21st Century Cures Act (P.L. 114–255) require that certain funding provided for 2017 through 2026 to the Department of Health and Human Services—in particular the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health—be excluded from estimates for the purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Deficit Control Act) and the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (Congressional Budget Act). Therefore, the amounts shown in this report do not include $646 million in estimated prior outlays. b For purposes of enforcing section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act in the Senate, the aggregate spending and revenue levels for 2021 published in the Congressional Record on May 4, 2020, by the Chairman of the Senate Com- mittee on the Budget pursuant to section 205 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 (P.L. 116–37) do not include budget authority, outlays, or revenues for off-budget amounts. As a result, amounts in this current level report do not in- clude those items. c Current level excludes budgetary effects designated as an emergency pursuant to section 4112 of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. As a result, this report excludes $68,534 million in budget authority, $72,977 million in outlays, and all revenue effects stemming from legislation enacted before the Chair of the Senate Committee on the Budget published aggregate spending and revenues for fiscal year 2021 in the Congressional Record on May 4, 2020. It also excludes the budgetary effects of other laws, enacted this session, which were designated as emergency requirements in accordance with section 4112 of H. Con. Res 71. Those amounts are as follows: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (P.L. 116–142) ...... 0 0 ¥8,091 Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (P.L. 116–148) ...... 1 1 0 Total ...... 1 1 ¥8,091

d Section 205 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 requires the Chair of the Senate Committee on the Budget to publish the aggregate spending and revenue levels for fiscal year 2021; those aggregate levels were first published in the Congressional Record on May 4, 2020. The Chair of the Senate Committee on the Budget has the authority to revise the budgetary aggregates for the budgetary effects of certain revenue and spending measures pursuant to the Con- gressional Budget Act of 1974 and H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, as updated by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Original Aggregates Printed on May 4, 2020: ...... 3,832,200 4,008,705 2,800,378

TABLE 3.—SUMMARY OF THE SENATE PAY-AS-YOU-GO SCORECARD AS OF JULY 17, 2020 [In millions of dollars]

2020– 2020– 2020 2021 2025 2030

Beginning Balance a ...... 0 0 0 0 Enacted Legislation bc Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010, P.L. 116–142) d ...... — — — — Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 (S. 3744, P.L. 116–145) ...... * * * * Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act (S. 4091, P.L. 116–148) d ...... — — — — Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440, P.L. 116–149) ...... 0 0 ¥1 ¥7 * * ¥1 ¥7 Impact on Deficit ...... * * ¥1 ¥7 Total Change in Outlays ...... * * 4 21 Total Change in Revenues ...... * * 5 28 Source: Congressional Budget Office. * = between ¥$500,000 and $500,000; = excluded from PAYGO scorecard. a On May 4, 2020, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget reset the Senate’s Pay-As-You-Go Scorecard to zero for all fiscal years. b The amounts shown represent the estimated effect of the public laws on the deficit. c Excludes off-budget amounts. d All amounts in this Act are designated as emergency requirements pursuant to section 4112(a) of H. Con. Res. 71 (115th Congress).

ENFORCEMENT REPORT OF POINTS OF ORDER RAISED SINCE THE FY 2021 ENFORCEMENT FILING

Vote Date Measure Violation Motion to Waive Result

118 June 15, 2020 ...... S.Amdt. #1617, Great American Outdoors Act, to H.R. 1957 ...... 4106(a)-Senate-Pay-As-You-Go Violation 1 ...... Sen. Gardner (R–CO) ...... 68–30, waived 1 Senator Enzi raised a point of order against the measure pursuant to section 4106(a) of H. Con. Res. 71, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018, because the amendemt would increase on-budget deficits.

FY2021 NATIONAL DEFENSE serving overseas, including a 3 percent our national security. BIW is known AUTHORIZATION ACT pay raise for our troops in this year’s throughout the fleet for the high-qual- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise bill, and sets policy for our Nation’s ity of its ships, proving time and again today to express my support for the military and critical national defense that ‘‘Bath Built is Best Built.’’ National Defense Authorization Act, priorities. I commend Chairman INHOFE To ensure we have the ships we need which passed the Senate today with and Ranking Member REED for their to provide for a strong national de- strong bipartisan support, and to high- leadership and bipartisan work on this fense, the bill also contains an amend- light a number of its important provi- important legislation, which contains ment I authored with Senator KING as sions, as well as amendments that I many provisions important to Maine my cosponsor, which would prohibit have authored to support robust ship- and the Nation. Let me emphasize how the Navy from reducing the current building and to ensure the Navy is pre- proud I am of Maine’s many contribu- 104-ship destroyer requirement unless pared for future pandemics. tions to our national defense. the Secretary submits a formal certifi- The NDAA represents one of I am pleased that the NDAA includes cation and report to Congress justi- Congress’s most important responsibil- authorization for two Arleigh-Burke fying such a change. This process ities. For the past 59 consecutive years, destroyers, one of which will be built would require the Secretary of the Congress has come together in a bipar- by the highly skilled men and women Navy to certify that any proposed re- tisan manner to craft this annual legis- at Bath Iron Works. In Maine, we are ductions in the number of ships would lation. The NDAA authorizes funding very proud of the vital role that Bath not jeopardize our national security to support our brave military members Iron Works plays in contributing to and that the Navy would be able to

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She enjoys making to maintain a strong Navy capable of porting our State during the health her students excited to study science, projecting power and maintaining pres- crisis, taking on tasks such as fit-test- and they have learned to expect a new ence anywhere across the globe. ing healthcare workers for N95 masks, project each time they enter her class- In January, when news began to leak helping the Maine CDC inventory its room. that the Department’s budget request supplies and deliver PPE and ventila- Michelle has taught science for 13 would dramatically reduce procure- tors across the State, and setting up an years at Buddy Taylor Middle School. ment of DDG–51’s in the 5-year budget external triage tent outside of the She also serves as an adviser for the plan, I sent a letter to Defense Sec- Togus VA Medical Center. school’s after-school STEM club. retary Esper expressing my strong ob- This bill also provides authorization I extend my best wishes to Michelle jections. To date, the Navy has still for an important perimeter security for receiving this award and look for- not adequately justified such deep cuts construction project at the Navy’s de- ward to hearing of her continued good in ship procurement, which would have tachment in Cutler, Maine, which will work in the years to come.∑ devastating effects on our defense in- ensure the security of an important in- f dustrial base, including our private stallation that allows Navy com- TRIBUTE TO LEENA HALL-YOUNG shipyards. This amendment and this manders to communicate with U.S. and bill will help to protect our ship- NATO ships, planes, and submarines ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I building industrial base, which will be operating in the Atlantic. This project am pleased to honor Leena Hall-Young, essential to reach the goal of a 355-ship was the Navy’s No. 1 unfunded military the Duval County Teacher of the Year Navy. construction priority. at Raines High School in Jacksonville, This bill also includes important pro- There are so many other provisions FL. visions for the Portsmouth Naval Ship- of this bill that I am proud to support. Leena is a tenth grade language arts yard in Kittery. The NDAA authorizes Just to identify a few, the United teacher at Raines High School where $160 million for the first phase of fund- States-Israel Security Assistance Au- she considers her role as a teacher to ing for PNSY’s Multi-Mission Dry thorization Act of 2020, which I cospon- be a facilitator in releasing every Dock No. 1 extension military con- sored, was incorporated into the bill child’s potential. Superintendent Diana struction project, which will be author- and would authorize important secu- Greene describes Leena as a vibrant ized and funded over 3 years due to its rity assistance, energy and agricul- and talented educator who has dedi- large size. This project will ensure our tural cooperation, and provide other cated her career to her students. Leena Nation’s submarines stay well main- authorities to support our steadfast is credited with fostering a professional tained and at sea for years to come. ally Israel. learning environment for her col- In addition, the NDAA contains pro- Another amendment I offered which leagues. Under her leadership, her visions I championed along with Sen- was incorporated into the bill would re- school has seen reading proficiency ator SHAHEEN, which will help our quire DOD to study its military re- rates increase by double digits. PNSY firefighters develop alternative quirements for negative air pressure Leena is the chairwoman of the work schedules and exempt public ship- room containment systems which are English language arts department and yard workers from DOD’s government used to isolate patients with con- helps to create learning opportunities lodging program when it would ad- tagious illnesses, necessary equipment for her colleagues by supporting first versely affect their mission. I believe is essential for DOD to suc- year teachers. She also participates in In further support of both our public cessfully combat and contain future Duval County’s Innovative Educator and private shipyards, the bill also in- pandemics. Program. cludes an amendment I authored that The bill also authorizes the creation I extend my best wishes and thanks directs the Navy to report on its plans of a new Pacific Deterrence Initiative to Leena for her passion as a teacher, to prevent and mitigate the impacts of to provide increased security assist- and I look forward to learning of her future pandemics, including at private ance and engagement throughout the continued good work.∑ and public shipyards, by focusing on Indo-Pacific region in response to an f the health and safety of the shipyard increasingly aggressive Chinese Com- TRIBUTE TO SAMANTHA HOWER workers. Amidst the current COVID–19 munist Party. ∑ pandemic, I led a number of bipartisan Enactment of this NDAA is vitally Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I letters from the Maine delegation and important for the security of our Na- have the privilege to honor Samantha spoke with the Secretary of the Navy tion, our servicemembers and their Hower, the Lee County Teacher of the to encourage the Department to do families. I look forward to the Senate’s Year from Mariner High School in Cape more to protect our shipyard workers’ conference with the House and quickly Coral, FL. health and safety. My amendment con- sending the final fiscal year 2021 NDAA Samantha is the Visual Arts Teacher tinues that effort, and I again thank to the President’s desk. at Mariner High School and has worked Chairman INHOFE and Ranking Member for 7 years in the Lee County School f REED for adopting it as part of their District. Under Samantha’s leadership, substitute amendment. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS the school’s STEM Academy has be- This NDAA also makes continued in- come the STEAM Academy, with an vestments in America’s air power, au- art curriculum added to science, tech- thorizing 95 fifth-generation Joint TRIBUTE TO MICHELLE COOLICAN nology, engineering, and math. She Strike Fighter aircraft and seven CH– ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I also began the school’s first National 53K King Stallion helicopters. The am pleased to recognize Michelle Art Honor Society and supports nearby workers at Pratt & Whitney’s North Coolican, the Flagler County Teacher elementary and middle school art pro- Berwick factory are proud of their con- of the Year from Buddy Taylor Middle grams. tributions in making the F–35’s top-of- School in Palm Coast, FL. Samantha holds that an education is line engine the best in the sky, and Michelle believes the Teacher of the able to transform a child’s entire life. Hunting Dearborn in Fryberg has been Year award goes beyond her personal She urges her students to ask the ques- making important contributions to achievement; she considers it an honor tion why: Why do they like something, both the F–35 and CH–53K programs for for the entire teaching profession. She and why do they do what they do? She years. credits her colleagues, the school’s ad- does this until they begin to ask these The NDAA also provides important ministration for its learning environ- questions themselves. When this hap- authorizations for the Maine National ment, and the students she works with pens, Samantha knows they have found Guard, including a provision ensuring every day for this recognition. comfort in taking risks.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.025 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4467 While Samantha always wants her they do. This has led him to travel the sets high expectations in the classroom students to do their best and earn good world to research history, cultures, and to allow students to see challenges as grades, she strives for them to walk archaeology. After returning home, he opportunities. She loves to create a out of her classroom knowing how to found that these teaching experiences space in which children can confidently think and respond to circumstances enhanced his own classroom instruc- undertake challenges. with prudence. Since opening her ad- tion. This enhanced knowledge has en- In addition to organizing the St. vanced placement classes to all stu- abled him to help his students to better Johns County Math Conference and dents 2 years ago, her students have understand and develop a passion for presenting at various mathematics produced the highest AP 2D studio art American and world history. conferences, Lori also offers monthly scores in the school district. Her goal I express my sincere thanks and ap- professional development meetings for is to prepare her students for college preciation to Travis for his devotion to her fellow math teachers. She is pas- and careers through gaining experience helping his students to succeed. I look sionate about investing in her col- and developing skills above and beyond forward to hearing of his continued leagues and hopes her work makes an their peers. success in his future endeavors.∑ impact on students in her district and I am pleased to recognize Samantha f beyond. for her hard work. I extend to her my I convey my best wishes to Lori for TRIBUTE TO ROB PASCHALL warmest regards, and I look forward to her dedication to her students. I look hearing of her continued success in the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I forward to hearing of her continued years ahead.∑ recognize Rob Paschall, the Orange success.∑ f County Teacher of the Year at West f Creek Elementary School in Orlando, TRIBUTE TO RYAN MITCHELL FL. TRIBUTE TO PAUL RICHARDSON ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Rob has been an educator for 27 years ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Ryan Mitchell, the Hamilton and currently teaches fifth grade at honor Paul Richardson, the Bay Coun- County Teacher of the Year from Ham- West Creek Elementary School. In the ty Teacher of the Year at Tom P. ilton County High School in Jasper, past year, more than 80 percent of Haney Technical Center in Callaway, FL. Rob’s students demonstrated learning FL. Ryan is an instructional coach at gains, one of many measurable changes Paul is an instructor in welding tech- Hamilton County High School and has credited to his teaching practices. Out- nology and teaches the foundational worked with Hamilton County Schools side of the classroom, Rob regularly program at Tom P. Haney Technical since 2018. He assists middle school and sponsors the school safety patrols, Center. His class covers a broad base of high school teachers with instructional serves as a teacher liaison for the PTA, knowledge and skills such as manage- modeling, lessons and planning, and and works closely with the Florida De- ment, environmental issues, and safe- demonstrating various methods of partment of Education’s Writing ty. Paul’s goal is to prepare students teaching. He also monitors students’ Rangefinder Committee. for employment in the welding indus- progress from within the schools. Throughout his educational career, try. He also instructs advanced welding Ryan believes he would not have re- Rob looks to find at least one success technology for students who have dem- ceived this award if not for the support each day worth celebrating. He believes onstrated a mastery of his of his family and friends. He is grateful in teaching intentionally and works to foundational program. for the countless relationships he has understand his student’s unique learn- Paul is the first instructor at Tom P. developed in Hamilton County and ing styles. Rob develops lesson plans Haney Technical Center to receive this throughout Florida. It is these rela- designed to meet the needs of each stu- award. It is also the first time Bay tionships that have made him the dent, highlighting their strengths and County has named a technical school teacher he is today. finding areas in need of improvement. teacher ‘‘Teacher of the Year.’’ Paul Ryan is also very thankful for his Colleagues describe Rob as a humble credited his colleagues for this achieve- students and considers it an honor to teacher that enjoys educating younger ment, noting their combined work be their teacher. Each day, he looks generations. He strives to help his stu- helps students with their education. He forward to teaching his students, dents improve each day and attributes was thankful to see that the impor- knowing they are the next generation their growth and success to their dedi- tance of technical education was recog- of future leaders. Ryan makes sure he cation and hard work. nized. is available to answer all of his stu- I would like to express my sincere ap- I extend my sincere thanks and grati- dent’s questions, and he hopes they preciation to Rob for his strong com- tude to Paul for his dedication to his learn half as much from him as he mitment to his students. I look for- students, and I look forward to hearing learns from them. ward to hearing of his continued good of his continued good work in the years I offer my sincere gratitude to Ryan work in the years to come.∑ ahead.∑ for his work to help students. I look f f forward to hearing of his continued TRIBUTE TO LORI PRICE TRIBUTE TO VANESSA VALLE good work in the years to come.∑ ∑ ∑ f Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Lori Price, the St. Johns am pleased to honor Vanessa Valle, the TRIBUTE TO TRAVIS O’STEEN County Teacher of the Year from the Miami-Dade County Teacher of the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I Webster School in St. Augustine, FL. Year at Hialeah Gardens High School am pleased to recognize Travis Lori teaches first grade at the Web- in Hialeah Gardens, FL. O’Steen, the Dixie County Teacher of ster School and believes in giving her While in high school, one of the Year at Dixie County High School students the opportunity to succeed no Vanessa’s teachers inspired her to be- in Cross City, FL. matter their circumstances. She is come a teacher. Since then, she has Travis currently teaches U.S. history honored to be the person who pushes dedicated her life to educate and trans- at Dixie County High School. Travis her students to go above and beyond form the lives of students, similar to earned his bachelor’s degree in religion what is expected of them. how hers was changed. and history from William Carey Uni- A veteran teacher of more than 30 Vanessa considers her job to be more versity. After completing his world years, Lori has a positive approach to than just teaching and imparting travels, he felt he could bring his stud- teaching math. She prompts her stu- knowledge onto her students. She also ies and global experience as a teacher dents to think like mathematicians so seeks to bring empathy to the class- to his students. Previously, he taught they can develop confidence in their room and commits to helping turn finance, English, and the performing ability to solve problems. their dreams into reality. Vanessa’s arts for high school students. Lori has faith in her students and colleagues note she is always willing to Travis has always been interested in considers it her job as an educator to go the extra mile to help not only her learning why people believe in what help them reach their potential. She students, but also her fellow teachers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.029 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S4468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 Vanessa teaches English to students tend my best wishes for his continued the Federal Register for publication the of all levels at Hialeah Gardens High success.∑ enclosed notice stating that the na- School and has taught for more than 15 f tional emergency declared with respect years. She also serves as the lead to the situation in Mali in Executive teacher for the school’s academy of law TRIBUTE TO NICOLE THORNTON Order 13882 of July 26, 2019, is to con- studies, is a literacy coach, and is the ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I tinue in effect beyond July 26, 2020. chair of the reading department. She recognize Nicole Thornton, the Levy The situation in Mali, including re- currently is studying to earn her doc- County Teacher of the Year at Bronson peated violations of ceasefire arrange- torate degree in English education at Middle/High School in Bronson, FL. ments made pursuant to the 2015 Florida International University. Nicole possesses a ‘‘nothing-is-impos- Agreement on Peace and Reconcili- I would like to thank Vanessa for her sible’’ mentality and a ‘‘will-do’’ atti- ation in Mali; the expansion of ter- dedication and look forward to hearing tude when advising students of oppor- rorist activities into southern and cen- of her continued good work in the tunities in and outside of the class- tral Mali; the intensification of drug years to come.∑ room. trafficking and trafficking in persons, f As a guidance counselor, Nicole un- human rights abuses, and hostage-tak- ing; and the intensification of attacks TRIBUTE TO SYNDIE WHITE derstands the challenges that students face upon graduation, and she works against civilians, the Malian defense ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I hard to ensure they are prepared. She and security forces, the United Nations honor Syndie White, the Palm Beach advises her students on their future Multidimensional Integrated Stabiliza- County Teacher of the Year at Elbridge academics, as she is passionate about tion Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and Gale Elementary School in Wellington, secondary school education. Nicole is international security presences, con- FL. always looking to providing a path for tinues to pose an unusual and extraor- Syndie is a math, science, and social students to develop socially and emo- dinary threat to the national security studies teacher for third graders at El- tionally. and foreign policy of the United States. bridge Gale Elementary School. She Nicole has more than 15 years of ex- Therefore, I have determined that it is also tutors struggling students, leads perience in education administration, necessary to continue the national an engineering club, runs a robotics including leadership and teaching posi- emergency declared in Executive Order 13882 with respect to the situation in program, and dedicates her spare time tions. She has been at Bronson Middle/ Mali. to mentoring young women at her High School since 2018. She previously DONALD J. TRUMP. school and at church. worked as an assistant principal in THE WHITE HOUSE, July 23, 2020. Syndie credits her success to her fa- Ocala, FL. Nicole earned her doctorate ther. Watching his hard work ethic for in education from Walden University in f more than 30 years taught her that 2013 and her master of education from MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE anything is possible for her to achieve. National-Louis University and 2007. At 11:10 a.m., a message from the She works to bring passion and hard I extend my sincere thanks and grati- House of Representatives, delivered by work, not only to her classroom, but tude to Nicole for her dedication to Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, also to extracurricular school activi- students, and I offer my best wishes for announced that the House has passed ties she undertakes. her continued success in the coming the following bill, in which it request Syndie’s colleagues consider her the years.∑ the concurrence of the Senate: epitome of what a teacher should be. f H.R. 7573. An act to direct the Joint Com- She engages with her students in the mittee on the Library to replace the bust of classroom and views being their teach- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme er as a privilege for her own sake, in- A message from the President of the Court Chamber of the United States Capitol stead of as a job or seeking special rec- United States was communicated to with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be ob- ognition. tained by the Joint Committee on the Li- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- brary and to remove certain statues from I extend my sincere thanks to Syndie retaries. for her hard work and dedication to areas of the United States Capitol which are students. I look forward to hearing of f accessible to the public, to remove all stat- ues of individuals who voluntarily served the her continued good work in the coming PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE Confederate States of America from display years.∑ in the United States Capitol, and for other f purposes. REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION TRIBUTE TO KIRK TAPLEY The message further announced that OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY the House has agreed to the amend- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DE- ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. honor Kirk Tapley, the Alachua Coun- CLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 2486) to reauthorize mandatory funding ty Teacher of the Year at Howard 13882 OF JULY 26, 2019, WITH RE- programs for historically Black col- Bishop Middle School in Gainesville, SPECT TO THE SITUATION IN leges and universities and other minor- FL. MALI—PM 56 ity-serving institutions, with amend- Kirk teaches advanced world history The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- ments, in which it requests the concur- at Howard Bishop Middle School, where fore the Senate the following message rence of the Senate. he was once a student. He considers it from the President of the United ENROLLED BILL SIGNED a privilege to teach in the same class- States, together with an accompanying The message also announced that the room where he first learned world his- report; which was referred to the Com- Speaker has signed the following enrolled tory. His desire to give back to the bill: mittee on Banking, Housing, and school district that gave to him led Urban Affairs: H.R. 1957. An act to amend title 54, United Kirk to pursue his teaching career in States Code, to establish, fund and provide Alachua County. To the Congress of the United States: for the use of amounts in a National Parks Colleagues know Kirk for his uncon- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to ventional approach to teaching. To gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides address the maintenance backlog of the Na- conduct review sessions, Kirk performs for the automatic termination of a na- tional Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land his own adaptations to popular songs, tional emergency unless, within 90 Management, the Forest Service, and the where he replaces well-known lyrics days before the anniversary date of its Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide with history lessons as a way of help- declaration, the President publishes in permanent, dedicated funding for the Land ing students to retain what they are the Federal Register and transmits to and Water Conservation Fund, and for other learning. the Congress a notice stating that the purposes. I would like to convey my sincere emergency is to continue in effect be- The enrolled bill was subsequently gratitude to Kirk for his passion to yond the anniversary date. In accord- signed by the President pro tempore teach and engage his students and ex- ance with this provision, I have sent to (Mr. GRASSLEY).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23JY6.035 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4469 MEASURE HELD AT THE DESK EC–5123. A communication from the Asso- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ciate General Counsel for Regulations and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- The following measure was ordered Legislation, Office of Housing, Department titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; ; Control held at the desk, by unanimous con- of Housing and Urban Development, trans- of Emissions From Lithographic and Letter- sent: mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule press Printing Operations’’ (FRL No. 10012– S. 3841. A bill to protect 2020 recovery re- entitled ‘‘Federal Housing Administration 10–Region 7) received in the Office of the bates for individuals from assignment or gar- (FHA): Section 232 Healthcare Facility In- President of the Senate on July 21, 2020; to nishment, and for other purposes. surance Program-Updating Section 232 Pro- the Committee on Environment and Public f gram-Updating Section 232 Program Regula- Works. tions for Memory Care Residents’’ (RIN2502– EC–5132. A communication from the Direc- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER AJ46) received during adjournment of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, COMMUNICATIONS Senate in the Office of the President of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- The following communications were Senate on July 8, 2020; to the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State laid before the Senate, together with EC–5124. A communication from the Chair- Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollut- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- man of the Board of Governors, Federal Re- ants; Arizona; Control of Emissions from Ex- uments, and were referred as indicated: serve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, isting Municipal Solid Waste Landfills’’ EC–5116. A communication from the Direc- the 106th Annual Report of the Federal Re- (FRL No. 10001–01–Region 9) received in the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, serve Board covering operations for calendar Office of the President of the Senate on July Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- year 2019; to the Committee on Banking, 21, 2020; to the Committee on Environment ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Housing, and Urban Affairs. and Public Works. titled ‘‘Trichoderma atroviride strain SC1; EC–5125. A communication from the Direc- EC–5133. A communication from the Direc- Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- tor, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ance’’ (FRL No. 10008–04–OCSPP) received in tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Office of the President of the Senate on port of a rule entitled ‘‘Payday, Vehicle ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- July 21, 2020; to the Committee on Agri- Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Idaho; Updates to culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Loans’’ (RIN3170–AA80) received in the Office Materials Incorporated by Reference’’ (FRL EC–5117. A communication from the Direc- of the President of the Senate on July 22, No. 10007–42–Region 10) received in the Office tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2020; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, of the President of the Senate on July 21, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Urban Affairs. 2020; to the Committee on Environment and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–5126. A communication from the Pro- Public Works. titled ‘‘Long Chain Alcohols; Exemption gram Specialist, Office of the Comptroller of EC–5134. A communication from the Direc- from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL the Currency, Department of the Treasury, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, No. 10011–33–OCSPP) received in the Office of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the President of the Senate on July 21, 2020; a rule entitled ‘‘Employment Contracts, Mu- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, tual to Stock Conversions’’ (RIN1557–AE21) titled ‘‘Significant New Use Rules on Certain and Forestry. received in the Office of the President of the Chemical Substances (19–5.B)’’ (FRL No. EC–5118. A communication from the Direc- Senate on July 21, 2020; to the Committee on 10009–78–OCSPP) received in the Office of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. President of the Senate on July 21, 2020; to EC–5127. A communication from the Direc- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Environment and Public tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5135. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, (FRL No. 10008–84–OCSPP) received during titled ‘‘Significant New Use Rules on Certain Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Chemical Substances (19–6.B)’’ (FRL No. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the President of the Senate on July 8, 2020; 10009–89–OCSPP) received during adjourn- titled ‘‘Revisions to Appendix P to 40 CFR to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Part 51, Concerning Minimum Emission Re- and Forestry. dent of the Senate on July 8, 2020; to the porting Requirements in SIPs’’ (FRL No. EC–5119. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Environment and Public 10011–71–OAR) received in the Office of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Works. President of the Senate on July 21, 2020; to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5128. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Environment and Public ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Works. titled ‘‘Permethrin; Pesticide Tolerances’’ Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5136. A communication from the Direc- (FRL No. 10009–45–OCSPP) received during ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, adjournment of the Senate in the Office of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Redes- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the President of the Senate on July 8, 2020; ignation of the Wisconsin Portion of the Chi- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, cago-Naperville, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Maryland; 1997 8- and Forestry. Area to Attainment of the 2008 Ozone Stand- hour Ozone NAAQS Limited Maintenance EC–5120. A communication from the Direc- ard’’ (FRL No. 10011–74–Region 5) received Plan for the Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties tor of the Regulatory Management Division, during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Area’’ (FRL No. 10011–80–Region 3) received Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- fice of the President of the Senate on July 8, in the Office of the President of the Senate ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2020; to the Committee on Environment and on July 21, 2020; to the Committee on Envi- titled ‘‘Magnesium sulfate; Exemption from Public Works. ronment and Public Works. the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. EC–5129. A communication from the Direc- EC–5137. A communication from the Direc- 10010–64–OCSPP) received during adjourn- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- dent of the Senate on July 8, 2020; to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and titled ‘‘Approval of Air Quality Implementa- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval and Designation of Forestry. tion Plans; New York; Infrastructure SIP Areas; Kentucky; Redesignation of the Jef- EC–5121. A communication from the Direc- Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS; ferson County 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Interstate Transport Provisions’’ (FRL No. Nonattainment Area to Attainment’’ (FRL Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 10011–41–Region 2) received during adjourn- No. 10011–97–Region 4) received in the Office ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- of the President of the Senate on July 21, titled ‘‘Quinclorac; Pesticide Tolerances’’ dent of the Senate on July 8, 2020; to the 2020; to the Committee on Environment and (FRL No. 10010–91–OCSPP) received during Committee on Environment and Public Public Works. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Works. EC–5138. A communication from the Direc- the President of the Senate on July 8, 2020; EC–5130. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Forestry. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–5122. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Minor Corrections to Emergency tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Re- Planning and Community Right-to-Know Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- moval of Control of Emissions from Bakery Regulations: Trade Secrecy Claims and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Ovens’’ (FRL No. 10011–87–Region 7) received Emergency Planning Notification; Amend- titled ‘‘S-metolachlor; Pesticide Tolerances’’ during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ment’’ (FRL No. 10012–00–OLEM) received in (FRL No. 10011–10–OCSPP) received during fice of the President of the Senate on July 8, the Office of the President of the Senate on adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 2020; to the Committee on Environment and July 21, 2020; to the Committee on Environ- the President of the Senate on July 8, 2020; Public Works. ment and Public Works. to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, EC–5131. A communication from the Direc- EC–5139. A communication from the Direc- and Forestry. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division,

