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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 No. 28 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was that despite the warranted outcry we the Halls of Congress, disgusting in- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- saw in response to the Representative sinuations and bigotry must be con- pore (Mr. ESPAILLAT). from Minnesota’s irresponsible com- demned in all forms. Those who con- f ments, this is the new normal for the tinue the use of anti-Semitic rhetoric liberal base in America. should be held accountable for their ac- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO To be clear, anti-Semitism has be- tions. TEMPORE come an all-too-common occurrence in The Democrats should follow the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- politics among the Democrat base and high standards and the high bar that fore the House the following commu- the far left who see Israel as nothing the Republican leader has taken when nication from the Speaker: more than an extension of phantom it comes to committee assignments to WASHINGTON, DC, corruption and colonialism. those who make bigoted remarks. February 13, 2019. Politicians who appeal to this type of America must continue to stand to- I hereby appoint the Honorable ADRIANO ignorance are simply shoring up a new gether in support of Israel and in sup- ESPAILLAT to act as Speaker pro tempore on Democratic constituency. That is the port of peace in the Middle East and this day. ethos that primed the Minnesota Rep- the world. We must build upon our un- , resentative’s ludicrous and insulting breakable alliance with Israel and Speaker of the House of Representatives. accusation of ‘‘bought-and-paid-for’’ overcome the challenges that come f politicians who stand with Israel. with building a better, safer world. It is that type of loose, cheap, anti- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE f Semitic rhetoric that led to the rise of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Third Reich. It is clear to all of us, THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO ant to the order of the House of Janu- there are a couple of our new col- DO THAT WHICH IS RIGHT ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- leagues across the aisle that need to be The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nize Members from lists submitted by reminded. In fact, they need to admit Chair recognizes the gentleman from the majority and minority leaders for that the brutal regime of Iran con- (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. morning-hour debate. tinues to be the chief obstacle to peace Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, The Chair will alternate recognition and security in the Middle East, and still I rise, and I rise because I love my between the parties. All time shall be thus, the root of most all terrorism country. I rise because it is Black His- equally allocated between the parties, that threatens our homeland. tory Month, and I am always, during and in no event shall debate continue For decades, Iran’s funding of ter- Black History Month, amazed at what beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other rorism and extremist groups in the re- Dr. King called to our attention in his than the majority and minority leaders gion has fueled violence, civil war, and letter from the Birmingham jail. It is and the minority whip, shall be limited bloodshed. The Iranian Parliament lit- one of the great masterpieces of writ- to 5 minutes. erally burned the U.S. flag on their ten word in the history of our country. f parliament floor and chants, ‘‘death to I encourage all people to read his letter Israel,’’ and ‘‘death to America’’ in from the Birmingham jail. STAND BESIDE ISRAEL their streets. But I think that as important as it The SPEAKER pro tempore. The At home, all Americans must oppose is, it is equally as important to read Chair recognizes the gentleman from the radical and xenophobic boycott, di- the letter that Dr. King was responding Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. vestment, and sanctions movement to, because if you don’t read the letter Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise which are promulgated by the left. he is responding to in his letter, then today to call upon all Members of Con- This BDS campaign is peddled by intel- you cannot totally appreciate the let- gress to stand beside Israel and con- lectually dishonest anti-Semites whose ter from the Birmingham jail. front anti-Semitism, ethnic hatred, sole purpose is to attack Israel, at- I am not going to read the letter in and prejudice-driven boycotts, whether tempting to delegitimize and isolate it its entirety. I will just tell you a little at home, abroad, and certainly for from the rest of the world. bit about it. This letter—I hold a copy Members of this Chamber. Any Member of this congressional of it in my hand—was signed by eight We, as a country, cannot tolerate body with ties to the BDS movement of the leading citizens in the area, this behavior, and certainly this Cham- should renounce them immediately. We members of the clergy, all. These lead- ber has no room for bigotry. Further- must hold our elected officials ac- ing citizens were admonishing persons more, I must warn the general public countable. Whether on or in to proceed with caution.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.000 H13FEPT1 H1528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Dr. King reminds us, however, that Technical Education Caucus, and a sen- ness that there is no one-size-fits-all the time is always right to do what is ior member of the Education and Labor plan for success in life. I thank Con- right. Committee, I have long been aware of gressman LANGEVIN for his dedication They said in their letter, ‘‘But we are the importance of CTE programs that to this issue, and urge all of my col- convinced that these demonstrations provides learners of all ages with ca- leagues to support this important reso- are unwise and untimely.’’ The time is reer-ready skills. lution. always right to do what is right. From agriculture to the arts, from f And I would also add—this is not in marketing to manufacturing, CTE pro- Dr. King’s retort, but that we should grams work to develop America’s most CONFLICT IN YEMEN not allow political expediency to valuable resource: its people. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The trump the moral imperative to do what Together with my friend and col- Chair recognizes the gentleman from is right. The time is always right to do league, Congressman JIM LANGEVIN, co- Maryland (Mr. BROWN) for 5 minutes. what is right. chairman of the Career and Technical Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Speak- People are saying today: We should Education Caucus, we introduced a res- er, today the House is asserting its wait. We don’t have to move now. Let’s olution officially designating February constitutional responsibility by cut- wait. Let’s let something else happen as CTE month. I encourage all of my ting off U.S. involvement with the before we take any position. colleagues to sign on as cosponsors be- Saudi-led coalition in the devastating They go on to say in their letter, cause CTE truly benefits all Ameri- conflict in Yemen. I thank Representa- ‘‘We agree rather with certain local cans. tive KHANNA for leading on this issue. Negro leadership, which has called for CTE is taught in a range of settings: This brutal war has caused mass star- honest and open negotiation of racial from high school and area technical vation and cut off humanitarian aid issues in our area.’’ To the many who centers, to technical and 2-year com- from reaching those most in need. The say, let’s have a dialogue, let’s have a munity colleges. Millions of high number of casualties has exceeded half discussion about the race question; we school and college students are en- a million men, women, and children. need to talk about the race question. rolled in CTE programs across the Na- We don’t know if this legislation will I say to my dear brothers and sisters, tion, bringing CTE to every commu- reach the President’s desk or whether dear friends, and dear Members, this nity in the country. he will sign it, but with reporting that was written April 12, 1963. We have Fortunately, in July 2018, President Saudi coalition members have trans- been talking about the race question Trump signed into law the Strength- ferred U.S. weapons to terrorist groups long before this and since this. The ening Career and Technical Education in Yemen, and the Trump administra- time is always right to do that which is for the 21st Century Act. I authored tion choosing to ignore a deadline last right. this bill with Representative RAJA week to report on whether Saudi Dr. King reminded us that injustice KRISHNAMOORTHI and it aims to close Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman anywhere is a threat to justice every- the skills gap by modernizing Federal is responsible for the death of jour- where. He said that in his letter. That investment in CTE programs, and con- nalist Khashoggi, we must keep up the means that if we allow injustice to necting educators with industry stake- pressure to end U.S. involvement in exist in the White House as it relates holders. hostilities in Yemen. to bigotry, and xenophobia, and It marks the first major overhaul to At the end of the day, U.S. participa- homophobia, and Islamophobia, if we the Carl D. Perkins Career and Tech- tion in this war is illegal, having never allow it to exist in the White House, I nical Education Act since 2006. The been authorized by Congress. Perkins Act is important for edu- say to my dear brothers and sisters, it b 1015 is a threat to every house in this coun- cational institutions as well as local try. Injustice anywhere is still a threat businesses. Small business owners rely When the United States became in- to justice everywhere. upon Perkins programs to increase the volved with the Saudi-led war, this ac- So I happen to be one who is willing number of skilled candidates in emerg- tion was not covered by the Authoriza- to accept all of the criticisms, and all ing sectors. Future workers in fields tion for Use of Military Force issued by of the slings and arrows. Send them my such as manufacturing, information Congress in the wake of 9/11. The way. I will do what is right. technology, healthcare, and agri- Houthis, against whom the Saudi coali- The Constitution allows it, in fact, culture also rely on career and tech- tion is engaged, are not affiliated with my constituents demand it. It is time nical education programs to obtain the al-Qaida. But because of the 60-word for us to take the issue up again. It is skills necessary for high-skill, high- 2001 AUMF, three Presidents have going to happen, I say to my dear wage, family-sustaining jobs and ca- warped that limited authorization into brothers and sisters. I believe that we reers. enabling a global-spanning war, broad cannot allow bigotry and policy ema- Essentially, Mr. Speaker, we are pro- enough to cover airstrikes in the Khy- nating from the Presidency to go un- viding the education and tools to equip ber Pass and to boots on the ground in checked. a 21st century workforce for this Na- Niger. This AUMF contains no time So I can only say to you, impeach- tion. For students who pursue a career limits, no geographic constraints, and ment is the solution, and the place for in technical education, it isn’t some no need for congressional consent or that solution to be properly addressed kind of plan B option. CTE has estab- oversight. is the United States House of Rep- lished itself as a path that many high- In the last 17 years, the 2001 AUMF resentatives. Right here in this well. achieving students choose in pursuit of has been cited as statutory authority Impeachment is not dead. industry certification and hands-on for unclassified military actions in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- skills that they can use right away out more than 18 countries, and Congress bers are reminded to refrain from en- of high school in skills-based education has been left in the dark about many of gaging in personalities toward the programs or in college. these operations. Our men and women President. By modernizing the Federal invest- in uniform have deployed time and f ment in CTE programs, we can connect again, shouldering a heavy burden more educators with industry stake- while at the same time the public is be- CAREER AND TECHNICAL holders and close the skills gap in this coming more removed from the con- EDUCATION MONTH country. There are good jobs out there, flicts in which we are engaged. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The but people need to be qualified to get Today, less than 20 percent of the Chair recognizes the gentleman from them. A career in technical education Members of the 116th Congress were Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 is a pathway forward for each and present when this vote was taken in minutes. every one of these people. 2001. But after more than a decade of Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. CTE gives people from all walks of putting more and more war-making Mr. Speaker, February is Career and life an opportunity to succeed. During power in the hands of the President Technical Education Month. As co- CTE month, we celebrate the achieve- and greater burden on the shoulders of chair of the bipartisan Career and ments of students and spread aware- our troops, Congress must take a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.002 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1529 stand. We cannot continue to be side- grant funding would increase Arkan- Born and raised in Mountain View, lined from the decisions critical to our sans’ access to clinical trials and new Arkansas, Jim graduated from the Uni- national security. therapies, expand services for patients, versity of Central Arkansas before pur- The Constitution is clear. Congress, and create more healthcare jobs in cen- suing a lifelong career in community not the President, has the power to de- tral Arkansas. service and the outdoors. He served as clare war. The President can respond With 70 NCI-designated cancer cen- commissioner of the Arkansas Game to an imminent threat to the homeland ters across the country, not one is in and Fish Commission before or to U.S. personnel abroad, or if we Arkansas, and therefore, this is a vi- transitioning to 14 years on the board are attacked, but this is the only situa- tally important mission. of the National Wild Turkey Federa- tion in which he may dispense with I applaud the Rockefeller Institute’s tion, ultimately serving as president of congressional approval, because as cur- objective. the national chapter. rent law dictates, once the President RECOGNIZING BILL HOLMES Jim’s leadership helped lead toward initiates hostilities against a new Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I the expansion and improvement of enemy, Congress, not the President, rise today to recognize my friend, Bill habitat throughout the United States, dictates whether hostilities can con- Holmes, who passed away peacefully Mexico, and Canada. His service to the tinue. late last year. He left an indelible im- State of Arkansas and to wildlife and It would be wrong for Congress to pact on the Arkansas business commu- conservation causes will not be forgot- allow any President solely on his or nity. ten, and I join all Arkansans in con- her own authority and aside from an Bill dedicated over four decades of gratulating Jim on this achievement imminent, clear threat to sustain our his life to financial services, commu- and wish him much continued success. involvement in any conflict, especially nity banking, and government policy, RECOGNIZING THURMAN BOOTH’S RETIREMENT one so fraught as the conflict in most recently as CEO of the Arkansas Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I Yemen. The United States cannot Bankers Association. I was fortunate rise today to recognize the life of Thur- enter any conflict in the Middle East, to work with him throughout my busi- man Booth. Thurman retired earlier East Asia, or Africa with no clear ness career in Arkansas. this year after serving more than 52 strategy, no clear objectives, and no Among his friends, Bill was known years in wildlife services, most re- authorization from Congress. for his quick wit, mischievous smile, cently as the Arkansas director of The American people need answers, and ability to connect with others. Wildlife Services for the U.S. Depart- and our troops and their families de- Bill’s contributions to our State and ment of Agriculture. serve a public debate over the sac- our community banks will not be for- Thurman’s journey began at Lou- rifices we ask them to make. I under- gotten. I join all Arkansans in recog- isiana State University. He quickly stand that for many Members, after nizing Bill for his remarkable career joined the Bureau of Sport Fisheries close to two decades of war in Iraq and and his life well-lived. and Wildlife as a trainee and then be- Afghanistan, the idea of debating, let I extend my respect, affection, and came assistant State supervisor in the alone authorizing, new military action prayers to his wife, Rita, and their Division of Wildlife Services. He served is not going to be popular, even if war- family and friends. as the Wildlife Services lead in Arkan- ranted. But we were not elected to pass RECOGNIZING SYBIL JORDAN HAMPTON sas since 1968. the buck or abdicate our constitutional Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I We appreciate his service to con- responsibility. We must debate these rise today to recognize my friend, Sybil servation and to the Game and Fish issues. Jordan Hampton, who was recently Commission, and I wish him a great re- Mr. Speaker, as a combat veteran awarded the alumni award from the tirement. and a Member of Congress, I know it is University of for providing f one of our most important and solemn leadership in advancing social justice GUN VIOLENCE responsibilities to decide when and how and equity in our society. we send Americans into harm’s way. Sybil grew up in Little Rock, Arkan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We cannot shirk that responsibility be- sas, and in 1962, in the aftermath of the Chair recognizes the gentleman from cause of its gravity. We must embrace Little Rock Nine integration of Central Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) for 5 minutes. the tough decisions our role requires us High in 1957, Sybil became the first Af- Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I don’t to carry out. rican American student to complete know what it is like to lose a child to I hope today is the beginning of our her entire education at Little Rock gun violence. My words are not suffi- long-overdue debate over the AUMF Central High School. cient to describe that pain. and the true costs of war on our coun- She went on to earn her bachelor’s These are the words of Patricia Oli- try and the men and women who fight degree from Earlham College, a mas- ver, the mother of Joaquin Oliver. Joa- and die serving it. ter’s degree in elementary education quin was killed 1 year ago tomorrow at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High f from the , and a second master’s degree and doctorate School in Parkland, Florida. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE from . Dear Representative DEUTCH: I am writing The SPEAKER pro tempore. The After working as a higher education to you to plead with you to ensure that other Chair recognizes the gentleman from administrator and philanthropist, mothers and fathers do not have to endure this gut-wrenching pain, the senseless and Arkansas (Mr. HILL) for 5 minutes. Sybil returned to Little Rock to be- come president of the Winthrop Rocke- unnecessary loss of life, liberty, and the pur- Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I suit of happiness for my family. rise today in recognition of National feller Foundation, focusing on building My name is Patricia Oliver. My beautiful Cancer Prevention Month and to high- a better Arkansas. She continues to be son, Joaquin, was one of the 17 who lost their light the long-term, exceptional work involved in many local community lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer service organizations and is a life School last year. Words cannot express the Institute at the University of Arkansas member of the Girl Scouts of America. devastation wrought on the families of the in Little Rock. As a local educator and civic and victims, the shattering of families, friends, community leader, Arkansas has been and those who survived. The Rockefeller Cancer Institute After the avoidable mass shooting, many opened in 1989 and serves as Arkansas’ an enriched place to live and work due said we were in their thoughts and prayers. only comprehensive cancer treatment to the outstanding accomplishments of How many of you in this Chamber uttered and research facility. Now in its 30th Sybil Jordan Hampton. just those words? year, the Rockefeller Cancer Institute RECOGNIZING JIM HINKLE I thank you for your prayers, but are you is in the process of pursuing designa- Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I actually thinking about your constituents, tion as a National Cancer Institute. rise today to recognize the achieve- about those you have sworn an oath to serve, and about those you know and love? If you In 2018, approximately 44 Arkansans ments of Mr. Jim Hinkle, who was in- were thinking, you would do something. a day were diagnosed with some form ducted into the Arkansas Outdoor Hall It is in your power to enact commonsense of cancer, and 6,910 Arkansans lost of Fame last year by the Arkansas gun laws, commonsense mental health sup- their lives to this terrible disease. NCI Game and Fish Commission. port, and appropriate support and guidance

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.005 H13FEPT1 H1530 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 to law enforcement. If we have the courage schools, thousands of homes, and it left or chefs or playwrights bringing musi- to stand up and do this, then never again will residents without electricity for a pe- cals to our island to draw attention to thoughts and prayers be needed in the after- riod of 9 months. the devastation in our home. math of a mass shooting. The total damage to the Virgin Is- The Virgin Islands had me, and I This country is at a crossroads. We need your leadership. We need your love, your lands is estimated at $10.8 billion—$10.8 pray they have you—they have you, compassion. We need your serious thought billion in a place that only has a $1 bil- Mr. Speaker; they have you, col- unmarred by lobbyists. lion budget—$6.9 billion for infrastruc- leagues—to continue the fight for I implore you to think about the kids. ture, $2.3 billion for housing, and $1.5 them, for these Americans, to tell the Think about how you would feel if it were million for the economy. White House that they should not shift your son, your daughter, your grand- Diverting disaster funds from this disaster funding to build a wall away daughter, or your grandson, because it could community would create a security from Americans living in territories be. risk and make them even more vulner- for something that a foreign country Had we—had the Members of this body— learned the lessons of Columbine and of able. was to pay for in the beginning. Sandy Hook, Joaquin would still be here. Mr. Speaker, shifting disaster relief f funds appropriated by this body from The lives of hundreds would not have been NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL ripped to pieces. This was preventable. my district and others impaired by the HEALTH MONTH Something you can do, and urge your col- 2017–2018 natural disasters would create leagues to do right this moment, is support a catastrophic economic disaster. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the recently introduced universal back- Chair recognizes the gentleman from b 1030 ground checks bill. Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) for 5 min- It is now my mission in life to do whatever Disaster funding from the Army utes. I can to ensure that no mother and no father Corps was critical to disaster recovery, Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise have to endure the pain I have, that no shin- including power restoration, studies, ing beacon of light, hope, and love like my today to recognize February as Na- Joaquin is snuffed out too soon in a prevent- repairs, and construction projects in tional Children’s Dental Health Month able mass shooting. the Virgin Islands and other territories and to raise awareness around the We know that he didn’t have to die if our and States impacted by the national critically important issue of access to leaders had done enough. Other countries disasters. quality dental care for our Nation’s have solved this problem. The roadmap ex- The Army Corps of Engineers, how- children. ists. Please follow it. ever, has barged more than 25,000 cubic The most prevalent chronic infec- Sincerely, Patricia Oliver, Parkland, Flor- yards of construction and demolition tious disease among children in the ida. debris from the territory. However, ap- United States is tooth decay. This dis- Mr. Speaker, Patricia and Manuel, proximately more than 6,000, almost ease is responsible for countless health Joaquin’s father, have not allowed Joa- 7,000, cubic yards remain on the island, problems in children and more than 51 quin to remain a victim. He is an advo- still to be removed. million hours lost at school every year. cate. There is still so much work left un- However, this disease is preventable Last month, the Olivers visited Cap- done. Individuals are still without with basic dental care. Sadly, even itol Hill with a statue of Joaquin to de- roofs. After extensive debate and dis- with improvements in recent years, too liver this letter and to call for change. cussion with FEMA, the roof repair many children are not able to access It is time to listen to them, Patricia, program is just now, a year and a half the quality dental care they need to Manuel, and Joaquin. We shouldn’t later, repairing the thousands of roofs simply stay healthy. have to know the pain that Patricia and homes destroyed. I have a long history of advocating and Manny know, that 16 other fami- The STEP roof program has been ex- for increased access to dental care for lies in Parkland know, and that fami- tended to March 1. The STEP program all, particularly our Nation’s young lies in every corner of this country debris removal is still in progress people. I have often said that our chil- know, to do something about gun vio- throughout the territory. dren are the living messengers we send lence. The hurricanes left not one but two to a future we will never see. That The time to act is now. hospitals overwhelmed with debris and means that we must do everything in f destroyed—our only two hospitals— our power to ensure that they are and, now, worksheets still have not healthy and given every opportunity to DISASTER RELIEF been approved by FEMA for the re- succeed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The building of those hospitals. The mod- Today, I also rise to share the story Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from ular hospital is still not in place. of a young Maryland boy named the Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT) for 5 Students have only recently, in this Deamonte Driver. He died because of a minutes. month, moved into the modular class- lack of access to basic dental care. Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise rooms. Can you imagine? In February of 2007, 12-year-old today to remind you and my colleagues School reconstruction has not begun. Deamonte Driver came home from that Congress appropriated billions for Our communities still have a long way school with a simple headache, which disaster relief for Hurricanes Irma and to go to get in the disaster recovery had started as a toothache. His mother Maria. In the latest effort, however, to and rebuilding process. worked hard to make ends meet with find funding to build a wall, the White Mr. Speaker, nowhere else in this all kinds of low-paying jobs. She House and top budget officials continue country would this be allowed. This searched for a dentist who would ac- to discuss shifting disaster funding to would not be allowed in any of your cept Medicaid for her children, but she pay for a wall that a foreign nation was colleagues’ homes. found no dentist who would care for to pay for and now must be borne by However, before and after the storm, children’s teeth. people still recovering from disaster. Virgin Islanders put their heads down Deamonte’s mother took him to the The 2017 hurricane season was one of and did the work. They pitched in and emergency room, where he received the worst on record. Among the hard- helped one another because that is all medication for pain, a sinus infection, est places hit were Puerto Rico and my we had at that time, and the benevo- and a dental abscess. Unfortunately, home, the Virgin Islands of the United lence of other people, until you, Con- that was not enough. The bacteria States, which not only lost power gress, until you, colleagues, gave them from Deamonte’s cavity spread to his across the islands, but many vital the disaster funding that was needed to brain, and, at 12 years old, Deamonte pieces of infrastructure were heavily rebuild. Driver died—12 years old. Deamonte damaged and destroyed, and, most Mr. Speaker, unlike other places, the could be alive today if it were not for tragically, lives were lost. Virgin Islands doesn’t have five or six the lack of a simple procedure and the This disaster significantly impacted Members of the House or millions of early removal of one tooth. the Virgin Islands, destroying the is- constituents living in your own dis- Deamonte’s story is one we must land’s infrastructure, with the loss of tricts. The Virgin Islands didn’t have never, ever forget. We must imprint it our only two hospitals, multiple thousands of people on the news media in the DNA of every cell of our brains.