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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 No. 113 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJOURNMENT called to order by the Speaker. The SPEAKER. The Pledge of Alle- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section f giance will be led by the gentleman 4(b) of House Resolution 967, the House from North Carolina (Mr. BISHOP). stands adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, PRAYER Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina led June 22, 2020. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Thereupon (at 10 o’clock and 3 min- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the utes a.m.), under its previous order, the God of love and mercy, thank You for United States of America, and to the Repub- House adjourned until Monday, June giving us another day. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. While cases of coronavirus spike in so f many States still, and in many places f crowds gather still, we turn to You EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, once again to listen to our pleas. Our ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ETC. differences provide much heat but lit- The SPEAKER. Without objection, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive tle light. notwithstanding section 3 of House communications were taken from the As healthcare professionals labor to Resolution 981, further consideration of Speaker’s table and referred as follows: treat those who are ill, and spend their the veto message and the joint resolu- 4494. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, days seeking a treatment and vaccine, tion, House Joint Resolution 76, is Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Department inspire them with Your wisdom and postponed until the legislative day of of the Navy, Department of Defense, trans- give them enlightenment that their la- June 26, 2020, and on that legislative mitting a notice to Congress of the antici- bors might be met with success. May day, the House shall proceed to the pated use of Selected Reserve units that will they be encouraged by all our citizens constitutional question of reconsider- be ordered to active duty under the author- as we take responsibility for pre- ation and dispose of such question ity of Title 10 U.S.C. 12304b, pursuant to 10 venting the spread of this deadly dis- without intervening motion. U.S.C. 12304b(d); Public Law 112-81, Sec. ease. There was no objection. 516(a)(1); (125 Stat. 1396); to the Committee on Armed Services. Bless us with Your love, for more f 4495. A letter from the OSD FRLO, Office love is needed now. It is not the sever- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, ity of strict justice that engenders COMMUNICATION FROM THE transmitting the Department’s final rule — love. It is the respect of one another CLERK OF THE HOUSE Indebtedness of Military Personnel [Docket and the honoring of those who give The SPEAKER laid before the House ID: DOD-2020-OS-0036] (RIN: 0790-AK33) June their lives in service to our commu- 4, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- the following communication from the lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the nities. Regrettably, we know they Clerk of the House of Representatives: labor alongside some who have forgot- Committee on Armed Services. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, 4496. A letter from the Chief Counsel, ten or betrayed their mission. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Bring us together in these conten- Washington, DC, June 18, 2020. transmitting the Department’s final rule — tious times. Bless our Congress with Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Final Flood Elevation Determinations wisdom and good will that far-reaching Speaker, House of Representatives, [Docket ID: FEMA-2020-0002] received June 1, solutions might be found to address Washington, DC. 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public these times. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Bless us all this day and every day, permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II Committee on Financial Services. and may all that we do be for Your of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- 4497. A letter from the Chief Counsel, tives, the Clerk received the following mes- FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, greater honor and glory. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on transmitting the Department’s final rule — Amen. June 18, 2020, at 9:15 a.m.: Suspension of Community Eligibility [Dock- f That the Senate passed S. 712. et ID FEMA-2020-0005; Internal Agency Dock- That the Senate passed S. 3731. et No.: FEMA-8629] received May 28, 2020, THE JOURNAL That the Senate passed with amendments pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law H.R. 1957. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section With best wishes, I am, mittee on Financial Services. 4(a) of House Resolution 967, the Jour- Sincerely, 4498. A letter from the Chief Counsel, nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- ROBERT F. REEVES, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, proved. Deputy Clerk. transmitting the Department’s final rule —

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:59 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN7.000 H18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2402 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2020 Suspension of Community Eligibility [Dock- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Lou- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and et ID FEMA-2020-0005; Internal Agency Dock- isiana; Infrastructure for the 2015 Ozone Na- Commerce. et No.: FEMA-8627] received May 28, 2020, tional Ambient Air Quality Standards [EPA- 4516. A letter from the Director, Regu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law R06-OAR-2019-0211; FRL-10008-61-Region 6] re- latory Management Division, Environmental 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- ceived May 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Financial Services. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; OR; 4499. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Emission Standard Definition Rule Revision FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, Commerce. [EPA-R10-OAR-2019-0640; FRL-10007-75- transmitting the Department’s final rule — 4508. A letter from the Director, Regu- Region10] received May 22, 2020, pursuant to Suspension of Community Eligibility [Dock- latory Management Division, Environmental 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. et ID FEMA-2020-0005; Internal Agency Dock- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- et No.: FEMA-8625] received May 28, 2020, cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Ken- ergy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law tucky; Infrastructure Requirements for the 4517. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- mittee on Financial Services. Quality Standard [EPA-R04-OAR-2019-0217; month periodic report on the national emer- 4500. A letter from the Director, Office of FRL-10009-27-Region 4] received May 22, 2020, gency with respect to the Western Balkans Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law that was declared in Executive Order 13219 of ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- June 26, 2001, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); tion’s interim final rule — Liquidity Cov- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) erage Ratio Rule: Treatment of Certain 4509. A letter from the Director, Regu- and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec Emergency Facilities (RIN: May 3064-AF51) latory Management Division, Environmental 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on received May 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Foreign Affairs. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 cy’s direct final rule — Texas: Final Ap- 4518. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial proval of State Underground Storage Tank ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- Services. Program Revisions and Incorporation by month periodic report on the national emer- 4501. A letter from the Director, Office of Reference [EPA-R06-UST-2018-0704; FRL- gency with respect to Burundi that was de- Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- 10009-03-Region 6] received May 22, 2020, pur- clared in Executive Order 13712 of November ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 22, 2015, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public tion’s interim final rule — Real Estate Ap- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 praisals (RIN: 3064-AF48) received May 28, on Energy and Commerce. U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 4510. A letter from the Director, Regu- (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the latory Management Division, Environmental Affairs. Committee on Financial Services. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 4519. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 4502. A letter from the Assistant General cy’s final rule — Small Manufacturer Defini- ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Pension Ben- tion Update for Reporting and Record- month periodic report on the national emer- efit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the keeping Requirements Under the Toxic Sub- gency with respect to Nicaragua that was de- Corporation’s final rule — Benefits Payable stances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) clared in Executive Order 13851 of November in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Inter- [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0321; FRL-10008-14] re- 27, 2018, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public ests Assumptions for Paying Benefits received May 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 ceived June 1, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Commerce. Affairs. Services. 4511. A letter from the Director, Regu- 4520. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 4503. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, latory Management Division, Environmental ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- Employee Benefits Administration, Depart- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- month periodic report on the national emer- ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- cy’s final rule — Chlormequat Chloride; Pes- gency with respect to the situation in and in ment’s notification of relief — Extension of ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0297; relation to Syria that was declared in Execu- Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit FRL-10008-50] received May 22, 2020, pursuant tive Order 13894 of October 14, 2019, pursuant Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Af- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public Law 94-412, Sec. fected by the COVID-19 Outbreak received Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); June 1, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Energy and Commerce. Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to 4512. A letter from the Director, Regu- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the Committee on Education and Labor. latory Management Division, Environmental 4521. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 4504. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- nator, Centers for Disease Control and Pre- cy’s final rule — Fenpyroximate; Pesticide month periodic report on the national emer- vention, Department of Health and Human Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0386; FRL- gency with respect to North Korea that was Services, transmitting the Department’s in- 10009-14] received June 1, 2020, pursuant to 5 declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, terim final rule — Approval Tests and Stand- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 2008, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Public ards for Air-Purifying Particulate Res- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) and 50 pirators [Docket No.: CDC-2020-0036; NIOSH- ergy and Commerce. U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec 204(c); 335] (RIN: 0920-AA69) received May 28, 2020, 4513. A letter from the Director, Regu- (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on Foreign pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law latory Management Division, Environmental Affairs. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 4522. A communication from the President mittee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Ea peptide 91398; Exemption of the United States, transmitting notifica- 4505. A letter from the Section Chief, Di- from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- tion of the continuation of the national version Control Division, Drug Enforcement HQ-OPP-2018-0686; FRL-10007-57] received emergency with respect to the actions and Administration, Department of Justice, June 1, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); policies of certain members of the govern- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to ment of Belarus and other persons to under- Schedules of Controlled Substances: Re- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mine democratic processes or institutions of moval of 6B(beta)-Naltrexol From Control 4514. A letter from the Director, Regu- Belarus, originally declared in Executive [Docket No.: DEA-492] received June 1, 2020, latory Management Division, Environmental Order 13405 of June 16, 2006, is to continue in pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- effect beyond June 16, 2020, pursuant to 50 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); mittee on Energy and Commerce. of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 116—132); to the 4506. A letter from the Director, Regula- Provo, Utah Second 10-Year Carbon Mon- Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to tions Management Division, Environmental oxide Maintenance Plan [EPA-R08-OAR-2019- be printed. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 0696; FRL-10009-49-Region 8] received June 1, 4523. A communication from the President cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public of the United States, transmitting continu- Vermont; Infrastructure State Implementa- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the ation of the national emergency with respect tion Plan Requirements for the 2015 Ozone Committee on Energy and Commerce. to North Korea, originally declared in Execu- Standard [EPA-R01-OAR-2020-0057; FRL- 4515. A letter from the Director, Regu- tive Order 13466 on June 26, 2008 is to con- 10009-47-Region 1] received May 22, 2020, pur- latory Management Division, Environmental tinue in effect beyond June 26, 2020, pursuant suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); Public Law 94-412, Sec. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Wash- 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) (H. Doc. No. 116—133); to on Energy and Commerce. ington; Northwest Clean Air Agency [EPA- the Committee on Foreign Affairs and or- 4507. A letter from the Director, Regu- R10-OAR-2020-0108; FRL-10009-59-Region 10] dered to be printed. latory Management Division, Environmental received June 1, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4524. A letter from the Senior Advisor, In- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 dian Health Service, Department of Health

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:39 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L18JN7.000 H18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2403 and Human Services, transmitting a notifi- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON services under the Medicare, Medicaid, and cation of an action on nomination, pursuant PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Children’s Health Insurance programs during to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); the COVID-19 emergency; to the Committee (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Oversight and Reform. committees were delivered to the Clerk the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- 4525. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- for printing and reference to the proper riod to be subsequently determined by the fice of Management and Budget, Executive calendar, as follows: Speaker, in each case for consideration of Office of the President, transmitting two no- Mr. JOHNSON of Texas: Committee on such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tifications of a vacancy, a designation of act- Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 4091. A tion of the committee concerned. ing officer, and a nomination, pursuant to 5 bill to amend the America COMPETES Act By Mr. BERA: U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 to reauthorize the ARPA–E program, and for H.R. 7234. A bill to strengthen the Mutual Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Over- other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. Defense Treaty between the United States sight and Reform. 116–432). Referred to the Committee of the and the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 4526. A letter from the Senior Advisor, Of- Whole House on the state of the Union. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New By Mr. BEYER (for himself, Mrs. fice of the Assistant Secretary for Legisla- HAYES, Mr. HECK, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SAN tion, Department of Health and Human Serv- York: Committee on Oversight and Reform. H.R. 5803. A bill to provide for the admission NICOLAS, Mr. RASKIN, and Ms. NOR- ices, transmitting a nomination of an action TON): on nomination and a discontinuation of serv- of the State of Washington, DC into the Union; with an amendment (Rept. 116–433, H.R. 7235. A bill to prohibit use of facial ice in acting role, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. recognition technology on any image ac- 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, 151(b); (112 Stat. Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. quired by body-worn cameras of law enforce- 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and ment officers, and for other purposes; to the Reform. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition 4527. A letter from the Acting Chief Pri- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the to the Committee on Homeland Security, for vacy and Civil Liberties Officer, Department Committees on Rules, Armed Services, a period to be subsequently determined by of Justice, transmitting the Department’s the Judiciary, and Energy and Com- the Speaker, in each case for consideration final rule — Federal Bureau of Investigation merce discharged from further consid- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- National Crime Information Center (NCIC), eration. H.R. 5803 referred to the Com- tion of the committee concerned. JUSTICE/FBI-001 received June 11, 2020, pur- mittee of the Whole House on the state By Mr. BIGGS: H.R. 7236. A bill to allow the Administrator suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- of the Union. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- on the Judiciary. f ministration to establish a research center 4528. A letter from the Legal Yeoman, Of- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS for deep space and interplanetary research, fice of Regulations and Administrative Law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Science, Space, and Technology. ting the Department’s final rule — Security bills and resolutions of the following By Ms. BONAMICI: H.R. 7237. A bill to direct the Secretary of Zone; Potomac River, Montgomery County, titles were introduced and severally re- Energy to establish an Office of Advanced MD [Docket No.: USCG-2017-0448] (RIN: 1625- ferred, as follows: Clean Energy Technologies and manage a AA87) received May 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, network of Regional Energy Innovation and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. Development Institutes to advance regional 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on VELA, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. decarbonization strategies; to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. KHANNA, Mr. KIM, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- 4529. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ALLRED, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Ms. dition to the Committee on Science, Space, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland ESCOBAR, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. and Technology, for a period to be subse- Security, transmitting the Department’s DOGGETT, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each final rule — Anchorage Grounds; Lower CASTRO of Texas, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. case for consideration of such provisions as Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles, VA [Docket KAPTUR, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. ADAMS, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Number: USCG-2015-1118] (RIN: 1625-AA01) re- Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. concerned. ceived May 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 QUIGLEY, Ms. MOORE, Ms. self and Mrs. HARTZLER): Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- FINKENAUER, Ms. WEXTON, Mrs. CARO- H.R. 7238. A bill to require the Secretary of tation and Infrastructure. LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. Defense to recommend a minimum number ´ 4530. A communication from the President CONNOLLY, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. BLU- of bomber aircraft; to the Committee on of the United States, transmitting notifica- MENAUER, Mr. VAN DREW, Ms. SCHA- Armed Services. ´ tion to Congress that the President has des- KOWSKY, Ms. STEVENS, Ms. SANCHEZ, By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. ignated Jason Kearns as Chairman and Ran- Mr. BERA, Mr. TRONE, Mr. DEUTCH, MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, ´ dolph J. Stayin as Vice Chairman of the Mr. GARCIA of Illinois, Mr. JOHNSON Ms. DEAN, Mr. EVANS, Mr. United States International Trade Commis- of Georgia, Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. TED FITZPATRICK, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. ´ sion, effective June 17, 2020, pursuant to 19 LIEU of California, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. MEUSER, U.S.C. 1330(c)(1); June 17, 1930, ch. 497, Sec. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mrs. WAT- Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. THOMPSON 330(c)(1) (as amended by Public Law 95-106, SON COLEMAN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. COO- of Pennsylvania, Ms. WILD, and Mr. Sec. 1); (91 Stat. 867); to the Committee on PER, Ms. DEAN, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. NOR- LAMB): Ways and Means. CROSS, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. KENNEDY, H.R. 7239. A bill to reauthorize the Rivers Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lacka- 4531. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. KILMER, Ms. wanna Valley National Heritage Area, the Commercial Regulations Branch, U.S. Cus- OMAR, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. EVANS, Mr. Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Cor- toms and Border Protection, Department of SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, ridor, the Schuylkill River Valley National Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Mr. COHEN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. Heritage Area, and the Oil Region National partment’s final rule — Announcement of SWALWELL of California, Ms. BASS, Heritage Area, and for other purposes; to the Vessel Manifest Confidentiality Online Ap- Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. Committee on Natural Resources. plication and Update of Mailing and Email SHERRILL, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. By Mr. CASTEN of Illinois: Addresses for Submission of Vessel Manifest SPANBERGER, Miss RICE of New York, H.R. 7240. A bill to update and expand the Confidentiality Certifications (RIN: 1651- Mrs. HAYES, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, requirements for energy efficiency for feder- AB36) received May 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 Mr. LEVIN of California, Mr. ally assisted housing, and for other purposes; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. MORELLE, and Mr. SUOZZI): to the Committee on Financial Services. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on H.R. 7232. A bill to amend title 5, United By Ms. CRAIG (for herself and Mr. Homeland Security. States Code, to establish Juneteenth Inde- DELGADO): 4532. A communication from the President pendence Day as a Federal holiday, and for H.R. 7241. A bill to provide for supple- of the United States, transmitting an Execu- other purposes; to the Committee on Over- mental loans under the Paycheck Protection tive Order blocking property of certain per- sight and Reform. Program; to the Committee on Small Busi- sons associated with the International By Mr. BALDERSON (for himself, Mrs. ness. Criminal Court, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(b); AXNE, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mr. GIBBS): By Mr. CURTIS: Public Law 95-223, Sec. 204(b); (91 Stat. 1627) H.R. 7233. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 7242. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and 50 U.S.C. 1621(a); Public Law 94-412, Sec. Health and Human Services and the Comp- enue Code of 1986 to permit expenditures 201(a); (90 Stat. 1255) (H. Doc. No. 116—134); troller General of the United States to con- from health savings accounts for gym mem- jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs duct studies and report to Congress on ac- berships and costs of home gym equipment, and the Judiciary, and ordered to be printed. tions taken to expand access to telehealth to repeal the requirement that health plan

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:39 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L18JN7.000 H18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H2404 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2020 be high deductible, and for other purposes; to By Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana (for Emergency Management Agency provides ac- the Committee on Ways and Means. himself and Mrs. LESKO): cess to potable water for individuals during a By Mr. DELGADO (for himself and Mr. H.R. 7251. A bill to provide for reductions public health emergency; to the Committee FITZPATRICK): in the Members’ Representational Allowance on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 7243. A bill to require the Secretary of of Members of the House of Representatives By Mrs. MCBATH (for herself, Mr. the Army, acting through the Chief of Engi- who fail to appear to cast votes or record CLINE, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and neers, to develop an inventory and carry out presence in the House at any time during Mrs. ROBY): research with respect to PFAS, and for other which proxy voting is permitted in the H.R. 7259. A bill to allow acceleration cer- purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- House; to the Committee on House Adminis- tificates awarded under the Patents for Hu- tation and Infrastructure. tration. manity Program to be transferable; to the By Mr. DIAZ-BALART (for himself and By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. KILDEE): H.R. 7252. A bill to provide for research to By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself, Ms. H.R. 7244. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- examine law enforcement policies and prac- TITUS, and Mr. BLUMENAUER): enue Code of 1986 for purposes of the tax on tices, including the causes, consequences, H.R. 7260. A bill to reduce and eliminate private foundation excess business holdings and mitigation of excessive use of force, and threats posed by nuclear weapons to the to treat as outstanding any employee-owned for other purposes; to the Committee on United States, and for other purposes; to the stock purchased by a business enterprise Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi- Committee on Armed Services, and in addi- pursuant to certain employee stock owner- tion to the Committees on Homeland Secu- tion to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, ship retirement plans; to the Committee on rity, and the Judiciary, for a period to be for a period to be subsequently determined Ways and Means. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in by the Speaker, in each case for consider- By Mr. EMMER: each case for consideration of such provi- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 7245. A bill to direct the Director of sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the risdiction of the committee concerned. the Office of Community Oriented Policing committee concerned. By Mr. MEEKS (for himself, Mr. DAVID Services to carry out a pilot program to es- By Mr. KILDEE (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. THOMPSON of tablish community outpost houses, and for MOOLENAAR, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. Mississippi, Mr. VARGAS, and Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- UPTON, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. ´ diciary. VELAZQUEZ): HUIZENGA, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. H.R. 7261. A bill to amend the Securities By Mr. ENGEL: H.R. 7246. A bill to reiterate the support of WALBERG, Ms. SLOTKIN, Ms. STEVENS, Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to the Congress of the United States for the re- Mr. BERGMAN, and Ms. TLAIB): disclose services performed for State and lationship between the United States and the H.R. 7253. A bill to amend the Water Infra- local governments in connection with the Federal Republic of Germany, to prevent the structure Improvements for the Nation Act issuance of bonds that may be used to pay weakening of the deterrence capacity of the to extend the authorization of appropria- for settlements or judgments in connection United States in Europe, and for other pur- tions for the Lead Exposure Registry, and for with police violence or civil rights abuses, poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and for other purposes; to the Committee on and in addition to the Committee on Armed and Commerce. Financial Services. Services, for a period to be subsequently de- By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. KILDEE, By Mr. MEEKS (for himself, Mr. termined by the Speaker, in each case for Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. UPTON): QUIGLEY, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. GREEN of consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 7254. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Texas, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Social Security Act to provide for infection GALLEGO, and Mr. CRIST): cerned. control support to skilled nursing facilities H.R. 7262. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. FULCHER (for himself and Mr. through contracts with quality improvement enue Code of 1986 to allow qualified oppor- organizations; to the Committee on Ways SIMPSON): tunity funds to invest in community devel- H.R. 7247. A bill to require the Secretary of and Means, and in addition to the Committee opment financial institutions; to the Com- Energy to establish an integrated energy on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be mittee on Ways and Means. systems research, development, and dem- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. MULLIN (for himself and Mr. onstration program, and for other purposes; each case for consideration of such provi- COLE): to the Committee on Science, Space, and sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 7263. A bill to repeal the eighth pro- Technology. committee concerned. viso under Operation of Indian Programs of By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for him- By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI (for him- 1998 to restore Tribal sovereignty; to the self, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. self, Mr. KATKO, and Ms. WILSON of Committee on Natural Resources. GIBBS, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Florida): By Mr. NEGUSE (for himself, Mr. Mr. WOODALL, Mr. BABIN, Mr. GRAVES H.R. 7255. A bill to authorize the Secretary HUFFMAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. of Louisiana, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. BOST, of Health and Human Services to award HAALAND, and Mr. KILMER): Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. LAMALFA, grants to health care providers to establish H.R. 7264. A bill to make supplemental ap- Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. or expand programs dedicated to promoting propriations for the Departments of Agri- MAST, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. mental wellness among their health care culture, the Interior, Homeland Security, BALDERSON, Mr. SPANO, Mr. STAUBER, workers, including contractors, on the front Labor, and Commerce for the fiscal year end- Mrs. MILLER, Mr. PENCE, Miss lines of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and for ing September 30, 2020, and for other pur- GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico, and other purposes; to the Committee on Energy poses; to the Committee on Appropriations, Mr. WITTMAN): and Commerce. and in addition to the Committee on the H.R. 7248. A bill to authorize funds for Fed- By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself and Budget, for a period to be subsequently de- eral-aid highways, highway safety programs, Ms. STEFANIK): termined by the Speaker, in each case for and transit programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 7256. A bill to establish a process for consideration of such provisions as fall with- to the Committee on Transportation and In- admitting essential scientists and technical in the jurisdiction of the committee con- frastructure, and in addition to the Com- experts into the United States to promote cerned. mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be and protect the National Security Innova- By Mr. PANETTA (for himself, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in tion Base; to the Committee on the Judici- WILSON of South Carolina, Ms. each case for consideration of such provi- ary, and in addition to the Committee on SLOTKIN, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. RUP- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Armed Services, for a period to be subse- PERSBERGER, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, committee concerned. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Ms. STEVENS, Mr. CARBAJAL, and Mr. By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee: case for consideration of such provisions as SUOZZI): H.R. 7249. A bill to require annual report- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 7265. A bill to improve assistance pro- ing on the availability of Federal funds to concerned. vided by the Hollings Manufacturing Exten- persons and entities of China and activities By Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for sion Partnership to small manufacturers in conducted in collaboration with China, and himself and Mr. GALLAGHER): the defense industrial supply chain on mat- for other purposes; to the Committee on the H.R. 7257. A bill to direct the Secretary of ters relating to cybersecurity, and for other Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Defense to carry out activities to develop, purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Oversight and Reform, for a period to be sub- secure, and effectively implement fifth gen- ices. sequently determined by the Speaker, in eration information and communications By Mr. POCAN (for himself and Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- technology within the Department of De- TAKANO): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the fense; to the Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 7266. A bill to prohibit COVID-19 li- committee concerned. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan (for him- ability waiver enforceability for large indoor By Mr. HASTINGS: self, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. STEVENS, Mr. gatherings; to the Committee on the Judici- H.R. 7250. A bill to amend title 23, United KILDEE, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mrs. LAWRENCE, ary. States Code, to expand eligibility for the sur- and Mrs. DINGELL): By Ms. PORTER (for herself and Ms. face transportation block grant program, H.R. 7258. A bill to amend the Robert T. DELAURO): and for other purposes; to the Committee on Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- H.R. 7267. A bill to amend title XXVII of Transportation and Infrastructure. sistance Act to ensure that the Federal the Public Health Service Act, the Employee

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A bill to amend the Internal Rev- rates, or terminating contracts, with health By Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. COHEN, enue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion care providers during a public health emer- Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. MENG): from gross income for certain waste water gency; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 7277. A bill to prohibit unconscionable management subsidies; to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Commit- pricing of emergency supplies for responders Ways and Means. tees on Ways and Means, and Education and during a Federal emergency period, and for By Ms. TLAIB (for herself, Ms. Labor, for a period to be subsequently deter- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy PRESSLEY, Ms. LEE of California, mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- and Commerce. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New sideration of such provisions as fall within By Mr. STAUBER (for himself, Mr. York, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. OMAR, ´ the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. THOMPSON of By Ms. PRESSLEY (for herself, Ms. BRADY, Mr. TIMMONS, Ms. STEFANIK, Mississippi, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. RUSH, OMAR, Ms. HAALAND, Mrs. NAPOLI- Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. PENCE, Ms. NORTON, and Mrs. WATSON COLE- TANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. Mr. GARCIA of California, Mr. SEN- MAN): CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, SENBRENNER, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. HUD- H.R. 7281. A bill to require States and units Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. SON, Ms. FOXX of North Carolina, Mr. of local government to certify a commit- MCEACHIN, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. TLAIB, BALDERSON, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. COL- ment to release certain individuals from Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. LINS of Georgia, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. jails and prisons, and for other purposes; to BEATTY, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. ROGERS the Committee on the Judiciary. MCGOVERN, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- of Alabama, Mr. OLSON, Mr. ARM- By Ms. UNDERWOOD (for herself, Mr. NEY of New York, and Ms. STRONG, Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. DEMINGS, and Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ): CHABOT, Mr. COMER, Mr. MURPHY of THOMPSON of Mississippi): H.R. 7282. A bill to require the Under Sec- H.R. 7268. A bill to require Federal law en- North Carolina, Mr. KELLER, Mr. retary for Intelligence and Analysis of the forcement and prison officials to obtain or HUIZENGA, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- Department of Homeland Security to assess, provide immediate medical attention to indi- nois, Mr. FLORES, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. on an ongoing basis, the potential terrorism viduals in custody who display medical dis- GUTHRIE, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. implications of malign disinformation oper- tress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. WALKER, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. JOYCE of ations on domestic preparedness for and col- By Mr. QUIGLEY (for himself, Mr. Ohio, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. lective response to terrorism or other home- GALLAGHER, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- LESKO, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. THOMPSON of land security threats, and for other purposes; fornia, and Mr. WESTERMAN): Pennsylvania, Mr. ROGERS of Ken- to the Committee on Homeland Security. H.R. 7269. A bill to amend the Federal tucky, Ms. CHENEY, Mr. BANKS, Mr. By Mr. WALDEN (for himself and Ms. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a MITCHELL, Mr. WATKINS, Mr. TURNER, KUSTER of New Hampshire): time-limited provisional approval pathway, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H.R. 7283. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- subject to specific obligations, for certain WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. CAR- enue Code of 1986 to provide that certain con- drugs and biological products, and for other TER of Texas, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. tributions by government entities are treat- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and WRIGHT, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, ed as contributions to capital; to the Com- Commerce. Mr. BAIRD, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WITT- mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. ROY: MAN, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (for H.R. 7270. A bill to direct the Attorney Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. herself and Mr. HASTINGS): General of the United States to submit to COLE, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. JOHNSON of the Congress a report on Federal criminal of- H.R. 7284. A bill to authorize the Attorney South Dakota, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. General to make grants to improve the rela- fenses, and for other purposes; to the Com- MARCHANT, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. mittee on the Judiciary. tionship between the police and the commu- MCCARTHY, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. nities they serve, and for other purposes; to By Mr. RUSH: LOUDERMILK, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. STIV- H.R. 7271. A bill to amend the Food and Nu- the Committee on the Judiciary. ERS, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. trition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. YOHO, Mr. WOODALL, Mrs. ROBY, Mr. nutrition assistance program benefits to be ROONEY of Florida, Mr. PETERS, and SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. WILLIAMS, used to purchase additional types of items Mr. WALTZ): Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. and to increase the amount of such benefits; H. Res. 1008. A resolution upholding the BUCK, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, to the Committee on Agriculture. civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Mr. BUDD, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. By Mr. RUSH: Americans and condemning bigotry, vio- EMMER, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Ten- H.R. 7272. A bill to provide for the issuance lence, and discrimination; to the Committee nessee, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ESTES, Mr. of a commemorative postage stamp in honor on the Judiciary, and in addition to the GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. FORTENBERRY, of Mamie Till-Mobley, and for other pur- Committee on Homeland Security, for a pe- Mr. NUNES, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. STEWART, poses; to the Committee on Oversight and riod to be subsequently determined by the Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. PALMER, Reform. Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, By Ms. SCHRIER (for herself and Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. LONG, Mr. PERRY, Mr. KILMER): tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 7273. A bill to provide for the Forest RIGGLEMAN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. By Ms. SCANLON (for herself, Mr. Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remedi- HERRERA BEUTLER, Mrs. MILLER, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. NORTON, Mr. VARGAS, ation Program; to the Committee on Agri- BERGMAN, Mr. KATKO, Mr. GREEN of Mrs. HAYES, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. RUSH, culture, and in addition to the Committee on Tennessee, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. Mr. RASKIN, Mr. COOPER, Mr. WELCH, Natural Resources, for a period to be subse- SCHWEIKERT, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each BUCHANAN, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. CLINE, NEGUSE, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. HUFFMAN, case for consideration of such provisions as Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. CON- Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Ms. HOULAHAN, Ms. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee AWAY, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. ESHOO, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. concerned. WEBER of Texas, Mr. COOK, Mr. RICE ESCOBAR, Mr. TRONE, Mr. By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. of South Carolina, Mr. WESTERMAN, MALINOWSKI, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. WILD, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. UPTON, and Mr. VARGAS, Mr. TAKANO, and Mr. CASE): Mrs. FLETCHER, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, H.R. 7274. A bill to require certain heli- KELLY of Pennsylvania): Mr. CASE, Mr. CROW, Ms. CRAIG, Mrs. copters to be equipped with safety tech- H.R. 7278. A bill to improve and reform po- AXNE, and Ms. SHALALA): nologies, and for other purposes; to the Com- licing practices, accountability and trans- H. Res. 1009. A resolution recognizing the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- parency; to the Committee on the Judiciary, threats to press freedom in the United States ture. and in addition to the Committees on House in the wake of protests following the killing By Ms. SLOTKIN (for herself and Mr. Administration, and the Budget, for a period of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by MITCHELL): to be subsequently determined by the Speak- police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, re- H.R. 7275. A bill to direct the Secretary of er, in each case for consideration of such pro- affirming the centrality of a free and inde- Defense to establish a National Security In- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the pendent press to the health of democracy, novation Network, and for other purposes; to committee concerned. and reaffirming freedom of the press as a pri- the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. STEUBE: ority of the United States in promoting de- By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- H.R. 7279. A bill to amend title 11 of the mocracy, human rights, and good govern- self and Ms. BASS): United States Code to prohibit the payment ance; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 7276. A bill to establish an inter- of bonuses to highly compensated individuals By Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Ms. SE- agency working group to develop a com- employed by the debtor and insiders of the WELL of Alabama, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- prehensive, strategic plan to eradicate locust debtor to perform services during the bank- ginia, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of

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Georgia, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. GARCIA of Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, Section 8 Texas, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. PASCRELL, tion By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. JOHNSON of By Mr. BEYER: H.R. 7249. Texas, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 7235. Congress has the power to enact this legis- THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: GALLEGO, Ms. DEAN, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. SARBANES, The constitutional authority on which this By Mr. HASTINGS: Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. bill rests is the power of Congress to make H.R. 7250. CLAY, Mr. COOPER, Mr. MCEACHIN, rules for the government and regulation of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. ADAMS, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mrs. the land and naval forces, as enumerated in lation pursuant to the following: WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United Article 1, Section 8 Mrs. HAYES, Mr. POCAN, Ms. LEE of States Constitution. By Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana: California, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. NORTON, By Mr. BIGGS: H.R. 7251. Mr. DEFAZIO, Miss RICE of New York, H.R. 7236. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MENG, Ms. JACK- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: SON LEE, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. GREEN lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. SEAN PAT- Article I of the U.S. Constitution By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: H.R. 7252. RICK MALONEY of New York, Mrs. By Ms. BONAMICI: Congress has the power to enact this legis- LAWRENCE, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. LAR- H.R. 7237. lation pursuant to the following: SEN of Washington): Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 1010. A resolution commemorating lation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of Juneteenth by calling for the implementa- Article I, Section 8 the United States. tion of safeguards to protect the integrity of By Mr. BROWN of Maryland: By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 7253. United States elections and end voter sup- H.R. 7238. Congress has the power to enact this legis- pression; to the Committee on House Admin- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: istration. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, By Mr. KIND: himself and Mr. MEEKS): Section 8, Clause 18) By Mr. CARTWRIGHT: H.R. 7254. H. Res. 1011. A resolution celebrating 140 Congress has the power to enact this legis- years of diplomatic relations between the H.R. 7239. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: United States and Romania; to the Com- Article I, Section 8 mittee on Foreign Affairs. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (relating to By Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI: f the power of Congress to regulate Commerce H.R. 7255. with foreign Nations, and among the several Congress has the power to enact this legis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: STATEMENT States, and with the Indian Tribes.) By Mr. CASTEN of Illinois: Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 7240. By Mr. LANGEVIN: the Rules of the House of Representa- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7256. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: mitted regarding the specific powers Article I, Section 8 granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Ms. CRAIG: H.R. 7241. By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: H.R. 7257. tion to enact the accompanying bill or Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- joint resolution. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BROWN of Maryland: Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Article 1, Section 1—All legislative powers H.R. 7198. Constitution herein granted shall be vested in a Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CURTIS: of the United States, which shall consist of a lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7242. Senate and House of Representatives. Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: Section 8, Clause 18) lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7258. By Mr. BUDD: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Clause 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7199. of the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DELGADO: Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7243. By Mrs. MCBATH: Article I, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7259. By Ms. HAALAND: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7209. Article 1 lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DIAZ-BALART: Article I Section 8, Clause 8—‘‘To promote lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7244. the progress of science and useful arts, by se- Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- curing for limited times to authors and in- United States Constitution, to provide for lation pursuant to the following: ventors the exclusive right to their respec- the general welfare and make all laws nec- Article I, Section 8 of the United States tive writings and discoveries.’’ essary and proper to carry out the powers of Constitution By Mr. MCGOVERN: Congress. By Mr. EMMER: H.R. 7260. By Mr. HARDER of California: H.R. 7245. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7210. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 and Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. By Mr. MEEKS: U.S. Const. art. I, sec. 8 Constitution: The Congress shall have Power H.R. 7261. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7232. and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the common Defense and general Welfare of Article 1 lation pursuant to the following: the United States. By Mr. MEEKS: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. ENGEL: H.R. 7262. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 7246. Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: stitution. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1 By Mr. BALDERSON: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. By Mr. MULLIN: H.R. 7233. By Mr. FULCHER: H.R. 7263. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7247. Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 tion By Mr. BERA: By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri: By Mr. NEGUSE: H.R. 7234. H.R. 7248. H.R. 7264. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:39 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L18JN7.100 H18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2407 Article 1, Section 8 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. PANETTA: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7265. Article 1, Section 8 Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have Power To lay and tion. lation pursuant to the following: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Mr. WALDEN: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 7283. By Mr. POCAN: Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7266. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be uniform throughout the United Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United lation pursuant to the following: States; States Constitution relating to the power of Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- To borrow money on the credit of the Congress to lay and collect taxes. tion. United States; By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: By Ms. PORTER: To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- H.R. 7284. H.R. 7267. tions, and among the several States, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- with the Indian Tribes; lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: To establish an uniform Rule of Natu- Article I Section 8 of the Constitution of Article I, Section 8 of the United States ralization, and uniform Laws on the subject the United States of America Constitution of Bankruptcies throughout the United By Ms. PRESSLEY: States; f H.R. 7268. To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Congress has the power to enact this legis- and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of lation pursuant to the following: Weights and Measures; Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United To provide for the Punishment of counter- were added to public bills and resolu- States Constitution feiting the Securities and current Coin of the tions, as follows: By Mr. QUIGLEY: United States; H.R. 51: Mr. MFUME. H.R. 7269. To establish Post Offices and Post Roads; Congress has the power to enact this legis- To promote the Progress of Science and H.R. 309: Mr. KIM. lation pursuant to the following: useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to H.R. 333: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to H.R. 344: Mrs. LURIA. Constitution their respective Writings and Discoveries; H.R. 464: Mr. POSEY. By Mr. ROY: To constitute Tribunals inferior to the su- H.R. 497: Mr. CRIST. H.R. 7270. preme Court; H.R. 795: Ms. NORTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Offenses against the Law of Nations; H.R. 801: Mr. CLEAVER. lation pursuant to the following: To declare War, grant Letters of Marque H.R. 909: Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning HASTINGS, and Mr. NADLER. Constitution Captures on Land and Water; H.R. 1251: Mr. KINZINGER. By Mr. RUSH: To raise and support Armies, but no Appro- H.R. 1329: Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 7271. priation of Money to that Use shall be for a H.R. 1383: Mr. KILMER, Ms. LEE of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- longer Term than two Years; fornia, and Mr. MCNERNEY. lation pursuant to the following: To provide and maintain a Navy; H.R. 1426: Mr. PERRY, Mr. KELLY of Penn- Article I, Section 8 To make Rules for the Government and sylvania, Mr. BALDERSON, Ms. KENDRA S. By Mr. RUSH: Regulation of the land and naval Forces; HORN of Oklahoma, Mr. KEVIN HERN of Okla- H.R. 7272. To provide for calling forth the Militia to homa, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. FLORES, Mrs. LESKO, Congress has the power to enact this legis- execute the Laws of the Union, suppress In- Mr. LAMB, Mr. WRIGHT, and Mr. MULLIN. lation pursuant to the following: surrections and repel Invasions; H.R. 1507: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. Article I, Section 8 To provide for organizing, arming, and dis- GOMEZ, and Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- By Ms. SCHRIER: ciplining, the Militia, and for governing such sylvania. H.R. 7273. H.R. 1636: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to sylvania, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: CASE, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. LANGEVIN, Article 1. the States respectively, the Appointment of Mr. O’HALLERAN, and Mr. WELCH. By Mr. SHERMAN: the Officers, and the Authority of training H.R. 1787: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. H.R. 7274. the Militia according to the discipline pre- CLAY, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- scribed by Congress; VELA. lation pursuant to the following: To exercise exclusive Legislation in all H.R. 1873: Mr. CROW. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Cases whatsoever, over such District (not ex- H.R. 1950: Mr. TED LIEU of California. Constitution ceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession H.R. 2075: Mr. LYNCH. By Ms. SLOTKIN: of particular States, and the acceptance of H.R. 2086: Mr. CRAWFORD, Ms. SHERRILL, H.R. 7275. Congress, become the Seat of the Govern- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ment of the United States, and to exercise Mr. MFUME, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BOST, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: like Authority over all Places purchased by MCCOLLUM, and Mr. WELCH. Article 1, Section 8, Necessary and Proper the Consent of the Legislature of the State H.R. 2158: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and Clause: ‘‘To make all laws which shall be in which the Same shall be, for the Erection Mr. SMITH of Missouri. necessary and proper for carrying into execu- of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, H.R. 2217: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. tion the foregoing powers, and all other pow- and other needful Buildings; And H.R. 2222: Mr. PETERSON and Mr. CONNOLLY. ers vested by this Constitution in the gov- To make all Laws which shall be necessary H.R. 2337: Ms. LEE of California. ernment of the United States, or in any de- and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 2401: Mrs. HAYES. partment or officer thereof.’’ foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- H.R. 2442: Mr. LANGEVIN. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: ed by this Constitution in the Government of H.R. 2581: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 7276. the United States, or in any Department or H.R. 2650: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Officer thereof. MOONEY of West Virginia. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SUOZZI: H.R. 2713: Mr. WENSTRUP. Article I Section 8 of the US Constitution H.R. 7280. H.R. 2859: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. By Ms. SPEIER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2896: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 7277. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2901: Ms. FINKENAUER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 ‘‘The Congress shall H.R. 2927: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. SEAN PAT- lation pursuant to the following: have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, RICK MALONEY of New York. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and H.R. 3085: Mr. SHERMAN. granted to Congress under Article 1, Section provide for the common Defence and general H.R. 3094: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. HIGGINS of New 8 of the United States Constitution. Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, York, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and Ms. MENG. By Mr. STAUBER: Imposts and Excises shall be uniform H.R. 3133: Ms. SHALALA. H.R. 7278. throughout the United States’’ H.R. 3175: Mr. KHANNA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. TLAIB: H.R. 3219: Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. JAYAPAL, and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7281. Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Article I, section 8, clause 1; and Article 1, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3332: Mr. LYNCH. section 8, clause 18 of the Constitution of the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3453: Mr. TRONE. United States Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. H.R. 3462: Mrs. LURIA. By Mr. STEUBE: By Ms. UNDERWOOD: H.R. 3545: Mr. BOST and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 7279. H.R. 7282. H.R. 3637: Ms. CRAIG.