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EC–5140. A communication from the Direc- EC–5148. A communication from the Direc- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of Regulations and Policy Management The following reports of committees Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- partment of Health and Human Services, were submitted: titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Florida; Public transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Notice Procedures for Minor Operating Per- a rule entitled ‘‘Food Additives Permitted Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mits’’ (FRL No. 10012–12–Region 4) received for Direct Addition to Food for Human Con- fairs, without amendment: in the Office of the President of the Senate sumption; Vitamin D2 Mushroom Powder’’ S. 3461. A bill to designate the facility of on July 21, 2020; to the Committee on Envi- (Docket No. FDA–2018–F–3230) received dur- the United States Postal Service located at ronment and Public Works . ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as EC–5141. A communication from the Direc- of the President of the Senate on July 15, the ‘‘Audie Murphy Post Office Building’’. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2020; to the Committee on Health, Education, S. 3462. A bill to designate the facility of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Labor, and Pensions. the United States Postal Service located at ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–5149. A communication from the De- 909 West Holiday Drive in Fate, Texas, as the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Georgia; Air Qual- partment Director, Substance Abuse and ‘‘Ralph Hall Post Office’’. ity Control, VOC Definition’’ (FRL No. 10012– Mental Health Services Administration, De- S. 3839. A bill to designate the facility of 13–Region 4) received in the Office of the partment of Health and Human Services, the United States Postal Service located at President of the Senate on July 21, 2020; to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2719 South Webster Street in Kokomo, Indi- the Committee on Environment and Public a rule entitled ‘‘Confidentiality of Substance ana, as the ‘‘Opha May Johnson Post Office’’. Works . Use Disorder Patient Records’’ (RIN0930– S. 4126. A bill to designate the facility of EC–5142. A communication from the Direc- AA32) received during adjournment of the the United States Postal Service located at tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Senate in the Office of the President of the 104 East Main Street in Port Washington, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Senate on July 17, 2020; to the Committee on Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Joseph G. Demler Post ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Office’’. EC–5150. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Haz- f ardous Air Pollutants; Iron and Steel Found- tor, Centers for Disease Control and Preven- ries Major Source Residual Risk and Tech- tion, Department of Health and Human Serv- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF nology Review and Area Source Technology ices, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report COMMITTEE entitled ‘‘Health, United States, 2018’’; to the Review’’ (FRL No. 10010–46–OAR) received The following executive reports of during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and fice of the President of the Senate on July 8, Pensions. nominations were submitted: EC–5151. A communication from the Direc- 2020; to the Committee on Environment and By Mr. GRAHAM for the Committee on the tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General Public Works. Judiciary. Services Administration, transmitting, pur- EC–5143. A communication from the Direc- Brett H. Ludwig, of Wisconsin, to be suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor of the Regulatory Management Division, United States District Judge for the Eastern ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- District of Wisconsin. Acquisition Circular 2020–08, Small Entity ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Christy Criswell Wiegand, of Pennsylvania, Compliance Guide’’ (FAC 2020–08) received in titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Oregon; 2010 Sul- to be United States District Judge for the the Office of the President of the Senate on fur Dioxide NAAQS Interstate Transport Re- Western District of Pennsylvania. July 21, 2020; to the Committee on Homeland quirements’’ (FRL No. 10011–28–Region 10) re- John W. Holcomb, of California, to be Security and Governmental Affairs. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in EC–5152. A communication from the Direc- United States District Judge for the Central the Office of the President of the Senate on tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General District of California. July 8, 2020; to the Committee on Environ- Services Administration, transmitting, pur- Todd Wallace Robinson, of California, to be ment and Public Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled United States District Judge for the South- EC–5144. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case ern District of California. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2019–009, Prohibition on Contracting with R. Shireen Matthews, of California, to be a Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Entities Using Certain Telecommunications United States District Judge for the South- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Video Services or Equip- ern District of California. titled ‘‘Clean Air Plans; 2006 Fine Particu- ment’’ (RIN9000–AN92) received in the Office (Nominations without an asterisk late Matter Nonattainment Area Require- of the President of the Senate on July 21, were reported with the recommenda- ments; San Joaquin Valley, California’’ 2020; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- tion that they be confirmed.) (FRL No. 10011–44–Region 9) received during rity and Governmental Affairs. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–5153. A communication from the Direc- f the President of the Senate on July 8, 2020; tor, Office of Acquisition Policy, General INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Services Administration, transmitting, pur- JOINT RESOLUTIONS lic Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–5145. A communication from the Pro- ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal The following bills and joint resolu- gram Manager, Migratory Bird Office, De- Acquisition Circular 2020–08, Introduction’’ tions were introduced, read the first partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- (FAC 2020–08) received in the Office of the and second times by unanimous con- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled President of the Senate on July 21, 2020; to sent, and referred as indicated: ‘‘Revision of Federal Migratory Bird Hunting the Committee on Homeland Security and and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) Con- Governmental Affairs. By Mr. CORNYN: test Regulations’’ (RIN1018–BE20) received in EC–5154. A communication from the Execu- S. 4290. A bill to provide much needed li- the Office of the President of the Senate on tive Director, Interstate Commission on the quidity to America’s job creators; to the July 21, 2020; to the Committee on Environ- Potomac River Basin, transmitting, pursu- Committee on Finance. ment and Public Works. ant to law, the Commission’s Seventy-Ninth By Mr. GARDNER: EC–5146. A communication from the Asso- Financial Statement for the period of Octo- S. 4291. A bill to provide appropriations for ciate Director for Legislative and Regu- ber 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; to the the deployment of rural broadband, and for latory Affairs, Council on Environmental Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- other purposes; to the Committee on Com- Quality, Executive Office of the President, ernmental Affairs. merce, Science, and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule enti- EC–5155. A communication from the Sec- By Mr. COTTON: tled ‘‘Update to the Regulations Imple- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- S. 4292. A bill to prohibit Federal funds menting the Procedural Provisions of the suant to law, the Department’s fiscal year from being made available to teach the 1619 National Environmental Policy Act’’ 2019 annual report relative to the Notifica- Project curriculum in elementary schools (RIN0331–AA03) received during adjournment tion and Federal Employee Antidiscrimina- and secondary schools, and for other pur- of the Senate in the office of the President of tion and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- the Senate on July 15, 2020; to the Com- Act); to the Committee on Homeland Secu- cation, Labor, and Pensions. mittee on Environment and Public Works. rity and Governmental Affairs. By Mr. MERKLEY: EC–5147. A communication from the Chief EC–5156. A communication from the Acting S. 4293. A bill to promote airline passenger of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Director, Office of Personnel Management, safety during the COVID–19 public health

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.026 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4471 emergency; to the Committee on Commerce, tions for medically distressed debtors, and SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Science, and Transportation. for other purposes; to the Committee on the SENATE RESOLUTIONS By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Judiciary. DURBIN, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. WARREN, By Ms. DUCKWORTH: The following concurrent resolutions Mr. WYDEN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. S. 4306. A bill to invest in workers and jobs, and Senate resolutions were read, and HIRONO, Mr. SCHATZ, Mrs. GILLI- address important legacy costs in coal coun- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: BRAND, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. VAN HOL- try, and drive development of advanced man- By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself, LEN, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): ufacturing and technologies; to the Com- Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HAR- S. 4294. A bill to provide supplemental ap- mittee on Finance. RIS, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. propriations to the Community Development By Mrs. MURRAY: CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. ROSEN, Financial Institutions Fund, and for other S. 4307. A bill to amend section 402 of the Ms. SMITH, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. KLO- purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Personal Responsibility and Work Oppor- BUCHAR, Mr. CASEY, and Ms. WAR- Housing, and Urban Affairs. tunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend REN): By Mr. PAUL: the eligibility period for supplemental secu- S. Res. 657. A resolution supporting the S. 4295. A bill to amend title XVIII of the rity income benefits for refugees, asylees, goals and ideals of Black, indigenous, and Social Security Act to ensure access to cer- and certain other humanitarian immigrants, people of color (‘‘BIPOC’’ ) Mental Health tain drugs and devices under the Medicare and for other purposes; to the Committee on Awareness Month in July 2020; to the Com- program; to the Committee on Finance. Finance. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. PORTMAN: By Ms. SINEMA (for herself, Mr. COR- S. 4296. A bill to provide the Administrator Pensions. NYN, and Ms. HARRIS): By Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. of the Drug-Free Communities Support Pro- S. 4308. A bill to amend the Social Security JOHNSON): gram the authority to waive the Federal Act to include special districts in the S. Con. Res. 41. A concurrent resolution ex- fund limitation for the Drug-Free Commu- coronavirus relief fund, to direct the Sec- pressing the sense of Congress that the Sec- nities Support Program; to the Committee retary to include special districts as an eligi- retary of the Navy should name the next Vir- on the Judiciary. ble issuer under the Municipal Liquidity Fa- ginia-class submarine of the United States By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. TILLIS, cility, and for other purposes; to the Com- Navy the ‘‘USS Wisconsin’’; to the Com- Mr. PERDUE, and Mrs. LOEFFLER): mittee on Finance. mittee on Armed Services. S. 4297. A bill to allow participants in cer- By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Ms. tain retirement plans to delay their 2020 con- MURKOWSKI, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. BAR- f tributions to such plans to 2021 or 2022, and RASSO, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. for other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. SULLIVAN, Ms. nance. HASSAN, Ms. ROSEN, and Mr. HOEVEN): S. 651 By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Ms. KLO- S. 4309. A bill to amend the Community At the request of Mr. CASEY, the BUCHAR, Mr. LANKFORD, and Ms. Services Block Grant Act to clarify that the SMITH): maximum allotment provision does not name of the Senator from Delaware S. 4298. A bill to amend the Agricultural apply to supplemental appropriations for fis- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary cal year 2020; to the Committee on Health, of S. 651, a bill to amend the Internal of Agriculture to make grants for improve- Education, Labor, and Pensions. Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the ments to meat and poultry facilities to allow By Mr. WARNER: age requirement with respect to eligi- for interstate shipment, and for other pur- S. 4310. A bill to prohibit in-person instruc- bility for qualified ABLE programs. poses; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- tional requirements during the COVID–19 S. 802 trition, and Forestry. emergency; to the Committee on Health, By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself, Education, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. DAINES, the Mr. BLUNT, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. BAR- name of the Senator from Georgia CRAMER): RASSO, and Mr. CRAMER): (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- S. 4299. A bill to provide grants for tourism S. 4311. A bill to amend the Mineral Leas- and events support and promotion in areas sor of S. 802, a bill to amend part A of ing Act to eliminate an administrative fee, affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 title IV of the Social Security Act, and and for other purposes; to the Committee on (COVID–19), and for other purposes; to the for other purposes. Energy and Natural Resources. Committee on Environment and Public By Mr. LEE: S. 1720 Works. S. 4312. A bill to amend the National Envi- At the request of Mr. ROUNDS, the By Mr. GARDNER: ronmental Policy Act of 1969 to provide for S. 4300. A bill to amend the Asia Reassur- name of the Senator from South Caro- project delivery programs, and for other pur- ance Initiative Act of 2018 to require the Sec- lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- retary of Defense to carry out the Pacific poses; to the Committee on Environment and sor of S. 1720, a bill to amend the Fed- Deterrence Initiative; to the Committee on Public Works. eral Meat Inspection Act and the Poul- Foreign Relations. By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. ROUNDS): try Products Inspection Act to allow By Mr. HAWLEY: the interstate sale of State-inspected S. 4301. A bill to encourage States to per- S. 4313. A bill to establish a grant program mit members of the Armed Forces who are for purposes of providing training to physi- meat and poultry, and for other pur- outside of the State under orders to renew a cians on the health effects of exposure to poses. permit to carry a concealed firearm through perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl sub- S. 2499 the mail, and for other purposes; to the Com- stances; to the Committee on Health, Edu- cation, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the mittee on the Judiciary. names of the Senator from Minnesota By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. BALD- (Ms. SMITH) and the Senator from Ne- CASSIDY): WIN, and Ms. SMITH): S. 4302. A bill to utilize national service S. 4314. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- vada (Ms. ROSEN) were added as cospon- programs to directly respond to the novel enue Code of 1986 to address the teacher and sors of S. 2499, a bill to effectively staff coronavirus disease (COVID–19) outbreak; to school leader shortage in early childhood, el- the public elementary schools and sec- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ementary, and secondary education, and for ondary schools of the United States and Pensions. other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- with school-based mental health serv- nance. By Mr. REED: ices providers. S. 4303. A bill to improve State short-term By Mr. KING (for himself and Ms. MUR- compensation programs, and for other pur- KOWSKI): S. 3062 poses; to the Committee on Finance. S. 4315. A bill to authorize the Secretary of At the request of Mr. CASEY, the By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for Mr. MAR- Health and Human Services to award grants name of the Senator from Maryland to eligible entities to conduct testing and KEY (for himself and Mr. VAN HOL- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- contact tracing for COVID–19, and related LEN)): sponsor of S. 3062, a bill to amend the S. 4304. A bill to prohibit actions to termi- activities such as supported isolation, nate or withdraw the United States from cer- through mobile health units and, as nec- Safe Drinking Water Act to repeal a tain international agreements without a essary, at individuals’ residences, and for certain exemption for hydraulic frac- joint resolution of approval, and for other other purposes; to the Committee on Health, turing, and for other purposes. purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Education, Labor, and Pensions. S. 3103 By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. tions. At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the REED, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Mississippi DURBIN, Mr. BROWN, Ms. BALDWIN, S. 4316. A bill to provide Federal reim- and Ms. WARREN): bursement of qualified State paid leave pro- (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor S. 4305. A bill to amend title 11, United grams, and for other purposes; to the Com- of S. 3103, a bill to amend title XVIII of States Code, to provide bankruptcy protec- mittee on Finance. the Social Security Act to restore