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.006 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1531 Fortunately, we have made great ciety and set a path for the activists of HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE strides in access to dental care, par- today, like Patricia Nickols-Butler, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ticularly for children, since the CEO of Community Action Part- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Deamonte’s death in 2007. Passage of nership. She has dedicated her entire California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- life to making sure that not one single Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, last month gram Reauthorization Act and the Af- family in San Bernardino County is we commemorated Holocaust Remem- fordable Care Act have filled the gaps left behind by providing them with the brance Day. It is important that we al- in dental care for children who are eli- resources they need to succeed. ways take note because, sadly, geno- gible for these programs. This has We honor educators like Maxine cide and anti-Semitism continues to given many children across this great Smith, who fought discrimination in exist in the 21st century. As the philos- Nation access to dental care and many our classrooms to give every child an opher George Santayana once ex- families greater peace of mind regard- equal opportunity to learn, and leaders plained: Those who do not learn his- ing their children’s health. in the Inland Empire like Dr. Soraya tory are doomed to repeat it. Maryland has also made significant M. Coley, the president of Cal Poly Po- Yes. An important episode in the his- progress in access to dental healthcare mona, who is committed to helping tory of the Holocaust is the story of over the last several years and now every student reach his and her full po- Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Por- stands as a national model thanks, tuguese diplomat, who was the con- sadly, to Deamonte Driver. tential; trailblazers like San Bernardino County’s first Black sular general in Bordeaux, France, in Through the work of many groups the late 1930s, 1940, and 1941. As a Por- and organizations, more Maryland chil- schoolteacher, Dorothy Inghram, who taught every child to reach for the tuguese diplomat in Bordeaux, France, dren are visiting a dentist, and dental at the outset of the Second World War, health is a priority in our great State. stars and never give up, or Dr. Eric Bishop, the vice president of student Sousa Mendes is credited with saving In 2017, almost 70 percent of the Mary- the lives of tens of thousands of Euro- land children enrolled in Medicaid re- services at Chaffey College, who has been a guiding force for every student pean Jews fleeing the Holocaust. ceived at least one dental care service. As a proud Portuguese American and when the going got tough. The Maryland Department of Health the co-chair of the Congressional Por- also funds specific programs, such as We honor the countless Black vet- tuguese Caucus, I am glad that later the Oral Disease and Injury Prevention erans who fought for our freedoms in this year we will be hosting a screening Program and the Dental Sealants Pro- every war, from the Revolutionary War of the film, ‘‘Disobedience: The Sousa gram, that cares for and educates thou- to our current conflicts in the Middle Mendes Story,’’ in partnership with the sands of children, including right there East, and law enforcement officers who Sousa Mendes Foundation. at the schools. put their own lives on the line every b 1045 Yet, even with these improvements single day to keep our communities in access to education, there is more safe. We salute Chief Derek Williams of We must learn from our history so that must be done to protect dental the Ontario Police Department, whose that the atrocities of the past are health in honor of that little boy, commitment to service began in the never repeated in the future. We re- Deamonte Driver. That is why I am Air Force. member, and we pledge to never, ever proud to rise in support of dental care forget. during Children’s Dental Health Month We honor the public servants like Speaking of atrocities, sadly, they do and encourage everyone to take advan- Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the continue to exist around the world. tage of oral health education, first African American woman elected This week, we will have an oppor- screenings, preventive care, and restor- to Congress, who showed us what it tunity, as Congress, to go on record to ative services in their community. meant to be ‘‘unbought and unbossed’’ discuss the challenges of the civil war It is also why I plan to reintroduce and made way for the historic number going on in Yemen and America’s par- my Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of women running for office today; and ticipation in that effort. this Congress, which, among other Wilmer Amina Carter, the first African It is high time Congress reassert things, would provide comprehensive American woman to represent San itself in terms of our checks and bal- dental coverage to all , Med- Bernardino County in the California ances. We have abdicated our role far icaid, and VA beneficiaries and make State Assembly. Throughout her time too often in terms of declaring what dental care an essential health benefit in office, she worked to improve the America’s actions and interventions for adults under the Affordable Care lives of people in her community by will be like around the world. This Act. passing laws to strengthen healthcare, week, we will have an opportunity to Dental services must no longer be safety, transportation, and help create go on record on the atrocities that are thought of as an optional health ben- jobs. taking place in Yemen and, hopefully, efit for children or adults. We honor the moral leadership of Dr. be a positive force for change. f Martin Luther King, Jr., who made In addition to our efforts this week, a America listen—listen—to its con- looming deadline on February 15 is be- BLACK HISTORY MONTH science and sacrificed his life to ad- fore us, and that is whether we will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The vance civil rights for each and every reach an agreement on proposed border Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from one of us. security and continue to fund this gov- California (Mrs. TORRES) for 5 minutes. ernment to the end of our fiscal year. Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. And we honor Pastor Chuck Sin- It is wrong, and it is irresponsible to Speaker, I rise today to celebrate gleton of Loveland Church in Ontario ever shut down government. Black History Month and to honor and Rialto, whose words provide com- In the 14 years that I have been a countless African American leaders fort and healing here at home and Member of Congress, I have never voted throughout our history who have abroad through his humanitarian to shut down government. It is not just pushed relentlessly to make our Union work. the hundreds and thousands of Federal one that is more just and more equi- The successes of African American employees who are at risk, who have table for all people. leaders reach far and wide and are home payments, payments, and We recognize the incredible progress deeply entrenched in each of our lives. other obligations, but all the other that they made possible and the work May we all take the time to uplift the contractors and people who do business that we still need to do to ensure that immeasurable contributions that Afri- with the Federal Government or who opportunity isn’t something that is de- can American leaders have made to our are indirectly impacted. termined by the color of our skin. country this month and every single We have held hearings throughout We honor the courageous and deter- day of the year. May we renew our my district. I hope that before the end mined everyday men and women, like commitment and join them to pick up of this week, we will reach a bipartisan Medgar Evers and Fannie Lou Hamer, the fight for equality, opportunity, and agreement on border security. I hope who challenged every barrier in our so- justice for all Americans. that we will continue to ensure that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.008 H13FEPT1 H1532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 government is not shut down and that spired those who fashioned a bipartisan ing this Black History Month, as the we go about the business of working on agreement earlier this week. Continue first African American Congressman this year’s budget, hopefully, reaching to give all Members wisdom and char- from Upstate New York, to recognize an agreement to reduce the cost of pre- ity that they might work together for the life of a true American hero. scription drugs; to reduce the cost of the common good. I hope and pray that we as a nation healthcare; to protect people’s insur- May all that is done this day in the continue to honor her legacy and so ance for preexisting conditions; and people’s House be for Your greater many others who have committed their maybe, just maybe, reach an agree- honor and glory. lives to ensuring America live up to ment on a bipartisan infrastructure Amen. the promise of true equality for all. package. That is the business at hand, f f and that is what we ought to be focused RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE on. THE JOURNAL CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given MERCED ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- permission to address the House for 1 Mr. COSTA. Finally, on an upbeat ceedings and announces to the House minute and to revise and extend his re- note, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- her approval thereof. marks.) ognize the University of California at Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise Merced in my district being named one nal stands approved. in opposition to legislation that my of the country’s universities of the Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, pur- Democratic colleagues are pushing to year by Education Dive, which honors suant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a raise the Federal minimum wage to $15 education’s top innovators. vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- an hour—more than double its current One of the newest research univer- proval of the Journal. level. sities in the entire country, it is a tes- The SPEAKER. The question is on As a member of the House Education tament to UC Merced’s forward-think- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. and Labor Committee, I participated in ing approach, which has been integral The question was taken; and the a hearing last week to speak against in increasing opportunity to improve Speaker announced that the ayes ap- this radical proposal that will hurt the quality of education for Califor- peared to have it. low-skilled workers and small busi- nia’s San Joaquin Valley and the en- Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, on nesses the most. I am a proud small tire system of the University of Cali- that I demand the yeas and nays. business owner, and I know for a fact fornia. The yeas and nays were ordered. that businesses pay wages according to UC Merced prides itself in having the The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, their employees’ skill set. In a free en- largest share of low-income, first-gen- rule XX, further proceedings on this terprise environment, a growing econ- eration, and underrepresented students question will be postponed. omy grows jobs which grows opportuni- among all the University of Califor- f ties which grows wages. I believe you reward a good day’s nia’s campuses. It is the first minority- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE majority campus in California, with work, but my Democratic colleagues over 8,000 students. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman don’t want to believe that we can It has been a pleasure to watch the from Georgia (Mr. ALLEN) come for- produce economic opportunity in con- university grow over the last 13 years ward and lead the House in the Pledge cert with growing wages without the and an honor to meet its educators, of Allegiance. government interfering. students, and alumni who make up a Mr. ALLEN led the Pledge of Alle- Signing the front of the paycheck tight, close-knit community. giance as follows: and providing folks with a good job has Go Bobcats. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the been one of the greatest privileges of United States of America, and to the Repub- my life. That is why I oppose the Raise f lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Wage Act. This one-size-fits-all, RECESS indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. top-down government regulation will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f destroy millions of hard-earned jobs and restrain our growing economy. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER declares the House in recess until noon Democrats should focus on economic The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- today. growth and getting the American peo- tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 49 ple back to work, not an unpopular, speeches on each side of the aisle. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- progressive agenda. cess. f f f HONORING SOJOURNER TRUTH HONORING THE FAMILIES OF VETERANS b 1200 (Mr. DELGADO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given AFTER RECESS minute.) permission to address the House for 1 The recess having expired, the House Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, minute and to revise and extend his re- was called to order by the Speaker at today I rise to honor Sojourner Truth. marks.) noon. Born a slave in Ulster County in 1797, Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, last f she ran away to freedom with her in- year, veterans from northern Cali- fant daughter in 1827. She then chal- fornia brought an issue to our atten- PRAYER lenged the illegal sale of her son to a tion. Due to a flaw in the current law, The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick slave owner and was the first Black the Department of Veterans’ Affairs J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: woman to win such a case against a cannot include almost any information Loving God, we give You thanks for White man. She spent the rest of her about the spouse of a veteran on a VA- giving us another day. life as a national leader in the aboli- provided tombstone at a non-VA ceme- As we meditate on all the blessings of tionist movement, challenging the tery. life, our fervent prayer, O God, is that norms of her time by advocating for That is why last week I introduced people will learn to live together in gender and racial equality and for the the Honoring Veterans’ Families Act reconciliation and respect so that the right to vote. to rectify this issue and allow the terrors of war and of dictatorial abuse Her bust is displayed here in the Cap- spouse of a veteran to be included on will be no more. itol in Emancipation Hall, the first the veteran’s grave marker on their May Your special blessings be upon sculpture here to honor an African death. the Members of this assembly in the American woman. With all that veterans and their fam- important, sometimes difficult, work It is an unbelievable honor as well as ilies sacrifice for this country, is that they do. We thank You for having in- incredibly humbling to stand here dur- too much to ask?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.011 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1533 Every veteran should have the oppor- ship, but I learned while serving our points of order against consideration of the tunity to include their spouse on their country that citizenship comes with joint resolution are waived. General debate own tombstone should they wish to do duties to our fellow Americans. One of shall be confined to the joint resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided so. those duties is to ensure that our fel- and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- I would like to thank my colleague low citizens can live without fear and nority member of the Committee on Foreign from California (Mr. PANETTA), a vet- safely pursue their dreams and ambi- Affairs. After general debate the joint reso- eran himself, for joining with me to tions. I was sent here to speak the lution shall be considered for amendment correct this oversight in a bipartisan truth, and the truth is we are not ful- under the five-minute rule. It shall be in effort. Honoring the families of our filling that duty to one another. order to consider as an original joint resolu- veterans is something that everyone So let us be the generation who has tion for the purpose of amendment under the can and should support. the courage to stand up to the gun five-minute rule an amendment in the na- ture of a substitute consisting of the text of f lobby and to the special interests. Let Rules Committee Print 116-4. That amend- us be the generation that recognizes COMMUNICATION FROM THE ment in the nature of a substitute shall be that citizenship comes with responsi- CLERK OF THE HOUSE considered as read. All points of order bility. I know we can be that genera- against that amendment in the nature of a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. tion. substitute are waived. No amendment to DEGETTE) laid before the House the fol- The question is: Can we be that Con- that amendment in the nature of a sub- lowing communication from the Clerk gress? stitute shall be in order except those printed of the House of Representatives: I call on my colleagues to pass H.R. in the report of the Committee on Rules ac- companying this resolution. Each such OFFICE OF THE CLERK, 8 and reinstitute the ban on assault amendment may be offered only in the order HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, weapons to keep our kids and our com- printed in the report, may be offered only by Washington, DC, February 13, 2019. munities safe. a Member designated in the report, shall be Hon. NANCY PELOSI, considered as read, shall be debatable for the Speaker, House of Representatives, f time specified in the report equally divided Washington, DC. COMMUNICATION FROM THE and controlled by the proponent and an op- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the REPUBLICAN LEADER ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- sion of the question in the House or in the tives, the Clerk received the following mes- fore the House the following commu- Committee of the Whole. All points of order sage from the Secretary of the Senate on nication from the Honorable KEVIN against such amendments are waived. At the February 13, 2019, at 11:40 a.m.: MCCARTHY, Republican Leader: conclusion of consideration of the joint reso- That the Senate passed S. 47. That the Senate passed S. 461. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, lution for amendment the Committee shall With best wishes, I am Washington, DC, February 8, 2019. rise and report the joint resolution to the Sincerely, Hon.NANCY PELOSI, House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a KAREN L. HAAS. Speaker of the House, Washington, DC. separate vote in the House on any amend- f DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to H. Res. ment adopted in the Committee of the Whole BORDER SECURITY 6 Sec. 104(a), I am pleased to appoint the fol- to the joint resolution or to the amendment lowing Member to the House Democracy in the nature of a substitute made in order (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given Partnership to serve as the Ranking Repub- as original text. The previous question shall permission to address the House for 1 lican Member: be considered as ordered on the joint resolu- minute and to revise and extend his re- The Honorable Vern Buchanan of Florida tion and amendments thereto to final pas- marks.) Thank you for your attention to this mat- sage without intervening motion except one Mr. HARRIS. Madam Speaker, in the ter. motion to recommit with or without instruc- next few days, we are going to be asked Sincerely, tions. to take another step on our journey to KEVIN MCCARTHY, SEC. 2. The requirement of clause 6(a) of Republican Leader. rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a securing our border. report from the Committee on Rules on the The Congress has to take this very f same day it is presented to the House is seriously because we have tens of thou- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION waived with respect to any resolution re- sands of people dying every year from OF H.J. RES. 37, REMOVAL OF ported through the legislative day of Feb- drug overdoses with a lot of those UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ruary 17, 2019, relating to a measure making or continuing appropriations for the fiscal drugs crossing our southern border. FROM HOSTILITIES IN YEMEN Just a few weeks ago we seized hun- year ending September 30, 2019. THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHOR- SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time dreds of pounds of fentanyl, a drug that IZED BY CONGRESS; WAIVING A through the calendar day of February 17, can kill millions of people and, in fact, REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions has taken tens of thousands of lives. OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO that the House suspend the rules as though We know our border is unsecured. We CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or have to do whatever we can to give the RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM her designee shall consult with the Minority President and the Department of Leader or his designee on the designation of THE COMMITTEE ON RULES; AND any matter for consideration pursuant to Homeland Security the ability to pro- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION tect our southern border. this section. OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE SEC. 4. The chair of the Committee on Ap- f RULES propriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than February 17, 2019, such MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, by HIGH SCHOOL material as she may deem explanatory of direction of the Committee on Rules, I measures making or continuing appropria- (Mr. CROW asked and was given per- call up House Resolution 122 and ask tions for the fiscal year ending September 30, mission to address the House for 1 for its immediate consideration. 2019. minute.) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, I rise in lows: tleman from Massachusetts is recog- memory of the 17 students killed near- H. RES. 122 nized for 1 hour. ly 1 year ago today at Marjory Resolved, That at any time after adoption Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, for Stoneman Douglas High School. They of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant the purpose of debate only, I yield the deserve more than our remembrance, to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the customary 30 minutes to the gen- though. They deserve action and the House resolved into the Committee of the tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), my promise that we as a country will do Whole House on the state of the Union for good friend, who is the ranking mem- better. I speak today as a father, as a consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. ber of the Rules Committee, pending Res. 37) directing the removal of United soldier, as a sportsman, and as a resi- States Armed Forces from hostilities in the which I yield myself such time as I dent of Aurora, . Republic of Yemen that have not been au- may consume. During consideration of I respect the Second Amendment and thorized by Congress. The first reading of the this resolution, all time yielded is for our heritage of responsible gun owner- joint resolution shall be dispensed with. All the purpose of debate only.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:44 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.013 H13FEPT1 H1534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 GENERAL LEAVE war. And our involvement in this war No Member of Congress should be Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I is unconstitutional. okay with a President showing such ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Despite being one of the world’s disregard for the laws that we pass, and bers be given 5 legislative days to re- worst humanitarian crises, others, like we certainly shouldn’t look the other vise and extend their remarks. the President, don’t mention Yemen at way when it comes to the murder of a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there all. In his State of the Union Address resident of the United States. objection to the request of the gen- last week, President Trump, right here I say to all my friends on the other tleman from Massachusetts? in this Chamber, discussed his ineffec- side of the aisle: If you want to send a There was no objection. tive wall with Mexico, encouraged Con- message that United States foreign gress to stop upholding our oversight policy respects human rights, join with b 1215 responsibilities over his administra- us on this resolution. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, on tion, and highlighted how Americans Prior Republican Congresses have Monday the Rules Committee met and will once again be sent into space. used every legislative trick in the book reported a rule, House Resolution 122, It was the longest State of the Union to prevent this debate. They even took providing for consideration of H.J. Res. Address in nearly 20 years, but the the unprecedented step of stripping war 37, under a structured rule. President didn’t utter the word powers resolutions related to our in- The rule provides 1 hour of debate, ‘‘Yemen’’—not once. He couldn’t even volvement in Yemen of their privileged equally divided and controlled by the spare 2 minutes to update this Con- status—not once but twice. chair and ranking minority member of gress and the American people on our These tactics may have delayed us, the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It involvement there. Are you kidding but they did not deter us. Speaker also provides same-day authority for me? Boehner may have been content ceding fiscal year 2019 appropriations meas- The President may not want to talk our constitutional duties to the execu- ures, suspension authority, and author- about it, but a free press has been de- tive branch. Speaker Ryan may also ity for the Appropriations chair to in- livering the grisly details day after have been happy to do so. Thankfully, sert explanatory language into the day, in spite of the roadblocks the Speaker PELOSI is not. She is empow- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, all through Saudis have thrown up to limit media ering this Congress to do its job. February 17. access to Yemen. I am glad that, under her leadership, Madam Speaker, the Constitution Perhaps none spoke more vocally this Congress has strengthened its po- specifically empowers Congress with than the late Saudi dissident and litical will and is reasserting our Arti- the responsibility to declare war; and Washington Post reporter Jamal cle I constitutional responsibilities. for more than 4 years, there has been a Khashoggi. He called for an end to this This is the system our Founders in- Saudi-led, U.S.-supported conflict hap- conflict in a column titled: ‘‘Saudi tended, and it is what our constituents pening in Yemen that is a war by any Arabia’s Crown Prince Must Restore expect of all of us. logical definition. Dignity to His Country—By Ending This Congress is not turning a blind Nearly all of the bombs that have Yemen’s Cruel War.’’ That was pub- eye to U.S. involvement in Yemen. fallen say the same thing: ‘‘Made in the lished in just This Congress is not looking away from United States of America.’’ They fall weeks before his death. the civil war the world sees unfolding on weddings. They fall on hospitals and Let’s be honest. What happened to on its television screens. Jamal Khashoggi was a murder. All I want to thank the Congressional on homes. They fall on funerals, ref- evidence makes it clear that it was Progressive Caucus and, especially, ugee camps, and school buses. It is an likely at the behest of Saudi Crown Congressman KHANNA for leading this aerial bombing campaign that ham- Prince Mohammad bin Salman. A re- matter. Congressman KHANNA has been mers children, families, and civilian cent New York Times article even re- the conscience of Congress when it neighborhoods every single day. vealed that American intelligence comes to our involvement in Yemen. The U.S. military has supported this agencies intercepted a conversation He has pushed us again and again and reign of terror with logistics, intel- where bin Salman threatened to use a again to do something as these atroc- ligence, ground support, midair refuel- bullet on Mr. Khashoggi if he didn’t ities mount. ing of bombers, and the sale of bombs end his criticism of Saudi Arabia and We not only have a constitutional re- and munitions dropped on Yemen. this conflict. sponsibility to pass the underlying res- The Armed Conflict Location and Madam Speaker, is this really the olution, we have a moral responsi- Event Data Project estimates that kind of regime Congress wants as our bility. more than 60,000 civilians and combat- Nation’s partner? No Congress should be complicit in ants have been killed in Yemen over There was even a report that Saudis the bombing of children or the bombing the last 2 years. This total is increas- and the UAE are transferring Amer- of water treatment plants during a ing by more than 2,000 people every sin- ican-made weapons to al-Qaida fighters cholera outbreak or the decimation of gle month. and other rebels. This would expose hospitals during a humanitarian catas- Madam Speaker, 85,000 children sensitive national security technology trophe or the creation of a blockade under the age of 5 have died from hun- that could endanger the lives of our that leads thousands of people to die by ger and disease; 18 million people there military. starvation. are food insecure; and 75 percent of President Trump has said of Saudi Considering this measure in the Yemen’s population is in need of hu- Arabia: They have been a great ally. opening weeks of this Congress rep- manitarian assistance. Really? Really? This is a country resents a clear break from the old ways The United Nations has said Yemen that is responsible for killing and dis- of doing business, where matters of war is suffering from the fastest growing membering a Washington Post re- and peace were routinely swept under cholera epidemic ever recorded, as well porter. the rug. as the world’s biggest food emergency. Madam Speaker, if this is what the I am proud that this is a structured These are not abstract numbers. President considers a friend, then I rule that makes in order a bipartisan These are human lives—tens of thou- would hate to see what he considers a amendment and a minority amend- sands of children lost. foe. ment. The bipartisan amendment is Given all of this, Americans would be Even Republicans are angry with this mine, and, among other things, it says forgiven for believing that Congress ac- administration’s apparent affinity to- that nothing in this resolution may be tually declared our involvement in this wards Saudi Arabia. reported: considered as authorizing the use of war, but we have not. We abdicated our ‘‘Senate Republicans are fuming at military force and nothing may alter responsibility to the executive branch President for telling the 2001 AUMF because, as important instead, across multiple Presidents, lawmakers that he would disregard a as this measure is, it is also targeted Democratic and Republican alike. law requiring a report to Congress de- specifically to our involvement only in Some may dance around this fact by termining who is responsible for the and affecting the war in Yemen. calling what is happening there a con- murder of Saudi journalist Jamal It is something Republicans and flict, but let’s call it what it is. It is a Khashoggi.’’ Democrats agree on. Members ranging