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H.R. 3711: Mr. CONNOLLY and Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 6655: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- H.R. 7125: Ms. MOORE, Ms. NORTON, and H.R. 3762: Mr. MCNERNEY and Mrs. BEATTY. ico. Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 3815: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. ENGEL, and H.R. 6666: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 7133: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. SCHA- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 6670: Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Okla- KOWSKY, and Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 3825: Mr. LAMALFA. homa. H.R. 7135: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 3898: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 6700: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD and Mr. H.R. 7136: Ms. HAALAND. H.R. 3935: Mr. GRIFFITH. VELA. H.R. 7138: Mr. STEUBE. H.R. 4004: Ms. LEE of California, Ms. CRAIG, H.R. 6702: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. H.R. 7143: Ms. PINGREE. Mrs. HAYES, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCNERNEY, and FINKENAUER, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. POCAN, Ms. H.R. 7148: Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. SARBANES. SLOTKIN, Mr. STANTON, Ms. CRAIG, Mr. ROG- H.R. 7149: Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. PALAZZO, and H.R. 4104: Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. ERS of Kentucky, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. HARRIS. TIMMONS, Mr. COOK, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. CROW, Mr. SEAN PAT- H.R. 7153: Ms. OMAR, Ms. CLARKE of New Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. BRINDISI. RICK MALONEY of New York, and Mr. SAN York, Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. HUFFMAN, and H.R. 4148: Ms. LEE of California. NICOLAS. Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 4189: Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 6722: Ms. SCANLON, Ms. NORTON, and H.R. 7155: Ms. BASS, Mr. VELA, and Ms. H.R. 4265: Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. VELA. MENG. H.R. 4277: Ms. PORTER. H.R. 6740: Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. BABIN, Mrs. H.R. 7159: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 4408: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. HARTZLER, Mr. KELLER, and Mr. DUNN. H.R. 7167: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 4621: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. H.R. 6742: Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. MCCAUL, H.R. 7173: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. YOUNG. H.R. 4697: Mr. LUJA´ N and Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. MEUSER, Mr. H.R. 7176: Mr. VAN DREW, Ms. JACKSON LEE, H.R. 4701: Mr. VELA and Mr. CASTRO of MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. BACON. Mr. LEVIN of California, and Mr. HECK. Texas. H.R. 6753: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama and Mr. H.R. 7196: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 4708: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KEATING, O’HALLERAN. H.R. 7197: Mrs. AXNE, Ms. CRAIG, and Mr. Mr. LUJA´ N, and Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 6766: Ms. NORTON. KHANNA. H.R. 4709: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KEATING, H.R. 6788: Mr. RYAN, Mr. MULLIN, Mrs. H.R. 7199: Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina Mr. LUJA´ N, and Ms. DEGETTE. NAPOLITANO, and Ms. NORTON. and Mr. BACON. H.R. 4822: Mr. CARTER of Texas. H.R. 6794: Mrs. HAYES, Mr. PERLMUTTER, H.R. 7208: Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. H.R. 4926: Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. Mr. FOSTER, and Mr. ROUDA. H.R. 7211: Mr. GIANFORTE and Mr. MAR- CISNEROS, and Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 6798: Ms. WATERS, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. SHALL. H.R. 4932: Mr. RUIZ, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 7216: Ms. NORTON, Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. EMMER, Mr. SOTO, Mr. MORELLE, and Mr. H.R. 6814: Mr. VELA and Ms. SEWELL of Ala- CISNEROS, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. CICILLINE. bama. LOEBSACK, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 6829: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H.R. 5004: Ms. HAALAND. HECK, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mr. CASE, and AVIDS OYBAL LLARD H.R. 5046: Mr. WRIGHT. Ms. D of Kansas, Ms. R -A , Mr. HORSFORD. H.R. 5053: Mr. TED LIEU of California and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. KIND, Mr. H.R. 7218: Mr. CROW. Mrs. BEATTY. DEUTCH, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. H.R. 7221: Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. OMAR, Ms. H.R. 5200: Mr. GALLEGO. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. NORTON, Mr. ´ H.R. 5322: Mr. KHANNA. TONKO, Ms. BARRAGAN, Mr. HIGGINS of New LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and H.R. 5326: Mr. DOGGETT. York, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. WENSTRUP, and Ms. Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 5416: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- BLUNT ROCHESTER. H.R. 7222: Ms. NORTON. OWENTHAL sylvania. H.R. 6833: Mr. L . H.R. 7227: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 6837: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 5434: Mr. CARBAJAL and Mr. RYAN. H. Con. Res. 103: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 6866: Ms. SCANLON. H.R. 5481: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H. Res. 109: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 6871: Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, and H.R. 5531: Mrs. BUSTOS and Ms. NORTON. H. Res. 114: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 5602: Mr. CONNOLLY, Mrs. FLETCHER, Mr. HUDSON, and Mr. CRIST. H.R. 6885: Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H. Res. 160: Mr. STEUBE. H.R. 6904: Ms. SCANLON. sylvania, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. NORCROSS, Ms. H. Res. 427: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. HASTINGS, H.R. 6909: Ms. DEAN. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. ALLRED, Mr. and Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 6912: Mr. NEGUSE. GOMEZ, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H. Res. 751: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 6930: Mr. WESTERMAN and Mr. VAN KEATING, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mrs. H. Res. 768: Mr. SHERMAN. DREW. H. Res. 975: Ms. JUDY CHU of California and TRAHAN, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Mr. MCNERNEY, H.R. 6934: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. SIRES, Ms. PORTER, Mr. and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. ´ CUELLAR, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mr. LEVIN H.R. 6956: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, H. Res. 989: Mr. POCAN, Mr. CARDENAS, Mrs. of California, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. SCANLON, and Mr. LANGEVIN. HAYES, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. Mr. VISCLOSKY, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 6958: Mr. ROUDA. SWALWELL of California, Ms. JOHNSON of H.R. 5829: Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 6972: Mrs. DAVIS of California. Texas, Ms. MENG, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MCGOV- H.R. 5857: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 6977: Mr. WRIGHT. ERN, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CON- H.R. 5861: Mr. WELCH, Mr. HUFFMAN, and H.R. 7011: Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. WASSERMAN NOLLY, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. PORTER, Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. HAALAND. SCHULTZ, Ms. SCANLON, and Mr. AGUILAR. Ms. PINGREE, Mr. CASE, Mr. RASKIN, and Ms. H.R. 5934: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 7020: Ms. JAYAPAL. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 5957: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. GRAVES H.R. 7022: Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. H. Res. 1001: Mr. AMODEI, Mr. PRICE of of Missouri, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. VAN DREW. REED, Mr. WRIGHT, Mr. GUEST, Mr. RICE of North Carolina, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. H.R. 5995: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. South Carolina, and Mr. NORMAN. STIVERS, and Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 5998: Mr. STEUBE and Mr. MAST. H.R. 7023: Mr. COSTA, Mr. KELLY of Penn- H. Res. 1002: Mr. PENCE. H.R. 6070: Mr. CUELLAR. sylvania, Mr. WENSTRUP, and Mr. ADERHOLT. H. Res. 1003: Ms. NORTON, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, H.R. 6076: Ms. JAYAPAL and Mr. VELA. H.R. 7024: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. and Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 6142: Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 7027: Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. H. Res. 1006: Mr. TRONE. H.R. 6204: Mr. WALKER, Mr. BARR, and Mr. LANGEVIN. H. Res. 1007: Mr. MURPHY of North Caro- THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 7061: Mr. WRIGHT. lina, Mr. RUTHERFORD, and Mr. PALMER. H.R. 6206: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 7066: Mr. WATKINS and Mr. MURPHY of f H.R. 6334: Ms. OMAR, Mr. SCHRADER, and North Carolina. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 7071: Mr. HARRIS and Mr. WOMACK. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 6376: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 7073: Mr. CISNEROS. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions H.R. 7085: Mr. SERRANO and Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 6425: Mr. TRONE. and papers were laid on the clerk’s H.R. 6449: Ms. NORTON and Mrs. WATSON H.R. 7092: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. COLEMAN. CLARKE of New York, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. desk and referred as follows: H.R. 6487: Mrs. DAVIS of California. MORELLE, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. SEAN PATRICK 105. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 6492: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. KENNEDY, MALONEY of New York, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. the County Legislature of Orange County, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. HUFFMAN. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of New York, relative to Resolution No.121 of H.R. 6561: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. Pennsylvania, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MAR- 2020, requesting the United States Congres- CLARKE of New York, and Mr. CASTRO of SHALL, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. sional leadership and the President of the Texas. BROWN of Maryland, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. DEFA- United States to provide emergency funds to H.R. 6582: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire ZIO, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. local governments due to the Covid-19 pan- and Ms. JACKSON LEE. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, demic; to the Committee on Oversight and H.R. 6597: Ms. PORTER. and Mr. BRINDISI. Reform. H.R. 6614: Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. H.R. 7120: Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. ROSE of New 106. Also, a petition of the Mayor and City H.R. 6626: Mr. CISNEROS. York, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Commission of Miami Beach, Florida, rel- H.R. 6628: Mr. SERRANO and Mrs. DEMINGS. and Mr. SCHRADER. ative to Resolution No. 2020-31221, urging the

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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 No. 113 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was Iowa, and I do this during a hectic time The Senate has led and is leading the called to order by the President pro of the COVID–19 crisis. That crisis has way toward serious solutions. At the tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). had, for American educational systems, same time, developments around the f quite an impact. So, at this time, it is world continue to remind us that the important to highlight some successes. safety and interests of the American PRAYER The 2018–2019 school year saw the people are also threatened from beyond The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- highest 4-year graduation rate in our shores. Just 2 weeks ago, I ex- fered the following prayer: Iowa’s history, and that percentage plained how the Chinese Communist Let us pray. was at 91.6 percent. In 2017, Iowa had Party has used the pandemic they Eternal God, our hearts are steadfast the highest graduation rate in the en- helped worsen as a smokescreen for toward You. Lead us safely to the ref- tire country, and with this achieve- ratcheting up their oppression in Hong uge of Your choosing, for You desire to ment, we appear ready to do it again. Kong and advancing their control and give us a future and a hope. During my time representing Iowa in influence throughout the region. It Lord, provide us with grateful hearts the U.S. Senate, I had been in many of hasn’t stopped. to appreciate Your mercies that are our State’s classrooms and have seen At sea, they have stepped up their new each day. Today, give our Senators firsthand the dedication of Iowa’s edu- menacing of Japan near the Senkaku the power to do Your will as they real- cators. I congratulate all of those in- Islands. In the skies, Chinese jets have ize more fully that they are servants of volved with Iowa schools on their fan- intruded into Taiwanese airspace four Heaven and stewards of Your mys- tastic work and congratulate them for separate times in a matter of days. On land, for the sake of grabbing territory, teries. Give them perspectives on their doing it at all times, even over the past the PLA appears to have instigated the daily tasks and every decision they few months, in particular, because of worst violent clash between China and must make. Remind them that people all the situations they have run into India since those nations went to war usually don’t care how much You know because of the virus pandemic. I yield the floor. way back in 1962. until they know how much You care. f Needless to say, the rest of the world May faithfulness to You become the has watched with grave concern this litmus test by which our lawmakers RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY violent exchange between two nuclear evaluate each action. LEADER states. We are encouraging deescala- We pray in Your powerful Name. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- tion and hoping for peace. The world Amen. jority leader is recognized. could not have received a clearer re- f f minder that the PRC is dead set on PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE brutalizing people within their own ISSUES FACING AMERICA borders—challenging and remaking the The President pro tempore led the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, international order anew in their Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: the Senate has been confronting issues image, to include literally redrawing I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the of historic importance on the home- world maps. Of course, this is not ex- United States of America, and to the Repub- front. actly breaking news to any of us who lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Just since March, we sent historic re- have been paying attention. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. sources to the healthcare fight against Earlier this year, the Senate passed The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. COVID–19 on an overwhelming bipar- legislation to give the administration HYDE-SMITH). The Senator from Iowa. tisan basis. We passed the largest res- new tools to directly punish the CCP Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I cue package in American history on a for its egregious—egregious treatment ask unanimous consent to address the bipartisan basis. We just passed a gen- of the Uighur people and the modern- Senate for 1 minute in morning busi- erational bill for our public lands, also day gulags it has constructed there in ness. on a bipartisan basis. the Xinjiang Province. The President The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Yesterday, the junior Senator from signed it into law yesterday. objection, it is so ordered. South Carolina introduced a major pro- Going back to the United States- f posal to reform policing and promote Hong Kong Policy Act, which I wrote racial justice. If our colleagues across back in 1992, the Senate has main- IOWA GRADUATIONS the aisle can put politics aside and join tained a keen interest in the freedom Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, us in a real discussion, then on this and autonomy of our friends in that once again, I am proud to come to tell issue, too, we should be able to make city. Unfortunately, Beijing has con- you something about the history of law on a bipartisan basis. tinued to tighten its grip there as well.

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We should tucky and across America who have sion: Can they remain in the city they work to bring our NATO ally Turkey seen this man work and watched his love or must they flee elsewhere if they back onto the right side, and we should career. want their children to grow up free? preserve the deterrence that President Republican Presidents have a proud As I have said often, every nation Trump has rebuilt against Iran, to tradition of looking beyond Wash- that cares about democracy and sta- keep checking their influence in Syria ington to freshen up the DC Circuit bility has a stake in ensuring that Bei- and throughout the Middle East. with diverse perspectives from across jing’s actions in Hong Kong carry con- f America. President Nixon thought this sequences. I encourage the administra- crucial court could use the expertise of tion to use the tools Congress has NOMINATION OF JUSTIN REED a Texan and a Minnesotan. President given it and to work with like-minded WALKER Reagan chose legal minds from Colo- nations to impose those costs, but pun- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, rado and North Carolina. President ishing the PRC cannot be our only pri- on one final matter, later today, the Bush 41 chose a South Carolinian, and ority. We also need to actively help the Senate will confirm Judge Justin President Bush 43 a Californian. people of Hong Kong. Walker of Kentucky to join the DC Cir- So when the Senate confirms Judge Led by Prime Minister Boris John- cuit Court of Appeals. Walker to this vacancy, we will not son, the United Kingdom says they are Now, as I have noted in just the last just be promoting a widely admired preparing to offer visas to potentially several weeks, Judge Walker has given legal expert and proven judge to a role millions of Hongkongers. In addition to the Senate several new reasons to sup- for which he is obviously qualified, we funding democracy programming and port his nomination to the second most will also be adding to a time-honored supporting legal assistance, we must important Federal bench. tradition of finding men and women also consider ways to welcome In testimony before our colleagues on from all across the country to help en- Hongkongers and other Chinese dis- the Judiciary Committee, he dem- sure that this enormously consequen- sidents to America. onstrated an impressive grasp of legal tial bench here in our Nation’s Capital Chinese Americans have formed part precedent. At his current post as dis- is refreshed with talent from all parts of the backbone of our Nation for about trict judge for the Western District of of America. two centuries. Against headwinds of ra- Kentucky, he eloquently applied this My fellow Kentuckians and I are cial prejudice, Chinese immigrants lit- understanding to uphold Americans’ sorry to part with this son in the Blue- erally helped build modern America as religious liberty, and he earned the ap- grass, but mostly we are proud because we know it. Generations of Chinese proval of the American Bar Association Judge Walker will be putting his legal Americans have enriched our society with a rating of ‘‘well-qualified.’’ brilliance and his exceptional judicial and fueled our economic prosperity. But, of course, Judge Walker’s cre- temperament to work not just for his Not surprisingly, I am particularly par- dentials were already sterling. Long home State but for our entire Nation tial to the Secretary of Transpor- before this nominee began practicing and in even more consequential ways. I tation, whose parents fled Communist and then applying the law, he was col- look forward to voting to confirm rule. She has served her country across lecting plaudits for his excellence at Judge Justin Walker, and I urge each four Presidential administrations, in- studying it. of my colleagues to do the same. cluding as the first Chinese American Judge Walker, as I mentioned before, to ever serve in a President’s Cabinet. graduated from Duke University f If some of the same brave summa cum laude, and Harvard Law Hongkongers who have stood up for lib- School magna cum laude. Those cre- MEASURE PLACED ON THE erty waving our American flag and dentials can easily lead someone to an CALENDAR—S. 3985 singing our American national anthem elite law firm in a big city, but instead, would like to come here and join us, we it led Judge Walker to clerkships for Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, should welcome them warmly. then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh and then- I understand there is a bill at the desk Of course, this Senate is not only Justice Anthony Kennedy. that is due a second reading. acting with respect to China. Earlier He then went back home to the Uni- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The this year, at my urging, the Senate en- versity of Louisville Law School. He clerk will read the bill by title for the acted the Caesar Syria Civilian Protec- quickly became a star faculty member, second time. tion Act, and this week, the adminis- producing distinguished scholarship on The senior assistant legislative clerk tration is using these tools to impose a wide range of legal issues. Once read as follows: painful new sanctions on the brutal re- Judge Walker took his current seat on A bill (S. 3985) to improve and reform polic- gime of Bashar Assad. the bench for the Western District of ing practices, accountability, and trans- With the help of Russian airpower, Kentucky, he wasted no time building parency. Iranian advisers, and manpower from an equally strong reputation for the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Hezbollah terrorists, Assad has recap- fairness and open-mindedness that in order to place the bill on the cal- tured military control of most of the Americans deserve from their judges. endar under the provisions of rule XIV, territory he had lost during 9 years of In one letter to our colleagues on the I object to further proceedings. civil war, but he has effectively de- Judiciary Committee, 100 practicing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- stroyed his own country in an effort to lawyers from across Kentucky said: tion having been heard, the bill will be save his regime. If Judge Walker is confirmed, we could placed on the calendar. Assad faces renewed protests across give our clients an assessment of him for the country, infighting within his re- which any judge should strive: he is sharp, f gime and family, and a Syrian econ- fair, and will follow the law. omy that is in free fall. Because of this In another letter, 16 different State RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Congress and this administration, the attorneys general told us: cashflow to these butchers is going to As someone from outside the Beltway with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under shrink, and the price that leaders and a commitment to the rule of law, we know the previous order, the leadership time businessmen in Tehran, Beirut, Cairo, that Judge Walker will listen to the argu- is reserved. Moscow, and Beijing will have to pay ments of advocates appearing before him, to do business with the regime will that he will weigh the facts against the law f grow. as it is written (and not as he wishes it to These new steps will help us achieve be), and that he will fairly decide those cases our objective: creating leverage for dip- based upon controlling precedent. CONCLUSION OF MORNING lomats and our partners on the ground These glowing assessments are not BUSINESS to negotiate a political solution and fi- from elite corporate counsel or fre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning nally end the war. To maintain this quent flyers on the DC Circuit. These business is closed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G18JN6.002 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3075 EXECUTIVE SESSION decision is amazing. I am so happy for ing from departments that don’t volun- these kids and their families. I feel for tarily ban them themselves—only them, and I think all of America does. those choke holds that restrict air flow EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Again, I cannot—who would have but not those choke holds that resist The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under thought the Supreme Court would have blood to flow to the brain—and the ban the previous order, the Senate will pro- so many good decisions in one week? only applies unless the ‘‘use of deadly ceed to executive session to resume Who would have thought it? Wow. force’’ is required. Who determines consideration of the following nomina- JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT when the use of deadly force is re- tion. Madam President, now let’s get to quired? It is usually the police them- The clerk will report the nomination. some other very important issues as selves, and courts defer to their judg- The senior assistant legislative clerk well. ment. read the nomination of Justin Reed Two weeks ago, House and Senate I don’t understand. If you want to Walker, of Kentucky, to be United Democrats introduced a bill, the Jus- ban choke holds and other brutal tac- States Circuit Judge for the District of tice in Policing Act, to bring sweeping tics that have killed Black Americans Columbia Circuit. change to the Nation’s police depart- in police custody, why don’t you just Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- ments. The bill would bring com- ban them? sence of a quorum. prehensive and enduring reforms—the I like my friend from South Carolina, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The most forceful set of changes to policing Senator SCOTT. I know he is trying to clerk will call the roll. in decades. do the right thing, but this is not just The senior assistant legislative clerk The House Judiciary Committee ap- about doing any bill. This is not about proceeded to call the roll. proved the legislation yesterday, and it finding the lowest common denomi- Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I will pass the full House next week. nator between the two parties and then ask unanimous consent that the order Here in the Senate, Republicans put moving on. This is about bringing sore- for the quorum call be rescinded. forward their own proposal yesterday, ly needed change to police departments The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without led by the Senator from South Caro- across the country, stopping the kill- objection, it is so ordered. lina. We welcome our Republican col- ing of African Americans at the hands of police, and bringing accountability RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER leagues to this discussion. It is something they have resisted for so long. and transparency to police officers and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The But merely writing the bill—any bill— departments that are guilty of mis- Democratic leader is recognized. is not good enough at this moment in conduct. DACA American history. It is too low a bar. Unfortunately, the Republican bill Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I To simply say ‘‘We will write any old doesn’t go nearly far enough on preven- cried tears of joy a few minutes ago bill, and that is good enough’’ isn’t tion. It doesn’t go nearly far enough on when I heard the decision of the Su- good enough for so many people, many transparency and hardly brings even preme Court on DACA. These wonder- of whom are marching in the streets to one ounce of accountability, and that ful DACA kids and their families have get real justice. matters a great deal. We have to get a huge burden lifted off their shoulders. We don’t need just any bill right now. this right. They don’t have to worry about being We need a strong bill. We don’t need If we pass a bill that is ineffective, deported. They can do their jobs, and I some bipartisan talks. We need to save the killings continue, and police de- believe—I do believe this—someday, Black lives and bring long-overdue re- partments resist change, and there is someday soon, they will be American forms to institutions that have resisted no accountability, the wound in our so- citizens. them. The harsh fact is that the legis- ciety will not close. It will widen. I have met so many of these beautiful lation my Republican friends have put This is not about making an effort children and their families. Now, many together is far too weak and will be in- and dipping our toes into the waters of have grown up. They came to America effective at rooting out this problem. reform. This is about solving a problem as little kids, and all they want to be The Republican bill does nothing to that is taking the lives of Black Ameri- is Americans. They worked hard. I met reform the legal standards that shield cans. some of them during the COVID crisis police from convictions for violating Let me say that again because it is in New York risking their lives to deal Americans’ constitutional rights. It so important for my colleagues across with the healthcare crisis we had. I does nothing on qualified immunity, the aisle to hear. This is not just about have seen them enlist in the Armed which shields even police who are making an effort or dipping our toes Forces and go to college, some of our guilty of violating civil rights from into the waters of reform. This is about best colleges and law schools, and being sued for civil damages. The Re- solving a problem that is taking the climb that American ladder that has publican bill does nothing to encourage lives of Black Americans. been around for so many years and independent investigations of police If the bill would not have prevented some people want to rip away. departments that have patterns and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna So this is a wonderful, wonderful day practices that violate the Constitution. Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Michael for the DACA kids, for their families, The Republican bill does nothing to re- Brown, or Eric Garner, if it will not and for the American Dream. form the use of force standard, nothing stop future deaths of Black Americans We have always believed in immigra- on racial profiling, nothing on limiting at the hands of the very people who are tion in America. We have had some the transfer of military equipment to meant to protect and serve, then it dark forces oppose it in recent years, local police departments. does not represent the change we need but we believe in it. It is part of our What the Republican bill does pro- now. soul. Every one of us cares about immi- pose does not go far enough. Unlike the As drafted, the Republican bill does grants, and so many of us are descend- Justice in Policing Act, which bans no- not rise to the moment. The Demo- ants of immigrants. Wow, what a deci- knock warrants in Federal drug cases, cratic bill, the Justice in Policing Act, sion. the Republican bill requires data only does. Let me say this: In these very dif- on no-knock warrants. Breonna Taylor, NOMINATION OF JUSTIN REED WALKER ficult times, the Supreme Court pro- a first responder in Louisville, KY, was Madam President, of course, while vided a bright ray of sunshine this asleep in her bed when she was killed Democrats are glad that Leader week with the decision on Monday pre- by police who had a no-knock warrant. MCCONNELL felt the pressure and heed- venting discrimination in employment More data would not have saved ed our call to put policing reform on against the LGBTQ community and Breonna Taylor’s life. the floor next week, it will not be be- now with this DACA decision. Frankly, Unlike the Justice in Policing Act, fore the Republican leader asks us to to me, the Court’s decision was sur- which bans choke holds and other tac- confirm two more hard rightwing prising but welcome. It gives you some tics that have killed Black Americans, judges to the Federal bench. faith that the laws and rules and mores the Republican bill purports to ban Today, the Senate will vote on Justin of this country can be upheld. Wow, the choke holds only by withholding fund- Walker, a 38-year-old with less than a

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But after a few minutes, I dialed high court without the necessary expe- then completely folds. my dear friend Senator DURBIN. He has rience and maturity of judgment. After a few months of negotiation, waged this fight since, I believe—2002? The Republican Senate approved his President Trump announced his phase Mr. DURBIN. 2000. nomination to the district court on Oc- one trade deal with China, which lifted Mr. SCHUMER. 2000. tober 24 last year, after the ABA rated tariffs on Chinese imports in exchange He has been passionate and unrelent- him ‘‘not qualified.’’ Now, 8 months for a few short-term agricultural pur- ing in fighting for the DACA kids and later, Leader MCCONNELL wants to give chases. It was clear at the time that their families. He talks about it in our Justin Walker, a former intern of his, a President Trump sold out. caucus every week. He did just this promotion to the DC Circuit. I argued strenuously with the Trade past week. Even in his extremely limited time Representative, Mr. Lighthizer, about Now, while our work is still not done, as a jurist, Walker made news by call- the phase one deal. And now, as ex- we must all work so that these kids ing the Supreme Court’s decision to up- cerpts of Mr. Bolton’s book hits the can eventually become American citi- hold our healthcare law ‘‘catastrophic’’ press, we see why President Trump zens. At least they are free—free at and ‘‘an indefensible decision.’’ caved to China so completely. last—and, in good part, that is because I would like Leader MCCONNELL to go The President’s former National Se- of the work of the senior Senator from home to Kentucky and tell the citizens curity Advisor wrote that President Illinois, who met them, got to know of Kentucky why he nominated some- Trump decided to drop all of our major them and love them, and took his one who wants to repeal our healthcare demands on China because he wanted amazing legislative acumen to help law when the COVID crisis is hurting agricultural purchases from States them. people there as it is everywhere else. In that would aid his reelection. Mr. I believe, in part, that the decision the middle of a national healthcare cri- Bolton alleges that the President want- across the street occurred because of sis, the Republican Senate majority is ed the support of farmers in key Senator DURBIN’s effective and unre- poised to confirm a judge who opposes States, so he sold out the national in- lenting passionate advocacy for the our country’s healthcare law. terest for his personal political inter- DACA kids. There is no reason to do this nomina- est. Does it sound familiar, my Senate I yield the floor to my dear friend tion now. There is no stunning number Republican colleagues? Does it sound and a happy man this morning, the of vacancies on the DC Circuit. We are familiar? senior Senator from Illinois. in the middle of a global pandemic and Ironically, of course, American farm- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- a national conversation about racial ers aren’t even getting the benefit be- ator from Illinois. cause President Xi has reneged on pur- justice and police reform. This is about Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I chasing American soybeans and wheat. the Republican leader and his relent- want to thank my friend and colleague When President Trump was so craven less pursuit of a rightwing judiciary. from both the House and the Senate, as to bring this up, it was a signal to Usually my friends on the other side Senator CHUCK SCHUMER, the Demo- Xi: You can stand strong, and the of the aisle vote in lockstep on these cratic leader, for his kind words. He President will not do anything—will judges, so it is an indication of Mr. has been such a valuable ally in this not do anything. And that is what hap- Walker’s caliber, or lack thereof, that battle. pened, so no one won. American manu- at least one Senate Republican has an- As leader on the Senate side, CHUCK, facturing and American jobs lost out in nounced opposition to his nomination. I just can’t thank you enough. a weak-kneed deal with China, and After Mr. Walker—again, before we Mr. SCHUMER. DICK, the thanks then, even the farmers who were sup- move to policing reform—Leader goes to you. The thanks goes to you. posed to get benefit, of course, for MCCONNELL will put forward the nomi- Mr. DURBIN. Time and again, we did Trump’s political interests, didn’t get nation of Mr. Cory Wilson to the Fifth things here that were difficult politi- any benefit. Circuit Court of Appeals. While I would have preferred Mr. cally—difficult politically—to fight for Even by the very low standards of Bolton to have told these stories under the young people. Trump’s nominees to the Federal oath at the impeachment trial, they I just want to thank all of the Sen- bench, Mr. Wilson is appalling. He are quite illuminating nonetheless. It ators on both sides of the aisle who called our Nation’s healthcare law ‘‘il- seems he should have titled his book, were a part of moving this issue for- legitimate’’ and ‘‘perverse’’ and advo- ‘‘The Real Heart of the Deal.’’ ward. They did it at great political cated the repeal of Roe v. Wade. Worse President Trump’s failure to secure risk. still, Mr. Wilson strongly supported rean end to China’s predatory intellec- I can remember, as sure as I am strictive voting measures, including tual property theft is now explained. standing here, watching one of my voter ID laws and is opposed, in this President Trump’s ridiculous praise of Democratic Senate colleagues walk day and age, to minority voting rights. how Xi handled the coronavirus is now down and vote for the Dream Act, re- There will be a massive split screen explained. President Trump’s silence turn to her desk in the corner, put her in the Senate next week. As we prepare on human rights abuses and the pro- head down and sobbed, realizing that to debate legislation to reduce racial tests in Hong Kong is now explained. she had probably cost her own reelec- bias and discrimination in law enforce- Even more revolting, Mr. Bolton al- tion with that vote. Over and over ment, Senate Republicans will push a leges that the President approved of again, people stood up for these young judge who has a history of fighting President Xi’s plan to place up to 1 people. against minority voting rights. The hy- million Uighurs into concentration This morning, minutes ago, the Su- pocrisy is glaring. It is amazing to camps—possibly the largest intern- preme Court brought a smile and a sigh me—the temerity sometimes that the ment of religious or ethnic groups of relief to more than 700,000 young majority leader shows in talking about since World War II. people in the United States of America. trying to bring racial justice and put- China is America’s competitor to this This morning, the Supreme Court ruled ting on the bench someone who has generation and the next, and this that the September 2017 rescission of fought against racial justice in terms President’s insecurity, weakness, van- the DACA Program by the Trump ad- of voting rights throughout his career. ity, and obsessive self-interest is a ministration was to be stricken as ar- Again, the hypocrisy is glaring. threat—a real threat—to our economic bitrary and capricious. CHINA security and our national security. So what does it mean? It means, for Madam President, now on China, my President Trump cannot be trusted to these 700,000 DACA-protected individ- colleagues know how long I have deal with China policy any longer. uals, that they can continue to live, to

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The clinic or a hospital today fighting the leaders on either side of the aisle: President used his Executive authority COVID–19 and your doctor or nurse just Let’s join together and do that. Let’s to create the DACA Program, and here walked in the room with a big smile, it have a hearing in the Senate Judiciary is what it said, just basically mirroring is because the Supreme Court said to Committee. Let’s bring this bill to the the standards of the DREAM Act, that healthcare worker or to that floor of the Senate this year so that which I introduced 20 years ago: If you healthcare hero: You can stay in Amer- once and for all we can deal with the were brought to America as a child, if ica. We need you. problem we have been looking at for 20 you have lived in this country, gone to Of course, that could change. I want years and approaching in so many dif- school, don’t have a serious problem to raise this issue because it is an im- ferent ways. with the law, you should have a chance portant one. The Trump administra- In the meantime, for today—at least to live here without fear of deportation can decide that they are going to for this week and, I hope, for long be- tion. The DREAM Act said you should reinitiate this effort to rescind DACA yond that—we will be celebrating a Su- have a chance to become a citizen of and try to do it right this time by the preme Court decision that gives a new the United States, which is, of course, Supreme Court standards. That would lease on life to 700,000 young people our ultimate goal. be a terrible tragedy if he made that who have one goal in mind: to be part But the DACA Program opened up decision, not just for those 700,000 but of America’s future. They were edu- eligibility, and almost 800,000 came for- for their families as well. cated in our schools. They stood in ward and applied. They had to pay a The front page story on the Chicago those classrooms and pledged alle- filing fee of $500 or $600, go through a Tribune this morning was about just giance to the same flag we pledge alle- criminal background check, but for such a family, both husband and wife giance to. They have their children. many of these young people, it was a protected by DACA, working in Amer- They have their families. They have turning point in their lives. At that ica, trying to buy a little home in Au- their hopes and a future, and they are point, finally—finally—there was a rora, IL. She works in a cancer clinic. making a good living with life in the chance they could stay in the country He has a job as well. They have two America. Thanks to the Supreme they called home, the United States of beautiful little kids. They are both Court, they have some more time, but America. DACA-protected. Because of the Su- now it is up to the President and up to They seized that opportunity and did preme Court decision, they have an- us to solve this problem once and for remarkable things. They enlisted in other day in America. They have a sigh all, to do the right thing for them and our military. They went to schools and of relief this morning, but what about for the future of America. colleges to pursue an education. They next week? What will the Trump ad- I yield the floor. took up jobs as teachers. They finished ministration do to them next week? I I suggest the absence of a quorum. medical school. They did things that am calling on the President and those The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. were unimaginable for DACA. around him, begging him to give these SCOTT of Florida). The clerk will call Of course, when the administration DACA protectees the rest of this year the roll. changed and a new President came in, until next year at least before any- The senior assistant legislative clerk there was a real question as to whether thing is considered. Let’s protect them proceeded to call the roll. he would continue the DACA Program. now through the election, and let the Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask The very first time I ever spoke to next President, whoever he may be, unanimous consent that the order for President Donald Trump was the day of make a decision. the quorum call be rescinded. his inauguration, within an hour or I hope before that happens we will do The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without two after he was sworn, at a luncheon. our part in the U.S. Senate, the second objection, it is so ordered. What I said to him then—my first part of what we can and should be DACA words were these: Mr. President, I hope doing, calling on the President not to Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, this you are going to help those young peo- rescind DACA again, not to put these morning we received news that the Su- ple, those Dreamers, those protected by young people and their families preme Court has ruled in regard to our DACA. through this all over again but, sec- Dreamers, our Deferred Action Child- He looked at me, and he said: Sen- ondly, that we do our job in the Sen- hood Arrival children, who came to ator, don’t worry. We will take care of ate. America knowing no other country, those kids. I listened to Senator MCCONNELL ear- and now the Court has said that Presi- Well, sadly, that didn’t happen. lier, talking about bipartisanship and dent Obama did have the authority to In September of 2017, there was a de- talking about our legislative accom- establish the DACA Program and that cision made by this administration to plishments. He is correct that the President Trump does not have a basis eliminate the DACA Program, and at lands bill we passed yesterday was his- in law for ending it. that point, were it not for a court chal- toric. I am glad we did it. The Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers lenge and a protective order by the coronavirus relief bill we passed is his- now have full legal authority to con- court, those young people might have toric. I am certainly glad we did it on tinue their lives in America—the coun- been subject to deportation. But many, a bipartisan basis, and I sincerely hope, try they know and love—and pursue myself included, believed that the when it comes to Justice in Policing, their dreams, and we must celebrate process used by President Trump was we can do the same—a bipartisan effort that today. flawed, and, if challenged, it would fall to enact good law. EQUALITY ACT in court. It took from September 2017 Let me add to the list, which unfor- Mr. President, I come to the floor on until today, just minutes ago, when the tunately doesn’t include a lot of legis- another issue of freedom. President Supreme Court ruled that the adminis- lation, something that is now critically Johnson said: tration’s approach to eliminating important. The House of Representa- Freedom is a right to share, share fully DACA was wrong and would be strick- tives, months ago, passed the Dream and equally, in American society. . . . It is en. and Promise Act, which would take the right to be treated in every part of our I want to say for a moment who these care of the DACA issue once and for national life as a person equal in dignity and young people are, because many people all. We could enact that law and say to promise to all others. don’t know them. They don’t wear these young people: Now you have your It was 1996 when Senator Ted Ken- badges or uniforms to claim that they chance to stay and earn your path to nedy brought the issue of ending dis- are DACA-protected, but this is who citizenship in America. That is what crimination in employment to the they are. Of the 700,000, 200,000 of them we ought to be saying. floor of the Senate. In that year, not so

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It was a moment when the Senate cant, does not mean that the march is ‘‘the right to be treated in every part nearly took a big stride forward in end- over because, as wonderful as that vic- of our national life as a person equal in ing discrimination in employment in tory on Monday was, as wonderful it is dignity and promise to all others.’’ America against our LGBTQ commu- to have discrimination end in employ- We have the power to ring the bells nity. ment across the land, we still have a of freedom here in this Chamber. Let Then, in November 2013, I brought to long way to go before LGBTQ Ameri- us not miss this opportunity. the floor the same bill, ENDA, ending cans are treated in every part of our I am so pleased to be here with my discrimination in employment. This national life as people equal in dignity colleagues who have fought for this vi- Senate voted in a bipartisan majority and promise to all others. sion of freedom and equality and oppor- to end that discrimination. In fact, the The protections on Monday involve tunity—my colleague TAMMY BALDWIN vote was 2 to 1—64 to 32. Yet that employment, but those protections do from Wisconsin and my colleague CORY bright moment here in the Senate, not extend to the titles of the 1964 Civil BOOKER from New Jersey, who have where we stood for the vision of free- Rights Act that address other issues— been champions in leading this fight— dom, was not acted on by the House, issues of education, issues of public ac- a fight envisioned now by a tremendous and the bill did not make it to the commodations—and they don’t extend number of Senators endorsing and co- President’s desk. to credit, financial transactions, trans- sponsoring the Equality Act. Let us Now we stand here today, in 2020, and actions covered by the CREDIT Act. put that act on the floor. the Supreme Court on Monday in They don’t extend to jury service. They I yield to my colleague from Wis- Bostock v. Clayton County, in a 6 to 3 don’t extend to Federal funding of pro- consin. decision, has proceeded to act to end grams, meaning it is legal for States to Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise discrimination in employment. In writ- discriminate or cities to discriminate today to recognize an enormous step ing the opinion, Justice Gorsuch said: or counties to discriminate on the forward for our country, which hap- ‘‘In Title VII’’—referring to the 1964 basis of Federal law against participa- pened earlier this week, on Monday. Civil Rights Act—‘‘Congress outlawed tion in Federal programs. It is unbe- Once again, on a morning during Pride discrimination in the workplace on the lievable that we are still in that state, Month, our Nation came closer to real- basis of race, color, religion, sex, or na- but that is where we are. That is where izing the promise of equality for les- tional origin.’’ we are right now, with discrimination bians, gays, bisexual, transgender, and He wrote: ‘‘Today, we must decide ended in employment but not ended in the queer community. whether an employer can fire someone all of these other categories. The Supreme Court has made it clear simply for being homosexual or There are a couple of possible paths that workplace discrimination against transgender.’’ LGBTQ people is wrong, and our Na- Everyone looked to the next para- forward. One is litigation that con- tion’s civil rights laws prohibit it. graph and what would the answer be? tinues on the same premise on which Gorsuch wrote this: the Supreme Court acted on title VII of While this is a joyous day and a joyous the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and that week, I want to take a moment to ac- The answer is clear. An employer who fires an individual for being homosexual or means litigation in each of these cat- knowledge the untold number who transgender fires that person for traits or ac- egories, case after case, slowly making have suffered in this country for years tions it would not have questioned in mem- its way through the courts, slowly without recourse. I want to recognize bers of a different sex. Sex plays a necessary making it to the Supreme Court, mean- those brave LGBTQ people who re- and undisguisable role in that decision, ex- ing discrimination continues year after ceived pink slips, were passed over for actly what Title VII forbids. year while the courts deliberate on promotions, suffered harassment and Well, let the bells of freedom ring this. bullying in break rooms, or never got here in this Chamber and across Amer- I have heard a number of Senators that initial interview—all simply be- ica. On Sunday of this last week, the say the Court acted, but Congress cause of who they are or whom they day before the Supreme Court decision, should have done it. Well, now we have loved. discrimination in employment against the opportunity to do it. We have the I particularly want to thank the gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans opportunity to do it by putting the plaintiffs who brought these cases: Ger- was still legal in 29 States—a majority Equality Act on the floor of this Sen- ald Bostock, Aimee Stephens, and Don- of States in our country—and, on Mon- ate, putting it on the floor of the Sen- ald Zarda, as well as the families and day, that discrimination ended. It is ate today, having a debate today, and friends and lawyers who supported now illegal in all 50 States of America, having a vote today on whether to ex- them. Sadly, Aimee and Donald did not in all territories of America to dis- tend the very premise at the heart of live to see this transformative moment criminate on the basis of who you are the Supreme Court’s decision in em- for our country and our community, or whom you love. ployment to all of the other key areas but we will remember them and honor The Court took a long, powerful of discrimination that is still suffered the efforts that they and so many oth- stride toward the vision carved above across this land. ers have made to get us here. We will the doors of the Supreme Court: Let us put the Equality Act on the commit ourselves to continuing to ‘‘Equal Justice Under Law.’’ No longer floor. Let us debate it. Let us pass it to push forward for full equality for them. can a mental health counselor named fulfill the vision Thomas Jefferson put On Monday, the Supreme Court af- Gary Bostock be fired from his job at forward when, in the words crafted for firmed what many Federal courts, the child welfare services department for the Declaration of Independence: ‘‘We Equal Employment Opportunity Com- playing in a gay softball league. No hold these truths to be self-evident, mission, and so many of us have recog- longer can a skydiving instructor that all men are created equal, that nized for years—that title VII of the named Donald Zarda be fired because they are endowed by their Creator with Civil Rights Act of 1964 is properly un- he is gay. No longer can a police officer certain unalienable Rights, that among derstood to prohibit discrimination in southern Oregon named Laura Elena these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit based on sexual orientation and gender Calvo—with a sterling 16-year record of of Happiness.’’ identity. promotions, commendations for pulling Let us put the Equality Act on the As Justice Gorsuch wrote for the ma- people from burning cars, delivering floor of the Senate. Let us debate it, jority: babies on the side of the road, saving and let us pass it to act on the premise Today, we must decide whether an em- lives and more—be fired because she that Senator Ted Kennedy expressed: ployer can fire someone simply for being ho- was a transgender woman. ‘‘The promise of America will never be mosexual or transgender. The answer is

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It was illegal. Pe- it is transformative. It means that at leader and placed in his legislative riod. Employers cannot fire or other- long last in every corner of this Na- graveyard. wise discriminate against employees tion, in big cities and small towns, The Equality Act cannot be ignored simply because of who they are or LGBTQ people are waking up in a fair- any longer by the Senate, and LGBTQ whom they love. Period. er country. They now know that they people should not have to wait any Sadly, Aimee didn’t get to celebrate have recourse if an employer discrimi- longer to enjoy the full protections of the landmark victory, and we all wish nates against them simply because of our Nation’s civil rights laws. she were here right now to be able to who they are or whom they love. Em- I urge the Senate to build on the Su- join and lead the celebration. She died ployers know unambiguously that they preme Court’s decision and act today last month at age 59. She will go down have an obligation in every State to to bring our Nation closer to the prom- in history as someone who took a stand judge all of their employees on merit, ise of equality by passing the Equality for equality, for basic fairness, and not sexual orientation or gender iden- Act. made our Nation a better place. So tity. Finally, I want to close by acknowl- many people have joined her in this While we have taken another big step edging the extraordinary moment in fight, getting to this victory. forward—and it is a big step—in the which our Nation finds itself today. It is now time to further honor her march toward full equality for LGBTQ Thousands upon thousands are de- courage and the courage of so many Americans, we are not there yet. Les- manding the country confront racial others by passing the Equality Act, and bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and injustices and systemic racism. They we can do it today. That is the good queer people face discrimination in rightfully call for change, and they news. Right now, on the floor today, we many more aspects of their lives than righteously call for change, and it is can do that together. What a great way the workplace. Our country needs to my hope that Congress will take an im- to end this week; this month of June, send the message that treating people portant step in righting some of those this Pride Month. What a great way unfairly because of their sexual ori- wrongs by passing the Justice in Polic- this would be. entation or gender identity is wrong ing Act of 2020 without delay. The Equality Act is pretty simple. It and that it will not be tolerated, pe- We must do so much more, and today protects people against discrimination riod, whether that is while buying a I am keenly aware of the Black and based on sexual orientation or gender house, going out to dinner, shopping in Brown LGBTQ people who experience identity in all aspects of their lives. a store, serving on a jury, or seeking discrimination and injustice in this Unfortunately, this legislation, as my help from a government program. country—not just because of sexual colleagues have said, which has already While the Court told us on Monday orientation or gender identity but also passed the House, has been sitting on that discrimination based on sexual because of race or ethnicity. MITCH MCCONNELL’s desk gathering orientation or gender identity is nec- As we approach another anniversary dust for nearly 400 days—400 days since essarily sex discrimination, those cases of the Stonewall riots that sparked the the House of Representatives took ac- were about employment. While I would modern LGBTQ movement for equal- tion. It is time to shake off that dust expect that any administration would ity, I am also mindful of the leadership and get this thing done for Aimee and now take a long, hard look at its of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Ri- for everyone who has fought alongside wrong-headed efforts—based on the vera, transgender women of color, in her and continues to fight today to legal arguments that the Supreme that historic moment. I hope the brave, make our Nation a more equitable Court has just rejected—to write courageous legacy of these leaders and place. LGBTQ people out of sex discrimina- the urgent needs of Black and Brown Now, our Republican colleagues, how- tion protections in education, LGBTQ people would inspire us to take ever, are more interested in pushing healthcare, and other areas, I do not another step to strengthen the civil through extremist judges who have no have confidence that this administra- rights for all Americans and pass the interest in LGBTQ equality. tion is going to do so. Equality Act. Later today and next week, we will There are areas of Federal civil I now yield to my colleague from be voting on two judicial nomina- rights law, such as those governing Michigan, Senator STABENOW. tions—Justin Walker and Cory Wilson. public accommodations and Federal fi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- It is, frankly, insulting that these two nancial assistance, which don’t even ator from Michigan. nominations are even coming to the yet prohibit discrimination based on Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, first floor—insulting to the American people sex. That is why the Senate must take of all, I want to thank my wonderful that they are coming to the floor. up and pass the Equality Act. Senators colleagues for their leadership, Senator Justin Walker’s nomination is op- MERKLEY, COLLINS, BOOKER, and I in- MERKLEY and Senator BALDWIN, for not posed by 275 outside groups, including troduced this bipartisan measure to en- just being on the floor today and the Leadership Conference on Civil and sure that LGBTQ people have the same speaking out but speaking out every Human Rights and the National Center nondiscrimination protections as other day for introducing the Equality Act, for Transgender Equality. Americans by adding sexual orienta- of which I am very proud to be a co- As for Cory Wilson, he supports H.B. tion and gender identity alongside all sponsor, and for continually standing 1523, the so-called Protecting Freedom protected characteristics, such as race up for the rights of all Americans. of Conscience from Government Dis- and religion, to existing Federal laws. In 2013, a Michigan funeral director crimination Act, and that would give It would ban discrimination in a host wrote a letter. It said: broad permission for people and busi- of areas, including housing, public ac- What I must tell you is very difficult for nesses to deny services to people based commodations, jury service, access to me and is taking all the courage I can mus- on sexual orientation and gender iden- credit and Federal funding, as well as ter. I felt imprisoned in a body that does not tity. employment. match my mind, and this has caused me Both of these nominees—both of The bill would also strengthen our great despair and loneliness. them would overturn the Affordable civil rights laws by adding protections She told her coworkers, from now on, Care Act, which has made lifesaving against sex discrimination to the Fed- she was choosing to live her truth; differences for so many members of the eral laws where they have not been in- from now on, she would be living and LGBTQ community and Americans all cluded previously, including those ad- working as a woman. Unfortunately, across our country. dressing public accommodations and she paid dearly for her courage, and 2 Justin Walker wants the courts to Federal funding. weeks later she was fired. throw out the entire Affordable Care