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.028 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S4472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 State authority to waive for certain fa- and to extend the loan forgiveness pe- (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor cilities the 35-mile rule for designating riod for paycheck protection program of S. 4071, a bill to amend the Internal critical access hospitals under the loans made to the hardest hit busi- Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust identi- Medicare program. nesses, and for other purposes. fication number requirements for tax- S. 3419 S. 3815 payers filing joint returns to receive At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the Economic Impact Payments. name of the Senator from Arkansas name of the Senator from New Jersey S. 4081 (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the sor of S. 3419, a bill to amend the Pack- sor of S. 3815, a bill to permit the name of the Senator from Colorado ers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to pro- search and retention of certain records (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- vide for the establishment of a trust with respect to conducting criminal sor of S. 4081, a bill to provide a grant for the benefit of all unpaid cash sell- background checks, and for other pur- program for elementary schools, sec- ers of livestock, and for other purposes. poses. ondary schools, and institutions of higher education to help offset costs S. 3455 S. 3872 associated with complying with guide- At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the At the request of Mr. HAWLEY, the lines, recommendations, and other pub- names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. name of the Senator from Louisiana lic health communications issued by COLLINS), the Senator from North Da- (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- the Centers for Disease Control and kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator sor of S. 3455, a bill to prohibit certain Prevention, or a State, Indian Tribe, individuals from downloading or using from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were Tribal organization, or locality related TikTok on any device issued by the added as cosponsors of S. 3872, a bill to to mitigating the hazards presented by United States or a government cor- amend the Federal Food, Drug, and COVID–19. poration. Cosmetic Act to establish a time-lim- S. 4106 ited provisional approval pathway, sub- S. 3612 At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the ject to specific obligations, for certain At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the names of the Senator from Georgia drugs and biological products, and for names of the Senator from Missouri (Mr. PERDUE) and the Senator from other purposes. (Mr. BLUNT) and the Senator from Wyo- North Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) were added ming (Mr. ENZI) were added as cospon- S. 3881 as cosponsors of S. 4106, a bill to amend sors of S. 3612, a bill to clarify for pur- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the the Public Health Service Act to pro- poses of the Internal Revenue Code of names of the Senator from Maryland vide for hospital and insurer price 1986 that receipt of coronavirus assist- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator transparency. ance does not affect the tax treatment from Alabama (Mr. JONES) were added S. 4117 of ordinary business expenses. as cosponsors of S. 3881, a bill to in- At the request of Mr. CRAMER, the S. 3705 crease support for State Children’s names of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the Health Insurance programs during the lina (Mr. BURR), the Senator from Lou- names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. COVID–19 emergency, and for other isiana (Mr. CASSIDY), the Senator from ROBERTS) and the Senator from North purposes. Colorado (Mr. GARDNER) and the Sen- Carolina (Mr. TILLIS) were added as co- S. 3893 ator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER) sponsors of S. 3705, a bill to establish a At the request of Mr. THUNE, the were added as cosponsors of S. 4117, a private-public partnership to preserve name of the Senator from Colorado bill to provide automatic forgiveness jobs in the aviation manufacturing in- (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- for paycheck protection program loans dustry, and for other purposes. sor of S. 3893, a bill to amend the Food under $150,000, and for other purposes. S. 3768 Security Act of 1985 to allow for emer- S. 4143 At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the At the request of Mr. GARDNER, his gency use of certain land during a pan- name was added as a cosponsor of S. demic, and for other purposes. names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. 3768, a bill to protect older adults and S. 3998 HIRONO) and the Senator from Con- people with disabilities living in nurs- At the request of Mr. KING, the name necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were added ing homes, intermediate care facilities, of the Senator from New Hampshire as cosponsors of S. 4143, a bill to extend and psychiatric hospitals from COVID– (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- the unemployment insurance provi- sions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, 19. sor of S. 3998, a bill to amend title and Economic Security (CARES) Act S. 3812 XVIII of the Social Security Act to simplify payments for telehealth serv- for the duration of the economic recov- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the ery, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. ices furnished by Federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics S. 4150 COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. REED, the name 3812, a bill to amend title 38, United under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. of the Senator from Alabama (Mr. States Code, to expand eligibility for JONES) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 3999 hospital care, medical services, and 4150, a bill to require the Secretary of At the request of Mr. KING, the name nursing home care from the Depart- the Treasury to provide assistance to of the Senator from New Hampshire ment of Veterans Affairs to include certain providers of transportation (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a cospon- veterans of World War II. services affected by the novel sor of S. 3999, a bill to amend title S. 3814 coronavirus. XVIII of the Social Security Act to en- At the request of Mr. BENNET, the S. 4152 sure access to mental health and be- names of the Senator from Mississippi At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the havioral health services furnished (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH), the Senator from names of the Senator from North Da- through telehealth under the Medicare Texas (Mr. CORNYN), the Senator from kota (Mr. CRAMER) and the Senator program. Nevada (Ms. CORTEZ MASTO), the Sen- from Alabama (Mr. JONES) were added ator from Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ), the S. 4035 as cosponsors of S. 4152, a bill to pro- Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. WHITE- At the request of Mr. DAINES, the vide for the adjustment or modifica- HOUSE), the Senator from Arkansas name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. tion by the Secretary of Agriculture of (Mr. COTTON), the Senator from New CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. loans for critical rural utility service Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH), the Senator 4035, a bill to establish and provide for providers, and for other purposes. from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the the use of amounts in a Trail Steward- S. 4156 Senator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) ship for Economic Recovery Fund, and At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the and the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. for other purposes. name of the Senator from Nebraska BOOKER) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 4071 (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- 3814, a bill to establish a loan program At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the sor of S. 4156, a bill to require the Sec- for businesses affected by COVID–19 name of the Senator from Louisiana retary of Agriculture to provide relief

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.039 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4473 from hardship due to the COVID–19 under the CARES Act, and for other (Ms. HARRIS), the Senator from pandemic to agricultural producers, purposes. Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) and the Sen- and for other purposes. S. 4232 ator from Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY) S. 4160 At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the were added as cosponsors of amend- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the names of the Senator from New Mexico ment No. 1943 intended to be proposed names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. (Mr. UDALL) and the Senator from to S. 4049, an original bill to authorize BROWN) and the Senator from Maine Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were added as appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for (Ms. COLLINS) were added as cosponsors cosponsors of S. 4232, a bill to amend military activities of the Department of S. 4160, a bill to enable certain hos- title VI of the Social Security Act to of Defense, for military construction, pitals that were participating in or ap- extend the coverage of Coronavirus Re- and for defense activities of the De- plied for the drug discount program lief Fund payments to Tribal Govern- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- under section 340B of the Public Health ments. tary personnel strengths for such fiscal Service Act prior to the COVID–19 pub- S. 4252 year, and for other purposes. lic health emergency to temporarily At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the AMENDMENT NO. 2334 maintain eligibility for such program, name of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. COTTON, the and for other purposes. (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Georgia sponsor of S. 4252, a bill to provide S. 4162 (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- funding for States to improve their un- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the sor of amendment No. 2334 intended to employment compensation programs, be proposed to S. 4049, an original bill names of the Senator from Georgia and for other purposes. (Mr. PERDUE) and the Senator from to authorize appropriations for fiscal S. 4262 North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) were added year 2021 for military activities of the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Department of Defense, for military as cosponsors of S. 4162, a bill to pro- name of the Senator from Michigan vide certainty for airport funding. construction, and for defense activities (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 4174 of the Department of Energy, to pre- sor of S. 4262, a bill to direct the Sec- scribe military personnel strengths for At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the retary of Health and Human Services names of the Senator from Missouri such fiscal year, and for other pur- to develop an action plan, make tar- poses. (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Con- geted grants, and develop public aware- AMENDMENT NO. 2399 necticut (Mr. MURPHY) and the Senator ness campaigns with respect to COVID– from Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN) were added 19 and the disproportionate impact of At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the as cosponsors of S. 4174, a bill to pro- the COVID–19 pandemic on racial and name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. vide emergency appropriations to the ethnic minorities and other vulnerable BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of United States Postal Service to cover populations. amendment No. 2399 intended to be pro- posed to S. 4049, an original bill to au- losses related to the COVID–19 crisis S. 4283 thorize appropriations for fiscal year and to direct the Board of Governors of At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the the United States Postal Service to de- name of the Senator from California 2021 for military activities of the De- partment of Defense, for military con- velop a plan for ensuring the long term (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- solvency of the Postal Service. sponsor of S. 4283, a bill to provide struction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe S. 4181 funding for States to improve their un- military personnel strengths for such At the request of Mr. REED, the name employment insurance technology sys- fiscal year, and for other purposes. of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. tems, and for other purposes. AMENDMENT NO. 2417 SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 4287 4181, a bill to establish a Library Sta- At the request of Mr. DAINES, his At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the bilization Fund to respond to and ac- name was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. celerate the recovery from 4287, a bill to amend title 38, United CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of coronavirus. States Code, to establish presumptions amendment No. 2417 proposed to S. 4049, an original bill to authorize ap- S. 4214 of service-connection for members of propriations for fiscal year 2021 for At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the the Armed Forces who contract military activities of the Department name of the Senator from Tennessee Coronavirus Disease 2019 under certain of Defense, for military construction, (Mrs. BLACKBURN) was added as a co- circumstances, and for other purposes. and for defense activities of the De- sponsor of S. 4214, a bill to provide a S. RES. 458 partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- payroll tax credit for certain expenses At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the tary personnel strengths for such fiscal associated with protecting employees name of the Senator from Colorado year, and for other purposes. from COVID–19. (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- sor of S. Res. 458, a resolution calling AMENDMENT NO. 2437 S. 4220 for the global repeal of blasphemy, her- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the esy, and apostasy laws. names of the Senator from New Mexico name of the Senator from Michigan S. RES. 509 (Mr. UDALL), the Senator from Maine (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the (Ms. COLLINS), the Senator from Cali- sor of S. 4220, a bill to limit the use of name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator Federal law enforcement officers for SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of from Virginia (Mr. WARNER), the Sen- crowd control, and for other purposes. S. Res. 509, a resolution calling upon ator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), the S. 4221 the United Nations Security Council to Senator from New Hampshire (Ms. HAS- At the request of Ms. ERNST, the adopt a resolution on Iran that extends SAN), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- the dates by which Annex B restric- LEAHY), the Senator from New Jersey lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- tions under Resolution 2231 are cur- (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Senator from sor of S. 4221, a bill to provide for rently set to expire. Massachusetts (Ms. WARREN), the Sen- grants to support the provision of child S. RES. 655 ator from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN), care by reopening and maintaining the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the the Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. operation of child care programs. names of the Senator from Virginia SHAHEEN), the Senator from New York S. 4227 (Mr. WARNER) and the Senator from (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from At the request of Ms. ROSEN, the New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) were Delaware (Mr. COONS), the Senator names of the Senator from Massachu- added as cosponsors of S. Res. 655, a from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER), the setts (Mr. MARKEY) and the Senator resolution declaring racism a public Senator from California (Ms. HARRIS) from Maryland (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) were health crisis. and the Senator from Massachusetts added as cosponsors of S. 4227, a bill to AMENDMENT NO. 1943 (Mr. MARKEY) were added as cosponsors improve access to economic injury dis- At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the of amendment No. 2437 intended to be aster loans and emergency advances names of the Senator from California proposed to S. 4049, an original bill to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.041 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S4474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 authorize appropriations for fiscal year for-dollar stimulus to the economy, provided temporary federal financing 2021 for military activities of the De- with each dollar of UI translating into for 100% of work sharing benefits paid partment of Defense, for military con- $1.61 of economic activity. Cutting off to workers. According to the Depart- struction, and for defense activities of $600 would slash the weekly income of ment of Labor, work sharing saved ap- the Department of Energy, to prescribe 20 million households in half or more proximately 570,000 jobs in the wake of military personnel strengths for such overnight. In a recent study, Ernie the Great Recession. Multiple studies fiscal year, and for other purposes. Tedeschi, a former economist at the have found that communities that f Department of Treasury, projects that adopted more robust work-sharing pro- what will follow is a two percent de- grams weathered the recession with STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED crease in the nation’s gross domestic lower unemployment rates. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION product and 1.7 million fewer jobs by Mark Zandi estimates that tem- By Mr. REED: the end of this year. porary financing of work share offers a S. 4303. A bill to improve State short- This is not surprising. If Senate Re- very high ‘‘bang for the buck’’ of $1.69 term compensation programs, and for publicans let the enhanced pandemic . . . making it a critical companion to other purposes; to the Committee on unemployment assistance expire, it traditional UI benefits. It’s another Finance. could tank consumer spending while win-win policy that has been field-test- Mr. REED. Mr. President, with the increasing business closings that will ed and demonstrated to work well in U.S. economy reeling, millions of fami- lead to even more unemployment. It more than 20 states across the country. lies struggling, and COVID–19 cases could also further exacerbate this pub- Simply put, work sharing helps more soaring in states around the country, lic health crisis by forcing more Amer- workers, businesses, and communities this is exactly the wrong time to cut icans into desperate situations. stay afloat, and positions them for a off or massively cut back unemploy- That is why I, along with Senator MI- stronger economic recovery. ment insurance as Republicans are pro- CHAEL BENNET and Congressman DON The Workforce Retention Act that I posing. BEYER, have proposed the Worker Re- am introducing today along with Sen- Unemployment insurance is a finan- lief and Security Act. This legislation ators WHITEHOUSE, MERKLEY, and VAN cial lifeline to tens of millions of would take politics out of the equation HOLLEN, enhances the program and en- Americans. And it also provides a big and use ‘‘automatic stabilizers’’ based courages states with existing work boost for small businesses . . . and on actual unemployment rates to en- share laws to utilize them more fre- communities. Because in addition to sure the help goes where it is needed, quently. It incentivizes states without helping those who’ve lost their jobs, it when it is needed, and expires when it work sharing laws to stop denying effectively injects needed spending into is no longer needed—rather than leav- their businesses an easy and effective local economies. Cars don’t run with- ing it up to Congress and an arbitrary way to retain employees. This legisla- out fuel, and the economy won’t run date. tion is supported by the National Em- without consumers. And look, it’s not just individuals ployment Law Center and the Eco- The President failed to listen to pub- who are struggling. Businesses need nomic Policy Institute. lic health experts and that hurt public help too. That is why I have backed the It builds off the $100 million initia- health and the economy. He bipartisan RESTART Act and today I tive included in the CARES Act, stem- ming from my Layoff Prevention Act downplayed the pandemic, derided the am introducing the Workforce Reten- of 2020, by extending federal financing science, and tried to force states to tion Act, which would strengthen and for states with permanent and tem- rush their re-openings. expand work sharing programs that porary work sharing programs by two Now he is failing to listen to eco- many businesses are effectively using years. It would incentivize states to nomic experts across the spectrum who to keep their workers. This program is structure their work sharing laws to widely agree that four months into this a win-win that offers businesses in- reduce barriers to entry for companies crisis, the jobs picture is worsening. creased flexibility and payroll support, . . . particularly for small businesses Experts are once again warning the while keeping more Americans at- that have been hard hit by this pan- President and Republicans now is NOT tached to their jobs. demic. Our bill also provides much- the time to cut off unemployment in- Right now, business owners who want needed federal grants to state unem- surance. to keep their doors open are facing the ployment agencies to improve imple- Today, more than 31 million Ameri- prospect of having to let go some per- mentation and administration. cans—roughly one out of five workers— centage of their workforce because of States would also qualify under a are collecting unemployment and thou- circumstances far beyond their control. new grant program for meeting certain sands of businesses are shutting their Businesses that are particularly de- enrollment incentive benchmarks and doors. More than 1.4 million workers pendent on foot traffic, such as the increasing the number of work share filed for unemployment for the first hospitality and tourism industries, are claims as a percentage of their overall time just last week. Those who pre- only looking at re-opening later this unemployment insurance weekly dicted a quick V shaped recovery . . . year or early next year. In many cases, claims. who misled Americans that the virus businesses are also set to lose out on This is a cost-effective job preserva- would just disappear on its own were the considerable expense and time they tion program and we need to invest in wrong. There will be no economic re- have put in to hire and train these ensuring it is accessible to help more covery until we get the virus under workers. businesses, preserve more jobs, and control. With work sharing, struggling com- save taxpayers billions of dollars in the Congress needs to end the short- panies can reduce hours instead of long run. sighted approach and start taking the their workforce and it helps employers Our economy can’t afford more of the long view. We need a smarter, coordi- save money on rehiring costs, while same mistakes that have deepened this nated, evidence-based approach that employees who participate in work crisis and steepened the economic recognizes reality: things are bad. Cut- sharing keep their jobs and receive a climb back out. America controls its ting off UI would make them exponen- portion of unemployment insurance own destiny, and we have the tools and tially worse. benefits to make up for lost wages. Es- know-how to succeed. Other nations But look: Hope is not lost. We have pecially in this pandemic, work sharing have fared much better during this cri- the tools, the assets, the advantages to programs would allow businesses to re- sis because their elected leadership turn things around. There are proven, tain their employees, easily putting took COVID more seriously. They en- effective measures that we can take, them back on full-time status once couraged people to wear masks. Other both on the public health front and the business picks up, and avoid having to heads of state didn’t taunt regions into economic front. Let’s focus on the eco- lay them off in the first place. reopening before it was safe to do so. nomic front: As part of the Middle Class Tax Re- And they invested in unemployment Economist Mark Zandi of Moody’s lief and Job Creation Act, Congress en- insurance and economic stimulus. Analytics notes that unemployment acted legislation that I authored, the Ending unemployment insurance in benefits are the most effective dollar- Layoff Prevention Act of 2012, which the midst of a surging pandemic could

VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:04 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.043 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4475 make a desperate situation worse for shortage are particularly acute and have an ‘‘(B) For the second continuous year of em- individuals and harm the economy. increased negative impact on teachers of ployment, $5,800. Being jobless in these uncertain times color remaining in the field. ‘‘(C) For the third and fourth continuous and relying on unemployment is stress- (4) A child’s access to high-quality early year of employment, $7,000. childhood education is critical to supporting ‘‘(D) For the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ful enough. If Congress cuts benefits off positive outcomes, and early childhood edu- and ninth continuous year of employment, too soon and tries to prematurely push cators— $8,700. workers into unsafe environments, it (A) play an important role in setting the ‘‘(E) For the tenth continuous year of em- will cost families, businesses, and com- foundation for future learning, and ployment, $11,600. munities alike. (B) promote the development of vital ‘‘(F) For the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, It is beyond the pale that the Admin- skills, habits, and mindsets that children fourteenth, and fifteenth continuous year of istration and Senate Republicans pur- need to be successful in school and in life. employment, $8,700. posely put off action for months. Ev- (5) In 2015, the national median pay of ‘‘(G) For the sixteenth continuous year of early childhood educators was a mere $28,570, employment, $7,000. eryone knew the virus was not going to with many early childhood educators relying ‘‘(H) For the seventeenth, eighteenth, nine- disappear. It’s a perfect example of the on government assistance programs such as teenth, and twentieth continuous year of Trump view of one set of rules that Medicaid, the supplemental nutrition assist- employment, $5,800. provides benefits for him, and nothing ance program established under the Food ‘‘(2) FIRST YEAR.—For purposes of the first for everyone else. Incompetence and and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et year of employment ending with or within a willful avoidance is not a policy, and seq.), or the temporary assistance for needy taxable year, an individual must have been it’s time for Republicans to stop draw- families program established under part A of so employed for a period of not less than 4 ing up new ways to seem like they’re title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. months before the first day of such taxable 601 et seq.), and struggling to provide for year. helping people and come to the table their own families. ‘‘(3) LIMITATION BASED ON TOTAL NUMBER OF with solid ideas that actually do some- (6) Studies have demonstrated that well- SCHOOL YEARS.—In the case of any individual thing meaningful. qualified, experienced teachers are the single who has been employed in any position de- It is my hope that we can proceed in most important school-based element con- scribed in subsection (a)(2) for a total of a bipartisan manner on another round tributing to a child’s academic achievement more than 20 school years, the applicable of coronavirus legislation. This next and success. amount shall be reduced to zero. relief bill must include extended and (7) In 2016, the average teacher salary in ‘‘(c) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.— enhanced unemployment insurance public elementary schools and secondary ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any tax- able year beginning after 2021, each of the benefits tied to economic and health schools was only $58,950, which is on average 21.4 percent less than other college graduates dollar amounts in subsection (b)(1) shall be conditions, and expanded work sharing, working in non-teaching fields, and with increased by an amount equal to— to keep families, businesses, and states many teachers struggling with large ‘‘(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by solvent through this crisis. I urge my amounts of student loan debt. ‘‘(B) the cost-of-living adjustment deter- colleagues to join us in supporting (8) An experienced, well-qualified edu- mined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar these needed initiatives. cation workforce must also be reflective of year by substituting ‘calendar year 2020’ for the diversity of the student body across race, ‘calendar year 2016’ in subparagraph (A)(ii) By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. ethnicity, and disability. thereof. BALDWIN, and Ms. SMITH): (9) Experienced, well-qualified school lead- ‘‘(2) ROUNDING.—If any increase determined S. 4314. A bill to amend the Internal ers and school-based mental health service under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $100, providers are essential for providing strong such increase shall be rounded to the nearest Revenue Code of 1986 to address the multiple of $100. teacher and school leader shortage in educational opportunities and services for students and promoting teacher retention ‘‘(d) SUPPLEMENTING, NOT SUPPLANTING, early childhood, elementary, and sec- through improved professional supports and STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION FUNDS.— ondary education, and for other pur- teaching conditions. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agency or local educational agency shall not poses; to the Committee on Finance. SEC. 4. REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR TEACHER Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask AND SCHOOL LEADER RETENTION. reduce or adjust any compensation, or any assistance provided through a loan forgive- unanimous consent that the text of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart C of part IV of ness program, to an employee of the State bill be printed in the RECORD. subchapter A of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by educational agency or local educational There being no objection, the text of agency who serves in any position described the bill was ordered to be printed in inserting after section 36B the following new section: in subsection (a)(2) due to the individual’s the RECORD, as follows: eligibility for the credit under this section. ‘‘SEC. 36C. TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER RE- S. 4314 ‘‘(2) METHODOLOGY.—Upon request by the TENTION CREDIT. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Secretary of Education, a State educational ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.— resentatives of the United States of America in agency or local educational agency shall rea- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi- sonably demonstrate that the methodology Congress assembled, vidual who is employed in a position de- used to allocate amounts for compensation SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. scribed in paragraph (2) during a school year and for loan forgiveness to the employees de- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Retaining ending with or within the taxable year, there scribed in paragraph (1) at qualifying schools Educators Takes Added Investment Now shall be allowed as a credit against the tax or qualifying early childhood education pro- Act’’ or the ‘‘RETAIN Act’’. imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year grams ensures that employees at each quali- SEC. 2. PURPOSE. an amount equal to the applicable amount fying school or qualifying early childhood The purpose of this Act is to create a re- (as determined under subsection (b)). education program in the State or served by fundable tax credit for early childhood edu- ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE POSITIONS.—The positions de- the local educational agency, respectively, cators, teachers, early childhood education scribed in this paragraph shall consist of the receive the same amount of State or local program directors, school leaders, and following: funds for compensation and loan forgiveness school-based mental health services pro- ‘‘(A) An eligible early childhood educator. that the qualifying school or qualifying viders in early childhood, elementary, and ‘‘(B) An eligible early childhood education early childhood education program would re- secondary education settings that rewards program director. ceive if the credit under this section had not retention based on the time spent serving ‘‘(C) An eligible early childhood education high-need students. been enacted. provider. ‘‘(e) INFORMATION SHARING.—The Secretary SEC. 3. FINDINGS. ‘‘(D) An eligible teacher. of Education and the Secretary of Health Congress finds the following: ‘‘(E) An eligible paraprofessional. and Human Services shall provide the Sec- (1) The shortage of experienced, qualified ‘‘(F) An eligible school-based mental retary with such information as is necessary early childhood educators and elementary health services provider. for purposes of determining whether an early school and secondary school teachers is a na- ‘‘(G) An eligible school leader. childhood education program or an elemen- tional problem that compromises the aca- ‘‘(b) APPLICABLE AMOUNT.— tary school or secondary school satisfies the demic outcomes and long-term success of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- requirements for a qualifying early child- students. tion, the applicable amount shall be an hood education program or a qualifying (2) The shortage is the result of many fac- amount determined based on the number of school, respectively. tors including low pay, frequent turnover in school years for which the individual has ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- school leadership, poor teaching conditions, been continuously employed in any position tion— and inadequate teacher supports. described in subsection (a)(2), as follows: ‘‘(1) ESEA DEFINITIONS.—The terms ‘ele- (3) The shortage is worse in high-poverty ‘‘(A) Subject to paragraph (2), for the first mentary school’, ‘local educational agency’, areas where the factors contributing to the year of employment, $5,800. ‘secondary school’, and ‘State educational