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.016 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1535 from conservative Republican TOM in or affecting the Republic of Yemen and well within his or her statutory au- MASSIE to progressive Congresswoman except United States Armed Forces en- thority to do so. BARBARA LEE have signed on as cospon- gaged in operations directed at al- It is only when American troops sors. It should not be controversial. Qaida or associated forces.’’ enter hostilities that the War Powers Madam Speaker, there is bipartisan Of course, the problem with this reso- Resolution applies, and today, in agreement that the U.S. involvement lution is that, under the terms of the Yemen, American forces are not in- in Yemen needs to end, so I urge all my War Powers Resolution, American volved in hostilities. colleagues to seize this opportunity Armed Forces are not currently en- I think that the majority should sit that we have fought for for so long. gaged in hostilities. Hostilities, under back and think about the possible con- Vote ‘‘yes’’ on this rule and the under- the War Powers Resolution, means fir- sequences of this resolution. For allies lying joint resolution. Let’s finally end ing weapons or dropping bombs. around the globe, this resolution our Nation’s complicity in the greatest As we heard on Monday night at should give them pause; and, for our humanitarian crisis taking place on rules, the United States is presently adversaries, this resolution should give our planet today. providing assistance to the Saudi-led them hope. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- coalition that falls short of actual hos- For the first time, the United States ance of my time. tilities. We are providing intelligence Congress would be saying that the Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield and logistics support to an ally, but President of the United States no myself such time as I may consume, that is a far cry from the threshold longer has the authority to provide as- and I want to thank my good friend, necessary to be considered hostilities sistance short of hostilities that we Chairman MCGOVERN, for yielding me for the purposes of the War Powers have agreed to under our security the customary 30 minutes. Resolution. agreements with these countries. For Normally, Madam Speaker, I would This came up during Monday night’s our allies and NATO, this would put in be agreeing with my good friend, Mr. Rules Committee debate. I note that jeopardy our commitment to the col- MCGOVERN, on the issue of congres- even Representative CONNOLLY, who lective defense of Europe. sional war powers, and, frankly, I want spoke in favor of this resolution at the b 1230 to applaud his efforts over the years to Foreign Affairs Committee a few weeks For our allies in the Pacific, like reassert congressional war powers. ago, stated that ‘‘the United States is South Korea and Japan, it would put It is a responsibility, in my view and, not technically involved on the ground into question our ability to continue to I know, my friend’s view, that Congress in hostilities.’’ provide support in the event of a con- has abdicated and one which we must If we are not ‘‘technically involved’’ flict with North Korea. work to reclaim in the weeks and in hostilities—we don’t have troops on For potential adversaries like Russia months ahead. I commit to work with the ground, we don’t have flights in the or Iran, this resolution provides the my friend, as I have in the past, to do air, and we are not engaging in combat hope that America will not live up to just that in the future. But, in my missions of any kind against the its security commitments and will not view, this particular issue is not about Houthis in Yemen—then what does this support our allies during their time of congressional war powers. resolution actually accomplish? need. Madam Speaker, we had a spirited The majority attempts to get around Perhaps most disturbingly, it would debate on this joint resolution in the this by redefining hostilities to mean put our ongoing security arrangements Rules Committee Monday night, and I ‘‘in-flight refueling non-United States with the state of Israel in question. In expect that today’s debate will be just aircraft conducting missions as part of 1973, shortly before the War Powers as spirited. The reason is because this the ongoing civil war in Yemen.’’ Resolution was passed, Israel was sub- measure concerns one of the most im- Even if I did accept, for the sake of ject to a surprise attack. During the portant of Congress’ powers: the power argument, that this is a legitimate def- resulting Yom Kippur War, while Israel under Article I of the Constitution to inition—and I don’t—this is still a false was fighting for its survival, the declare war and to say when, where, statement. The United States is not United States launched an effort to re- and with whom the American Armed currently providing Saudi Arabia with supply Israel. The United States mili- Forces will be committed to combat. in-flight refueling assistance and has tary airlifted supplies, ammunition, In 1973, Congress passed the War Pow- not since early November of last year. and vehicles to Israel, helping to en- ers Resolution, which is intended to That fact is just one of the many prob- sure their continued survival. However, give Congress and the President proce- lems with the resolution. we were never engaged in hostilities. dures to follow when committing U.S. I do point out the last administration We never committed forces to combat. Armed Forces into hostilities and to certainly did that. It is actually this If the majority has its say, U.S. as- give Congress a method to instruct the administration that canceled that pro- sistance to Israel under similar cir- President to remove U.S. forces from cedure, which it inherited from the cumstances could be put in jeopardy. hostilities. Obama administration. Under the type of resolution the major- Today, the majority is bringing up But even if the statement, again, ity is putting forward today, Israel H.J. Res. 37, a resolution ostensibly were accurate, I believe the majority’s would have good cause to question the arising under Congress’ powers under resolution raises significant questions U.S. commitment to that nation and to the War Powers Resolution, to instruct that should give us pause. question our commitment to providing the President to remove United States Across the globe, the United States Israel with support in the future. Armed Forces from hostilities in has security agreements with 117 coun- Should the United States provide Yemen. Specifically, this refers to tries, including Saudi Arabia and other Israel with the support it needs, our al- United States support for key allies, a countries in the Saudi-led coalition. lies would have good reason to fear coalition led by Saudi Arabia in their We as a nation and the President of the that a portion of the House of Rep- intervention in the civil war in Yemen United States have obligations under resentatives would try to shut off the against the Iranian-backed Houthi those security agreements, including tap by putting forward a resolution rebels. to provide them with support when like this. I suggest to my friends that Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, I be- they find themselves in combat situa- they rethink whether the War Powers lieve this resolution is fatally flawed, tions. The resolution the majority is Resolution should or even can be used misstates the facts, and will not ac- asking us to consider today is putting in this way. complish what the majority is prom- all of those security agreements—all Madam Speaker, I urge opposition to ising. For that reason, I oppose this 117 of them—into jeopardy. the rule and the underlying legislation, rule and oppose this joint resolution. When the President provides assist- and I reserve the balance of my time. Let’s start with the text of the reso- ance short of hostilities to allies and to Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I lution. countries with whom the United States yield myself such time as I may con- Section 2 of the resolution directs has a security agreement, the Presi- sume. the President to ‘‘remove United dent is generally well within his or her Just so there is no misunderstanding, States Armed Forces from hostilities rights as Commander in Chief to do so in this resolution, it is written, Section

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Let me tell you to add that it is crucial to take note bringing a bill to the floor that is going what the consequences of not moving that we have an agreement on border to pass on a largely party-line vote. We this resolution forward are. It means security and funding the different have done that time and time again in that we are totally content to sit back agencies, so that we do not hold our these first 45 days. and say nothing and not admit that our Federal employees hostage and we We did that with veteran housing government has its fingerprints all don’t shut the government. last week. We took a bill that passed over one of the worst humanitarian cri- This resolution, coming back to this unanimously in the last Congress to ses in the world. It means that we will resolution dealing with directing the both provide childcare for our veterans be complicit in the continuing destruc- removal of Armed Forces from Yemen, and pay for that childcare and, instead, tion and murder in Yemen. is constructive work of the Democratic this year, we brought it back where we If this country stands for anything, if Caucus and Democratic Members. We are going to have to cut some veteran the United States of America stands hope our Republican Members will join accounts in order to fund that for anything, we need to stand out loud us in doing the right thing in removing childcare going forward. It made that and foursquare for human rights. For the impact of the United States forces motion to recommit a party-line vote. too long, especially under this adminis- in Yemen. We did that with recognition of Fed- tration, human rights have become an Stop bombing children. eral employees, Madam Speaker, where afterthought. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield we are trying to recognize their service What makes us great is the fact that myself such time as I may consume. and their sacrifice. Instead of bringing we do have a high standard when it My friends talked a great deal about a bill that we would have agreed on comes to human rights, that we are human rights, and I just want to make unanimously, we brought a bill that di- there to speak up for those who are the point that I don’t believe—I surely vided this institution and made us being persecuted and those who are don’t believe they think that the speak with two voices. being murdered. Houthi rebels in Yemen are great de- This is another missed opportunity This is a statement, this is a signal, fenders of human rights or that the today. My friend from Massachusetts to the administration and to the Saudi Iranian forces who are on the ground in doesn’t have control over this entire Government that when it comes to Yemen are actually there to advance institution. He can’t work his will on human rights, there are people in this human rights and are defending them. this entire institution. He is doing Frankly, I think this issue has more Congress—hopefully, a bipartisan what he can on the House Rules Com- to do with whether or not we are in- group of people in this Congress—who mittee to open up the process and lead volved in hostilities, which we clearly are not going to be silent, who are to a better product. going to demand that things change. are not. Flawed processes produce flawed Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to products. Divided bills on the floor of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. this House do nothing to unify a di- JACKSON LEE). WOODALL), my good friend, a distin- vided nation. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, guished member of the Rules Com- I thank the gentleman from Massachu- mittee. We have opportunities. There are setts and the gentleman from Cali- Mr. WOODALL. Madam Speaker, I plenty of things on which we disagree. fornia for their leadership on this mat- don’t know if you have ever tuned in When we have things like this on which ter. They have discussed this over the the Rules Committee when my chair- we agree, I think we need to work months, and I have been pleased to join man and my ranking member up there harder, Madam Speaker, to bring our- them in this effort. are having a conversation. You get a selves together, put our divisions be- Madam Speaker, U.S. bombs are very different look at what goes on in hind us, rather than highlight those di- bombing school buses of 40 children. Congress then, because it is not every- visions in the name of political gain. U.S. bombs are bombing those in body poking each other with sharp This could have been a unifying mo- Yemen who are innocent citizens. The sticks. It is thoughtful, deliberate pub- ment, not just for this Congress, but violence through bombing has been fa- lic servants who are really very close for the global political entirety as they cilitated with U.S. resources. This is a to finding a common way forward that see America speak with one voice to demand that is without parallel of its is going to make all Americans proud. say, when troops are in harm’s way, necessity. That is my frustration with this reso- the , not Article The question is whether we are en- lution today and why I hope my col- II, controls that destiny. I hope we will gaged without the authorization of the leagues will reject it. get to that point sooner rather than United States Congress, whether we My friend from Massachusetts, the later. We only get so many chances, have declared war against Yemen. If chairman of the Rules Committee, is and each time we waste one, it becomes the answer is no, then this resolution is working very hard to open up the Rules harder. appropriate. Committee, add more voices, bring Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Yemen is the poorest or one of the more of a constructive process to the yield myself such time as I may con- poorest countries in the world. This House of Representatives. I admire him sume. resolution clearly says that we should for it. I appreciate his effort, and I sup- I thank my good friend, the gen- stop the hostilities against the Houthi port him every step of the way. tleman from Georgia, for his kind forces. More importantly, we should But we are in some bad habits here words. I have a great deal of respect for stop being used by the Saudi forces. on the floor of the House, and we are in him, as I do for the ranking member, By the way, having gone to Yemen, I the habit of finding ways to make im- Mr. COLE. I am hoping that this week know that at least a decade ago, Saudi portant distinctions instead of making maybe we will have a bipartisan mo- closed its doors to the Yemen young important agreements. ment where we all stand together and men, who could find no work in Yemen My friend from Massachusetts said keep the government open and prevent because of its poverty, to go into Saudi just a few moments ago that not to do another shutdown. to work there. Without that oppor- this resolution is to do nothing, and But on this bill in particular, the bill tunity, all we ceded was poverty and that is a false choice. There is una- that we are taking up here today is vir- violence. Now, because of the conflict, nimity on the floor of this House that tually identical to the bill that passed we have been bombing Yemen citizens we must stand up for Article I, that we the last year for many years. must stand up against an overreaching with a bipartisan vote. That bill that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.020 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1537 passed the Senate last year was pre- Yemen is unconstitutional. Congress ate with bipartisan support this vented by the then-Republican major- has not authorized it. Second, Saudi month. ity from even being considered on this Arabia is not our ally, and continued Bringing this legislation to the floor, House floor on at least two occasions. U.S. support for this war in Yemen is Madam Speaker, is not a partisan ma- So I can appreciate the fact the gen- strengthening terrorist groups like al- neuver; it is an urgent matter of na- tleman may not agree with the state- Qaida. tional security that requires action by ment we are trying to make today or A recent CNN report documented this House. the bill that we are putting forward how Saudi Arabia is literally taking H.R. 336 includes two bills that en- here today, but the process, I think, the U.S. weapons that have been pro- hance our security cooperation with has been pretty good. vided to them in this war in Yemen and Israel and Jordan, key U.S. allies in It just had a hearing in the com- handing them off to al-Qaida on the the Middle East that are active in the mittee of jurisdiction. It had a markup. ground in Yemen, the very same ter- fight against terrorist organizations in We had a long hearing in the Rules rorist group that attacked us on 9/11. the region. Committee. All the germane amend- Or to speak of the fact that Saudi H.R. 336 also reaffirms America’s un- ments were made in order, a bipartisan Arabia is continuing to spend billions wavering support for Israel with the amendment and a Republican amend- of dollars spreading their Wahhabi- Combating BDS Act, a bill that em- ment, and we are going to debate it Salafist ideology that is fueling ter- powers State and local governments to here today under regular order. So the rorist organizations like ISIS and al- counter discriminatory anti-Israel boy- process has been very, very, very good. Qaida, causing them to grow stronger. cotts. There should be no doubt, Madam I think, for many of us, we are bring- Congress must take action today. We Speaker, about the bipartisan nature of ing this forward in large part because must reclaim our constitutional re- each of these bills. The Israel security we believe that this institution has sponsibility and pass this legislation to assistance legislation passed the House been silent for too long. stop supporting Saudi Arabia’s geno- by voice vote in September. The Jor- I am not here to defend the Houthi cidal war in Yemen and strengthening rebels or, certainly, to cover up for any dan defense cooperation bill passed the these terrorist groups that threaten us. Iranian meddling here, but I will say House by voice vote last February. The this: We know that 85,000 children b 1245 Syria sanctions bill passed the House under the age of 5 have died of hunger Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield by voice vote just last month. And last and disease since 2015. Eighty percent myself such time as I may consume. Congress, Senator MARCO RUBIO’s Com- of all children in Yemen require hu- Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- bating BDS Act gained the support of manitarian assistance, according to vious question, I will offer an amend- Minority Leader CHUCK SCHUMER and a UNICEF, the U.N.’s children’s agency. ment to the rule to bring up the text of number of other Democrats on the Sen- We need to do everything in our H.R. 336, the Strengthening America’s ate side. power to encourage a political solution Security in the Middle East Act of 2019. Most Democratic Members continue to this terrible humanitarian crisis. I One of the four constituent parts of to stand with Republicans in rejecting mean, this is unbelievable. Every per- this bill has already passed the House the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanc- son who cares about human rights by voice vote in this Congress, and tions, BDS, campaign. These Members should be outraged by what is going on. three of the four constituent parts understand, as the Republicans do, We are having this debate here today that this is a campaign that too often passed the House by voice vote last to say that enough is enough and to let seeks to delegitimize and demonize Congress. the Saudi Government hear loud and Israel. So, Madam Speaker, why not The four parts of this bill authorize clear that we will no longer be hold a vote on H.R. 336 that contains a assistance and weapons transfers to complicit in this. bill called the Combating BDS Act? Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to Israel, extend defense cooperation with BDS is a campaign whose adherents the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Jordan, establish additional sanctions have time and time again revealed related to the conflict in Syria, and al- GABBARD). their anti-Semitic motives. This is a Ms. GABBARD. Madam Speaker, I lows States to divest from entities boy- campaign that directs its followers to thank the chairman and the sponsor of cotting Israel. On the whole, unlike the avoid certain products merely because this important legislation for the in- resolution on the floor today, it will they are made in Israel. Armed with credible leadership and continuing to preserve and strengthen our relation- economic warfare tactics, supporters of be a resolute voice. ship with our allies and reaffirm Amer- BDS seek to isolate and punish the The United States support for Saudi ica’s commitment to a peaceful and only Jewish state. That, Madam Arabia’s genocidal war in Yemen, with more secure Middle East. Speaker, is the dictionary definition of no authorization from Congress, has re- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous discrimination. sulted in the deaths of tens of thou- consent to insert the text of my Opponents of the Combating BDS Act sands of Yemeni civilians. The U.S.- amendment in the RECORD, along with often cite First Amendment objections Saudi coalition has dropped bombs on extraneous material, immediately to this legislation, but the truth is, children in school buses, on people in prior to the vote on the previous ques- this bill would not prohibit individuals markets, and on families who are cele- tion. or companies from speaking out in sup- brating weddings. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there port of the BDS movement, nor would They have left millions of Yemeni objection to the request of the gen- it prohibit them from boycotting people on the brink of death from fam- tleman from Oklahoma? Israel. The Combating BDS Act applies ine, disease, starvation, a lack of ac- There was no objection. to entities, such as companies, and cess to clean water, sanitation, and Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 their conduct. healthcare. This has created the worst minutes to the gentlewoman from Wy- This bill cements what should be an humanitarian crisis in a generation. oming (Ms. CHENEY), my distinguished obvious point: States have the right Earlier this week, the Trump admin- colleague and the chair of the Repub- not to contract with companies that istration threatened to veto this crit- lican Conference. engage in discriminatory conduct ical legislation should it pass Congress, Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, I against Israel. this legislation that would end U.S. thank very much my colleague, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The support for the Saudi-led war in COLE, for his tremendous leadership on time of the gentlewoman has expired. Yemen, by spreading blatant lies. They this issue and all others as the leading Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield have said that this legislation draws Republican on the Rules Committee. an additional 1 minute to the gentle- ‘‘constitutional concerns,’’ and they Madam Speaker, if we defeat the pre- woman from Wyoming. say it would ‘‘affect our ability to pre- vious question, we will move to bring Ms. CHENEY. In fact, many States vent the spread of violent extremist or- up H.R. 336, the Strengthening Amer- already have laws on the books that ganizations.’’ ica’s Security in the Middle East Act of promote that right. At its core, the But here is the truth. First, the 2019. I urge the House to vote on this Combating BDS Act protects and em- United States’ support for this war in bill, whose companion passed the Sen- powers States in their efforts to

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Res. 37, Texas. key allies in the Middle East ensure and I want to thank him for his leader- Madam Speaker, I want to thank my their security should not be controver- ship on this. friend for his comments. And we do; we sial. Mr. KHANNA. Madam Speaker, I just disagree. I do not see this as ap- Madam Speaker, we are now at a mo- want to echo Representative COLE’s propriate for the War Powers Resolu- ment in this House, at a moment in praise for Chairman MCGOVERN for tion, because we don’t have troops in this body where we are facing real anti- leading for years in this body in help- common; we have not committed any- Semitism from the other side of the ing Congress reassert its role on mat- body to hostilities. But the Com- aisle. It is time that we all come to- ters of war and peace. mander in Chief historically has had gether as a body in a bipartisan man- I want to just note the difference pro- broad authority to assist countries ner to stand against anti-Semitism, to cedurally of what happened. Every that we have agreements and arrange- condemn it, to ensure that everyone time we introduced this in the last ments with that he thinks are impor- understands it has no place in this Congress, Speaker Ryan didn’t allow a tant in our own security, short of com- House, in this body, or in our public vote. He tied a vote on Yemen with a mitting troops into combat. I think discourse. vote on endangered wolves. that is precisely what he is doing. These bills that we are offering In contrast, Chairman MCGOVERN, Frankly, that is what his predecessor today, if the previous question is de- not only is he allowing a vote on the did. It would have been nice if our feated, are those bills that will recog- resolution of Yemen, he is allowing a friends were as equally concerned when nize and symbolize American leader- vote on an amendment that Represent- President Obama actually was commit- ship and define American leadership. I ative BUCK has offered that I oppose ve- ting us to the kinds of activities we are hope Democrats will choose our secu- hemently, that I went to him and I talking about. I don’t recall hearing a rity and our closest allies over par- said, ‘‘This is going to gut the entire lot about it then, but I am happy to tisanship and bring H.R. 336 to a vote. resolution.’’ discuss it now. Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I What did Chairman MCGOVERN do? the gentleman from Texas (Mr. yield myself such time as I may con- Did he say, ‘‘Oh, we will go behind MCCAUL), the former chairman of the sume. closed doors. Don’t worry. We won’t Homeland Security Committee and the First, on process, just so everybody allow a vote?’’ No. He said, ‘‘We are current ranking member of the Foreign understands, we are bringing a bill to going to bring it to a vote on this Relations Committee. the floor today under a structured rule floor.’’ Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Speaker, I that has a bipartisan amendment and a I said, ‘‘Do we have the votes?’’ want to thank Ranking Member COLE Republican amendment. He said, ‘‘I don’t know.’’ Why are we bringing it to the floor? for yielding. What my Republican friends are sug- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Because that is a democracy. That is gesting is that they want to bring up a leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous what we are supposed to do in a democ- bill, and all amendments are blocked, question so that we can consider H.R. racy. with the exception of one if offered by 336, the Strengthening America’s Secu- We will have the votes. You know a Republican, sight unseen. rity in the Middle East Act, under a Boy, old habits die hard. This is the how I know we are going to have the rule that would allow an amendment to way they were in the majority. And votes and it is going to be a bipartisan add a section recognizing the dangers thank God they are no longer in the vote? Because when LINDSAY GRAHAM of a precipitous withdrawal from Syria majority, but, wow, what a lousy proc- is quoted saying he may vote in sup- and Afghanistan. This amendment ess this is. port of the resolution, you know there would change H.R. 336 to mirror the Then secondly, I want to say that we is going to be an overwhelming vote. text of the Senate companion bill S. 1. I want to just address one point, be- are having a debate about Yemen, S. 1 passed the Senate just last week cause Representative COLE is one of the about one of the worst humanitarian by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of more thoughtful Members here and I crises in the world, where the Saudi 77–23. Government is bombing weddings and take what he says very seriously, but I introduced this House companion in funerals and school buses, where thou- on the War Powers Act, we just dis- January. sands and thousands, tens of thousands agree. When you read the plain reading This package of bipartisan bills from of people are on the verge of starva- of the War Powers, it says that the last Congress bolsters the security of tion, where children are dying every United States Armed Forces cannot be America and our allies in the Middle day. assigned to coordinate, participate, or East. The previous question has nothing to accompany any foreign government’s This bill authorizes U.S. security as- do with Yemen. I mean, it is as if this military when they are in hostilities. sistance to Israel over a 10-year period entire horrific catastrophe that is now Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I and updates key elements of our secu- unfolding in Yemen doesn’t even exist. yield an additional 30 seconds to the rity cooperation to ensure that Israel I mean, how sad. gentleman. can respond to the significant threats This is an important issue, and we Mr. KHANNA. Madam Speaker, our it faces from its neighbors. have a responsibility to debate and to forces are coordinating with the Saudi It also reauthorizes the United vote on this issue, because we have forces. I concede to Members we don’t States-Jordan Defense Cooperation been involved in supplying so much as- have troops there, but the War Powers Act, allowing Jordan to remain eligible sistance to the Saudi Government, and Resolution was written broadly, pre- to receive special treatment for the not even a mention, not even a men- cisely because we wanted Congress to transfer of U.S. defense articles and tion of this. have a say. services. Maybe this doesn’t matter to my Re- And, Representative COLE, I am con- Jordan is a critical ally in the fight publican friends. Maybe they are per- vinced if one of our allies, like Israel or against ISIS and other extremist fectly fine turning a blind eye to this another country, were attacked; I have groups. We need to make sure that horrific horror show that is happening enough confidence in this body that we they are adequately equipped to help in Yemen. But I am going to tell you, would make the right decision. This is maintain stability in the Middle East. I think most people in this country, a matter of the Congress’ right to have H.R. 336 also contains the Caesar when they are made aware of what is a say on matters of war and peace, and Syria Civilian Protection Act. This bill going on and they are made aware of I thank Chairman MCGOVERN for bring- passed the House earlier this year. It our involvement, are horrified. This is ing this for a vote. should have been law a long time ago.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.023 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1539 This act will impose long-overdue has used American bombs, American The founder of the BDS movement sanctions against Syria’s Assad regime planes with American logistical sup- was a raging anti-Semite, who once and its backers, including Iran and port, and, until recently, American re- said: ‘‘We are witnessing the rapid de- Russia, for their egregious human fueling to further a conflict that has mise of Zionism, and nothing can be rights abuses. cost thousands of civilian lives and led done to save it, for Zionism is intent Finally, this bill empowers State and to a humanitarian crisis in the coun- on killing itself. I, for one, support eu- local governments in the United States try. There is no question in my mind thanasia.’’ That is not all he has said. to counter the anti-Israel Boycott, Di- that American involvement, to date, This bill would simply allow State vestment, and Sanctions, otherwise has exceeded the congressional author- and local governments to have the known as BDS, movement’s discrimi- ization that exists to combat terrorists right to counter the BDS movement by natory economic warfare against in the region. For too long, the United ending contracts with companies that Israel. States has been directly involved in boycott Israel. This bill does not im- These provisions have already passed this war without proper congressional pede the right of any American to boy- the Senate with bipartisan support. I authorization or oversight. cott or criticize Israel. Instead, this urge all my colleagues to join me in This bill, which passed the Senate bill protects States’ rights to divest voting ‘‘no’’ on the previous question last year with bipartisan support, spe- from countries that boycott Israel and in order to consider this important bill cifically exempts actions that target from lawsuits driven by the ACLU. The BDS movement is designed to to shore up U.S. interests and allies in al-Qaida and any other terrorist activ- hurt Israel by encouraging companies the Middle East and take action ity. to boycott Israeli goods. The BDS against Assad’s murderous regime. My colleagues opposing this effort movement is consumed by efforts to Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I seem to forget that we have a responsi- bility under the Constitution to exer- delegitimize and demonize Israel. want to thank the gentleman, the dis- Numerous incidents are highlighted tinguished ranking member on the cise our oversight authority over American military engagement. Noth- in my resolution, H. Res. 72, con- Committee on Foreign Affairs, for his demning this behavior. For example, at comments. I just would inform the gen- ing in this legislation prevents the ad- ministration from coming to Congress NYU, after the student government tleman that, you know, another bill passed a resolution supporting BDS, that passed the Senate with a bipar- and presenting a strategy and asking for authorization to involve our mili- they had to close the Center for Jewish tisan vote is the bill that we are dis- Life in response to threatening Twitter cussing here today on Yemen. tary in Yemen. That is not something I would support, but they did not even posts by a student who expressed ‘‘a de- b 1300 try to make the case. sire for Zionists to die.’’ There are so many other examples on The other thing I would say to my Instead, we have become embroiled in a humanitarian nightmare and college campuses all across our coun- friends on the other side of the aisle, try. Where the BDS grows, anti-Semi- one of the things that we are trying to backed a flawed military engagement with no end in sight, all without proper tism follows. Yet some Members in the do is return to regular order, some- House openly support this movement. thing that I think a lot of people don’t authorization or oversight. It seems pretty obvious that it is time to exert House Democrats are holding up this know what it looks like. A number of major bipartisan legislation. the bills that the gentleman is refer- our proper role as Congress. H.J. Res. 37 is an important first step This bill would provide $3.3 billion in ring to had no markup. Let’s go security assistance to Israel and au- of what I hope will be a concerted ef- through the committee process. Let’s thorize the 2016 MOU to guarantee fort to bring the war in Yemen to an do markups, and let’s do this the way Israel’s security for the next 10 years end and to reestablish Congress’ role in we are supposed to do it. by providing advanced capabilities to overseeing our military’s engagements I appreciate that my friends don’t protect our greatest ally. want to talk about the horrific situa- overseas. Madam Speaker, I urge my This bill strengthens Jordan’s ability tion in Yemen, but that is what we are colleagues to support the rule and to to promote regional security and sta- support this resolution. going to do here today because it is bility by enhancing Jordan’s military Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 horrific, and it is about time that this capacity in the sale of defense articles. minutes to the gentleman from New body take a stand. This bill also sanctions those who York (Mr. ZELDIN), my good friend. provide financial assistance or support Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to Mr. ZELDIN. Madam Speaker, I rise the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. to prop up the Assad regime, which is in strong support of Mr. COLE’s amend- responsible for chemical weapon at- CICILLINE). ment so that the House may take up Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, I tacks in Syria. H.R. 336. Madam Speaker, I thank, again, Mr. thank the gentleman for yielding. The House should immediately bring Madam Speaker, I want to begin by COLE for bringing this amendment, and this legislation up, which is a bipar- I encourage all of my colleagues to sup- acknowledging the extraordinary lead- tisan legislative package that would ership of the chairman of the Rules port it. help others fight back against the BDS Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Committee and this very transparent movement, protect U.S. security in the yield myself such time as I may con- and open process. Middle East by strengthening our alli- sume. I stand to support, strongly, H.J. Res. ances with Israel and Jordan, and sanc- Madam Speaker, let me say to the 37, which directs the President to re- tion bad actors like Assad. gentleman from New York that I ap- move American troops from their role The Senate version of this bill, S. 1, preciate his comments, but that is not in hostilities in Yemen. passed with strong bipartisan support, what we are talking about here today. By taking up this War Powers Reso- 77–23. I would just say to him, while we ap- lution, the House is, finally, re- The major point of contention for preciate the cooperation of the minor- asserting our constitutional authority some, regarding this package, is the ity in the Rules Committee and trying and responsibility over American mili- Combating BDS Act of 2019, a bipar- to facilitate a process dedicated more tary actions and sending an important tisan bill with over 100 cosponsors last to regular order—and we are going to message both to the Saudi-led coali- Congress, that would help stop the BDS continue to work that way—that he tion and to the Trump administration. movement. should make sure that these bills have The Iranian-backed Houthis have It is okay to have a reasonable, le- hearings and markups and that the acted with complete disregard for civil- gitimate concern with any govern- Members of the House have an oppor- ian lives in Yemen, blocking humani- ment, including Israel, as well as our tunity to be able to deliberate on them, tarian aid and mounting attacks into own, but, keep in mind, the founder of and then bring them to the Rules Com- Saudi Arabian cities. There is no ques- BDS was blatantly anti-Semitic, and, mittee and we can have that debate. tion that they bear much of the blame on college campuses all across our en- But I am going to say to the gen- for the current humanitarian crisis. tire country, we have college students tleman, this is a new day. We, hope- However, for nearly 4 years, the who are being targeted by blatant anti- fully, will discuss process less and ideas Saudi and Emirati-backed coalition Semitism in the name of BDS. more.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.025 H13FEPT1 H1540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 I would also say that we have an course of his career, the reassertion of these issues. We may not agree on this emergency right now when it comes to congressional war powers, and I com- specific bill, but we have worked to- Yemen. It is one of the worst humani- mend him for that. This case is not one gether on matters like the Authoriza- tarian crises in the world. I am a little of those cases. tion for Use of Military Force for many bit struck by the fact that the last cou- The President of the United States years. He is always thoughtful in urg- ple of speakers haven’t even used the does have legitimate powers as Com- ing Congress to reclaim authority on word ‘‘Yemen’’ once. mander in Chief to support friends and matters of war and peace, and I do look So, in any event, there is a right way allies short of war without congres- forward to working with him in the to bring legislation to the floor. We sional approval. That has happened months ahead. want to have regular order. We want to time and time and time again in Amer- Let me just remind my colleagues do this the right way. We did this bill ican history. about how this bill came to the floor. the right way. It did pass the Senate. We have 117 security agreements It was introduced in January. There We had a hearing, we had a markup. It with various countries around the was a hearing in the Foreign Affairs came to the Rules Committee. We world. Some of those are with coun- Committee. They held a markup, and made in order a bipartisan amendment, tries we have formal alliances with, the Rules Committee did a hearing and a Republican amendment, one that I some of them are not. They do not made amendments in order. strongly disagree with; but, nonethe- commit the United States to hos- Some of my Republican friends may less, we hope we can defeat it on the tilities, but they do say, in certain sit- not agree with the underlying bill, but floor. If not, that is the way it goes. uations, we will be there to render sup- there shouldn’t be much disagreement That is the process we ought to ad- port. about the process, because this is how here to. And I would say that, if we ad- I agree with my friend that there the process should work. We even made hered to a better process, we are going have been atrocities in Yemen. I think in order a Republican amendment from to end up with better legislation and he is absolutely right about that. I Congressman BUCK that I strongly op- more, hopefully, bipartisan legislation. think, unfortunately, we didn’t talk pose. That amendment would allow the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- very much about the Iranian role in President to maintain unfettered intel- ance of my time. that. We didn’t talk very much about ligence sharing with any foreign coun- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield the Houthi role in that. We didn’t talk try, even when the sole objective is to myself the remainder of my time to very much about who overthrew a le- help determine which targets to bomb close. gitimate government and what other in offensive airstrikes not authorized Madam Speaker, I urge opposition to countries were involved in that. This is by Congress. this rule and the underlying measure. a lot more complex than that. I don’t believe we should preemp- The majority has brought up a reso- But, in this case, unlike Libya, for tively cede our own purview over intel- lution under the War Powers Resolu- instance, where President Obama did ligence sharing, and certainly not as tion instructing the President to re- commit us to military activity without part of a resolution designed to re- move the United States Armed Forces coming to this Chamber and asking assert Congress’ constitutional war au- from hostilities in Yemen. Unfortu- permission, somehow stretched the thority. nately, this resolution is misguided. NATO alliance to cover our participa- Maybe this amendment passes—I United States Armed Forces are not tion in a conflict within a country that hope it doesn’t—but it will be debated, currently involved in hostilities in had not attacked any member of voted upon, and this House will decide. Yemen, and it is unclear exactly what NATO, let alone the United States of Let me say to my colleagues what is this resolution will accomplish. America, that was a time we should happening in Yemen is horrific. It Further, passage of this resolution have done something like this. should shake every Member of this in- would likely damage our relationships Right now, in my view, whether you stitution to their core: bombings of with our allies, who would have reason agree with him or not, the President is weddings, funerals, and school buses; to question our commitments to them, exercising his legitimate authority as thousands dead; children starving—a and embolden our potential adversaries Commander in Chief. And it is worth humanitarian nightmare. in the future. noting for the RECORD, he is actually I don’t know what is going to happen I want to take just a moment to, doing less than his predecessor, Presi- over in the Senate, but I know what frankly, reaffirm and thank my friend dent Obama, did. He actually is the this institution should do, and that is for his strong assertion of Congress’ person, President Trump, who ordered reclaim our responsibilities and make powers under war powers. I think he the cessation of aerial refueling oper- clear that the Constitution matters, has absolutely been a leader in this ations with the Saudi Air Force. that human rights matter; the lives of area, and I have tried to work with him Again, there is room for disagree- people in Yemen and the children in on many occasions. ment here. I know, on the underlying Yemen, they matter. This Chamber, I want to state for the RECORD, I look issue of congressional war powers, my under this majority, is going to provide forward to working with him in this friend and I agree. I look forward to a consequence for the actions of the area again, because I think this body, working with him on that issue as we Saudi Government. under both Republicans and Demo- go forward, as I know we will. But, in b 1315 crats, has far too often abdicated its my opinion, this is the wrong place and responsibilities and simply left it to the wrong time to have this debate. And I hope that this resolution is the executive branch to determine I think the President is operating just our first step in responding to the when we were at war. well within his rights. He has made it humanitarian issues across the region. Frankly, when President Bush 41 clear he will veto this legislation I look forward to the Foreign Affairs went to war in the Gulf, he came to should it pass the United States Sen- Committee holding more hearings and Congress and asked for its permission; ate. None of us know whether it will. markups and bringing more bills to the when President Bush 43 went to war, he But I can assure you this: that veto Rules Committee. came to Congress and asked for its per- will have more than enough votes to I have introduced a bipartisan bill mission in both Afghanistan and Iraq— sustain it. with 20 colleagues that will imme- and they received it. So, again, I thank my friend for the diately stop all military aid and armed President Obama never bothered to spirited debate and discussion. It is al- sales to the Government of Saudi Ara- do that. Whether it was in Libya or ways thoughtful. bia. I think it is the right thing to do whether it was extending the mission, Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote when our democratic values are on the in many cases, he simply did not on the previous question, ‘‘no’’ on the line. I would like to see that come up choose to do that. And, frankly, it was underlying measure, and I yield back for a vote, but I want to have a hearing President Obama who began the ac- the balance of my time. and a markup before it comes to this tions that concerned my friends in Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I floor. Yemen. yield myself the balance of my time. But, Madam Speaker, this Congress So, again, my friend has appro- Madam Speaker, I want to recognize needs to start somewhere so we can priately tried to pursue, over the the work of Ranking Member COLE on step up our response as a country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.027 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1541 I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous Doyle, Michael Lawson (FL) Rouda McClintock Roe, David P. Thompson (PA) question. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this F. Lee (CA) Roybal-Allard McHenry Rogers (AL) Thornberry Engel Lee (NV) Ruiz McKinley Rogers (KY) Timmons rule and the underlying resolution. Escobar Levin (CA) Ruppersberger Meadows Rooney (FL) Tipton The material previously referred to Eshoo Levin (MI) Rush Meuser Rose, John W. Turner by Mr. COLE is as follows: Espaillat Lewis Sa´ nchez Miller Rouzer Upton Mitchell Roy Wagner At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Evans Lieu, Ted Sarbanes Finkenauer Lipinski Moolenaar Rutherford Walberg lowing: Scanlon Fletcher Loebsack Schakowsky Mooney (WV) Scalise Walden Sec. 5. Immediately upon adoption of this Foster Lofgren Schiff Mullin Schweikert Walker resolution, the House shall proceed to the Frankel Lowenthal Schneider Newhouse Scott, Austin Walorski consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. Fudge Lowey Schrader Norman Sensenbrenner Waltz 336) to make improvements to certain de- Gabbard Luja´ n Schrier Nunes Shimkus Watkins fense and security assistance provisions and Gallego Luria Scott (VA) Olson Simpson Weber (TX) Garamendi Lynch Scott, David Palazzo Smith (MO) Webster (FL) to authorize the appropriation of funds to ´ Garcıa (IL) Malinowski Serrano Palmer Smith (NE) Wenstrup Israel, to reauthorize the United States-Jor- Pence Smith (NJ) Westerman Garcia (TX) Maloney, Sewell (AL) dan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and to Golden Carolyn B. Perry Smucker Williams Shalala halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian Gomez Maloney, Sean Posey Spano Wilson (SC) Sherman Gonzalez (TX) Matsui Ratcliffe Stauber Wittman people, and for other purposes. All points of Sherrill Gottheimer McAdams Reed Stefanik Womack order against consideration of the bill are Sires Green (TX) McBath Reschenthaler Steil Woodall waived. The bill shall be considered as read. Slotkin Grijalva McCollum Rice (SC) Steube Wright Smith (WA) All points of order against provisions in the Haaland McEachin Riggleman Stewart Yoho Soto bill are waived. The previous question shall Harder (CA) McGovern Roby Stivers Young be considered as ordered on the bill and on Hastings McNerney Spanberger Rodgers (WA) Taylor Zeldin any further amendment thereto to final pas- Hayes Meeks Speier sage without intervening motion except: (1) Heck Meng Stanton NOT VOTING—9 Stevens Higgins (NY) Moore Allred Dingell Pingree one hour of debate equally divided and con- Suozzi Hill (CA) Morelle Castor (FL) Granger Quigley trolled by the chair and ranking minority Swalwell (CA) Himes Moulton Connolly Kinzinger Ryan member of the Committee on Foreign Af- Horn, Kendra S. Mucarsel-Powell Takano fairs; (2) one amendment if offered by Rep- Thompson (CA) Horsford Murphy b 1342 resentative McCaul of Texas or his designee, Houlahan Nadler Thompson (MS) which shall be in order without intervention Hoyer Napolitano Titus Messrs. HIGGINS of Louisiana and of any point of order or demand for division Huffman Neal Tlaib HUDSON changed their vote from of the question and shall be separately de- Jackson Lee Neguse Tonko Torres (CA) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ batable for 10 minutes equally divided and Jayapal Norcross Jeffries O’Halleran Torres Small Messrs. NADLER, TAKANO, SAR- controlled by the proponent and an oppo- Johnson (GA) Ocasio-Cortez (NM) BANES, Ms. BASS, and Mr. NOR- nent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or Trahan Johnson (TX) Omar CROSS changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ without instructions. Kaptur Pallone Trone Sec. 6. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not Keating Panetta Underwood to ‘‘yea.’’ apply to the consideration of H.R. 336. Kelly (IL) Pappas Van Drew So the previous question was ordered. Vargas Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I Kennedy Pascrell The result of the vote was announced Khanna Payne Veasey yield back the balance of my time, and Kildee Perlmutter Vela as above recorded. I move the previous question on the Kilmer Peters Vela´ zquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The resolution. Kim Peterson Visclosky question is on the resolution. Kind Phillips Wasserman The question was taken; and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Kirkpatrick Pocan Schultz question is on ordering the previous Krishnamoorthi Porter Waters Speaker pro tempore announced that question. Kuster (NH) Pressley Watson Coleman the ayes appeared to have it. The question was taken; and the Lamb Price (NC) Welch Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I Langevin Raskin Wexton Speaker pro tempore announced that Larsen (WA) Rice (NY) Wild demand the yeas and nays. the ayes appeared to have it. Larson (CT) Richmond Wilson (FL) The yeas and nays were ordered. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I Lawrence Rose (NY) Yarmuth The SPEAKER pro tempore. This demand the yeas and nays. will be a 5-minute vote. NAYS—195 The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic de- Abraham Conaway Hartzler vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Aderholt Cook Hern, Kevin ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- Allen Crawford Herrera Beutler 193, not voting 10, as follows: minute vote on ordering the previous Amash Crenshaw Hice (GA) [Roll No. 79] question will be followed by 5-minute Amodei Curtis Higgins (LA) Armstrong Davidson (OH) Hill (AR) YEAS—228 votes on: Arrington Davis, Rodney Holding Adams Cleaver Evans Adoption of House Resolution 122, if Babin DesJarlais Hollingsworth Aguilar Clyburn Finkenauer ordered; and Bacon Diaz-Balart Hudson Axne Cohen Fletcher Baird Duffy Huizenga Barraga´ n Cooper Foster Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Balderson Duncan Hunter Bass Correa Frankel the Journal. Banks Dunn Hurd (TX) Beatty Costa Fudge The vote was taken by electronic de- Barr Emmer Johnson (LA) Bera Courtney Gabbard vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Bergman Estes Johnson (OH) Beyer Cox (CA) Gallego Biggs Ferguson Johnson (SD) Bishop (GA) Craig Garamendi 195, not voting 9, as follows: Bilirakis Fitzpatrick Jordan Blumenauer Crist Garcı´a (IL) [Roll No. 78] Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Joyce (OH) Blunt Rochester Crow Garcia (TX) Bost Flores Joyce (PA) Bonamici Cuellar Golden YEAS—227 Brady Fortenberry Katko Boyle, Brendan Cummings Gomez Adams Ca´ rdenas Craig Brooks (AL) Foxx (NC) Kelly (MS) F. Cunningham Gonzalez (TX) Aguilar Carson (IN) Crist Brooks (IN) Fulcher Kelly (PA) Brindisi Davids (KS) Gottheimer Axne Cartwright Crow Buchanan Gaetz King (IA) Brown (MD) Davis (CA) Green (TX) Barraga´ n Case Cuellar Buck Gallagher King (NY) Brownley (CA) Davis, Danny K. Grijalva Bass Casten (IL) Cummings Bucshon Gianforte Kustoff (TN) Bustos Dean Haaland Beatty Castro (TX) Cunningham Budd Gibbs LaHood Butterfield DeFazio Harder (CA) Bera Chu, Judy Davids (KS) Burchett Gohmert LaMalfa Carbajal DeGette Hastings ´ Beyer Cicilline Davis (CA) Burgess Gonzalez (OH) Lamborn Cardenas DeLauro Hayes Bishop (GA) Cisneros Byrne Gooden Latta Carson (IN) DelBene Heck Davis, Danny K. Blumenauer Clark (MA) Calvert Gosar Lesko Cartwright Delgado Higgins (NY) Dean Blunt Rochester Clarke (NY) Carter (GA) Graves (GA) Long Case Demings Hill (CA) DeFazio Bonamici Clay Carter (TX) Graves (LA) Loudermilk Casten (IL) DeSaulnier Himes Boyle, Brendan Cleaver DeGette Chabot Graves (MO) Lucas Castor (FL) Deutch Horn, Kendra S. F. Clyburn DeLauro Cheney Green (TN) Luetkemeyer Castro (TX) Doggett Horsford Brindisi Cohen DelBene Cline Griffith Marchant Chu, Judy Doyle, Michael Houlahan Brown (MD) Cooper Delgado Cloud Grothman Marshall Cicilline F. Hoyer Brownley (CA) Correa Demings Cole Guest Massie Cisneros Engel Huffman Bustos Costa DeSaulnier Collins (GA) Guthrie Mast Clark (MA) Escobar Jackson Lee Butterfield Courtney Deutch Collins (NY) Hagedorn McCarthy Clarke (NY) Eshoo Jayapal Carbajal Cox (CA) Doggett Comer Harris McCaul Clay Espaillat Jeffries

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.029 H13FEPT1 H1542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Johnson (GA) Meeks Scott (VA) Simpson Thornberry Wenstrup The question is on the Speaker’s ap- Johnson (TX) Meng Scott, David Smith (MO) Timmons Westerman proval of the Journal. Kaptur Moore Serrano Smith (NE) Tipton Williams Keating Morelle Sewell (AL) Smith (NJ) Turner Wilson (SC) This is a 5-minute vote. Kelly (IL) Moulton Shalala Smucker Upton Wittman The vote was taken by electronic de- Kennedy Mucarsel-Powell Sherman Spano Walberg Womack vice, and there were—yeas 215, nays Khanna Murphy Stauber Walden Sherrill Woodall 199, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting Kildee Nadler Sires Stefanik Walker Wright Steil Walorski Kilmer Napolitano Slotkin Yoho 16, as follows: Kim Neal Steube Waltz Smith (WA) Young [Roll No. 80] Kind Neguse Stewart Watkins Soto Zeldin Kirkpatrick Norcross Spanberger Stivers Weber (TX) YEAS—215 Krishnamoorthi O’Halleran Thompson (PA) Webster (FL) Speier Adams Garcı´a (IL) Neal Kuster (NH) Ocasio-Cortez Stanton Armstrong Garcia (TX) Neguse Lamb Omar NOT VOTING—10 Stevens Arrington Gomez Newhouse Langevin Pallone Suozzi Allred Kinzinger Taylor Axne Gonzalez (TX) Norcross Larsen (WA) Panetta Swalwell (CA) Connolly Pingree Wagner Bacon Granger Ocasio-Cortez Larson (CT) Pappas Takano Dingell Quigley Banks Green (TX) Omar Lawrence Pascrell Thompson (CA) Granger Ryan Barr Grijalva Pallone Lawson (FL) Payne Thompson (MS) Barraga´ n Grothman Panetta Lee (CA) Perlmutter ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Titus Bass Haaland Pappas Lee (NV) Peters Tlaib The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Beatty Hastings Pascrell Levin (CA) Peterson the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Bergman Hayes Payne Levin (MI) Phillips Tonko Beyer Heck Perlmutter Lewis Pocan Torres (CA) ing. Bishop (GA) Higgins (LA) Perry Lieu, Ted Porter Torres Small Blunt Rochester Higgins (NY) Phillips Lipinski Pressley (NM) b 1350 Bonamici Hill (CA) Pocan Loebsack Price (NC) Trahan So the resolution was agreed to. Boyle, Brendan Hollingsworth Pressley Lofgren Raskin Trone F. Horn, Kendra S. Raskin Lowenthal Rice (NY) Underwood The result of the vote was announced Brady Horsford Reed Lowey Richmond Van Drew as above recorded. Brown (MD) Houlahan Richmond Luja´ n Rose (NY) Vargas A motion to reconsider was laid on Buck Hoyer Rodgers (WA) Luria Rouda Veasey Bucshon Huffman Roybal-Allard Lynch Roybal-Allard Vela the table. Budd Jackson Lee Ruppersberger Malinowski Ruiz Vela´ zquez f Bustos Jayapal Rush Maloney, Ruppersberger Visclosky Butterfield Jeffries Sa´ nchez Carolyn B. Rush Wasserman MOMENT OF SILENCE HONORING Carbajal Johnson (GA) Sarbanes Maloney, Sean Sa´ nchez Schultz Ca´ rdenas Johnson (TX) Schakowsky Matsui Sarbanes Waters VICTIMS OF MARJORY Carson (IN) Kaptur Schiff McAdams Scanlon Watson Coleman STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH Cartwright Katko Schneider McBath Schakowsky Welch SCHOOL SHOOTING Case Kelly (IL) Schrier McCollum Schiff Wexton Casten (IL) Kennedy Schweikert McEachin Schneider Wild (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given Castor (FL) Khanna Scott (VA) McGovern Schrader Wilson (FL) permission to address the House for 1 Castro (TX) Kildee Scott, David McNerney Schrier Yarmuth minute.) Chu, Judy King (IA) Serrano Clark (MA) Kuster (NH) Sewell (AL) NAYS—193 Mr. DEUTCH. One year ago, Madam Speaker, on February 14, 2018, 17 people Clarke (NY) Lamb Shalala Abraham Estes Lamborn Clay Langevin Sherman Aderholt Ferguson Latta were killed in a senseless and horrific Cleaver Larsen (WA) Sherrill Allen Fitzpatrick Lesko act of gun violence at Marjory Cohen Larson (CT) Simpson Amash Fleischmann Long Stoneman Douglas High School in Collins (GA) Lawrence Sires Cooper Lee (CA) Smith (NJ) Amodei Flores Loudermilk Parkland, Florida. Armstrong Fortenberry Lucas Courtney Lee (NV) Smith (WA) Arrington Foxx (NC) Luetkemeyer I ask the Members of the House of Cox (CA) Levin (CA) Soto Babin Fulcher Marchant Representatives to use this time to Cuellar Levin (MI) Speier Bacon Gaetz Marshall center their thoughts on the 17 who Cummings Lewis Stanton Baird Gallagher Massie Davidson (OH) Lieu, Ted Stauber Balderson Gianforte Mast were killed, the 17 who were injured, Davis (CA) Lipinski Stefanik Banks Gibbs McCarthy the healing of the Parkland commu- Davis, Danny K. Loebsack Steil Barr Gohmert McCaul nity, and the 40,000 lives lost to gun vi- Dean Lofgren Stevens DeFazio Long Stivers Bergman Gonzalez (OH) McClintock olence in every corner of this Nation Biggs Gooden McHenry DeGette Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) Bilirakis Gosar McKinley each year. DeLauro Lowey Takano Bishop (UT) Graves (GA) Meadows I ask that we work together, not as DelBene Luetkemeyer Taylor Bost Graves (LA) Meuser Democrats or Republicans, but as Delgado Luja´ n Thompson (MS) Brady Graves (MO) Miller Demings Luria Thornberry Brooks (AL) Green (TN) Mitchell Americans to end this silence with ac- DeSaulnier Lynch Titus Brooks (IN) Griffith Moolenaar tion to make all our communities safer Deutch Malinowski Tlaib Buchanan Grothman Mooney (WV) from gun violence. Doggett Maloney, Torres (CA) Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. Trahan Buck Guest Mullin I ask that this moment of silence not Bucshon Guthrie Newhouse F. Maloney, Sean Trone Budd Hagedorn Norman be in vain, and I ask my colleagues to Engel McBath Underwood Burchett Harris Nunes please rise and bow your heads as we Escobar McCarthy Vargas Burgess Hartzler Olson remember Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Eshoo McClintock Veasey Byrne Hern, Kevin Palazzo Espaillat McCollum Vela Calvert Herrera Beutler Palmer Beigel, Martin Duque Anguiano, Nich- Evans McEachin Vela´ zquez Carter (GA) Hice (GA) Pence olas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Finkenauer McGovern Visclosky Carter (TX) Higgins (LA) Perry Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Fleischmann McNerney Wasserman Fletcher Meeks Schultz Chabot Hill (AR) Posey Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joa- Cheney Holding Ratcliffe Fortenberry Moore Watkins Cline Hollingsworth Reed quin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pol- Foster Morelle Welch Cloud Hudson Reschenthaler lack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Frankel Moulton Wexton Cole Huizenga Rice (SC) Carmen Schentrup, and Peter Wang. Gabbard Murphy Wilson (FL) Collins (GA) Hunter Riggleman Gallego Nadler Yarmuth Collins (NY) Hurd (TX) Roby The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Garamendi Napolitano Yoho Comer Johnson (LA) Rodgers (WA) MCBATH). All present will rise for a NAYS—199 Conaway Johnson (OH) Roe, David P. moment of silence. Cook Johnson (SD) Rogers (AL) Abraham Bost Chabot Crawford Jordan Rogers (KY) f Aderholt Brindisi Cheney Crenshaw Joyce (OH) Rooney (FL) Aguilar Brooks (AL) Cicilline Curtis Joyce (PA) Rose, John W. THE JOURNAL Allen Brooks (IN) Cisneros Davidson (OH) Katko Rouzer Amash Brownley (CA) Cline Davis, Rodney Kelly (MS) Roy The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Amodei Buchanan Cloud DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Rutherford ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Babin Burchett Clyburn Diaz-Balart King (IA) Scalise ished business is the question on agree- Baird Burgess Cole Duffy King (NY) Schweikert ing to the Speaker’s approval of the Balderson Byrne Collins (NY) Duncan Kustoff (TN) Scott, Austin Bera Calvert Comer Dunn LaHood Sensenbrenner Journal, on which the yeas and nays Bilirakis Carter (GA) Conaway Emmer LaMalfa Shimkus were ordered. Bishop (UT) Carter (TX) Connolly