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Everyone who has an insurance we are going to have to continue to be ise of equality in every corner of the policy is able to do that and get cov- on guard that this administration’s land. ered, even if they have a preexisting judges will use the approach underpin- I yield the floor. condition, because of the Affordable ning this ruling as cover to strip equal The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Care Act. protection from other people in future ator from Colorado. Cory Wilson used even more colorful rulings. Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I want language. He called the law ‘‘illegit- When you get the wrong approach re- to thank my colleagues from Oregon, imate and perverse.’’ Providing people sulting in the correct ruling, we have Senator WYDEN, for his remarks; Sen- healthcare he thinks is perverse, and to be vigilant—vigilant, vigilant, and ator MERKLEY, for his leadership on the this is somebody the Republicans are more vigilant in fighting for the cor- bill; and Senator BALDWIN from Wis- going to put on the court. rect results again and again and again. consin, for her extraordinary leader- He even opposed expanding Medicaid The ruling came just a few days after ship and service to our country. coverage in Mississippi, a change that the Trump administration tried to It is a great privilege to be here would literally save lives in the middle take America in exactly a different di- today. My friend CORY BOOKER from of a pandemic. rection, announcing that it was green- New Jersey has been fighting for these We know what we need to do because lighting healthcare discrimination issues for his whole career. Who knows, Aimee showed us. We need to pass the against transgender Americans—an as I know, that anyone who studied the Equality Act now—today. We can do ugly, shameful action to take. How history of our democracy knows it has that today. Wouldn’t that be wonder- cruel that the administration actually always been hard to make progress. ful, on a bipartisan basis, to pass this said: We are going to announce this This struggle has always been a battle today? during Pride Month. We are actually of our highest ideals and our worst in- We need to vote no on two judicial going to use Pride Month to be cruel. stincts as a country. nominees who are far out of step with It was a reminder to a lot of people It has been true since our founding, the basic American ideals of equality that the fight for LGBTQ rights didn’t when the same people who wrote that and fairness. end with the victory on marriage ‘‘all men are created equal’’ also per- Aimee Stevens was courageous. Four equality. For every landmark ruling petuated human slavery and denied hundred days is way too long for mil- that moves the cause forward, there is equality to so many others. In fact, I lions of Americans to wait for the U.S. somebody like Donald Trump, who is don’t think it is too much to say that Senate to step up and do its job. It is always looking to see if they can drag our history is a story of our struggle time for all of us to truly stand up for the Nation back to the days when dis- with that contradiction between the equality for the LGBTQ community crimination was business as usual. promise of equality and the reality of and set the foundation that we believe Until Monday’s ruling, employers in inequality in America—between our in equality for all Americans. more than half the States were allowed highest ideals and our worst instincts. I yield the floor. to fire employees for their sexual ori- We struggle with that today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- entation or their gender identity. That Since he took office, over and over, ator from Oregon. was in more than half the States, but President Trump has called on our Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before that injustice is now a thing of the worst instincts in almost everything he she leaves, another good idea from Sen- past. has done, including his attacks on ac- ator STABENOW—pass the Equality Act We can’t count on this week’s Su- cess to healthcare, housing, and edu- today. Too logical, I guess, but it is an- preme Court ruling against workplace cation for LGBTQ Americans. other good idea, and I thank my col- discrimination to bring on the end of Just last week, he went out of his league for it. discrimination in other parts of life in way to strip transgender Americans of I also want to commend my partner our country. The Senate can’t wait for their access to healthcare, but just as from Oregon, Senator MERKLEY, who any other court cases to move forward President Trump was depriving hard- has been leading this fight for years before we take real action on this floor. won rights, dragging us backward now. Wisconsin often partners with Or- That is why my colleagues and I are again, in Colorado, on the very same egon, going all the way back to our here today. We want to call for the im- day, our State legislature passed a law shared ownership of Wayne Morris. I mediate passage of the Equality Act. If to make it harder to wage violence just want to thank my colleagues for discrimination against LGBTQ Ameri- against LGBTQ people in my State. the great work they have been doing cans is illegal in the workplace, then it And listen to this: The vote was 63 to and just take a couple of minutes to is illegal in housing; it is illegal in edu- 1 in the Colorado House. It was 35 to 0 talk about my pride in standing with cation; it is illegal in public services in the Colorado Senate. them to fight for the passage of the and more. That is what the Equality Notwithstanding President Trump’s Equality Act. Act is all about. It is about recognizing anti-civil rights, anti-civil liberties We have come together during the the dignity and the humanity of agenda, in Colorado—a Western State, middle of Pride Month. In 2020, with LGBTQ Americans, and, most impor- a purple State—Republican and Demo- the pandemic continuing to spread, tantly, enshrining it into the law. It is cratic elected officials, in their legisla- Pride Month looks a little different the next step that will move the cause tive season, are fighting for our highest than it has in the past—no parades, forward, and there is bipartisan legisla- ideals and rejecting our worst in- smaller celebrations—but it still has tion that reflects the will of an over- stincts. been a historic month when it comes to whelming majority of the American In fact, my State passed our version LGBTQ rights, perhaps more so than people. The Senate ought to come to- of the Equality Act over a decade ago. any other since marriage equality be- gether and pass it now. It is why we banned conversion therapy came the law of the land in June 2015. Justice Kennedy wrote—and I will and passed Jude’s Law, which makes it A few days ago, the Supreme Court close with this because it sums up what is easier for transgender Americans to ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is in my heart today, ‘‘The Constitu- change their name and government protects LGBTQ Americans against tion promises liberty to all within its documents. It is how we have elected discrimination in the workplace. The reach.’’ our State’s first openly gay Governor, majority said an employer who fires an There is much to be done on deliv- Jared Polis, and our first transgender individual merely for being gay or ering on that promise outlined by Jus- State legislator, Brianna Titone. It is transgender defies the law. tice Kennedy. So we are going to be why we were one of the first States in

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We should not wait any longer to ex- many of the same reforms that Senator I thank Senators MERKLEY, BALDWIN, tend these protections, for nearly two- BOOKER and Senator HARRIS are lead- and BOOKER for their leadership on this thirds of LGBTQ Americans report ex- ing on here. important bill and for bringing us to- periencing discrimination in their per- So I am here to tell you that there gether today. sonal lives. These problems are com- are more and more in Colorado and in Over the last few decades, we have pounded by race and income, especially the country who understand what made progress in the fight for equality. for trans women of color. Yet it has equality has come to mean in America We have stood up for what is right, and been over 1 year since this bill passed and how to resolve some of these con- we have worked hard to make this a the House. tradictions in the year 2020, and, this country in which people can safely, In 2000, when I was the county attor- week, even the U.S. Supreme Court proudly, and legally love whom they ney in our largest county in Min- seems to understand it. love. It was not long ago when a person nesota, I was invited to the White Just in the last week, a Republican- could be prosecuted for being gay and House to introduce President Bill Clin- appointed Justice rejected Donald when don’t ask, don’t tell was the law ton at an event to urge the passage of Trump’s arguments and wrote for a of the land—when I came to the U.S. hate crimes legislation. We had had an majority of the Court, affirming equal- Senate—and when States were per- African-American young man who had ity for LGBTQ Americans. Then, this mitted to deny LGBTQ couples the been shot by a guy who had said that morning, the Court overturned Presi- right to get married under the Defense he had wanted to go out and kill some- dent Trump’s malicious attack on of Marriage Act. one on Martin Luther King Day. That Dreamers, reaffirming the rule of law This week, our country took an im- happened. We had had an employee who and, for the moment, protecting three- portant step forward with the Supreme had gotten beaten with a board by the quarters of a million people who know Court’s decision that recognizes that foreman at his workplace for his sim- no other country but the United States the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which pro- ply speaking Spanish. I had taken on a of America. hibits employers from firing employees number of these crimes, so I had been Now it is time for the Senate to do because of sex, protects LGBTQ people invited by the President to urge Con- our work, finally, and pass the Equal- in the workplace. gress to pass the Matthew Shepard ity Act. The House passed the Equality We can celebrate today that justice hate crimes legislation, which covered Act 13 months ago, and we have not was delivered for Aimee Stephens, who a wide range of hate crimes. acted in our typical fashion. That is was fired when she informed her em- During that event at the White another 13 months when LGBTQ Amer- ployer that she was transgender, and House—my first time ever there—I got icans could get married on a Sunday for Donald Zarda and Gerald Bostock, to meet the investigators in the Mat- and be fired on Monday, another 13 who were fired when their employers thew Shepard case. They were these months when our neighbors could be learned they were gay. two burly cops from Wyoming, and denied housing, denied healthcare or be But, of course, this is more than they talked about the fact that until turned out of a store because of who about three people. As Mr. Bostock that investigation—I think Senator they are. said, ‘‘This fight became about so much BALDWIN is nodding her head and has Americans understand that no good more than me.’’ Their courage to stand probably met them as well—they really comes from hoarding freedoms and up in the face of injustice will forever hadn’t thought about what Matthew equality. When we take the opposite change this country for millions of Shepard’s life was like or the lives of view, we act against our traditions. As LGBTQ people and their families, and other LGBTQ people. Then, as they a nation, we will never flourish if we it makes our country a more just na- started to investigate what had hap- choose to depend on a permanent tion. pened—and we all remember how he underclass that is deprived of some or Although the Court’s decision is a was left hanging on a fence post, and all of the rights and freedoms others landmark victory, we still have miles the first people who saw him thought enjoy. Free people do not remain free to go because it is not right when the he was a scarecrow—these investiga- by denying freedom to others. We Commander in Chief tells brave tors, these police officers, got to know should vote on the Equality Act and transgender Americans who want to the family and the case. They got to pass it today. serve and protect our country in our know his mom, and they got to know I yield the floor. military that they are not welcome; it his friends. During the course of their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is not right when this administration investigation, as they began to under- ator from Minnesota. is trying to take away the hard-won stand what life was like for Matthew Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I rights of LGBTQ people in healthcare Shepard, their own lives were changed. join my colleagues today, in the middle and education; and it is not right that I think this is happening right now of Pride Month, to celebrate the Su- you can drive across the United States around this country after the murder preme Court’s landmark decision this on a cross-country trip and find that of George Floyd in my State, and I week in Bostock v. Clayton County, the laws and protections could be dif- know it has been happening when it protecting LGBTQ rights and pro- ferent at every rest stop. comes to our LGBTQ community. That tecting people from discrimination in That is why I was proud to cosponsor, is why, on that day way back, we were the workplace, and to urge all of our on the day it was introduced, the bipar- in the White House to introduce that colleagues to secure and extend those tisan Equality Act with my colleagues bill. Nearly 10 years after that event at protections by passing the Equality who are here today, and it is why I am the White House, during my first year Act. calling on our colleagues across the as a U.S. Senator, I got to be one of the Something else big happened in the aisle to pass this bill. deciding votes to finally pass that hate Supreme Court, and that was today, This bill, which already passed the crimes bill. with the Supreme Court’s decision on House by a vote of 236 to 173, will go a So I say to my colleagues who are DACA, on Dreamers—allowing them to long way in protecting LGBTQ Ameri- fighting for justice, who are fighting stay in this country and asking the ad- cans from discrimination. The Equality for justice in policing, who are fighting ministration to open up the application Act would build on the Supreme for justice in our LGBTQ community, process for citizenship. That is relevant Court’s decision and make non- who are fighting for justice for our im- because it is about civil rights, but it is discrimination protections consistent migrants, the change will happen, but also relevant because the Supreme and explicit. It would amend laws like we can’t wait 10 years for this change Court—this conservative Court—has the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing to happen. The people of this country

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I yield the floor. not be fired just because of who you We have made some steps in the right The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are’’? direction of justice, but we are still in ator from New Jersey. I hear the echoes of my own ancestry the foothills. We have a mountain to Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, I thank growing up in a country in which chil- climb, but I know we will make it to my colleagues who are here and for all dren were told and saw clearly before the mountaintop. I know that this Na- of the work that has been done around them laws enshrined that were bigoted tion will fulfill its promise to all of its the Equality Act, not just here in the and biased; that they were not equal people and, indeed, become the prom- Senate but also in the House of Rep- citizens, and even though, when we ised land. resentatives. stand up in our grade schools, we have I yield the floor. I want to make this very clear. You to say those words ‘‘liberty and justice The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- look at history, and you see that the for all,’’ what does it mean to a child ator from Oregon. fundamental equality of all Americans who is denied those things? Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ap- has been denied for so many genera- I see us in a country now in which we preciate the powerful words, the pas- tions—for women who fought for equal- are raising children who are in danger. sionate delivery of stories on the de- ity under the law and the right to vote; LGBTQ kids are almost five times as fense of freedom, the defense of equal- for African Americans, who fought for likely as their straight peers to at- ity, the advance of justice, and the equality under the law. We have seen tempt suicide. LGBTQ kids—about 30 presentations of my colleagues from from our founding they have struggled percent—admit to missing school be- Wisconsin and Michigan, my partner to make real the promise of this Na- cause of being in fear for their safety. from Oregon, my friend from Colorado, the Senator from Minnesota, and Sen- tion—a promise of an ideal that we are This is in America in 2020. Black trans ator BOOKER from New Jersey. Their all equal under the law. women are dying at unacceptable, un- words speak to the heart of what our Our Founders—these imperfect conscionable rates. I say dying. They Nation is about—equality, opportunity, geniuses—enshrined these ideals. This are being murdered. There have been 15 Nation was not founded in perfection justice, and freedom. transgender or gender nonconforming I will, therefore, ask that we bring but in aspiration. The very Founders people who have been murdered, and this bill about equality to the floor, themselves referred to Native Ameri- last week alone, two transgender that we go forward in the great tradi- cans as savages. They talked about women were killed—Dominique Fells tion of this Chamber and this Senate to women as not being equal citizens. and Riah Milton. debate issues that involve the oppor- They denied African Americans full We have work to do in this country tunity for every individual to thrive in and equal citizenship. Yet these aspira- to establish the fundamental ideals our Nation. Time and again, we have tional documents were so profound that have been said from the founding held those debates before. We held that every generation of Americans has of this country that we will all be them in 2013 on the Employment Non- called to our founding ideals to over- equal under the law, the fundamental Discrimination Act. come the inequality that has been in- ideals from the founding of this coun- Now, I understand some colleagues herent in our country. try that we are a nation of liberty and have come to the floor to object to this Susan B. Anthony called to the justice for all. Senate’s entertaining such an impor- founding documents for her equality Here we are at the crossroads of his- tant debate. They have come to the and the equality of women. Martin Lu- tory, forcing our fellow Americans to floor to obstruct the opportunity of ther King, on The Mall, called to that come and ask for what is fundamen- this Chamber to engage in a dialogue check—to that promissory note—that tally theirs already—equal dignity, on this important issue—so violent to it was time. Yet here we are, in the equal rights. The Equality Act is too the life of millions of Americans. I ask year 2020, still calling for the full late already. It is too late to do what them to reconsider. equality of all American citizens when was preordained by the very founding Have the courage to debate this issue it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and of this Nation. We are too late already on the floor—to bring, in the great tra- transgender Americans. to save the lives of children who have dition of this country, an issue violent I think back to my own family—to been forced to live in a nation that to freedom to be considered here. my grandparents and great-grand- doesn’t recognize their equal dignity. One colleague responded to the Su- mother—who talked about the excuses We are too late already to protect the preme Court’s decision on employment that were used to deny them equality. shame of people who have been fired nondiscrimination earlier this week by There were religious excuses. I am a just because they are gay, who have saying: This judicial rewriting of our big believer in religious freedom, but been denied accommodation just be- law short-circuited the legislative people sought to deny Blacks and cause they are gay—the humiliation of process and the authority of the elec- Whites from marrying. In fact, when which, I dare say, so many in this body torate. Well, let no Member of the Sen- Loving v. Virginia passed, the majority know from their families’ stories. ate today short circuit the legislative of Americans were still against inter- So we come here to the floor to ask process by objecting to this important racial marriage in this country. Some- for what is overdue, to ask for us to es- debate on the floor of the Senate. how, people were using religion as a tablish in law what is true in the spirit On behalf of equality and oppor- shield from establishing the funda- of this Nation, and to echo the words of tunity and freedom, I ask unanimous mental ideals of this country. We over- our ancestors, great suffragettes, great consent that the Judiciary Committee came that. civil rights leaders, great Native Amer- be discharged from further consider- These types of reasons were given for icans, who have all come to this Cap- ation of H.R. 5 and the Senate proceed the dehumanizing treatment of Native itol to say: This is who we are—equal to its immediate consideration. Fur- Americans, and these kinds of excuses citizens under the law. ther, that the bill be considered read a were used to justify the segregation of To my colleagues who are with me third time and passed and that the mo- African Americans. In every genera- today, I tell you that, no matter what tion to reconsider be considered made tion, we fought and we struggled and happens with this unanimous consent, and laid upon the table. we came together—multiracial, multi- justice will come to this country. No The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. ethnic, diverse coalitions—to overcome matter who stands against this Equal- FISCHER). Is there objection? this. ity Act, they stand on the wrong side The Senator from Utah. This week, I was so grateful to see of history, on the arc of the moral uni- Mr. LEE. Madam President, I am re- the decision of the Supreme Court, but verse, but it bends toward justice. Well, serving the right to object.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G18JN6.016 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3083 There is a single thread that runs was sponsored in the House by then- ty provisions all of those requirements through the Supreme Court’s decision Representative SCHUMER, and it was I just mentioned. It rolls back the lib- in the Bostock case earlier this week sponsored in this Chamber by Senator erties afforded to people of faith—all and all the way through the legislation Edward Kennedy, and signed by Presi- faiths, by the way. One of the beauties now under discussion on the Senate dent Bill Clinton into law, who, upon of the Religious Freedom Restoration floor, and that principle deals with its signing, referred to religious liberty Act is that it covers people of all nondiscrimination. It is a principle as our first freedom—those are his faiths, any faith, and this bill would that, as Americans, we believe that words—and he later pointed to the Re- roll those protections back. It would do people shouldn’t be treated differently ligious Freedom Restoration Act as it without the chance for debate. It on the basis of factors, characteristics, one of his proudest accomplishments as would do it outside of our normal pro- and traits that have nothing to do with President of the United States. Its co- cedures. their job. I think most Americans can sponsors in this body included Senators For those reasons, I express these agree with that, and I think most FEINSTEIN and MURRAY and LEAHY. It reservations. Again, I thank my col- Americans can agree that an individual was bipartisan is my point, to put it leagues on the other side of the aisle shouldn’t face such discrimination in mildly. for their work on this issue, their pas- the workplace based on his or her sex- Yet, today, this short time on the sion for this cause, and their sincerity ual orientation. legislation that is offered on this floor in what they believe. I hope that we The important thing that we have to now, that has not gone through the might find a better way to go forward remember is that much of where the normal process of committee referral, together, but I do not object. law is found and much of what we can debate on the floor but would be passed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- perceive from a position of justice and now, without any further discussion, ator from Oklahoma. Mr. LANKFORD. Madam President, I equality and fairness relates to where guts key provisions of the Religious am reserving the right to object. No the exceptions are found. I have got Freedom Restoration Act. This is com- person should be discriminated against two principal concerns with this legis- ing on the heels of a Supreme Court de- in America. No one. It is a basic con- cision just 2 days ago that rewrites en- lation that are also shared by the stitutional principle. We are all equal Bostock ruling. The first relates to ex- tire statutes in American law and in under the law, all of us. We have dif- ceptions related to religious employ- its 33 pages has nearly nothing to say ferent ideas about music and food. We ers. about religious liberty or religious be- have different ideas about sexuality. Neither the Bostock decision nor the lievers in this country. In fact, the We have different ideas about occupa- Equality Act takes the care to ensure only thing that the opinion does say of tions. We have different skin colors. We that religious employers will be treat- any consequence is this: are the tapestry that we talk about, ed fairly under this approach. We need How [the courts’] . . . doctrines protecting and we are working to make a more to be mindful of the need of a religious religious liberty interact with Title VII [as perfect Union. I absolutely believe that employer to maintain its doctrine and rewritten by the court] are questions for future cases. no person should be discriminated its teachings, not only in the hiring of against in America. its ministers but also in the hiring of Now, I respect, very much, my col- The Equality Act doesn’t just make other people who worked toward mov- leagues across the aisle and their pas- everything equal, though. It has a ing forward that religious institution’s sion for this issue and their sincerity great title. Who can oppose equality? teachings in the way they live their in this cause. I would only ask that the No one. It is a basic principle of Amer- lives, in their beliefs, and in their will- rights of well-meaning, sincere reli- ican values. We don’t oppose equality, ingness to teach those things to others. gious believers not be steamrolled and but we do oppose when, through legis- This legislation doesn’t do that. I overlooked and shifted to the side as lation, you take the rights of one and think any legislation that we move for- part of this process. We should be able dismiss the rights of others and say: ward on this needs to have it. to come together and stand together in Your rights don’t count, only this Secondly, neither this legislation nor the effort to see all people be given group counts, and only this person the Bostock decision takes into ac- their constitutional rights and have counts. We, in America, have tried to count some significant distinctions be- their constitutional rights protected. work together, in all of our differences, tween sexual orientation on the one The effects of this bill is forcing tax- for over two centuries, to learn better hand and gender identity on the other. payers to pay for abortions, forcing how to hear the rights of another one, In the case of gender identity, the doctors and nurses to perform abor- to accommodate, and to find those law needs to take into account certain tions against their will, and forcing spots where the rights of two individ- questions regarding what impact the faith-based hospitals and clinics to per- uals collide and to work it out among law might have on girls and women’s form abortions. H.R. 5, this bill here, each other. The Equality Act does not restrooms and locker rooms, girls and would supersede existing restrictions do that. I wish it did. It changes things women’s athletics, and single-sex safe on abortion, including funding, includ- dramatically. places for people who are, for example, ing health and safety standards, and Let me just give you a few examples. the victims of domestic or sexual other regulations that the States have It reaches into high school sports and abuse. This law, like the Bostock deci- passed. says for male and female sports, that sion, doesn’t operate with a lot of pre- It would force faith-based adoption individuals’ sexual orientation and cision and sort of takes a meat cleaver agencies, some of which have been gender identity can move between to the issue without taking into ac- helping birth mothers find a safe and those. There is no standard for testos- count exceptions for religious entities loving and permanent home for more terone. There is no standard for mov- and distinctions between sexual ori- than 100 years—it would force them out ing through transition surgery. There entation and gender identity. On that of business. It would coerce those who is no standard at all set on it. It opens basis, I have concerns. don’t want to speak or who hold dif- it up for any male—biological male—to Knowing that I have some colleagues ferent beliefs into adopting this set of step into female sports on the high who want to speak to this issue, I de- practices and principles and beliefs at school level or in the college level or in cline to object as of this moment. work—these doctors, these nurses, and the pro-athlete level and be able to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- these faith-based agencies. move into that sport. That grossly dis- ator from Missouri. I submit to you that this is not the advantages girls in sports, but their Mr. HAWLEY. Madam President, re- way to find consensus in America. This rights are denied. serving the right to object, I would just shunting aside of the constitutional We have already seen this in several like to observe that it was just over 20 rights of sincere, well-meaning people States where State record holders for years ago that this Chamber and the of faith is not the way to proceed. This track, for instance—someone who was analog Chamber across the way in the gutting of the Religious Freedom Act— a biological male competing in wom- House of Representatives passed al- and I say that because H.R. 5 explicitly en’s athletics denying the other girls most unanimously a statute called the carves out of the Religious Freedom who were competing in that from op- Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It Act, it explicitly carves out of its safe- portunities for scholarships to college,

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The Equality Act sue them for not hiring me because I have come to the floor to stand in the says that if you are a faith-based adop- perceived that it was because I was a way of a debate, in this esteemed tion agency that only places children Christian and they didn’t hire me. I Chamber, over issues of freedom, issues in a home where there is a mom and perceived that it was because I was of opportunity, and issues of equality dad there, then you either have to White that they didn’t hire me. I don’t that affect millions of LGBTQ Ameri- change your faith or close. You have no have to prove anything. It is based sim- cans. other option. The Equality Act says to ply on my perception or belief. That is What did we hear in their conversa- that institution: I would rather have an untested expansion. tion? My colleague from Utah says fewer adoption agencies in America Now, this term ‘‘perception or belief’’ there is no chance for debate. Has my than have you open. is lifted right out of our hate crime colleague forgotten that bringing a bill That is not protecting the rights of statutes, but hate crime statutes, on to the floor brings it to debate? Is that all Americans. That is not learning their face, are all about the motive for such a lost art in the Senate that my how to accommodate together. Why it, and you are trying to read into a colleague thinks debating a bill on the can’t we have adoption agencies that crime the motive for that crime. Now floor somehow squelches debate? It is a do adoptions in LGBT homes and some we are trying to literally read someone mystery to me how one can make the that do adoptions that don’t? Why else’s mind in a hiring situation and to argument that bringing a bill to the can’t we have both? Why can’t we ac- say that I perceived it, so if you don’t floor kills debate. commodate both? The Equality Act hire me, I can sue you. My colleague from Oklahoma la- does not allow that. Why are we doing this? That opens up ments there is no committee action. The Equality Act treats every job in litigation all over the country on every Well, my colleague might be reminded America exactly the same and says area, not just on this issue of LGBT that for 400 days this party has con- that an individual who is qualified for rights—on every situation and every trolled whether or not there is com- that job should be able to take that hiring because it is very expansive. We mittee action on this bill; that it is the job, regardless of any issue. Let me probably should slow down and look at majority that decides whether a com- give you a first example of that. that before we open that floodgate in mittee addresses the issues before it. Is If you have an individual going America, but this does not. not 400 days of inaction in committee through TSA—and what a lovely expe- Today is about demanding that it an argument to have the conversation rience that is for all of us—this Equal- passes right away. Interestingly here as a committee of the whole? Isn’t ity Act would say: When your alarm enough, as some of my colleagues have that what we are asking for—a com- goes off and you have to get the full- mentioned, the Religious Freedom Res- mittee of the whole to debate these key body pat-down, a transgender indi- toration Act is wiped away in this and issues? vidual could be your TSA person giving ignored. Interestingly enough, the Su- My colleagues have also referred to you the full-body pat-down. They preme Court stated just this week that how somehow this bill affects religious would be required to not prohibit that. on this issue, Congress should apply rights, and I am taken back through Now, for some people, they would be this. Let me read what Justices Gins- the history of the conversation and like: I don’t care. It is a pat-down. I burg, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan dialogue about equality and oppor- don’t care. For other people, it would wrote this week, along with Roberts tunity in America, how every time we be like—there is a reason why TSA has and Gorsuch. They said this: seek to end discrimination, someone done pat-downs of a man for a man and Separately, the employers fear that com- says: But wait—religious rights. a woman for a woman because there plying with Title VII’s requirements in cases Remember that this was the argu- are many people uncomfortable with like ours may require some employers to ment against Black and Brown Ameri- someone of an opposite gender who violate their religious convictions. We are cans having equality here in the United does that to them. They just are. also deeply concerned with preserving the States of America because their reli- Maybe you call them prudes, but we promise of the free exercise of religion en- gion said they are not equal and they have honored their rights. The Equal- shrined in our Constitution; that guarantee shouldn’t be let in the door and I ity Act does not. It ignores their rights lies at the heart of our pluralistic society. should have the right to not let them and says that you no longer have the They go on to speak of we will have in the door. right to disagree with this, and you a case dealing with the Religious Free- I should have the right to discrimi- have to just accept it. dom Restoration Act. The Equality nate. Isn’t that the conversation we It also dramatically changes hiring Act, instead, says: No, never mind, Su- heard around the opportunity for in America in a way that is unexplored. preme Court. I know that you are con- women in America to play a full role in There is a reason we send bills through cerned about religious freedoms—Gins- our society, that people had a religious committee, not just bring them to the burg, Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan, foundation for discriminating between floor and demand that they pass on the Gorsuch, Roberts—but never mind. men and women? Well, I tell you that same day they land on the floor with- Congress is not concerned with reli- this Nation, although imperfect, was out going through committee. There is gious liberty like you are. founded on a vision that everyone is a reason we do that—because this bill Come on. Let’s work together. We created equal and has a full chance to changes the way hiring is done in don’t want anyone to be discriminated participate. America in a way that has not been against—anyone. We can do this in a We have worked over hundreds of tested for everyone. way that accommodates everyone, and years to get toward the goal that every This adds a new feature to title VII, then we can actually work toward child can thrive in America, no matter where it says, in title VII, that you agreement. their gender, no matter the color of can’t discriminate based on race, on To say it in the words of J.K. their skin, no matter if they are identi- sex—that has now been redefined, obvi- Rowling this past week where she fied as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, no ously, by the courts—on religion, all wrote, ‘‘All I’m asking—all I want—is matter if they are transgender. That is these things. It clarifies. You can’t dis- for similar empathy, similar under- the conversation we should be having criminate based on that. But it adds a standing, to be extended to the many here. new phrase on this. ‘‘Perception or be- millions of women whose sole crime is I feel the injury of a Senate that is lief’’ is the new phrase. wanting their concerns to be heard no longer a Senate, where people trem- This is how that would be applied in without receiving threats and abuse.’’ ble in their seats over the idea of hav- courts. If I go to an interview in a job Let’s work together to get equality. ing a debate. What has happened to and I am not hired, I can sue that em- This bill does not do it in this form; this esteemed body that that should be ployer because I perceived they were therefore, I object. the case?

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No doubt, legislature that acts, and yet come to vile institution of slavery, who led us the Civil War will continue to merit the floor and don’t argue—fail to into the bloodiest war of our country’s study, but statues and memorials are argue—that we should, in fact, act, history, who lost battle after battle symbols of honor, and we need not re- isn’t that obstruction of the legislative until they were defeated soundly. The serve them for men who represent such process? relics of that 4-plus year period, giving a dishonorable cause. I would encourage my colleagues who this sacred space to these traders upon Leader MCCONNELL has ducked this say that there are important issues to our Nation, is not just an assault to issue and has said that the States be considered to go to their leadership the ideals of America as a whole, but should continue to decide who to send and say ‘‘Let’s get the committee that they are a painful, insulting, difficult to the Capitol. Candidly, I don’t think has this bill, the Equality Act, to start injury being compounded to so many it would be too imposing to ask our doing its job: Hold the hearings; hold American citizens who understand the States not to send statues of people the conversation’’ because to fail to very desire to put people who rep- who actively fought against this coun- argue that it should be done in com- resented 4-plus years of treason, the try. You know, there is a reason that mittee while you lament on the floor very desire to put them there in an era Connecticut doesn’t send a statue of that the committee hasn’t acted is cer- of vast terrorism, was yet another at- Benedict Arnold to the Capitol. tainly an argument with no integrity. tempt at the suppression of some of our We have a lot of work to do to un- I yield the floor. citizens in this country. wind centuries of racial injustice em- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The continued presence of these stat- bedded in our laws and in our institu- ator from New Jersey. ues in the halls is an affront to African tions. One of the simplest things we UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 3957 Americans and the ideals of our Na- could do is to haul out the statues of a Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, I tion. When we proclaim this not just to few old racists who represent the very rise today to discuss the Confederate be a place of liberty and justice for all, antithesis of the building in which we monuments that are in our hallowed but as we seek to be a more beloved na- now stand and the ideals we struggle to Halls of Congress. I would like to make tion, a kinder nation, a nation of equal live up to. This, my friends, is the easy a live UC request, but preceding that respect and equal dignity, it is an as- part. request, I want to make just a few very sault on all of those ideals. Let us pass this bill today and send a brief remarks. I would like to ask for unanimous message to the American people that The National Statuary Hall, where consent, but before I do so, I would like we are serious about dismantling insti- these Confederate statues are in the to yield to the Democratic leader, tutional racism piece by piece, brick Capitol, is intended to honor the high- CHUCK SCHUMER. by brick, statue by statue, starting est ideals of our Nation. It is intended The PRESIDING OFFICER. The with our own House—the people’s to honor the spirit of our country and Democratic leader. House—the Nation’s Capitol Building. those who exhibited this spirit with Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I yield again to my colleague. heroism, with courage, and with dis- first I want to thank my dear friend, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tinction. the Senator from New Jersey. ator from New Jersey. It is a rare honor that every State Our caucus and the American people Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, as gets to pick two people, out of the en- are lucky to have him as such a cham- in legislative session, I ask unanimous tire history of the country, who so ex- pion, not only for this proposal but for consent that the Rules Committee be emplify the values, the spirit, and the all of his work in recent years on legis- discharged from further consideration honor of America. There are only 100 lation related to police reform, racial of S. 3957 and that the Senate proceed statues—just 100 statues—two from justice, and so many other issues. to its immediate consideration. I fur- every State. In a moment, my friend will ask to ther ask that the bill be read a third Between 1901 and 1931, 12—12—Confed- pass a bill that will do something very time and passed and that the motion to erate statues were placed in the Na- simple and, indeed, long overdue: It reconsider be considered made and laid tional Statuary Hall, that hallowed will remove the statues here in the upon the table with no intervening ac- hall. During the vast majority of that Capitol of men who would rend this tion or debate. same period, from 1901 through 1929, country apart by war in order to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there after a vicious period of voter suppres- strengthen, perpetuate, and extend the objection? sion and violence against African- vile institution of slavery. The Senator from Missouri. American voters and a stripping de There is a movement in America Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, re- facto of their rights, and often de jure, right now that demands we confront serving the right to object, let me say not a single African American served the poison of racism in our country. We that we just got this bill assigned to in either of the Congress. In fact, the must do this in many ways, both sub- the Rules Committee. The bill would exact same year the first Confederate stantive and symbolic. This bill is just have the effect of abandoning agree- statue was placed in the Capitol, 1901, one of many steps we must take to ac- ments we have entered into with the was also the year that the last African- knowledge the painful history of Amer- States and the States have entered American person would serve in Con- ica’s original sin—slavery—and to clar- into with us. gress for almost 30 years—almost 70 ify for all generations that the men I would certainly like to have some from just the South. who defended it shall hold no place of time to decide if we should have a hear- This is a period that we don’t teach honor in our Nation’s history books. ing on this. I would like to get the enough about in our country. It is a pe- States and localities are removing opinion of people who are taking simi- riod of untold violence of domestic ter- Confederate statues in their public lar statues out of the building. I would rorism, of the rise of the Klan and parks and municipal buildings. also like to find out what other States other White supremacist organizations NASCAR has banned the Confederate have in mind as their part of the agree- in which, from the late 1800s to about flag at its events. We will soon debate ment. 1950, literally thousands of Ameri- renaming military installations after The Democratic leader just said that cans—about 4,400 well-documented Confederate generals. Why should the States and localities are removing cases—were lynched in this country. Capitol, of all places—a symbol of the these statues. Each of these States We cannot separate the Confederate Union, a place where every American is would have the right to remove this statues from this history and legacy of supposed to have representation—con- statue, and some are. White supremacy in this country. In- tinue to venerate such ignoble figures? This is an agreement with the States. deed, in the vast history of our Nation, Opponents of the bill will say that re- It goes back to 1864. By 1933, Statuary those Confederate statues represent 4 moving these statues is akin to forget- Hall was full, and Congress, again, au- years—roughly 4 years—of the Confed- ting or trying to erase history. No, it is thorized this program by saying that

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But as I said, and my friend At that point, the Congress passed is in the process of replacing one of heard just a moment ago, I would like another law providing a way that the these statues. to hear from the States that are re- States, for the first time, could take a I think that today’s action would placing statues and I would like to statue out. Even in 2000, there was no violate our agreement with the States. hear from the States that are thinking suggestion then or before then that I frankly thank my friend from New about replacing statues if this is a Congress would decide whether the Jersey for encouraging the Governors, problem in the process of, under the statue that the State wanted to put in encouraging the speakers of the house current structure, solving itself. could be put into the building. to do what they have every right—and I am glad to have continued discus- As a matter of fact, the Presiding Of- the Congress, in fact, in 2000, gave sions about this. I certainly don’t im- ficer’s State, Nebraska, just recently them the right—to do. pugn my friend’s motives. You know, replaced Williams Jennings Bryan with The minority leader was the chair- you can question somebody’s decision Chief Standing Bear under the provi- man of the committee that determines to maybe bring a bill this quickly to sions made to do that. all of this just a handful of years ago the floor without giving us a chance to Congress has been very prescriptive and took no actions to do what the talk about it, but I have no interest, on how this happens. The State would Senate is talking about doing today. then, in impugning my friend’s motives have to pass legislation; the Governor So with that in mind, I object. and understand some of the concerns would have to sign it to put a statue in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- my friend would have on this topic. the building; and Congress would deter- jection is heard. Mr. BOOKER. Thank you, sir. mine only if the statue met the re- Mr. BOOKER. Madam President, if I If I may, I will make a personal ap- quirements that the other statues had could just respond—I know how busy peal for a hearing on these matters. I been held to. Until now, that has been my colleague is. He has a well-earned hope that we can do that in due time. the congressional part of this agree- reputation on both sides of this body I know the pace at which the Senate ment with the States to take a statue for his sincerity, for his decency, and often works, but I am grateful for this out of the collection and replace it for his honor. I take to heart his words open dialogue and I know you had to with another one. My State, Missouri, that this is often not a good forum in adjust your schedule so I am grateful is replacing Thomas Hart Benton with which to try to push a piece of legisla- for your time and generosity. Harry Truman. The legislature had to tion that might have controversy on agree what statue would go out, what both sides. I understand his sincere Thank you. statue would come in, and Congress concerns with that. I yield the floor. would then accept that statue if it met I guess he also understands the sin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the standards. cerity with which I bring this up: the ator from Texas. Again, we can do away with that pro- hurt and the pain that these statues DACA represent in a place where millions of gram. We could do a lot of things. But Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, 8 Americans come to the Capitol and see we have entered into that agreement. years ago almost to the day, President The forts, as an example—and, again, this as their body. Obama announced the Deferred Action the minority leader mentioned the I say to the Senator, because there for Childhood Arrival, otherwise known forts. The forts are named totally by are complications in this and there are as DACA. At the time, I remember the the Congress. I expressed my belief this issues we would have to work through conversations a number of us had with week and last week that it would be as a Senate, I guess the one last appeal President Obama, saying please give us absolutely appropriate, in my view, to to your more senior status and maybe a chance to work this out by passing review the names that the forts have your friendship is this: Will you join appropriate legislation in the Congress. been named after, including the forts me, at least, on a letter to the appro- He heard those pleas, but in spite of that are named after Confederate mili- priate committee, asking them to at the fact of saying numerous times he tary leaders, and change those names. least have a hearing on this issue so did not have the authority to do so, he We can do that all on our own. We that we could have a full vetting of all proceeded to issue a memorandum that haven’t told North Carolina that a fort of the complexities and have a real dis- gave rise to the DACA program. has to be named after General Bragg. cussion on something that is a pressing We haven’t told Texas that a fort has concern? I note that you know it is a Rather than rolling up our sleeves to be named after Confederate General pressing concern because some States and working together to create lasting Hood. We can change those. are already taking action. immigration policy, President Obama I am very open to looking at that and You see this action being taken chose to do this through an Executive likely doing that. I just think, for my across various parts of our country. memorandum. It is that Executive friend from New Jersey, that this is a You see this issue being pushed into memorandum that has made its way more complicated arrangement than the national consciousness. You see through the courts over the last 8 years activity on the floor today would sug- Republicans and Democrats, from and finally to the U.S. Supreme Court. gest. Nikki Haley to my dear friend, the Unfortunately, this is the bitter fruit I would also point out that in 2000, former mayor of New Orleans, Mayor of what President Obama did when he since Congress said that you can re- Landrieu—I think it would be just and attempted to usurp Congress in a way place statues with another statue—you right that, perhaps, you and I, in a to provide certainty and comfort to have to take a statue out to put a stat- show of bipartisan concern and sincere hundreds of thousands of young peo- ue in, but you can replace statues, awareness of the complexity of this ple—a goal that we all share—but to do eight of those statues have already issue, could just join—the two of us—in so in a way that ultimately created been replaced, and eight more are in a letter asking the committee to take more harm. It sent them on a years’ the process of being replaced. I think up this issue in due time so that we can long tumultuous journey, which is not four or five of the statues that have have an appropriate discussion from all over with the Supreme Court decision been replaced or would be replaced perspectives on this issue. today. Basically, what the Supreme were in the standard of the Confederate Mr. BLUNT. If I could have the Court said was, under the Administra- statues. chance to respond here—— tive Procedure Act, he didn’t do it the I am encouraged that States are Mr. BOOKER. Of course. right way, so go back and try it again looking at their history, and they are Mr. BLUNT. This bill was just as- and get it right this time. looking at who has come since they put signed to our committee. This is a dis- Well, I think these young people de- those statues in. Arkansas replaced cussion that, I guess appropriately, we serve better. The debate over President

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We said: We hold they have worked so hard to build here I have been having conversations for these truths to be self-evident, that all in the United States behind. years about this topic, but most re- men are created equal and at the same Make no mistake about it, today the cently, I have been having conversa- time embraced a system that didn’t ac- Supreme Court ruled that the Depart- tions about the most efficient and ef- knowledge African Americans as being ment of Homeland Security didn’t fol- fective way to protect these young peo- fully human. That was a sin. We have low the proper procedures to rescind ple in the long-term, and I am willing been paying a bitter price throughout the DACA program and thus allowed to work with anyone, Republican or our Nation’s history. While we have the program to continue for now, but Democrat, who is interested in solving come a long way, we know there is this is just a temporary measure. the problem—not grandstanding, not more we need to do. DACA recipients must have a perma- posturing, not acting like you care JUSTICE ACT nent legislative solution. They deserve when you really don’t, elevating poli- In the context of police reforms, our nothing less. These young men and tics over a solution. I am not inter- friend Senator TIM SCOTT from South women have done nothing wrong. They ested in that. If anyone is interested in Carolina has introduced a bill which I came to the United States as children, solving the problem and providing sup- have cosponsored, as have many other and in America, we don’t hold children port for these young people, I am all in. Members of the Senate. It is called the responsible for the mistakes of their Over the years, I have engaged with JUSTICE Act, and it will reform our parents, in this case, the mistake of the Texas Hispanic Chambers of Com- police departments to provide much- not going through the legal immigra- merce, LULAC, Catholic bishops, and a needed transparency and account- tion process. So these kids—young peo- number of other individuals and orga- ability. It takes aim at a number of ple, I should say—are innocent. nizations that share my commitment practices and policies that have led to Texas is home to more than 100,000 to providing certainty for these young a number of tragic deaths, that have DACA recipients who are a vital part of people. I hope we can come together united these nationwide protests and our communities. They have grown up and help them. These folks want noth- captured our conscience. with our kids, attended the same ing more than to continue to be part of To prevent these tragedies from hap- churches, shopped at the same stores, the American dream. I hope we can de- pening in the first place, this bill em- and defended our freedoms in the U.S. liver. phasizes things such as deescalation military. Many of these young people JUNETEENTH training. As I looked at the video of are in their 30s now with careers, fami- Madam President, on another mat- the two police officers in Atlanta, wak- lies, plans, hopes and dreams of their ter. One of the most defining days in ing up somebody asleep in a fast-food own. our Nation’s history was when Presi- line, then interrogating him for 45 min- So the uncertainty about their status dent Lincoln issued the Emancipation utes before it then broke out into a and what will happen to them is no less Proclamation on January 1, 1863, fi- violent confrontation, I thought they terrifying for them than it would be for nally freeing all slaves in Confederate could have used some deescalation any of us. It is simply unfair for these territory, but slaves in Texas wouldn’t training. Maybe, just maybe, a life young people who, again, through no learn this life-altering news for 21⁄2 would have been saved. Maybe they fault of their own, find themselves in years. would have said: Give us your car keys, this situation to rely solely on an Ex- I know it is hard for us to under- take a cab, go home, and sleep it off. ecutive memorandum instead of a law stand. Now, we can tweet and commu- But that is not what happened. passed by Congress. I believed that nicate instantaneously, but it took 21⁄2 We also need training for police offi- when President Obama rejected our re- years for slaves in the South to learn cers that otherwise haven’t had that quest to work with Congress and come that they were free. That day came on training or don’t know to know when up with a permanent solution, and I be- a day we now celebrate as Juneteenth. they need to intervene when they see lieve it now. That was the day that Major General another officer exert excessive force. I believe the Supreme Court has Gordon Granger and the Union troops We need more transparency—things thrust upon us a unique moment and arrived in Galveston, TX, and shared like body cameras—and we need more an opportunity. We need to take action the news to formerly enslaved people information on things like use of force and pass legislation that will unequivo- that they were now free. These free and no-knock warrants so that we can cally allow these young men and men and women set out to spread this hopefully come up with a set of best women to stay in the only home in the news, with many traveling toward practices that police departments all only country they have ever known. Houston, and eventually reaching more across the country should employ. In the past, I have supported a num- than 250,000 slaves throughout Texas. To gain a better understanding of the ber of bills that would have allowed As we do every year, tomorrow, Tex- problems that exist throughout our these individuals to remain in the ans will celebrate Juneteenth and the criminal justice system—and this is United States without the fear of a 155th anniversary of the end of slavery just one of them—the bill establishes court decision hanging in the balance, in our State. It is an opportunity to re- two commissions, one to perform a top- but each time, partisan disagreements flect on our history, the mistakes we to-bottom review of our criminal jus- have prevented us from turning any- have made, but yet how far we have tice system and another to study the thing into law. When it comes to immi- come in the fight for equality and a re- challenges facing Black men and boys. gration laws, Congress, on a bipartisan minder of just how far we still have to This legislation would also make basis, never fails to fail. go. That is especially true this year. lynching a Federal crime, it takes aim Well, I hope we can all agree, given Over the last several weeks, Ameri- at the dangerous practice of choke this opportunity, that it is not time for cans of all races, backgrounds, and of holds, and it strengthens minority hir- politics as usual, but it is time to pro- all ages have raised their voices in the ing. I could go on and on, but I believe vide some certainty, some compassion, fight against inequality and injustice these changes have the potential to some support for these young men and that continues to exist in our society, create real and lasting change in Amer- women. After years of being yanked especially those in our criminal justice ica’s police departments and begin to around from courtroom to courtroom, system. As the list of Black men and repair the broken relationship between these young men and women deserve women killed by police officers in cus- law enforcement and the communities that certainty. They deserve to know tody grows, the calls for action are get- they serve. that, when they apply to college, grow ting louder and louder, as they must Beyond the merits of the bill itself, up with their families, live their lives, and as they should. There is a clear and there is another quality worth noting, and do all the things everybody else urgent need for leaders at every level and that is it includes a number of