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DEVELOPING INTERAGENCY DATA SE- gram. CATION PROGRAM.— RIES. ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualifying The Secretary of Labor, in coordination PROVIDER.—The term ‘eligible early child- early childhood education program’ means with the Secretary of Treasury, the Sec- hood education provider’ means an indi- an early childhood education program, as de- retary of Education, and the Secretary of vidual— fined in section 103 of the Higher Education Health and Human Services, shall— ‘‘(A) who— Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003), that, regardless of (1) develop and publish on the Internet ‘‘(i) has an associate’s degree or higher de- setting— website of the Bureau of Labor Statistics a gree in early childhood education or a re- ‘‘(i) serves children who receive services data series that captures— lated field, or for which financial assistance is provided in (A) the average base salary of teachers in ‘‘(ii) is enrolled during the taxable year in accordance with the Child Care and Develop- elementary schools and secondary schools, a program leading to such an associate’s or ment Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858 disaggregated by— higher degree and is making satisfactory et seq.), the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9831 et (i) employment in public elementary progress toward such degree, and seq.), or the child and adult care food pro- schools and secondary schools that receive ‘‘(B) who is responsible for the daily in- gram established under section 17 of the assistance under part A of title I of the Ele- structional leadership and managerial oper- Richard B. Russell National School Lunch mentary and Secondary Education Act of ations of a qualifying early childhood edu- Act (42 U.S.C. 1766), and 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.), cation program in a home-based setting. ‘‘(ii) participates in a State tiered and (ii) employment in public elementary ‘‘(4) ELIGIBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCA- transparent system for measuring program schools and secondary schools that do not re- TOR.—The term ‘eligible early childhood edu- quality. ceive such assistance, and cator’ means an individual— ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULE.—Notwithstanding sub- (iii) geographic region, and ‘‘(A) who— paragraph (A), an early childhood program (B) the average base salary of early child- ‘‘(i) has an associate’s degree or higher de- that does not satisfy the requirements of hood educators, disaggregated by highest gree in early childhood education or a re- subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be deemed to be a level of degree attained, and lated field, or qualifying early childhood education pro- (2) update the data series under paragraph ‘‘(ii) is enrolled during the taxable year in gram until September 30, 2021, if the pro- (1) on an annual basis. a program leading to such an associate’s or gram— f higher degree and is making satisfactory ‘‘(i) satisfies all requirements of subpara- progress toward such degree, graph (A) except for clause (ii) of such sub- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ‘‘(B) who has credentials or a license under paragraph, and State law for early childhood education, as ‘‘(ii)(I) meets the Head Start program per- applicable, and formance standards described in section SENATE RESOLUTION 657—SUP- ‘‘(C) whose primary responsibility is for 641A(a) of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. PORTING THE GOALS AND the learning and development of children in 983a(a)), if applicable, or IDEALS OF BLACK, INDIGENOUS, a qualifying early childhood education pro- ‘‘(II) is accredited by a national accreditor AND PEOPLE OF COLOR gram during the taxable year. of early learning programs as of the date of (‘‘BIPOC’’) MENTAL HEALTH ‘‘(5) ELIGIBLE PARAPROFESSIONAL.—The enactment of the Retaining Educators Takes AWARENESS MONTH IN JULY 2020 term ‘eligible paraprofessional’ means an in- Added Investment Now Act. dividual— ‘‘(10) QUALIFYING SCHOOL.—The term ‘quali- Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself, Mr. ‘‘(A) who is a paraprofessional, as defined fying school’ means— MENENDEZ, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. HARRIS, in section 3201 of the Elementary and Sec- ‘‘(A) a public elementary school or sec- Mr. WYDEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7011), ondary school that— CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. ‘‘(i) is in the school district of a local edu- ‘‘(B) who meets the applicable State pro- SMITH, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, fessional standards and qualifications pursu- cational agency that is eligible for assist- ance under part A of title I of the Elemen- Mr. CASEY, and Ms. WARREN) submitted ant to section 1111(g)(2)(M) of such Act (20 the following resolution; which was re- U.S.C. 6311(g)(2)(M)), tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 ‘‘(C) whose primary responsibilities involve U.S.C. 6311 et seq.), or ferred to the Committee on Health, working or assisting in a classroom setting, ‘‘(ii) is served or operated by an edu- Education, Labor, and Pensions: and cational service agency that is eligible for S. RES. 657 ‘‘(D) who is employed in a qualifying such assistance, or Whereas July 2020 is ‘‘BIPOC Mental school or a qualifying early childhood edu- ‘‘(B) an elementary school or secondary Health Awareness Month’’; cation program. school that is funded by the Bureau of Indian Whereas the goals of BIPOC Mental Health ‘‘(6) ELIGIBLE SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL Education and that is in the school district Awareness Month (formerly known as ‘‘Mi- HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER.—The term ‘eligi- of a local educational agency that is eligible nority Mental Health Awareness Month’’) ble school-based mental health services pro- for such assistance.’’. are— vider’ means an individual— (b) W-2 REPORTING OF CONTINUOUS EMPLOY- (1) to recognize disparities in the incidence ‘‘(A) described in section 4102(6) of the Ele- MENT FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS AT QUALIFYING of mental health-related challenges faced by mentary and Secondary Education Act of EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR Black, indigenous, and people of color (re- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7112(6)), and QUALIFYING SCHOOLS.—Section 6051(a) of the ferred to in this preamble as ‘‘BIPOC’’) com- ‘‘(B) who is employed in a qualifying Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by munities; school or a qualifying early childhood edu- striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (16), (2) to raise awareness of the systemic driv- cation program. by striking the period at the end of para- ers of those disparities; ‘‘(7) ELIGIBLE SCHOOL LEADER.—The term graph (17) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by in- (3) to educate patients, caregivers, and the ‘eligible school leader’ means a principal, as- serting after paragraph (17) the following family members of individuals who may be sistant principal, or other individual who new paragraph: in need of care on the importance of recog- is— ‘‘(18) in the case of an employee who is em- nizing the signs of mental illness, seeking ‘‘(A) an employee or officer of a qualifying ployed in a position described in subsection evaluation and accepting diagnosis, receiv- school, and (a)(2) of section 36C, the number of school ing and adhering to mental health treat- ‘‘(B) responsible for the daily instructional years for which such employee has been con- ment, and counseling; leadership and managerial operations in the tinuously employed in any such position.’’. (4) to highlight the necessity of culturally qualifying school. (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— informed and culturally effective mental ‘‘(8) ELIGIBLE TEACHER.—The term ‘eligible (1) The table of sections for subpart C of health services to increase receptivity to teacher’ means an individual who— part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of sub- treatment among communities of color and ‘‘(A) is an elementary school or secondary title A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the social and cultural stigma as- school teacher who, as determined by the is amended by inserting after the item relat- sociated with mental health services; State or local educational agency, is a teach- ing to section 36B the following: (5) to underscore the need to dismantle the er of record who provides direct classroom ‘‘Sec. 36C. Teacher and school leader reten- barriers to access faced by individuals who teaching (or classroom-type teaching in a tion credit.’’. seek mental health care services; and

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Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 more likely than their White peers to die by f (COVID–19) pandemic, which has dispropor- suicide; tionately impacted communities of color, is Whereas, in 2018, 42 percent of Black adults SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- expected to have grave and potentially long- with a serious mental illness received no TION 41—EXPRESSING THE term mental health implications due to the treatment, compared with 35.9 percent of the SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE traumatic stress associated with pandemic total adult population of the United States; conditions, including stress from— Whereas chronic underfunding of Federal SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (1) the loss of resources to meet immediate treaty obligations for health services for SHOULD NAME THE NEXT VIR- and future needs; Tribal Nations has contributed to disparate GINIA-CLASS SUBMARINE OF (2) grief and concerns for the safety of fam- mental health outcomes for American Indi- THE UNITED STATES NAVY THE ily and loved ones; ans and Alaska Natives, who experience ‘‘USS WISCONSIN’’ post-traumatic stress disorder more than (3) reduced social interaction and increased Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. isolation and loneliness; twice as often as the general population; JOHNSON) submitted the following con- (4) the stigma and xenophobia against Whereas, between 2000 and 2020, the suicide Asian-American communities, including rate for American Indian and Alaska Native current resolution; which was referred many incidents of hate during the COVID–19 women and men has increased by 139 percent to the Committee on Armed Services: and 71 percent, respectively, compared with pandemic, leading to negative mental health S. CON. RES. 41 outcomes; and a 33 percent increase for the total adult pop- ulation in the United States; Whereas Wisconsin has a rich and histor- (5) a lack of consideration for pre-existing Whereas suicide is the second leading ical connection to the United State Navy, social-environmental disparities when ad- cause of death for American Indian and Alas- evidenced particularly by the fact that the dressing the disproportionate impact of ka Native youth ages 10 through 24; submarine fleet of the United States Navy COVID–19 on communities of color; Whereas the suicide rate for American In- produced 28 freshwater submarines for the Whereas, even in nonpandemic times, the dian and Alaska Native youth is 2.5 times World War II war effort; psychosocial stress of racial discrimination, higher than the national average and the Whereas the first USS Wisconsin (BB–9) including exclusion from health, edu- highest across all ethnic and racial groups; was an 11,565-ton Illinois-class battleship cational, social, and economic resources, Whereas Latino adults and children face that was commissioned in 1901, sailed as the contributes to poorer health quality and barriers to accessing mental health services, flagship of both the Pacific Squadron and higher rates of chronic health conditions for including a lack of insurance, the high cost Asiatic Fleet, and went on to sail in the communities of color; of health services, low wages, poor transpor- Great White Fleet that circumnavigated the Whereas BIPOC communities, already bur- tation, work stress, and immigration factors; globe; dened by disparities in chronic illnesses like Whereas research shows that, in the His- Whereas the USS Wisconsin (BB–64), com- lung disease, asthma, heart conditions, sick- panic population, older adults and youth are monly known as ‘‘Big Wisky’’ and ‘‘the Last le cell disease, and diabetes, disproportion- more susceptible than other Hispanic adults Battleship’’, was commissioned in 1944 and ately suffer from the mental health disorders to mental distress relating to immigration served in every major conflict until its de- that are commonly associated with those and acculturation; commissioning in 1991, including World War chronic illnesses; Whereas fewer treatment and prevention II, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf Whereas environmental strains, such as services reach Hispanics than other racial or War; poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, and chronic ethnic groups in the United States due to the Whereas the USS Wisconsin (BB–64) con- racial and ethnic discrimination, among lack of professionals being equipped to sup- tinues to play a vital role in educating visi- other social determinants of health, can sig- port culturally specific challenges; tors to Hampton Roads, Virginia, about the nificantly increase distress and the overall Whereas, in 2017, suicide was the leading famed history of the ship; mental and emotional well-being of poor cause of death for Asian Americans ages 15 Whereas individual citizens of Wisconsin youth of color; through 24; have played a crucial role in the history of Whereas an emerging body of research Whereas, in 2015, Asian adults with any the United States Navy, including— shows that past trauma inflicted on racial mental illness had the lowest rates of use of (1) Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, who was one and ethnic minorities has the potential to af- health services, prescription medication, and of the first aviators of the United States fect the descendants of the survivors of that outpatient services among all racial groups; Navy and was born in Hillsboro, Wisconsin; trauma; Whereas the rate of suicide among Asian- and Whereas, despite the necessity of diverse American women over the age of 65 is the (2) Green Bay native Vice Admiral James scientific and health care workforces and highest of any group in that age range; H. Flatley, Jr., who was a key figure in the culturally informed and culturally effective Whereas the rate of suicide among Bhuta- Battle of the Coral Sea and the Guadalcanal science and research to address mental nese refugees is twice the rate of suicide for campaign; health disparities, including disparities in the general population of the United States; Whereas 63 citizens of Wisconsin have been care, and decades of efforts to diversify those Whereas Native Hawaiian youth in Hawaii recipients of a Medal of Honor, including 10 workforces, there continues to be a chal- have significantly higher suicide rates than citizens of Wisconsin who have received a lenging pattern of continued underrepresen- other adolescents; Medal of Honor from the Department of the tation of people of certain genders and racial Whereas Native Hawaiians and Pacific Is- Navy; and and ethnic groups in those fields; landers face greater stigma than is faced by Whereas there has not been a USS Wis- Whereas mental health services and sup- the general population of the United States consin in service for nearly 3 decades: Now, ports often are not aligned with the National faces in accessing mental health care; therefore, be it Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Whereas the first BIPOC Mental Health Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Appropriate Services in Health and Health Awareness Month (then known as ‘‘Minority resentatives concurring), That the Secretary Care; Mental Health Awareness Month’’) was des- of the Navy should name the next Virginia- Whereas the lack of linguistically appro- ignated in honor of the late Bebe Moore class submarine of the United States Navy priate mental health services and the lack of Campbell, who showed great dedication and the ‘‘USS Wisconsin’’. information about where to find those serv- commitment to moving communities— f ices decreases the likelihood that families of (1) to support mental wellness through ef- color will seek help; fective treatment options; and AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Whereas investment in linguistically ap- (2) to increase access to mental health PROPOSED propriate mental health services will— treatment and services; and (1) reverse the trend of families of color Whereas communities of color have shown SA 2491. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an not seeking help; and deep mental-health resiliency in the face of amendment intended to be proposed to (2) drive an increase in use of those serv- decades and centuries of trauma and dis- amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. INHOFE ices by people of color who experience men- crimination, underscoring the efficacy and to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropria- tal health-related challenges; importance of resilience-focused and cul- tions for fiscal year 2021 for military activi- Whereas the Office of Minority Health of turally and contextually grounded preven- ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- the Department of Health and Human Serv- tion and early intervention strategies in tary construction, and for defense activities ices has determined that Black adults are 20 mental health: Now, therefore, be it of the Department of Energy, to prescribe percent more likely than their White peers Resolved, That the Senate supports the military personnel strengths for such fiscal to report serious psychological distress; goals and ideals of BIPOC Mental Health year, and for other purposes; which was or- Whereas the suicide death rate for Black Awareness Month in July 2020, which include dered to lie on the table. youth has risen from 2.55 per 100,000 in 2007 bringing attention to the mental health dis- SA 2492. Mr. MORAN (for himself, Ms. to 4.82 per 100,000 in 2017; parities faced by communities of color in the CANTWELL, and Mr. PETERS) submitted an

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Mr. LEE submitted an amendment mathematics education to prepare the tem that addresses specific application areas intended to be proposed to amendment SA United States workforce as the needs of em- such as playing strategic games, language 2301 proposed by Mr. INHOFE to the bill S. ployers change. translation, self-driving vehicles, and facial 4049, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (D) Ethics training and development for in- or other image recognition.’’. table. dividuals, including both private and govern- (B) How to create a climate for public and SA 2494. Mr. REED submitted an amend- ment technologists, working on and using private sector investment and innovation in ment intended to be proposed to amendment artificial intelligence. artificial intelligence. SA 2301 proposed by Mr. INHOFE to the bill S. (E) Matters relating to open sharing of (C) The possible benefits and effects that 4049, supra; which was ordered to lie on the data and the open sharing of research on ar- the development of artificial intelligence table. tificial intelligence. may have on the economy, workforce, and SA 2495. Mr. BOOZMAN submitted an (F) International cooperation and competi- competitiveness of the United States. amendment intended to be proposed by him tiveness, including matters relating to the (D) Whether and how networked, auto- to the bill S. 4049, supra; which was ordered competitive international landscape for arti- mated, artificial intelligence applications to lie on the table. ficial intelligence-related industries. and robotic devices will displace or create jobs and how any job-related gains relating SA 2496. Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Ms. (G) Accountability and legal rights, includ- to artificial intelligence can be maximized. SINEMA, Mr. WICKER, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. ing matters relating to the responsibility for (E) How bias can be identified and elimi- KAINE, Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. RUBIO) sub- any violations of laws by an artificial intel- nated in the development of artificial intel- mitted an amendment intended to be pro- ligence system and the compatibility of ligence and in the algorithms that support posed by him to the bill S. 4049, supra; which international regulations. them, including with respect to the fol- was ordered to lie on the table. (H) Matters relating to machine learning lowing: SA 2497. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Ms. bias through core cultural and societal (i) The selection and processing of data DUCKWORTH, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, norms. Mr. JONES, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. CASEY, and Ms. used to train artificial intelligence. (I) Matters relating to how artificial intel- (ii) Diversity in the development of artifi- KLOBUCHAR) submitted an amendment in- ligence can serve or enhance opportunities in tended to be proposed to amendment SA 2301 cial intelligence. rural communities. (iii) The ways and places the systems are proposed by Mr. INHOFE to the bill S. 4049, (J) Government efficiency, including mat- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. deployed and the potential harmful out- ters relating to how to promote cost saving comes. f and streamline operations. (F) Whether and how to incorporate ethical (K) Matters relating to individual civil standards in the development and implemen- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS rights, including an assessment regarding tation of artificial intelligence. how rights are or will be affected by the use SA 2491. Ms. CANTWELL submitted (G) How the Federal Government can en- of artificial intelligence technology and courage technological progress in implemen- an amendment intended to be proposed whether such uses should be subject to addi- to amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. tation of artificial intelligence that benefits tional controls, oversight, or limitations. the full spectrum of social and economic INHOFE to the bill S. 4049, to authorize (L) Matters relating to urbanization and classes. appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for the development of smart cities. (H) How the privacy rights of individuals military activities of the Department (2) STUDY.—The Advisory Committee shall are or will be affected by technological inno- of Defense, for military construction, study and assess the following: vation relating to artificial intelligence. and for defense activities of the De- (A) How the term ‘‘artificial intelligence’’ (I) Whether technological advancements in partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- should be defined for purposes of this section artificial intelligence have or will outpace and how the relevant scope of the Advisory tary personnel strengths for such fiscal the legal and regulatory regimes imple- Committee should be defined, including how mented to protect consumers. year, and for other purposes; which was such definitions relate to artificial systems (J) How existing laws, including those con- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: and both narrow and general forms of artifi- cerning data access and privacy, should be At the appropriate place, insert the fol- cial intelligence. In carrying out this sub- modernized to enable the potential of artifi- lowing: paragraph, the Advisory Committee shall cial intelligence. SEC. lll. ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL ADVI- consider the following: (K) How the Federal Government utilizes SORY COMMITTEE ON THE DEVEL- ‘‘(1) The term ‘artificial intelligence’ in- artificial intelligence to handle large or OPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF cludes the following: complex data sets. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. ‘‘(A) Any artificial systems that perform (L) How ongoing dialogues and consulta- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— tasks under varying and unpredictable cir- tions with multi-stakeholder groups can (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- cumstances, without significant human over- maximize the potential of artificial intel- merce shall establish a Federal advisory sight, or that can learn from their experi- ligence and further development of artificial committee to advise the Secretary on mat- ence and improve their performance. Such intelligence technologies that can benefit ev- ters relating to the development of artificial systems may be developed in computer soft- eryone inclusively. intelligence. ware, physical hardware, or other contexts (M) How the development of artificial in- (2) DESIGNATION.—The Federal advisory not yet contemplated. They may solve tasks telligence can affect cost savings and committee established under paragraph (1) requiring human-like perception, cognition, streamline operations in various areas of shall be known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory planning, learning, communication, or phys- government operations, including health Committee on the Development and Imple- ical action. In general, the more human-like care, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and dis- mentation of Artificial Intelligence’’ (in this the system within the context of its tasks, aster recovery. section referred to as the ‘‘Advisory Com- the more it can be said to use artificial intel- (N) Such other matters as the Advisory mittee’’). ligence. Committee considers appropriate. (b) PURPOSES OF THE ADVISORY COM- ‘‘(B) Systems that think like humans, such (3) REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.— MITTEE.— as cognitive architectures and neural net- (A) REPORT BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—Not (1) ADVICE.—The Advisory Committee shall works. later than 540 days after the date of the en- provide advice to the Secretary on matters ‘‘(C) Systems that act like humans, such as actment of this Act, the Advisory Com- relating to the development and use of artifi- systems that can pass the Turing test or mittee shall submit to the Secretary and to cial general intelligence and narrow artifi- other comparable test via natural language Congress a report on the findings of the Ad- cial intelligence, including on the following processing, knowledge representation, auto- visory Committee and such recommenda- as they relate to artificial intelligence: mated reasoning, and learning. tions as the Advisory Committee may have (A) The competitiveness of the United ‘‘(D) A set of techniques, including ma- for administrative or legislative action re- States, including matters relating to the chine learning, that seek to approximate lating to artificial intelligence. promotion of public and private sector in- some cognitive task. (B) RECOMMENDATIONS OF SECRETARY.—Not vestment and innovation into the develop- ‘‘(E) Systems that act rationally, such as later than 90 days after receiving the report ment of artificial intelligence. intelligent software agents and embodied ro- submitted under subparagraph (A), the Sec- (B) Workforce, including matters relating bots that achieve goals via perception, plan- retary shall review the report and submit to to the potential for using artificial intel- ning, reasoning, learning, communicating, Congress such recommendations as the Sec- ligence for rapid retraining of workers, due decisionmaking, and acting. retary may have with respect to the matters to the possible effect of technological dis- ‘‘(2) The term ‘artificial general intel- contained in the report submitted under sub- placement and to increase the labor force ligence’ means a notional future artificial paragraph (A). participation of all workers, including tradi- intelligence system that exhibits apparently (c) MEMBERSHIP.— tionally underrepresented populations, in- intelligent behavior at least as advanced as a (1) VOTING MEMBERS.—