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:28 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.006 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1543 Cook Johnson (OH) Roby There was no objection. The United States can and should Correa Johnson (SD) Roe, David P. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- play a role pushing for that solution, Costa Jordan Rogers (AL) Craig Joyce (OH) Rogers (KY) ant to House Resolution 122 and rule pushing parties to make a commitment Crawford Joyce (PA) Rooney (FL) XVIII, the Chair declares the House in to negotiations. This measure, intro- Crenshaw Kelly (MS) Rose (NY) the Committee of the Whole House on duced by Mr. KHANNA, will help us do Crist Kelly (PA) Rose, John W. the state of the Union for the consider- exactly that. Crow Kilmer Rouda Cunningham Kim Rouzer ation of the joint resolution, H.J. Res. Let me explain why this is so impor- Curtis Kind Roy 37. tant and why I support passing this Davids (KS) King (NY) Ruiz The Chair appoints the gentlewoman resolution right now. Davis, Rodney Kirkpatrick Rutherford from the Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT) In the last few years, the Saudi-led DesJarlais Krishnamoorthi Scalise Diaz-Balart Kustoff (TN) Schrader to preside over the Committee of the coalition has carried out 18,000 air- Duffy LaHood Scott, Austin Whole. strikes. A full one-third of those Duncan LaMalfa Sensenbrenner Dunn Lamborn strikes hit nonmilitary targets. This is Shimkus b 1407 Emmer Latta absolutely reckless. Slotkin Estes Lawson (FL) IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Smith (MO) I am not naive, Madam Chair. I know Ferguson Lesko Smith (NE) Accordingly, the House resolved we have critical strategic interests in Fitzpatrick Loudermilk Smucker itself into the Committee of the Whole Flores Lucas that region. The Houthis are a prob- Spanberger Foxx (NC) Marchant House on the state of the Union for the lem. They get support from Iran. They Fudge Marshall Spano consideration of the joint resolution Steube launch missiles into Saudi territory Fulcher Massie (H.J. Res. 37) directing the removal of and international waterways, threat- Gaetz Mast Stewart Gallagher Matsui Suozzi United States Armed Forces from hos- ening Saudi civilians. They are starv- Gianforte McAdams Thompson (CA) tilities in the Republic of Yemen that ing the Yemeni people, diverting as- Thompson (PA) Gibbs McCaul have not been authorized by Congress, sistance, and holding civilians hostage Golden McHenry Timmons with Ms. PLASKETT in the chair. Gonzalez (OH) McKinley Tipton to their political demands. But we can- Gooden Meadows Torres Small The Clerk read the title of the joint not just give the coalition a blank Gosar Meng (NM) resolution. check when so many innocent lives are Turner Gottheimer Meuser The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the being lost. And if the administration Graves (GA) Miller Upton Graves (LA) Mitchell Van Drew joint resolution is considered read the won’t demand any sort of account- Graves (MO) Moolenaar Walberg first time. ability from the Saudis and Emiratis, Green (TN) Mooney (WV) Walden General debate shall not exceed 1 it is time for Congress to act. Griffith Mucarsel-Powell Walker hour equally divided and controlled by Guest Mullin Walorski I want to acknowledge my friend Guthrie Norman Waltz the chair and ranking minority mem- from Texas, the ranking member on Hagedorn Nunes Waters ber of the Committee on Foreign Af- the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Watson Coleman Harder (CA) O’Halleran fairs. MCCAUL. I believe that he also wants to Harris Olson Weber (TX) Hartzler Palmer Webster (FL) The gentleman from New York (Mr. see Congress reclaim our prerogatives Hern, Kevin Pence Westerman ENGEL) and the gentleman from Texas on foreign policy, though I understand Herrera Beutler Peters Wild (Mr. MCCAUL) each will control 30 min- we have an honest difference of opinion Hice (GA) Peterson Williams utes. Hill (AR) Porter Wilson (SC) on the approach we are dealing with Himes Posey Wittman The Chair recognizes the gentleman today. Holding Ratcliffe Womack from New York. I am glad that we moved this meas- Hudson Reschenthaler Woodall Mr. ENGEL. Madam Chair, I yield ure through regular order, that we had Huizenga Rice (NY) Wright myself such time as I may consume. Hunter Rice (SC) Young a hearing with experts and a markup, Johnson (LA) Riggleman Zeldin This is an important moment for the and that the gentleman from Texas and House, Madam Chair. For years, under ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 I could make our cases before the Rules administrations of both parties, the Committee. It allowed me to hear the Tonko Congress has handed away our author- arguments from all perspectives on NOT VOTING—16 ity and abrogated our responsibility this issue. Allred Keating Ryan when it comes to foreign policy, par- I think, during this debate, we will Biggs Kinzinger Scanlon ticularly the questions of how and hear my friends on the other side call Blumenauer Palazzo Wagner where our military is engaged around this resolution misguided. I think be- Dingell Pingree Wenstrup Gohmert Price (NC) the world. cause this resolution has to do with our Hurd (TX) Quigley Article I of the Constitution gives security agreements with the Saudis Congress the responsibility to declare b 1403 and Emiratis, we will hear them ques- war, yet we have given Presidents of tion what impact this may have on So the Journal was approved. both parties a virtual blank check to other security agreements. The result of the vote was announced send our brave servicemembers into It is a fair question, to be honest. as above recorded. harm’s way while we have stood on the That is why this measure is tailored so Stated for: sidelines. specifically to deal with just this situa- Ms. SCANLON. Madam Speaker, my vote With the measure we are considering tion. This is not a broad, blanket pol- did not record. Had I been present, I would today, we take some of that power icy that is going to tie the hands of the have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 80. back, and we do so to restore a sense of executive branch. There is no dan- f American values and American leader- gerous precedent being set here, just an ship to the worst humanitarian catas- attempt to stop a war that is costing REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES trophe in the world. far too many innocent lives. ARMED FORCES FROM HOS- For the last few years, we have all I think we will hear my friends ques- TILITIES IN YEMEN THAT HAVE seen horrific images of the civilian cas- tion whether this measure would even NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CON- ualties in the Yemen war: starving do anything because this measure GRESS children, millions displaced, outbreaks withdraws American forces engaged in GENERAL LEAVE of deadly disease. hostilities, and says Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I ask Madam Chair, 85,000 children have ‘‘hostilities’’ only applies to situations unanimous consent that all Members starved to death. Fourteen million are where American troops are firing weap- may have 5 legislative days in which to on the brink of famine. More than a ons at an enemy. I have two reactions revise and extend their remarks and to million suffer from cholera. And the to that. insert extraneous material on H.J. Res. ongoing military operations are bring- First of all, this measure would spe- 37. ing us no closer to a resolution. The cifically define ‘‘hostilities’’ to include The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there only way out of this mess is for parties aerial refueling of warplanes carrying objection to the request of the gen- to sit down and work toward a political out airstrikes against Houthi mili- tleman from New York? solution. tants. Now, I understand the Defense

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This on the same side and sometimes not, recklessly undo critical security rela- body is not subject to the definitions but I hope we can always grapple with tionships that we have spent decades conjured up by the Defense Depart- these challenges in a substantive way. building. ment. We don’t ask permission to exer- Madam Chair, I reserve the balance That is not what the War Powers cise our Article I authority. Of course, of my time. Resolution has ever meant, and I don’t the Pentagon will try to define things Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I yield think that is what Congress designed it in a way that consolidates the power of myself such time as I may consume. to do, and it should not be used in this the executive branch, but Congress, Let me just begin by extending my way now. with authority over war powers, need appreciation for the chairman. I know No one is saying that U.S. security not accept that definition. his arguments are well-intentioned, as assistance to Saudi Arabia, or anyone The Congress has lost its grip on for- are mine. I believe that we both com- else, is beyond congressional scrutiny. eign policy, in my opinion, by granting pletely agree and completely support Congress has many tools at its dis- too much deference to the executive Congress’ solemn duty under Article I posal. Our committee receives regular branch, by failing to examine the deci- of the Constitution, to authorize the arms sales notifications. Congress can sions, determinations, and definitions commitment of U.S. troops to foreign condition or cut off security assistance that are used to justify sending Ameri- hostilities; and perhaps there will be through targeted legislation or the an- cans into harm’s way. Our job is to another example where we can join nual appropriations process. keep that branch in check, not to forces in that. But that is not the issue But this resolution is the wrong tool. shrug our shoulders when they tell us here. It is vague and irresponsible. It will to mind our own business. Allow me to quote the actual War create new doubts for our partners and Lastly, I think we will hear my col- Powers Act, from Title 50 of the United allies around the world. leagues on the other side ask: Isn’t this States Code. This procedure applies to For those reasons, Madam Chair, I just all politics? No, Madam Chair. Pol- ‘‘the removal of United States Armed strongly oppose this measure, and I re- itics is what the former majority did to Forces engaged in hostilities outside serve the balance of my time. this resolution twice during the last the territory of the United States.’’ Mr. ENGEL. Madam Chair, I yield 3 Congress. Politics is stifling debate on This has always meant, historically, minutes to the gentleman from Cali- national security issues because we are and today, U.S. troops being directly fornia (Mr. KHANNA), the author of this uncomfortable with the message it involved in live-fire combat. As the De- joint resolution. might send or we don’t want to take a partment of Defense has repeatedly Mr. KHANNA. Madam Chair, I thank tough vote. confirmed, U.S. Armed Forces are not Chairman ENGEL for his extraordinary b 1415 engaged in hostilities against the leadership to help bring a war in Houthi forces in Yemen. Yemen to an end. I want to thank him Politics is walking away from our This resolution is directing us to re- and Chairman MCGOVERN, Speaker constitutional responsibilities, as Con- move troops that simply, Madam PELOSI, and Majority Leader HOYER, gress has done for far too long; and Chair, are not there. Even the aerial for finally speaking up for the millions frankly, we have done it for far too refueling of coalition jets, which does of Yemenis who are on the brink of long, Congresses in both parties with a not constitute traditional hostilities, starvation. majority and Presidents in both par- ended last November. This is not a complex issue. For the ties. This resolution, in my judgment, last 2 years, we have been assisting the Our Article I responsibilities are misuses the tool to try to get at the Saudis in bombing Yemeni civilians; things that we cannot just simply turn different issue of security assistance to and the reports say there are 14 million the other way. We are a coequal branch third countries. It provides no clear de- Yemenis who face starvation; 14 mil- of government, and we have not had a cisions on which forms of assistance lion. declaration of war, for instance, since are cut off. It does not address the hu- Let’s put that in context: 800,000 peo- 1941. We are content to just tell what- manitarian catastrophe inside Yemen ple died in Rwanda; 100,000 in Bosnia, ever administration is in, go ahead, and, alarmingly, it completely ignores and 14 million face famine in Yemen. you handle it. We don’t have any re- the destabilization role that Iran is And it is not because the world doesn’t sponsibility. I hope that that stops this playing in Yemen and the region. have enough food or medicine to get in afternoon. This irresponsible measure is trying there. It is because there is a system- The other body has already weighed to hammer a square peg in a round atic bombing preventing the food and in on this measure. It passed with bi- hole. medicine to get in. partisan support. Today, the Members This resolution really stretches the We want to send the food. We want to of the House get our chance to go on definition of ‘‘hostilities’’ to cover non- send medicine, but the Saudis aren’t record finally and say where we stand. U.S. military operations by other coun- I joined this resolution as an original allowing that food and medicine to get tries. It reinterprets U.S. support to cosponsor because I think it will lead in. those countries as ‘‘engagement in hos- And what do we know about Saudi to a sort of reckoning for our govern- tilities.’’ Arabia? We know that they were re- ment. What is our role in the conflict in This overreach has dangerous impli- sponsible for the murder of Khashoggi. Yemen? cations far beyond Saudi Arabia. This We know recently, that MBS admitted What is Congress’ voice in our for- approach will now allow any single that he wanted Khashoggi dead. eign policy? Member to use this privileged mecha- We know that they, the Saudis, are How will we exercise American lead- nism to second-guess U.S. security co- supplying arms to al-Qaida in Yemen ership and American power? operation relationships with more than who are fighting our troops. The What will we provide and what will 100 countries throughout the world. Saudis are giving arms to the very peo- we withhold to push warring parties to- Under this model, if one Member ple who are fighting our troops. This is ward peace? doesn’t like something that any of our why Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM has said I want to thank Mr. KHANNA for his security partners does overseas, that he may support this resolution. hard work and for his leadership in Member can force quick consideration The only patriotic thing, if you care shining the light on this issue. of a resolution directing the removal of about our troops, if you care about I want to thank our members of the U.S. forces from hostilities ‘‘in or af- American interests, if you care about House Foreign Affairs Committee who fecting’’ that situation. It no longer the outrage that the Saudis are inflict- have contributed so far to a valuable matters that U.S. forces are not actu- ing on Americans, and on the world, debate. ally conducting those hostilities. the only patriotic thing to do is to vote

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.038 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1545 for this resolution. I am convinced it ple of Yemen one iota. There are lots of There is no doubt that the Saudi-led will pass with a bipartisan majority. things we just heard from the author of coalition in Yemen has made terrible Mr. MCCAUL. Madam Chair, I yield 3 the resolution, why he does not ap- targeting mistakes. But what would minutes to the distinguished gen- prove of some of the actions going on happen if the U.S. were to pull the plug tleman from Texas (Mr. THORNBERRY), with Saudi Arabia. This does not help on our intelligence-sharing and tar- ranking member of the House Armed any of that. geting cooperation? Services Committee. It is an attempt to make us feel bet- b 1430 Mr. THORNBERRY. Madam Chair, I ter, that we have at least done some- appreciate the gentleman for yielding. thing. And yet, the result is, we reduce Would this improve the coalition’s Madam Chair, this resolution is mis- our influence in the Middle East; we targeting or possibly make it worse, in- guided, and let me take a few moments encourage and enhance the position of creasing the chances for collateral to illustrate some of the reasons. Iran; and we lead to a more dangerous damage and civilian casualties? Number 1, as the ranking member of world for us. That is quite an after- I am concerned that, if we walk away the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. noon’s work. now, these terrible tragedies will sim- MCCAUL, has described, this is a misuse Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 ply multiply. of the War Powers Resolution. It minute to the gentleman from Cali- The United States must be at the conflates two different sections. It has fornia (Mr. BERA), the chairman of the table so that we can insist on and re- definitional problems. I am not going Foreign Affairs Committee’s Oversight spect international law. This does not to repeat all the arguments he has and Investigations Subcommittee, a mean that the coalition will always do used. very valued member of the Foreign Af- the right thing, but it does mean that My point is that, if we use that pow- fairs Committee. we will have leverage and influence to erful law, it should be clear, direct, and Mr. BERA. Mr. Chairman, I rise promote the right direction. applicable. To misuse it in this way ac- today in support of H.J. Res. 37, and ap- Instead of this resolution, I hope that tually weakens the authority of Con- plaud Chairman ENGEL, as well as my our colleagues, Foreign Affairs Com- gress, the exact opposite of what the colleague from California, Mr. KHANNA, mittee Chairman ELIOT ENGEL and chairman of the committee was talk- on their leadership. Ranking Member, Republican leader, ing about. This joint resolution would direct the MIKE MCCAUL, will work together on a Secondly, the message coming from removal of U.S. forces from supporting bipartisan initiative that can address this resolution is, Iran, you can do the Saudi and Emirati that campaign these important concerns in Yemen. whatever you want to. in Yemen. We will still be supporting We can all agree that the humani- Now, it is clear we do not have troops our fight against ISIS and al-Qaida in tarian crisis in Yemen must be ad- in the fight against the Houthis. We do, the Arabian Peninsula, which Congress dressed and that the ongoing conflict however, want other countries to join has specifically authorized. We are not must come to an end. Let’s work to- in trying to constrain Iran’s aggression debating that. gether as we have always done on the in various parts of the world. But with We are also not debating, as some Foreign Affairs Committee to address this resolution, we are saying, Okay, might suggest, setting a precedent this issue and end the suffering of the you are on your own. We are not going when it comes to cooperating with our Yemeni people. to assist you in any way. And that allies. This is about hostilities we are Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 message reverberates throughout the engaged in because we are supporting a minute to the gentleman from Michi- Middle East. It will have lasting con- coalition in war. gan (Mr. LEVIN), a new member on the We have not authorized our military sequences. House Foreign Affairs Committee who Third, if anything, this resolution to act in the Yemeni civil war. This is is already making his mark. will make our military more cautious about reclaiming the jurisdiction of Mr. LEVIN of . Mr. Chair, I when targeting ISIS and al-Qaida. Congress in making a war. That is our thank Chairman ENGEL for his incred- Now there is a section in here that job. That is what we were elected to do. ible leadership on this issue. says, Well, it doesn’t really apply when I would say that if there were a Demo- Mr. Chair, I am proud to be an origi- you are going against terrorists. But crat or a Republican in the White nal cosponsor of Congressman Yemen is a messy place. You have indi- House. KHANNA’s resolution. viduals commingled in the same loca- Now, if the administration wants to The Saudi-led war in Yemen has led tion. Sometimes the same individual be involved there, they need to come to to a staggering crisis, and it is hap- can have multiple loyalties. Congress and make a compelling case. Our military will be overly cautious But let’s have that discussion. pening on our watch. This bombing in interpreting this resolution. They For that reason, I support this reso- campaign would not be happening will be less likely to target ISIS and al- lution, and I urge my colleagues to join without the active involvement of the Qaida. me in helping to move this resolution United States military with the Mr. Chairman, don’t forget. It wasn’t out of the House. Saudis. very long ago the most serious threats Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 More than 75 percent of Yemen’s pop- coming to our homeland, to Americans minutes to the distinguished gen- ulation needs humanitarian assistance. emanated from Yemen. This adds dan- tleman from South Carolina (Mr. WIL- Yemen has one of the highest maternal ger to the world. SON), the ranking member on the Mid- death rates in the region. Its health in- Fourth, I think this resolution dle East and North Africa Sub- frastructure has crumbled, and tens of makes a humanitarian situation worse. committee. thousands of pregnant women are at As long as rockets are fired from Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. risk of serious complications. The list Yemen into Riyadh, there will be a Chair, I urge opposition to H.J. Res. 37, goes on and on. military response. directing the removal of U.S. Armed It is long past time to bring U.S. in- Now, the U.S. has been assisting the Forces from the hostilities in Yemen. volvement in this calamity to an end. Saudis in targeting, so that it is nar- Actually, the U.S. is not directly en- Mr. Chair, I want to thank Congress- rower; so that they are only targeting gaged in any hostilities in Yemen. This man KHANNA for his leadership and military targets and minimizing civil- is not my independent assessment, but Chairman ENGEL for making this a top ian casualties. And yet, this resolution the determination of the Department priority. says, No, you can’t offer that sort of of Defense. We have a responsibility not just as help. The U.S. is currently supporting the Members of Congress, but as human So what is the result? It is going to, Saudi-led coalition in Yemen by pro- beings not just to talk about these hor- unfortunately, be less specific tar- viding targeting assistance, intel- rors, but to do everything in our power geting, and I am afraid that the hu- ligence sharing, and joint planning to to end them. manitarian situation will only grow defeat the Houthi rebels who are armed The Acting CHAIR (Mr. PANETTA). worse. by Iran, with missiles that they have The time of the gentleman has expired. Fifth, and finally, if this passes and directed at civilian airports in Saudi Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield an ad- signs into law, it will not help the peo- Arabia. ditional 30 seconds to the gentleman.

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Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 it to the floor. actions of Saudi Arabia and the status minutes to the gentleman from Florida Here we are, and now the House will of the war in Yemen, disregarding the (Mr. YOHO), the ranking member on the have an opportunity to express its dangerous precedent this resolution Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation views to the President and to the coun- will send. Subcommittee. try that he ought to end his adminis- The joint resolution improperly ex- Mr. YOHO. Mr. Chair, I think the tration’s support of the Saudi coali- pands the definition of hostilities to in- chairman for yielding. I appreciate it. tion’s military campaign in Yemen. It clude non-U.S. military operations by Mr. Chair, this is something that we is a campaign that has led to tremen- third countries. This bill then reinter- do need to get resolved, but I cannot dous human suffering, with minimal prets the U.S. activities in support of support H.J. Res. 37. military gains. After 4 years, it is time those countries as U.S. engagements in Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition for a change in policy. said hostilities. to this resolution, which I could not Let me be clear: The Houthi rebels in The Department of Defense and the support as it was pushed through the Yemen are bad actors, engaging in bru- White House have both correctly stated Foreign Affairs Committee over strong tal actions against civilians, and they that, under the longstanding definition objection from me and my 16 col- are sponsored by Iran. The Houthis of hostilities, the United States is not leagues. commit human rights abuses, prevent engaged in such in Yemen. The Foreign Affairs Committee has a humanitarian assistance to starving ci- In order to force a privileged measure proud tradition of bipartisanship, but vilians, and exercise a brute form of in the Senate, my colleagues had to ex- that was thrown out the window with governance in the areas they control. pand and distort the definitions in the this bill. We should have no illusion that there War Powers Resolution to achieve Among my objections to this bill is are two parties responsible for this hu- their goals. This is absolutely poor pol- the basic premise of the bill, which is manitarian catastrophe; however, we icy, and we cannot support such a flawed. U.S. Forces are not engaged in are supporting one of them. measure. The misuse of this privileged tool en- hostilities between the Saudi-led coali- The result of the coalition campaign dangers U.S. security cooperation with tion and the Houthi forces in Yemen. thus far has been an unmitigated hu- over 100 partners around the world, to This bill distorts the definition of manitarian disaster as well as a mili- include Israel, NATO, and many hostilities to cover non-U.S. military tary stalemate. Using military force to pressure the antiterror allies. operations by third countries. It then Houthi rebels into accepting coalition Now, I understand my colleagues on reinterprets U.S. activities in support demands has demonstrably not worked. both sides of the aisle are unhappy of those countries as U.S. engagement It is time, therefore, for Congress to with the actions taken by Saudi Ara- in those hostilities. make clear to the Trump administra- bia. Frankly, I am as well. Unfortu- I have been well documented tion and to our country and to the nately, we live in an imperfect world, throughout my time in Congress as op- international community that it can- Mr. Chairman, with imperfect actors. posing the misuse of the War Powers not simply keep our Yemen policy on We must deal with the reality of geo- Act. That is really what needs to be ad- autopilot while the situation not only politics in the way that they are and dressed: the misapplication of the 2001 has not improved, but deteriorates. not the way that we wish they would and 2002 AUMFs. With the United States supporting be. While I wholeheartedly believe that one party to this conflict, the best way We and I find many of the things the the U.S. Forces put into combat roles we promote a peaceful and positive so- Saudis to be doing horrific, including must be approved by Congress, I cannot lution is by focusing our efforts on the the murder of Muslim Brotherhood stand by as those firm beliefs in the variables that we can affect. It is time member Khashoggi. I was one of the Constitution are twisted around to that we set a new course forward on first people to go on the record de- make a political messaging point. Yemen and that the House and Senate manding the declassification of the 9/11 Keep in mind, my colleagues from need to demand that the administra- report concerning Saudi Arabia, but the other side talk about the humani- tion uphold basic American values in this will not be the first action Saudi tarian crisis in Yemen, yet they fail to its exercise of our foreign policy. That Arabia takes that is counter to our be- mention the Houthi rebel fighters over- means ending our support for the liefs here in the United States. During threw the legitimate government of Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. the first 4 months of 2017, Saudi Arabia President Hadi, and this overthrow was Although not the focus of this resolu- beheaded 48 people. sponsored by Iran, which Iran is the tion, I am mindful that this debate is The Acting CHAIR. The time of the largest sponsor of state terrorism. taking place a day after the President gentleman has expired. That is really where the problem is in disregarded the law and failed to report Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I yield an this. We are there in a different capac- to Congress who was responsible for additional 30 seconds to the gentleman ity. the murder of journalist Jamal from Pennsylvania. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues not Khashoggi. The more the President Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, according to to vote for this partisan bill because, if tries to sweep this heinous incident the reports, half of those deaths were we break this agreement, we have got under the rug, the more incumbent for nonviolent drug charges. The Saudi over 100 other agreements that we upon Congress it is to act. Kingdom executes its citizens for blas- would have to negotiate with our al- This resolution is bipartisan. A simi- phemy and crimes against the state, lies, and this would be bad for Amer- lar resolution passed the United States actions that are protected under the ica’s foreign policy. Senate. It was not brought to this First Amendment of the U.S. Constitu- Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for floor. I hope it will receive the strong tion. sponsoring this. support of both sides of the aisle. I understand that we are dissatis- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to fied—I am, too—but using poor policy minute to the gentleman from Mary- support this resolution. to terminate U.S. assistance will not land (Mr. HOYER), our majority leader. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 improve conditions in Yemen. Iran’s (Mr. HOYER asked and was given minutes to the gentleman from Penn- own IRGC commander openly admitted permission to revise and extend his re- sylvania (Mr. PERRY), a member of the that Iran provides military assistance marks.) House Foreign Affairs Committee. to the Houthis in Yemen. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Chair, I want to Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, I thank the In this body, we can choose to stand thank Chairman ENGEL, Chairman gentleman from Texas for yielding. with Iran or the Houthis or, as I sug- SMITH, Representative KHANNA, and I am opposed to H.J. Res. 37, Mr. gest, to stand with Israel and Saudi others for ensuring that the House ex- Chair. This resolution is poor policy Arabia.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:35 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.042 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1547 Mr. Chair, this resolution is not the b 1445 than contribute to. This is 4 years too right step. It is poor policy. I encour- The United States is not involved in long. age my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ any direct live fire exchanges. Last No- The Trump administration has cozied Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- vember, the U.S. stopped aerial refuel- up to the Saudis, ignoring the harm utes to the gentleman from California ing of Saudi jets. they cause in Yemen and their egre- (Mr. TED LIEU), a very well-respected According to the Department of De- gious violations of human rights. The member of the House Foreign Affairs fense, U.S. support to the coalition is President has expressed his personal af- Committee. for defensive purposes only. It focuses firmation for the Saudi Kingdom on Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. only on helping minimize civilian cas- several occasions, saying, ‘‘They give Chair, I thank Chairman ENGEL for his us a lot of business,’’ and, ‘‘They’ve ualties, which means that this resolu- leadership. been a great ally to me.’’ tion, if passed and implemented, will Mr. Chair, I rise in support of this Trump and those opposed to this res- resolution. I want to commend Con- actually result in less food and medi- olution have argued that our ties to cine getting into Yemen and more ci- gressman KHANNA for offering it. It is Saudi Arabia are too precious and that another step in years of pressure that vilians dying, and the war will not end. our cooperation on counterterrorism If anyone wants to propose a bill and Congress has put on the executive and countering Iran would be jeopard- pass one cutting off or conditioning branch to get us out of this bloody war ized by this resolution. But in Decem- specified U.S. security assistance to in Yemen. ber, when discussing an earlier version In 2015, I wrote a letter to the Pen- Saudi Arabia, they have the ability to of this resolution, Senator LINDSEY tagon about what was then a little- do so. That is not this bill. GRAHAM wrote the following: ‘‘The fear known war in Yemen, asking why the What is also important is that there that the Saudis will stop cooperating U.S. was involved in war crimes com- are a lot of freshman Members here in with the U.S. on terrorism or Iran isn’t mitted by the Saudis in Yemen. this Chamber, and the fact that we are rational. Those threats pose as much of I previously served in Active Duty in rushing this to the floor so quickly a danger to the Saudis as they do to the military. It was clear to me that without having a classified briefing for America. Demanding better from allies what the Saudi jets were doing in drop- all of those Members is also deeply un- isn’t downgrading the relationship; it’s ping bombs on innocent civilians was a fortunate. That should take place be- a sign that Americans take our prin- war crime. fore passing this resolution. ciples seriously and won’t be taken ad- In 2016, I introduced legislation to Congress has many other ways to en- vantage of by anyone, friend or foe.’’ limit the transfer of air-to-ground mu- gage in oversight efforts for U.S. secu- Mr. Chairman, I urge Congress to re- nitions from the U.S. to Saudi Arabia. rity assistance with Saudi Arabia, in- assert its constitutional authority to And then, working with other Members cluding approving arms sales and work to end the suffering of millions such as Representatives Pocan and through appropriations. and to pass this war powers resolution. Welch and others, we were able to Our assistance for Saudi Arabia This is what it is. cause the Obama administration to started in 2015, when the Houthis over- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 stop a shipment of air-to-ground muni- threw a legitimate government, backed minutes to the distinguished gen- tions to Saudi Arabia. by Iran. The Houthis fired missiles tleman from Kansas (Mr. WATKINS), a In 2017, I worked with Representative against Saudi Arabia with support member of the House Foreign Affairs TED YOHO, and we helped insert lan- from Iran, and the U.S. provided intel- Committee. guage into the NDAA requesting the ligence and logistical support in com- Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Chairman, I administration to certify what the pliance with the law of armed conflict. thank my Republican leader, Mr. heck it was doing in Yemen. Iran poses a massive geostrategic MCCAUL, for his leadership on this And then last August, I wrote a let- threat to Yemen and to the United issue. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposi- ter to the Pentagon inspector general States and many of our allies. Iran is tion of H.J. Res. 37, and I encourage my asking for an investigation of whether providing training and support to the colleagues to do the same. U.S. personnel were aiding and abet- Houthi rebels, including supplying bal- listic missiles that have been fired into As a combat veteran, with many ting Saudi war crimes in Yemen. years of experience in conflict and I am very pleased that a few months Saudi Arabia. In 2016, missiles were fired by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels postconflict environments, I am par- later, in November of last year, the ticularly concerned about this resolu- at a U.S. Navy warship near the Bab el- Trump administration announced it tion. Passing it would pose a threat to Mandeb. If Iran has the ability to cut was going to stop the U.S. refueling of many other important bilateral agree- off global shipping through the Strait Saudi jets in Yemen. ments that help keep us and our allies of Hormuz and el-Mandeb, it would Now we need to pass this resolution safe and make the world a better place. as another step in increasing the pres- have disastrous consequences. Even the resolution is misleading. sure on the administration to get us If this resolution passes, we are Our Armed Forces are not engaged in out of the war in Yemen. emboldening Iran to continue their ne- hostilities in the Yemen conflict. Out- It is not a partisan issue. This start- farious ambitions in the region without side of Yemen, the U.S. Armed Forces ed under Obama’s watch, continues restraint. support an ally, through intelligence under Trump’s, and at the end of the Mr. Chairman, I oppose H.J. Res. 37. sharing, threat analysis, and logistical day, war crimes and humanitarian ca- I think Iran would endorse it. support. tastrophes are not partisan issues. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 The strength of our international re- Every Member of Congress should vote minutes to the gentleman from New lations lies on the numerous global re- for this. York (Mr. ESPAILLAT), another very lationships that we hold. We help each Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 valuable member of the Foreign Affairs other understand, forecast, and elimi- minutes to the gentleman from New Committee. nate threats. This is especially true in York (Mr. ZELDIN), the ranking mem- Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Chairman, I the Arabian Peninsula, where ISIS and ber of the Oversight and Investigations thank Chairman ENGEL for allowing al-Qaida have been notoriously active. Subcommittee of the Committee on me this opportunity. Furthermore, pertinent facts relating Foreign Affairs. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support to Yemen are classified, leaving Con- Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chair, I thank of H.J. Res. 37, in which Congress will gressmen and -women to vote blind. Chairman MCCAUL for yielding. I have finally reclaim its constitutional au- Mr. Chairman, we have a long history great respect for him, as well as our thority over the power to declare war of free-thinking bipartisanship when it committee chair, ELIOT ENGEL. and will finally address the terrible comes to foreign policy. I ask my col- Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition suffering happening in Yemen. leagues to think for themselves, not to H.J. Res. 37, directing the removal For 4 years, we have aided the Saudi- merely vote along party lines. of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthor- led campaign in Yemen, which has con- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 ized hostilities in Yemen. One of the tributed to the gravest humanitarian minute to the gentleman from Mary- reasons why is because we aren’t even crisis in the world, a man-made crisis land (Mr. TRONE), another new member engaged in hostilities in Yemen. that we could help alleviate, rather of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.043 H13FEPT1 H1548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Mr. TRONE. Mr. Chairman, I rise Today, Yemen is the worst humani- humanitarian assistance. At least today to voice my support for the joint tarian crisis on the planet. Eighty-five 85,000 children under the age of 5 have resolution. It is important for us in thousand children under the age of 5 died from war-related hunger and dis- this institution, in this critical mo- have died of starvation since 2015, and ease. ment, to undertake serious debate re- 150 children die every single day. Our involvement in this war, quite garding the use of U.S. military in the The U.S., alongside Saudi Arabia, frankly, is shameful. That is why this conflict in Yemen. which has used starvation as a weapon bipartisan measure to end the United As my colleagues have pointed out, of war, has supported targeting for States’ unconstitutional role in this Article I of our Constitution clearly deadly airstrikes, provided logistical war is so important. I have long pushed states that the power to declare war support and refueling, and sent Special efforts to repeal the overly broad 2001 belongs to the Congress. Congress must Operations Forces to the Yemeni bor- Authorization for Use of Military put down a marker stating it is unac- der. Force. ceptable for our military to support It is time for these activities to end, Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues hostilities we have not authorized. absent congressional consent. The to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.J. Res. 37 and to Our support for the Saudi-led coali- American people deserve a transparent support this bipartisan bill to end the tion’s efforts in Yemen has proven debate and a vote by Congress, per Ar- United States’ role in the war on problematic in so many ways. The im- ticle I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Yemen. pact on civilian lives is real and pain- before the U.S. engages in war-making. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I re- ful. Overall, 60,000 lives have been lost. While the President is tweeting serve the balance of my time. about wars and nuclear bombs, we Ultimately, the question should be b 1500 really simple: Did Congress authorize must reassert our authority and end our military to engage in hostilities in the unconstitutional U.S. participation Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- Yemen? The answer is no. in Yemen’s civil war. utes to the gentleman from Virginia So, today, we must pass this resolu- Mr. Chairman, I urge all my col- (Mr. CONNOLLY), another very valued tion to stand up for our Constitution leagues to vote in favor of this resolu- member of the Foreign Affairs Com- and stand up for what is right. tion. mittee. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chair, I thank to lend their support to that effort. minute to the distinguished gentleman the distinguished gentleman from New Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 from Ohio (Mr. DAVIDSON). York (Mr. ENGEL), chairman of the minutes to the distinguished gen- Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair- House Foreign Affairs Committee. It is tleman from Colorado (Mr. LAMBORN). man, I thank the gentleman for allow- a delight to call him that title. Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I ing me time, as I do support H.J. Res. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.J. thank the ranking member of the com- 37. Fundamentally, it is about Article I Res. 37, directing the President to re- mittee for his leadership. and the authority of Congress as ad- move U.S. Armed Forces from hos- I rise to speak against this resolu- dressed in Federalist Paper No. 69. tilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 tion, which would direct the removal of As the President said, great powers days. U.S. forces from Yemen. This resolu- don’t fight endless wars. I would add Since 2015, the United States has pro- tion is dangerous, and the majority nor do they fight or participate in vided support to the Saudi-led coali- should immediately take this vote off undeclared wars. tion in its war against the Houthi of our schedule. The United States is not partici- rebels in Yemen. The majority claims to be concerned pating in the Yemen war in the sense In addition to claiming an estimated about the threat of Iranian and Rus- that many of my colleagues on the 60,000 Yemeni lives, this war is fueling sian influence around the world. If that other side of the aisle have character- the world’s largest humanitarian and were the case, they would not force a ized. In fact, I personally asked Sec- refugee crisis. Humanitarian agencies vote on this war powers resolution. retary Mattis on two occasions to help estimate that 85,000 children have died Let’s be clear: The U.S. is not in- draft authorization against Iranian from malnutrition, more than half the volved in hostilities in Yemen, so this proxies. population currently requires emer- resolution would set a dangerous prece- This is, at best, a half measure in gency food assistance, and 1 in every 10 dent by calling into question many se- that it stops any active participation Yemeni children has been forcibly dis- curity agreements we have with na- in undeclared unauthorized combat. placed from their homes due to the tions around the world that do not in- But it also fails to advance the policy conflict. volve hostilities. The Pentagon has re- of our country, which is to treat Iran In September of 2018, Secretary peatedly stated that America is only as the threat it is, not just to the Pompeo certified to Congress that the providing support to our allies in the United States of America, but to its Saudi and Emirati Governments were region as they combat the Houthis, and neighbors and our allies in the region. mitigating harm to civilians and civil- everyone is trying to reduce civilian Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 ian infrastructure in Yemen. Mean- casualties. Ultimately, we want to minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- while, the Saudi-led coalition con- limit Iran’s ability to gain more influ- fornia (Ms. LEE). ducted attacks killing dozens of civil- ence in the region. Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Chairman, ians at a time, often with U.S.-provided The Houthi rebels are just one part of I thank the gentleman for yielding. munitions. the Iranian regime’s proxy battles Also, I thank Representative KHANNA, Article I, Section 8, Clause 2 of the around the world with the ultimate Representative POCAN, and Chairman United States Constitution states un- goal to destroy Israel, America, and all MCGOVERN for their work in bringing equivocally that Congress shall have those who share our democratic values. this very critical measure to the floor. the power to declare war and to raise Mr. Chairman, a vote for this resolu- Of course, I rise in strong support of and support armies and other Armed tion is a vote for Iran. A vote against H.J. Res. 37. Today, I am remembering Forces. That is Congress’ prerogative this resolution is a vote for Israel. I our dear friend and colleague, Con- in the Constitution. urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on gressman Walter Jones, who was an Pursuant to the War Powers Resolu- this dangerous resolution, and I urge original cosponsor. I miss him tremen- tion, the President must remove U.S. the administration to veto this resolu- dously. I know he would be down here Armed Forces engaged in hostilities tion, if it should somehow pass. speaking on behalf of this resolution. outside U.S. territory without a spe- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield Since 2015, the United States has par- cific statutory authorization from Con- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Wis- ticipated in the Saudi-led military gress. consin (Mr. POCAN), a champion of pro- campaign in Yemen without authoriza- Congress must reclaim its constitu- gressive causes. tion from Congress. We have helped tional role, and American complicity Mr. POCAN. Mr. Chairman, I thank create and worsen the world’s largest in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the chairman for shepherding this im- humanitarian crisis. 22.2 million Yem- Yemen must end. That is why I am portant resolution to the floor. enis, 75 percent of the population, need glad to support H.J. Res. 37, which

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.045 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1549 would direct such a removal of U.S. and it is time to reexamine that rela- Mr. Chair, I include in the RECORD Armed Forces from hostilities associ- tionship. this letter from the General Counsel of ated with the Saudi-led coalition war But I have a question that this the Department of Defense. in Yemen. raises: If we have an ally that is en- GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE Importantly, this legislation defines gaged in violent strikes killing inno- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, hostilities to include in-flight fueling cent civilians, including children, do Washington, DC, Feb. 27, 2018. of non-U.S. aircraft conducting we turn a blind eye and condone that Hon. MITCHELL ‘‘MITCH’’ MCCONNELL, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, counter-Houthi missions. behavior because it is ‘‘an ally’’? Do we condone the bombing of Washington, DC. Mr. Chairman, I urge support of this DEAR MR. MAJORITY LEADER: On February resolution. schools, of hospitals, of funerals be- 22, 2018, the Department of Defense (DoD) Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I continue cause it is a partner or an ally? briefed your staff concerning DoD support to to reserve the balance of my time. Do we disregard our own responsi- the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) oper- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- bility as human beings to oppose vio- ations in Yemen. Subsequently, you re- utes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. lence against innocence because that quested an unclassified letter reflecting DOGGETT). violence is being perpetrated by an DoD’s views on a draft joint resolution that Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Chair, finally, ally? would ‘‘direct[] the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities this House is doing what the Constitu- And, yes, it is true, our troops are not there, but our bombs are, our mid- in or affecting the Republic of Yemen, except tion demands: to debate war and peace. United States Armed Forces engaged in oper- The problem here is that President air refuelers are, our targeting folks ations directed at al Qaeda in the Arabian Trump has essentially subcontracted are. Peninsula or associated forces. . . .’’ DoD op- out American foreign policy in the We are allowing ourselves to be poses this Joint Resolution. Even if enacted Middle East to a murderous Saudi re- complicit in what is the greatest hu- into law, the Joint Resolution would not gime, and the result has been that manitarian tragedy that is on the face achieve its apparent purpose of restricting 85,000 little children under the age of of this Earth at this moment. We U.S. support to the KSA-led coalition, be- cause, as described below, that support does five have been starved to death or have should not be doing that, and we should stop by voting for this resolution. not constitute ‘‘hostilities.’’ In addition to died of disease as a result of Saudi the potential constitutional concerns raised blockades and aggression. Indifference Mr. Chair, we have a proud tradition in this country that both sides want to by such a proposal, the draft resolution’s re- to their suffering is dooming a genera- strictions on U.S. military support to our tion—unlawful, murderous airstrikes honor, and that is to stand up for free- partners could undermine our ability to fos- with bombs made in America on dom and for human decency and dig- ter long-term relationships, increase inter- schools, on hospitals, on weddings, on nity. operability, promote burden sharing, and This policy of Saudi Arabia to bomb markets. build strong security architectures through- All these people who speak out about and bomb again and bomb yet again, out the world. The KSA is a key U.S. partner despite the devastating impact upon in the Middle East and we rely on our strong the security of Israel and of America, military partnership to promote regional se- they seem to have forgotten that these innocent people, despite how reckless and ineffective it is, must end. Let’s curity. same Saudis have been giving away DoD opposes the resolution because the American-made weapons to al-Qaida— end it. resolution’s fundamental premise is flawed. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I have no al-Qaida—once the sworn enemy of the Specifically, the draft resolution incorrectly further speakers, so I am prepared to Houthis about whom they complain. asserts that U.S. forces have been ‘‘intro- close, and I yield myself the balance of The Saudi leadership, which approved duced into hostilities between the [KSA-led] my time. coalition and the Houthis. . . .’’ The limited the killing and dismemberment of an Mr. Chair, let me state a few points. military and intelligence support that the American resident journalist, is We all condemn the murder of United States is providing to the KSA-led co- unsurprisingly not moved by the suf- Khashoggi. I have condemned it pub- alition does not involve any introduction of fering of these children. They are in- licly, very strongly, what happened U.S. forces into hostilities for purposes of tent on annihilation of the Yemenis. with the Saudis killing Khashoggi, exe- the War Powers Resolution or of section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization We cannot let the slaughter continue cuting him. in the name of American taxpayers. Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 USC We are talking about the situation in 1546a). The Saudis do not represent our values, Yemen. but they are using our tax dollars and Since 2015, the United States has provided Who started this humanitarian crisis limited support to KSA-led coalition mili- our weapons. in the first place? The Houthis tried to tary operations against Houthi and Saleh- Instead of shutting down our govern- take over the Yemeni Government— aligned forces in Yemen. With the exception ment, President Trump needs to shut the Houthis, backed by Iran. of a defensive strike in October 2016, U.S. down cooperation with the regime that This is about the geopolitics of Iran, forces are not taking direct military action tortures women who speak out, that Houthis in Yemen, Iran and the Shia in this Saudi-led effort in Yemen. Instead, kills its enemies who dare to speak the crescent in Iraq and Syria, and a direct the United States provides the KSA-led coa- truth, and that is waging an immoral threat to Israel by the largest state- lition defense articles and services, including conflict, the world’s largest humani- air-to-air refueling; certain intelligence sup- sponsored terror, Iran, that is a mortal port; and military advice, including advice tarian catastrophe. sworn enemy to Israel, as they chant regarding compliance with the law of armed Mr. Chairman, the days of symbolic ‘‘death to Israel,’’ ‘‘death to America.’’ conflict and best practices for reducing the action have far passed. Months, years, So let’s put this all in proper context risk of civilian casualties. hundreds of small graves ago this Con- of what we are really talking about The draft resolution incorrectly describes gress should have acted. Today, we can here. Are we defending Iran and the United States support to the KSA-led coali- act to put a stop to this nonsense, this Houthis here today? tion as an operation that introduces U.S. misappropriation of our values in the So I would like to close by putting forces into hostilities or imminent involve- ment in hostilities for purposes of the War Middle East. two documents in the RECORD. The Powers Resolution. It has been the long- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I con- first is a letter sent by the Department standing view of the Executive Branch that tinue to reserve the balance of my of Defense Office of General Counsel ‘‘hostilities’’ refers to ‘‘a situation in which time. stating that ‘‘DOD opposes the resolu- units of U.S. armed forces are actively en- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- tion because the resolution’s funda- gaged in exchanges of fire with opposing utes to the gentleman from Vermont mental premise is flawed’’ because the units of hostile forces.’’ U.S. personnel pro- (Mr. WELCH). United States support to the Saudi-led viding support to the KSA-led coalition are Mr. WELCH. Mr. Chair, I thank the coalition ‘‘does not involve any intro- not engaged in any such exchanges of fire. Further, the limited U.S. support to the gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL). duction of U.S. forces into hostilities.’’ I have listened to the arguments of Are we going to go around and sec- KSA-led coalition does not implicate the ac- tivities identified in section 8(c) of the War my colleagues who say that Saudi Ara- ond-guess every security cooperation Powers Resolution. Section 8(c) defines the bia is an ally and a partner and we agreement we have with 117 countries, term ‘‘introduction of United States Armed have to support them. Saudi Arabia is including Israel and NATO and other Forces’’ but does not address the term ‘‘hos- a questionable ally—we all know that— partners? tilities.’’ ‘‘[W]hen applying section 8(c), the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:26 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.047 H13FEPT1 H1550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 relevant question remains whether U.S. tion’s policy of limited support to the Saudi- which is a Statement of Administra- forces—not the foreign forces they are ac- led coalition. President Trump decided to tion Policy on this point. companying—are introduced into hostilities continue that support, adjusting the prior- STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY or situations involving the imminent threat ities in light of the recommendations of Sec- thereof.’’ With respect to U.S. support to the retary of Defense James Mattis and inter- S.J. RES. 54—TO DIRECT THE REMOVAL OF KSA-led coalition, U.S. forces do not cur- vening developments in Yemen. President UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOS- rently command, coordinate, accompany, or Trump’s policy guidance for support to the TILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF YEMEN THAT participate in the movement of coalition KSA-led coalition’s operations in Yemen is HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE CON- forces in counter-Houthi operations. Thus, to focus on ending the war and avoiding a re- GRESS—SEN. SANDERS, I–VT AND 16 COSPON- no U.S. forces are accompanying the KSA-led gional conflict, mitigating the humanitarian SORS coalition when its military forces are en- crisis, and defending Saudi Arabia’s terri- The Administration strongly opposes pas- gaged, or an imminent threat exists that torial integrity and commerce in the Red sage of S.J. Res. 54, a joint resolution that they will become engaged, in hostilities. Ac- Sea. Authorized types of support continue to purports to direct the removal of United cordingly, U.S. forces supporting the KSA- include intelligence, logistics, and advisory States Armed Forces that have not been au- led coalition have not been introduced into support to the KSA-led coalition. thorized by the Congress from hostilities in hostilities or situations where hostilities are DoD and the Department of State have im- the Republic of Yemen. The fundamental imminent. plemented the President’s policy guidance to premise of S.J. Res. 54 is flawed—United Although the resolution’s requirement to provide limited support to the Saudi-led coa- States forces are not engaged in hostilities remove U.S. forces from hostilities would lition pursuant to legal authorities available between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi not implicate U.S. support to the KSA-led to the respective Secretaries. The most forces in Yemen. Since 2015, the United coalition, this requirement could call into prominent forms of support to the KSA and States has provided limited support to mem- question the statutory authority for ongoing ber countries of the Emirati and Saudi-led U.S. counterterrorism operations in Yemen. the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as coalition, including intelligence sharing, lo- Pursuant to the 2001 Authorization to Use the corresponding legal authorities, are de- Military Force (AUMF) (Public Law 107–40), tailed below. gistics, and, until recently, aerial refueling. U.S. armed forces are currently engaged in Arms and Other Defense Articles: The This support is provided in accordance with hostilities against both al Qa’ida in the Ara- Arms Export Control Act (AECA) is the un- licenses and approvals under the Arms Ex- bian Peninsula (AQAP) and the Islamic State derlying authority through which the United port Control Act, statutory authorities to of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Yemen. Hos- States provides or licenses defense articles provide logistics support, and the President’s tilities against AQAP and associated forces and defense services to the KSA, UAE, and constitutional powers. United States are explicitly exempted from the resolution’s other members of the KSA-led coalition; counterterrorism operations and an October termination requirement, but hostilities many of these defense articles and defense 2016 strike on radar facilities in Houthi-con- against ISIS are not similarly exempted. services have been used in the conflict in trolled territory, which was the subject of a The resolution also asserts incorrectly Yemen. The AECA and associated delega- prior report consistent with the War Powers that there is no authorization for U.S. par- tions of authority provide the Secretary of Resolution of 1973, are separate matters. ticipation in a Joint Combined Planning Cell State with the authority to approve the Other than those engagements, no United with the KSA and mid-air refueling of KSA- transfer of arms and other defense articles States forces have been introduced into hos- led coalition aircraft. President Obama di- and defense services, primarily through the tilities, or into situations where hostilities rected such military and intelligence sup- Foreign Military Sales program (which is are clearly imminent, in connection with on- port pursuant to his authority under Article overseen by the State Department and im- going support to the Saudi-led coalition. As II of the Constitution as Commander in Chief plemented through DoD) and through the a result, this United States support does not and Chief Executive and his authority to State Department’s licensing of Direct Com- implicate the War Powers Resolution. conduct U.S. foreign relations. See Fleming mercial Sales to foreign partners. The au- In addition to its erroneous premise, the v. Page, 50 U.S. (9 How.) 603, 615 (1850) (ex- thority to approve such transfers or licenses joint resolution would harm bilateral rela- plaining that the President ‘‘is authorized to is not contingent upon whether the foreign tionships in the region and negatively im- direct the movements of the naval and mili- recipient is engaged in an ongoing armed pact the ability of the United States to pre- tary forces placed by law at his command’’); conflict, although the existence of such a vent the spread of violent extremist organi- Training of British Flying Students in the conflict clearly increases demand and can be zations such as al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Pe- United States, 40 Op. Att’y Gen. 58, 62 (1941) a policy factor in approval decisions. Trans- ninsula and ISIS in Yemen. The continued (‘‘[T]he President’s authority has long been fers and licenses made pursuant to the AECA cooperation of the United States allows the recognized as extending to the dispatch of are subject to various requirements (such as Administration to support diplomatic nego- armed forces outside the United States, ei- notifications to Congress when transfers are tiations to end the war, ensure humanitarian ther on missions of goodwill or rescue, or for above certain monetary thresholds) as well access, enhance efforts to recover United the purpose of protecting American lives or as restrictions on end-use (including no fur- States hostages in Yemen, and defeat terror- property or American interests.’’). Because, ther transfer by the end-user without U.S. ists that seek to harm the United States. as discussed above, this limited support to consent and that proposed uses must be con- Accordingly, if S.J. Res. 54 were presented the KSA does not involve the introduction of sistent with the law of armed conflict). to the President in its current form, his ad- U.S. forces into hostilities or into situations Logistics: Pursuant to licenses issued by visors would recommend that he veto the where imminent involvement in hostilities is the State Department under the AECA, U.S. joint resolution. clearly indicated, it does not implicate sec- contractors provide defense services in the tion 4(a)(l) of the War Powers Resolution. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I am deeply form of essential maintenance and troubled by the one-sided nature of this See 50 U.S.C. § 1543(a)(l). The Obama Admin- sustainment for KSA and UAE combat air- istration published its summary of that lim- craft engaged in hostilities in Yemen. The resolution and what is missing from ited support to the KSA-led coalition as part in-flight refueling of KSA and UAE aircraft, this resolution, which I just stated ear- of the December 2016 ‘‘Report of the Legal including combat aircraft, and certain other lier, and that is Iran, the world’s lead- and Policy Framework Guiding the United support, may also be provided pursuant to 10 ing state sponsor of terror and the States Use of Military Force and Related Na- U.S.C. §§ 2341 et seq., which authorizes DoD Houthis’ benefactor. By staying silent tional Security Operations.’’ As discussed to provide logistic support, supplies, and on Iran and by not condemning the further below, DoD and the Department of services to the military forces of a country State have implemented the President’s di- Houthis in this resolution, it sends a with which DoD has an Acquisition and green light to the Houthis and to the rection through statutory authorities avail- Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) in force. able to the respective Secretaries. DoD must first obtain State Department ap- Iranian backers to press on. Article II of the Constitution likewise sup- proval to conclude an ACSA; DoD has ACSAs This resolution is counterproductive, plied the legal authority for the October 2016 with the Ministry of Defense of the KSA (ap- also, to the efforts that are ongoing strikes against radar facilities in Houthi- plied provisionally pending its formal entry right now to negotiate peace in Yemen controlled territory in defense of U.S. Navy into force) and with the Armed Forces Gen- between the Houthi rebels and the Gov- ships in international waters. The President eral Headquarters of the UAE. ernment of the Yemen Republic. has authority pursuant to Article II to take I trust that this response will be helpful to military action that furthers sufficiently im- As we speak, the U.N. envoy is work- your understanding of U.S. support to the ing with the full support of the United portant national interests. The limited Octo- KSA’s operations in Yemen, and the reason ber 2016 strikes were taken to protect U.S. for the DoD’s opposition to this proposed States to negotiate a political resolu- vessels and personnel. Consistent with the Joint Resolution. Thank you for your con- tion to this conflict. Getting to these War Powers Resolution, President Obama tinued support of the Department of Defense. talks has required placing substantial notified Congress of these strikes on October Sincerely, pressure on all parties involved. 14, 2016. The Obama Administration also pub- WILLIAM S. CASTLE, The U.N. is encouraging the Houthis lished a summary of its legal analysis for the Acting. strike in its December 2016 report. to uphold these agreements and to In late July 2017, President Trump com- Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Chair, I include in make further agreements with the pleted a review of the Obama Administra- the RECORD this second document, Yemini Government and the Saudi-led