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On oversight.gov, you can find an answer. unites us. the latest figures on these watchdogs’ We all want to get 100 percent of Tomorrow, I will be privileged to be contributions, as well as investigative what we want, but as a practical mat- in the city of my birth, Houston, TX, and audit reports on every kind of ter, you need to follow the 80/20 rule with Mayor Sylvester Turner and a topic you can think of. IGs have found sometimes. That is, if you can get 80 number of community leaders for a everything from blatant government percent of what you want, that Repub- roundtable to talk about these very employee misconduct to procurement licans and Democrats can agree on, issues. I was in Dallas last week doing fraud and, of course, much more. It is then you need to grab it. That is what the same thing with my friend, the all there in black and white in the pub- we need to do here, not focus on the mayor, Eric Johnson, and it really a lic domain for all to see. These inspec- differences, but focus on the com- great opportunity to do something that tors general are helping Congress monality, on the overlap. Members of the Senate don’t do watch over the people’s business and By the way, when I first got to the enough, myself included, and that is to ensure the fidelity of agency action. Senate, Teddy Kennedy was one of the listen. We in Congress cannot perform our great liberal lions here. I asked one of I am excited to report on what we are constitutional mandates of oversight my conservative colleagues, the senior doing here, but more importantly, I am without IGs. The IGs’ work makes gov- Senator from Wyoming who worked eager to spend some time listening and ernment more transparent and more very productively with him, how they learning from the people closest to the accountable, and that strengthens the did it, one of the most liberal Members problem and then bringing that knowl- public trust in our democracy. That is of the Senate, one of the most conserv- edge back here to the floor of the U.S. a good thing for Congress and a good ative Members of the Senate. Senator Senate so that we can deliver real re- thing for the Presidency. In this way, ENZI, our friend from Wyoming, said: It sults for the American people. these watchdogs serve an indispensable is easy. It is the 80/20 rule. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT function in our system of checks and That is how they were so productive. Madam President, I ask unanimous balances. That is how they got so much done. consent that it be in order for Senators What makes a good inspector gen- They didn’t focus on what separated GRASSLEY, PORTMAN, BROWN, and CRUZ eral? If I learned anything about over- them; they focused on what they to be recognized and complete their re- sight, it is that this type of work is not shared in common, and that is what we marks prior to the confirmation vote for the faint-hearted or the thin- need to do particularly now at this on the Walker nomination. skinned or the thick-headed. You need time to demonstrate to America that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without a strong code of professionalism to we hear you, we understand the reason objection, it is so ordered. withstand pressures to go along to get The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. for the protests. We understand the along. You need a real backbone to YOUNG). The Senator from Iowa. reason for concern, and we share your Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask wring wrongdoing from the bowels of anguish when innocent lives are lost. unanimous consent that additional ma- bureaucracy, and you need a quick wit Madam President, as we prepare to to look on smiling faces and discern terial be printed in the RECORD after debate the JUSTICE Act on the floor my remarks. truths from half-truths and bald-faced next week, finding that common lies. INSPECTORS GENERAL ground is more important than ever, The law says IGs are supposed to be Mr. GRASSLEY. In recent months, a but I am worried that the same old par- objective and independent. They have lot of attention has focused on the Na- tisan dysfunction which hijacks so to be fierce watchdogs, not lap dogs. tion’s inspectors general. It seems like many good ideas here in the Congress They can’t bow to personal agenda or a good idea to take a few minutes now political machinations, and they may dominate over our need to actu- to remember what inspectors general ally pass legislation. are, why Congress created them in the shouldn’t be subject to inappropriate I hope our colleagues on the other first place, and how we got here. political pressure from any corner side of the aisle will allow us to get on Congress first established offices of whatsoever. the bill, and hopefully, we will have an inspectors general in 1978 ‘‘to create When IGs are working hard, staying amendment process that will allow independent and objective units’’ in the independent, and shining the light on them to contribute, maybe even make Federal Government to do three waste, fraud, and abuse, they should the bill better. That is what we should things: conduct audits and investiga- stay. But when they don’t put in the do. That is what we used to do in the tions; No. 2, promote efficiency and de- work, when they pull the punches, Senate. We had debates, we offered termine fraud and abuse; and No. 3, when they became political hacks, or amendments, and then we voted. keep agency heads and Congress ‘‘fully when they compromise their vital inde- We didn’t shut it down before we informed’’ about the problems that IGs pendence, then IGs must go. even got it started, which is what I find. For many years, I have investigated know—at least based on press reports— In short, Congress designed inspec- and held accountable IGs from both Senator SCHUMER, Senator HARRIS, and tors general to shine a bright light on Democratic and Republican adminis- others are considering doing, voting no waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the trations for these very failures. In 2003, and not allowing us to get on the bill Federal bureaucracy with the hope I pushed the Health and Human Serv- in the first place. that the executive and legislative ices IG to resign over whistleblower Well, this is an important moment. branches could work together to do complaints about poor staff manage- We will begin debating this legislation something about those problems. ment. I also investigated allegations of on the floor of the Senate next week, IGs, then, are the original swamp poor work product, coercive manage- and we will demonstrate whether we drainers, and—an equally important ment decisions, and questionable hir- have risen to the challenge, whether we point for those who weren’t around at ing practices by the watchdog at the have set aside political and partisan the time it was created—the support Federal Housing Finance Agency. Just differences in order to find the common for creating these offices was breath- last year, I began pushing hard to get good or not, so I hope our discussions takingly bipartisan. The vote in the to the bottom of whistleblower com- will prove more productive than what House of Representatives where I was plaints about another apparently inef- we have seen reported so far. then a Member was 388 to 6. Now, more fective Commerce IG, although the As we continue to try our best to de- than 40 years later, we have 75 offices media at that time didn’t seem to care liver for the American people, I encour- of inspectors general working to stop about that despite bipartisan concerns age all of us to remember the impor- fraud and abuse. and briefings from my staff. tance of the 80/20 rule. There is a lot Their actions also save the taxpayers Alternatively, when IGs come under more that unites us than divides us. I billions of dollars. In 2020 so far, IGs fire for doing good work, this Senator

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His input has been in- for oversight, I worked across the aisle that he had lost confidence in them. sightful in crafting this bipartisan leg- to introduce and finally pass the In- In response, I did exactly what I had islation, and his staff has been diligent spector General Empowerment Act in done before in the Obama administra- in furthering these efforts. 2016. tion. I, and several colleagues, wrote Whether you have been following the In short, I have gone to the mat my asking for a better explanation. When important work of inspectors general whole career to ensure inspectors gen- we finally got a response from the for many years or you just tuned in for eral do and are able to accomplish White House Counsel, we were left the last few, we welcome your support. their work with support, independence, without substantive reasons for the I hope that support continues well past and integrity. And because this work is IG’s removal. the current administration. If we don’t so critical to Congress and our over- So, as before, I notified the majority update the law, we can only expect fu- sight role and to the public trust, I leader of my intent to object to the ture administrations to continue to do have worked hard to ensure that any two administrative nominees until the what has been done lately, not giving effort to remove an IG is for a darn White House coughed up some form of Congress good reasons. good reason. That is what Congress re- rationale for the removal. I finally got There being no objection, the mate- quired in the IG Reform Act of 2008, a those reasons this week. I don’t agree rial was ordered to be printed in the law that then-Senator Obama not only with all of them, and I am working to RECORD, as follows: voted for, but he cosponsored. better understand others, but because THE WHITE HOUSE, That law recognizes two things. the President has finally fulfilled the Washington, June 12, 2020. First, it is the President’s constitu- law, both Congress and the public can Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, tional prerogative to manage the exec- Chairman, Committee on Finance, look to see for themselves what hap- utive branch personnel. The President U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. pened. DEAR CHAIRMAN GRASSLEY: I write to fol- can fire an IG. Second, it is Congress’s This, of course, was the intent of the intent in that law to support IG inde- low up on our recent conversation regarding law all along. the removal of the Inspectors General of the pendence and maintain public trust. We took the long road to get here, Department of State and of the Intelligence IGs should not be removed for blatant and we could have avoided all this hul- Community. As a further accommodation, political reasons. This requires that labaloo if both Presidents Obama and we are providing the additional information Presidents tell Congress and the people Trump had just followed the statutory you requested. With respect to the State Department In- their reasons for removal of an IG. notice requirements in the first place, The IG Reform Act codified those spector General, please see the attached let- but we are here. principles by requiring the President to ter sent to you today from the Department’s These episodes have convinced me submit to Congress a notice of intent Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. that the executive branch, regardless to remove an IG 30 days in advance and The letter includes materials that identify of what party is in charge, just doesn’t the concerns of the Secretary of State and to explain why. The executive branch, get it. From one administration to the the Under Secretary for Management with under two successive Presidencies of next, Democrat or Republican, it the Inspector General’s performance. As to both political parties, has sought to ig- makes no difference to me. This isn’t the removal of the Inspector General of the nore the law and keep Congress in the about politics. This is about the sepa- Intelligence Community, the President lost dark. Both Presidents provided Con- confidence in him and has spoken publicly gress then with paltry excuses of ‘‘lost ration of powers, checks and balances, about this loss of confidence, including on confidence.’’ public trust. It is clear that Congress the day after the President notified Congress In July 2009, less than a year after can’t rely on any White House to get it of his decision. Congress passed the IG Reform Act, right. As you have stated, the President has the constitutional authority to remove inspec- then-President Obama removed the in- We need to change the law. We need to be clearer, and we need to better tors general. As a matter of accommodation spector general for the Corporation for and presidential prerogative, the President National and Community Service, Ger- safeguard the independence of these IGs. That is why I have been devel- complied fully with the statutory notifica- ald Walpin, from his post and placed tion provision of the Inspector General Act. him on administrative leave. Obama’s oping bipartisan reforms to sharpen As I said in my previous letter, the Presi- White House informed Congress merely the independent authority and recruit- dent appreciates and respects your long- that President Obama had lost con- ment of those hired and confirmed to standing support for the role that inspectors fidence in Mr. Walpin. serve as inspectors general. general play. We look forward to the Sen- My colleagues and I made it very We are not going to enact a clearly ate’s swift confirmation of all of the Presi- unconstitutional law that infringes on dent’s outstanding inspector general nomi- clear that a vague reference to ‘‘loss of nees. confidence’’ was insufficient and did the President’s authority to manage personnel and that would surely result Sincerely, not satisfy the requirements of the PAT A. CIPOLLONE, very law that President Obama voted in lengthy court battles. But we are Counsel to the President. for and cosponsored when he was a Sen- going to clarify once and for all that ator. This began a bout of negotiations the law’s notice requirement means The following excerpt from an official that resulted in the hold of Presi- that Presidents have to give clear, sub- White House transcript entitled ‘‘Remarks dential nominees and, eventually, a bi- stantive reasons for removing an IG by President Trump, Vice President PENCE, and members of the Coronavirus Task Force cameral congressional investigation. and that they can’t put an IG on administrative leave without a good rea- in Press Briefing.’’ The briefing was held on In that case, I pushed for compliance April 4, 2020 in the James S. Brady Press with the statute, held up nominees to son. Room of the White House at 4:15 p.m. EDT. obtain information, and disagreed with To fully safeguard statutorily re- The full transcript can be found at: https:// the stated reasons for Mr. Walpin’s required IG independence, we are also www.grassley.senate.gov/sites/default/files/ moval. Mr. Walpin was never rein- going to make sure that the President 2020-0906-12%20White%20House%20Counsel% stated. In Mr. Walpin’s case, a Federal cannot place political appointees with 20 to%20Grassley%20-%20 IC%20IG%20and% court found later that despite a clear clear conflicts of interest into acting 20 State%20IG.pdf congressional record to the contrary, IG roles. We can’t have individuals THE PRESIDENT: Think of it: We’re pay- the law doesn’t require more than what with political day jobs simultaneously ing people not to go to work. How about that? How does that play? President Obama gave us in any other in charge of confidential, independent Q: I understand that. greater detail beyond its ‘‘minimal IG matters, including substantive and THE PRESIDENT: And they want to go to statutory mandate’’ to justify the re- sensitive audits, investigative work, work, by the way. They don’t even want— moval of Mr. Walpin. and whistleblower information. they don’t want money. This country is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G18JN6.030 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S3090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2020 great. But we’re paying people. We have to over that, with 196 to nothing vote by the THE PRESIDENT: It doesn’t matter. It get back to work. That’s what I’m saying. Republicans—not one dissenting Republican doesn’t matter. But I think when we’ve given Go ahead, please. vote—dishonest Democrats impeached a as much as we’ve given to New York, some- Q: Mr. President, this is off topic. It’s President of the United States. That man is body should say— about the announcement from last night. It’s a disgrace to IGs. Nice—I’ll tell you who’s been very nice: a yes or no question, but not that we expect All right, let’s go. Next. Please. He’s a Mayor de Blasio has been very nice. He un- the answer to be yes or no. total disgrace. derstands what we’ve given him. We brought But wasn’t Michael Atkinson doing the job Q: Mr. President, did you run by your deci- him some more ventilators, too, yesterday. of the Inspector General of the intelligence sion to dismiss the Inspector General by Sen- But nobody has been given like New York. community, the job he was supposed to do, ator McConnell? And I think—I know he appreciates it. He when he simply took the whistleblower com- THE PRESIDENT: Okay, we’ll get off this just can’t quite get the words out, but that’s plaint to Congress that hadn’t been taken because people want to talk about what okay. previously? Wasn’t he doing the job that he we’re talking about. But let me just tell you Q: So when he says—but when he says that was supposed to do, that American taxpayers something: That’s my decision. I have the he needs 40,000— were paying him to do? And why did you de- absolute right. Even the fake news last night Q: Mr. President— cide to terminate— said, ‘‘He has the absolute right to do it.’’ THE PRESIDENT: Please, go ahead. THE PRESIDENT: I thought he did a ter- But ask him, ‘‘Why didn’t you go and see THE FIRST AMENDMENT rible job. Absolutely terrible. He took a the actual conversation?’’ There was no rush. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, in 3 whistleblower report, which turned out to be He said, ‘‘Oh we’d have to rush it.’’ He even weeks, America will celebrate Inde- a fake report—it was fake. It was totally said it was politically biased. He actually pendence Day. For 244 years, Ameri- wrong. It was about my conversation with said that. The report could have been—you the President of Ukraine. He took a fake re- know who the whistleblower is, and so do cans have fought, marched, voted, peti- port and he brought it to Congress, with an you and so does everybody in this room, and tioned, legislated, published, protested, emergency. Okay? Not a big Trump fan— so do I. Everybody knows. But they give this and died to defend and build our bless- that, I can tell you. whistleblower a status that he doesn’t de- ings of freedom. The American experi- Instead of saying—and we offered this to serve. He’s a fake whistleblower. And, frank- ment has plenty of battle scars and him: ‘‘No, no, we will take the conversa- ly, somebody ought to sue his ass off. growing pains handed down from one tion’’—where, fortunately, we had that tran- Q: I just want to follow up, sir. generation to the next. script. If we didn’t have a transcript with the THE PRESIDENT: All right, it’s enough The first half of 2020 shows us there kind of deception and dishonesty that were with the whistleblower. practiced by the Democrats, I might not be Go ahead, please. are plenty of historical wounds to heal standing here right now. Okay? Fortunately, Q: Mr. President, the governor of New York and challenges to overcome. we had a transcript and it was a perfect tran- today said that he is still desperate for ven- In the interest of public health, stay- script, because even the lieutenant colonel tilators and that he has accepted 1,000 of at-home orders limited individual free- admitted it was correct. Okay? them from the Chinese government. Are you doms that many Americans take for Wait a minute. Wait a minute. You asked concerned that states— granted, including the right to earn a a question. THE PRESIDENT: Well, what he didn’t say living or to worship with fellow believ- So he took this whistleblower—and I keep is—okay, let me tell you what he didn’t say. ers. saying, ‘‘Where’s the whistleblower?’’ Right? Two very good friends of mine brought him ‘‘And why was the whistleblower allowed to those whistleblower—brought him those ven- Just as the economy began to reopen, do this?’’ Why was he allowed to be—you call tilators, right? Two very good friends of the shadows of racial injustice dark- it fraudulent or incorrect transcript. mine—they brought them. If you’d like their ened America’s doorstep. All people are So we offered this IG—I don’t know him; I name, I’ll give you their name. created equal, but not all people are don’t think I ever met him. I don’t think I— Q: But should states and cities have to rely treated equally. he never even came in to see me. How can on— The unconscionable suffocation of you do that without seeing the person? Never THE PRESIDENT: No, but he—the gov- George Floyd at the knee of a police of- came in to see me. Never requested to see ernor didn’t— ficer in Minneapolis struck a chord of me. He took this terrible, inaccurate whis- Q: —China and Russia for supplies? tleblower report—right?—and he brought it THE PRESIDENT: —mention that. It came unity to end racism in America. Hun- to Congress. through the Chinese—the country of China. dreds of thousands of people have gath- We offered to have him see my exact con- But they were given by two friends of mine, ered to exercise their First Amendment versation. It was all about the conversation, but he didn’t tell you that. rights. They march to protect racial by the way. That was the whole thing, was Now, the governor also— injustice and police brutality. about the conversation. Right? And then Q Who are your friends? Unfortunately, some exploited the after he saw it, he must’ve said, ‘‘Wow,’’ be- THE PRESIDENT: You’ll see when you peaceful protests to riot, loot, van- read the letter. cause as I’ve said it many times and it drives dalize, and burn. These criminal acts you people crazy, it was a perfect conversa- The governor also asked for 40,000—40,000. tion. He wanted 40,000 ventilators. were not protected by the Constitu- So instead of going and saying, ‘‘Gee, this Now, the governor, as you know, had a tion. It is obvious they weren’t pro- is a terrible thing he said about the Presi- chance to get 16,000 a few years ago. He de- tected. They were antithetical to the dent’s conversation’’—well, it was a fraud. I cided not to get that. The State of New York laws of the land protecting life, liberty, didn’t say that. And, by the way, you have has asked for help. I’ve given him four hos- and domestic tranquility. the whistleblower. Where’s the informer? pitals, four medical centers. Then I gave him All of this led one of my colleagues, Right? an additional hospital. Then I gave him mili- the junior Senator from Arkansas, to tary people to operate the hospital. They And here’s another question: Remember submit an essay to the New York before I did the—before I gave the tran- were not supposed to be COVID hospitals. script—in other words, before I revealed the The boat—the ship is not—an interesting Times. In his opinion piece, he advo- real conversation—where’s the second whis- thing happened with the ship. People aren’t cated why he thought the President tleblower? Remember the second whistle— in accidents because there’s nobody driving. ought to use his authority to deploy Wait, wait, wait, wait. There was going to There’s nobody taking motorcycle rides Active-Duty military forces to uphold be a second whistleblower. But after I gave down the West Side Highway at 100 miles an the law and public order, as had been the conversation, he just went away. He mi- hour. People are away. So people aren’t done by Presidents in past instances of raculously went away. being injured. civil unrest. Now they’re asking whether or not we Where’s the informer? Because there was The Times op-ed pages accepted his going to be this informer. Maybe Schiff was could open up the ship for COVID. We have the informer. You ever think of that? He’s a given the governor of New York more than column and published it online under corrupt guy. He’s a corrupt politician. anybody has ever been given in a long time. the headline: ‘‘Bring in the Troops.’’ So, listen, I say this: Where’s the informer? I’ll just say—I was going to say ‘‘in history,’’ Within hours, the newsroom was in a Remember, the informer was coming for- but in a long time. And I think he’s happy. frenzy. The leftwing rallied their ward. But I gave—because, see, I did one But I think that—because I watched what troops to stop the press. The New York thing that surprised everybody. This gen- he said today, and it was fine. I wouldn’t say Times, as we know, prides itself as the tleman right here said, ‘‘Boy, that was a gracious. It wasn’t gracious. It was okay. I ‘‘paper of record.’’ shocker.’’ I revealed the conversation. I got must tell you, Gavin Newsom has been gra- Since 1851, it has served as an influ- approval from Ukraine because I didn’t want cious—Los Angeles, California, the job we’ve to do it without their approval. And they done, and all of California. ential platform to gather and report said, ‘‘Absolutely. You did nothing wrong.’’ Q: But why does that matter if they’re gra- the news and to hold government ac- By the way, President of Ukraine, Foreign cious or not gracious if they need the sup- countable. Policemen keep the public Minister said, ‘‘He did nothing wrong.’’ And plies? peace. Journalists are the policemen of

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Ask the people of memory of Otto, alive, and to hold the constables of the fourth estate. They North Korea, China, and Iran. North Korean regime accountable for serve a very vital role in bolstering our On Independence Day 2020, I encour- their gross mistreatment, their human system of checks and balances. They age members of the media and all rights abuses. Many others, in addition have a responsibility to set the tone for Americans to step out of your comfort to Otto Warmbier, have been subject to open dialogue. zones and seek to understand other those human rights abuses, including Last week, the New York Times viewpoints. the North Korean people, whom they flunked this standard. The Gray Lady Before we can expand America’s continue to repress, even starve and ghosted Senator COTTON’s opinion piece promise, end racism, and beat the mistreat. after a meltdown in its ivory tower and virus, we must come together as Amer- Our resolution calls for the United when the ivory tower workforce icans. No matter one’s race, politic, States to continue to use our voice, in- hyperventilated. creed, wealth, celebrity, remember, we cluding at the United Nations and It is certainly reasonable to disagree are bound together by self-evident other forums, to speak out against the on the merits and to debate if recent truths ‘‘that all men are created equal, human rights abuses of the North Ko- events rise to the level of past riots that they are endowed by their Creator rean Government. that justified invoking the Insurrec- with certain unalienable Rights, that It calls for the sanctions enacted tion Act. among these are Life, Liberty, and the under the Otto Warmbier North Korea I certainly think we should be hesi- pursuit of Happiness.’’ Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement tant to deploy our military forces do- I want even a leftwing newspaper to Act of 2019 to remain fully imple- mestically, even in difficult situations. be a responsible policeman for our po- mented. Most importantly, this resolution But the overheated reaction by al- litical system. honors and remembers Otto Warmbier, leged journalists even to have this de- Mr. President, I yield the floor. lest we forget what the North Korean bate raises the question, Do they con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- dictatorship did to him. sider themselves neutral reporters or ator from Ohio. His parents, Fred and Cindy, have activists for a certain world view? Mr. BROWN. Before Senator channeled their grief into constructive Even a casual reader is able to read PORTMAN and I do our unanimous con- efforts to expose the human rights between the lines and know that the sent, I just can’t believe what I heard. abuses of the North Korean dictator- New York Times ascribes to a left-lean- Senator GRASSLEY, going to the floor ship, and I commend them for that. No ing ideology, but the mutiny in their and talking about the media that way, parent should have to endure what newsroom seems to cross the line from when his majority—they owe their ma- they have gone through. journalism with a leftwing bias to po- jority to Rush Limbaugh and FOX Jane and I plan to visit with them at litical activism and ideological con- News, and they swear allegiance to a their home in Cincinnati tomorrow on formity. President of the United States who has the third anniversary of Otto’s death, Sadly, last week the New York Times lied thousands of times and then at- and I hope to be able to hand them a lowered the bar of journalistic integ- tacks the media every time they dis- copy of this resolution and to be able rity. It snubbed a voice of dissent and agree with him or call him out, attacks to say that the entire U.S. Senate rebuked the free exchange of ideas. the media as fake news, is just shock- voted to approve it. The First Amendment protects five ing to me. This resolution is the right thing to fundamental freedoms that sets Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- do, and I encourage my colleagues on ica apart as the leader of the free ator from Ohio. both sides of the aisle to pass it by world: freedom of religion, speech, f unanimous consent. press, assembly, and the right to peti- I yield the floor to my colleague from tion the government. COMMEMORATING OTTO FRED- ERICK WARMBIER AND CON- Ohio. The Constitution does so because the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- expression of diverse opinions is nec- DEMNING THE NORTH KOREAN REGIME FOR THEIR CONTINUED ator from Ohio. essary to preserve liberty. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I want to HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES Within 4 days of publishing Senator thank my friend Senator PORTMAN and COTTON’s commentary, the New York Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today the rest of my colleagues who have Times caved to an ideological revolt in I rise to ask unanimous consent to pass been steadfast in their memory and re- the newsroom. S. Res. 623, which is a resolution com- membrance of Otto Warmbier, a young Under mob rule, the casualty among memorating Otto Fredrick Warmbier Ohioan, as Rob said, whose life was cut its ranks was none other than the edi- and condemning the North Korean re- short by the North Korean regime’s torial page editor. He was forced out of gime for their continued human rights awful human rights abuses. his job for having the audacity to pub- abuses. I take this moment to recognize—I lish an opinion of a U.S. Senator. Otto Warmbier was a native of my never knew Otto, but I have gotten to At first, the publisher made a feeble hometown of Cincinnati, OH. He was know his parents and his family, and I effort to stand on principle, defending, also a young man of great spirit, intel- especially thank Cindy and Fred for in his words, ‘‘openness and a range of lect, and promise. their advocacy in memory of their son opinions.’’ Within a few days, the pub- He attended the University of Vir- and turning their grief into something lisher threw James Bennet under the ginia, and in 2015, he flew to North so positive for the country and for the bus. Korea on a cultural trip. He went with world. It is a sad day for journalism, a sad a tour group. Last year, we worked together on day for the free press. These actions At the end of his brief visit there, he sanctions legislation to send a clear bi- damage the wall dividing the newsroom was unjustly arrested by North Korean partisan signal that the United States and the opinion desk. They solidified security officials at the airport, as he is serious about maintaining strong their silo of leftwing thought. Can- was departing, and he was imprisoned economic and diplomatic pressure on celing dissenting views is a very slip- for 17 months on trumped-up charges North Korea to give up its nuclear pery slope. Sooner or later, it mutes relating to a political poster. weapons and to stop its human rights the exchange of ideas in a free society. During his captivity, he was badly abuses. As a student of history, I know that mistreated and was returned to the Those abuses took the life of Otto freedom has often been threatened by United States on June 13, 2017, only Warmbier. We must continue to shine a

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The tration that comes in that decides am- consideration and that the Senate now agency’s legal explanation wasn’t de- nesty is a good thing, and so this proceed to S. Res. 623. tailed enough. Yes, you have the au- sleight of hand is all about playing pol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without thority to do it. Everyone agrees. icy. objection, it is so ordered. There is no argument that you don’t Five Justices today held that it was The clerk will report the resolution have the authority to do it, but we are illegal for the Trump administration to by title. checking your homework and, you stop breaking the law. That is bizarre. The legislative clerk read as follows: know, the memo you wrote explaining The reasoning is because the Obama A resolution (S. Res. 623) commemorating it just didn’t have all the detail we administration violated Federal immi- Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning need. Just a touch more, so start over. gration laws, for now—wink, wink, the North Korean regime for their continued What is interesting is that is exactly let’s pretend, because that is what they human rights abuses. the sleight of hand that Chief Justice are doing, is pretending—Trump has to There being no objection, the com- Roberts did almost exactly a year ago continue violating the law and behav- mittee was discharged and the Senate today in another case where the Chief ing illegally. proceeded to consider the resolution. joined with the four liberals from the Chief Justice Roberts knows exactly Mr. PORTMAN. I ask unanimous Court and struck down another one of what he is doing. We saw earlier this consent that the resolution be agreed the Trump administration’s policies. week a decision rewriting title VII of to, the preamble be agreed to, and the In that case a year ago, the Com- our civil rights laws—rewriting title motions to reconsider be considered merce Department, which is charged by VII, the prohibition on sex discrimina- made and laid upon the table. the Constitution with conducting a tion, on discrimination against women The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there census every 10 years—the Commerce or against men, rewriting it to add objection? Department wanted to ask a common- ‘‘sexual orientation or gender iden- Without objection, it is so ordered. sense question in the course of the cen- tity.’’ The resolution (S. Res. 623) was sus: Are you a citizen of the United Now, as a policy matter, there are a agreed to. States? That is a question that has lot of people who support that. Indeed, The preamble was agreed to. been asked in nearly every census since legislation to do that has passed the (The resolution, with its preamble, is 1820. It ain’t that complicated, asking House of Representatives twice. It has someone in the course of a census: Are printed in the RECORD of June 16, 2020, passed this body once. But the Court under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) you a citizen? just rewrote it. The Court just engaged But in today’s politically fraught in legislation, plain and simple, as Jus- f world, the Democratic Party has de- tice Alito powerfully wrote in dissent. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued cided they are the party of illegal im- By the way, Chief Justice Roberts, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- migration, as is the press. And so what again in the majority, assigned that ator from Texas. did John Roberts do a year ago? Same majority. This is gamesmanship. Chief thing. He wrote an opinion saying: Of Justice Roberts knows exactly what he DACA course, the Commerce Department has is doing. The fact that elites in Wash- Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, today’s de- the authority in the census to ask if ington don’t see a problem with illegal cision from the U.S. Supreme Court in you are a citizen. Of course. We have immigration doesn’t answer the reality Department of Homeland Security v. done it since 1820. for millions of working men and Regents of the University of California For those who are math impaired, women who do, and these kinds of is disgraceful. that is 200 years ago. games ultimately make a mockery of Judging is not a game. It is not sup- Steadily since then, every 10 years, the rule of law. They make a mockery posed to be a game. But, sadly, over re- over and over and over again, but no, of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. cent years, more and more Chief Jus- no, no, no—John Roberts, little twist It is the same legerdemain we saw tice Roberts has been playing games of hand. Chief Justice Roberts do several years with the Court to achieve the policy Do you know what? The Commerce ago upholding ObamaCare, where, outcomes he desires. Department didn’t explain their rea- again, just with a little flip of the This case concerned President soning just clearly enough. We looked wrist, he changed a penalty into a tax. Obama’s Executive amnesty—amnesty at their memo announcing it, announc- That is not clever; that is lawless. that President Obama decreed directly ing that they were making a policy de- This decision today was lawless; it contrary to Federal law. He did so with cision that they have unquestioned was gamesmanship; and it was con- no legal authority. He did so in open legal authority to do, that the Bill trary to the judicial oath that each of defiance of Federal statutes. Of course, Clinton administration had asked that the nine Justices has taken. he was celebrated in the press for doing question, but John Roberts and the f so. four liberals are going to strike it down Obama’s Executive amnesty was ille- because they say it wasn’t explained JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS gal the day it was issued and not one clearly enough. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, we are single Justice of the nine Supreme This is a charade. Last year, they in the midst of one of the greatest pub- Court Justices disputed that—not a pretended it was just about the agency lic health crises in our Nation’s his- one. could go back and do it again. They tory. Over 2 million Americans have Chief Justice Roberts wrote the ma- knew full well there wasn’t time to do been infected by the COVID–19 virus. jority opinion, joined by the four lib- it again; that they had to start the cen- Over 115,000 Americans have died. eral Justices on the Court. This is be- sus, and so they got the result they Sadly, infections are still trending up- coming a pattern. wanted. They didn’t like, as a policy ward in many States. And what is the The majority assumes that DACA— matter, asking this. There was no legal response of the Republican majority in Obama’s Executive amnesty—is illegal, reason, no legal authority to strike it the U.S. Senate to this public health and then bizarrely holds that the down, so they played a little game: Go crisis? This week, the majority leader, Trump administration can’t stop im- back and start over. Of course, now we Senator MCCONNELL has scheduled a plementing a policy that is illegal. are doing the census without asking vote on his family friend and former in- Think about that for a second. that question. tern, Justin Walker, to be a judge on In fact, it is even worse. The major- That is the same game here today in the DC Circuit, the second highest ity explicitly concede, of course, the DACA. They don’t like the policy so court in the land.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G18JN6.034 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3093 Colleagues, let’s be honest. You can- would strip away health insurance and have continued working during the not say with a straight face that Justin preexisting condition protections for COVID–19 pandemic or will be return- Walker, a 38-year-old with no practical millions of Americans. Even in the ing to their jobs. courtroom experience and a few middle of a pandemic, the Republican Judge Walker’s views on the ability months’ time on the district court Party is not stopping its attack on the of federal agencies to protect Ameri- bench, is the best person for the job of Affordable Care Act. cans are particularly relevant to the DC Circuit judge. He is not, and we They failed to overturn the ACA in DC Circuit, which hears critical cases know it. So why is he getting this nom- Congress, of course. But clearly, Re- surrounding workplace and environ- ination? I believe there are two main publicans are determined to attack it mental safeguards. reasons: because Justin Walker is a through the courts, no matter how Third, Judge Walker has been an ar- prote´ge´ of Senator MCCONNELL and be- many Americans might lose their cov- dent opponent of the Affordable Care cause he is an outspoken critic of the erage and protections. Make no mis- Act. Affordable Care Act. take, the nominations of Justin Walker He has called the Supreme Court’s Justin Walker has made clear that he and Cory Wilson are part of the Repub- decision upholding the ACA ‘‘indefen- is willing to toe the Republican party lican assault on the Affordable Care sible’’ and ‘‘catastrophic.’’ He praised line of hostility to Obamacare. Before Act. And the American people are then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh for pro- he was confirmed as a district judge watching. viding a ‘‘roadmap’’ by which the Court last October in a party-line vote, he I oppose these nominees. could strike down the ACA. called the NFIB case that upheld the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I I simply cannot support a nominee ACA’s constitutionality an ‘‘indefen- rise today in opposition to the nomina- who would put at risk the healthcare of sible decision.’’ And in March, while he tion of Justin Walker to the DC Cir- tens of millions of Americans, includ- was a sitting judge, he cracked jokes cuit. There are four main reasons for ing those with preexisting conditions about his opposition to the ACA at his my opposition, and I would like to ad- who might well lose coverage without ceremonial investiture. dress each. the ACA’s protections. These comments apparently put him First, Judge Walker does not have Finally, I have concerns that Judge on the fast-track for a promotion to the experience we would expect of a Walker does not have the temperament the DC Circuit. I find it astonishing nominee to the DC Circuit, which is required of a Federal judge. that Senate Republicans have considered the second most powerful In March of this year, when he was rubberstamped so many nominees who court in the Nation. formally sworn in to the Western Dis- have written articles or spoken pub- Judge Walker was confirmed to the trict of Kentucky, Judge Walker made licly about their hostility to the ACA, Western District of Kentucky on Octo- a number of overtly political remarks. nominees like John Bush, Steven ber 24, 2019. He has just 7 months of ex- He attacked the American Bar Asso- Grasz, James Ho, David Porter, Neomi perience as a sitting Federal district ciation, stating that ‘‘although we cel- Rao, Mark Norris, Michael Truncale, court Judge. ebrate today, we cannot take for grant- and Sarah Pitlyk, not to mention Chad Moreover, as Judge Walker disclosed ed tomorrow or we will lose our courts Readler, who filed the brief for the in the questionnaire he submitted to and our country to critics who call us Trump Justice Department in the the Judiciary Committee, in those 7 terrifying and who describe us as de- Texas v. U.S. case that called for strik- months he has presided over no bench plorable.’’ ing down the entire ACA, including its or jury trials. He said that ‘‘in Brett Kavanaugh’s protections for Americans with pre- Although appellate judges don’t pre- America, we will not surrender while existing conditions. Chad Readler was side over jury selection, sentencing, or you wage war on our work or our cause nominated to the 6th Circuit within a decisions on the admissibility of evi- or our hope or our dream.’’ day of filing that brief. dence, they are regularly called upon These remarks raise questions as to It is a pattern. And right after the to examine the decisions of district whether Judge Walker can remain im- vote on Justin Walker, Senator MCCON- court judges on these and other mat- partial and set aside political leanings. NELL wants to vote on yet another ters. For all of these reasons, I will vote nominee with a record of outspoken In light of that, Judge Walker’s lack against Judge Walker’s nomination, hostility to the ACA; 5th Circuit nomi- of trial experience should alone be a and I urge my colleagues to do the nee Cory Wilson of Mississippi has re- bar to his elevation to the circuit. same. Thank you. peatedly spoken, written, and tweeted Second, I have serious concerns Mr. CRUZ. I yield the floor. criticisms of the ACA. In one of Wil- about Judge Walker’s views on Execu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All son’s newspaper columns, he wrote ‘‘for tive power and agency independence. postcloture time has expired. the sake of the Constitution, I hope the Questions around these issues fre- The question is, Will the Senate ad- Court strikes down the law.’’ In an- quently come before the DC Circuit, vise and consent to the Walker nomi- other column, he described the ACA as and so Judge Walker’s views are highly nation? ‘‘big, intrusive government’’ and as relevant to his nomination. Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘perverse’’ and ‘‘illegitimate.’’ And he Judge Walker has argued against the for the yeas and nays. has tweeted negatively about the ACA independence of the Federal Bureau of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a more than 30 times. Investigation, going so far as to claim sufficient second? Justin Walker’s and Cory Wilson’s that the FBI Director should be an There appears to be a sufficient sec- public statements clearly show that ‘‘agent’’ of the President. ond. they have already made up their minds These views are troubling in the ab- The clerk will call the roll. about the Affordable Care Act’s merits stract, but they are even more trou- The legislative clerk called the roll. and its constitutionality. And yet, bling now, with an administration that Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is they have been unwilling to recuse too often views the Department of Jus- necessarily absent: the Senator from themselves from ACA cases that might tice as a political arm of the Presi- Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN). come before them if they are con- dency. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the firmed. This is important because the Judge Walker has also argued that Senator from West Virginia (Mr. ACA has been under constant attack in Federal agencies have too much power MANCHIN), the Senator from Massachu- the Federal courts. The Republican when it comes to protecting the envi- setts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator from Party, from President Trump on down, ronment, consumers, and the work- Washington (Mrs. MURRAY), the Sen- has been obsessed with trying to get place. ator from Nevada (Ms. ROSEN), the Sen- the ACA struck down as unconstitu- This is an especially troubling view- ator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), and tional. There is a case pending before point at a time when we need agencies the Senator from Arizona (Ms. SINEMA) the Supreme Court right now where like the Occupational Safety and are necessarily absent. Republican officeholders and the Health Administration, commonly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Trump administration are trying to known as OSHA, to protect the health any other Senators in the Chamber de- strike down the entire ACA. That and safety of American workers who siring to vote?

