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Pdf Congressional Record to the Contrary, IG Roles E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION 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 — b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H2401 . 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.
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