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:35 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.011 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1551 coalition. But this resolution might where and when the United States Forces from hostilities in the Republic of cut the U.N. efforts off at its knees. military is engaged abroad. I don’t Yemen that have not been authorized by Con- The Democrats can’t tell specifically think that is too much to ask. I think gress. what assistance this resolution cuts that is what we should be doing. The passage of H.J. Res. 37 would mark off, but what I can say for sure is that With the humanitarian crisis in the first time in the 45 years since the enact- what this resolution says to the Yemen, it is critical that we act now. ment of the War Powers Act that the House of Houthis and to Iran is: You have got a We can go after Iran another time—and Representatives successfully invoked the stat- green light. Keep going on. You can heaven knows I have been the sponsor ute’s removal mechanism to compel the Exec- gain more ground and cause more de- of many resolutions and bills sanc- utive Branch to remove American troops from struction and humanitarian crisis and tioning Iran—but this is not to mix ap- harm’s way. cause more problems for Israel and our ples with oranges. I support this resolution because, Congress Saudi ally. There is a civil war going on now in has the sole power to declare war under Arti- Advancing this pro-Houthi, pro-Iran, Yemen, and innocent children are cle I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the United anti-Israel resolution does not help to dying. We have an ability to put an end States Constitution. end this war. In Yemen, it only to that, and that is what we should do. Mr. Chair, Congress has not declared war emboldens the rebels in Iran who vio- With this humanitarian crisis, it is with respect to, or provided a specific statutory lently overthrew Yemen’s Government critical that we don’t delay. authorization for, the conflict between military and the radical regime that backs So I urge my colleagues to join me in forces led by Saudi Arabia, including forces them, Iran. supporting it, and I yield back the bal- from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Ku- So I would say, Mr. Chairman, in ance of my time. wait, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Senegal, and closing, this resolution is not only a Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Chair, I rise today in Sudan (the Saudi-led coalition), against the dangerous precedent legally—it vio- support of H.J. Res. 37, which would end U.S. Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, in the Re- lates the construction of the War Pow- involvement in the Yemen conflict that has public of Yemen. ers Act—but it is damaging and very claimed tens of thousands of lives and will Since March 2015, members of the United bad policy, and I urge my colleagues to soon enter its 4th year. States Armed Forces have been introduced vote against it. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is into hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of grave and deteriorating. Since the conflict and the Houthis, including providing to the my time. began in 2015 between the Saudi-led military Saudi-led coalition aerial targeting assistance, Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I yield myself coalition and the Houthi militias, Yemen has intelligence sharing, and mid-flight aerial re- the balance of my time. faced what is widely recognized as the worst fueling. Today is the day that Congress be- humanitarian crisis in the world. The United States has established a Joint gins to take back its jurisdiction over The conflict has displaced millions of Yem- Combined Planning Cell with Saudi Arabia, in war and peace. For time after time and enis, shattered the country, and triggered a which members of the United States Armed year after year, administration after famine that has 13 million men, women and Forces assist in aerial targeting and help to administration, Congress after Con- children facing starvation. coordinate military and intelligence activities. gress, the Congress has relinquished its Additionally, the country is facing an out- Mr. Chair, the conflict between the Saudi-led responsibility given to us by the Con- break of cholera of unprecedented scale, with coalition and the Houthis constitutes, within stitution. over a million cases of this disease because the meaning of Section 4(a) of the War Pow- The Constitution clearly says that of the destruction of Yemen’s water and sani- ers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)), either hos- Congress has the power to wage war, tation infrastructure. tilities or a situation where imminent involve- and yet, since President Roosevelt de- The United States has provided weapons, ment in hostilities is clearly indicated by the clared war against Japan on December targeting assistance and refueling support to circumstances into which United States Armed 7, 1941, we have had war after war and the Saudi-led coalition since the conflict Forces have been introduced. conflict after conflict, and Congress began. However, this support was never au- Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution has not had anything to do with it. thorized by Congress and is not covered by (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that, ‘‘at any time Congress has been silent. any existing Authorization for the Use of Mili- that United States Armed Forces are engaged This is not a matter of whether a war tary Force. in hostilities outside the territory of the United is a good war or a bad war. This is a In addition, the coalition’s bombing cam- States, its possessions and territories without matter of the fact that this Congress paign has caused significant numbers of civil- a declaration of war or specific statutory au- needs to make that determination. ian casualties, and the conflict continues with thorization, such forces shall be removed by Article I makes us a coequal branch no end in sight. the President if the Congress so directs’’. of government. And, again, for too My district is home to a large Yemeni-Amer- Most importantly, no specific statutory au- long, we have had administration after ican community, and I constantly hear stories thorization for the use of United States Armed administration, Republican and Demo- of the suffering caused by the Yemen conflict Forces with respect to the conflict between the cratic, usurp the power that should be and the dire humanitarian situation on the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis in Yemen the Congress’. So this is the day my ground. has been enacted. colleagues would begin to take it back. The breadth and magnitude of the humani- Also, no provision of law explicitly author- Mr. Chair, I know that my friends on tarian crisis is almost unimaginable, and we izes the provision of targeting assistance or of the other side of the aisle have been must take action to address this without delay. midair refueling services to warplanes of Saudi saying that this is not the best way to This begins with ending our nation’s involve- Arabia or the United Arab Emirates that are do it, but, you know, I have learned ment in the Yemen war. U.S. involvement in engaged in such conflict. through the years that, if you don’t the Yemen conflict has undermined our na- For this reason, the resolution directs that take the bull by the horns, it is never tion’s moral authority and has never been au- the President remove United States Armed the best way to do it. thorized by Congress. Forces from hostilities in or affecting the Re- There is always a reason not to do it. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this public of Yemen, except United States Armed There is always a reason to point out important resolution, which will send a strong Forces engaged in operations directed at al- certain things and say, well, this is not signal that this Congress will not stand idly by Qaeda or associated forces, by not later than a perfect situation. This isn’t the per- in the face of such actions. the date that is 30 days after the date of the fect situation. I will be the first to say H.J. Res. 37 will help bring an end to the enactment. that. But it is perfect in terms of say- suffering of the Yemeni people and reassert The resolution makes clear that the term ing we will take back our jurisdiction Congress’s authority as a coequal branch of ‘‘hostilities’’ includes in-flight refueling, non- and do what the American people elect- government. It is my hope that passage of this United States aircraft conducting missions as ed us to do. resolution will be the first step toward healing part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen. Again, I want to thank Mr. KHANNA Yemen and ending this brutal and senseless Mr. Chair, Yemen is the largest humani- for his tireless work on this issue. conflict. tarian crisis in the world right now. As I mentioned, this measure is an Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I rise today The Yemen crisis began in the Arab Spring important step in Congress reclaiming in strong support of H.J. Res. 37, which di- of 2011, when an uprising forced the country’s its role in foreign policy by debating rects the removal of United States Armed long-time authoritarian president, Ali Abdullah

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:35 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.050 H13FEPT1 H1552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Saleh, to hand over power to his deputy, meaning of section 4(a) of the War Powers Reso- vilian population of Saudi Arabia and the risk Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. lution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)), either hostilities or a of regional humanitarian crises if the United Since 2015, Saudis Arabia has launched an situation where imminent involvement in hos- States were to cease support operations with re- estimated 18,000 air strikes on Yemen, attack- tilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances spect to the conflict between the Saudi-led coali- into which United States Armed Forces have tion and the Houthis in Yemen. ing hospitals, schools, water treatment plants, been introduced. SEC. 5. REPORT ON INCREASED RISK OF TER- funerals, markets and even farms. (7) Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution RORIST ATTACKS TO UNITED The Saudis also imposed a blockade on (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that, ‘‘at any time that STATES ARMED FORCES ABROAD, AL- food, fuel and medicine from freely entering United States Armed Forces are engaged in hos- LIES, AND THE CONTINENTAL tilities outside the territory of the United States, UNITED STATES IF SAUDI ARABIA the country in what can only be described as CEASES YEMEN-RELATED INTEL- a deliberate effort to starve the civilian popu- its possessions and territories without a declara- LIGENCE SHARING WITH THE lation into submission. tion of war or specific statutory authorization, UNITED STATES. such forces shall be removed by the President if Not later than 90 days after the date of the More than 14 million Yemenis are steps the Congress so directs’’. away from starvation and at least 85,000 chil- enactment of this joint resolution, the President (8) Section 8(c) of the War Powers Resolution shall submit to Congress a report assessing the dren under the age of five have perished from (50 U.S.C. 1547(c)) defines the introduction of increased risk of terrorist attacks on United war-related hunger and disease. United States Armed Forces to include ‘‘the as- States Armed Forces abroad, allies, and to the The United States has supported the Saudi- signment of members of such armed forces to continental United States if the Government of led air campaign with mid-air refueling sup- command, coordinate, participate in the move- Saudi Arabia were to cease Yemen-related intel- port, intelligence and targeting assistance, and ment of, or accompany the regular or irregular ligence sharing with the United States. other support. military forces of any foreign country or govern- ment when such military forces are engaged, or The Acting CHAIR. No amendment Yemen is experiencing the world’s worst there exists an imminent threat that such forces to the amendment in the nature of a famine in 100 years, with 12 million to 13 mil- will become engaged, in hostilities’’, and activi- substitute shall be in order except lion innocent civilians at risk of dying from the ties that the United States is conducting in sup- those printed in House Report 116–8. lack of food within months. port of the Saudi-led coalition, including aerial Each such amendment may be offered Mr. Chair, too many lives hang in the bal- refueling and targeting assistance, fall within only in the order printed in the report, ance to allow American involvement in Yemen this definition. by a Member designated in the report, war to continue. (9) Section 1013 of the Department of State shall be considered as read, shall be de- I ask all members to join me in supporting Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 batable for the time specified in the re- (50 U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolu- H.J. Res. 37. tion or bill to require the removal of United port equally divided and controlled by b 1515 States Armed Forces engaged in hostilities with- the proponent and an opponent, shall out a declaration of war or specific statutory not be subject to amendment, and shall The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- authorization shall be considered in accordance not be subject to a demand for division eral debate has expired. with the expedited procedures of section 601(b) of the question. Pursuant to the rule, the joint reso- of the International Security and Arms Export The Chair understands that amend- lution shall be considered for amend- Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329; 90 Stat. ment No. 1 will not be offered. 765). ment under the 5-minute rule. AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. BUCK (10) No specific statutory authorization for It shall be in order to consider as an The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order original joint resolution for the pur- the use of United States Armed Forces with re- spect to the conflict between the Saudi-led coali- to consider amendment No. 2 printed in pose of amendment under the 5-minute tion and the Houthis in Yemen has been en- House Report 116–8. rule the amendment in the nature of a acted, and no provision of law explicitly author- Mr. BUCK. Mr. Chair, I have an substitute consisting of the text of izes the provision of targeting assistance or of amendment at the desk. Rules Committee Print 116–4. The midair refueling services to warplanes of Saudi The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will amendment in the nature of a sub- Arabia or the United Arab Emirates that are en- designate the amendment. stitute shall be considered as read. gaged in such conflict. The text of the amendment is as fol- The text of the amendment in the na- SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED lows: ture of a substitute is as follows: FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES IN THE Page 5, after line 13, insert the following REPUBLIC OF YEMEN THAT HAVE new section (and redesignate the subsequent H.J. RES. 37 NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CON- GRESS. sections accordingly): Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING IN- resentatives of the United States of America in State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and TELLIGENCE SHARING. Congress assembled, 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) and in accordance with Nothing in this joint resolution may be SECTION 1. FINDINGS. the provisions of section 601(b) of the Inter- construed to influence or disrupt any intel- Congress finds the following: national Security Assistance and Arms Export ligence, counterintelligence, or investigative (1) Congress has the sole power to declare war Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329; 90 Stat. activities conducted by, or in conjunction under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United 765), Congress hereby directs the President to re- with, the United States Government involv- States Constitution. move United States Armed Forces from hos- ing— (2) Congress has not declared war with respect tilities in or affecting the Republic of Yemen, ex- (1) the collection of intelligence; to, or provided a specific statutory authoriza- cept United States Armed Forces engaged in op- (2) the analysis of intelligence; or tion for, the conflict between military forces led erations directed at al-Qaeda or associated (3) the sharing of intelligence between the by Saudi Arabia, including forces from the forces, by not later than the date that is 30 days United States and any foreign country if the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, after the date of the enactment of this joint res- President determines such sharing is appro- Jordan, Morocco, Senegal, and Sudan (the olution (unless the President requests and Con- priate and in the national security interests Saudi-led coalition), against the Houthis, also gress authorizes a later date), and unless and of the United States. known as Ansar Allah, in the Republic of until a declaration of war or specific authoriza- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Yemen. tion for such use of United States Armed Forces House Resolution 122, the gentleman (3) Since March 2015, members of the United has been enacted. For purposes of this resolu- from Colorado (Mr. BUCK) and a Mem- States Armed Forces have been introduced into tion, in this section, the term ‘‘hostilities’’ in- ber opposed each will control 5 min- hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and cludes in-flight refueling, non-United States air- the Houthis, including providing to the Saudi- utes. craft conducting missions as part of the ongoing The Chair recognizes the gentleman led coalition aerial targeting assistance, intel- civil war in Yemen. from Colorado. ligence sharing, and mid-flight aerial refueling. SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING (4) The United States has established a Joint CONTINUED MILITARY OPERATIONS Mr. BUCK. Mr. Chairman, I am an Combined Planning Cell with Saudi Arabia, in AND COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL. original cosponsor of this resolution, which members of the United States Armed Nothing in this joint resolution may be con- and it was my understanding at the Forces assist in aerial targeting and help to co- strued to influence or disrupt any military oper- time that I cosponsored this that we ordinate military and intelligence activities. ations and cooperation with Israel. would have the opportunity to make (5) In December 2017, Secretary of Defense SEC. 4. REPORT ON RISKS POSED BY CEASING this resolution better. This amendment James N. Mattis stated, ‘‘We have gone in to be SAUDI ARABIA SUPPORT OPER- very—to be helpful where we can in identifying ATIONS. that I have offered does just that. how you do target analysis and how you make Not later than 90 days after the date of the I actually thought of this amend- certain you hit the right thing.’’. enactment of this joint resolution, the President ment after the chairman of the com- (6) The conflict between the Saudi-led coali- shall submit to Congress a report assessing the mittee held a hearing on this issue, and tion and the Houthis constitutes, within the risks posed to United States citizens and the ci- I listened carefully to the witnesses.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:26 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.014 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1553 The witnesses talked about the fact gion. I don’t believe that this is the Pence Schrier Torres Small that our intelligence sharing with right course. Perlmutter Schweikert (NM) Perry Scott (VA) Turner Saudi Arabia helped target sites in The Middle East is a dangerous, war- Peterson Scott, Austin Upton Yemen to bomb and reduced civilian torn part of the world where we need Phillips Sensenbrenner Van Drew casualties. intelligence sharing more than ever. As Porter Sherman Wagner I want to make sure that we continue such, we must ensure that we are not Posey Sherrill Walberg to help Saudi Arabia reduce civilian Ratcliffe Shimkus Walden putting our intelligence agreements in Reed Simpson Walker casualties. I want to make sure that we jeopardy by passing this resolution. Reschenthaler Slotkin Walorski are doing everything we can to avoid My amendment keeps the intent of Rice (SC) Smith (MO) Waltz the humanitarian crisis there. At the this legislation, allowing Congress to Riggleman Smith (NE) Waters same time, we recognize the geo- exercise its Article I powers, while en- Roby Smith (NJ) Watkins Rodgers (WA) Smucker Weber (TX) political significance of our relation- suring that we are not cutting off our Roe, David P. Spanberger Webster (FL) ship with Saudi Arabia. nose to spite our face. Rogers (AL) Spano Wenstrup I support the resolution with the un- Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues Rogers (KY) Stauber Westerman derstanding that we have an oppor- to support this commonsense amend- Rooney (FL) Stefanik Wexton tunity to improve this legislation. I am Rose (NY) Steil Williams ment, and I yield back the balance of Rose, John W. Steube Wilson (SC) concerned about how broadly the legis- my time. Rouda Stevens Wittman lation is drafted, and it may inadvert- The CHAIR. The question is on the Rouzer Stewart Womack ently call into question our ability to amendment offered by the gentleman Roy Stivers Woodall Ruiz Taylor Wright maintain intelligence-sharing agree- from Colorado (Mr. BUCK). ments around the globe; not just in Rush Thompson (PA) Yoho The question was taken; and the Rutherford Thornberry Young this situation. Chair announced that the noes ap- Scalise Timmons Zeldin My amendment addresses these po- peared to have it. Schrader Tipton tential unintended consequences by RECORDED VOTE guaranteeing that this resolution does NOES—177 not curtail our Nation’s intelligence- Mr. BUCK. Madam Chair, I demand a Adams Gabbard Neal sharing capabilities. It ensures our recorded vote. Aguilar Gallego Neguse country will not face another major A recorded vote was ordered. Amash Garamendi Norcross The vote was taken by electronic de- Barraga´ n Garcı´a (IL) Norton terrorist attack or be caught flat-foot- Bass Garcia (TX) Ocasio-Cortez ed in battle because the necessary in- vice, and there were—ayes 252, noes 177, Beatty Gomez Omar telligence information didn’t reach our not voting 8, as follows: Bera Gonzalez (TX) Pallone leaders. [Roll No. 81] Beyer Green (TX) Pascrell Bishop (GA) Grijalva My amendment keeps the spirit of Peters AYES—252 Blumenauer Haaland Pingree this important legislation intact, while Abraham DesJarlais Johnson (OH) Blunt Rochester Hayes Plaskett ensuring that this Congress isn’t Aderholt Diaz-Balart Johnson (SD) Bonamici Heck Pocan hamstringing our intelligence capabili- Allen Duffy Jordan Boyle, Brendan Higgins (NY) Pressley Amodei F. ties. Duncan Joyce (OH) Himes Price (NC) Armstrong Dunn Joyce (PA) Brown (MD) Hoyer Raskin Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues Arrington Emmer Kaptur Brownley (CA) Huffman Rice (NY) to support this commonsense amend- Axne Estes Katko Butterfield Jackson Lee Richmond Babin Ferguson Kelly (MS) ment that will keep our intelligence Carbajal Jayapal Roybal-Allard Bacon Finkenauer Kelly (PA) Ca´ rdenas Jeffries Ruppersberger sharing agreements in place. Baird Fitzpatrick Kim Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Sablan Madam Chairman, I reserve the bal- Balderson Fleischmann King (IA) Cartwright Johnson (TX) Banks Flores King (NY) San Nicolas ance of my time. Casten (IL) Keating Sarbanes Barr Fortenberry Kuster (NH) Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Mr. ENGEL. Madam Chair, I claim Bergman Foxx (NC) Kustoff (TN) Scanlon the time in opposition to the amend- Castro (TX) Kennedy Schakowsky Biggs Fulcher LaHood Chu, Judy Khanna Bilirakis Schiff ment. Gaetz LaMalfa Cicilline Kildee Bishop (UT) Gallagher Lamb Schneider The CHAIR. The gentleman from Clark (MA) Kilmer Bost Gianforte Lamborn Scott, David Clarke (NY) Kind New York is recognized for 5 minutes. Brady Gibbs Latta Serrano Clay Kirkpatrick Mr. ENGEL. Madam Chair, I yield Brindisi Gohmert Lee (NV) Sewell (AL) Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Brooks (AL) Golden Lesko Shalala myself 1 minute. I actually support in- Clyburn Langevin telligence sharing. We need to work to Brooks (IN) Gonzalez (OH) Loebsack Sires Buchanan Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n Long Cohen Larsen (WA) reduce civilian casualties and ensure Connolly Larson (CT) Smith (WA) Buck (PR) Loudermilk Soto that the United States has a clear pic- Bucshon Gooden Lucas Cooper Lawrence Costa Lawson (FL) Speier ture into the security threats in the re- Budd Gosar Luetkemeyer Stanton Burchett Gottheimer Luria Courtney Lee (CA) Suozzi gion. Burgess Granger Lynch Cox (CA) Levin (CA) Swalwell (CA) However, this amendment is unneces- Bustos Graves (GA) Marchant Crist Levin (MI) sary. The underlying resolution does Byrne Graves (LA) Marshall Cummings Lewis Takano Thompson (CA) not implicate intelligence sharing. I Calvert Graves (MO) Mast Davis (CA) Lieu, Ted Carter (GA) Green (TN) McAdams Davis, Danny K. Lipinski Thompson (MS) have been very clear about what this Carter (TX) Griffith McBath Dean Lofgren Titus resolution would do. We have made Case Grothman McCarthy DeFazio Lowenthal Tlaib necessary changes to this resolution, Chabot Guest McCaul DeGette Lowey Tonko Cheney Guthrie McClintock DeLauro Luja´ n Torres (CA) but I do not support adding unneces- Cisneros Hagedorn McHenry DelBene Malinowski Trahan sary rules of construction to a resolu- Cline Harder (CA) McKinley Demings Maloney, Trone tion which has already passed the Sen- Cloud Harris Meadows DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Underwood ate. Cole Hartzler Meuser Deutch Maloney, Sean Vargas For that reason, I am opposed to this Collins (GA) Hastings Miller Doggett Massie Veasey Collins (NY) Hern, Kevin Mitchell Doyle, Michael Matsui Vela amendment, and I yield back the bal- Comer Herrera Beutler Moolenaar F. McCollum Vela´ zquez ance of my time. Conaway Hice (GA) Mooney (WV) Engel McEachin Visclosky Cook Higgins (LA) Morelle Mr. BUCK. Madam Chair, I appre- Escobar McGovern Wasserman Correa Hill (AR) Moulton Eshoo McNerney Schultz ciate the gentleman’s remarks, but it Craig Hill (CA) Mullin Espaillat Meeks Watson Coleman doesn’t. This resolution is not clear, Crawford Holding Murphy Evans Meng Crenshaw Hollingsworth Newhouse Welch and that is the problem. This amend- Fletcher Moore Wild Crow Horn, Kendra S. Norman Foster Mucarsel-Powell ment clarifies something that is un- Cuellar Horsford Nunes Wilson (FL) clear. Frankel Nadler Yarmuth Cunningham Houlahan O’Halleran Fudge Napolitano My friends on the other side of the Curtis Hudson Olson aisle feel that we must cut our intel- Davids (KS) Huizenga Palazzo Davidson (OH) Hunter Palmer NOT VOTING—8 ligence-sharing operations in order to Davis, Rodney Hurd (TX) Panetta Allred Payne Ryan fully withdraw our forces from the re- Delgado Johnson (LA) Pappas Dingell Quigley Sa´ nchez Kinzinger Radewagen