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Boozman Hawley Roberts Circuit. There is a lot in this bill that simply Braun Hoeven Romney Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Cory Burr Hyde-Smith Rounds Gardner, Lamar Alexander, Richard C. increases transparency and account- Capito Inhofe Rubio Shelby, Steve Daines, David Perdue, ability: more reporting so that the Jus- Cassidy Johnson Sasse tice Department has an idea of areas Cornyn Kennedy Scott (FL) Pat Roberts, Lindsey Graham, Tim Cotton Lankford Scott (SC) Scott, Richard Burr, Mike Crapo, Shel- where problems seem to arise more fre- Cramer Lee Shelby ley Moore Capito, John Barrasso, quently and maybe shouldn’t; an area Crapo Loeffler Thune Roger F. Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith, of reporting so that a troublesome offi- Cruz McConnell Tillis John Thune. Daines McSally Toomey cer has all of those troubles reported if Enzi Moran Wicker Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous they have had problems with issues of Ernst Murkowski Young consent that the mandatory quorum fairness or constitutional protection; NAYS—42 call be waived. and if that officer is applying at an- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Baldwin Feinstein Peters other law enforcement agency, that in- Bennet Gillibrand Reed objection, it is so ordered. formation should be readily available. Blumenthal Harris Schatz f There are two important ways to Booker Hassan Schumer give people a sense of security. We do Brown Heinrich Shaheen LEGISLATIVE SESSION Cantwell Hirono Smith that by recognizing that the majority Cardin Jones Stabenow Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of police in this country are only not a Carper Kaine Tester move to proceed to legislative session. problem, but they do an incredibly Casey King Udall The PRESIDING OFFICER. The hard job, and they do it in an incred- Collins Klobuchar Van Hollen question is on agreeing to the motion. Coons Leahy Warner ible way. It is a job that we have to Cortez Masto Menendez Warren The motion is agreed to. have. It has to be conscientiously, pro- Duckworth Merkley Whitehouse The Senator from Missouri. fessionally, and courageously done, and Durbin Murphy Wyden THE JUSTICE ACT law enforcement officers all over NOT VOTING—7 Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, over the America do it. They get up and do a Manchin Rosen Sullivan weekend we celebrated Flag Day, when hard job every day. They run to danger Markey Sanders we honor our country’s flag as a sym- when others run away. It is a hard job. Murray Sinema bol of unity. It is also a symbol of all Frankly, I think the hardest job in The nomination was confirmed. of the struggles we have gone through America might be the spouse of a law The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- as a nation and the struggles ahead of enforcement officer. Law enforcement jority leader. us. officers generally have a sense—there Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Harry Truman, whose desk—one of are occasions when this isn’t the case— consent that with respect to the Walk- his desks used on the Senate floor—is but generally have a sense of whether er nomination, the motion to recon- right here in front of me, once said they are in imminent danger or not. sider be considered made and laid upon that Flag Day is also a chance for us to The person who cares about them, the the table and the President be imme- consider what we want the flag to person who loves them, wonders all diately notified of the Senate’s action. stand for. So I think it is appropriate day: What, at this exact moment, is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that we are considering the best way to that individual facing, and are they objection, it is so ordered. make sure that the flag stands for all safe? f we want it to stand for—and for all of The problem in policing is there are us. very few officers and maybe even fewer LEGISLATIVE SESSION Senator TIM SCOTT has introduced numbers of police departments where Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the JUSTICE Act, which would bring there is a systemic problem. I think if move to proceed to legislative session. us closer to that idea. I was glad to be there is a systemic problem in a de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a cosponsor of the bill. I think this bill partment, it is hard for that depart- question is on agreeing to the motion. has the potential to make a real dif- ment to solve that problem. Some of The motion is agreed to. ference in how we deal with the impor- Senator SCOTT’s legislation helps cre- f tant and difficult issue of police reform ate the tools they might need to get and making sure that our communities that done or the tools that we might EXECUTIVE SESSION are both safe and secure. need, as outside helpers, to say: Here is You know, you can be safe in the a department that somebody needs to EXECUTIVE CALENDAR sense that you are not in danger, but look at. people also need to feel secure, mean- His legislation can assure us that for Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ing they have confidence that they will the small group of people in law en- move to proceed to executive session to remain safe and that they will be treat- forcement who aren’t conducting them- consider Calendar No. 717. ed fairly while they are safe. selves in the way that everybody else The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We need to be sure that all of the in law enforcement does, there is trans- question is on agreeing to the motion. people of our country believe that jus- parency and there is reporting. Things The motion is agreed to. tice can be blind and that it can be dis- can’t be just swept under the rug, and The clerk will report the nomination. pensed without fear or favor. an officer can’t go from one depart- The legislative clerk read nomina- Policing, by its very nature, is most- ment to another without the new de- tion of Cory T. Wilson, of Mississippi, ly a local function. There are around partment knowing exactly what they to be United States Circuit Judge for 18,000 police departments across the are getting. the Fifth Circuit. country. Most of the reforms can be This legislation sets up more funding CLOTURE MOTION made at the local level or the State to make sure that body cameras are Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture level. widely available and have to be used if motion to the desk. There are different ways that police you have them. I think there has been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- systems are structured around the plenty of evidence since 2014, when we ture motion having been presented country. There are different levels of had the beginning of the modern body- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the law enforcement and how they relate camera movement, that if you have clerk to read the motion. to each other, and I don’t think we are those cameras on your body and you

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The police officer you are certainly not going to be able in the bill I don’t want; it just doesn’t knows that camera is on, and the per- to use it if you don’t have it. have everything I do want.’’ Well, if 80 son they are dealing with knows that President Trump took some addi- percent of what you want is in the bill camera is on, and it seems to make a tional steps that I was supportive of and the House passes another bill that difference. and talked about earlier this week you like better, maybe you come out of Reporting when there are deaths or when the Presiding Officer and I were that conference with 90 percent of what serious injuries due to the use of at our leadership stakeout: officers you want. If a solution that gets you 90 force—and those are investigated, I be- with better tools to deal with mental percent of what you want or 80 percent lieve, in every department in America, health, homelessness, addiction issues. of what you want is the alternative to but there is no reason they shouldn’t Missouri is one of the eight Excel- zero percent of what you want, if you also be reported to see if there is a pat- lence in Mental Health States. This is want to be a legislator, you have to fig- tern that involves either an individual legislation—bipartisan legislation— ure out that that is a better path for or a pattern that involves a depart- that I have worked on for several years you to take than the zero-percent path. ment that needs to be looked at. with Senator STABENOW from Michi- It would be tragic next week if the Sharing records, as I said before, is gan. It allows law enforcement to con- result of the House deliberation and, critically important so that one bad of- nect people with the help they need this month, if the result of the Senate ficer doesn’t get passed from one de- and wind up having them someplace deliberation is that there is no further partment to another. more appropriate than either jail or discussion because everybody has de- There are things in the realm of court. cided that if it wasn’t everything they training where this legislation helps of- In fact, the Department of Health wanted, they didn’t want to have the ficers get training on tactics to deesca- and Human Services, in monitoring process that we used to call—and the late a situation when it gets out of this program, says that it has led to a Constitution calls and civic books control. Officers want this kind of 60-percent decrease in jail time. Part of call—the legislative process. training. Officers want the kind of that is, a lot of people don’t wind up These are not the first struggles we training that makes it easier for them going to jail because it makes it more have faced together as a nation. We to understand that if they are in a situ- possible for people in many of the de- have come a long way. We still have a ation where mental health is the prob- partments in my State and in others to long way to go. lem or opioid addiction is the problem have a constant contact with that Remember, the Constitution doesn’t or drug addiction is the problem, are mental health professional. Maybe it is even promise a perfect Union. It prom- they dealing with a real criminal here on the iPad that they are carrying with ises a more perfect Union. You get to a or are they dealing with somebody who them, where they can get that 24/7 con- more perfect Union one step at a time, has gotten themselves in a situation in nection with a healthcare professional. not all at once. My guess is, we will al- which they need to figure out how to It certainly benefits from the training ways be on the journey toward a more get them in a different and better that many Missouri officers have had perfect Union. place. now in crisis intervention. Senator SCOTT has given us an oppor- While we need to move quickly to In Kansas City, in St. Louis County, tunity to take some of the important take up this legislation, I think there in St. Louis city, in Springfield, I have steps on that journey and make the are some areas where the administra- ridden with officers and talked to offi- Union more perfect than it is right tion can act and is acting, based on an- cers and watched how this happens, now. nouncements that were made this week and that builds confidence. Senator I yield the floor. and things that weren’t announced this SCOTT’s bill builds the same kind of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- week. confidence. ator from Missouri. I talked to Attorney General Barr a I have heard some of our friends on f couple of weeks ago as these incidents the other side say: Well, I am for 80 began to become more clear in the percent of what is in that bill. No, they MORNING BUSINESS sense of problems that could be within don’t even say that. They say: I am for Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask entire police departments and encour- 80 percent of the bill. Now, what is the unanimous consent that the Senate be aged him to restore more of the pat- difference? Being for 80 percent of the in a period of morning business, with tern and practice reviews that were bill means that there are things in it Senators permitted to speak therein part of what the Justice Department you don’t want, but they also say more for up to 10 minutes each. used for about a decade. They were in frequently: No, that bill has 80 percent The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without place until November of 2018. I think of what I want in it already. objection, it is so ordered. they need to be back in place. Well, let me remind our friends how The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. We know from past usage that they you make a law. Under the Constitu- SCOTT of Florida). The Senator from don’t have to be used on any situation tion, the House passes a bill, and Alaska. or every situation, but they can be maybe you like that better. The Senate f used. We have seen them used in my passes a bill, and maybe the Senate has State in Ferguson, MO, in surrounding 80 percent of what you would like to AMERICAN ENERGY INNOVATION St. Louis County, which had a much see in the final bill in Senate bill, and ACT bigger department and asked for a vol- then you go to conference. It was Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, on untary review, and the city of St. taught in every civic school book that Tuesday, just a few days ago, I con- Louis, which has a big police depart- every Member of the Senate studied, vened a hearing of the Energy and Nat- ment but not as big as St. Louis Coun- and we don’t do it much anymore. ural Resources Committee, and we ty in 2014 and 2017. Whether that review You can’t get to conference unless were focused on the impacts of COVID– was voluntary or even if it involved a there is a Senate product. No matter 19 and how this pandemic has impacted consent decree, I think that the case how much you love the House bill if our Nation’s energy industry. We had a can be made that things happened in you are a Member of the Senate, you lot of discussions about the impact of those three departments that might don’t get to weigh in on the House bill COVID on the Nation, on our economy, not have happened otherwise. unless you have a Senate bill that al- and I think it is probably fair to say The Attorney General and I both lows you to go to that conference. that every facet of our society has been agreed that if you don’t have a tool in This would be the perfect time when impacted, but it is certainly clear to the toolbox, you can’t use it. It is im- Members of the Senate say—and you me as a Senator for the State of Alaska portant to see what you need to do to and I should be listening carefully over and as chairman of the Energy and put every tool in the toolbox, even if it the next few days when they say ‘‘80 Natural Resources Committee that the is a tool that you have previously percent of what I want is in that bill or energy sector has suffered perhaps taken out and said: Well, maybe we 85 percent of what I want is in that uniquely and I think acutely.

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There was no such as nuclear power, and all those eral security and recognizing the key warning that it was going to be an who help us produce our energy and use aspects of secure supply chains, grid issue for our bill. In fairness, we didn’t our energy more efficiently, all aspects and cyber security, workforce mod- have any power as the Energy and Nat- have been impacted. ernization. Really, it is all areas that ural Resources Committee to work it At the hearing, we had some pretty will work to help our economy, boost out for this other committee. We were good testimony that our witnesses our international competitiveness, and hamstrung by it. were able to explain and quantify some protect human health and the global Effectively, what happened then was of those impacts. We heard that U.S. environment. a year of good, strong committee work oil production has declined by almost 2 At the hearing on Tuesday, one of by the Energy Committee is now being million barrels per day. Spot prices for our witnesses described this energy held hostage in a fight in another com- liquefied natural gas have effectively bill, our American Energy Innovation mittee. I have been patient with this, collapsed, creating challenges for ex- Act, as ‘‘foundational.’’ I really think but I would remind colleagues that we port projects. Domestic electricity con- it is foundational. are not getting any more extra legisla- sumption is projected to decline by 5.7 Where are we with this foundational tive days being added. The clock is percent this year, largely due to the energy bill that has been the work of ticking here. This is a matter that, closure of businesses and, of course, the such a good, strong collaborative com- again, when this came before us while shelter-in-place orders. mittee process? It was clearly timely we were on this floor trying to work It is not just the oil and gas sector. for the Senate to be considering this in out the last of the amendments, this The renewable energy sector has also this year—certainly before the pan- came up at the last minute, and we faced substantial supply chain disrup- demic—and it is even more critical, were promised a resolution at that tions. The efficiency sector has faced more timely that we consider it now. time. We will have this fixed in a health and safety restrictions in homes When we had an opportunity to bring month. Well, it has been over 3 months and buildings. Overall, we were told this to the floor earlier, there was a de- now since this became an issue. Again, that the energy industry has lost an es- sire and an interest in making sure we have lost valuable time. timated 1.3 million jobs since early that we were focusing on our clean and This issue from the EPW Committee March, including more than 600,000 jobs renewable energy sector. We do that is holding back a strong, bipartisan bill associated with clean energy. within that bill. that would allow us to modernize our It is a good reminder in terms of It has been interesting because in the Nation’s energy policies for the first where we have seen this direct impact past several weeks, we have heard calls time in more than a dozen years. and the impact on jobs, but our hearing from Members of this body to prioritize In a week where I have certainly was also a reminder that the energy in- a robust clean energy recovery plan. been reminded about the importance of dustry can be a key leader, be a sector There was a letter from 24 Members of energy and, again, heard good, strong that can really help lead our Nation’s the Senate who urged Senate leader- support for our energy bill, I would tell economic recovery. ship to ‘‘prioritize a robust clean en- my colleagues that we need to redouble When you think about energy itself, ergy recovery plan.’’ In their letter, our efforts on this to advance this bill. this is a finished product. It is a feed- they call for investments in renewable We need to unlock this energy bill, stock. It is a raw material. It is an energy, energy storage, energy effi- which is a good bill that is ready to go, input. It is an output. It is value added, ciency, clean vehicles, clean and effi- from the complications that have been a natural resource, tradeable com- cient infrastructure, clean fuels, and created within another committee. modity, a precious asset. It is clearly workforce development. That sounds I like to pride myself on being a pret- critical infrastructure and emergency pretty much like what we included ty good team player around here. I reserves. It is financial, collateral, and within our American Energy Innova- want to give people space to work their competitive exports. It is a source of tion Act. issues out, but I think it is time, again, high-paying and high-skilled jobs in its I sent many of them just a quick let- for those who are able to hold the key own right. ter detailing how our bill really does to this to help us unlock this so we can I think we recognize that current low accomplish just that, including the move a significant priority—not just prices are good for us. We are seeing specifics that focus on each of these for the Energy and Natural Resources our families pay less and, thus, they priorities, and encourage them to help Committee but a significant priority can devote to other priorities. The un- me pass it. for every Member in this Chamber be- derlying message here is the energy in- As you may recall, we had the Amer- cause it doesn’t make any difference if dustry is an important component to ican Energy Innovation Act on the you are a Republican or a Democrat, if how we move to this phase of economic Senate floor at the end of February you come from an urban area or a rural recovery. What can we do to help this just before the pandemic took hold. area, when it comes to the strength of industry and, thus, the broader econ- Again, I mentioned the collaborative our Nation’s economy, the omy recovery? process that went into building that foundational interest here, the founda- It was interesting because we had a bill. We spent a lot of time in the En- tions rest solidly on energy. panel of five witnesses before us. Sev- ergy Committee working through a lot So an opportunity to update and eral of those witnesses all pointed to of the issues that had some conflict modernize our energy policies in a way the same piece of legislation as one of and to reduce that conflict so we could that benefits us all is something that I the answers as to how we can help the get a good, strong bipartisan product. would hope we can all agree to. I want economy recover, and that is a bill As a consequence, we have a bill that to get this bill moving. that those of us on the Energy and Nat- contains the priorities for more than 70 We had a win this week that origi- ural Resources Committee developed Senators. It is supported by more than nated in the Energy and Natural Re- throughout last year. We called it the 200 organizations. We incorporated 18 sources Committee when it comes to American Energy Innovation Act. We amendments on the floor working some of our land and conservation refer to it as our energy bill. It will en- through that process. measures. The Great American Out- sure that the United States remains a The Senate ultimately denied cloture doors Act passed by a strong margin. It global energy leader while strength- on March 9. This was just before the was the work of a lot of good people, ening our national security, investing shelter in place and the work from but both measures, the Land and Water in clean technologies, and securing our home orders began. We hit a wall there. Conservation Fund, as well as the Re- Nation’s supply chain. The unfortunate reality is we hit that store Our Parks Act, began with the

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No such reason was provided Let’s figure out how we can make open minds, having listened well. If we when the President informed Congress something like that happen. I am do that, I can only suspect that the of the removal of Mr. Atkinson on proud of the fact that we can move outcome will be good. April 3, 2020. Thus, in a bipartisan let- good initiatives through this com- I yield the floor. ter on April 8, 2020, my colleagues and mittee. I suggest the absence of a quorum. I reminded the President of his require- I will just remind you we have an- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment under the statute to provide rea- other good initiative that we are ready clerk will call the roll. sons for removing an IG. On May 15, The bill clerk proceeded to call the to go on. 2020, the President notified Congress of roll. his intent to remove Mr. Linick. This f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I notification also lacked reasons for the THE JUSTICE ACT ask unanimous consent that the order removal spurring my solo letter on Mrs. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without May 18, 2020, again reminding the want to end my few moments on the objection, it is so ordered. President of his requirement to provide floor with an acknowledgement of reasons. where we are going to be next week. It f After a delay, and a personal call has been made clear that we are going NOMINATION OBJECTION with the White House Counsel, I was to have an opportunity to bring up for WITHDRAWAL promised a response to my letters that discussion legislation that has been Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I pre- would fulfill the statutory notice re- drafted by Senator TIM SCOTT from viously notified the Chamber of my ob- quirement. On May 26, 2020, I received South Carolina, along with a group of jection to the nominations of Marshall a response from the White House Coun- fellow colleagues over here, focused on Billingslea, of Virginia, to be Under sel explaining the President’s Constitu- matters relating to policing reforms. Secretary of State for Arms Control tional removal authority, which I My hope—it is more than a hope; it is and International Security and Chris- never questioned. However, the letter really a prayer. My prayer is that we topher C. Miller, of Virginia, to be Di- still contained no reason for the re- will come to this floor next week as rector of the National Counterter- movals as required by law. This failure colleagues and as individuals who want rorism Center, Office of the Director of to comply with the statute prompted to bring to bear good policy for a coun- National Intelligence. On June 12, 2020, my objection to both Mr. Miller and try at a time that is so desperate for I received two letters: one from the De- Mr. Billingslea on June 4, 2020. leadership that is responsive, leader- partment of State, which contained a On June 6, 2020, I asked the White ship that has demonstrated a willing- copy of recent correspondence between House to provide written reasons for ness to listen to the raw emotion of the administration to the Council of the removals. We discussed several what we have seen expressed across the Inspectors General on Integrity issues. I took this opportunity to talk this country in the few weeks since the and Efficiency, CIGIE, requesting that to the White House and I told them terrible death and killing of George CIGIE investigate specific allegations that I needed reasons for the firing of Floyd but recognizing that it is far into the conduct of the State Depart- IGs to be submitted in writing. more than the horrible death of one in- ment Inspector General, State IG, On June 12, 2020, I received the en- dividual. It is a history that in many Steve Linick, and another separate let- closed letter from the State Depart- parts of our country is raw and open ter from the White House Counsel con- ment which finally fulfills the execu- and needs to be addressed. cerning the removal of Intelligence tive branch’s legal requirement to pro- My prayer is that we can come to Community Inspector General, IC IG, vide Congress reasons for an IG’s re- this floor not here to debate through a Michael Atkinson. Without making moval with regard to Mr. Linick. partisan lens but here to debate those comment regarding the veracity of the Here is my view on the firing of Mr. issues that are so important and so im- allegations made against Mr. Linick, I Linick. The State Department’s cor- perative for the American public to believe that these letters fulfill the respondence with CIGIE provided four hear; that the response is not a Repub- President’s requirement to provide reasons for Mr. Linick’s removal, all lican effort versus a Democratic effort, Congress reasons for the removal of the involving the investigation of the leak but that these are matters that we IC IG and the State IG, as required by of information to a news reporter per- must address, whether it is how we en- the Inspector General Reform Act. It is taining to an IG report, which the re- sure that there is full and fair account- for this reason that I withdraw my ob- porter claims to be based on informa- ability, whether it relates to safe polic- jection to both Mr. Billingslea and Mr. tion garnered from ‘‘two government ing practices, whether it is how we ad- Miller. sources involved in carrying out the in- dress the concerns with modern polic- The letter from the White House vestigation. The letter to CIGIE re- ing when there are issues before our Counsel regarding the removal of the quests that they begin an investigation law enforcement officers that span the IC IG repeats a previous letter from the into Mr. Linick’s alleged trans- scope of how we address mental health White House which stated that the gressions, including his: 1) ‘‘failure to issues—those with addictions—and how President had lost confidence in the IC formally refer to CIGIE . . . the inves- we respond from a broader view and IG. However, the White House Counsel tigation of [the] leak’’; 2) ‘‘hand selec- lens but do so with our hearts rather enclosed with that letter a transcript tion’’ of the Department of Defense than trying to project through our po- of President Trump providing his rea- OIG to conduct the leak investigation; litical alignment. sons for removing Mr. Atkinson to the 3) ‘‘non-compliance with State Depart- I even hesitate to say because some press and has informed me that those ment Office of Inspector General (OIG) would ask: Well, exactly what do you reasons represent the President’s offi- email policies’’; and 4) refusal to sup- mean by that? cial explanation of Mr. Atkinson’s re- ply Department of State leadership I guess what I am asking for us to do moval to Congress. I believe that this with a copy or summary of the leak in- is to come here and debate honestly transcript and its transmittal to Con- vestigation report despite ‘‘repeated re- about where we are as a nation, and gress has fulfilled the statutory notice quests’’ from State Department leader- that comes to ensuring that when we requirement of the Inspector General ship. These claims are as of yet speak of justice, that we speak of jus- Reform Act. It is for this reason that I unverified but the President has of- tice for all in a way that is inclusive, withdraw my objection to Mr. Miller. fered an additional briefing on the that is fair, that is equal, and that is Here follow my comments to the matter from State Department offi- compassionate; that we recognize that President, including my actions and ra- cials. I am in the process of scheduling

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Mr. President, tomor- IG offices and generally lacks the funds and could pose a chilling effect on row, we will commemorate the 155th and resources to conduct work outside whistleblowers’ willingness to report Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of their narrow scope. As a matter of urgent concerns and other issues of of chattel slavery in the United States. course however, IGs do traditionally waste, fraud, and abuse in the intel- On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon check each other’s work, and CIGIE ligence community. That being said, I Granger and Union soldiers delivered often suggests that allegations against understand and appreciate the Presi- the news of liberation to one of the last IGs or their offices be referred to peer dent’s irritation with this IG’s action remaining confederate outposts in Gal- veston, TX. The Civil War had ended, IGs. This is done when crucial IG inde- being a factor in the House of Rep- and the last remaining enslaved Black pendence must be maintained but the resentative’s impeachment. appearance of conflicts of interest may In those remarks, the President also Americans were free. General Gordon’s decree would arrive over 2 years after arise. It would also not be said that ‘‘they give this whistleblower President Abraham Lincoln issued the uncharacteristic for an IG to safeguard a status that he doesn’t deserve .... Emancipation Proclamation. the office’s statutorily required inde- And, frankly, somebody ought to sue For millions of Black Americans, pendence by potentially refusing to [him].’’ To the extent that the Presi- Juneteenth traditionally has been a provide internal information to its par- dent is referring to Mr. Atkinson’s de- celebration of this freedom; it is also a ent agency. In short, although it would termination that the whistleblower al- day of reflection and education on a make little sense for CIGIE to conduct legation at issue amounted to an ur- history that we all must confront. the leak investigation in the manner gent concern under the law, there re- There is much to inform us about our desired by the State Department, it mains a significant difference of legal present times that we can learn from would not be outside the bounds of opinion on this matter. The President’s the story of Juneteenth. It is the story precedent for one office of inspector position is supported by the Depart- of America, the story of my home general to conduct an investigation ment of Justice Office of Legal Coun- State of Maryland. Each year, I aim to into another. sel, and Presidents routinely follow the share these lessons and resources with Although I have not yet had the op- legal determinations of that office. my constituents through my office and portunity to verify the allegations re- However, whether or not the whistle- in recognizing the continued work we garding Mr. Linick, as I noted earlier, blower’s allegation meets the legal def- must do to elevate Black history and the President retains the constitu- inition of an ‘‘urgent concern’’ under create a more tolerant society. This tional authority to manage executive the law, I obviously do not agree that year, my office will close to commemo- branch personnel. My objection to person should be sued or otherwise re- rate the holiday and allow staff the these nominees was designed to prompt taliated against. time to reflect on its important histor- compliance with the IG Reform Act, My objection to these nominees was ical lessons. which the President has now done with designed to prompt compliance with Juneteenth is a reminder that, even regards to Mr. Linick. Therefore, I am the IG Reform Act, which the Presi- after the signing of Abraham Lincoln’s withdrawing my objection to Mr. dent has now done with regards to Mr. seminal declaration, that even in a Na- Billingslea. Atkinson. Therefore, I am withdrawing tion whose founding documents should On June 12, 2020, I received the en- my objection to Mr. Miller. have enshrined liberty and justice for closed letter from the White House Although some may want to believe all of its inhabitants, freedom was a Counsel which finally fulfills the exec- that this is a new issue unique to this dream deferred for Black Americans. It utive branch’s legal requirement to administration, it certainly is not. In is a reminder that liberation was hard provide Congress reasons for an IG’s re- July of 2009, then President Obama re- fought by those who were denied it, in- moval with regard to Mr. Atkinson. moved the Corporation for National cluding abolition leaders like Mary- As it pertains to Mr. Atkinson: Even and Community Service—CNCS—In- landers Frederick Douglass and Harriet though the President satisfied the re- spector General, Gerald Walpin, from Tubman, who then passed the torch to quirements of the law, I do not agree his post in a very similar manner and civil rights leaders and social move- that the provided reasons merited Mr. also did not provide reasons for re- ments past and present who are still Atkinson’s removal. In the provided moval. This began a bout of negotia- fighting to realize equal justice under transcript the President states, ‘‘I tions that resulted in not only the hold law. Equal justice under law is a prom- thought [ Atkinson] did a terrible job. of several Presidential nominees but ise the Declaration of Independence, Absolutely terrible . . . But ask him, also a bicameral congressional inves- the U.S. Constitution, and the Emanci- ‘Why didn’t you go and see the [tran- tigation into the matter. In that case, pation Proclamation all made, but it script of my phone call with the I similarly pushed for compliance with remains elusive, so the struggle con- Ukrainian president]?’ There was no the statute, held up a nominee to ob- tinues. rush. [Atkinson] said, ‘Oh we’d have to tain information, and disagreed with In this way, Juneteenth is a quin- rush it.’ ’’ I infer from this statement the stated reasons for Mr. Walpin’s re- tessential American holiday. The insti- that the reason(s) that the President moval. In the end, Mr. Walpin was tution of chattel slavery is interwoven removed Mr. Atkinson was because of never reinstated. throughout American history and the speed with which he sought to Given the misinterpretation of the would become the architecture for un- bring the whistleblower information to statute by successive administrations just systems that still stand today. The Congress and/or his role generally in from both political parties, it is appar- Juneteenth liberation would precede the impeachment process. ent that Congress must clarify the over a century of continued oppression, With respect to this objection con- statute to ensure inspectors general oppression through stigmatization, pol- cerning Mr. Atkinson’s supposed haste, are able to continue operating without icymaking, voter disenfranchisement, it is necessary to review the IC IG’s re- undue interference. So I am intro- and Jim Crow segregation laws, which sponsibility under the Intelligence Au- ducing a bipartisan bill today to ac- continued to widen the gaps of social, thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. complish just that. economic, and political achievement The act provides the IC IG only 14 days (At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the for Black Americans in our society. Ac- to determine if an ‘‘urgent concern’’ following statement was ordered to be knowledging its sinister legacy and the ‘‘appears credible’’ and transmit that printed in the RECORD.) efforts to chip away at it are critical to information to the Office of the Direc- ∑ Ms. ROSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I understanding how to dismantle it tor of National Intelligence, ODNI. No- will not be present to vote on the con- from its core.

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We are being they ‘‘overcame all obstacles and per- called to connect the dots in our his- severed to win the victory on all tory and take action to bring about TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MASTER fronts.’’ meaningful change, to save lives, and SERGEANT DEL G. ATKINSON I remain grateful for Del’s combat to right the wrongs of the past. We are service to the Nation, dedication to ∑ being called, yet again, to answer in Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise keeping the UA campus and the com- what ways are our constitutional today to recognize the career of U.S. munity of Springdale safe during his promises still left unfulfilled for Black Air National Guard CMSgt. Del G. At- law enforcement days, and commit- Americans? kinson, who is retiring after almost 40 ment to keep alive the memory of Answering this question is essential years of faithful service to our country. those who sacrificed for our Nation. I to addressing police and criminal jus- Chief Atkinson entered Federal Ac- wish him years of joy and happiness in tice reform. From the establishment of tive-Duty service in the U.S. Army in retirement.∑ deputized slave patrols in the Amer- August 1982. He was stationed in f ican South, to the enforcement of seg- Nuremburg, West Germany, with the regation laws through the 1960s, to 595th Military Police Company, First MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Armored Division ‘‘Old Ironsides’’ and mass incarceration and dispropor- Messages from the President of the the 101st Airborne Division ‘‘Screaming tionate police violence in our present United States were communicated to Eagles’’ with the 101st Military Police day, Black Americans have often faced the Senate by Ms. Roberts, one of his Company Fort Campbell, KY. systemic racism that the law either re- secretaries. quired or permitted. The same 13th Upon completion of his Army service, f Amendment that abolished slavery did he entered into the Air National so in all forms except incarceration, Guard. During his lengthy career in the EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Guard, Chief Atkinson served a number shrouding the institution in a new In executive session the Presiding Of- light and enabling the continued sup- of combat deployments, including Op- erations Southern Watch, Enduring ficer laid before the Senate messages pression of freedom and rights. from the President of the United Today, Black Americans are still Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Coronet Oak. States submitting sundry nominations, twice as likely to be killed by police as and treaties, which were referred to the White Americans. And despite rep- Chief Atkinson used his experience in the Army to launch a career in law en- appropriate committees. resenting only 12 percent of the U.S. (The messages received today are adult population, Black Americans forcement, working as a member of the University of Arkansas Police Depart- printed at the end of the Senate pro- make up 33 percent of the sentenced ceedings.) prison population. We have seen the ment and the Springdale, AR, Police brutal videos. We see the painful list of Department. f names of men and women killed at the Over the course of almost 36 years, MEASURES PLACED ON THE hands of police brutality. We see the ef- his military service took him around CALENDAR fects of this cyclical system on the the globe, and yet, whether it was in The following bill was read the sec- health of our communities and families Arkansas, our Nation’s Capital, or ond time, and placed on the calendar: every day. We must act to stop it. overseas, he and I always seemed to be The roots of systemic racism in law crossing paths. S. 3985. A bill to improve and reform polic- enforcement were planted centuries A number of those occasions were ing practices, accountability, and transparency. ago and can be unraveled with targeted more than just fortunate cir- and conscious action. This is why I cumstances, as for a time, he was part f have been proud to work with my col- of a team responsible for providing pro- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER leagues Senators BOOKER and HARRIS tection for aircraft transitioning be- COMMUNICATIONS on crafting police reform legislation tween overseas airfields with inad- that works toward justice and systemic equate security. The following communications were change, the Justice in Policing Act. He often found himself assigned to laid before the Senate, together with This broader legislation includes two Senate, congressional, and White accompanying papers, reports, and doc- bills I have introduced for several House missions. I was privileged to uments, and were referred as indicated: years, the End Racial and Religious have been onboard for some of those EC–4856. A communication from the Fed- Profiling Act and the Law Enforcement flights. My colleagues and I relied on eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Del and his teammates, for our protec- Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Trust and Integrity Act. The Justice in and Sustainment, Department of Defense, Policing Act would prohibit racial tion as we traveled to some dangerous transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of profiling, improve officer training, and parts of the world. a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of DFARS hold officers accountable for the mis- On those trips, I remember looking Clause ‘Notification of Anticipated Contract conduct that keeps alive the culture back on his time in local law enforce- Termination or Reduction’’’ (RIN0750–AK56) has reinforced centuries of oppression. ment and thinking to myself how spe- received in the Office of the President of the I hope the Senate can pass this bill. cial it was that northwest Arkansas Senate on June 17, 2020; to the Committee on Equal treatment of individuals under had extra representation onboard. Del Armed Services. and his colleagues took great care of EC–4857. A communication from the Fed- the law must not be a partisan issue. eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the All Americans must recognize and us, each and every time, and for that, I Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition celebrate Juneteenth so that we may will always be appreciative. and Sustainment, Department of Defense, face these harsh realities about our Chief Atkinson was promoted eight transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of past and present and understand that times during the course of his military a rule entitled ‘‘Repeal of Annual Reporting the fight for freedom is ongoing. We career. He earned a number of pres- Requirements to Congressional Defense cannot ignore our past, for it is with us tigious awards and medals including a Committees’’ (RIN0750–AK91) received in the here in the present in many forms. The Meritorious Service Medal with three Office of the President of the Senate on June wounds of our Nation will not heal oakleaf clusters and the Joint Service 17, 2020; to the Committee on Armed Serv- ices. until we identify and name their source Commendation Medal. EC–4858. A communication from the Fed- and commit to doing the work in Con- His pride in our Nation and his fellow eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the gress and in our communities to mend servicemembers is apparent, including Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition them. Freedom has never been free, nor with his service as a member of the and Sustainment, Department of Defense,