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(A) IN GENERAL.—The Advisory Committee (6) enter into cooperative agreements with the applicable percentage to the total num- shall be composed of 19 voting members who third-party experts to obtain relevant advice ber of such officers serving on active duty on shall be appointed by the Secretary, with ad- or expertise, and oversee staff; the date the computation is made. visement from the Chair and Ranking Mem- (7) establish subcommittees; and ‘‘(3) FRACTIONS.—If a final fraction occurs ber of the Committee on Commerce, Science, (8) establish rules of procedure. in computing the authorized number of offi- and Transportation of the Senate and the (f) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of the cers in a grade, the nearest whole number Chair and Ranking Member of the Com- Advisory Committee shall be allowed travel shall be taken. If the fraction is one-half, the mittee on Energy and Commerce of the expenses, including per diem in lieu of sub- next higher whole number shall be taken. House of Representatives, for purposes of the sistence, at rates authorized for employees of ‘‘(d) TEMPORARY INCREASE IN NUMBERS.— Advisory Committee from among individuals agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of The total number of officers authorized by with expertise in matters relating to work- title 5, United States Code, while away from law to be on the lineal list during a fiscal force development, ethics, privacy, artificial their homes or regular places of business in year may be temporarily exceeded if the av- intelligence, or computer science. the performance of services for the Advisory erage number on that list during that fiscal (B) REPRESENTATION.—In carrying out sub- Committee. year does not exceed the authorized number. paragraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure (g) FUNDING.—Except as provided in para- ‘‘(e) POSITIONS OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPON- that voting members are appointed as fol- graph (2), amounts to carry out this section SIBILITY.—Officers serving in positions des- lows: shall be derived from amounts appropriated ignated under section 228(a) and officers re- (i) Five members from the academic or re- or otherwise made available to the Sec- called from retired status shall not be count- search community. retary. ed when computing authorized strengths (ii) Six members from private industry, at under subsection (c) and shall not count least 1 of whom shall be from a small busi- SA 2492. Mr. MORAN (for himself, against those strengths. ness concern. Ms. CANTWELL, and Mr. PETERS) sub- ‘‘(f) PRESERVATION OF GRADE AND PAY.—No (iii) Six members from civil society, at mitted an amendment intended to be officer may be reduced in grade or pay or least 2 of whom shall be from groups that ad- proposed to amendment SA 2301 pro- separated from the commissioned officer vocate for civil liberties or civil rights. corps of the Administration as the result of posed by Mr. INHOFE to the bill S. 4049, a computation made to determine the au- (iv) Two members from labor organizations to authorize appropriations for fiscal or groups, including those that represent the thorized number of officers in the various unique interests of traditionally underrep- year 2021 for military activities of the grades.’’. resented populations. Department of Defense, for military SEC. 1712. RECALLED OFFICERS. (C) GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY.—In carrying construction, and for defense activities (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 215 (33 U.S.C. out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall en- of the Department of Energy, to pre- 3005) is amended to read as follows: sure that the voting members of the Advi- scribe military personnel strengths for ‘‘SEC. 215. NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED COMMIS- sory Committee come from diverse geo- such fiscal year, and for other pur- SIONED OFFICERS. graphical locations within the United States. poses; which was ordered to lie on the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The total number of au- thorized commissioned officers on the lineal (2) NONVOTING MEMBERS.—The Advisory table; as follows: Committee shall also be composed of such list of the commissioned officer corps of the nonvoting members as the Secretary con- At the end of division A, add the following: Administration shall not exceed 500. siders appropriate, except that the Secretary TITLE XVII—NATIONAL OCEANIC AND AT- ‘‘(b) POSITIONS OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPON- shall appoint at least 1 such member from MOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMIS- SIBILITY.—Officers serving in positions des- each of the following: SIONED OFFICER CORPS ignated under section 228 and officers re- (A) The Department of Education. SEC. 1701. REFERENCES TO NATIONAL OCEANIC called from retired status or detailed to an (B) The Department of Justice. AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRA- agency other than the Administration— (C) The Department of Labor. TION COMMISSIONED OFFICER ‘‘(1) may not be counted in determining the (D) The Department of Transportation. CORPS ACT OF 2002. total number of authorized officers on the (E) The Department of Homeland Security. Except as otherwise expressly provided, lineal list under this section; and (F) The Federal Trade Commission. whenever in this title an amendment or re- ‘‘(2) may not count against such number.’’. (G) The National Institute of Standards peal is expressed in terms of an amendment (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of and Technology. to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An (H) The National Science Foundation. the reference shall be considered to be made Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services (I) The National Science and Technology to a section or other provision of the Na- Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- Council. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by (J) Individuals in the intelligence commu- tion Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 striking the item relating to section 215 and nity (as defined in section 3 of the National (33 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.). inserting the following: Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) who are Subtitle A—General Provisions ‘‘Sec. 215. Number of authorized commis- approved by the Director of National Intel- SEC. 1711. STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION IN sioned officers.’’. ligence for purposes of this paragraph. GRADE. SEC. 1713. OBLIGATED SERVICE REQUIREMENT. (K) The Privacy and Civil Liberties Over- Section 214 (33 U.S.C. 3004) is amended to (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A (33 U.S.C. 3001 sight Board. read as follows: et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the (L) Such other nonvoting members as the ‘‘SEC. 214. STRENGTH AND DISTRIBUTION IN following: voting members of the Advisory Committee GRADE. ‘‘SEC. 216. OBLIGATED SERVICE REQUIREMENT. consider appropriate. ‘‘(a) GRADES.—The commissioned grades in ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— (3) CHAIRPERSON.—The Secretary shall ap- the commissioned officer corps of the Ad- ‘‘(1) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall point a chairperson for the Advisory Com- ministration are the following, in relative prescribe the obligated service requirements mittee from among the members appointed rank with officers of the Navy: for appointments, training, promotions, sep- under paragraph (1). ‘‘(1) Vice admiral. arations, continuations, and retirements of (d) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Committee ‘‘(2) Rear admiral. officers not otherwise covered by law. shall meet— ‘‘(3) Rear admiral (lower half). ‘‘(2) WRITTEN AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary (1) in person no less frequently than twice ‘‘(4) Captain. and officers shall enter into written agree- each year; and ‘‘(5) Commander. ments that describe the officers’ obligated (2) via telepresence no less frequently than ‘‘(6) Lieutenant commander. service requirements prescribed under para- once every 2 months. ‘‘(7) Lieutenant. graph (1) in return for such appointments, (e) POWERS.—In order to carry out its du- ‘‘(8) Lieutenant (junior grade). training, promotions, separations, continu- ties under subsection (b), the Advisory Com- ‘‘(9) Ensign. ations, and retirements as the Secretary mittee may— ‘‘(b) GRADE DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary considers appropriate. (1) hold such hearings, sit and act at such shall prescribe, with respect to the distribu- ‘‘(b) REPAYMENT FOR FAILURE TO SATISFY times and places, take such testimony, and tion on the lineal list in grade, the percent- REQUIREMENTS.— receive such evidence as the Advisory Com- ages applicable to the grades set forth in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may re- mittee considers appropriate; subsection (a). quire an officer who fails to meet the service (2) submit to Congress such recommenda- ‘‘(c) ANNUAL COMPUTATION OF NUMBER IN requirements prescribed under subsection tions as the Advisory Committee considers GRADE.— (a)(1) to reimburse the Secretary in an appropriate; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not less frequently than amount that bears the same ratio to the (3) submit to Federal agencies such rec- once each year, the Secretary shall make a total costs of the training provided to that ommendations as the Advisory Committee computation to determine the number of of- officer by the Secretary as the unserved por- considers appropriate; ficers on the lineal list authorized to be serv- tion of active duty bears to the total period (4) issue reports, guidelines, and memo- ing in each grade. of active duty the officer agreed to serve. randa; ‘‘(2) METHOD OF COMPUTATION.—The number ‘‘(2) OBLIGATION AS DEBT TO UNITED (5) hold or host conferences and symposia; in each grade shall be computed by applying STATES.—An obligation to reimburse the

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Administrator of the National Oceanic and basic officer training, which is prescribed by ‘‘(3) DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY.—A dis- Atmospheric Administration. the Administrator as meeting the prelimi- charge in bankruptcy under title 11 that is ‘‘(2) MEMBER OF THE PROGRAM.—The term nary requirement for admission to the com- entered less than five years after the termi- ‘member of the program’ means a student missioned officer corps; and nation of a written agreement entered into who is enrolled in the program. ‘‘(E) execute a certificate or take an oath under subsection (a)(2) does not discharge ‘‘(3) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means relating to morality and conduct in such the individual signing the agreement from a an aviation accession training program of form as the Administrator prescribes. debt arising under such agreement. the commissioned officer corps of the Ad- ‘‘(2) COMPLETION OF PROGRAM.—A member ‘‘(c) WAIVER OR SUSPENSION OF COMPLI- ministration established pursuant to sub- of the program may be appointed as a reg- ANCE.—The Secretary may waive the service section (b). ular officer in the commissioned officer obligation of an officer who— ‘‘(b) AVIATION ACCESSION TRAINING PRO- corps if the member meets all requirements ‘‘(1) becomes unqualified to serve on active GRAMS.— for appointment as such an officer. ‘‘(d) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFIED duty in the commissioned officer corps of the ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT AUTHORIZED.—The Ad- Administration because of a circumstance ministrator, under regulations prescribed by MEMBERS.— not within the control of that officer; or the Secretary, shall establish and maintain ‘‘(1) EXPENSES OF COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.— ‘‘(2) is— one or more aviation accession training pro- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a member of the program who meets such qualifica- ‘‘(A) not physically qualified for appoint- grams for the commissioned officer corps of tions as the Administrator establishes for ment; and the Administration at institutions described purposes of this subsection, the Adminis- ‘‘(B) determined to be unqualified for serv- in paragraph (2). trator may pay the expenses of the member ice in the commissioned officer corps of the ‘‘(2) INSTITUTIONS DESCRIBED.—An institu- in connection with pursuit of a course of pro- Administration because of a physical or tion described in this paragraph is an edu- fessional flight and piloting instruction medical condition that was not the result of cational institution— under the program, including tuition, fees, the officer’s own misconduct or grossly neg- ‘‘(A) that requests to enter into an agree- educational materials such as books, train- ligent conduct.’’. ment with the Administrator providing for ing, certifications, travel, and laboratory ex- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the establishment of the program at the in- penses. contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An stitution; ‘‘(B) ASSISTANCE AFTER FOURTH ACADEMIC Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ‘‘(B) that has, as a part of its curriculum, YEAR.—In the case of a member of the pro- Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- a four-year baccalaureate program of profes- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by in- gram described in subparagraph (A) who is sional flight and piloting instruction that is enrolled in a course described in that sub- serting after the item relating to section 215 accredited by the Aviation Accreditation the following: paragraph that has been approved by the Ad- Board International; ministrator and requires more than four aca- ‘‘Sec. 216. Obligated service requirement.’’. ‘‘(C) that is located in a geographic area demic years for completion, including elec- SEC. 1714. TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. that— tive requirements of the program, assistance (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A (33 U.S.C. 3001 ‘‘(i) experiences a wide variation in cli- under this subsection may also be provided et seq.), as amended by section 1713(a), is fur- mate-related activity, including frequent during a fifth academic year or during a ther amended by adding at the end the fol- high winds, convective activity (including combination of a part of a fifth academic lowing: tornadoes), periods of low visibility, heat, year and summer sessions. ‘‘SEC. 217. TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. and snow and ice episodes, to provide oppor- ‘‘(2) ROOM AND BOARD.—In the case of a ‘‘(a) TRAINING.—The Secretary may take tunities for pilots to demonstrate skill in all member eligible to receive assistance under such measures as may be necessary to ensure weather conditions compatible with future paragraph (1), the Administrator may, in that officers are prepared to carry out their encounters during their service in the com- lieu of payment of all or part of such assist- duties in the commissioned officer corps of missioned officer corps; and ance, pay the room and board expenses of the the Administration and proficient in the ‘‘(ii) has a climate that can accommodate member, and other educational expenses, of skills necessary to carry out such duties. both primary and advanced flight training the educational institution concerned. Such measures may include the following: activity at least 75 percent of the year; and ‘‘(3) FAILURE TO COMPLETE PROGRAM OR AC- ‘‘(1) Carrying out training programs and ‘‘(D) at which the Administrator deter- CEPT COMMISSION.—A member of the program correspondence courses, including estab- mines that— who receives assistance under this sub- lishing and operating a basic officer training ‘‘(i) there will be at least one student en- section and who does not complete the program to provide initial indoctrination rolled in the program; and course of instruction, or who completes the and maritime vocational training for officer ‘‘(ii) the provisions of this section are oth- course but declines to accept a commission candidates as well as refresher training, mid- erwise satisfied. in the commissioned officer corps when of- career training, aviation training, and such ‘‘(3) LIMITATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH PAR- fered, shall be subject to the repayment pro- other training as the Secretary considers TICULAR INSTITUTIONS.—The program may visions of subsection (e). necessary for officer development and pro- not be established or maintained at an insti- ‘‘(e) REPAYMENT OF UNEARNED PORTION OF ficiency. tution unless— FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN CONDITIONS OF ‘‘(2) Providing officers and officer can- ‘‘(A) the senior commissioned officer or PAYMENT NOT MET.— didates with educational materials. employee of the commissioned officer corps ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A member of the pro- ‘‘(3) Acquiring such equipment as may be who is assigned as an advisor to the program gram who receives or benefits from assist- necessary for training and instructional pur- at that institution is given the academic ance under subsection (d), and whose receipt poses. rank of adjunct professor; and of or benefit from such assistance is subject ‘‘(b) PHYSICAL FITNESS.—The Secretary ‘‘(B) the institution fulfills the terms of its to the condition that the member fully sat- shall ensure that officers maintain a high agreement with the Administrator. isfy the requirements of subsection (c), shall physical state of readiness by establishing ‘‘(4) MEMBERSHIP IN CONNECTION WITH STA- repay to the United States an amount equal standards of physical fitness for officers that TUS AS STUDENT.—At institutions at which to the assistance received or benefitted from are substantially equivalent to those pre- the program is established, the membership if the member fails to fully satisfy such re- scribed for officers in the Coast Guard.’’. of students in the program shall be elective, quirements and may not receive or benefit (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of as provided by State law or the authorities from any unpaid amounts of such assistance contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An of the institution concerned. after the member fails to satisfy such re- Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ‘‘(c) MEMBERSHIP.— quirements, unless the Administrator deter- Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- ‘‘(1) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for mem- mines that the imposition of the repayment poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by bership in the program, an individual must— requirement and the termination of payment section 1713(b), is further amended by insert- ‘‘(A) be a student at an institution at of unpaid amounts of such assistance with ing after the item relating to section 216 the which the program is established; regard to the member would be— following: ‘‘(B) be a citizen of the United States; ‘‘(A) contrary to a personnel policy or ‘‘Sec. 217. Training and physical fitness.’’. ‘‘(C) contract in writing, with the consent management objective; SEC. 1715. AVIATION ACCESSION TRAINING PRO- of a parent or guardian if a minor, with the ‘‘(B) against equity and good conscience; or GRAMS. Administrator, to— ‘‘(C) contrary to the best interests of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A (33 U.S.C. 3001 ‘‘(i) accept an appointment, if offered, as a United States. et seq.), as amended by section 1714(a), is fur- commissioned officer in the commissioned ‘‘(2) REGULATIONS.—The Administrator ther amended by adding at the end the fol- officer corps of the Administration; and may establish, by regulations, procedures for lowing: ‘‘(ii) serve in the commissioned officer determining the amount of the repayment ‘‘SEC. 218. AVIATION ACCESSION TRAINING PRO- corps for not fewer than four years; required under this subsection and the cir- GRAMS. ‘‘(D) enroll in— cumstances under which an exception to re- ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ‘‘(i) a four-year baccalaureate program of payment may be granted. The Administrator ‘‘(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘Adminis- professional flight and piloting instruction; may specify in the regulations the condi- trator’ means the Under Secretary of Com- and tions under which financial assistance to be