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A communication from the Fed- (RIN3072–AC80) received in the Office of the dividuals to lose a significant portion of the eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the President of the Senate on June 17, 2020; to Social Security benefits that they earned Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition the Committee on Commerce, Science, and themselves; and and Sustainment, Department of Defense, Transportation. Whereas, according to the Congressional transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–4869. A communication from the Sec- Research Service, nearly two million people, a rule entitled ‘‘Justification and Approval retary of the Federal Maritime Commission, or about three percent of all Social Security Threshold for 8(a) Contracts’’ (RIN0750–AK93) transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of beneficiaries were affected by the WEP in received in the Office of the President of the a rule entitled ‘‘Interpretive Rule on Demur- December 2019; and Senate on June 17, 2020; to the Committee on rage and Detention Under the Shipping Act’’ Whereas, in certain circumstances both the Armed Services. (RIN3072–AC76) received in the Office of the WEP and the GPO can be applied to a quali- EC–4860. A communication from the Fed- President of the Senate on June 17, 2020; to fying survivor’s benefit, each independently eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and reducing the available benefit and, in com- Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Transportation. bination, eliminating a large portion of the and Sustainment, Department of Defense, EC–4870. A communication from the Chair- total Social Security benefit available to the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- survivor; and a rule entitled ‘‘Qualifications Requirements mitting, pursuant to law, the 58th Annual Whereas, because of the calculation char- for Contracting Positions’’ (RIN0750–AK99) Report of the activities of the Federal Mari- acteristics of the WEP and the GPO, they received in the Office of the President of the time Commission for fiscal year 2019; to the have a disproportionately negative effect on Senate on June 17, 2020; to the Committee on Committee on Commerce, Science, and employees working in lower-wage govern- Armed Services. Transportation. ment jobs, like teachers, school workers, and EC–4861. A communication from the Direc- f state employees; and tor, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- Whereas, the number of people affected by tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS the WEP and the GPO is growing as nearly port of a rule entitled ‘‘Home Mortgage Dis- The following petition or memorial ten thousand baby boomers attain retire- closure (Regulation C)’’ (RIN3170–AA76) re- ment age each day; and ceived in the Office of the President of the was laid before the Senate and was referred or ordered to lie on the table as Whereas, individuals drastically affected Senate on June 17, 2020; to the Committee on by the WEP and the GPO may have no choice Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. indicated: but to return to work after retirement in EC–4862. A communication from the Direc- POM–204. A concurrent resolution adopted order to make ends meet, but the earnings tor, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- by the Senate of the State of Louisiana urg- accumulated during reemployment in the tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ing the United States Congress to take such public sector may further reduce the Social port of a rule entitled ‘‘Remittance Trans- actions as are necessary to review the Gov- Security benefits the individual is entitled fers under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ernment Pension Offset and the Windfall to; and (Regulation E)’’ (RIN3170–AA96) received in Elimination Provision Social Security ben- Whereas, the global pandemic, the current the Office of the President of the Senate on efit reductions and to consider eliminating financial market volatility, medical ad- June 17, 2020; to the Committee on Banking, or reducing them by supporting H.R. 141 and vances increasing longevity, and the esca- Housing, and Urban Affairs. S. 521 of the 116th Congress, the Social Secu- lating cost of health care further contribute EC–4863. A communication from the Presi- rity Fairness Act; to the Committee on Fi- to the expenses that those of social security dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- nance. age must bear; and suant to law, a notification of the designa- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34 Whereas, the WEP and the GPO are estab- tion of Jason Kearns as Chairman and Ran- lished in federal law, and repeal or reduction dolph J. Stayin as Vice Chairman of the Whereas, the Congress of the United States of the WEP and the GPO can be enacted only United States International Trade Commis- of America has enacted both the Government by Congress. Therefore, be it sion, effective June 17, 2020; to the Com- Pension Offset (GPO), reducing the spousal Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisiana mittee on Finance. and survivor Social Security benefit, and the does hereby memorialize the United States EC–4864. A communication from the Regu- Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), re- Congress to take such actions as are nec- lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare ducing the earned Social Security benefit, essary to review the Government Pension and Medicaid Services, Department of payable to any person who also receives a Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provi- Health and Human Services, transmitting, public pension benefit earned in public em- sion Social Security benefit reductions and pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ployment not covered by Social Security; to consider eliminating or reducing them by ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care and supporting H.R. 141 and S. 521 of the 116th Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Pa- Whereas, the GPO can negatively affect a Congress, the Social Security Fairness Act; rameters for 2021; Notice Requirement for retired public employee receiving a federal, and be it further Non-Federal Government Plans’’ (RIN0938– state, or local government retirement or Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution AT98) received in the Office of the President pension benefit earned in employment not shall be transmitted to the secretary of the of the Senate on June 15, 2020; to the Com- covered by Social Security who would also United States Senate and the clerk of the mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and be entitled to a Social Security benefit United States House of Representatives and Pensions. earned by the retiree’s spouse; and EC–4865. A communication from the Regu- Whereas, the GPO formula reduces the to each member of the Louisiana delegation lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare spousal or survivor Social Security benefit to the United States Congress. and Medicaid Services, Department of by two-thirds of the amount of the federal, f Health and Human Services, transmitting, state, or local government retirement or pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled pension benefit received by the retired public REPORTS OF COMMITTEES employee, in many cases completely elimi- ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Policy The following reports of committees and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the nating the Social Security benefit even COVID–19 Public Health Emergency’’ though the retiree’s spouse paid Social Secu- were submitted: (RIN0938–AU31) received in the Office of the rity taxes throughout the marriage; and By Mr. WICKER, from the Committee on President of the Senate on June 15, 2020; to Whereas, according to the Congressional Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Finance. Research Service, nearly seven hundred without amendment: EC–4866. A communication from the Presi- thousand people were affected by the GPO in S. 1069. A bill to require the Secretary of dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- December 2018, including more than thirty- Commerce, acting through the Adminis- suant to law, a report on the continuation of seven thousand Louisianians; and trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- the national emergency that was originally Whereas, the WEP applies to those persons pheric Administration, to establish a con- declared in Executive Order 13466 of June 26, who have earned federal, state, or local gov- stituent-driven program to provide a digital 2008, with respect to North Korea, received in ernment retirement or pension benefits in information platform capable of efficiently the office of the President of the Senate on public employment not covered by Social Se- integrating coastal data with decision-sup- June 17, 2020; to the Committee on Banking, curity, in addition to paying social security port tools, training, and best practices and Housing, and Urban Affairs. taxes while working in employment covered to support collection of priority coastal EC–4867. A communication from the Chair- by Social Security; and geospatial data to inform and improve local, man, Medicare Payment Advisory Commis- Whereas, the WEP reduces the earned So- State, regional, and Federal capacities to sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report cial Security benefit using an averaged in- manage the coastal region, and for other entitled ‘‘June 2020 Report to the Congress: dexed monthly earnings formula and may re- purposes (Rept. No. 116–234).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.013 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3101 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Ms. S. 4011. A bill to temporarily suspend cer- JOINT RESOLUTIONS DUCKWORTH): tain immigration enforcement activities S. 4002. A bill to amend the during disease-related emergencies; to the The following bills and joint resolu- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend Committee on the Judiciary. tions were introduced, read the first the interest rate limitation on debt entered By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Ms. and second times by unanimous con- into during military service to debt incurred SINEMA, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. COONS): sent, and referred as indicated: during military service to consolidate or re- S. 4012. A bill to establish a $120,000,000,000 By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. finance student loans incurred before mili- Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide tary service; to the Committee on Veterans’ structured relief to food service or drinking PETERS, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. CARPER, Affairs. establishments through December 31, 2020, Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. ROM- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. and for other purposes; to the Committee on NEY, Mr. TESTER, Ms. COLLINS, and MURKOWSKI, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. Finance. Mrs. FEINSTEIN): S. 3994. A bill to amend the Inspector Gen- COONS, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, By Ms. WARREN (for herself and Mr. eral Act of 1978 to provide that the President Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. HARRIS, and Mr. SANDERS): S. 4013. A bill to prohibit certain trans- or certain agency heads may remove an In- REED): S. 4003. A bill to improve United States actions during the coronavirus disease 2019 spector General, or place an Inspector Gen- consideration of, and strategic support for, (COVID–19) pandemic; to the Committee on eral on non-duty status, only if certain con- programs to prevent and respond to gender- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ditions are satisfied, and for other purposes; based violence from the onset of humani- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. to the Committee on Homeland Security and tarian emergencies and to build the capacity COONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, and Mr. Governmental Affairs. of humanitarian actors to address the imme- CASEY): By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. diate and long-term challenges resulting S. 4014. A bill to provide for supplemental BROWN): from such violence, and for other purposes; loans under the Paycheck Protection Pro- S. 3995. A bill to limit the authority of to the Committee on Foreign Relations. gram; to the Committee on Small Business States or other taxing jurisdictions to tax By Mr. RUBIO: and Entrepreneurship. certain income of employees for employment S. 4004. A bill to ensure that college ath- By Mr. THUNE: duties performed in other States or taxing letes, and not institutions of higher edu- S. 4015. A bill to provide funds to assess the jurisdictions, and for other purposes; to the cation, are able to profit from their name, availability, accelerate the deployment, and Committee on Finance. image, and likeness, and for other purposes; improve the sustainability of advanced com- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mr. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, munications services and communications CARPER, Mr. BARRASSO, Mrs. BLACK- and Transportation. infrastructure in rural America, and for BURN, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. COONS, Ms. By Ms. WARREN: other purposes; to the Committee on Com- CORTEZ MASTO, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. S. 4005. A bill to amend title 31, United merce, Science, and Transportation. HAWLEY, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. RISCH, States Code, to address claims of the United By Mr. MENENDEZ: Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mrs. States Government relating to care received S. 4016. A bill to reiterate the support of SHAHEEN, and Mr. TILLIS): by civilians at military medical treatment Congress for the relationship between the S. 3996. A bill to amend the Foreign Rela- facilities, and for other purposes; to the United States and the Federal Republic of tions Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979, re- Committee on Armed Services. Germany, to prevent the weakening of the lating to the conduct of knowledge diplo- By Ms. HASSAN (for herself and Mr. deterrence capacity of the United States in macy; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ENZI): Europe, to prohibit use of funds to withdraw tions. S. 4006. A bill to amend title 31, United the United States Armed Forces from Eu- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, Mr. States Code, to save Federal funds by au- rope, and for other purposes; to the Com- CARPER, Mr. BARRASSO, Mrs. BLACK- thorizing changes to the composition of cir- mittee on Foreign Relations. BURN, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. COONS, Ms. culating coins, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. CORTEZ MASTO, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban KAINE): HAWLEY, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. RISCH, Affairs. S. 4017. A bill to extend the period for obli- Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mrs. By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Ms. gations or expenditures for amounts obli- SHAHEEN, and Mr. TILLIS): CORTEZ MASTO): gated for the National Disaster Resilience S. 3997. A bill to strengthen the security S. 4007. A bill to amend the Trade Act of competition; to the Committee on Banking, and integrity of the United States scientific 1974 to modify the eligibility requirements Housing, and Urban Affairs. and research enterprise; to the Committee for the Generalized System of Preferences to f on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- strengthen worker protections and to ensure fairs. that beneficiary developing countries afford SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND By Mrs. HYDE–SMITH (for herself and equal rights and protection under the law, SENATE RESOLUTIONS Mr. KING): regardless of gender, and for other purposes; The following concurrent resolutions S. 3998. A bill to amend title XVIII of the to the Committee on Finance. Social Security Act to simplify payments for By Mr. CASEY: and Senate resolutions were read, and telehealth services furnished by Federally S. 4008. A bill to amend the Bipartisan Con- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: qualified health centers or rural health clin- gressional Trade Priorities and Account- By Mr. JOHNSON (for himself and Mrs. ics under the Medicare program, and for ability Act of 2015 to require that any trade SHAHEEN): other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- agreement subject to expedited procedures S. Res. 628. A resolution celebrating the nance. under that Act contain certain requirements 140th anniversary of the establishment of By Mr. KING (for himself and Mr. relating to the origination of goods in non- diplomatic relations between the United YOUNG): market economy countries; to the Com- States and Romania; to the Committee on S. 3999. A bill to amend title XVIII of the mittee on Finance. Foreign Relations. Social Security Act to ensure access to men- By Mr. CASEY: By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. tal health and behavioral health services fur- S. 4009. A bill to reauthorize the Rivers of PETERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. KING, Mr. nished through telehealth under the Medi- Steel National Heritage Area, the Lacka- CRAMER, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. GARDNER, care program; to the Committee on Finance. wanna Valley National Heritage Area, the and Ms. HIRONO): By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mrs. Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Cor- S. Res. 629. A resolution designating June GILLIBRAND, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. ridor, the Schuylkill River Valley National 2020 as ‘‘Great Outdoors Month’’; to the Com- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. Heritage Area, and the Oil Region National mittee on the Judiciary. HIRONO): Heritage Area, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. S. 4000. A bill to require Federal law en- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- DURBIN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. forcement and prison officials to obtain or sources. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BOOZ- provide immediate medical attention to indi- By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Ms. MAN, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. viduals in custody who display medical dis- COLLINS): DUCKWORTH, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JONES, tress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. S. 4010. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make permanent SMITH, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. CARDIN): himself, Mr. BROWN, Mr. GRASSLEY, the authority of the Secretary of Health and S. Res. 630. A resolution designating June Mr. WYDEN, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CARPER, Human Services to issue priority review 20, 2020, as ‘‘American Eagle Day’’ and cele- Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. CASEY, Mr. vouchers to encourage treatments for rare brating the recovery and restoration of the PERDUE, and Ms. HASSAN): pediatric diseases; to the Committee on bald eagle, the national symbol of the United S. 4001. A bill to amend title IX of the So- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. States; considered and agreed to. cial Security Act to improve emergency un- By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for Mr. MAR- By Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mr. employment relief for governmental entities KEY (for himself, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, BLUNT, and Mr. CRUZ): and nonprofit organizations; to the Com- Mr. SANDERS, Ms. WARREN, and Ms. S. Res. 631. A resolution honoring the life mittee on Finance. HARRIS)): and service of David Dorn and expressing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.017 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S3102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2020 condolences to the family of David Dorn; cosponsors of S. 3599, a bill to enhance activities of the Department of De- considered and agreed to. our Nation’s nurse and physician work- fense, to include exposure to such sub- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. force during the COVID–19 crisis by re- stances in periodic health assessments RISCH, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. capturing unused immigrant visas. of members of the Armed Forces, and KAINE, and Mr. CRUZ): S. Res. 632. A resolution reaffirming the S. 3620 for other purposes. partnership between the United States and At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 3931 the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the of the Senator from Michigan (Mr. At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name restoration and advancement of economic re- PETERS) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. lations, security, and development opportu- 3620, a bill to establish a Housing As- BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. nities in both nations; to the Committee on sistance Fund at the Department of the 3931, a bill to prevent the militariza- Foreign Relations. Treasury. tion of Federal, State, and local law f enforcement by Federal excess prop- S. 3703 erty transfers and grant programs. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 3981 S. 785 names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, his MORAN) and the Senator from New Jer- the name of the Senator from Virginia name was added as a cosponsor of S. sey (Mr. BOOKER) were added as cospon- (Mr. KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of 785, a bill to improve mental health sors of S. 3703, a bill to amend the S. 3981, a bill to extend to the Mayor of care provided by the Department of Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecu- the District of Columbia the same au- Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- tion Act to improve the prevention of thority over the National Guard of the poses. elder abuse and exploitation of individ- District of Columbia as the Governors uals with Alzheimer’s disease and re- S. 872 of the several States exercise over the lated dementias. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the National Guard of those States with re- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. S. 3722 spect to administration of the National BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the Guard and its use to respond to natural 872, a bill to require the Secretary of names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. disasters and other civil disturbances, the Treasury to redesign $20 Federal SCOTT), the Senator from New Hamp- and for other purposes. shire (Ms. HASSAN), the Senator from reserve notes so as to include a like- S. 3982 Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from ness of Harriet Tubman, and for other At the request of Mr. VAN HOLLEN, purposes. Virginia (Mr. KAINE), the Senator from the name of the Senator from Virginia Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), the Senator from S. 1374 (Mr. KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Sen- S. 3982, a bill to amend the District of names of the Senator from Iowa (Ms. ator from West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the ERNST) and the Senator from Oregon and the Senator from Nevada (Ms. COR- authority of the President to assume (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as cospon- TEZ MASTO) were added as cosponsors emergency control of the police of the sors of S. 1374, a bill to amend title II of S. 3722, a bill to authorize funding District of Columbia. for a bilateral cooperative program of the Social Security Act to eliminate S. RES. 509 with Israel for the development of the waiting periods for disability insur- At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the ance benefits and Medicare coverage health technologies with a focus on names of the Senator from New Hamp- combating COVID–19. for individuals with metastatic breast shire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Senator cancer, and for other purposes. S. 3768 from Indiana (Mr. YOUNG) were added S. 1620 At the request of Mr. CASEY, the as cosponsors of S. Res. 509, a resolu- At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name name of the Senator from Minnesota tion calling upon the United Nations of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor Security Council to adopt a resolution BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 3768, a bill to protect older adults on Iran that extends the dates by 1620, a bill to amend the Federal Meat and people with disabilities living in which Annex B restrictions under Res- Inspection Act to exempt from inspec- nursing homes, intermediate care fa- olution 2231 are currently set to expire. tion the slaughter of animals and the cilities, and psychiatric hospitals from S. RES. 623 preparation of carcasses conducted at a COVID–19. At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the custom slaughter facility, and for S. 3850 name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. other purposes. At the request of Ms. WARREN, the RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 3095 name of the Senator from Illinois (Ms. Res. 623, a resolution commemorating At the request of Ms. WARREN, the DUCKWORTH) was added as a cosponsor Otto Frederick Warmbier and con- name of the Senator from Minnesota of S. 3850, a bill to require the Centers demning the North Korean regime for (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor for Disease Control and Prevention to their continued human rights abuses. of S. 3095, a bill to develop voluntary collect and report certain data con- f guidelines for accessible postsecondary cerning COVID–19. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED electronic instructional materials and S 3856 . BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION related technologies, and for other pur- At the request of Ms. WARREN, the poses. name of the Senator from Washington By Mr. THUNE (for himself and S. 3103 (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- Mr. BROWN): S. 3995. A bill to limit the authority At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sor of S. 3856, a bill to authorize emer- of States or other taxing jurisdictions names of the Senator from Arkansas gency homeless assistance grants to tax certain income of employees for (Mr. BOOZMAN) and the Senator from under the Emergency Solutions Grants employment duties performed in other Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were added program of the Department of Housing States or taxing jurisdictions, and for as cosponsors of S. 3103, a bill to amend and Urban Development for response to other purposes; to the Committee on title XVIII of the Social Security Act the public health emergency relating to COVID–19, and for other purposes. Finance. to restore State authority to waive for Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask certain facilities the 35-mile rule for S. 3911 unanimous consent that the text of the designating critical access hospitals At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the bill be printed in the RECORD. under the Medicare program. name of the Senator from New Hamp- There being no objection, the text of S. 3599 shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- the bill was ordered to be printed in At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the sponsor of S. 3911, a bill to require the the RECORD, as follows: names of the Senator from Wyoming Secretary of Defense to establish a S. 3995 (Mr. ENZI), the Senator from Virginia task force to address the effects of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (Mr. KAINE) and the Senator from New release of perfluoroalkyl substances resentatives of the United States of America in Hampshire (Ms. HASSAN) were added as and polyfluoroalkyl substances from Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.019 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3103 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ployee’’ shall not include a professional ath- SEC. 3. STATE AND LOCAL TAX CERTAINTY. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Remote and lete, professional entertainer, qualified pro- (a) STATUS OF EMPLOYEES DURING COVERED Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020’’. duction employee, or certain public figures. PERIOD.—Notwithstanding section 2(a)(2) or SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON WITHHOLDING AND TAX- (3) PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE.—The term any provision of law of a taxing jurisdiction, ATION OF EMPLOYEE INCOME. ‘‘professional athlete’’ means a person who with respect to any employee who is working (a) IN GENERAL.—No part of the wages or performs services in a professional athletic remotely within such taxing jurisdiction other remuneration earned by an employee event, provided that the wages or other re- during the covered period— who performs employment duties in more muneration are paid to such person for per- (1) except as provided under paragraph (2), than one taxing jurisdiction shall be subject forming services in his or her capacity as a any wages earned by such employee during to income tax in any taxing jurisdiction professional athlete. such period shall be deemed to have been other than— (4) PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINER.—The term (1) the taxing jurisdiction of the employ- ‘‘professional entertainer’’ means a person of earned at the primary work location of such ee’s residence; and prominence who performs services in the employee; and (2) the taxing jurisdiction within which the professional performing arts for wages or (2) if an employer, at its sole discretion, employee is present and performing employ- other remuneration on a per-event basis, maintains a system that tracks where such ment duties for more than 30 days during the provided that the wages or other remunera- employee performs duties on a daily basis, calendar year in which the wages or other re- tion are paid to such person for performing wages earned by such employee may, at the muneration is earned. services in his or her capacity as a profes- election of such employer, be treated as (b) WAGES OR OTHER REMUNERATION.— sional entertainer. earned at the location in which such duties Wages or other remuneration earned in any (5) QUALIFIED PRODUCTION EMPLOYEE.—The were remotely performed. calendar year shall not be subject to income term ‘‘qualified production employee’’ means (b) STATUS OF BUSINESSES DURING COVERED tax withholding and reporting requirements a person who performs production services of PERIOD.—Notwithstanding any provision of with respect to any taxing jurisdiction un- any nature directly in connection with a tax- law of a taxing jurisdiction— less the employee is subject to income tax in ing jurisdiction qualified, certified or ap- (1) in the case of an out-of-state business such taxing jurisdiction under subsection (a). proved film, television or other commercial which has any employees working remotely Income tax withholding and reporting re- video production for wages or other remu- within such jurisdiction during the covered quirements under subsection (a)(2) shall neration, provided that the wages or other period, the duties performed by such employ- apply to wages or other remuneration earned remuneration paid to such person are quali- ees within such jurisdiction during such pe- as of the commencement date of employ- fied production costs or expenditures under riod shall not be sufficient to create any ment duties in the taxing jurisdiction during such taxing jurisdiction’s qualified, certified nexus or establish any minimum contacts or the calendar year. or approved film incentive program, and that level of presence that would otherwise sub- (c) OPERATING RULES.—For purposes of de- such wages or other remuneration must be ject such business to any registration, tax- termining penalties related to an employer’s subject to withholding under such film ination, or other related requirements for busi- income tax withholding and reporting re- centive program as a condition to treating nesses operating within such jurisdiction; quirements with respect to any taxing juris- such wages or other remuneration as a quali- and diction— fied production cost or expenditure. (2) except as provided under subsection (1) an employer may rely on an employee’s (6) CERTAIN PUBLIC FIGURES.—The term (a)(2), with respect to any tax imposed by annual determination of the time expected ‘‘certain public figures’’ means persons of such taxing jurisdiction which is determined, to be spent by such employee in the taxing prominence who perform services for wages in whole or in part, based on net or gross re- jurisdictions in which the employee will per- or other remuneration on a per-event basis, ceipts or income, for purposes of appor- form duties absent— provided that the wages or other remunera- tioning or sourcing such receipts or income, (A) the employer’s actual knowledge of tion are paid to such person for services pro- any duties performed by an employee of an fraud by the employee in making the deter- vided at a discrete event, in the nature of a out-of-state business while working remotely mination; or speech, public appearance, or similar event. during the covered period— (B) collusion between the employer and the (7) EMPLOYER.—The term ‘‘employer’’ has (A) shall be disregarded with respect to employee to evade tax; the meaning given such term in section any filing requirements for such tax; and (2) except as provided in paragraph (3), if 3401(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (B) shall be apportioned and sourced to the records are maintained by an employer in (26 U.S.C. 3401(d)), unless such term is de- tax jurisdiction which includes the primary the regular course of business that record fined by the taxing jurisdiction in which the work location of such employee. the location of an employee, such records employee’s employment duties are per- shall not preclude an employer’s ability to formed, in which case the taxing jurisdic- (c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- rely on an employee’s determination under tion’s definition shall prevail. tion— paragraph (1); and (8) TAXING JURISDICTION.—The term ‘‘tax- (1) COVERED PERIOD.—The term ‘‘covered (3) notwithstanding paragraph (2), if an ing jurisdiction’’ means any of the several period’’ means, with respect to any employee employer, at its sole discretion, maintains a States, the District of Columbia, or any ter- working remotely, the period— time and attendance system that tracks ritory or possession of the United States, (A) beginning on the date on which such where the employee performs duties on a any municipality, city, county, township, employee began working remotely; and daily basis, data from the time and attend- parish, transportation district, or assess- (B) ending on the earlier of— ance system shall be used instead of the em- ment jurisdiction, or any other political sub- (i) the date on which the employer allows, ployee’s determination under paragraph (1). division within the territorial limits of the at the same time— (d) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For United States with the authority to impose (I) such employee to return to their pri- purposes of this Act: a tax, charge, or fee. mary work location; and (1) DAY.— (9) TIME AND ATTENDANCE SYSTEM.—The (II) not less than 90 percent of their perma- (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), term ‘‘time and attendance system’’ means a nent workforce to return to such work loca- an employee is considered present and per- system in which— tion; or forming employment duties within a taxing (A) the employee is required on a contem- (ii) December 31, 2020. jurisdiction for a day if the employee per- poraneous basis to record his work location (2) EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘‘employee’’ has forms more of the employee’s employment for every day worked outside of the taxing the same meaning given to it by the taxing duties within such taxing jurisdiction than jurisdiction in which the employee’s employ- jurisdiction in which the employment duties in any other taxing jurisdiction during a ment duties are primarily performed; and are performed. day. (B) the system is designed to allow the em- (3) EMPLOYER.—The term ‘‘employer’’ has (B) If an employee performs employment ployer to allocate the employee’s wages for the same meaning given such term under duties in a resident taxing jurisdiction and income tax purposes among all taxing juris- section 2(d)(7). in only one nonresident taxing jurisdiction dictions in which the employee performs em- (4) OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESS.—The term during one day, such employee shall be con- ployment duties for such employer. ‘‘out-of-state business’’ means, with respect sidered to have performed more of the em- (10) WAGES OR OTHER REMUNERATION.—The to any tax jurisdiction, any business entity ployee’s employment duties in the non- term ‘‘wages or other remuneration’’ may be which, excepting any employees of such busi- resident taxing jurisdiction than in the resi- limited by the taxing jurisdiction in which ness who are working remotely within such dent taxing jurisdiction for such day. the employment duties are performed. jurisdiction during the covered period, would (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the por- (e) ADJUSTMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS PAN- not otherwise be subject to any tax filing re- tion of the day during which the employee is DEMIC.—With respect to calendar year 2020, quirements under the existing law of such in transit shall not be considered in deter- in the case of any employee who performs taxing jurisdiction. mining the location of an employee’s per- employment duties in any taxing jurisdic- (5) PRIMARY WORK LOCATION.—The term formance of employment duties. tion other than the taxing jurisdiction of the ‘‘primary work location’’ means, with re- (2) EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘‘employee’’ has employee’s residence during such year as a spect to an employee, the address of the em- the same meaning given to it by the taxing result of the COVID-19 public health emer- ployer where the employee is regularly as- jurisdiction in which the employment duties gency, subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by signed to work when such employee is not are performed, except that the term ‘‘em- substituting ‘‘90 days’’ for ‘‘30 days’’. working remotely during the covered period.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.025 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S3104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2020 (6) TAXING JURISDICTION.—The term ‘‘tax- son it’s gone on so long, frankly, is be- S. 4002. A bill to amend the ing jurisdiction’’ has the same meaning cause we’ve been asleep at the switch. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to ex- given such term under section 2(d)(8). That’s starting to change in the wake tend the interest rate limitation on (7) WAGES.—The term ‘‘wages’’ means all of our Subcommittee investigation. debt entered into during military serv- wages and other remuneration paid to an Right now, our law enforcement offi- employee that are subject to tax or with- ice to debt incurred during military holding requirements under the law of the cials and other federal entities are service to consolidate or refinance stu- taxing jurisdiction in which the employment working to hold China accountable for dent loans incurred before military duties are deemed to be performed under sub- this IP theft problem but are limited in service; to the Committee on Veterans’ section (a) during the covered period. the actions they can take under cur- Affairs. (8) WORKING REMOTELY.—The term ‘‘work- rent law. All of the arrests they’ve Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask ing remotely’’ means the performance of du- made so far have been about peripheral unanimous consent that the text of the ties by an employee at a location other than financial crimes like wire fraud and bill be printed in the RECORD. the primary work location of such employee tax evasion, not the core issue of tak- There being no objection, the text of at the direction of their employer due to ing American taxpayer-paid research conditions resulting from the public health the bill was ordered to be printed in emergency relating to the virus SARS–CoV– to benefit China. Why? Because they the RECORD, as follows: 2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (referred to in don’t have the legal ability to address S. 4002 this paragraph as ‘‘COVID–19’’), including— the root causes of this problem. That changes today. Along with my Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (A) to comply with any government order resentatives of the United States of America in relating to COVID–19; Democratic counterpart on the Sub- Congress assembled, (B) to prevent the spread of COVID–19; and OM ARPER committee, T C from Dela- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (C) due to the employee or a member of the ware, we are introducing the bipartisan This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Service- employee’s family contracting COVID–19. Safeguarding American Innovation Act member Student Loan Affordability Act of (d) PRESERVATION OF AUTHORITY OF TAXING to empower the government to protect 2020’’. JURISDICTIONS.—This section shall not be construed as modifying, impairing, super- our research enterprise while keeping SEC. 2. INTEREST RATE LIMITATION ON DEBT EN- seding, or authorizing the modification, im- it open and transparent. TERED INTO DURING MILITARY SERVICE TO CONSOLIDATE OR REFI- pairment, or supersession of the law of any First, our bill makes it a crime fail- ing to disclose their foreign ties on fed- NANCE STUDENT LOANS INCURRED taxing jurisdiction pertaining to taxation ex- BEFORE MILITARY SERVICE. cept as expressly provided in subsections (a) eral grant applications, which, (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section through (c). shockingly, it currently isn’t. 207 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. It requires the Office of Management (50 U.S.C. 3937) is amended— (a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall apply and Budget, OMB, to streamline and (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘ON DEBT to calendar years beginning after December coordinate grant-making between the INCURRED BEFORE SERVICE’’ after ‘‘LIMITATION 31, 2019. federal agencies so there’s needed ac- TO 6 PERCENT’’; (b) APPLICABILITY.—This Act shall not countability and transparency when it (2) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) apply to any tax obligation that accrues be- comes to tracking the billions of dol- as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; fore January 1, 2020. lars of taxpayer-funded grant money (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2): that’s being distributed. By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself, ‘‘(2) LIMITATION TO 6 PERCENT ON DEBT IN- It also allows the State Department Mr. CARPER, Mr. BARRASSO, CURRED DURING SERVICE TO CONSOLIDATE OR to deny visas to foreign researchers Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BRAUN, REFINANCE STUDENT LOANS INCURRED BEFORE who we know are seeking to steal re- Mr. COONS, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, SERVICE.—An obligation or liability bearing search and IP by exploiting exemptions Ms. HASSAN, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent per in our export control laws. This may year that is incurred by a servicemember, or MANCHIN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. RUBIO, surprise you, but the State Department the servicemember and the servicemember’s Mr. SCOTT of Florida, Mrs. SHA- can’t do that now. Career foreign serv- spouse jointly, during military service to HEEN, and Mr. TILLIS): ice officers, employees at the State De- consolidate or refinance one or more student S. 3997. A bill to strengthen the secu- loans incurred by the servicemember before partment, have asked us to provide rity and integrity of the United States such military service shall not bear an inter- scientific and research enterprise; to this authority. est at a rate in excess of 6 percent during the Our bill also requires research insti- the Committee on Homeland Security period of military service.’’; tutions and universities to provide the and Governmental Affairs. (4) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by State Department basic information Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I am paragraph (2) of this subsection, by inserting about the sensitive technologies that a ‘‘or (2)’’ after ‘‘paragraph (1)’’; and here on the floor to talk about a sig- foreign researcher will have access to. (5) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by nificant step forward in holding China And our bill ensures transparency by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ and inserting accountable for not playing by the requiring universities to report any ‘‘paragraph (3)’’. rules. Today, after months of work, we foreign gift of $50,000 or more and em- (b) IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITATION.—Sub- section (b) of such section is amended— are introducing bipartisan legislation powering the Department of Education called the Safeguarding American In- (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘the in- to fine universities that repeatedly fail terest rate limitation in subsection (a)’’ and novation Act that will help crack down to disclose these gifts. on the rampant theft of U.S. taxpayer- inserting ‘‘an interest rate limitation in Rather than just pointing the finger paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)’’; and funded research and innovation at at China, we ought to be looking at our (2) in paragraph (2)— America’s colleges and universities by own government and our own institu- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking foreign governments like China. It’s tions and doing a better job here. Until ‘‘EFFECTIVE AS OF DATE OF ORDER TO ACTIVE outrageous, and it has to stop. we start to get our own house in order DUTY’’ and inserting ‘‘EFFECTIVE DATE’’; and At the Permanent Subcommittee on and take a firmer stance on foreign in- (B) by inserting before the period at the Investigations, which I chair, we con- end the following: ‘‘in the case of an obliga- fluence here in this country, we’re not tion or liability covered by subsection (a)(1), ducted a bipartisan year-long inves- going to see much improvement. That’s tigation in 2019 into how China has or as of the date the servicemember (or serv- what this legislation does. In turn, I icemember and spouse jointly) incurs the ob- used so-called talent recruitment pro- think showing that we’re serious about ligation or liability concerned under sub- grams, most notably its Thousand Tal- fixing our own vulnerabilities will send section (a)(2)’’. ents Plan, to steal U.S. taxpayer-fund- a firm but fair signal to China—and (c) STUDENT LOAN DEFINED.—Subsection (d) ed research. The Chinese Communist other adversaries looking to take ad- of such section is amended by adding at the Party has systematically targeted the vantage of our research enterprise—to end the following new paragraph: most promising U.S. research and re- ‘‘(3) STUDENT LOAN.—The term ‘student change their behavior. I encourage my loan’ means the following: searchers, and then paid these grant re- colleagues to support this bipartisan cipients to take their taxpayer-funded ‘‘(A) A Federal student loan made, insured, effort. or guaranteed under title IV of the Higher research to China. That research and I yield back. Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.). technology often ends up going directly ‘‘(B) A private student loan as that term is to China to help fuel the rise of its By Mr. DURBIN (for himself and defined section 140(a) of the Truth in Lend- military and economy. Part of the rea- Ms. DUCKWORTH): ing Act (15 U.S.C. 1650(a)).’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.025 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3105 By Mr. THUNE: (E) the High Cost Loop Support for Rate- (i) only one provider of fixed terrestrial S. 4015. A bill to provide funds to as- of-Return Carriers program set forth under broadband internet access service operates; sess the availability, accelerate the de- subpart M of part 54 of title 47, Code of Fed- and ployment, and improve the sustain- eral Regulations, or any successor regula- (ii) the high-cost nature of the area pre- tions; cludes the offering of voice service and ability of advanced communications (F) the Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund and broadband internet access service at rates services and communications infra- the Connect USVI Fund set forth under sub- and performance levels available in urban structure in rural America, and for part O of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal areas as determined by the Urban Rate Sur- other purposes; to the Committee on Regulations, or any successor regulations; vey conducted by the Commission. Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and (3) TRIBAL CONSIDERATIONS.—In distrib- tation. (G) the Rural Broadband Experiments, as uting amounts under this subsection, the Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask established by the Commission under part 54 Commission shall consider the broadband of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. internet access service needs of residents of unanimous consent that the text of the Tribal lands (as defined in section 54.400 of (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—There is es- bill be printed in the RECORD. title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any tablished in the Treasury of the United There being no objection, the text of successor regulation). States a fund to be known as the ‘‘Rural the bill was ordered to be printed in (4) LIMITATIONS.— Broadband Assessment and Deployment the RECORD, as follows: (A) PROHIBITION ON FUNDING OTHER PRO- Fund’’. S. 4015 GRAMS.— (c) BORROWING AUTHORITY.— (i) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may not Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date on use amounts made available under sub- resentatives of the United States of America in which the Commission announces the results section (d) to fund any program that was not Congress assembled, of an auction under section 309(j) of the Com- established by the Commission under para- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)), the graph (1) of this subsection, including any This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rural Commission may borrow from the Treasury program established under section 254 of the Connectivity Advancement Program Act of of the United States an amount not to ex- Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254) in 2020’’. ceed the amount that will be deposited in the effect on the date of enactment of this Act, SEC. 2. DEPOSIT OF SPECTRUM AUCTION PRO- Rural Broadband Assessment and Deploy- except for using the Universal Service Ad- CEEDS IN RURAL BROADBAND AS- ment Fund under paragraph (8)(H) of that ministrative Company to administer fund- SESSMENT AND DEPLOYMENT FUND. section (as added by section 2 of this Act) as ing. Section 309(j)(8) of the Communications a result of that auction. (ii) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)) is amended— (2) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Commission clause (i) shall be construed to prohibit the (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and shall reimburse the general fund of the Commission from using amounts made avail- (G)’’ and inserting ‘‘(G), and (H)’’; and Treasury, without interest, for any amounts able under subsection (d) to supplement the (2) by adding at the end the following: borrowed under paragraph (1) as funds are provision of support under the high-cost pro- ‘‘(H) ASSESSMENT AND DEPLOYMENT SET- deposited into the Rural Broadband Assess- grams, as authorized under paragraph (1)(B) ASIDE.— ment and Deployment Fund. of this subsection. ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sub- (B) TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR (d) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Any paragraph (A), and except as provided in sub- ADDRESSING GAPS IN COVERAGE.—The Com- paragraphs (B), (D), (E), (F), and (G), 10 per- amounts borrowed under subsection (c)(1) and any amounts in the Rural Broadband As- mission shall establish transparency and ac- cent of the net proceeds from each use of a countability requirements for amounts made sessment and Deployment Fund that are not system of competitive bidding under this available for the purpose set forth in para- necessary for reimbursement of the general subsection completed before September 30, graph (1)(A) that, at a minimum— fund of the Treasury for such borrowed 2022, shall be deposited in the Rural (i) provide— amounts shall be available to the Commis- Broadband Assessment and Deployment (I) a process for challenging any initial de- sion for use in accordance with subsection Fund established under section 3 of the termination by the Commission regarding (e). Rural Connectivity Advancement Program whether an area is served or unserved; and Act of 2020. (e) USE OF AMOUNTS.— (II) written public notice on the website of ‘‘(ii) NET PROCEEDS DEFINED.—For purposes (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM OR PRO- the Commission of— of this subparagraph, the term ‘net pro- GRAMS.—The Commission shall use the (aa) how each challenge under subpara- ceeds’, with respect to the use of a system of amounts made available under subsection (d) graph (I) was decided; and competitive bidding, means the proceeds re- to establish 1 or more programs that are sep- (bb) the reasons of the Commission for maining after subtracting all auction-related arate from, but are coordinated with and each decision; expenditures, including— complement, the high-cost programs to ad- (ii) establish broadband service buildout ‘‘(I) relocation payments, including accel- dress— milestones and require periodic certification erated relocation payments; (A) gaps that remain in broadband internet by funding recipients to ensure compliance ‘‘(II) payments to incumbent licensees for access service coverage in high-cost rural with the broadband service buildout mile- the relinquishment of all or a portion of the areas despite the operations of the high-cost stones; spectrum usage rights of those licensees; programs; and (iii) establish a maximum buildout time- ‘‘(III) costs associated with the realloca- (B) shortfalls in sufficient funding of the frame of 4 years beginning on the date on tion of spectrum, whether on an exclusive or high-cost programs that could adversely af- which funding is provided; shared use basis; fect the sustainability of services or reason- (iv) establish periodic reporting require- ‘‘(IV) relocation or sharing costs, including able comparability of rates that are sup- ments for funding recipients that identify, at for planning for relocation or sharing; and ported by those programs. a minimum, the nature of the service pro- ‘‘(V) bidding credits.’’. (2) PURPOSES.—In carrying out paragraph vided in each area where funding is provided; SEC. 3. DIRECTION AND USE OF RURAL (1), the Commission shall use amounts made (v) establish standard penalties for non- BROADBAND ASSESSMENT AND DE- available under subsection (d) in an efficient compliance with the requirements estab- PLOYMENT FUND PROCEEDS. and cost-effective manner only— lished under this subparagraph and as may (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— (A) for the assessment of, and to provide be further prescribed by the Commission; (1) the term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Fed- subsidies in a technology-neutral manner (vi) establish procedures for recovery of eral Communications Commission; and through a competitive process (subject to funds, in whole or in part, from funding re- (2) the term ‘‘high-cost programs’’ means— weighting preferences for performance qual- cipients in the event of default or non- (A) the program for Universal Service Sup- ity and other service metrics as the Commis- compliance with the requirements estab- port for High-Cost Areas set forth under sub- sion may find appropriate) to providers for lished under this subparagraph and as may part D of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal support of, deployment of broadband-capable be further prescribed by the Commission; Regulations, or any successor regulations; infrastructure in high-cost rural areas that and (B) the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund set the Commission determines are unserved by (vii) require a funding recipient to— forth under subpart J of part 54 of title 47, fixed terrestrial broadband internet access (I) offer voice service and broadband inter- Code of Federal Regulations, or any suc- service at a download speed of not less than net access service; and cessor regulations; 25 megabits per second and an upload speed (II) permit a consumer to subscribe to one (C) the Interstate Common Line Support of not less than 3 megabits per second (or type of service described in subclause (I) or Mechanism for Rate-of-Return Carriers set such higher speed as the Commission may both types; and forth under subpart K of part 54 of title 47, determine appropriate based upon an evolv- (C) TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR Code of Federal Regulations, or any suc- ing definition of universal service); and ADDRESSING SHORTFALLS IN FUNDING.—The cessor regulations; (B) to assess, and provide subsidies to pro- Commission shall establish transparency and (D) the Mobility Fund set forth under sub- viders to enable providers to sustain, accountability requirements for amounts part L of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal broadband internet access service in any made available for the purpose set forth in Regulations, or any successor regulations; rural area in which— subparagraph (1)(B) that, at a minimum—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.029 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S3106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2020 (i) establish periodic reporting and certifi- Whereas Romania joined the North Atlan- mania are strengthening their partnership, cation requirements for funding recipients to tic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2004 and such as through United States assistance ensure that the funding results in the offer- hosts NATO’s Multi-national Division Head- with targeted funds, strategic military air- ing of voice service and broadband internet quarters South East, a NATO Force Integra- lift and medical emergency equipment, and access service at reasonably comparable tion Unit, the Multi-national Brigade South Romanian support for the swift repatriation rates and performance levels; East, and the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense of United States nationals overseas; (ii) establish standard penalties for non- System, a key element of the United States Whereas, as a sign of solidarity and friend- compliance with the requirements estab- European Phased Adaptive Approach missile ship between the people of Romania and the lished under this subparagraph and as may defense system; United States, Romania sent its first med- be further prescribed by the Commission; Whereas, in 2011, the United States and Ro- ical and expert support and advisory mission (iii) establish procedures for recovery of mania issued the ‘‘Joint Declaration on to Alabama, assigning 15 Romanian doctors, funds, in whole or in part, from funding re- Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century medical staff, and chemical and biological cipients in the event of default or non- Between the United States of America and risk experts to exchange best practices and compliance with the requirements estab- Romania’’, reflecting increasing cooperation assist local COVID–19 efforts in care facili- lished under this subparagraph and as may between the countries and throughout the ties, nursing homes, and hospitals across the be further prescribed by the Commission; Black Sea region to promote security, de- State; and and mocracy, free market opportunities, and cul- Whereas 2020 marks the 140th anniversary (iv) require a funding recipient to— tural exchange; of the establishment of diplomatic relations (I) offer voice service and broadband inter- Whereas Romania continues to modernize between the United States and Romania: net access service; and its armed forces and is 1 of 7 NATO members Now, therefore, be it (II) permit a consumer to subscribe to one to have met its 2014 Wales Summit commit- Resolved, That the Senate— type of service described in subclause (I) or ment to allocate at least 2 percent of gross (1) celebrates the 140th anniversary of the both types. domestic product for defense spending; establishment of diplomatic relations be- (f) REPORTS.— Whereas the Romanian Armed Forces have tween the United States and Romania; (1) AUCTION-SPECIFIC REPORTS.—Not later supported NATO and United States oper- (2) applauds the Government and the peo- than 30 days after the date on which the ations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other thea- ple of Romania for the significant strides Commission announces the results of an auc- ters for almost 2 decades, contributing more they have made in governance, anti-corruption under section 309(j) of the Communica- than 30,000 total combat and support per- tion, rule of law, economic reforms, and tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)), the Com- sonnel to those missions, some of whom have their continuing pursuit of democratic, so- mission shall publish and submit to the Com- made the ultimate sacrifice; cial, and economic progress; mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Whereas Romania is a member of the Glob- (3) encourages the United States Govern- tation of the Senate and the Committee on al Coalition to Defeat ISIS, provided human- ment to use its leadership in NATO to advo- Energy and Commerce of the House of Rep- itarian assistance to the people of Iraq and cate for an upgraded NATO presence in Ro- resentatives a report on the amount of net Syria, and is making significant contribu- mania, in order to better accommodate the proceeds that will be deposited in the Rural tions to the fight against international ter- evolving threat environment in and around rorism; Broadband Assessment and Deployment the Black Sea region; and Whereas, on August 20, 2019, the United Fund under paragraph (8)(H) of that section (4) reaffirms the enduring alliance between States and Romania signed a memorandum (as added by section 2 of this Act) as a result the United States and Romania, based upon of understanding outlining a shared commit- of that auction. shared democratic values, security partner- ment to developing a secure and vibrant (2) AUCTION PROCEEDS DEPLOYMENT REPORT ship, and increasing economic ties. .—Section 309(j) of the Communications Act fifth-generation wireless infrastructure based on free and fair competition, trans- of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)) is amended by adding f at the end the following: parency, and the rule of law—including a rig- ‘‘(19) REPORT ON RURAL BROADBAND ASSESS- orous evaluation of vendors. MENT AND DEPLOYMENT FUND PROCEEDS.—Not Whereas Romania has played a leading role SENATE RESOLUTION 629—DESIG- later than March 1, 2021, and not less fre- in the establishment of the Three Seas Ini- NATING JUNE 2020 AS ‘‘GREAT quently than annually thereafter, the Com- tiative and was one of the first countries to OUTDOORS MONTH’’ invest in the Three Seas Initiative Invest- mission shall publish and submit to the Com- Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ment Fund, which aims to increase energy tation of the Senate and the Committee on independence and infrastructure PETERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. KING, Mr. Energy and Commerce of the House of Rep- connectivity across Central and Eastern Eu- CRAMER, Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. GARDNER, resentatives a report on— rope; and Ms. HIRONO) submitted the fol- ‘‘(A) the distribution of amounts made Whereas the United States and Romania lowing resolution; which was referred available under section 3(d) of the Rural have been deepening their economic rela- to the Committee on the Judiciary: tionship through increased bilateral trade Connectivity Advancement Program Act of S. RES. 629 2020 for the preceding year; and and investment, and in 2017, Romania hosted ‘‘(B) the projected distribution of amounts the tenth annual United States Commercial Whereas hundreds of millions of individ- that will be made available under section Service Trade Winds Forum and Trade Mis- uals in the United States participate in out- 3(d) of the Rural Connectivity Advancement sion, helping United States companies boost door recreation annually; Program Act of 2020 for the year after the exports across Southeast Europe; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor year in which the report is published and Whereas, in 2018, as Romania celebrated its Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of submitted.’’. Unification Centennial, Governors from 2016 (Public Law 114–249; 130 Stat. 999) to as- across the United States issued Proclama- sess and analyze the outdoor recreation f tions to congratulate Romanians and Roma- economy of the United States and the effects SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS nian-Americans on that historic milestone, attributable to the outdoor recreation econ- illustrating the close ties and friendship that omy on the overall economy of the United exist between the United States and Roma- States; SENATE RESOLUTION 628—CELE- nia; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite BRATING THE 140TH ANNIVER- Whereas, in 2019, Romanians all across the Account updated in September 2019 by the SARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT United States commemorated 30 years since Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Depart- Romania’s liberation from the former comment of Commerce shows that outdoor recre- OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BE- munist regime, a powerful reminder of the ation contributed more than $427,000,000,000 TWEEN THE UNITED STATES fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989 and a celebra- of current-dollar gross domestic product to AND ROMANIA tion of the triumphant call of freedom, lib- the economy of the United States in 2017, Mr. JOHNSON (for himself and Mrs. erty, and dignity; comprising approximately 2.2 percent of the SHAHEEN) submitted the following reso- Whereas the Romanian people have made current-dollar gross domestic product; lution; which was referred to the Com- progress in their efforts to hold their institu- Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite tions and leadership accountable in the con- Account shows that, in 2017, the outdoor mittee on Foreign Relations: tinued fight against high-level corruption; recreation sector experienced faster growth S. RES. 628 Whereas Romania resides in the strategi- in real gross output, compensation, and em- Whereas the United States established dip- cally important and increasingly militarized ployment than the overall economy of the lomatic relations with Romania in June 1880; Black Sea region, and has proven itself a United States, while also providing 5,200,000 Whereas, in 1997, the United States and Ro- critical security ally in the region, including jobs across the United States; mania established a long-term partnership by hosting the annual NATO Sea Shield ex- Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations based on the United States’ recognition of ercise; Act, 2019 (Public Law 116–6; 133 Stat. 13) en- Romania’s strategic importance, the com- Whereas, during these times of unprece- couraged the Department of Commerce to mitment to shared values, and a common in- dented challenge caused by the COVID–19 continue its work with the Outdoor Recre- terest in stability and democratic progress; pandemic crisis, the United States and Ro- ation Satellite Account;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.029 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3107 Whereas regular outdoor recreation is as- (13) the Department of Energy; Whereas experts and population growth sociated with economic growth, positive (14) the Department of Housing and Urban charts estimate that the bald eagle popu- health outcomes, and better quality of life; Development; lation could reach 15,000 pairs, even though a Whereas many outdoor recreation busi- (15) the Central Intelligence Agency; and physical count has not been conducted by nesses are small businesses, which have been (16) the United States Postal Service; State and Federal wildlife agencies since heavily impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas the bald eagle is an inspiring sym- 2007; Whereas, as a result of the COVID-19 pan- bol of the spirit of freedom and the sov- Whereas caring and concerned agencies, demic, many outdoor recreation businesses ereignty of the United States; corporations, organizations, and people of have experienced decreases in sales and have Whereas the image and symbolism of the the United States representing Federal and furloughed or laid off employees; bald eagle has— State governments and the private sector (1) played a significant role in art, music, Whereas outdoor recreation businesses are passionately and resourcefully banded to- literature, architecture, commerce, edu- cornerstones of rural communities and out- gether, determined to save and protect the cation, and culture in the United States; and door recreation is part of the national herit- (2) appeared on United States stamps, cur- national bird of the United States; age of the United States; and rency, and coinage; Whereas the recovery of the bald eagle pop- Whereas June 2020 is an appropriate month Whereas the bald eagle was endangered and ulation in the United States was largely ac- to designate as ‘‘Great Outdoors Month’’ to facing possible extinction in the lower 48 complished through— provide an opportunity to celebrate the im- States but has made a gradual and encour- (1) the dedicated and vigilant efforts of portance of the great outdoors: Now, there- aging comeback to the land, waterways, and Federal and State wildlife agencies and non- fore, be it skies of the United States; profit organizations, such as the American Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas the dramatic recovery of the na- Eagle Foundation; (1) designates June 2020 as ‘‘Great Outdoors tional bird of the United States is an endan- (2) public education; Month’’; and gered species success story and an inspira- (3) captive breeding and release programs; (2) encourages all individuals in the United tional example to other environmental, nat- (4) hacking and release programs; and States to responsibly participate in recre- ural resource, and wildlife conservation ef- (5) the translocation of bald eagles from ation activities in the great outdoors during forts worldwide; places in the United States with dense bald June 2020 and year-round. Whereas, in 1940, noting that the bald eagle eagle populations to suitable locations in the lower 48 States that had suffered a decrease f was threatened with extinction, Congress passed the Act entitled ‘‘An Act for the pro- in bald eagle populations; SENATE RESOLUTION 630—DESIG- tection of the bald eagle’’, approved June 8, Whereas various nonprofit organizations, NATING JUNE 20, 2020, AS ‘‘AMER- 1940 (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), which prohibited such as the Southeastern Raptor Center at ICAN EAGLE DAY’’ AND CELE- killing, selling, or possessing a bald eagle, Auburn University in the State of Alabama, BRATING THE RECOVERY AND and a 1962 amendment to that Act expanded contribute to the continuing recovery of the RESTORATION OF THE BALD protection to the golden eagle (referred to bald eagle through rehabilitation and edu- collectively in this preamble as the ‘‘Bald cational efforts; EAGLE, THE NATIONAL SYMBOL Whereas the bald eagle might have been OF THE UNITED STATES and Golden Eagle Protection Act’’); Whereas, by 1963, there were only an esti- lost permanently if not for dedicated con- Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself, Mr. mated 417 nesting pairs of bald eagles reservation efforts and strict protection laws DURBIN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. maining in the lower 48 States, with loss of such as— (1) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BOOZ- habitat, poaching, and the use of pesticides U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and other environmental contaminants con- MAN, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. (2) the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection tributing to the near demise of the national DUCKWORTH, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. JONES, Act; bird of the United States; Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. (3) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 Whereas, in 1967, the bald eagle was offi- SMITH, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. CARDIN) U.S.C. 703 et seq.); cially declared an endangered species under (4) the Lacey Act; and submitted the following resolution; Public Law 89–669 (80 Stat. 926) (commonly which was considered and agreed to: (5) the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 (16 known as the ‘‘Endangered Species Preserva- U.S.C. 3371 et seq.); and S. RES. 630 tion Act of 1966’’) in areas in the United Whereas the sustained recovery of the bald Whereas the bald eagle was chosen as the States south of the 40th parallel due to the eagle population will require the continu- central image of the Great Seal of the United dramatic decline in the population of the ation of recovery, management, education, States on June 20, 1782, by the Founding Fa- bald eagle in the lower 48 States; and public awareness programs to ensure thers at the Congress of the Confederation; Whereas the Endangered Species Act of that the population numbers and habitat of Whereas the bald eagle is widely known as 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) was enacted in the bald eagle remain healthy and secure for the living national symbol of the United 1973, and in 1978, the bald eagle was listed as generations to come: Now, therefore, be it States and for many generations has rep- an endangered species throughout the lower Resolved, That the Senate— resented values, such as— 48 States, except in the States of Michigan, (1) designates June 20, 2020, as ‘‘American (1) freedom; Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Wis- Eagle Day’’; (2) democracy; consin, in which the bald eagle was listed as (2) applauds the issuance of bald eagle (3) courage; a threatened species; commemorative coins by the Secretary of (4) strength; Whereas, in July 1995, the United States the Treasury to generate critical funds for (5) spirit; Fish and Wildlife Service announced that in the protection of the bald eagle; and (6) independence; the lower 48 States, the bald eagle had recov- (3) encourages— (7) justice; and ered sufficiently to change the status of the (A) educational entities, organizations, (8) excellence; species from endangered to threatened; businesses, conservation groups, and govern- Whereas the bald eagle is unique to North Whereas, by 2007, bald eagles residing in ment agencies with a shared interest in con- America and cannot be found naturally in the lower 48 States had rebounded to ap- serving endangered species to collaborate any other part of the world, which was one of proximately 11,000 pairs; and develop educational tools for use in the the primary reasons the Founding Fathers Whereas, on June 28, 2007, the Secretary of public schools of the United States; and selected the bald eagle to symbolize the Gov- the Interior and the Director of the United (B) the people of the United States to ob- ernment of the United States; States Fish and Wildlife Service removed the serve American Eagle Day with appropriate Whereas the bald eagle is the central bald eagle from protection under the Endan- ceremonies and other activities. image used in the official logos of many gered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et f branches and departments of the Federal seq.), but the bald eagle continues to be pro- Government, including— tected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Pro- SENATE RESOLUTION 631—HON- (1) the Executive Office of the President; tection Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE (2) Congress; (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.), section 42 of title 18, OF DAVID DORN AND EXPRESS- United States Code (referred to in this pre- (3) the Supreme Court of the United ING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAM- States; amble as the ‘‘Lacey Act’’), and the Lacey (4) the Department of Defense; Act Amendments of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3371 et ILY OF DAVID DORN (5) the Department of the Treasury; seq.); Mr. HAWLEY (for himself, Mr. (6) the Department of Justice; Whereas Challenger, the trained, edu- BLUNT, and Mr. CRUZ) submitted the (7) the Department of State; cational bald eagle of the American Eagle following resolution; which was consid- (8) the Department of Commerce; Foundation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, was ered and agreed to: (9) the Department of Homeland Security; invited by the Secretary of the Interior to (10) the Department of Veterans Affairs; perform a free-flight demonstration during S. RES. 631 (11) the Department of Labor; the official bald eagle delisting ceremony Whereas David Dorn was born on October (12) the Department of Health and Human held at the Jefferson Memorial in Wash- 29, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri; Services; ington, District of Columbia; Whereas David Dorn was—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.031 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S3108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 2020 (1) a loving husband to Sergeant Ann Marie States and Ecuador, including by signing have taken to protect freedom of expression Dorn; various agreements to strengthen economic and freedom of the press in his country; (2) a father of 5 children; ties, security cooperation, and development (4) encourages the Republic of Ecuador to (3) a grandfather of 10 grandchildren; and opportunities; ensure that the rights of refugees and asy- (4) a dedicated public servant; Whereas President Moreno has signaled Ec- lum seekers are protected; and Whereas David Dorn graduated from Had- uador’s commitment to promoting demo- (5) supports actions to strengthen the his- ley Technical High School before attending cratic values and has advocated for greater toric bilateral relationship between the St. Louis Community College at Forest Park government transparency; United States and Ecuador, including— and Tarkio College to study criminal justice; Whereas in February 2018, more than 64 (A) the establishment of robust bilateral Whereas David Dorn began his service with percent of Ecuadorians voted, in a constitu- trade and investment frameworks with Ecua- the Metropolitan Police Department, City of tional referendum, to reinstate a 2-term dor to build mutual prosperity through St. Louis (referred to in this preamble as the presidential limit, an effort that was carried greater transparency and competitiveness; ‘‘St. Louis Police Department’’) as a patrol out by President Moreno’s administration (B) stronger law enforcement and security officer in 1969; and which is indicative of the Ecuadorian cooperation between the two countries, in- Whereas, over the course of his career with people’s support for presidential term limits cluding in cybersecurity, border manage- the St. Louis Police Department, David as a reasonable check against a history of ment, counternarcotics, anti-money laun- Dorn— corruption and abuse of power; dering, military and civilian security (1) performed his duties with distinction Whereas the United States-Ecuador bilat- professionalization, and criminal justice ca- and commitment; eral relationship has been historically char- pabilities; (2) rose to the rank of captain; and acterized by strong commercial and invest- (C) the return of the United States Agency (3) acted as the deputy commander of the ment ties through the Generalized System of for International Development and the ex- Bureau of Patrol Support, which oversaw 9 Preferences, the United States-Ecuador tension of the Peace Corps Program in Ecua- agencies within the St. Louis Police Depart- Trade and Investment Council, and the Trea- dor; ment; ty between the United States of America and (D) continued United States assistance for Whereas David Dorn demonstrated dedica- the Republic of Ecuador Concerning the En- Ecuador’s response to combat the COVID–19 tion to the city of St. Louis by serving in the couragement and Reciprocal Protection of pandemic; St. Louis Police Department for 38 years be- Investment, done at Washington August 27, (E) closer ties between Americans and fore retiring in October 2007; 1993, which was terminated by Ecuador’s pre- Ecuadoreans through English language Whereas, on February 12, 2008, David Dorn vious government, effective May 18, 2018; learning and teaching programs that foster returned to public service as Chief of Police Whereas President Moreno’s administra- greater professional and educational oppor- of the Moline Acres Police Department; tion has committed to implement economic tunities; Whereas, after a long career in law enforce- policies that will lay the groundwork for sus- (F) continued efforts to protect freedom of ment, David Dorn served his community by tainable economic growth, while protecting expression and freedom of the press; and mentoring and assisting disadvantaged the poorest and most vulnerable people; (G) continued efforts to ensure that the youth; Whereas, under President Moreno’s leader- rights of refugees and asylum seekers are Whereas, on June 2, 2020, David Dorn re- ship, there have been significant advances in protected. sponded to the looting of a business owned areas related to freedom of expression, in- f by a friend; cluding through the reform of the controver- Whereas, in an act of senseless violence, a sial Ecuadorian Communications Law; AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO gunman opened fire on David Dorn in the Whereas the Government of Ecuador has MEET course of that robbery, mortally wounding called for the peaceful restoration of democ- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Dorn as Dorn was protecting his community; racy and the rule of law in Venezuela and Ec- and uador has been a generous host of approxi- have 2 requests for committees to meet Whereas, on June 4, 2020, the people of St. mately 385,000 Venezuelan refugees; during today’s session of the Senate. Louis gathered to honor David Dorn and par- Whereas on May 15, 2019, the United States They have the approval of the Majority ticipated in a march to end violence: Now, Agency for International Development and Minority leaders. therefore, be it (USAID) and Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph Resolved, That the Senate— Affairs and Human Mobility signed a Memo- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- (1) extends heartfelt condolences to the randum of Understanding agreeing to the re- ate, the following committees are au- family and friends of David Dorn; turn of the USAID Mission to Ecuador after (2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a thorized to meet during today’s session the 53-year program was forced to close in of the Senate: hero who lived a life of service to his com- 2014 due to tensions in the bilateral relation- munity and others through the pursuit of ship; COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES justice and the protection of individuals in Whereas Ecuador has been one of the coun- The Committee on Armed Services is the community; and tries most affected by the COVID–19 pan- authorized to meet during the session (3) expresses deep respect and appreciation demic in Latin America, with more than of the Senate on Thursday, June 18, for the selfless character and sacrifice of 42,000 confirmed cases and approximately 2020, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing. David Dorn. 3,500 deaths as of June 5, 2020, which has COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS f overwhelmed the country’s health care system and aggravated the country’s already The Committee on Foreign Relations SENATE RESOLUTION 632—RE- challenging economic situation; is authorized to meet during the ses- AFFIRMING THE PARTNERSHIP Whereas in response to the COVID–19 pan- sion of the Senate on Thursday, June BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES demic, USAID is providing Ecuador with 18, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hear- AND THE REPUBLIC OF ECUA- technical support and training in ing. DOR AND RECOGNIZING THE diagnostics, and technical assistance in clin- f RESTORATION AND ADVANCE- ical management, risk communication, and MENT OF ECONOMIC RELATIONS, community engagement; and EXECUTIVE SESSION SECURITY, AND DEVELOPMENT Whereas the United States and Ecuador have agreed to advance security cooperation OPPORTUNITIES IN BOTH NA- on law enforcement, counternarcotics, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR TIONS anticorruption, and bilateral military train- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. ing and assistance: Now, therefore, be it ask unanimous consent that the Sen- RISCH, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. Resolved, That the Senate— ate proceed to executive session for the KAINE, and Mr. CRUZ) submitted the (1) reaffirms its commitment— consideration of the following nomina- following resolution; which was re- (A) to the historic partnership between the tion: Executive Calendar No. 702. ferred to the Committee on Foreign United States and Ecuador; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Relations: (B) to continue working to strengthen the relationship between the United States and objection, it is so ordered. S. RES. 632 Ecuador based on mutual respect and shared The clerk will report the nomination. Whereas the United States and Ecuador democratic values and principles; The legislative clerk read the nomi- have enjoyed a history of bilateral partner- (2) recognizes President Lenin Moreno and nation of Sethuraman Panchanathan, ship and cooperation, and share the aims of his administration for recommitting Ecua- of Arizona, to be Director of the Na- promoting democratic values, economic dor to democratic values, anti-corruption ef- prosperity, and the security of both nations; forts, and the adoption of economic policies tional Science Foundation for a term Whereas the United States and Ecuador that will benefit the people of Ecuador; of six years. have taken important steps to restore the bi- (3) commends the important steps that Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to lateral relationship between the United President Moreno and his administration consider the nomination.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:22 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN6.033 S18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3109 Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous vening action or debate; that if con- fulfill the requirements, in respect of consent that the Senate vote on the firmed, the motions to reconsider be Croatia, for implementing bilateral in- nomination with no intervening action considered made and laid upon the struments between the United States or debate; that if confirmed, the mo- table en bloc; and that the President be and each member of the European tion to reconsider be considered made immediately notified of the Senate’s Union contained in the Agreements on and laid upon the table; and that the action. Extradition and Mutual Legal Assist- President be immediately notified of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ance between the United States of the Senate’s action. objection, it is so ordered. America and the European Union, both The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The question is, Will the Senate ad- of which entered into force on Feb- objection, it is so ordered. vise and consent to the Zollars and ruary 1, 2010. The question is, Will the Senate ad- Moak nominations en bloc? The U.S.-Croatia Extradition Agree- vise and consent to the Panchanathan The nominations were confirmed en ment modernizes in important respects nomination? bloc. the Treaty between the United States The nomination was confirmed. f of America and the Kingdom of Serbia f REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- for the Extradition of Fugitives from Justice, signed October 25, 1901 (the EXECUTIVE CALENDAR CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NOS. 116–2, 116–3, AND 116–4 ‘‘1901 Extradition Treaty’’), which is Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I currently in force between the United ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I States of America and the Republic of ate proceed to the en bloc consider- ask unanimous consent that the in- Croatia. Most significantly, it replaces ation of the following nominations: Ex- junction of secrecy be removed from the outdated list of extraditable of- ecutive Calendar Nos. 642 and 651. the following treaties transmitted to fenses with the modern ‘‘dual crimi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Senate on June 18, 2020, by the nality’’ approach, thereby enabling objection, it is so ordered. President of the United States: Extra- coverage of newer offenses, such as The clerk will report the nomina- dition Treaty with the Republic of Cro- cyber-related crimes, environmental tions en bloc. atia, Treaty Document No. 116–2; Con- offenses, and money laundering. In ad- The legislative clerk read the nomi- vention on the Suppression of Unlawful dition, it includes several provisions nations of Peter M. McCoy, Jr., of Acts Relating to International Civil updating and streamlining procedural South Carolina, to be United States Aviation, Treaty Document No. 116–3; requirements for preparing and trans- Attorney for the District of South Protocol Supplementary to the Con- mitting extradition documents. Carolina for the term of four years, and vention for the Suppression of Unlaw- The U.S.-Croatia Mutual Legal As- Vincent F. DeMarco, of New York, to ful Seizure of Aircraft, Treaty Docu- sistance Agreement formalizes and be United States Marshal for the East- ment No. 116–4; I further ask that the strengthens the institutional frame- ern District of New York for the term treaties be considered as having been work for legal assistance between the of four years. read the first time; that they be re- United States of America and the Re- Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to ferred, with accompanying papers, to public of Croatia in criminal matters. consider the nominations en bloc. the Committee on Foreign Relations Because the United States of America Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous and ordered to be printed; and that the and the Republic of Croatia do not consent that the Senate vote on the President’s message be printed in the have a bilateral mutual legal assist- nominations en bloc with no inter- RECORD. ance treaty in force, the U.S.-Croatia vening action or debate; that if con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement is firmed, the motions to reconsider be objection, it is so ordered. a partial treaty governing only those considered made and laid upon the The messages of the President are as issues regulated by the U.S.-European table en bloc; and that the President be follows: Union Mutual Legal Assistance Agree- immediately notified of the Senate’s To the Senate of the United States: ment, specifically: identification of action. With a view to receiving advice and bank information, joint investigative The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without consent of the Senate to ratification, I teams, video-conferencing, expedited objection, it is so ordered. transmit herewith the Agreement be- transmission of requests, assistance to The question is, Will the Senate ad- tween the Government of the United administrative authorities, use limita- vise and consent to the McCoy and States of America and the Government tions, confidentiality, and grounds for DeMarco nominations en bloc? of the Republic of Croatia comprising refusal. This approach is consistent The nominations were confirmed en the instrument as contemplated by Ar- with that taken with other European bloc. ticle 3(2) of the Agreement on Extra- Union member states (Bulgaria, Den- f dition between the United States of mark, Finland, Malta, Portugal, Slo- America and the European Union, EXECUTIVE CALENDAR vak Republic, and Slovenia) with which signed June 25, 2003, as to the Applica- the United States does not have an ex- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tion of the Treaty on Extradition isting mutual legal assistance treaty. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- signed on October 25, 1901 (the ‘‘U.S.- I recommend that the Senate give ate proceed to the en bloc consider- Croatia Extradition Agreement’’), and early and favorable consideration to ation of the following nominations: Ex- the Agreement between the Govern- the U.S.-Croatia Extradition Agree- ecutive Calendar Nos. 713 and 716. ment of the United States and the Gov- ment and the U.S.-Croatia Mutual The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ernment of the Republic of Croatia Legal Assistance Agreement. objection, it is so ordered. comprising the Instrument as con- DONALD J. TRUMP. The clerk will report the nomina- templated by Article 3(3) of the Agree- THE WHITE HOUSE, June 18, 2020. tions en bloc. ment on Mutual Legal Assistance be- The legislative clerk read the nomi- tween the United States of America To the Senate of the United States: nations of William Zollars, of Kansas, and the European Union signed at With a view to receiving the advice to be a Governor of the United States Washington on June 25, 2003 (the ‘‘U.S.- and consent of the Senate to ratifica- Postal Service for a term expiring De- Croatia Mutual Legal Assistance tion, I transmit herewith the Protocol cember 8, 2022, and Donald Lee Moak, Agreement’’), both signed at Wash- Supplementary to the Convention for of Florida, to be a Governor of the ington on December 10, 2019. I also the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of United States Postal Service for a term transmit, for the information of the Aircraft (the ‘‘Beijing Protocol’’), expiring December 8, 2022. Senate, the report of the Department adopted by the International Civil Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to of State with respect to the U.S.-Cro- Aviation Organization International consider the nominations en bloc. atia Extradition and Mutual Legal As- Conference on Air Law (Diplomatic Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous sistance Agreements. Following Cro- Conference on Aviation Security) in consent that the Senate vote on the atia’s accession to the European Union Beijing on September 10, 20l0, and nominations en bloc with no inter- on July 1, 2013, these two agreements signed by the United States on that

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It supplements the Con- Civil Aviation, done at Montreal, Sep- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I vention for the Suppression of Unlaw- tember 23, 1971, and its supplementary further ask that the resolution be ful Seizure of Aircraft, done at The protocol, the Protocol for the Suppres- agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, Hague on December l6, 1970 (the sion of Unlawful Acts of Violence at and the motions to reconsider be con- ‘‘Hague Convention’’), and fills several Airports Serving International Civil sidered made and laid upon the table gaps in the existing international legal Aviation, done at Montreal, February with no intervening action or debate. framework for combatting global ter- 24, 1988. It significantly strengthens The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rorism. It will significantly advance the existing international counterter- objection, it is so ordered. cooperation between States Parties in rorism legal framework and facilitates The resolution (S. Res. 616) was the prevention of the full range of un- the prosecution and extradition of agreed to. lawful acts relating to civil aviation those who seek to commit acts of ter- The preamble was agreed to. and in the prosecution and punishment ror, including acts such as those com- (The resolution, with its preamble, is of offenders. mitted on September 11, 2001. printed in the RECORD of June 11, 2020, The Beijing Protocol amends the ex- The Beijing Convention establishes under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) isting hijacking offense in the Hague the first international treaty frame- f Convention to cover hijackings that work that criminalizes certain ter- occur pre- or post-flight and addresses rorist acts, including using an aircraft AMERICAN EAGLE DAY situations in which the offender may in a terrorist activity and certain acts Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I attempt to control an aircraft from relating to the transport of weapons of ask unanimous consent that the Sen- outside of the aircraft, such as by re- mass destruction or related materials ate proceed to the consideration of S. motely interfering with flight oper- by aircraft. The Beijing Convention re- Res. 630, submitted earlier today. ation or data transmission systems. quires States Parties to criminalize The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Beijing Protocol requires States specified acts under their domestic clerk will report the resolution by Parties to criminalize these acts under laws and to cooperate to prevent and title. their domestic laws and to cooperate to investigate suspected crimes under the The legislative clerk read as follows: prevent and investigate suspected Beijing Convention. It includes an ‘‘ex- A resolution (S. Res. 630) designating June crimes under the Beijing Protocol. It tradite or prosecute’’ obligation with 20, 2020, as ‘‘American Eagle Day’’ and cele- includes an ‘‘extradite or prosecute’’ respect to persons accused of commit- brating the recovery and restoration of the obligation with respect to persons acting, attempting to commit, conspiring bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. cused of committing, attempting to to commit, or aiding in the commission commit, conspiring to commit, or aid- of such offenses. There being no objection, the Senate ing in the commission of such offenses. Some changes to United States law proceeded to consider the resolution. Some changes to United States law will be needed for the United States to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I will be needed for the United States to implement provisions of the Beijing ask unanimous consent that the reso- implement provisions of the Beijing Convention obligating the United lution be agreed to, the preamble be Protocol, obligating the United States States to criminalize certain offenses, agreed to, and the motions to recon- to criminalize certain offenses, make make those offenses punishable by ap- sider be considered made and laid upon those offenses punishable by appro- propriate penalties, and authorize the the table with no intervening action or priate penalties, and authorize the as- assertion of jurisdiction over such of- debate. sertion of jurisdiction over such offenses. Proposed legislation is being The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fenses. Proposed legislation is being separately transmitted by my Adminis- objection, it is so ordered. separately transmitted by my Adminis- tration to the Congress. The resolution (S. Res. 630) was tration to the Congress. I recommend that the Senate give agreed to. I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to The preamble was agreed to. early and favorable consideration to the Beijing Convention, subject to a (The resolution, with its preamble, is the Beijing Protocol, subject to a res- reservation and certain understandings printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- ervation and certain understandings that are described in the accompanying mitted Resolutions.’’) that are described in the accompanying report of the Department of State. f report of the Department of State. DONALD J. TRUMP. HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE DONALD J. TRUMP. THE WHITE HOUSE, June 18, 2020. OF DAVID DORN AND EXPRESS- THE WHITE HOUSE, June 18, 2020. f ING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAM- To the Senate of the United States: LEGISLATIVE SESSION ILY OF DAVID DORN With a view to receiving the advice Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and consent of the Senate to ratifica- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- tion, I transmit herewith the Conven- ate resume legislative session. ate proceed to the consideration of S. tion on the Suppression of Unlawful The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Res. 631, submitted earlier today. Acts Relating to International Civil objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Aviation (the ‘‘Beijing Convention’’), f clerk will report the resolution by adopted by the International Civil title. Aviation Organization International WOMEN VETERANS APPRECIATION The legislative clerk read as follows: Conference on Air Law (Diplomatic DAY A resolution (S. Res. 631) honoring the life Conference on Aviation Security) in Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and service of David Dorn and expressing Beijing on September 10, 2010, and ask unanimous consent that the Com- condolences to the family of David Dorn. signed by the United States on that mittee on the Judiciary be discharged The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there same date. I also transmit, for the in- from further consideration of S. Res. objection to proceeding to the meas- formation of the Senate, the report of 616 and the Senate proceed to its imme- ure? the Department of State with respect diate consideration. There being no objection, the Senate to the Beijing Convention. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The proceeded to consider the resolution. The Beijing Convention is an impor- clerk will report the resolution by Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous tant component of international efforts title. consent that the resolution be agreed

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INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- This bill would also address research and Unfortunately, many of the traditions and MOTING FAIR AND EFFECTIVE standards for biometric identification tech- ceremonies our graduates would typically look POLICING THROUGH RESEARCH nologies, including facial recognition tech- forward to have been cancelled. The pag- ACT nologies. If we allow inaccuracies or biases to eantry and tradition of turned tassels, pomp persist in these systems, then when deployed and circumstance, and the bestowing of the HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON in high-impact situations, like decision making degree or the diploma will sadly not come this year. And just as this pandemic has denied OF TEXAS in the criminal justice system, those biases will graduates these moments, so too has it com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES disproportionately harm communities of color. Important research and testing at the National pounded the daily challenges of life these stu- Thursday, June 18, 2020 Institute of Standards and Technology has al- dents have faced. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, ready helped identify the biases and improve As distance learning has become the new today I am introducing the Promoting Fair and the accuracy of these systems. This bill directs norm, these students have developed a whole Effective Policing Through Research Act. NIST to expand upon these efforts and focus new appreciation for the academic, social, and We are a nation in mourning. Our shared on new areas in need of testing, such as cap- emotional supports that have helped them anguish over the loss of George Floyd, ture devices. This bill will also help lead to along the way. While these unfortunate cir- Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard standardization of methodologies and prac- cumstances have clouded a typically joyous Brooks, Botham Jean and countless other tices to eliminate biases across the industry time of year, it has been remarkable to see black men and women at the hands of police and develop guidance to inform law enforce- students rise to the challenge, adapt, and learn with little time to plan. They transitioned has spurred a growing chorus of Americans to ment procurement decisions. to online and distance learning and were able demand not only justice, but meaningful and Importantly, science and standardization are to come out on the other side more resilient lasting change. only two pieces in the biometric puzzle. We as they finish the final days of their final year. Cities across the nation are grappling with need a national privacy law to limit the risk of Iowa’s teachers and students have been in- how to respond. A number of officials have abuse from biometric identification tech- novative and have stepped up to support their committed to sweeping reductions in police nologies. I call on my colleagues in the House local communities, showing just what we are department funding and embraced a move to- Committee on Oversight and Reform, the capable of in the face of adversity. Some stu- ward innovative approaches to providing pub- House Committee on Energy and Commerce, dents are even working around the clock to lic safety. Others are calling for more re- and the House Committee on the Judiciary to produce face shields for health care workers, sources for police departments and advocating take up this issue with haste. as well as creating masks for friends and fam- for procedural reforms. Finally, the bill leverages science at the De- ily. I am heartened that we, as a nation, are en- partment of Homeland Security to support the The students of the Class of 2020 deserve gaging in a substantive discourse about the reduction of excessive use of force and lethal special recognition this week for their willing- role of policing in American society. This day use of force by law enforcement. There have ness to forego many of the most cherished is long overdue and has come at too high a been too many fatal encounters with not only traditions of their final year in order to help the cost, but we must seize this opportunity. We state and local police across the country, but greater community. These students represent must dig deep to examine how the history and also with Federal law enforcement, including the heart of Iowa’s communities and will be culture of policing in America has brought us the U.S. Park Police. This bill requires the the next generation of leaders who will still be to this tumultuous place. And, in our search Under Secretary for Science and Technology faced with the problems of today later down for solutions, we must be guided by evidence to consult with the Federal Law Enforcement the road. grounded in data and scientific research. Training Centers to support research and data I am grateful for every member of the Class First and foremost, we must have a national analysis to improve training, policies, and of 2020 who has completed a great milestone database on police use of force, and I am glad practices for Federal, state, local, and tribal in their lives to become a better and more to see this included in the Justice in Policing law enforcement officials. The Department’s educated citizen who will contribute great Act. We must explore the legacy of policing research and support for risk assessment things to our society we have yet to even think and the root cause of the racial disparities we tools can assist in the development of guide- of. So please allow me to express my deep observe. We must assess the organizational lines and best practices for policing and police appreciation and thanks to every graduating influences on policing—such as recruitment, training, including how to mitigate racial bias student in Iowa’s Third Congressional District training, and performance evaluation. We must and minimize the use of excessive force. by honoring them today as Iowans of the examine promising practices for promoting ac- I urge my colleagues to join me and help Week. countability and fostering community trust. We move this legislation forward into law. f must study the influence of technology and big f HONORING RUDOLPH HYDE AS A data on vulnerable populations and work to DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CEN- root out any biases. Finally, we must establish HONORING THE CLASS OF 2020 AS TRAL FLORIDA FOR CARIBBEAN meaningful partnerships between law enforce- IOWANS OF THE WEEK AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH ment and researchers to empower jurisdictions to tailor proven solutions to meet their needs HON. CYNTHIA AXNE HON. DARREN SOTO and the needs of the communities they serve. OF IOWA OF FLORIDA The bill I am introducing today directs the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES social and behavioral research on policing Thursday, June 18, 2020 Thursday, June 18, 2020 policies, including the causes, consequences, Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, in honor of all Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Pastor Dr. Ru- and mitigation of police violence. NSF is di- of this year’s graduates, I am proud to recog- dolph M. Hyde is a native of the Caribbean Is- rected to support collaborative partnerships nize the Class of 2020 across Iowa’s Third land of Jamaica who migrated to the United between social science researchers, law en- Congressional District as our Iowans of the States of America and attended Polk State forcement agencies, and civil society organiza- Week. As we near the end of the semester for College; graduating with a degree in Computer tions. The bill also provides for a National thousands of students, I ask that you all join Network Engineering. He was also awarded Academies study to identify research gaps re- me in taking a moment to acknowledge their an honorary degree of Doctor of Ministry from lated to law enforcement policies, collect accomplishments over the course of the year Isaiah University. promising practices, and make recommenda- and congratulate them on this achievement as Recognizing and nurturing the anointing and tions for advancing research and implementa- they move forward in their lives and toward calling upon his life, Pastor Rudolph was or- tion of proven solutions. their next endeavors. dained as an Elder and has served in various

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He is sup- fairs, recognizes senior VHA investigators who Wooster Square in New Haven, Connecticut ported by his wife Marlene and four children. have achieved international acclaim for their for many years—John and my husband, Stan, The church in Eagle Lake is a multi-cultural clinical research accomplishments and have teaching together at Yale University long be- ministry serving the whole individual regard- led clinical research endeavors that have ad- fore we met. Betsy and I were kindred spirits less of challenges or limitations. He believes vanced the diagnosis and treatment of dis- and I will be forever grateful to have had her there is nothing too difficult for God and be- eases and disorders in the veteran population. friendship all these years. lieves that a voice in the community is a voice Undoubtably, Dr. Curtis is a deserving recipi- I am heartbroken at Betsy’s loss and extend for hope and identity. Through the platform of ent of this award. He is internationally recog- my deepest sympathies to her husband, John his ministry, he has opened opportunities to nized as a leading researcher in the field of Wilhelm, as well as their children Tom and work and help in the community by addressing pulmonary disease and has led a number of Vinnie; and their three grandchildren. I, like so the needs of the people. Over the years, the major clinical trials and programs that have many of those who had the opportunity to ministry has been able to provide food, cloth- advanced the study of chronic obstructive pul- know her, consider myself fortunate to have ing and funds to the general public through monary disease and other lung disorders. Dr. called her my friend and will continue to be in- the Feed the People Program. Curtis has dedicated his career to clinical re- spired by her memory. Betsy was an extraor- For the last 6 years, the ministry has hosted search and continues to transform the quality dinary woman who passion and dedication a free public annual event known as Jamaica of care for veterans nationwide. touched countless lives—this world is just a bit Day, bringing Caribbean culture, food and Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join dimmer without her in it. music to the community of Polk County which me in honoring Dr. Jeffrey Curtis as he re- f draws in hundreds of people annually. ceives the John B. Barnwell Award. We thank With his passion for giving back, Pastor him for his meaningful work and wish him con- HONORING THE LIFE OF MARY H. Hyde also founded Hyde’s Academy in Eagle tinued success in the years ahead. MCCOMBS Lake to provide Computer and CPR training to f the general community with the American HON. NORMA J. TORRES Heart Association’s support. He believes that HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CALIFORNIA OF ELIZABETH ‘‘BETSY’’ GIL- there is nothing impossible that the human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BERTSON mind cannot accomplish if we work and unite Thursday, June 18, 2020 together. f HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speak- OF CONNECTICUT er, I rise today to honor World War II veteran IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JEFFREY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Rialto community leader Mary H. L. CURTIS AS HE RECEIVES THE McCombs. JOHN B. BARNWELL AWARD Thursday, June 18, 2020 A graduate of University of Redlands, Mary Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with began her decades of community service as a HON. DEBBIE DINGELL the heaviest of hearts that I rise today to pay social worker with the Riverside County Wel- OF MICHIGAN tribute to Elizabeth ‘‘Betsy’’ Gilbertson, a dear fare Department. Shortly after President Roo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friend who we lost much too soon. Though sevelt’s signing of the Navy Women’s Reserve she waged a fierce battle, Betsy recently lost Act into law in 1942, she answered the call to Thursday, June 18, 2020 her fight with ovarian cancer. serve her country and enlisted in the U.S. Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise Betsy dedicated her professional life and Navy WAVES program. today to offer my heartfelt congratulations to much of her personal time to ensuring that ev- Mary’s tenure in the WAVES program re- Dr. Jeffrey L. Curtis as he receives the 2019 eryone has access to affordable, quality health sulted in travel to New York, Norco, California, John B. Barnwell Award. Dr. Curtis’s commit- care. From the earliest days of her career, and the San Francisco Bay where she trained ment to advancing the healthcare of our na- Betsy combined her passion for advocacy with to serve the Navy in a medical capacity. Until tion’s veterans is worthy of commendation. that of her belief that quality, affordable the end of World War II, she was stationed at After receiving his medical degree from the healthcare was a right, not a privilege. As a the Naval Hospital on Treasure Island where Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. member of the Connecticut Nurses Associa- her primary duties involved tracking all the ad- Curtis completed his clinical residency at the tion and District 1199, New England SEIU, missions and discharges for the hospital. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Betsy represented her fellow nurses in collec- Upon discharge from the Navy, Mary mar- spent two years as a Clinical Immunology Fel- tive bargaining. She also led a non-profit wom- ried Ray McCombs and moved to Rialto, Cali- low at the National Institute on Aging, NIH. en’s health center before joining UNITE HERE fornia, where she served as First Lady of Ri- Following residency, Dr. Curtis trained in Pul- HEALTH, a Taft-Hartley labor management alto from 1952 to 1954. A loving mother of five monary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) at trust fund that provides health benefits that children, she always sought opportunities to the University of California San Francisco, offer high quality, affordable health care to improve the lives of others. In 1962 she re- where he joined the faculty at the San Fran- their participants, where she held a number of turned to work for the San Bernardino County cisco VA. Dr. Curtis continued his work with leadership roles prior to her last position as Adoption Service, where she placed hundreds veterans at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Sys- Chief of Strategy. of children into loving homes throughout the tem, where he served as Chief in the PCCM Betsy’s dedication to quality, affordable county. Mary’s beloved husband sadly passed Section and as scientific director of a Re- healthcare extended far beyond her profes- in 1983. search Enhancement Award Program center sional career. She served on National Quality Mary continued to remain active in the com- in tobacco-induced lung diseases. Dr. Curtis Forum Task Forces on patient safety and am- munity and with her local church. She was a has held leadership roles in several COPD bulatory care measures; was founder as well member of the American Association of Uni- trials and continues to lead groundbreaking re- as Chair/Co-Chair of the Health Services Coa- versity Women, the Rialto Symphony Guild search efforts, including the ongoing lition, a labor management organization that and other civic organizations. In June 1995, SPIROMICS and COPDGene studies. Further- contracts with hospitals and advocates for she served on the task force to build the Ri- more, Dr. Curtis is the Associate Editor of the public policies that improve quality health care, alto Senior Center and subsequently served American Journal of Respiratory and Critical affordability, and access in Nevada; and was on their board. Within education, Mary contrib- Care Medicine, is the past-Chair of the Amer- a Board member of the National Committee uted to the establishment of the Morrow- ican Thoracic Scientific Assembly on Allergy, for Quality Assurance for five years. In more McCombs Memorial Lecture Series at Cal Immunology, and Inflammation, and is a cur- recent years, she continued her good work State University, San Bernardino, which had a rent professor at the University of Michigan in serving on the Lown Institute Advisory Council focus on fostering better understanding among Ann Arbor. and the federal Interagency Pain Research Christian, Jewish, and Muslim people. Receiving the prestigious John B. Barnwell Coordinating Committee. An avid traveler, Mary visited sites around Award exemplifies Dr. Curtis’s continued com- For me, Betsy was not only been an invalu- the world and accomplished many feats in her mitment to scientific discovery and improving able resource on healthcare issues, but a travels, such as climbing the Great Pyramid of

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The resiliency of so many on-the munity and country in so many ways, we Elmo with his new puppy which was also ground projects, the result of many long hours honor Mary H. McCombs on this day and eager to get outside. With his kayak in the and much collaboration with partners, and of thank her for the legacy she left in the City of water and his pup enjoying the view, Troy was the National Estuary Program itself, show Rialto and the greater Inland Empire. May she able to relax. Deb’s meaningful mark on the River and its rest in peace. After a while, Troy noticed a small dot on communities for generations to come. f the lake’s horizon. He looked closer and real- Issues of salmon recovery and watershed ized it was a person about 250 yards from the protection are not always the easiest in the IN HONOR OF MR. ANDRE MOSES bank. At the shore, people were yelling. The Pacific Northwest, yet I have known Deb to be WHITE swimmer was struggling, his head dis- not just a tireless advocate, but also a skilled appearing underwater. Realizing the severity listener. Whether it has been through work HON. DAVID SCOTT of the situation, Troy immediately steered his with Tribes, politicians and agency officials, OF GEORGIA kayak toward the boy. Troy was able to get volunteers, students, or any number of other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the boy alongside his kayak and secure him stakeholders, Deb has always kept her eyes with a life jacket. Using a rope, he towed the on the bigger picture. Thursday, June 18, 2020 boy safely to shore as sounds of ambulance Her work has played a tremendous role in Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Madam and police sirens echoed across the lake. connecting people to this special part of our Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Andre A detective with the Yellowstone County amazing planet. I thank Deb from the bottom Moses White of Atlanta, Georgia, who passed Sheriff’s Office, Troy says being a police offi- of my heart, for her decades of service. I wish away on June 9, 2020. cer is a 24/7 job. If you’re off duty, he says, her the best in a well-deserved retirement. Mr. White was the third of seven children you still have a responsibility to do what you f born to Moses and Lucille White. He was can to keep everyone safe. An investigator of HONORING DEBRAH MARRIOTT ON raised in Tampa before relocating to Tallahas- crimes against children and a forensic inter- HER RETIREMENT AS EXECU- see and graduating from Lincoln High School. viewer, Troy is dedicated to the Billings com- TIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LOWER He then enrolled at Florida A&M University munity, and that drive keeps him ready at a COLUMBIA ESTUARY PARTNER- and earned a BS in Physical Education with a moment’s notice. Troy saved a boy from SHIP minor in Health Education. After graduating drowning, because he’s always observant of from FAMU, White was drafted by the Denver everything around him. He’s committed his life HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI Broncos as a Tight End. He also played for to public service and law enforcement. OF OREGON the San Diego Chargers and was one of the On behalf of a grateful Montana and nation, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first African Americans to sign with the Cin- I thank Troy and all our law enforcement offi- cinnati Bengals. cials who serve our communities selflessly, Thursday, June 18, 2020 After a knee injury brought his football ca- honorably, and with full hearts. Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I rise to reer to a close, White returned to Tampa to Madam Speaker, for his swift, heroic actions honor Debrah Marriott on her retirement as serve as the Equal Employment Opportunity to save a boy’s life and for being a great ex- Executive Director of the Lower Columbia Es- Commission Officer for Hillsborough County. ample of service for all Montanans, I recog- tuary Partnership at the end of this month. While there, he most notably launched the nize Detective Troy Charbonneau of Billings Throughout her career, Debrah has been a fight to remove the confederate flag from the for his Spirit of Montana. steadfast champion for protecting and advo- County Seal. This was eventually accom- f cating for the Lower Columbia River. Debrah plished in 2016. Mr. White’s career also in- has led the Lower Columbia Estuary Partner- cluded following in his father’s footsteps and UPON THE RETIREMENT OF ship since its inception, and there is no doubt operating Moses White’s Cozy Comer BBQ DEBRAH MARRIOTT AS EXECU- that the river’s habitats and water quality are restaurant, serving as the road manager for TIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LOWER improved today because of Debrah’s leader- Marvin Gaye, and starting The Georgia Sen- COLUMBIA ESTUARY PARTNER- ship, particularly her work on the Columbia tinel, a progressive news outlet for Atlanta’s SHIP River Basin Restoration Act. African American community. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Estuary Mr. White was a member of numerous orga- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Caucus, I have relied on Debrah’s expertise nizations, served on the board of Wayfield OF OREGON for years. Her thoughtful perspective and ex- Food Stores, and was the President of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tensive network through the National Estuary Moses White Foundation. Mr. White will be Program have been invaluable. Most recently, Thursday, June 18, 2020 forever remembered as a dedicated servant she and her staff helped inform my work on from whom many in the community sought Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, it is the bipartisan Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act. council. His wife of 55 years, Joyce White, with mixed emotions that I congratulate Deb Last year, I had the pleasure of joining Debrah died on April 2, 2020. He is survived by his Marriott, the founding and long-time Executive at the groundbreaking of the Steigerwald Re- siblings, 4 children, and grandchildren. Director of the Lower Columbia Estuary Part- connection Project, a 960–acre habitat res- Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in nership, on her well-deserved retirement. For toration project on the mainstem of the Colum- offering our deepest and heartfelt condolences twenty-five years, Deb has very capably led bia River that will help salmon, wildlife, and to the White family and friends. He will be the Estuary Partnership to educate youth, re- the larger ecosystem flourish. Projects like greatly missed. store Columbia River ecosystems, and advo- Steigerwald and countless others along the May God continue to bless the family of Mr. cate for culturally appropriate, science-based Columbia River would not exist without Andre Moses White. management. She has proven to be a com- Debrah’s commitment to collaboration with re- f mitted and collaborative partner for Tribes, gional partners. I appreciate her dedication to schools, shippers, and fishing communities, as the ecological benefits of a project, and also RECOGNIZING TROY well as municipalities along the Columbia. And her commitment to supporting the region’s CHARBONNEAU she has left the River, and its communities, all economic, social, and cultural needs. Even the better through her work. during the coronavirus pandemic, Debrah HON. GREG GIANFORTE Deb was instrumental in designing—and ul- joined me for a virtual panel discussion earlier OF MONTANA timately helping to pass into law in 2016—the this month on how to revitalize our coastal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Columbia River Basin Restoration Act, legisla- communities. tion that I and fellow Oregon colleagues cre- Debrah’s tenacity and dedication to pro- Thursday, June 18, 2020 ated to reduce toxics in the Columbia. She tecting our lands and waters has created an Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise worked to bring people together around a incredible legacy of conservation for our re- today to honor Detective Troy Charbonneau of common theme—cleaning up the river—and gion. I thank Debrah for her more than 25

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.006 E18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2020 years of dedicated service to Northwest Or- from 1977 to 1981 and graduated from Santa that serve as a lifeline to the people that de- egon and congratulate her on her retirement. Rosa Junior College in 1984. Since then, he pend on them. We must invest in our rural in- f has dedicated his career to serving the com- frastructure now, before it is in complete dis- munity around him, often while it was at its repair. I urge my colleagues to support this HONORING JEREMY THOMAS LA- lowest point. He rose through the ranks of the measure. NIER AS A DISTINGUISHED California Department of Forestry and Fire f LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA Protection and the Santa Rosa Fire Depart- FOR PRIDE MONTH ment, earning the respect of those around HONORING IOWA’S TEACHERS AS him. As captain, he used the knowledge and IOWANS OF THE WEEK HON. DARREN SOTO expertise gained from his years of experience OF FLORIDA to both lead his colleagues in protecting mem- HON. CYNTHIA AXNE OF IOWA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers of the public and ensuring a safer working environment for the people around him. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 18, 2020 will continue to dedicate his life to protecting Thursday, June 18, 2020 Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, 4th generation fellow first responders even after his retire- Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, in honor of Floridian, Jeremy Thomas Lanier has been a ment through his work with Worldwide Safety National Teacher Appreciation Week, I am lifelong resident of Osceola County. For dec- Solutions. recognizing the incredible educators of Iowa’s ades he has worked with his parents, Tom Throughout his career, Captain Spradlin has Third Congressional District as our Iowans of and Sharon Lanier, in their family antiques been recognized for his hard work and com- the Week. Their daily contributions to our chil- store located in the heart of Historic Down- mitment to fighting for the people around him. dren’s lives have perhaps never been more town Kissimmee. Raised with a sense of civic He was honored at the 2010 Sonoma County evident than during the past couple of months duty, Jeremy is president of the Downtown Paramedic Associate Survivors Union for pro- while our nation battles the COVID–19 pan- Business Association of Kissimmee, an orga- viding life-saving treatment to Yessenia Cruz, demic. As distance learning has become the nization that both of his parents led at one who would have died if it were not for the new norm, parents-turned-home-educators time, and he also serves as a board member quick actions of Captain Spradlin. This rec- have developed a whole new appreciation for of various community organizations including ognition is just one example of countless he- the academic, social, and emotional support Kissimmee Main Street, the Osceola County roic actions taken by Captain Spradlin to pro- teachers provide our children. Historical Society, the Opportunity Center, and tect his community. More recently, Captain It has been remarkable to see educators the Osceola County LGBTA. Spradlin served on the front lines during the and school staff rise to the challenge of serv- In 2017 Jeremy began his career in public Tubbs Fire in 2017, working tirelessly for days ing their students in the face of this unprece- health at the Florida Department of Health in to fight that devastating disaster. dented crisis. With little time to plan and while Osceola County working primarily with HIV pa- Madam Speaker, Captain Ray Spradlin rep- coping with the pandemic themselves, they tients in the ASPECTS clinic. After graduating resents the type of fine citizen that we should transitioned lesson plans to fit the constraints with a degree in psychology from Rollins Col- all strive to be. His career has been dedicated of distance learning and have worked hard to lege in Winter Park, Jeremy used his edu- to protecting both his community and his fel- find creative ways to keep students engaged. cation to successfully counsel both newly di- low first responders. It is therefore fitting and Within the Des Moines Public School district agnosed and long-term HIV survivors and as- proper that we honor him here today. alone, teachers have now moved more than sist them throughout the treatment process. In f 6,300 Pre-K through 8th grade classes to an addition to his counseling position at the INTRODUCTION OF THE FARM-TO- online learning platform and distributed nearly health department, he also began working in MARKET ROAD REPAIR ACT 21,000 laptop computers to students across the AIDS Drug Assistance Program where he grade levels. In districts across central and manages the medication regimens of over 200 southwest Iowa, teachers have also packed Osceola County clients. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS countless bags of books, school supplies, OF FLORIDA Jeremy also manages the ADAP Copay and games, and other supports for students and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Premium Assistance program; assisting over families. And at Thomas Jefferson High 50 clients with the acquisition and manage- Thursday, June 18, 2020 School in Council Bluffs, teachers are now ment of their insurance acquired through the Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise hosting activities like Anime Club meetups via Healthcare Marketplace. Jeremy also assists today to introduce the Farm-to-Market Road Google Hangouts. in the oversight of the PrEP program through Repair Act, legislation that will expand eligi- Their efforts extend far beyond traditional which over 100 clients have been afforded ac- bility for the Surface Transportation Block lesson plans. Teachers were among the first cess to pre-exposure prophylaxis. Recently he Grant program to include rural roads that to recognize and fill the void of food insecurity accepted the position of Public Information Of- serve to transport agriculture products from for many students in their school districts; for ficer at the FDOH-Osceola where he manages farms or ranches to the marketplace. weeks now, they have stepped up to pack and media relations, internal and public messaging American agricultural communities play a serve tens of thousands of meals weekly for and public outreach for the health department. pivotal role in the economy within my district students who might otherwise go without. Jeremy and his partner Christopher May live and across America. These farms and They know many students still need a in the business district of Historic Downtown ranches provide the communities they serve wellness check, so educators have donned Kissimmee where they are active in commu- with fresh products daily, ensuring consumers masks and knocked on doors to make sure nity organizations and proudly support LGBT have an adequate and healthy food supply. students are safe and secure. And at the end causes throughout Osceola County. Unfortunately, many of the roads are deterio- of the day, teachers still find the energy to or- f rating. ganize parades through their school districts Over 70 percent of our nation’s total road just to put a smile on their students’ faces. HONORING CAPTAIN RAY mileage is in rural areas, yet, between 2009 Their contributions to our community don’t SPRADLIN and 2015, these roads have only seen about end with their students. We even have teach- 37 percent of federal highway fund. As Con- ers who are working around the clock to HON. MIKE THOMPSON gress debates how to move forward with a produce face shields for health care workers OF CALIFORNIA bold plan to address infrastructure, we need to on their school’s 3D printers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ensure road-repair projects like these do not Teachers deserve special recognition this fall by the wayside as we seek to address week and every week for their willingness to Thursday, June 18, 2020 other larger infrastructure projects. Just be- go above and beyond for the benefit of our Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam cause a road is in a rural area does not mean students and families. In many ways, edu- Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain the road is small or otherwise unimportant. To cators are the heart of Iowa’s communities. Ray Spradlin for his exceptional public service the contrary, I am aware of several rural road They are thoughtful caretakers and mentors of to the people of the city of Santa Rosa and projects in my district and the surrounding re- our generations to come, and it is a role they the State of California, and to honor his retire- gion that are major connectors that would ben- approach with purpose and compassion. While ment after 38 years as a fireman. efit from this type of funding opportunity. educators face various professional chal- Captain Ray Spradlin was born in St. Louis, My bill expands the current surface block lenges, many see teaching as their life’s call- Missouri. He attended Petaluma High School grant program to include these roads—roads ing. I am grateful for every person who has