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States under this subsection is, for all pur- at an accredited educational institution (as ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE OFFICERS.—An officer is eli- poses, a debt owed to the United States.’’. determined by the Secretary of Education) gible for the benefit described in subsection (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of leading to a degree in a profession that will (a) while the officer— contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An meet identified skill shortages in the com- ‘‘(1) is serving on active duty; Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services missioned officer corps. ‘‘(2) has not completed more than three Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- ‘‘(d) LOAN REPAYMENTS.— years of service on active duty; poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the limits es- ‘‘(3) is the debtor on one or more unpaid section 1714(b), is further amended by insert- tablished under paragraph (2), a loan repay- loans described in subsection (c); and ing after the item relating to section 217 the ment under this section may consist of the ‘‘(4) is not in default on any such loan. ‘‘(c) STUDENT LOANS.—The authority to following: payment of the principal, interest, and re- make payments under subsection (a) may be lated expenses of a loan obtained by a person ‘‘Sec. 218. Aviation accession training pro- exercised with respect to the following loans: described in subsection (b). grams.’’. ‘‘(1) A loan made, insured, or guaranteed IMITATION ON AMOUNT.—For each year SEC. 1716. RECRUITING MATERIALS. ‘‘(2) L under part B of title IV of the Higher Edu- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A (33 U.S.C. 3001 of obligated service that a person agrees to cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.). et seq.), as amended by section 1715(a), is fur- serve in an agreement described in sub- ‘‘(2) A loan made under part D of such title ther amended by adding at the end the fol- section (b)(3), the Secretary may pay not (20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.). lowing: more than the amount specified in section ‘‘(3) A loan made under part E of such title ‘‘SEC. 219. USE OF RECRUITING MATERIALS FOR 2173(e)(2) of title 10, United States Code. (20 U.S.C. 1087aa et seq.). PUBLIC RELATIONS. ‘‘(e) ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION.— ‘‘(d) MAXIMUM BENEFIT.—Interest and any ‘‘The Secretary may use for public rela- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person entering into special allowance may be paid on behalf of tions purposes of the Department of Com- an agreement described in subsection (b)(3) an officer under this section for any of the 36 merce any advertising materials developed incurs an active duty service obligation. consecutive months during which the officer for use for recruitment and retention of per- ‘‘(2) LENGTH OF OBLIGATION DETERMINED is eligible under subsection (b). sonnel for the commissioned officer corps of UNDER REGULATIONS.— ‘‘(e) COORDINATION WITH SECRETARY OF the Administration. Any such use shall be ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in EDUCATION.— under such conditions and subject to such re- subparagraph (B), the length of the obliga- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- strictions as the Secretary shall prescribe.’’. tion under paragraph (1) shall be determined sult with the Secretary of Education regard- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of under regulations prescribed by the Sec- ing the administration of this section. contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An retary. ‘‘(2) REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORIZED.—The Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ‘‘(B) MINIMUM OBLIGATION.—The regula- Secretary is authorized to reimburse the Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- tions prescribed under subparagraph (A) may Secretary of Education— poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by not provide for a period of obligation of less ‘‘(A) for the funds necessary to pay inter- section 1715(b), is further amended by insert- than one year for each maximum annual est and special allowances on student loans ing after the item relating to section 218 the amount, or portion thereof, paid on behalf of under this section (in accordance with sec- following: the person for qualified loans. tions 428(o), 455(l), and 464(j) of the Higher ‘‘Sec. 219. Use of recruiting materials for ‘‘(3) PERSONS ON ACTIVE DUTY BEFORE EN- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(o), public relations.’’. TERING INTO AGREEMENT.—The active duty 1087e(l), and 1087dd(j)); and SEC. 1717. TECHNICAL CORRECTION. service obligation of persons on active duty ‘‘(B) for any reasonable administrative Section 101(21)(C) of title 38, United States before entering into the agreement shall be costs incurred by the Secretary of Education Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘in the com- served after the conclusion of any other obli- in coordinating the program under this sec- missioned officer corps’’ before ‘‘of the Na- gation incurred under the agreement. tion with the administration of the student tional’’. ‘‘(4) CONCURRENT COMPLETION OF SERVICE loan programs under parts B, D, and E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 Subtitle B—Parity and Recruitment OBLIGATIONS.—A service obligation under this section may be completed concurrently (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq., 1087a et seq., 1087aa et SEC. 1721. EDUCATION LOANS. with a service obligation under section 216. seq.). (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle E (33 U.S.C. 3071 ‘‘(f) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO COMPLETE OBLI- ‘‘(f) SPECIAL ALLOWANCE DEFINED.—In this et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the GATION.— section, the term ‘special allowance’ means a following: ‘‘(1) ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATIONS.—An officer special allowance that is payable under sec- ‘‘SEC. 267. EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PRO- who is relieved of the officer’s active duty tion 438 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 GRAM. obligation under this section before the com- (20 U.S.C. 1087–1).’’. ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO REPAY EDUCATION pletion of that obligation may be given any (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— LOANS.—For the purpose of maintaining ade- (1) Section 428(o) of the Higher Education alternative obligation, at the discretion of quate numbers of officers of the commis- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078(o)) is amended— the Secretary. sioned officer corps of the Administration on (A) by striking the subsection heading and ‘‘(2) REPAYMENT.—An officer who does not active duty who have skills required by the inserting ‘‘ARMED FORCES AND NOAA COM- complete the period of active duty specified commissioned officer corps, the Secretary MISSIONED OFFICER CORPS STUDENT LOAN IN- in the agreement entered into under sub- may repay, in the case of a person described TEREST PAYMENT PROGRAMS’’; and section (b)(3), or the alternative obligation in subsection (b), a loan that— (B) in paragraph (1)— imposed under paragraph (1), shall be subject ‘‘(1) was used by the person to finance edu- (i) by inserting ‘‘or section 268 of the Na- to the repayment provisions under section cation; and tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 216. ‘‘(2) was obtained from a governmental en- tion Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002’’ ‘‘(g) RULEMAKING.—The Secretary shall after ‘‘Code,’’; and tity, private financial institution, edu- prescribe regulations to carry out this sec- (ii) by inserting ‘‘or an officer in the com- cational institution, or other authorized en- tion, including— missioned officer corps of the National Oce- tity. ‘‘(1) standards for qualified loans and au- ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE PERSONS.—To be eligible to anic and Atmospheric Administration, re- thorized payees; and obtain a loan repayment under this section, spectively,’’ after ‘‘Armed Forces’’. ‘‘(2) other terms and conditions for the a person must— (2) Sections 455(l) and 464(j) of the Higher making of loan repayments.’’. ‘‘(1) satisfy one of the requirements speci- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(l) and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of fied in subsection (c); 1087dd(j)) are each amended— contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An ‘‘(2) be fully qualified for, or hold, an ap- (A) by striking the subsection heading and Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services pointment as a commissioned officer in the inserting ‘‘ARMED FORCES AND NOAA COM- Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- commissioned officer corps of the Adminis- MISSIONED OFFICER CORPS STUDENT LOAN IN- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by in- tration; and TEREST PAYMENT PROGRAMS’’; and serting after the item relating to section 266 ‘‘(3) sign a written agreement to serve on (B) in paragraph (1)— the following: active duty, or, if on active duty, to remain (i) by inserting ‘‘or section 268 of the Na- on active duty for a period in addition to any ‘‘Sec. 267. Education loan repayment pro- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- other incurred active duty obligation. gram.’’. tion Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002’’ ‘‘(c) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIRE- SEC. 1722. INTEREST PAYMENTS. after ‘‘Code,’’; and MENTS.—One of the following academic re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle E (33 U.S.C. 3071 (ii) by inserting ‘‘or an officer in the com- quirements must be satisfied for purposes of et seq.), as amended by section 1721(a), is fur- missioned officer corps of the National Oce- determining the eligibility of an individual ther amended by adding at the end the fol- anic and Atmospheric Administration, re- for a loan repayment under this section: lowing: spectively’’ after ‘‘Armed Forces’’.

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(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of for the duration of the period for which the Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An person receives such financial assistance. Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT.—The Sec- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- retary shall prescribe monthly rates for sub- section 1722(c), is further amended by insert- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by sistence allowance provided under paragraph ing after the item relating to section 268 the section 1721(b), is further amended by insert- (1), which shall be equal to the amount speci- following: ing after the item relating to section 267 the fied in section 2144(a) of title 10, United ‘‘Sec. 269. Student pre-commissioning edu- following: States Code. cation assistance program.’’. ‘‘Sec. 268. Interest payment program.’’. ‘‘(g) INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE.— SEC. 1724. LIMITATION ON EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- ‘‘(1) TRAINING.—The Secretary may pre- ANCE. SEC. 1723. STUDENT PRE-COMMISSIONING PRO- GRAM. scribe a sum which shall be credited to each (a) IN GENERAL.—Each fiscal year, begin- person who receives financial assistance ning with the fiscal year in which this title (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle E (33 U.S.C. 3071 under subsection (a) to cover the cost of the et seq.), as amended by section 1722(a), is fur- is enacted, the Secretary of Commerce shall person’s initial clothing and equipment ensure that the total amount expended by ther amended by adding at the end the fol- issue. the Secretary under section 267 of the Na- lowing: ‘‘(2) APPOINTMENT.—Upon completion of tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ‘‘SEC. 269. STUDENT PRE-COMMISSIONING EDU- the program of education for which a person tion Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 CATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. receives financial assistance under sub- (as added by section 1721(a)), section 268 of ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AS- section (a) and acceptance of appointment in such Act (as added by section 1722(a)), and SISTANCE.—For the purpose of maintaining the commissioned officer corps of the Ad- section 269 of such Act (as added by section adequate numbers of officers of the commis- ministration, the person may be issued a 1723(a)) does not exceed the amount by sioned officer corps of the Administration on subsequent clothing allowance equivalent to which— active duty, the Secretary may provide fi- that normally provided to a newly appointed (1) the total amount the Secretary would nancial assistance to a person described in officer. pay in that fiscal year to officer candidates subsection (b) for expenses of the person ‘‘(h) TERMINATION OF FINANCIAL ASSIST- under section 203(f)(1) of title 37, United while the person is pursuing on a full-time ANCE.— States Code (as added by section 1735(d)), if basis at an accredited educational institu- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ter- such section entitled officer candidates to tion (as determined by the Secretary of Edu- minate the assistance provided to a person pay at monthly rates equal to the basic pay cation) a program of education approved by under this section if— of a commissioned officer in the pay grade O– the Secretary that leads to— ‘‘(A) the Secretary accepts a request by the 1 with less than 2 years of service, exceeds ‘‘(1) a baccalaureate degree in not more person to be released from an agreement de- (2) the total amount the Secretary actu- than five academic years; or scribed in subsection (b)(2); ally pays in that fiscal year to officer can- ‘‘(2) a postbaccalaureate degree. ‘‘(B) the misconduct of the person results didates under section 203(f)(1) of such title ‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE PERSONS.— in a failure to complete the period of active (as so added). ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person is eligible to duty required under the agreement; or (b) OFFICER CANDIDATE DEFINED.—In this obtain financial assistance under subsection ‘‘(C) the person fails to fulfill any term or section, the term ‘‘officer candidate’’ has the (a) if the person— condition of the agreement. meaning given the term in paragraph (4) of ‘‘(A) is enrolled on a full-time basis in a section 212(b) of the National Oceanic and ‘‘(2) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Secretary may program of education referred to in sub- require a person who receives assistance de- Atmospheric Administration Commissioned section (a) at any educational institution de- scribed in subsection (c), (f), or (g) under an Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3002), as added by section 1735(c). scribed in such subsection; agreement entered into under subsection ‘‘(B) meets all of the requirements for ac- (b)(1)(C) to reimburse the Secretary in an SEC. 1725. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVI- ceptance into the commissioned officer corps SIONS OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES amount that bears the same ratio to the CODE, AND EXTENSION OF CERTAIN of the Administration except for the comple- total costs of the assistance provided to that tion of a baccalaureate degree; and AUTHORITIES APPLICABLE TO MEM- person as the unserved portion of active duty BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO ‘‘(C) enters into a written agreement with bears to the total period of active duty the COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS. the Secretary described in paragraph (2). officer agreed to serve under the agreement. (a) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS ‘‘(2) AGREEMENT.—A written agreement re- ‘‘(3) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive OF TITLE 10.—Section 261(a) (33 U.S.C. 3071(a)) ferred to in paragraph (1)(C) is an agreement the service obligation of a person through an is amended— between the person and the Secretary in agreement entered into under subsection (1) by redesignating paragraphs (13) which the person— (b)(1)(C) if the person— through (16) as paragraphs (22) through (25), ‘‘(A) agrees to accept an appointment as an ‘‘(A) becomes unqualified to serve on ac- respectively; officer, if tendered; and tive duty in the commissioned officer corps (2) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through ‘‘(B) upon completion of the person’s edu- of the Administration because of a cir- (12) as paragraphs (14) through (19), respec- cational program, agrees to serve on active cumstance not within the control of that tively; duty, immediately after appointment, for— person; or (3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through ‘‘(i) up to three years if the person received ‘‘(B) is— (6) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respec- less than three years of assistance; and ‘‘(i) not physically qualified for appoint- tively; ‘‘(ii) up to five years if the person received ment; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- at least three years of assistance. ‘‘(ii) determined to be unqualified for serv- lowing: ‘‘(c) QUALIFYING EXPENSES.—Expenses for ice in the commissioned officer corps of the ‘‘(4) Section 771, relating to unauthorized which financial assistance may be provided Administration because of a physical or wearing of uniforms. under subsection (a) are the following: medical condition that was not the result of ‘‘(5) Section 774, relating to wearing reli- ‘‘(1) Tuition and fees charged by the edu- the person’s own misconduct or grossly neg- gious apparel while in uniform. cational institution involved. ligent conduct. ‘‘(6) Section 982, relating to service on ‘‘(2) The cost of educational materials. ‘‘(4) OBLIGATION AS DEBT TO UNITED State and local juries. ‘‘(3) In the case of a program of education ‘‘(7) Section 1031, relating to administra- STATES.—An obligation to reimburse the leading to a baccalaureate degree, labora- Secretary imposed under paragraph (2) is, for tion of oaths.’’; tory expenses. all purposes, a debt owed to the United (5) by inserting after paragraph (10), as re- ‘‘(4) Such other expenses as the Secretary States. designated, the following: considers appropriate. ‘‘(11) Section 1074n, relating to annual ‘‘(5) DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY.—A dis- ‘‘(d) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT.—The Sec- charge in bankruptcy under title 11, United mental health assessments. retary shall prescribe the amount of finan- States Code, that is entered less than five ‘‘(12) Section 1090a, relating to referrals for cial assistance provided to a person under years after the termination of a written mental health evaluations. subsection (a), which may not exceed the agreement entered into under subsection ‘‘(13) Chapter 58, relating to the Benefits amount specified in section 2173(e)(2) of title (b)(1)(C) does not discharge the person sign- and Services for members being separated or 10, United States Code, for each year of obli- ing the agreement from a debt arising under recently separated.’’; and gated service that a person agrees to serve in such agreement or under paragraph (2). (6) by inserting after paragraph (19), as re- an agreement described in subsection (b)(2). ‘‘(i) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary may designated, the following: ‘‘(e) DURATION OF ASSISTANCE.—Financial prescribe such regulations and orders as the ‘‘(20) Subchapter I of chapter 88, relating to assistance may be provided to a person under Secretary considers appropriate to carry out Military Family Programs, applicable on an subsection (a) for not more than five con- this section. as-available and fully reimbursable basis. secutive academic years. ‘‘(j) CONCURRENT COMPLETION OF SERVICE ‘‘(21) Section 2005, relating to advanced ‘‘(f) SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE.— OBLIGATIONS.—A service obligation under education assistance, active duty agree- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person who receives fi- this section may be completed concurrently ments, and reimbursement requirements.’’. nancial assistance under subsection (a) shall with a service obligation under section 216.’’. (b) EXTENSION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES.— be entitled to a monthly subsistence allow- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (1) NOTARIAL SERVICES.—Section 1044a of ance at a rate prescribed under paragraph (2) contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An title 10, United States Code, is amended—

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Administration. forces’’ both places it appears and inserting (c) REGULATIONS.—Such section is further ‘‘(B) APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER CAN- ‘‘uniformed services’’. amended by adding at the end the following: DIDATES.— (2) ACCEPTANCE OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES ‘‘(c) REGULATIONS REGARDING PROTECTED ‘‘(i) LIMITATION ON GRADE.—An original ap- FOR PROGRAMS SERVING MEMBERS AND THEIR COMMUNICATIONS AND PROHIBITION OF RETAL- pointment of an officer candidate, upon grad- FAMILIES.—Section 1588 of such title is IATORY PERSONNEL ACTIONS.—The Secretary uation from the basic officer training pro- amended— may prescribe regulations to carry out the gram of the commissioned officer corps of (A) in subsection (a)(3), in the matter be- application of section 1034 of title 10, United the Administration, may not be made in any fore subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘armed States Code, to the commissioned officer other grade than ensign. forces’’ and inserting ‘‘uniformed services’’; corps of the Administration, including by ‘‘(ii) RANK.—Officer candidates receiving and prescribing such administrative procedures appointments as ensigns upon graduation (B) by adding at the end the following new for investigation and appeal within the com- from the basic officer training program shall subsection: missioned officer corps as the Secretary con- take rank according to their proficiency as ‘‘(g) SECRETARY CONCERNED FOR ACCEPT- siders appropriate.’’. shown by the order of their merit at date of ANCE OF SERVICES FOR PROGRAMS SERVING SEC. 1728. EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT graduation. MEMBERS OF NOAA CORPS AND THEIR FAMI- RIGHTS. ‘‘(2) SOURCE OF APPOINTMENTS.—An original LIES.—For purposes of the acceptance of Section 4303(16) of title 38, United States appointment may be made from among the services described in subsection (a)(3), the Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘the commis- following: term ‘Secretary concerned’ in subsection (a) sioned officer corps of the National Oceanic ‘‘(A) Graduates of the basic officer training shall include the Secretary of Commerce and Atmospheric Administration,’’ after program of the commissioned officer corps of with respect to members of the commis- ‘‘Public Health Service,’’. the Administration. sioned officer corps of the National Oceanic SEC. 1729. TREATMENT OF COMMISSION IN COM- ‘‘(B) Subject to the approval of the Sec- and Atmospheric Administration.’’. MISSIONED OFFICER CORPS FOR retary of Defense, graduates of the military (3) CAPSTONE COURSE FOR NEWLY SELECTED PURPOSES OF CERTAIN HIRING DE- service academies of the United States who FLAG OFFICERS.—Section 2153 of such title is CISIONS. otherwise meet the academic standards for amended— (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle E (33 U.S.C. 3071 enrollment in the training program de- (A) in subsection (a)— et seq.), as amended by this title, is further scribed in subparagraph (A). (i) by inserting ‘‘or the commissioned offi- amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(C) Graduates of the State maritime acad- cer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmos- ‘‘SEC. 269A. TREATMENT OF COMMISSION IN COM- emies who— pheric Administration’’ after ‘‘in the case of MISSIONED OFFICER CORPS AS EM- ‘‘(i) otherwise meet the academic stand- the Navy’’; and PLOYMENT IN ADMINISTRATION ards for enrollment in the training program (ii) by striking ‘‘other armed forces’’ and FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN HIRING described in subparagraph (A); DECISIONS. inserting ‘‘other uniformed services’’; and ‘‘(ii) completed at least three years of regi- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In any case in which the (B) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter be- mented training while at a State maritime Secretary accepts an application for a posi- fore subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘or the academy; and tion of employment with the Administration Secretary of Commerce, as applicable,’’ after ‘‘(iii) obtained an unlimited tonnage or un- and limits consideration of applications for ‘‘the Secretary of Defense’’. limited horsepower Merchant Mariner Cre- such position to applications submitted by dential from the United States Coast Guard. SEC. 1726. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVI- individuals serving in a career or career-con- ‘‘(D) Licensed officers of the United States SIONS OF TITLE 37, UNITED STATES ditional position in the competitive service CODE. merchant marine who have served two or within the Administration, the Secretary (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle E (33 U.S.C. 3071 more years aboard a vessel of the United shall deem an officer who has served as an et seq.) is amended by inserting after section States in the capacity of a licensed officer, officer in the commissioned officer corps for 261 the following: who otherwise meet the academic standards at least three years to be serving in a career for enrollment in the training program de- ‘‘SEC. 261A. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVI- or career-conditional position in the com- SIONS OF TITLE 37, UNITED STATES scribed in subparagraph (A). CODE. petitive service within the Administration ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: for purposes of such limitation. ‘‘The provisions of law applicable to the ‘‘(A) MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES OF THE ‘‘(b) CAREER APPOINTMENTS.—If the Sec- Armed Forces under the following provisions UNITED STATES.—The term ‘military service retary selects an application submitted by of title 37, United States Code, shall apply to academies of the United States’ means the an officer described in subsection (a) for a the commissioned officer corps of the Ad- following: position described in such subsection, the ministration: ‘‘(i) The United States Military Academy, Secretary shall give such officer a career or ‘‘(1) Section 403(l), relating to temporary West Point, New York. career-conditional appointment in the com- continuation of housing allowance for de- ‘‘(ii) The United States Naval Academy, petitive service, as appropriate. pendents of members dying on active duty. Annapolis, Maryland. ‘‘(c) COMPETITIVE SERVICE DEFINED.—In ‘‘(2) Section 415, relating to initial uniform ‘‘(iii) The United States Air Force Acad- this section, the term ‘competitive service’ allowances. emy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. has the meaning given the term in section ‘‘(3) Section 488, relating to allowances for ‘‘(iv) The United States Coast Guard Acad- 2102 of title 5, United States Code.’’. recruiting expenses.’’. emy, New London, Connecticut. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(v) The United States Merchant Marine contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An Academy, Kings Point, New York. Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ‘‘(B) STATE MARITIME ACADEMY.—The term Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- ‘State maritime academy’ has the meaning poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by in- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by in- given the term in section 51102 of title 46, serting after the item relating to section 269, serting after the item relating to section 261 United States Code. as added by section 1723(b), the following new the following: ‘‘(b) REAPPOINTMENT.— item: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘Sec. 261A. Applicability of certain provi- ‘‘Sec. 269A. Treatment of commission in paragraph (2), an individual who previously sions of title 37, United States commissioned officer corps as served in the commissioned officer corps of Code.’’. employment in Administration the Administration may be appointed by the SEC. 1727. PROHIBITION ON RETALIATORY PER- for purposes of certain hiring Secretary to the grade the individual held SONNEL ACTIONS. decisions.’’. prior to separation. N ENERAL (a) I G .—Subsection (a) of section ‘‘(2) REAPPOINTMENTS TO HIGHER GRADES.— 261 (33 U.S.C. 3071), as amended by section Subtitle C—Appointments and Promotion of Officers An appointment under paragraph (1) to a po- 1725(a), is further amended— sition of importance and responsibility des- SEC. 1731. APPOINTMENTS. (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through ignated under section 228 may only be made (a) ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.—Section 221 (25) as paragraphs (9) through (26), respec- by the President. tively; and (33 U.S.C. 3021) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(c) QUALIFICATIONS.—An appointment (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the fol- ‘‘SEC. 221. ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS AND RE- under subsection (a) or (b) may not be given lowing: APPOINTMENTS. to an individual until the individual’s men- ‘‘(8) Section 1034, relating to protected ‘‘(a) ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.— tal, moral, physical, and professional fitness communications and prohibition of retalia- ‘‘(1) GRADES.— to perform the duties of an officer has been tory personnel actions.’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in established under such regulations as the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection subparagraph (B), an original appointment of Secretary shall prescribe. (b) of such section is amended by adding at an officer may be made in such grades as ‘‘(d) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.—Appointees the end the following: ‘‘For purposes of para- may be appropriate for— under this section shall take precedence in