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His guidance and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care for the almond industry and those who HONORING ROMIALD OSCAR AS A Thursday, June 18, 2020 worked in it can be seen though his role as a DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CEN- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise mentor for the Almond Board’s Leadership TRAL FLORIDA FOR CARIBBEAN today to honor the life of Mr. George Floyd program since its inception. In addition to his AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH and to call for systemic law enforcement re- work with the Almond Board, Martin and his form and accountability in our nation. original founding partners, Ham Cunningham On May 25, 2020, Mr. George Floyd was and Cleo Barth, developed Hughson Nut Inc. HON. DARREN SOTO murdered by a Minneapolis Police officer while in 1985. His skills in engineering and design OF FLORIDA three other officers stood by. This was a hor- were considered critical to the company’s suc- rific crime that demands that the perpetrators cess and reputation as a leader in the indus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be held fully accountable by our justice system try. Thursday, June 18, 2020 and our society. The shocking video of Mr. His exemplary work was recognized in 2013 Floyd’s murder makes us all a witness to the when he received the prestigious Almond Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Romiald Oscar brutally cruel and excessive treatment that Board of California’s Almond Achievement is the founder of Sunshine Services Group, a caused Mr. Floyd’s death. Now that the four Award and again in 2017 when he was recog- financial and consulting firm serving Polk officers involved in this outrageous act have nized as the Almond Alliance’s Member of the County since 2011. Romiald is an accountant been taken into custody and charged, the fam- Year. Martin was a tremendous individual and had the love and respect of his peers in the and consultant at the firm, where he works di- ily of Mr. Floyd and our communities deserve to see justice done. community. His good nature and sincerity rectly with individuals to examine the accuracy were infectious and many in the industry will of financial statements and review financial But the tragic death of Mr. Floyd was not an isolated incident of the cruel and excessive tell you that Martin was the person they felt records for tax filing; he also documents busi- use of force against Black Americans or other comfortable going to for guidance. His warmth ness financial transactions and compiles the people of color in police custody. It is only the and willingness to help everyone is an exam- necessary information to prepare entries for latest example of a systemic problem that has ple of how Martin was a silent leader and the company accounts. Romiald provides plagued every state in this nation for genera- strived to make the world a better place. short term emergency loans to the people in tions. It is the duty of police and peace officers I am honored to recognize the life and ex- his community such as cash advance and to keep our communities safe, but protecting ceptional service of Mr. Martin Pohl. It is both payday loans. He also assists them with immi- public safety fundamentally demands a re- fitting and appropriate that we honor Martin for his countless contributions to the almond in- gration services and processing since Polk spect for the civil rights and human rights of all residents. All too often, people of color do dustry and the State of California throughout County has a large immigrant community that his career. includes Haitians, St. Lucians, Jamaicans, not get that respect from the police. f Mexicans and others. Romiald successfully Mr. Floyd should be alive today. He was a loving father and a proud older brother who sustains over 9 years in providing services to HONORING KELLIE PARKIN AS A looked out for his siblings. His family de- Polk County. DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CEN- scribes him as a kind soul and a gentle giant. TRAL FLORIDA FOR PRIDE As a leader, Romiald always stands with his My thoughts and prayers are with his family in MONTH community. He would volunteer to assist and their time of grief. help the people with various issues and con- Mr. Floyd’s death was a senseless tragedy HON. DARREN SOTO that should never have happened. What we cerns. He networks, seeks resources, and OF FLORIDA can do now to honor his memory is to finally spots talents as he promotes his rich and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colorful Haitian culture on Haitian holidays and bring accountability to our law enforcement practices and ensure that everyone in this na- Thursday, June 18, 2020 especially on Haitian Flag day. Romiald has tion regardless of the color of their skin is Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, as the Pride served as the president of the Haitian Asso- treated with dignity and respect. In Congress, Chamber’s Chief Executive Officer, Kellie is a ciation of Polk County since 2018 and contrib- that means passing the Justice in Policing Act leader of Central Florida’s LGBTQ economic utes to several educational radio stations such of 2020. Madam Speaker, I am proud that the equality movement. An award-winning photog- as Radio Kalalou, Radio Tonmtonm Inter- House of Representatives is advancing this rapher and writer, as well as an insatiable nationale, and Voix Communaute Haitienne to critical reform legislation to a vote on the floor learner, Kellie works tirelessly every day, inform, educate, and advise his community so that every Member of Congress has the using her extensive experience in business throughout Polk County and beyond. opportunity to say loud and clear—no more. development and journalism, to make our f world a better, more inclusive, and equal place Romiald has a very strong academic back- for all humans; and specifically, for her rain- ground. He completed his courses in pursuit of HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK bow tribe whom she loves dearly. a Doctorate of Business Administration in Fi- OF MARTIN POHL A puzzle solver, pattern reader, and team nance and is currently working on his disserta- builder, Kellie has the ability to see the big tion from Walden University. He holds both an HON. JOSH HARDER picture, understand other viewpoints, and seek MBA in Accounting and bachelor’s degree in OF CALIFORNIA new ways and solutions that lead to con- Government from Liberty University, where he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sensus and action. She has a global perspec- took part in the Student Government Associa- tive and an individual approach. Thursday, June 18, 2020 Some of her recent recognitions include the tion and other social activities. Mr. HARDER of California. Madam Speaker, Business Equality Network’s National Top 40 Romiald Oscar is a respected and well- I rise today to honor the life and exceptional LGBTQ Leaders Under 40, Watermark’s Most known name amongst the Polk County, Flor- service of Mr. Martin Pohl. Martin dedicated Remarkable People, and the inaugural Cham- ida. He is a powerful voice in the community his career to our Central Valley almond indus- ber Leader of the Year Award by the National and will continue blazing a trail for the try and his efforts have positively benefitted LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Under her progress of the people in professional settings. communities and farmers throughout Cali- transformative leadership, the Pride Chamber fornia. was honored as Chamber of the Year. Martin was known for many roles within the Last year she spearheaded the effort that almond industry and will be remembered for led the City of Orlando and Orange County to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.014 E18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2020 be the first in Florida to embrace and recog- Louise was an extraordinary woman whose The restaurant’s leadership recently made nize LGBT businesses in their procurement kind heart and generosity touched the lives of the decision to sell the family-owned spot fol- processes. many. A devoted mother, grandmother, and lowing a brief closing during the COVID–19 Kellie serves on the Orlando Mayor’s Martin great-grandmother, Louise is survived by her pandemic. While it has reopened this week Luther King, Jr. Commission and volunteers three daughters, Susan, Barbara, and Patricia; under new ownership, the McClard family is with the Central Florida Freethought Commu- six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. still actively involved in the restaurant’s nity, a non-profit dedicated to the separation of To them, I extend my deepest sympathies and progress in the community. state and church. In the wake of the Pulse hope that they know what an enormous im- Not only does McClard’s Bar-B-Q boast of Tragedy, she served on the taskforce to for- pact Louise had on all those who knew her. some of the best cooking in the Southwest Ar- mally establish the One Orlando Alliance, a Hers is a legacy that will continue to inspire kansas area, but the restaurant holds 92 years coalition of non-profits unifying Central Flor- generations to come. of Arkansas culture, history, and memories. ida’s LGBTQ+ community. f Theirs is a story of the American dream, and She believes every moment counts, and I look forward to seeing this place continue to that together we can create positive change if HONORING ASHLEY FIGUEROA AS be a place of joy for Fourth District residents, we show up, speak out, and act with love, A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN just as it has for nearly a century. I take this which she strives to do daily for the commu- CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR PRIDE time to thank all generations of the McClard nity at large, and for her family, where she is MONTH family for their years of hard work and their a proud and fierce mama bear. diligence in creating the most loved of Hot f HON. DARREN SOTO Springs traditions. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FLORIDA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF LOUISE ENDEL HONORING SUPERINTENDENT Thursday, June 18, 2020 MARTHA MARTINEZ HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Ashley OF CONNECTICUT Figueroa is an award winning leader in social HON. JIMMY PANETTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES services and a proud Trans Latina American OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 18, 2020 Woman. Among her chosen advocacy roles, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ashley is the Founder and Executive Director Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with a Thursday, June 18, 2020 heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to of the Gender Advancement Project (GAP) Louise Endel, a pillar of the New Haven com- which focuses on the progression and inclu- Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today munity and a dear friend. Though she lived a sion of Transgender and Gender Non Binary to recognize the Salinas City Elementary long and fulfilling life, it still feels as though individuals in Central Florida. School District Superintendent, Martha Mar- she was taken from us much too. soon. Hers Ashley also works with several local and na- tinez, on her retirement after serving the state is a legacy of compassion, philanthropy and tional community based organizations to make of California as a public educator since 1975. generosity that will surely continue to serve as a positive impact in today’s society. Some of An outstanding citizen and educator, Super- an inspiration to all those who know her—and the boards she currently serves on are: Trans- intendent Martinez has made an unparalleled likely many that did not. Action Florida Advisory Council, The Contigo impact in the educational community of the Louise and her husband, Charlie, moved to Fund Community Board, the National Network central coast of California and our entire state North Haven with their three daughters in Latin Plus, and the Orlando Trans Collective. through 45 years of service. 1952 and soon became actively involved in In 2019, Ashley was appointed by Mayor Superintendent Martinez’s began her career the community and with a myriad of commu- Buddy Dyer as the Secretary for the City of as a paraprofessional in California’s Bay Area nity organizations, including the League of Orlando Census Complete Count Committee. before later becoming an elementary teacher. Women Voters, the Girl Scouts, and Ridge That same year, Ashley was honored with the After 20 years as an educator, she put her ex- Road School’s Parent Teacher Association. Voice of Equality award by Equality Florida pertise towards work as a school administrator Louise and Charlie were also founding mem- and she was also named one of Watermark’s with the Santa Clara County Office of Edu- bers of the Ridge Top Club, the first swimming Most Remarkable People of 2019 for her ad- cation and Gilroy Unified School District. club in the area to ‘‘eschew racial and reli- vocacy and leadership with the transgender In 2015, she became Superintendent of the gious discrimination.’’ Over the course of her community of Orlando. Salinas City Elementary School District. In this life, Louise served on fifty-two local, state and Ashley’s work has also earned her national role, she has distinguished herself as a pas- national boards and was passionately devoted recognition. Earlier this year, she was chosen sionate advocate for providing all students, re- to supporting many New Haven non-profits in- as an honoree of the 41 List for being a Latinx gardless of background, with a quality edu- cluding the International Festival of Arts and LGBTQ+ role model. cation that provides equitable opportunities for Ideas, the Long Wharf Theatre, the Elm f all learners. As a visionary leader, Super- Shakespeare Theater, St. Raphael’s Hospital intendent Martinez not only holds students and Foundation, and L.E.A.P. HONORING THE FAMILY LEGACY educators to high expectations, but also pro- Louise was the epitome of a ‘‘people-per- OF MCCLARD’S BAR-B-Q vides her own endless support so that all son.’’ She intrinsically understood the soul of goals can be attainable. a person—where their passions lay and how HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN Superintendent Martinez has also built best they could make a difference. Louise her- OF ARKANSAS strong support for her district in the local com- self was one of the most giving people I have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. She has launched a citywide literacy ever had the good fortune to know. She was campaign in Salinas to provide over 160,000 Thursday, June 18, 2020 affectionately known as the ‘‘matchmaker’’— residents with a free Early Literacy App and not because she matched people for love, but Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise mobilized leaders across Monterey County to because she could match people to the best today to honor the near-century-old legacy of work to end bullying. With her robust back- ways in which they could contribute to the McClard’ s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs, Arkansas. ground in building local and regional partner- community. Louise connected people with Founded by Gladys and Alex McClard in ships, Superintendent Martinez was selected complimenting talents, ensuring the success of 1928, the fourth generation of the McClard to organize Salinas Founder’s Day, to cele- countless organizations and events. In a word, family, represented by owners Scott and brate the city’s 150th birthday, and the Salinas she was remarkable. Shannon McClard, keeps its doors open City Elementary School District’s Sesqui- I myself benefitted from her unique talents. today. centennial Commemoration. With these two Louise was one of the first people to approach In the last century, McClard’s has been a events, Superintendent Martinez brought indi- and encourage me to run for Congress. I re- cultural icon of the Hot Springs area, gathering viduals from all backgrounds in our community member her coming to me and asking if I long lines of customers outside its doors on together to celebrate the City of Salinas and would ever consider running, and when I re- Albert Pike Road. Known for barbecue pork, its outstanding students. Recognizing the sup- plied that I was, she said, ‘‘let me introduce ribs, tamales, and infamous barbecue sauce, port of the community around her, Super- you to . . .’’ and the rest, as they say, is his- the barbecue joint is a local favorite, even intendent Martinez is well-known to distinguish tory. I, like so many others, consider myself noted to be a favorite of President Bill Clin- the stellar efforts of those she works with at fortunate to have called her my friend. ton’s during his upbringing in Hot Springs. every possible opportunity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.018 E18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E551 In addition to her work in her role with the HONORING DR. ROY WEAVER in honoring the late Gail Orcutt of Pleasant Salinas City Elementary School District, Su- Hill, Iowa as Iowan of the Week. perintendent Martinez has been an exemplary HON. GREG PENCE A lifelong Iowan, Gail worked as a teacher citizen and community member. She has won OF INDIANA for more than three decades before retiring in countless awards, serves as a member and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2008. Two years later, after experiencing what leader in many local and regional organiza- she thought was a case of spring allergies, tions, and produced a three series Leadership Thursday, June 18, 2020 Gail was diagnosed with lung cancer: a big Institute so that others can learn from her own Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to surprise for someone who had never smoked. success. honor the work of Dr. Roy Weaver, dean of Upon discovering her illness was caused by Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recog- Ball State University’s Teachers College and a radon, she embarked on a years-long effort to nize the dedication and work of Super- pillar of Indiana’s education community. Dr. educate herself and others on the dangers of intendent Martinez. I ask my distinguished col- Weaver has been a fixture at Ball State Uni- radon exposure and importance of mitigation, leagues to join me in recognizing Super- versity in Muncie, Indiana for nearly 40 years all while battling lung cancer as a chronic ill- intendent Martinez and to congratulate her on as a faculty member, associate dean, and ness and using her experiences to inspire her well-earned retirement. I extend my most dean of Teachers College, and is retiring on hope in others fighting cancer. earnest appreciation to Superintendent Mar- June 30. tinez for her service to our community. Dr. Weaver is a Hoosier in the best sense During my first year in Congress, my team f of the word, spending most of his career in the and I had the pleasure of working with Gail on Muncie area. He is a two-time graduate from multiple occasions to raise awareness of im- HONORING ANGUS L. BRADSHAW Ball State University, earning his bachelor’s portant issues in health care. She lent her AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN degree in English in 1968 and his master’s de- voice to roundtable discussions on affordability CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR PRIDE gree in curriculum and instruction in 1971. He of prescription drugs and accessibility to qual- MONTH was a classroom teacher at Muncie Central ity care, and her powerful, personal story al- High School where he taught Language Arts ways made an impact on everyone present. HON. DARREN SOTO and coached the tennis, speech, and debate She was a frequent contributor to community OF FLORIDA teams. Dr. Weaver earned his Ed.D. from Indi- discussions held by organizations like AARP Iowa and American Cancer Society Cancer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ana University in 1975 and worked at the Uni- versity of Southern California for five years. In Action Network, all with an aim of educating Thursday, June 18, 2020 1980, he returned to his alma mater, and others. She spent time passionately advo- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Angus L. Brad- served with distinction as associate professor cating to state legislators and lawmakers in shaw is a thriving nonprofit leader serving of curriculum, professor of curriculum, asso- Washington for policies that would better in- Central Florida. A native of Central Florida, ciate dean, and spent 19 years over two tours form the public about radon and mandate Mr. Bradshaw graduated with a bachelor’s de- of duty as dean of Teachers College. radon testing in schools. She still found time gree in Business Administration at Florida Ag- During his career, Dr. Weaver has been a to volunteer for organizations like Free to riculture & Mechanical University (FAMU) with staunch supporter of education innovation and Breathe and participate in the American Lung the help of several scholarships. He began his educational choice. At Ball State University, he Association’s Fight for Air Climb—Des Moines, love for community-oriented care after sur- managed the operation of the award-winning climbing the stairs of multiple downtown build- viving childhood cancer himself. This experi- laboratory school, Muncie Burris. He assisted ings post-treatment with one lung. Suffice it to ence led Mr. Bradshaw to involve himself in in the creation of one of the nation’s finest say, she was a unique force for positive his community through routine volunteerism high schools, the Indiana Academy for change. and philanthropy at the young age of 14. Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, which I would be remiss if I did not take this op- Mr. Bradshaw has been supporting the mis- serves gifted and talented high school juniors portunity to follow in Gail’s footsteps and edu- sion of Miracle of Love, Inc. an HIV service or- and seniors. He oversaw the creation of Ball cate Iowans about radon testing and mitiga- ganization in Orlando, FL. since 2002. He be- State University’s Office of Charter Schools, tion. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive came its Executive Director in 2016 and is becoming Indiana’s only public university to gas; you cannot see, smell, or taste it, but it known for his constant smile and fun-loving, authorize charter schools. may be present in your home or school build- compassionate demeanor. A revered leader in As a testament to his outstanding career, ing. While harmless in small amounts, breath- the organization and in the community, Mr. Dr. Weaver was awarded Ball State Univer- ing in elevated levels of radon can lead to se- sity’s Outstanding Administrative Service Bradshaw is equally known for his fierce focus rious illness. Radon is the second-leading on making the mission. He believes it is inte- Award and recognized by the National Asso- cause of lung cancer, and we lose hundreds gral to do so with each employee and each ciation for Gifted Children with its Educator of of Iowans every year to this illness. Five out client’s self-respect, dignity, and morale intact. the Year award. He is also a respected schol- of every seven homes in Iowa have an unac- Mr. Bradshaw is aware that passion is not al- ar and the author of six books on a variety of ceptable level of radon, and it is rec- ways enough, and he continually places him- education topics. ommended homeowners test their homes for self in the position of a student; learning and Dr. Weaver has been a tremendous positive radon every two years. The Iowa Radon Hot- applying those lessons to improve services force for education in Indiana, and in the na- line at 1–800–383–5992 is a valuable re- and outcomes for those under his leadership. tion. He will be missed by his friends and col- source to not only get answers to your ques- For this, he is valued by each of his team leagues at Ball State University, but his retire- tions, but also to order a testing kit to keep members and is seen as a community cham- ment is well-earned. On behalf of Hoosiers in you and your family safe. pion with upstanding repute. This has also Indiana’s 6th District, I congratulate Dr. Wea- given him expertise in many other areas; in- ver and thank him for his many contributions I admire Gail’s courage, grace, and grit in cluding social services, housing, and fund- to our great state. the face of unimaginable challenge. Her leg- raising. f acy of teaching, advocating, and giving hope Angus serves on multiple municipal commit- to those battling cancer is a beautiful example tees in the Orlando Metropolitan area. These HONORING GAIL ORCUTT AS THE of Iowan values: persevering through difficult include Vice-Chair of the Membership Com- IOWAN OF THE WEEK times, bettering the lives of those around you mittee for Ryan White Part A—Orlando EMA through hard work and dedication, and leaving Health Services Planning Council; Executive HON. CYNTHIA AXNE something meaningful behind for future gen- Committee Member for the Housing Oppor- OF IOWA erations. Her work made a difference. I extend tunity for People with AIDS Advisory Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my sincere condolences to her loved ones mittee; Equality Florida Board Member; an Ex- during this difficult time and am keeping them ecutive Planning Committee Member of Thursday, June 18, 2020 in my prayers. Iowa is a better place because SMART Ride, the second largest AIDS charity Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to of neighbors like Gail Orcutt, and I am proud bicycle rides in the U.S. ask the House of Representatives to join me to honor her as Iowan of the Week.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.022 E18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 18, 2020 HONORING GUENET GITTENS-ROB- board believes women are stronger together He began his career as a special education ERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED and that programs that help women overcome teacher at Camden and Pennsauken High LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA challenges will ultimately benefit them and Schools, where he also served as Assistant FOR CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HER- their communities. Coach for a myriad of different sports teams. ITAGE MONTH Each year, MWF generally awards scholar- After teaching for 13 years for Camden and ships to women ‘‘who are generally non-tradi- Pennsauken High Schools, he later moved to HON. DARREN SOTO tional students or women who are under- Timber Creek Regional High School where he OF FLORIDA served, underprivileged or have dealt with a continued to teach students for an additional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES variety of struggles including but not limited to 13 years. Thursday, June 18, 2020 homelessness or poverty, health issues, learn- After more than a decade of inspiring, ing disabilities, domestic-violence, foster care, coaching, and shaping the lives of the stu- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Guenet single- or teen motherhood.’’ dents who attend Timber Creek Regional High Gittens-Roberts is CEO of GGR Marketing & Any Montana woman, regardless of age or School, Chuck is recognized as the Educator Public Relations, a company which currently social, economic, or cultural differences, may of the Year. He is beloved amongst his advi- markets and/or produces some of the largest apply for the scholarship or participate in edu- sors, his pupils, and his teams. The connec- Caribbean Festivals in Orlando including the cational workshops or mentorship program. tions he makes, along with his ability to inspire Caribbean Fusion Festival in Kissimmee, the The goal is always the same: empower and engage, with all students allows him to Orlando Carnival Downtown, and the Carib- women to overcome obstacles, improve them- excel in his position as a special education bean American Heritage Month Festival. She selves, and better their community. teacher. is responsible for developing and directing One specific example of success, which is Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in their communication strategy while also man- near and dear to Cindy’s heart, is a woman honoring Chuck Newsom, of Brigantine, New aging the agency’s outreach to the advertising, MWF helped during its first five years. The Jersey, a dedicated public-school educator charitable, and business communities. GGR woman in her early 60s was married, and her who continues to inspire hundreds of students Marketing & Public Relations was formed to husband worked and provided for them. Unfor- throughout all of South Jersey. develop and execute programs aimed at tunately, he had a stroke that forced him to f reaching multicultural communities and niche end his career. The couple were not situated markets utilizing an effective mixture of rela- for retirement, and she faced the challenge of HONORING LLOYD PHILLIPS AS A tionship marketing, event marketing, and finding a good-paying job. To earn what the DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CEN- branding through social media and traditional couple needed, she needed to go back to TRAL FLORIDA FOR CARIBBEAN media sources. They offer a broad range of school. MWF paid for her to get the education AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH services that include marketing, public rela- she needed, she became an office assistant, tions, branding, special event planning and and she began providing for the family. Cindy HON. DARREN SOTO management, sponsorship and fundraising, says it’s scary to be put in that situation, but OF FLORIDA business development, and media relations. the woman’s grit and determination brought IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gittens-Roberts is also the publisher of Car- her success. Thursday, June 18, 2020 ibbean American Passport News Magazine, This week, the foundation, which received the largest and only Caribbean owned State- over 250 applications for its 2020 scholar- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Lloyd Phillips wide Newspaper in Florida. Caribbean Amer- ships, will announce the recipients. While was born in Guyana and relocated to the ican Passport is heading into its 10th year in MWF usually awards four annual scholarships, United States with his parents and siblings in September and covers the people of the it will provide seven scholarships this year to 1969. He completed his high school education English, French and Spanish communities in Montana women across our state. in Brooklyn, New York where his quest for Florida. Through their publishing arm, they Madam Speaker, for nurturing and encour- higher learning led him to enroll at Brooklyn ´ were responsible for the publication of Mision aging Montana women, helping change their College. He attained a bachelor’s degree in Boricua, a Spanish publication designed to lives, and supporting them in their success, I Economics and then went to Long Island Uni- raise awareness for the Puerto Rican commu- recognize Cindy O’Boyle of Kalispell for her versity where he graduated with an MBA in Fi- nity to vote in the 2016 election. Spirit of Montana. nance. As an active member of the community, f Lloyd worked at Barclays Bank before being Gittens-Roberts serves as President of the hired at the number one investment banking Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce. CHUCK NEWSOM firm, Goldman Sachs & Company, where he She also served as the vice president of the worked in the Special Accounts Department. Central Florida Association of Black Journal- HON. DONALD NORCROSS Lloyd subsequently worked his way up to Su- ists and vice president of the Guyanese Amer- OF NEW JERSEY pervising Manager of the Special Accounts ican Cultural Association of Central Florida in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trading Desk. addition to being actively involved in Greater Lloyd’s career at Goldman Sachs ended Orlando Cares and United Foundation of Cen- Thursday, June 18, 2020 during an economic downturn and decided to tral Florida, two organizations focused on Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise embark on a career change, joining the ranks youth mentoring programs. today to honor and commend the Brigantine, of the Uniformed Services in New York City. f New Jersey resident Chuck Newsom, Timber He rose to the rank of Captain before taking RECOGNIZING CINDY O’BOYLE Creek High School Educator of the Year 2020. an early retirement. This year we honor Chuck Newsom, a dedi- With a young but growing family, Lloyd and cated educator at Timber Creek Regional High his wife Delilah decided to relocate to Florida, HON. GREG GIANFORTE School, on his receipt of the 2020 Timber so that their children can live in an environ- OF MONTANA Creek Regional High School Educator of the ment better suited to their needs. The family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year award. In addition to his role as a special settled in Kissimmee, where Lloyd is currently Thursday, June 18, 2020 education teacher, he serves as football President of the Caribbean and Floridian As- Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise coach, basketball coach, head coach of the sociation. He was also the President of the today to honor Cindy O’Boyle of Kalispell for girls’ volleyball team and is a role model for all Commonwealth Alliance Association, Vice- encouraging, empowering, and uplifting his students. President of the Guyanese-American Cultural women throughout Montana through the Mon- Prior to his career of being a special edu- Association, President of the Guyanese-Amer- tana Woman Foundation (MWF). Sixteen cation teacher at Timber Creek Regional High ican Diaspora United, and Vice-President of years ago, Cindy founded MWF and serves as School, Newsom pursued a degree in law and the Strafford Park Home-Owners Association. its executive director. The 50I(c)(3) nonprofit justice at Glassboro State College. He grad- He was also appointed as an Educational Re- organization’s mission is to help all Montana uated in 1980 with career aspirations of going source Ambassador by the University of Guy- women reach their full potential through into law enforcement but changed course ana, awarded a Certificate of Special Con- mentorship, workshops, and scholarships the when he received a job offer as a Union Iron- gressional Recognition, presented by Con- group provides. worker. After 10 years in the profession, gressman HAKEEM JEFFRIES for his work with Cindy says she knows how important it is Chuck decided to go back to school and earn the Guyanese Cultural Association of New for women to support women. The group’s a teaching certificate from Rowan University. York, and recognized by the City Council of

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AYANNA PRESSLEY dies Auxiliary, the women’s branch of one of women, and BIPOC, among other under- OF MASSACHUSETTS New Haven’s Italian-American Societies and served and underprivileged communities. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an organization she led for decades before is a member of the Association of Fundraising stepping down only a few short years ago. Professionals Central Florida Chapter and Thursday, June 18, 2020 She was also a dedicated communicant of St. serves on the board of directors for Ms. PRESSLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Michael’s Church, Connecticut’s oldest Italian LoveyLoaves Special Needs Rescue and today to ask the House of Representatives to church, organizing and supporting fundraisers Sanctuary. She is honored to be recognized join me in honoring and celebrating the life of and even serving as its bookkeeper for a time. as an LGBTQ+ Community Leader in Central Ms. Aubri Esters, an outspoken and beloved She worked to revive the Columbus Day cele- Florida and is proud to serve such a diverse activist. bration in New Haven and was a constant and deserving community. She owes much of Aubri was a voice for the unheard. She was presence at Wooster Square’s annual Cherry her success to the mentors she has had along unabashed in sharing her story and her lived Blossom Festival. She was a member, and her professional journey, as well as the staff, experiences to advocate for the wellbeing of often served in the leadership, of most of the board, and volunteers at The Center, her fam- those most marginalized, including other Italian-American clubs and organizations in the ily and friends, and the great community lead- transgender individuals, people with disabil- community. Theresa understood the impor- ers she feels privileged to work alongside. ities, people with substance use disorders, tance of preserving and sharing that culture When she is not busy with her leadership and and trauma survivors. and those traditions with new generations. advocacy responsibilities, she enjoys spending In addition to serving on the Commonwealth She was, in a word, remarkable. time with her family, dogs, and recently dis- of Massachusetts’ Harm Reduction Commis- Theresa was a matriarch in the Wooster covered a passion for hydroponic gardening. sion, Aubri co-founded the organization SIFMA Square community, much like my own mother, f Now!, a coalition dedicated to building public Luisa. They were, in fact, great friends and it HONORING THE LIFE OF SAINT support for supervised consumption sites and was a friendship that remained strong until my PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD other life-saving harm reduction efforts. mother’s passing just two years ago. Both CHAIR MARNY XIONG Whether on the ground working directly with Theresa and my mother were forces of nature impacted communities or in the Massachu- in their own rights, and when they got to- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM setts State House advocating for progressive gether, there was no stopping them. It was at OF MINNESOTA health policies that center those most vulner- their feet that I learned the importance of com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able, Aubri was committed to saving lives. munity and it is on their shoulders that I stand On Thursday, June 11th, our community lost today. I would not be who I am today without Thursday, June 18, 2020 a true activist leader, table shaker and accom- their influence so I will be forever grateful for Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, today I plice in the fight for health care justice. Aubri their guidance and support. rise to honor the life of Ms. Marny Xiong, will be missed dearly, but her legacy lives on Theresa was an extraordinary friend, men- Chairwoman of the Saint Paul Public Schools in the policy she helped to create, in the tor, and community leader. I like so many oth- Board of Education who passed away from hearts of her fellow activists, and in the minds ers consider myself fortunate to have known COVID–19 at the age of 31 on Sunday, June of policy makers who she engaged and en- her. She was so much more than a friend— 7, 2020. Ms. Xiong was a trailblazing young lightened. she was family. I am heartbroken at her loss, activist, community leader, and a dedicated Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- but I know her memory will live on. I extend advocate for young people and strong public resentatives to join me in recognizing the life my deepest sympathies to Theresa’s daugh- schools. Gender equity and racial justice were of Aubri Esters and her contributions to the ters, Nettie and Francis, as well as her four the core values that defined her public service. Massachusetts 7th Congressional District. We grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in po- remember Aubri with tremendous gratitude for Throughout her life, she touched the lives of litical science and African and African-Amer- her life-saving advocacy. May she forever rest many and hers is a legacy that will continue ican studies, Ms. Xiong began working in the in power. to inspire both those who knew her and gen- local nonprofit community. In 2017 she was f erations to come. elected to the Saint Paul Public Schools Board f of Education, demonstrating strong advocacy HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY to improve our public schools. She played an OF THERESA CARRANO ARGENTO HONORING TOMMI PRITCHETT AS important role in building support necessary to A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN pass a bond referendum in 2018 that directed HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR PRIDE needed additional needed funding to Saint OF CONNECTICUT MONTH Paul schools. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When Ms. Xiong became Chairwoman of the Board in January of this year, her leader- Thursday, June 18, 2020 HON. DARREN SOTO OF FLORIDA ship abilities became evident as she con- Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fronted dual crises of the district’s first ever the heaviest of hearts that I rise today to pay teachers’ strike and the COVID–19 pandemic. tribute to the life and legacy of one of the pil- Thursday, June 18, 2020 Ms. Xiong worked respectfully and collabo- lars of New Haven’s Italian-American commu- Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Tommi ratively with Superintendent Joe Gothard and nity and my dear friend, Theresa Carrano Pritchett currently serves as the Director of labor leaders to reach a successful resolution Argento. She lived a long, full life and our Development and Kissimmee Program Man- to the strike in early March. Only a short time community will not be the same without her. ager for LGBT+ Center Orlando, Incorporated. later, in response to the COVID–19 pandemic, One of six children, Theresa grew up in the She is a native of Central Florida, earned her she helped to steer the district’s unprece- Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven. Bachelor of Arts in English at Rollins College, dented transition to distance learning for more Her father owned a ‘‘specialty market,’’ selling and has received several certificates from the than 37,000 students. It is heartbreaking that imported fruit from California—pears, oranges, Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy and Non- this pandemic has now taken one of our com- and cherries, all individually wrapped in color- profit Leadership. munity’s rising leaders. coded paper. Her mother was an immigrant Her journey in public service began in 2010 Ms. Xiong is survived by her parents, Mr. from Italy. When the stock market crashed, when she volunteered for a local non-profit or- Zahoua Xiong and See Xiong, and her seven her father nearly lost the store. Instead of fold- ganization’s booth at the Gay Days Expo. She siblings: two sisters and five brothers, as well ing as so many others had, her father found continued as a volunteer with Paws Care for as two brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, four work, as did she and her siblings, and her two years as their marketing and events coor- nieces and nephews. Marny will be remem- mother was left to run the family business. It dinator; to which she attributes her love of bered as a caring community organizer, a

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Please join me to celebrate the life of Ms. from Des Moines PD visited 90-year-old Earl, Marny Xiong and her work to create a brighter a fellow veteran, on his birthday to share in In 2016, under the guidance and direction of future for all students. the socially distanced celebration. Dr. Roberto Ortiz, Juan started Bliss CARES, f Waukee Police Department’s Sgt. Hector a nonprofit organization in Orlando. The mis- Arias and Officer Gilchrist have been lending sion of Bliss CARES is to save lives by treat- HONORING IOWA LAW ENFORCE- a helping hand passing out free Waukee Com- ing and preventing the spread of HIV, Hepa- MENT AS IOWANS OF THE WEEK munity School District Grab & Go Meals and titis and STD’s. They strive to serve every per- devices to help students participate in virtual son who walks through their doors, regardless HON. CYNTHIA AXNE learning from home. of ability to pay. Bliss CARES has provided OF IOWA Just before schools moved to distance FREE HIV, STD and Hepatitis testing and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learning this spring, Council Bluffs Police Chief services to more than 1987 clients and has Thursday, June 18, 2020 Tim Carmody visited Mrs. Nickerson’s class of spent over $1.8 million on their much-needed first graders at Rue Elementary School to par- medical care. Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, National Po- ticipate in the Read Across America Program. lice Week is a time for Iowans and people Having recently welcomed Officer Deana Roth While leading a caring, and results driven across the U.S. to celebrate local law enforce- and Officer Meghan Thomson to the force, team, Juan has created 5 lifesaving programs ment officers who serve and protect our com- Chief Carmody is now leading his team in im- for Central Florida. These include: munities, and to honor the fallen heroes who portant efforts like educating the public on how TRANSformation, a 7-part conversational lost their lives in the line of duty. These brave to identify and avoid door-to-door sales scams educational program to assist the Transgender men and women in uniform have dedicated during the Coronavirus outbreak. their lives to essential public service, and Our police officers’ contributions to our com- community and sponsors name changes for some have given the ultimate sacrifice. The munity don’t end at handing out meals and transgender persons interested in the process; COVID–19 pandemic may delay public cere- spending time in the classroom. Faced with Sweet Dreams Emergency Housing, an in- monies to recognize these individuals, but we the additional health risks presented by this novative program created to help Transgender can still take time this week to remember pandemic, our police officers continue to ex- individuals have a safe place to sleep that in- those we have lost, share our support for their hibit honor and bravery by serving their neigh- loved ones, and thank those who continue to cludes services for mental health counseling bors. They go to work knowing they could and substance abuse; serve. come face-to-face with Coronavirus, and that it Law enforcement officers do far more than is only one of the challenges they encounter the Bliss Health Insurance Subsidy Pro- safeguard our lives and property. Today, com- while on duty. Because of their dedication and gram, which grants lifesaving medical care to munity policing involves officers working in sacrifice, it is my pleasure to honor members STD positive individuals without insurance and partnership with organizations and neighbor- of central and southwest Iowa’s law enforce- hoods to create safer spaces. Not only are po- the Bridge Program, which provides access ment community by nominating them as our to medical care, treatment, mental health, lab- lice responding to calls for help and providing Iowans of the Week. support on the street, they’re also in our oratory tests, vaccines, transportation, and schools teaching kids how to make good f grants copay assistance for medications and choices so they can continue on a path toward HONORING JUAN RODRIGUEZ AS A doctor’s visits. The program was designed to success. There is no shortage of stories of of- DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CEN- provide comprehensive medical care to the ficers from my district going above and be- TRAL FLORIDA FOR PRIDE uninsured and underinsured populations who yond on the job. MONTH have a STD or need preventive care. In late March as the community closed up shop to slow the spread of COVID–19, the HON. DARREN SOTO Last, but not least, Juan’s nonprofit grants Creston Police Department covered its front free access to the PrEP and PEP-Program, OF FLORIDA one designed to provide immediate care for all doors and windows in a display of colorful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paper hearts as a symbol of hope for Iowans individuals who believe they may have been during this trying time. Thursday, June 18, 2020 exposed to the HIV virus. This program pre- Earlier this month Des Moines Police Sgt. Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Juan has in- vents HIV from entering the blood stream, Paul Parizek spent National Teacher Appre- vested 19 years working in the HIV arena. In thus reducing HIV cases in Central Florida.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:49 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A18JN8.033 E18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS Thursday, June 18, 2020 Daily Digest Senate Extradition Treaty with the Republic of Croatia Chamber Action (Treaty Doc. No. 116–2); Routine Proceedings, pages S3073–S3111 Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Measures Introduced: Twenty-four bills and five Relating to International Civil Aviation (Treaty Doc. resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. No. 116–3); and 3994–4017, and S. Res. 628–632. Pages S3101–02 Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Measures Reported: Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (Treaty Doc. No. 116–4). S. 1069, to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National The treaties were transmitted to the Senate today, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to estab- considered as having been read for the first time, and lish a constituent-driven program to provide a dig- referred, with accompanying papers, to the Com- ital information platform capable of efficiently inte- mittee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be print- grating coastal data with decision-support tools, ed. Pages S3109–10 training, and best practices and to support collection Wilson Nomination—Cloture: Senate began of priority coastal geospatial data to inform and im- consideration of the nomination of Cory T. Wilson, prove local, State, regional, and Federal capacities to of Mississippi, to be United States Circuit Judge for manage the coastal region. (S. Rept. No. 116–234) the Fifth Circuit. Page S3094 Page S3100 A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Measures Passed: sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Commemorating Otto Frederick Warmbier: Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged agreement of Thursday, June 18, 2020, a vote on from further consideration of S. Res. 623, com- cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, June memorating Otto Frederick Warmbier and con- 22, 2020. Page S3094 demning the North Korean regime for their contin- Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- ued human rights abuses, and the resolution was ate took the following action: then agreed to. Pages S3091–92 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- Women Veterans Appreciation Day: Committee tive Session. Page S3094 on the Judiciary was discharged from further consid- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- eration of S. Res. 616, designating June 12, 2020, tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S3094 as ‘‘Women Veterans Appreciation Day’’, and the A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- resolution was then agreed to. Page S3110 viding that Senate resume consideration of the nomi- American Eagle Day: Senate agreed to S. Res. nation at approximately 3 p.m., on Monday, June 630, designating June 20, 2020, as ‘‘American Eagle 22, 2020. Page S3111 Day’’ and celebrating the recovery and restoration of Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United lowing nominations: States. Page S3110 By 51 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. EX. 123), Justin Honoring the life of David Dorn: Senate agreed Reed Walker, of Kentucky, to be United States Cir- to S. Res. 631, honoring the life and service of cuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. David Dorn and expressing condolences to the fam- Pages S3075–91, S3092–94 ily of David Dorn. Pages S3110–11 Sethuraman Panchanathan, of Arizona, to be Di- rector of the National Science Foundation for a term Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction of six years. of secrecy was removed from the following treaties: D508

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:27 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D18JN0.REC D18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with DIGEST June 18, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D509 William Zollars, of Kansas, to be a Governor of Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. the United States Postal Service for a term expiring (Total—123) Page S3094 December 8, 2022. Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Vincent F. DeMarco, of New York, to be United journed at 4:03 p.m., until 3 p.m. on Monday, June States Marshal for the Eastern District of New York 22, 2020. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of for the term of four years. the Majority Leader in today’s Record on page Donald Lee Moak, of Florida, to be a Governor of S3111.) the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2022. Peter M. McCoy, Jr., of South Carolina, to be Committee Meetings United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina for the term of four years. Pages S3108–09 (Committees not listed did not meet) Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: NOMINATIONS Caroline A. Crenshaw, of the District of Colum- Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a bia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange hearing to examine the nominations of Lieutenant Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2024. General Daniel R. Hokanson, ARNG, to be general Bradley D. Hansell, of Virginia, to be a Deputy and Chief of the National Guard Bureau, who was Under Secretary of Defense. introduced by Senator Wyden, and General Gustave Kyle Hauptman, of Maine, to be a Member of the F. Perna, USA, for reappointment to the grade of National Credit Union Administration Board for a general and to be Chief Operating Officer, Project term expiring August 2, 2025. Warp Speed, who was introduced by Senator Jones, Cynthia Kierscht, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador both of the Department of Defense, after the nomi- to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. nees testified and answered questions in their own Geeta Pasi, of New York, to be Ambassador to behalf. the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. James P. Arguelles, of California, to be United COVID–19 States District Judge for the Eastern District of Cali- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded fornia. a hearing to examine COVID–19 and international Fred Joseph Federici III, of New Mexico, to be pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, in- United States District Judge for the District of New cluding, S. 3829, to advance the global health secu- Mexico. rity and diplomacy objectives of the United States, Brenda M. Saiz, of New Mexico, to be United improve coordination among the relevant Federal de- States District Judge for the District of New Mexico. partments and agencies implementing United States Page S3111 foreign assistance for global health security, and Measures Placed on the Calendar: more effectively enable partner countries to strength- Pages S3074, S3099 en and sustain resilient health systems and supply Executive Communications: Pages S3099–S3100 chains with the resources, capacity, and personnel required to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to Petitions and Memorials: Page S3100 infectious disease threats before they become Additional Cosponsors: Page S3102 pandemics, after receiving testimony from James Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Richardson, Director of Foreign Assistance, Depart- Pages S3102–08 ment of State; Chris Milligan, Counselor, United States Agency for International Development; and Additional Statements: Page S3099 Garrett Grigsby, Director, Office of Global Affairs, Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S3108 Department of Health and Human Services.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:27 Jun 19, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D18JN0.REC D18JNPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with DIGEST D510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 18, 2020 House of Representatives communications Act’’; H.R. 3682, the ‘‘Land Grand Chamber Action and Acequia Traditional Use Recognition and Con- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 53 pub- sultation Act’’; H.R. 5040, the ‘‘Aerial Incursion Re- lic bills, H.R. 7232–7284; and 4 resolutions, H. percussion (AIR) Safety Act of 2019’’; H.R. 7045, to Res. 1008–1011 were introduced. Pages H2403–06 require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2407–08 study on lands that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai’i, and for other purposes; and H.R. Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: 7099, to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel H.R. 4091, to amend the America COMPETES of Coconino National Forest Land in the State of Ar- Act to reauthorize the ARPA–E program, and for izona. Testimony was heard from Robert K. Masuda, other purposes, with an amendment (H. Rept. First Deputy, Hawai’i Department of Land and Nat- 116–432); and ural Resources; and public witnesses. H.R. 5803, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union, with an THE UNEMPLOYMENT PANDEMIC: amendment (H. Rept. 116–433, Part 1). Page H2403 ADDRESSING AMERICA’S JOBS CRISIS Announcement by the Speaker: The Speaker an- Committee on Oversight and Reform: Select Sub- nounced that, without objection, notwithstanding committee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing section 3 of House Resolution 981, further consider- entitled ‘‘The Unemployment Pandemic: Addressing ation of the veto message and the joint resolution, America’s Jobs Crisis’’. Testimony was heard from House Joint Resolution 76, is postponed until the public witnesses. legislative day of June 26, 2020, and on that legisla- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE tive day, the House shall proceed to the constitutional question of reconsideration and dispose of such Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Full question without intervening motion. Page H2401 Committee concluded a markup on H.R. 2, the ‘‘IN- VEST in America Act’’. H.R. 2 was ordered re- Senate Referrals: S. 712 was held at the desk. S. ported, as amended. 3731 was held at the desk. Page H2401 Senate Message: Message received from the Senate TAX RELIEF TO SUPPORT WORKERS AND by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the FAMILIES DURING THE COVID–19 House today appears on page H2401. RECESSION Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no Yea and Nay Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Se- votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were lect Revenue Measures held a hearing entitled ‘‘Tax no quorum calls. Relief to Support Workers and Families during the COVID–19 Recession’’. Testimony was heard from Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- public witnesses. journed at 10:03 a.m. EMERGING TRENDS IN ONLINE FOREIGN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS: SOCIAL MEDIA, Committee Meetings COVID–19, AND ELECTION SECURITY CLIMBING AGAIN: STAKEHOLDER VIEWS Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Com- ON RESUMING AIR TRAVEL IN THE mittee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Emerging Trends in COVID–19 ERA Online Foreign Influence Operations: Social Media, Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on COVID–19, and Election Security’’. Testimony was Transportation and Maritime Security held a hearing heard from public witnesses. entitled ‘‘Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views on Re- suming Air Travel in the COVID–19 Era’’. Testi- mony was heard from public witnesses. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. LEGISLATIVE MEASURES Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Na- NEW PUBLIC LAWS tional Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a hear- (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D505) ing on H.R. 244, the ‘‘Advancing Conservation and S. 3744, to condemn gross human rights viola- Education Act’’; H.R. 1267, the ‘‘B–47 Ridge Des- tions of ethnic Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and ignation Act’’; H.R. 2611, the ‘‘Public Lands Tele- calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, June 22 11 a.m., Monday, June 22

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Monday: House will meet in Pro Forma of the nomination of Cory T. Wilson, of Mississippi, to session at 11 a.m. be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Harder, Josh, Calif., E549 Scott, David, Ga., E547 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E548 Soto, Darren, Fla., E545, E548, E549, E549, E550, E551, Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E545, E548, E551, E554 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E545 E552, E552, E553, E554 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E547 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E549, E553 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E548 Bonamici, Suzanne, Ore., E547 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E552 Torres, Norma J., Calif., E546 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E546, E550, E553 Panetta, Jimmy, Calif., E550 Westerman, Bruce, Ark., E550 Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E546 Pence, Greg, Ind., E551 Gianforte, Greg, Mont., E547, E552 Pressley, Ayanna, Mass., E553

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