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The order of layed by the assignment or education, or a age limits, methods of selection of officer precedence of appointees whose dates of com- qualifying personal or professional cir- candidates, term of service as an officer can- mission are the same shall be determined by cumstance, as determined by the Director; didate before graduation from the basic offi- the Secretary. ‘‘(B) the Director determines the exclusion cer training program of the Administration, ‘‘(e) INTER-SERVICE TRANSFERS.—For inter- from consideration is in the best interest of and all other matters affecting such appoint- service transfers (as described in Department the Administration; and ment. of Defense Directive 1300.4 (dated December ‘‘(C) the officer has not previously failed ‘‘(c) DISMISSAL.—The Secretary may dis- 27, 2006)) the Secretary shall— selection for promotion to the grade for miss from the basic officer training program ‘‘(1) coordinate with the Secretary of De- which the officer requests the exclusion from of the Administration any officer candidate fense and the Secretary of the Department in consideration.’’. who, during the officer candidate’s term as which the Coast Guard is operating to pro- SEC. 1733. POSITIONS OF IMPORTANCE AND RE- an officer candidate, the Secretary considers mote and streamline inter-service transfers; SPONSIBILITY. unsatisfactory in either academics or con- ‘‘(2) give preference to such inter-service Section 228 (33 U.S.C. 3028) is amended— duct, or not adapted for a career in the com- transfers for recruitment purposes as deter- (1) in subsection (c)— missioned officer corps of the Administra- mined appropriate by the Secretary; and (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The tion. Officer candidates shall be subject to ‘‘(3) reappoint such inter-service transfers Secretary shall designate one position under rules governing discipline prescribed by the to the equivalent grade in the commissioned this section’’ and inserting ‘‘The President Director of the National Oceanic and Atmos- officer corps.’’. shall designate one position’’; and pheric Administration Commissioned Officer (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (B) in the second sentence, by striking Corps. contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An ‘‘That position shall be filled by’’ and insert- ‘‘(d) AGREEMENT.— Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ing ‘‘The President shall fill that position by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each officer candidate Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- appointing, by and with the advice and con- shall sign an agreement with the Secretary poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by sent of the Senate,’’; in accordance with section 216(a)(2) regard- striking the item relating to section 221 and (2) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting ‘‘or im- ing the officer candidate’s term of service in inserting the following: mediately beginning a period of terminal the commissioned officer corps of the Ad- ‘‘Sec. 221. Original appointments and re- leave’’ after ‘‘for which a higher grade is des- ministration. appointments.’’. ignated’’; ‘‘(2) ELEMENTS.—An agreement signed by SEC. 1732. PERSONNEL BOARDS. (3) by amending subsection (e) to read as an officer candidate under paragraph (1) Section 222 (33 U.S.C. 3022) is amended to follows: shall provide that the officer candidate read as follows: ‘‘(e) LIMIT ON NUMBER OF OFFICERS AP- agrees to the following: ‘‘SEC. 222. PERSONNEL BOARDS. POINTED.—The total number of officers serv- ‘‘(A) That the officer candidate will com- plete the course of instruction at the basic ‘‘(a) CONVENING.—Not less frequently than ing on active duty at any one time in the once each year and at such other times as grade of rear admiral (lower half) or above officer training program of the Administra- the Secretary determines necessary, the Sec- may not exceed five, with only one serving in tion. retary shall convene a personnel board. the grade of vice admiral.’’; and ‘‘(B) That upon graduation from such pro- ‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— (4) in subsection (f), by inserting ‘‘or in a gram, the officer candidate— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A board convened under period of annual leave used at the end of the ‘‘(i) will accept an appointment, if ten- subsection (a) shall consist of five or more appointment’’ after ‘‘serving in that grade’’. dered, as an officer; and officers who are serving in or above the per- SEC. 1734. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS. ‘‘(ii) will serve on active duty for at least manent grade of the officers under consider- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 229 (33 U.S.C. four years immediately after such appoint- ation by the board. 3029) is amended to read as follows: ment. ‘‘(e) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(2) RETIRED OFFICERS.—Officers on the re- ‘‘SEC. 229. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS. prescribe regulations to carry out this sec- tired list may be recalled to serve on such ‘‘(a) APPOINTMENTS BY PRESIDENT.—Tem- tion. Such regulations shall include— personnel boards as the Secretary considers porary appointments in the grade of ensign, ‘‘(1) standards for determining what con- necessary. lieutenant junior grade, or lieutenant may stitutes a breach of an agreement signed ‘‘(3) NO MEMBERSHIP ON 2 SUCCESSIVE be made by the President. under subsection (d)(1); and BOARDS.—No officer may be a member of two ‘‘(b) TERMINATION.—A temporary appoint- ‘‘(2) procedures for determining whether successive personnel boards convened to con- ment to a position under subsection (a) shall such a breach has occurred. sider officers of the same grade for pro- terminate upon approval of a permanent ap- ‘‘(f) REPAYMENT.—An officer candidate or motion or separation. pointment for such position made by the former officer candidate who does not fulfill ‘‘(c) DUTIES.—Each personnel board shall— President. the terms of the obligation to serve as speci- ‘‘(1) recommend to the Secretary such ‘‘(c) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.—Appointees fied under subsection (d) shall be subject to changes as may be necessary to correct any under subsection (a) shall take precedence in the repayment provisions of section 216(b).’’. erroneous position on the lineal list that was the grade to which appointed in accordance (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of caused by administrative error; and with the dates of their appointments as offi- contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An ‘‘(2) make selections and recommendations cers in such grade. The order of precedence Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services to the Secretary and the President for the of appointees who are appointed on the same Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- appointment, promotion, involuntary sepa- date shall be determined by the Secretary. poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by in- ration, continuation, and involuntary retire- ‘‘(d) ANY ONE GRADE.—When determined by serting after the item relating to section 233 ment of officers in the commissioned officer the Secretary to be in the best interest of the following: corps of the Administration as prescribed in the commissioned officer corps, officers in this title. any permanent grade may be temporarily ‘‘Sec. 234. Officer candidates.’’. ‘‘(d) ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS NOT AC- promoted one grade by the President. Any (c) OFFICER CANDIDATE DEFINED.—Section CEPTABLE.—If any recommendation by a such temporary promotion terminates upon 212(b) (33 U.S.C. 3002(b)) is amended— board convened under subsection (a) is not the transfer of the officer to a new assign- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through accepted by the Secretary or the President, ment.’’. (6) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respec- the board shall make such further rec- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of tively; and ommendations as the Secretary or the Presi- contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- dent considers appropriate. Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services lowing: ‘‘(e) AUTHORITY FOR OFFICERS TO OPT OUT Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- ‘‘(4) OFFICER CANDIDATE.—The term ‘officer OF PROMOTION CONSIDERATION.— poses’’ (Public Law 107–372) is amended by candidate’ means an individual who is en- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Na- striking the item relating to section 229 and rolled in the basic officer training program tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- inserting the following: of the Administration and is under consider- tion Commissioned Officer Corps may pro- ation for appointment as an officer under ‘‘Sec. 229. Temporary appointments.’’. vide that an officer, upon the officer’s re- section 221(a)(2)(A).’’. quest and with the approval of the Director, SEC. 1735. OFFICER CANDIDATES. (d) PAY FOR OFFICER CANDIDATES.—Section be excluded from consideration for pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle B (33 U.S.C. 3021 203 of title 37, United States Code, is amend- motion by a personnel board convened under et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the ed by adding at the end the following: this section. following: ‘‘(f)(1) An officer candidate enrolled in the ‘‘(2) APPROVAL.—The Director shall ap- ‘‘SEC. 234. OFFICER CANDIDATES. basic officer training program of the com- prove a request made by an officer under ‘‘(a) DETERMINATION OF NUMBER.—The Sec- missioned officer corps of the National Oce- paragraph (1) only if— retary shall determine the number of ap- anic and Atmospheric Administration is en- ‘‘(A) the basis for the request is to allow pointments of officer candidates. titled, while participating in such program, the officer to complete a broadening assign- ‘‘(b) APPOINTMENT.—Appointment of officer to monthly officer candidate pay at monthly ment, advanced education, another assign- candidates shall be made under regulations, rates equal to the basic pay of an enlisted

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member in the pay grade E–5 with less than ‘‘(2) at a minimum, prescribe the proce- ‘‘(C) REPAYMENT.—An officer who is ineli- two years of service. dures and standards to be used to instruct an gible for payment of a special or incentive ‘‘(2) An individual who graduates from officer on the obligations to be assumed by pay or bonus otherwise covered by this para- such program shall receive credit for the the officer under paragraph (1) of such sub- graph by reason of subparagraph (B)(i)(II) time spent participating in such program as section while the officer is released from ac- shall be subject to the requirements for re- if such time were time served while on active tive duty. payment of such pay or bonus in accordance duty as a commissioned officer. If the indi- ‘‘(e) ORDER TO ACTIVE DUTY.—Under regu- with the terms of the applicable agreement vidual does not graduate from such program, lations prescribed by the Secretary, an offi- of the officer under chapter 5 of title 37, such time shall not be considered creditable cer participating in a program under this United States Code. for active duty or pay.’’. section may, in the discretion of the Sec- ‘‘(D) REQUIRED SERVICE IS ADDITIONAL.— SEC. 1736. PROCUREMENT OF PERSONNEL. retary, be required to terminate participa- Any service required of an officer under an (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle B (33 U.S.C. 3021 tion in the program and be ordered to active agreement covered by this paragraph after et seq.), as amended by section 1735(a), is fur- duty. the officer returns to active duty as de- ther amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(f) PAY AND ALLOWANCES.— scribed in subparagraph (A) shall be in addi- lowing: ‘‘(1) BASIC PAY.—During each month of par- tion to any service required of the officer ‘‘SEC. 235. PROCUREMENT OF PERSONNEL. ticipation in a program under this section, under an agreement under subsection (c). ‘‘The Secretary may take such measures as an officer who participates in the program ‘‘(4) TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOW- the Secretary determines necessary in order shall be paid basic pay in an amount equal to ANCE.— to obtain recruits for the commissioned offi- two-thirtieths of the amount of monthly ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph cer corps of the Administration, including basic pay to which the officer would other- (B), an officer who participates in a program advertising.’’. wise be entitled under section 204 of title 37, under this section is entitled, while partici- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of United States Code, as a member of the uni- pating in the program, to the travel and contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An formed services on active duty in the grade transportation allowances authorized by sec- Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services and years of service of the officer when the tion 474 of title 37, United States Code, for— Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- officer commences participation in the pro- ‘‘(i) travel performed from the residence of poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by gram. the officer, at the time of release from active section 1735(b), is further amended by insert- ‘‘(2) SPECIAL OR INCENTIVE PAY OR BONUS.— duty to participate in the program, to the lo- ing after the item relating to section 234 the ‘‘(A) PROHIBITION.—An officer who partici- cation in the United States designated by following: pates in a program under this section shall the officer as the officer’s residence during ‘‘235. Procurement of personnel.’’. not, while participating in the program, be the period of participation in the program; paid any special or incentive pay or bonus to SEC. 1737. CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM. and which the officer is otherwise entitled under (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle B (33 U.S.C. 3021 ‘‘(ii) travel performed to the residence of an agreement under chapter 5 of title 37, et seq.), as amended by section 1736(a), is fur- the officer upon return to active duty at the United States Code, that is in force when the ther amended by adding at the end the fol- end of the participation of the officer in the officer commences participation in the pro- lowing: program. gram. ‘‘SEC. 236. CAREER FLEXIBILITY TO ENHANCE RE- ‘‘(B) SINGLE RESIDENCE.—An allowance is ‘‘(B) NOT TREATED AS FAILURE TO PERFORM TENTION OF OFFICERS. payable under this paragraph only with re- SERVICES.—The inactivation from active ‘‘(a) PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED.—The Sec- spect to travel of an officer to and from a retary may carry out a program under which duty of an officer participating in a program single residence. under this section shall not be treated as a officers may be inactivated from active duty ‘‘(5) LEAVE BALANCE.—An officer who par- failure of the officer to perform any period of in order to meet personal or professional ticipates in a program under this section is service required of the officer in connection needs and returned to active duty at the end entitled to carry forward the leave balance with an agreement for a special or incentive of such period of inactivation from active existing as of the day on which the officer pay or bonus under chapter 5 of title 37, duty. begins participation and accumulated in ac- United States Code, that is in force when the ‘‘(b) PERIOD OF INACTIVATION FROM ACTIVE cordance with section 701 of title 10, but not officer commences participation in the pro- DUTY; EFFECT OF INACTIVATION.— to exceed 60 days. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The period of inactiva- gram. ‘‘(g) PROMOTION.— tion from active duty under a program under ‘‘(3) RETURN TO ACTIVE DUTY.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An officer participating this section of an officer participating in the ‘‘(A) SPECIAL OR INCENTIVE PAY OR BONUS.— in a program under this section shall not, program shall be such period as the Sec- Subject to subparagraph (B), upon the return while participating in the program, be eligi- retary shall specify in the agreement of the of an officer to active duty after completion ble for consideration for promotion under officer under subsection (c), except that such by the officer of participation in a program subtitle B. period may not exceed three years. under this section— ‘‘(2) RETURN TO SERVICE.—Upon the return ‘‘(2) EXCLUSION FROM RETIREMENT.—Any pe- ‘‘(i) any agreement entered into by the of- of an officer to active duty after completion riod of participation of an officer in a pro- ficer under chapter 5 of title 37, United by the officer of participation in a program gram under this section shall not count to- States Code, for the payment of a special or under this section— ward eligibility for retirement or computa- incentive pay or bonus that was in force ‘‘(A) the Secretary may adjust the date of tion of retired pay under subtitle C. when the officer commenced participation in rank of the officer in such manner as the ‘‘(c) AGREEMENT.—Each officer who partici- the program shall be revived, with the term Secretary shall prescribe in regulations for pates in a program under this section shall of such agreement after revival being the pe- purposes of this section; and enter into a written agreement with the Sec- riod of the agreement remaining to run when ‘‘(B) the officer shall be eligible for consid- retary under which that officer shall agree the officer commenced participation in the eration for promotion when officers of the as follows: program; and same competitive category, grade, and se- ‘‘(1) To undergo during the period of the in- ‘‘(ii) any special or incentive pay or bonus niority are eligible for consideration for pro- activation of the officer from active duty shall be payable to the officer in accordance motion. under the program such inactive duty train- with the terms of the agreement concerned ‘‘(h) CONTINUED ENTITLEMENTS.—An officer ing as the Director of the National Oceanic for the term specified in clause (i). participating in a program under this section and Atmospheric Administration Commis- ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.— shall, while participating in the program, be sioned Officer Corps shall require in order to ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) shall treated as a member of the uniformed serv- ensure that the officer retains proficiency, at not apply to any special or incentive pay or ices on active duty for a period of more than a level determined by the Director to be suf- bonus otherwise covered by that subpara- 30 days for purposes of— ficient, in the technical skills, professional graph with respect to an officer if, at the ‘‘(1) the entitlement of the officer and of qualifications, and physical readiness of the time of the return of the officer to active the dependents of the officer to medical and officer during the inactivation of the officer duty as described in that subparagraph— dental care under the provisions of chapter from active duty. ‘‘(I) such pay or bonus is no longer author- 55 of title 10; and ‘‘(2) Following completion of the period of ized by law; or ‘‘(2) retirement or separation for physical the inactivation of the officer from active ‘‘(II) the officer does not satisfy eligibility disability under the provisions of subtitle duty under the program, to serve two criteria for such pay or bonus as in effect at C.’’. months on active duty for each month of the the time of the return of the officer to active (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of period of the inactivation of the officer from duty. contents in section 1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An active duty under the program. ‘‘(ii) PAY OR BONUS CEASES BEING AUTHOR- Act to authorize the Hydrographic Services ‘‘(d) CONDITIONS OF RELEASE.—The Sec- IZED.—Subparagraph (A) shall cease to apply Improvement Act of 1998, and for other pur- retary shall— to any special or incentive pay or bonus oth- poses’’ (Public Law 107–372), as amended by ‘‘(1) prescribe regulations specifying the erwise covered by that subparagraph with re- section 1736(b), is further amended by insert- guidelines regarding the conditions of re- spect to an officer if, during the term of the ing after the item relating to section 235 the lease that must be considered and addressed revived agreement of the officer under sub- following: in the agreement required by subsection (c); paragraph (A)(i), such pay or bonus ceases ‘‘Sec. 236. Career flexibility to enhance re- and being authorized by law. tention of officers.’’.

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Subtitle D—Separation and Retirement of (B) described in section 501(c) of the Inter- ‘‘(b) NOTIFICATION OF DELAY.—In any case Officers nal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from in which the time between the reporting of SEC. 1741. INVOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OR SEPA- tax under section 501(a) of such Code. an alleged sexual harassment or sexual as- RATION. (c) COLLABORATION AGREEMENTS.—Upon the sault under section 3541 or 3542, respectively, Section 241 (33 U.S.C. 3041) is amended by execution of an agreement authorized by and commencement of an investigation of adding at the end the following: subsection (a) with an entity, the Adminis- the allegation exceeds 48 hours, the Sec- ‘‘(d) DEFERMENT OF RETIREMENT OR SEPA- trator may enter into agreements with the retary shall notify the Committee on Com- RATION FOR MEDICAL REASONS.— entity to collaborate or engage in projects or merce, Science, and Transportation of the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary deter- programs on matters of mutual interest for Senate and the Committee on Natural Re- mines that the evaluation of the medical periods not to exceed the term of the agree- sources of the House of Representatives of condition of an officer requires hospitaliza- ment. The cost of such agreements shall be the delay. tion or medical observation that cannot be apportioned equitably, as determined by the ‘‘SEC. 3547. CRIMINAL REFERRAL. completed with confidence in a manner con- Administrator. ‘‘If the Secretary of Commerce finds, pur- sistent with the officer’s well-being before SEC. 1753. SATELLITE AND DATA MANAGEMENT. suant to an investigation under section 3546, the date on which the officer would other- Section 301 of the Weather Research and evidence that a crime may have been com- wise be required to retire or be separated Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. mitted, the Secretary shall refer the matter under this section, the Secretary may defer 8531) is amended— to the appropriate law enforcement authori- the retirement or separation of the officer. (1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking subpara- ties, including the appropriate United States ‘‘(2) CONSENT REQUIRED.—A deferment may graph (D) and inserting the following: Attorney.’’. only be made with the written consent of the ‘‘(D) improve— (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of officer involved. If the officer does not pro- ‘‘(i) weather and climate forecasting and contents in section 2(b) of such Act is vide written consent to the deferment, the predictions; and amended by striking the items relating to officer shall be retired or separated as sched- ‘‘(ii) the understanding, management, and sections 3546 and 3547 and inserting the fol- uled. exploration of the ocean.’’; and lowing new items: ‘‘(3) LIMITATION.—A deferment of retire- (2) in subsection (d)— ‘‘Sec. 3546. Investigation requirement. ment or separation under this subsection (A) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘Sec. 3547. Criminal referral. may not extend for more than 30 days after (i) by striking ‘‘data and satellite systems’’ ‘‘Sec. 3548. Annual report on sexual assaults completion of the evaluation requiring hos- and inserting ‘‘data, satellite, and other ob- in the National Oceanic and At- pitalization or medical observation.’’. serving systems’’; and mospheric Administration. SEC. 1742. SEPARATION PAY. (ii) by striking ‘‘to carry out’’ and all that ‘‘Sec. 3549. Sexual assault defined.’’. Section 242 (33 U.S.C. 3042) is amended by follows and inserting the following: ‘‘to SEC. 1755. UPDATE TO ENVIRONMENTAL SENSI- adding at the end the following: carry out— TIVITY INDEX PRODUCTS OF NA- ‘‘(d) EXCEPTION.—An officer discharged for ‘‘(A) basic, applied, and advanced research TIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOS- twice failing selection for promotion to the PHERIC ADMINISTRATION FOR projects and ocean exploration missions to GREAT LAKES. next higher grade is not entitled to separa- meet the objectives described in subpara- tion pay under this section if the officer— (a) UPDATE REQUIRED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL graphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(1); or SENSITIVITY INDEX PRODUCTS FOR GREAT ‘‘(1) expresses a desire not to be selected ‘‘(B) any other type of project to meet for promotion; or LAKES.—Not later than 180 days after the other mission objectives, as determined by date of the enactment of this Act, the Under ‘‘(2) requests removal from the list of se- the Under Secretary.’’; lectees.’’. Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere shall (B) in paragraph (2)(B)(i), by striking ‘‘sat- commence updating the environmental sen- Subtitle E—Other National Oceanic and ellites’’ and all that follows and inserting sitivity index products of the National Oce- Atmospheric Administration Matters ‘‘systems, including satellites, instrumenta- anic and Atmospheric Administration for SEC. 1751. CHARTING AND SURVEY SERVICES. tion, ground stations, data, and data proc- each coastal area of the Great Lakes. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days essing;’’; and (b) PERIODIC UPDATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL after the development of the strategy re- (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and SENSITIVITY INDEX PRODUCTS GENERALLY.— quired by section 1002(b) of the Frank LoBi- inserting ‘‘2030’’. Subject to the availability of appropriations ondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 SEC. 1754. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SEXUAL and the priorities set forth in subsection (c), (33 U.S.C. 892a note), the Secretary of Com- HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PRE- the Under Secretary shall— merce shall enter into not fewer than 2 VENTION AT THE NATIONAL OCE- (1) periodically update the environmental multi-year contracts with 1 or more private ANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINIS- sensitivity index products of the Administra- TRATION. entities for the performance of charting and tion; and (a) REPORTING.—Subtitle C of title XXXV survey services by vessels. (2) endeavor to do so not less frequently of the National Defense Authorization Act (b) CHARTING AND SURVEYS IN THE ARCTIC.— than once every 7 years. for Fiscal Year 2017 (33 U.S.C. 894 et seq.) is In soliciting and engaging the services of (c) PRIORITIES.—When prioritizing geo- vessels under subsection (a), the Secretary amended— graphic areas to update environmental sensi- shall particularly emphasize the need for (1) in section 3541(b)(3)(B) (33 U.S.C. tivity index products, the Under Secretary charting and surveys in the Arctic. 894(b)(3)(B)), by striking ‘‘can be confiden- shall consider— SEC. 1752. CO-LOCATION AGREEMENTS. tially reported’’ and inserting ‘‘can be re- (1) the age of existing environmental sensi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ported on a restricted or unrestricted basis’’; tivity index products for the areas; other provision of law, in fiscal year 2020 and and (2) the occurrence of extreme events, be it each fiscal year thereafter, and subject to (2) in section 3542(b)(5)(B) (33 U.S.C. natural or man-made, which have signifi- the availability of appropriations, the Ad- 894a(b)(5)(B)), by striking ‘‘can be confiden- cantly altered the shoreline or ecosystem ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- tially reported’’ and inserting ‘‘can be re- since the last update; mospheric Administration may execute non- ported on a restricted or unrestricted basis’’. (3) the natural variability of shoreline and competitive co-location agreements for real (b) INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENT.—Such coastal environments; and property and incidental goods and services subtitle is amended— (4) the volume of vessel traffic and general with entities described in subsection (b) for (1) by redesignating sections 3546 and 3547 vulnerability to spilled pollutants. periods of not more than 30 years, if each as sections 3548 and 3549, respectively; and (d) ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY INDEX such agreement is supported by a price rea- (2) by inserting after section 3545 the fol- PRODUCT DEFINED.—In this section, the term sonableness analysis. lowing: ‘‘environmental sensitivity index product’’ (b) ENTITIES DESCRIBED.—An entity de- ‘‘SEC. 3546. INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENT. means a map or similar tool that is utilized scribed in this subsection is— ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT TO INVESTIGATE.— to identify sensitive shoreline, coastal, or (1) the government of any State, territory, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- offshore resources prior to an oil spill event possession, or locality of the United States; merce, acting through the Under Secretary in order to set baseline priorities for protec- (2) any Tribal organization (as defined in for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall ensure tion and plan cleanup strategies, typically section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination that each allegation of sexual harassment re- including information relating to shoreline and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. ported under section 3541 and each allegation type, biological resources, and human use re- 5304)); of sexual assault reported under section 3542 sources. (3) any subdivision of— is investigated thoroughly and promptly. (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (A) a government described in paragraph ‘‘(2) SENSE OF CONGRESS ON COMMENCEMENT (1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be (1); or OF INVESTIGATION.—It is the sense of Con- appropriated to the Under Secretary (B) an organization described in paragraph gress that the Secretary should ensure that $7,500,000 to carry out subsection (a). (2); or an investigation of an alleged sexual harass- (2) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts appropriated (4) any organization that is— ment reported under section 3541 or sexual or otherwise made available pursuant to (A) organized under the laws of the United assault reported under section 3542 com- paragraph (1) shall be available to the Under States or any jurisdiction within the United mences not later than 48 hours after the Secretary for the purposes set forth in such States; and time at which the allegation was reported. paragraph until expended.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.051 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4487 SA 2493. Mr. LEE submitted an (A) Behavioral and mental health re- private sector, and research groups and uni- amendment intended to be proposed to sources, including access to mental health versities; amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. providers, counselors, and chaplains. (iii) advances science, technology, engi- (B) Physical activity and exercise. neering, and mathematics education through INHOFE to the bill S. 4049, to authorize (C) Resources and other platforms relating utilization of the unique microgravity envi- appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for to professional development and self im- ronment; and military activities of the Department provement (iv) advances human knowledge and inter- of Defense, for military construction, (2) The availability of peer-to-peer inter- national cooperation; and for defense activities of the De- actions among members described in para- (B) after the International Space Station is partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- graph (1), including access of cadets and mid- decommissioned, the United States should tary personnel strengths for such fiscal shipmen at the military service academies to maintain a national microgravity laboratory year, and for other purposes; which was cadre, coaches, and coaching staff. in space; (C) in maintaining a national microgravity ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (3) The availability of communication be- tween units deployed and stationed at home laboratory described in subparagraph (B), In section 806(a)(1), strike subparagraphs regarding synchronization of quarantine the United States should make appropriate (C) and (D) and insert the following: plans for units with members described in accommodations for different types of own- (C) taking actions to address domestic bar- paragraph (1). ership and operational structures for the riers (including regulatory, administrative, (4) Such other matters relating to the per- International Space Station and future space and statutory barriers) to expand capacity or sonal and professional development of mem- stations; diversify sources of supply; bers of the Armed Forces who are quar- (D) the national microgravity laboratory (D) taking a combination of actions de- antined in connection with the Coronavirus described in subparagraph (B) should be scribed under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C); Disease 2019 as the Secretary considers ap- maintained beyond the date on which the or propriate. International Space Station is decommis- (E) taking no actions, restrictions, or addi- (c) COMMENCEMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION.— sioned and, if possible, in cooperation with tional investment. The measures developed pursuant to sub- international space partners to the extent section (a) shall be implemented beginning practicable; and SA 2494. Mr. REED submitted an not later than 90 days after the completion (E) NASA should continue to support fun- amendment intended to be proposed to of the development of the measures pursuant damental science research on future plat- amendment SA 2301 proposed by Mr. to that subsection. forms in low-Earth orbit and cis-lunar space, short duration suborbital flights, drop tow- INHOFE to the bill S. 4049, to authorize Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Ms. ers, and other microgravity testing environ- appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for SA 2496. SINEMA, Mr. WICKER, Ms. CANTWELL, ments. military activities of the Department Mr. KAINE, Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. RUBIO) (2) REPORT.—The Administrator of NASA of Defense, for military construction, submitted an amendment intended to shall produce, in coordination with the Na- and for defense activities of the De- be proposed by him to the bill S. 4049, tional Space Council and other Federal agen- partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- cies as the Administrator considers relevant, to authorize appropriations for fiscal tary personnel strengths for such fiscal a report detailing the feasibility of estab- year 2021 for military activities of the year, and for other purposes; which was lishing a microgravity national laboratory Department of Defense, for military ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Federally Funded Research and Development construction, and for defense activities Center to undertake the work related to the At the appropriate place, insert the fol- of the Department of Energy, to pre- study and utilization of in-space conditions. lowing: scribe military personnel strengths for (c) CONTINUATION OF AUTHORITY.— SEC. lll. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR ADJUST- such fiscal year, and for other pur- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 501(a) of the Na- MENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN LI- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- BERIAN NATIONALS. poses; which was ordered to lie on the tion Authorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. Section 7611(b)(1)(A) of the National De- table; as follows: 18351(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘2024’’ and fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 At the end of subtitle A of title XVI, add inserting ‘‘2030’’. (Public Law 116–92) is amended by striking the following: (2) MAINTENANCE OF THE UNITED STATES ‘‘1 year After the date of enactment of the SEC. 1610. CONTINUATION OF THE INTER- SEGMENT AND ASSURANCE OF CONTINUED OPER- Act’’ and inserting ‘‘July 1, 2021.’’ NATIONAL SPACE STATION. ATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STA- (a) PRESENCE IN LOW-EARTH ORBIT.— TION.—Section 503(a) of the National Aero- SA 2495. Mr. BOOZMAN submitted an (1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of nautics and Space Administration Author- amendment intended to be proposed by Congress that— ization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18353(a)) is him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize ap- (A) it is in the national and economic secu- amended by striking ‘‘2024’’ and inserting propriations for fiscal year 2021 for rity interests of the United States to main- ‘‘2030’’. military activities of the Department tain a continuous human presence in low- (3) RESEARCH CAPACITY ALLOCATION AND IN- of Defense, for military construction, Earth orbit; TEGRATION OF RESEARCH PAYLOADS.—Section (B) the International Space Station is a and for defense activities of the De- 504(d) of the National Aeronautics and Space strategic national security asset vital to the Administration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 partment of Energy, to prescribe mili- continued space exploration and scientific U.S.C. 18354(d)) is amended by striking tary personnel strengths for such fiscal advancements of the United States; and ‘‘2024’’ each place it appears and inserting year, and for other purposes; which was (C) low-Earth orbit should be utilized as a ‘‘2030’’. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: testbed to advance human space exploration, (4) MAINTAINING USE THROUGH AT LEAST At the end of subtitle E of title V, add the scientific discoveries, and United States eco- 2030.—Section 70907 of title 51, United States following: nomic competitiveness and commercial par- Code, is amended— ticipation. SEC. 549. MEASURES FOR PERSONAL AND PRO- (A) in the section heading, by striking FESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEM- (2) HUMAN PRESENCE REQUIREMENT.—The ‘‘2024’’ and inserting ‘‘2030’’; and BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO United States shall continuously maintain (B) by striking ‘‘2024’’ each place it appears ARE QUARANTINED IN CONNECTION the capability for a continuous human pres- and inserting ‘‘2030’’. WITH THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE ence in low-Earth orbit through and beyond (d) TRANSITION PLAN REPORTS.—Section 2019 (COVID–19). the useful life of the International Space 50111(c)(2) of title 51, United States Code, is (a) DEVELOPMENT OF MEASURES RE- Station. amended— QUIRED.—Not later than 90 days after the (b) MAINTAINING A NATIONAL LABORATORY (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- IN SPACE.— (A), by striking ‘‘2023’’ and inserting ‘‘2028’’; retary of Defense shall develop measures to (1) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of and ensure the personal and professional develop- Congress that— (2) in subparagraph (J), by striking ‘‘2028’’ ment of members of the Armed Forces (in- (A) the United States national laboratory and inserting ‘‘2030’’. cluding cadets and midshipmen at the mili- in space, which currently consists of the (f) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES ON tary service academies) who are quarantined United States segment of the International INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.— in connection with the Coronavirus Disease Space Station (designated as a national lab- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days 2019 (COVID–19). oratory under section 70905 of title 51, United after the date of the enactment of this Act, (b) SCOPE OF MEASURES.—The measures re- States Code)— the Secretary of Defense shall— quired by subsection (a) shall provide for the (i) benefits the scientific community and (A) identify and review each activity, pro- following: promotes commerce in space; gram, and project of the Department of De- (1) The availability to members of the (ii) fosters stronger relationships among fense completed, being carried out, or Armed Forces quarantined in connection the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- planned to be carried out on the Inter- with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 of each of istration (referred to in this section as national Space Station as of the date of the the following: ‘‘NASA’’) and other Federal agencies, the review; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.052 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S4488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 23, 2020 (B) provide to the appropriate committees (A) demonstration of a willingness and of the Senate on Thursday, July 23, of Congress a briefing that describes the re- ability to participate in a partnership de- 2020, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on sults of the review. scribed in subsection (a)(2); and nominations. (2) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS (B) demonstration of an ability to achieve COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘ap- and maintain an accredited orthotics and ENTREPRENEURSHIP propriate committees of Congress’’ means— prosthetics program after the end of the (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the grant period. The Committee on Small Business Committee on Commerce, Science, and (c) GRANT USES.—An institution awarded a and Entrepreneurship is authorized to Transportation, and the Committee on Ap- grant under this section shall use grant meet during the session of the Senate propriations of the Senate; and amounts for any purpose as follows: on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10 a.m., (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the (1) To establish or expand an accredited to conduct a hearing. Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- orthotics and prosthetics master’s degree SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION, nology, and the Committee on Appropria- program. TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND THE INTERNET tions of the House of Representatives. (2) To train doctoral candidates in The Subcommittee on Communica- orthotics and prosthetics, or in fields related tion, Technology, Innovation, and The SA 2497. Mr. DURBIN (for himself, to orthotics and prosthetics, to prepare such Internet of the Committee on Com- candidates to instruct in orthotics and pros- Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. merce, Science, and Transportation is BLUMENTHAL, Mr. JONES, Mr. MURPHY, thetics programs. (3) To train and retain faculty in orthotics authorized to meet during the session Mr. CASEY, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) sub- and prosthetics education, or in fields re- of the Senate on Thursday, July 23, mitted an amendment intended to be lated to orthotics and prosthetics education, 2020, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing. proposed to amendment SA 2301 pro- to prepare such faculty to instruct in f posed by Mr. INHOFE to the bill S. 4049, orthotics and prosthetics programs. to authorize appropriations for fiscal (4) To fund faculty research projects or fac- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR year 2021 for military activities of the ulty time to undertake research in orthotics Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask Department of Defense, for military and prosthetics for the purpose of furthering unanimous consent that the following construction, and for defense activities the teaching abilities of such faculty. interns in Senator PAUL’s office be of the Department of Energy, to pre- (d) ADMISSIONS PREFERENCE.—To the ex- granted floor privileges until August 8, tent practicable, an institution awarded a scribe military personnel strengths for grant under this section shall give preference 2020: Sean Piwowar and Jessica Zepeda. such fiscal year, and for other pur- to veterans in admission to the master’s de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without poses; which was ordered to lie on the gree program in orthotics and prosthetics es- objection, it is so ordered. table; as follows: tablished or expanded under this section. f (e) LIMITATION ON GRANT AMOUNT.—The At the end of subtitle C of title VII, add APPOINTMENTS the following: amount of any grant awarded to an institu- tion under this section may not exceed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SEC. 752. PILOT PROGRAM TO PROMOTE MILI- TARY READINESS IN THE PROVISION $3,000,000. Chair, on behalf of the President pro OF PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC (f) PERIOD OF USE OF FUNDS.—An institu- tempore, upon the recommendation of CARE. tion awarded a grant under this section may the Democratic Leader, pursuant to (a) GRANTS REQUIRED.— use the grant amount for a period of three Public Law 116–113, and in consultation (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense years after the award of the grant. with the Ranking Member of the Sen- (g) REPORT.— shall carry out a pilot program to assess the ate Committee on Finance, appoints feasibility and advisability of awarding (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after awarding the first grant under this sec- the following individuals to the Inde- grants to institutions determined by the pendent Mexico Labor Expert Board: Secretary to be eligible for the award of such tion, the Secretary shall submit to the Com- grants to enable such institutions to estab- mittees on Armed Services of the Senate and Sandra M. Polaski of the District of lish or expand an existing accredited mas- the House of Representatives a report on the Columbia and Timothy J. Beaty of Vir- ter’s degree program in orthotics and pros- pilot program conducted under this section. ginia. thetics. (2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by f (2) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall give pri- paragraph (1) shall include a description of ority in the award of grants under this sec- the pilot program and other such matters re- PROTECTING 2020 RECOVERY RE- tion to institutions that have entered into a lating to the pilot program as the Secretary BATES FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM partnership with a facility or program ad- considers appropriate. ASSIGNMENT OR GARNISHMENT ministered by the Department of Defense f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I that offers students training or experience in AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ask unanimous consent that the Com- meeting the unique needs of members of the mittee on Finance be discharged from Armed Forces who have experienced limb MEET further consideration of S. 3841 and the loss or limb impairment, including by offer- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ing clinical rotations at a public or private Senate proceed to its immediate con- have 5 requests for committees to meet sideration. I further ask that the bill sector orthotics and prosthetics practice during today’s session of the Senate. that serves members of the Armed Forces or be considered read a third time and veterans, including the following facilities or They have the approval of the Majority passed and that the motion to recon- programs: and Minority leaders. sider be considered made and laid upon (A) Walter Reed National Military Medical Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph the table; further, that the bill be held Center. 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- at the desk, and should the Senate re- (B) Brooke Army Medical Center. ate, the following committees are au- ceive from the House of Representa- (C) The Orthotics and Prosthetics Out- thorized to meet during today’s session tives a bill, the text of which is iden- comes Research Program of the Department of the Senate: of Defense. tical to that of S. 3841, the Senate pro- (3) FUTURE PREFERENCE.—In fiscal years COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL ceed to its immediate consideration, after fiscal year 2021, the Secretary shall RESOURCES the bill be considered read a third time give preference in the award of grants under The Committee on Energy and Nat- and passed, the motion to reconsider be this section to qualified, eligible applicants ural Resources is authorized to meet considered made and laid upon the for such grants that were not awarded a during the session of the Senate on table with no intervening action or de- grant in fiscal year 2021. Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10 a.m., to bate, and S. 3841 be indefinitely post- (b) APPLICATIONS.— conduct a hearing. poned. (1) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.—Not later The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there than 180 days after the date of the enactment COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS The Committee on Foreign Relations objection? of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a re- Without objection, it is so ordered. quest for proposals from institutions eligible is authorized to meet during the ses- The bill (S. 3841) was ordered to be for grants under this section. sion of the Senate on Thursday, July (2) APPLICATION.—An institution that seeks engrossed for a third reading, was read 23, 2020, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing the third time, and passed, as follows: the award of a grant under this section shall on nominations. submit to the Secretary an application S. 3841 therefor at such time, in such manner, and COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- accompanied by such information as the Sec- The Committee on the Judiciary is resentatives of the United States of America in retary may require, including— authorized to meet during the session Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:37 Jul 24, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23JY6.052 S23JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE July 23, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4489 SECTION 1. PROTECTION OF 2020 RECOVERY RE- United States or an order that has been an order to freeze the assets in an account, BATES. served by a Federal, State, or local child sup- to effect a garnishment against a debtor. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section port enforcement agency, that has been re- ‘‘(vi) LOOKBACK PERIOD.—The term 2201 of the CARES Act (Public Law 116–136) is ceived by a financial institution after the ‘lookback period’ means the two month pe- amended— date that is 10 days after the date of the en- riod that begins on the date preceding the (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and actment of this paragraph and that applies date of account review and ends on the cor- (3) as subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), and by to an account into which an applicable pay- responding date of the month two months moving such subparagraphs 2 ems to the ment that has not been encoded as provided earlier, or on the last date of the month two right, in subparagraph (B) has been deposited elec- months earlier if the corresponding date does (2) by striking ‘‘REDUCTION OR OFFSET.— tronically or by an applicable payment that not exist.’’. Any credit’’ and inserting ‘‘REDUCTION, OFF- has been deposited by check on any date in (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments SET, GARNISHMENT, ETC.— the lookback period, the financial institu- made by this section shall take effect on the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any credit’’, and tion, upon the request of the account holder, date of the enactment of this Act. (3) by adding at the end the following new shall treat the amount of the funds in the ac- paragraphs: count at the time of the request, up to the f ‘‘(2) ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS.— amount of the applicable payment (in addi- ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JULY 27, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The right of any person tion to any amounts otherwise protected to any applicable payment shall not be under part 212 of title 31, Code of Federal 2020 transferable or assignable, at law or in eq- Regulations), as exempt from a garnishment Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I uity, and no applicable payment shall be sub- order without requiring the consent of the ask unanimous consent that when the ject to, execution, levy, attachment, gar- party serving the garnishment order or the Senate completes its business today, it nishment, or other legal process, or the oper- judgment creditor. adjourn until 4 p.m., Monday, July 27; ation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law. ‘‘(iii) LIABILITY.—A financial institution further, that following the prayer and ‘‘(B) ENCODING OF PAYMENTS.—As soon as that acts in good faith in reliance on clauses practicable, but not earlier than 10 days (i) or (ii) shall not be subject to liability or pledge, the morning hour be deemed after the date of the enactment of this para- regulatory action under any Federal or State expired, the Journal of proceedings be graph, in the case of an applicable payment law, regulation, court or other order, or reg- approved to date, the time for the two that is paid electronically by direct deposit ulatory interpretation for actions con- leaders be reserved for their use later through the Automated Clearing House cerning any applicable payments. in the day, and morning business be (ACH) network, the Secretary of the Treas- ‘‘(D) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this closed; further, that following leader ury (or the Secretary’s delegate) shall— paragraph— remarks, the Senate proceed to execu- ‘‘(i) issue the payment using a unique iden- ‘‘(i) ACCOUNT HOLDER.—The term ‘account tifier that is reasonably sufficient to allow a holder’ means a natural person whose name tive session to resume consideration of financial institution to identify the payment appears in a financial institution’s records as the Hardy nomination, under the pre- as an applicable payment, and the direct or beneficial owner of an account. vious order. ‘‘(ii) further encode the payment pursuant ‘‘(ii) ACCOUNT REVIEW.—The term ‘account The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to the same specifications as required for a review’ means the process of examining de- objection, it is so ordered. benefit payment defined in section 212.3 of posits in an account to determine if an appli- title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. cable payment has been deposited into the f ‘‘(C) GARNISHMENT.— account during the lookback period. The fi- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, ‘‘(i) ENCODED PAYMENTS.—In the case of a nancial institution shall perform the ac- JULY 27, 2020, at 4 P.M. garnishment order received after the date count review following the procedures out- that is 10 days after the date of the enact- lined in section 212.5 of title 31, Code of Fed- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if ment of this paragraph and that applies to eral Regulations and in accordance with the there is no further business to come be- an account that has received an applicable requirements of section 212.6 of title 31, Code fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- payment that is encoded as provided in sub- of Federal Regulations. sent that it stand adjourned under the paragraph (B), a financial institution shall ‘‘(iii) APPLICABLE PAYMENT.—The term ‘ap- previous order. follow the requirements and procedures set plicable payment’ means any payment of forth in part 212 of title 31, Code of Federal credit or refund by reason of section 6428 of There being no objection, the Senate, Regulations, except a financial institution the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as so at 5:24 p.m., adjourned until Monday, shall not, with regard to any applicable pay- added) or by reason of subsection (c) of this July 27, 2020, at 4 p.m. ment, be required to provide the notice ref- section. f erenced in sections 212.6 and 212.7 of title 31, ‘‘(iv) GARNISHMENT.—The term ‘garnish- Code of Federal Regulations. This paragraph ment’ means execution, levy, attachment, CONFIRMATIONS shall not alter the status of applicable pay- garnishment, or other legal process. ments as tax refunds or other nonbenefit ‘‘(v) GARNISHMENT ORDER.—The term ‘gar- Executive nominations confirmed by payments for purpose of any reclamation nishment order’ means a writ, order, notice, the Senate July 23, 2020: rights of the Department of Treasury or the summons, judgment, levy, or similar written THE JUDICIARY Internal Revenue Service as per part 210 of instruction issued by a court, a State or GRANT C. JAQUITH, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A JUDGE OF title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations. State agency, a municipality or municipal THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VET- ‘‘(ii) OTHER PAYMENTS.—If a financial insti- corporation, or a State child support en- ERANS CLAIMS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. SCOTT J. LAURER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF THE tution receives a garnishment order, other forcement agency, including a lien arising by UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS than an order that has been served by the operation of law for overdue child support or CLAIMS FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS.

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