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:35 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.053 H13FEPT1 H1554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 b 1556 Add at the end of section 1 the following: Our motion to recommit adds lan- Messrs. GONZALEZ of Texas, (11) It is in the national security interest guage to H.J. Res. 37 that affirms that of the United States to combat anti-Semi- GARCI´A of , Ms. ROYBAL- it is in the national security interest of tism around the world because— the United States to combat anti-Sem- ALLARD, Messrs. COHEN, SCHNEI- (A) anti-Semitism is a challenge to the DER, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. DELAURO, basic principles of tolerance, pluralism, and itism around the world. It states that Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. JOHN- democracy, and the shared values that bind we must make combating anti-Semi- SON of Texas, and Mr. JEFFRIES Americans together; tism a priority in all of our diplomatic changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ (B) there has been a significant amount of relationships; and we need to ensure Messrs. WILSON of South Carolina, anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hatred that that Jews around the world feel safe in must be most strongly condemned; and MCHENRY, MARCHANT, WALKER, their communities. (C) there is an urgent need to ensure the Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. Speaker, I remain deeply con- safety and security of Jewish communities, cerned by the measure the Democrats Messrs. CORREA, CUELLAR, BROOKS including synagogues, schools, cemeteries, of Alabama, and Ms. WATERS changed and other institutions. have called up today on Yemen, but if their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ (12) It is in the foreign policy interest of this resolution is going to move for- So the amendment was agreed to. the United States to continue to emphasize ward, it should do so while making a The result of the vote was announced the importance of combating anti-Semitism strong statement that the United as above recorded. in our bilateral and multilateral relations, States has no tolerance for anti-Semi- Stated against: including with the United Nations, European tism. Mr. RUSH. Madam Chair, during Union institutions, Arab League, and the Or- I urge all Members to stand in soli- Vote number 81 on H.J. Res. 37, the Buck ganization for Security and Cooperation in darity with Jews around the world and Amendment, I mistakenly recorded my vote as Europe. (13) Because it is important to the national support the motion to recommit. Yes when I should have voted No. security interest of the United States to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The CHAIR. The question is on the maintain strong bipartisan support for of my time. amendment in the nature of a sub- Israel, the only democracy in the Middle Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I claim the stitute, as amended. East, all attempts to delegitimize and deny time in opposition, although I do not The amendment was agreed to. Israel’s right to exist must be denounced and oppose the motion. The CHAIR. Under the rule, the Com- rejected. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without mittee rises. (14) It is in the national security interest objection, the gentleman from New Accordingly, the Committee rose; of the United States to oppose restrictive York is recognized for 5 minutes. and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. trade practices or boycotts fostered or im- There was no objection. BUTTERFIELD) having assumed the posed by any foreign country against other countries friendly to the United States or Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, first of all, chair, Ms. PLASKETT, Chair of the Com- against any United States person. I accept this resolution, and I agree mittee of the Whole House on the state The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- with everything that Mr. KUSTOFF just of the Union, reported that that Com- tleman is recognized for 5 minutes. said. Anti-Semitism is a scourge. It is mittee, having had under consideration Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. a scourge on humanity; it is a scourge the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) di- Speaker, this is the final amendment on this country; and it has to be fought recting the removal of United States to the bill. It would not kill the bill just the way prejudice of any kind has Armed Forces from hostilities in the nor send it back to committee. If to be fought. Republic of Yemen that have not been adopted, the resolution will imme- I think that this entire House should authorized by Congress, and, pursuant diately proceed to final passage, as support this and say, once and for all, to House Resolution 122, she reported amended. with a united voice, we will not tol- the joint resolution back to the House Mr. Speaker, the attack in October erate anti-Semitism in any shape or with an amendment adopted in the last year against the Tree of Life syna- form. Committee of the Whole. gogue in Pittsburgh was a devastating Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under assault on the Jewish community. By of my time. the rule, the previous question is or- inflicting violence on a neighborhood The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without dered. congregation’s Shabbat morning serv- Is a separate vote demanded on the ice, the gunman sent a bone-chilling objection, the previous question is or- amendment to the amendment re- message; even in 2018, hate-filled indi- dered on the motion to recommit. ported from the Committee of the viduals will attack Jews simply for There was no objection. Whole? being Jewish. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The If not, the question is on the adop- The Anti-Defamation League be- question is on the motion to recommit. tion of the amendment in the nature of lieves that this is the deadliest attack The question was taken; and the a substitute, as amended. on the Jewish community in the his- Speaker pro tempore announced that The amendment was agreed to. tory of the United States of America. the ayes appeared to have it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The This tragedy is merely one part of an RECORDED VOTE question is on the engrossment and upsetting development that has Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. third reading of the joint resolution. emerged in recent years, a resurgence Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. The joint resolution was ordered to of anti-Semitism around the globe. A recorded vote was ordered. be engrossed and read a third time, and The Anti-Defamation League re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- was read the third time. ported a 60 percent rise in anti-Semitic ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- MOTION TO RECOMMIT incidents in the United States from minute vote on the motion to recom- Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. 2016 to 2017. mit will be followed by 5-minute votes Speaker, I have a motion to recommit In December, the European Union re- on: at the desk. leased a survey of over 16,000 European Passage of the joint resolution, if or- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Jews, which reported that ‘‘anti-Semi- dered; and gentleman opposed to the joint resolu- tism pervades everyday life,’’ under- The motion to suspend the rules and tion? mining European Jews’ feelings of safe- pass H.R. 995, if ordered. Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. ty and security. The vote was taken by electronic de- Mr. Speaker, we should all be Speaker, I am in its current form. vice, and there were—ayes 424, noes 0, alarmed by this international trend. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting 5, as No one should be forced to live in fear Clerk will report the motion to recom- follows: of violence, or be deterred from partici- mit. [Roll No. 82] The Clerk read as follows: pating in their faith community. AYES—424 Mr. Kustoff of Tennessee moves to recom- The United States must remain a mit the joint resolution H.J. Res. 37 to the global leader, not only in speaking out Abraham Allen Axne against anti-Semitism, but in holding Adams Amodei Babin Committee on Foreign Affairs with instruc- Aderholt Armstrong Bacon tions to report the same back to the House those who enable these vile beliefs ac- Aguilar Arrington Baird forthwith, with the following amendment: countable.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.055 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1555 Balderson Duncan King (IA) Raskin Shalala Trahan East, all attempts to delegitimize and deny Banks Dunn King (NY) Ratcliffe Sherman Trone Israel’s right to exist must be denounced and Barr Emmer Kirkpatrick Reed Sherrill Turner rejected. ´ Reschenthaler Shimkus Underwood Barragan Engel Krishnamoorthi (14) It is in the national security interest Bass Escobar Kuster (NH) Rice (NY) Simpson Upton Beatty Eshoo Kustoff (TN) Rice (SC) Sires Van Drew of the United States to oppose restrictive Bera Espaillat LaHood Richmond Slotkin Vargas trade practices or boycotts fostered or im- Bergman Estes LaMalfa Riggleman Smith (MO) Veasey posed by any foreign country against other Beyer Evans Lamb Roby Smith (NE) Vela countries friendly to the United States or Biggs Ferguson Lamborn Rodgers (WA) Smith (NJ) Vela´ zquez against any United States person. Bilirakis Finkenauer Langevin Roe, David P. Smith (WA) Visclosky Bishop (GA) Fitzpatrick Larsen (WA) Rogers (AL) Smucker Wagner Mr. MCCAUL (during the reading). Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Larson (CT) Rogers (KY) Soto Walberg Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Blumenauer Fletcher Latta Rooney (FL) Spanberger Walden to dispense with the reading. Blunt Rochester Flores Lawrence Rose (NY) Spano Walker Bonamici Fortenberry Lawson (FL) Rose, John W. Speier Walorski Mr. HOYER. I object. Bost Foster Lee (CA) Rouda Stanton Waltz The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objec- Boyle, Brendan Foxx (NC) Lee (NV) Rouzer Stauber Wasserman tion is heard. Roy Stefanik Schultz F. Frankel Lesko The Clerk will continue to read. Brady Fudge Levin (CA) Roybal-Allard Steil Waters Brindisi Fulcher Levin (MI) Ruiz Steube Watkins The Clerk continued to read. Brooks (AL) Gabbard Lewis Ruppersberger Stevens Watson Coleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rush Stewart Weber (TX) Brooks (IN) Gaetz Lieu, Ted question is on the amendment. Brown (MD) Gallagher Lipinski Rutherford Stivers Webster (FL) ´ Brownley (CA) Gallego Loebsack Sanchez Suozzi Welch The amendment was agreed to. Buchanan Garamendi Lofgren Sarbanes Swalwell (CA) Wenstrup The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Buck Garcı´a (IL) Long Scalise Takano Westerman Scanlon Taylor Wexton question is on the engrossment and Bucshon Garcia (TX) Loudermilk third reading of the joint resolution. Budd Gianforte Lowenthal Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Wild Burchett Gibbs Lowey Schiff Thompson (MS) Williams The joint resolution was ordered to Burgess Gohmert Lucas Schneider Thompson (PA) Wilson (FL) be engrossed and read a third time, and Schrader Thornberry Wilson (SC) Bustos Golden Luetkemeyer Schrier Timmons Wittman was read the third time. Butterfield Gomez Luja´ n Schweikert Tipton Womack Byrne Gonzalez (OH) Luria The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Scott (VA) Titus Woodall Calvert Gonzalez (TX) Lynch question is on the passage of the joint Scott, Austin Tlaib Wright Carbajal Gooden Malinowski Scott, David Tonko Yarmuth resolution. Ca´ rdenas Gosar Maloney, Sensenbrenner Torres (CA) Yoho The question was taken; and the Carson (IN) Gottheimer Carolyn B. Serrano Torres Small Young Carter (GA) Granger Maloney, Sean Speaker pro tempore announced that Sewell (AL) (NM) Zeldin Carter (TX) Graves (GA) Marchant the ayes appeared to have it. Cartwright Graves (LA) Marshall ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, on that I Case Graves (MO) Mast Amash Massie Casten (IL) Green (TN) Matsui demand the yeas and nays. Castor (FL) Green (TX) McAdams NOT VOTING—5 The yeas and nays were ordered. Castro (TX) Griffith McBath Allred Kinzinger Ryan The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Chabot Grijalva McCarthy 5-minute vote. Cheney Grothman McCaul Dingell Quigley Chu, Judy Guest McClintock b 1616 The vote was taken by electronic de- Cicilline Guthrie McCollum vice, and there were—yeas 248, nays Cisneros Haaland McEachin Mr. VISCLOSKY changed his vote 177, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 5, Clark (MA) Hagedorn McGovern from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ as follows: Clarke (NY) Harder (CA) McHenry So the motion to recommit was Clay Harris McKinley [Roll No. 83] Cleaver Hartzler McNerney agreed to. YEAS—248 Cline Hastings Meadows The result of the vote was announced Cloud Hayes Meeks as above recorded. Adams Courtney Gottheimer Clyburn Heck Meng Aguilar Cox (CA) Green (TX) Cohen Hern, Kevin Meuser Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, pursuant Axne Craig Griffith Cole Herrera Beutler Miller to the instructions of the House in the Barraga´ n Crist Grijalva Collins (GA) Hice (GA) Mitchell motion to recommit, I report the joint Bass Crow Haaland Collins (NY) Higgins (LA) Moolenaar resolution, H.J. Res 37, back to the Beatty Cuellar Harder (CA) Comer Higgins (NY) Mooney (WV) Bera Cummings Hastings Conaway Hill (AR) Moore House with an amendment. Beyer Cunningham Hayes Connolly Hill (CA) Morelle The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Biggs Davids (KS) Heck Cook Himes Moulton Clerk will report the amendment. Bishop (GA) Davidson (OH) Higgins (NY) Cooper Holding Mucarsel-Powell Blumenauer Davis (CA) Hill (CA) Correa Hollingsworth Mullin The Clerk read as follows: Blunt Rochester Davis, Danny K. Himes Costa Horn, Kendra S. Murphy Amendment offered by Mr. ENGEL: Bonamici Dean Hollingsworth Courtney Horsford Nadler Add at the end of section 1 the following: Boyle, Brendan DeFazio Horn, Kendra S. Cox (CA) Houlahan Napolitano (11) It is in the national security interest F. DeGette Horsford Craig Hoyer Neal Brindisi DeLauro Houlahan Crawford Hudson Neguse of the United States to combat anti-Semi- Brooks (AL) DelBene Hoyer Crenshaw Huffman Newhouse tism around the world because— Brown (MD) Delgado Huffman Crist Huizenga Norcross (A) anti-Semitism is a challenge to the Brownley (CA) Demings Jackson Lee Crow Hunter Norman basic principles of tolerance, pluralism, and Buck DeSaulnier Jayapal Cuellar Hurd (TX) Nunes democracy, and the shared values that bind Bustos Deutch Jeffries Cummings Jackson Lee O’Halleran Americans together; Butterfield Doggett Johnson (GA) Cunningham Jayapal Ocasio-Cortez (B) there has been a significant amount of Carbajal Doyle, Michael Johnson (TX) Curtis Jeffries Olson Ca´ rdenas F. Jordan Davids (KS) Johnson (GA) Omar anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hatred that Carson (IN) Engel Kaptur Davidson (OH) Johnson (LA) Palazzo must be most strongly condemned; and Cartwright Escobar Keating Davis (CA) Johnson (OH) Pallone (C) there is an urgent need to ensure the Case Eshoo Kelly (IL) Davis, Danny K. Johnson (SD) Palmer safety and security of Jewish communities, Casten (IL) Espaillat Kennedy Davis, Rodney Johnson (TX) Panetta including synagogues, schools, cemeteries, Castor (FL) Evans Khanna Dean Jordan Pappas and other institutions. Castro (TX) Finkenauer Kildee DeFazio Joyce (OH) Pascrell (12) It is in the foreign policy interest of Chu, Judy Fletcher Kilmer DeGette Joyce (PA) Payne Cicilline Foster Kim DeLauro Kaptur Pence the United States to continue to emphasize Cisneros Frankel Kind DelBene Katko Perlmutter the importance of combating anti-Semitism Clark (MA) Fudge Kirkpatrick Delgado Keating Perry in our bilateral and multilateral relations, Clarke (NY) Gabbard Krishnamoorthi Demings Kelly (IL) Peters including with the United Nations, European Clay Gaetz Kuster (NH) DeSaulnier Kelly (MS) Peterson Union institutions, Arab League, and the Or- Cleaver Gallego Lamb DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Phillips ganization for Security and Cooperation in Cloud Garamendi Langevin Deutch Kennedy Pingree Europe. Clyburn Garcı´a (IL) Larsen (WA) Diaz-Balart Khanna Pocan Cohen Garcia (TX) Larson (CT) Doggett Kildee Porter (13) Because it is important to the national Connolly Gohmert Lawrence Doyle, Michael Kilmer Posey security interest of the United States to Cooper Golden Lawson (FL) F. Kim Pressley maintain strong bipartisan support for Correa Gomez Lee (CA) Duffy Kind Price (NC) Israel, the only democracy in the Middle Costa Gonzalez (TX) Lee (NV)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:39 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.020 H13FEPT1 H1556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Levin (CA) Pallone Sires Williams Womack Yoho Much has been said about the per- Levin (MI) Panetta Slotkin Wilson (SC) Woodall Young sonal encounters Walter had with vet- Lewis Pappas Smith (WA) Wittman Wright Zeldin Lieu, Ted Pascrell erans of the Iraq war and the families Soto ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Lipinski Payne Spanberger of those who never returned, and how Loebsack Perlmutter Speier Amash these encounters led him to reassess Lofgren Peters Stanton Lowenthal Peterson NOT VOTING—5 his past and present policy stances. Stevens Walter sent over 10,000 letters to fam- Lowey Phillips Suozzi Allred Kinzinger Ryan Luja´ n Pingree Swalwell (CA) Dingell Quigley ilies of fallen troops, and he memorial- Luria Pocan Takano ized those who died from North Caro- Lynch Porter b 1628 Malinowski Posey Thompson (CA) lina’s Camp Lejeune with photos out- Maloney, Pressley Thompson (MS) So the joint resolution was passed. side his office. Carolyn B. Price (NC) Tipton The result of the vote was announced Titus Walter’s determined and effective Maloney, Sean Raskin as above recorded. voice for our military—certainly, the Massie Rice (NY) Tlaib A motion to reconsider was laid on Matsui Richmond Tonko Marines especially—and his deep love McAdams Rose (NY) Torres (CA) the table. for his home State of North Carolina McBath Rouda Torres Small Stated for: will be missed in these halls and in the McCollum Roy (NM) Ms. SHERRILL. Mr. Speaker, I was un- coastal, farming, and military commu- McEachin Roybal-Allard Trahan avoidably detained this afternoon immediately McGovern Ruiz Trone nities that make up the Third Congres- McNerney Ruppersberger Underwood following the vote on final passage of H.J. sional District. Meadows Rush Van Drew Res. 37. Had I been present, I would have We extend heartfelt condolences to Meeks Sa´ nchez Vargas voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 83. Walter’s wife, Joe Anne; his daughter, Meng Sarbanes Veasey PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mooney (WV) Scanlon Vela Ashley; his loyal staff; and the count- Moore Schakowsky Vela´ zquez Mr. ALLRED. Mr. Speaker, as I am back less friends, neighbors, and community Morelle Schiff Visclosky Moulton Schneider home in Dallas, Texas on paternity leave with members whose lives he touched along Wasserman Mucarsel-Powell Schrader my family, I submit the following vote expla- the way. Our State, our Nation, and Schultz Murphy Schrier nation. Had I been present, I would have Waters the institution of Congress will be Nadler Schweikert voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 78, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall poorer without him. Napolitano Scott (VA) Watson Coleman Neal Scott, David Webster (FL) No. 79, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 80, ‘‘yea’’ on roll- We will miss Walter’s reliable and Neguse Serrano Welch call No. 81, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 82, and ‘‘yea’’ cordial presence right here in this cen- Norcross Sewell (AL) Wexton on rollcall No. 83. ter aisle. O’Halleran Shalala Wild Ocasio-Cortez Sherman Wilson (FL) f Mr. Speaker, before we observe a mo- ment of silence in Walter’s honor, I Omar Sherrill Yarmuth MOMENT OF SILENCE IN REMEM- yield to the gentlewoman from North BRANCE OF THE LATE HONOR- NAYS—177 Carolina (Ms. FOXX), the senior Repub- ABLE WALTER B. JONES Abraham Gibbs Moolenaar lican in the North Carolina delegation. Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Mullin (Mr. PRICE of North Carolina asked Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. Allen Gooden Newhouse and was given permission to address Amodei Gosar Norman Speaker, I thank Mr. PRICE for yielding Armstrong Granger Nunes the House for 1 minute.) and for his wonderful comments re- Arrington Graves (GA) Olson Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. membering Walter. Babin Graves (LA) Palazzo Speaker, I rise today, along with my On behalf of the Republican Members Bacon Graves (MO) Palmer colleagues in the North Carolina dele- Baird Green (TN) Pence of the North Carolina delegation—in- Balderson Grothman Perry gation, to remember and honor the life deed, all the Members of our Repub- Banks Guest Ratcliffe of Representative Walter Jones, Jr., a lican Conference—we remember our Barr Guthrie Reed treasured colleague, a conscientious Bergman Hagedorn Reschenthaler long-serving colleague, Walter B. Bilirakis Harris Rice (SC) public servant, and a personal friend to Jones, already miss him, and express Bishop (UT) Hartzler Riggleman many across this Chamber. our prayers for him and his family. Bost Hern, Kevin Roby Walter died on February 10, his 76th Walter asked to be memorialized on Brady Herrera Beutler Rodgers (WA) birthday. He lived a life full of service: Brooks (IN) Hice (GA) Roe, David P. the floor by his dear friend THOMAS Buchanan Higgins (LA) Rogers (AL) 4 years in the North Carolina National MASSIE, and Mr. PRICE will yield to Bucshon Hill (AR) Rogers (KY) Guard, 10 years in the North Carolina him in a moment for that purpose. Budd Holding Rooney (FL) General Assembly, and nearly a quar- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Burchett Hudson Rose, John W. Burgess Huizenga Rouzer ter century in the U.S. House of Rep- Speaker, I thank my colleague for Byrne Hunter Rutherford resentatives. those remarks. Calvert Hurd (TX) Scalise Walter and I met long before either Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman Carter (GA) Johnson (LA) Scott, Austin of us served in the House. We worked Carter (TX) Johnson (OH) Sensenbrenner from Kentucky (Mr. MASSIE). Chabot Johnson (SD) Shimkus together on the North Carolina Presi- Mr. MASSIE. Mr. Speaker, I thank Cheney Joyce (OH) Simpson dential campaign of in Mr. PRICE for yielding. Cline Joyce (PA) Smith (MO) 1976. I have a photo on my desk of a Mr. Speaker, our colleague and my Cole Katko Smith (NE) Collins (GA) Kelly (MS) Smith (NJ) very youthful-looking campaign team great friend, Walter Jones, was both Collins (NY) Kelly (PA) Smucker to prove it. courageous and kind. Comer King (IA) Spano Walter went on to chart a different He frequently quoted a statement by Conaway King (NY) Stauber course politically, a course that was Senator John Ashcroft’s father: ‘‘Wash- Cook Kustoff (TN) Stefanik Crawford LaHood Steil uniquely his own. In fact, he found ington is the spirit of arrogance, and Crenshaw LaMalfa Steube himself frequently at odds with if not Christ is the spirit of humility.’’ Wal- Curtis Lamborn Stewart one party, then the other. But by the ter had the spirit of Christ. Davis, Rodney Latta Stivers DesJarlais Lesko Taylor same token, he sometimes found possi- It didn’t matter if you were a waiter Diaz-Balart Long Thompson (PA) bilities for alliances and cooperation in at his table, a summer intern in his of- Duffy Loudermilk Thornberry unexpected places and did not hesitate fice, or the chairman of his committee, Duncan Lucas Timmons to take those opportunities. Walter extended the same respect to Dunn Luetkemeyer Turner Emmer Marchant Upton This approach was rooted in Walter’s everyone. In his heart, he never be- Estes Marshall Wagner strong conscience and his personal sin- lieved that he was any better than the Ferguson Mast Walberg cerity. He stood out in an age when most common person. Fitzpatrick McCarthy Walden Fleischmann McCaul Walker sincerity is sometimes in short supply Walter’s chief, Josh, who has been Flores McClintock Walorski in our Nation’s politics, earning him with him for 16 years, reminded me Fortenberry McHenry Waltz respect and admiration on both sides of that some people in Washington, DC, Foxx (NC) McKinley Watkins the aisle. The outpouring of tributes kiss up and punch down. Walter often Fulcher Meuser Weber (TX) Gallagher Miller Wenstrup and remembrances we have seen in re- did the opposite. Walter would kiss Gianforte Mitchell Westerman cent days is a testament to that fact. down and punch up.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:35 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.021 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1557 He was a statesman and a true south- SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT INFOR- Hill (CA) McClintock Schweikert Himes McCollum Scott (VA) ern gentleman who followed his heart MATION DATABASE ACT OF 2019 Holding McEachin Scott, Austin while fighting for his constituents. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Hollingsworth McGovern Scott, David Whether you agreed with him or not, Horn, Kendra S. McHenry Sensenbrenner ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Horsford McKinley Serrano Walter displayed the type of courage ished business is the question on sus- Houlahan McNerney Sewell (AL) we could all hope to possess. He was pending the rules and passing the bill Hoyer Meadows Shalala willing to admit when he was wrong, (H.R. 995) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, Hudson Meeks Sherman like that time he devoted to Jimmy Huffman Meng Shimkus United States Code, to require the pub- Huizenga Meuser Simpson Carter. He would admit it in front of lication of settlement agreements, and Hunter Miller Sires God, his colleagues, and his 750,000 con- for other purposes, as amended. Hurd (TX) Mitchell Slotkin stituents. That is true courage. Jackson Lee Moolenaar Smith (MO) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Jayapal Mooney (WV) Smith (NE) Walter’s conscience guided his every The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Jeffries Moore Smith (NJ) vote and action in the 6 years that I question is on the motion offered by Johnson (GA) Morelle Smucker knew him. Johnson (LA) Moulton Soto the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Johnson (OH) Mucarsel-Powell Spanberger 11,266: that is the final number of let- HILL) that the House suspend the rules Johnson (SD) Mullin Spano ters that Walter Jones personally and pass the bill, as amended. Johnson (TX) Murphy Speier wrote, offering his apologies and condo- The question was taken. Jordan Nadler Stanton Joyce (OH) Napolitano Stauber lences to the families of soldiers who The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Joyce (PA) Neal Stefanik lost their lives in the wars in the Mid- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Kaptur Neguse Steil dle East. You see, Walter eagerly voted in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Katko Newhouse Steube Keating Norcross Stevens for the Iraq war, but then later came to RECORDED VOTE Kelly (IL) Norman Stewart believe that he had made a grave mis- Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I de- Kelly (MS) Nunes Stivers take. Kelly (PA) O’Halleran Suozzi mand a recorded vote. Kennedy Ocasio-Cortez Swalwell (CA) Did he write those letters to prepare A recorded vote was ordered. Khanna Olson Takano him for his next reelection? No. He The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Kildee Omar Thompson (CA) wrote those letters to prepare him for 5-minute vote. Kilmer Palazzo Thompson (MS) this day, when he would be judged at Kim Pallone Thompson (PA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Kind Palmer Thornberry the gates of Heaven. vice, and there were—ayes 418, noes 0, King (IA) Panetta Timmons What might seem like a small plight not voting 13, as follows: King (NY) Pappas Tipton could become Walter’s greatest cause, Kirkpatrick Payne Titus [Roll No. 84] Krishnamoorthi Pence Tlaib if honor and respect were in the bal- AYES—418 Kuster (NH) Perlmutter Tonko ance. Whenever Walter gave the bless- Kustoff (TN) Perry Torres (CA) ing before the meals that I shared with Abraham Chabot Escobar LaHood Peters Torres Small Adams Cheney Eshoo LaMalfa Peterson (NM) him, he would mention two marine pi- Aderholt Chu, Judy Espaillat Lamb Phillips Trahan lots who had been unfairly implicated Aguilar Cicilline Estes Lamborn Pingree Trone in a tragic crash. Clearing the names of Allen Cisneros Evans Langevin Pocan Turner Amash Clark (MA) Ferguson Major Brooks Gruber and Lieutenant Larsen (WA) Porter Underwood Amodei Clarke (NY) Finkenauer Larson (CT) Posey Upton Colonel John Brow was one of his most Armstrong Clay Fitzpatrick Latta Pressley Van Drew important achievements. When I spoke Arrington Cleaver Fleischmann Lawrence Price (NC) Vargas with Walter 2 weeks ago, he said he Axne Cline Fletcher Lawson (FL) Raskin Veasey Babin Cloud Flores Lee (CA) Ratcliffe Vela looked forward to meeting them in Bacon Clyburn Fortenberry Lee (NV) Reed Vela´ zquez Heaven. He was at peace. Baird Cohen Foster Lesko Reschenthaler Visclosky Balderson Cole Foxx (NC) Walter told me something else in Levin (CA) Rice (NY) Wagner Banks Collins (GA) Frankel Levin (MI) Rice (SC) Walberg that hour that we shared a couple of Barr Collins (NY) Fudge Lewis Richmond Walden weeks ago. He reminded me that his fa- Barraga´ n Comer Fulcher Lieu, Ted Riggleman Walker ther had served 13 terms in Congress, Bass Conaway Gaetz Lipinski Roby Walorski Beatty Connolly Gallagher Loebsack Rodgers (WA) Waltz and it had been Walter’s goal, he said, Bera Cook Gallego Lofgren Roe, David P. Wasserman to match his father’s service. For those Bergman Cooper Garamendi Long Rogers (AL) Schultz who don’t know, this was Walter’s 13th Beyer Correa Garcı´a (IL) Loudermilk Rogers (KY) Waters Biggs Costa Garcia (TX) term. Lowey Rooney (FL) Watkins Bilirakis Courtney Gianforte Lucas Rose (NY) Watson Coleman I told Walter, ‘‘They never beat you, Bishop (GA) Cox (CA) Gibbs Luetkemeyer Rose, John W. Weber (TX) did they?’’ Well, I used another word Bishop (UT) Craig Gohmert Luja´ n Rouda Webster (FL) Blumenauer Crawford Golden than that. He laughed. You see, all the Luria Rouzer Welch Blunt Rochester Crenshaw Gomez Lynch Roy Wenstrup money in the world was no match for Bonamici Crist Gonzalez (OH) Malinowski Roybal-Allard Westerman Walter’s sincerity, which always shone Bost Crow Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Ruiz Wexton through to the people he served, even if Boyle, Brendan Cuellar Gooden Carolyn B. Ruppersberger Wild F. Cummings Gosar Maloney, Sean Rush Williams they didn’t always agree with him. Brady Cunningham Gottheimer Marchant Rutherford Wilson (SC) Walter wanted to finish this term, Brindisi Curtis Granger Marshall Sa´ nchez Wittman but God called him back too soon. I Brooks (AL) Davids (KS) Graves (GA) Massie Sarbanes Womack Brooks (IN) Davidson (OH) Graves (LA) Mast Scalise Woodall told Walter he would finish this term Brown (MD) Davis (CA) Graves (MO) Matsui Scanlon Wright because when I would vote, I would ask Brownley (CA) Davis, Danny K. Green (TN) McAdams Schiff Yarmuth myself: What would Walter do? He Buchanan Davis, Rodney Green (TX) McBath Schneider Yoho Buck Dean Griffith seemed pleased at that. McCarthy Schrader Young Bucshon DeFazio Grijalva McCaul Schrier Zeldin So please join me. The next time you Budd DeGette Grothman are torn on what to do or say in this Burchett DeLauro Guest NOT VOTING—13 Burgess DelBene Guthrie Allred Pascrell Smith (WA) body, ask yourself: What would Walter Bustos Delgado Haaland Dingell Quigley Taylor Butterfield Demings Hagedorn do? Walter would follow his conscience. Gabbard Ryan Wilson (FL) Just follow your conscience, and to- Byrne DeSaulnier Harder (CA) Kinzinger Schakowsky Calvert DesJarlais Harris Lowenthal Sherrill gether, we can ensure that Walter’s Carbajal Deutch Hartzler spirit finishes this 13th term. Ca´ rdenas Diaz-Balart Hastings Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Carson (IN) Doggett Hayes b 1653 Carter (GA) Doyle, Michael Heck Speaker, I ask that we observe a mo- Carter (TX) F. Hern, Kevin So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ment of silence. Cartwright Duffy Herrera Beutler tive) the rules were suspended and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Case Duncan Hice (GA) bill, as amended, was passed. Casten (IL) Dunn Higgins (LA) Chair asks all present to rise and ob- Castor (FL) Emmer Higgins (NY) The result of the vote was announced serve a moment of silence. Castro (TX) Engel Hill (AR) as above recorded.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.064 H13FEPT1 H1558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 A motion to reconsider was laid on There was no objection. spirit will be greatly missed in the the table. The resolution was agreed to. Halls of Congress, and tonight I again Stated for: A motion to reconsider was laid on offer my condolences to his family, his Mr. ALLRED. Mr. Speaker, as I am back the table. friends; and also, I celebrate his life, home in Dallas, Texas, on paternity leave with f because it was truly a life well lived. my family, I submit the following vote expla- REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER f nation. Had I been present, I would have AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 940 REMEMBERING FLIGHT 3407 10 voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 84. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. YEARS LATER f Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF be removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 940. asked and was given permission to ad- COMMITTEE ON RULES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- objection to the request of the gen- vise and extend his remarks.) fore the House the following resigna- tleman from South Carolina? Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. tion as a member of the Committee on There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, yesterday marked the Rules: f 10th anniversary of the flight 3407 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 962, crash that went down outside of Buf- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, falo, New York, resulting in the un- Washington, DC, February 13, 2019. THE BORN-ALIVE SURVIVORS PROTECTION ACT timely deaths of 49 people. I rise today Hon. NANCY PELOSI, with a heavy heart as we commemo- Speaker, House of Representatives, Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ask rate this tragedy. The Capitol, Washington, DC. unanimous consent that the Com- DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: I was honored to re- A decade has gone by, but for fami- turn to serve on the Rules Committee at the mittee on the Judiciary be discharged lies who lost loved ones, the pain will start of the 116th Congress. It has been my from further consideration of the bill live with them forever. These individ- privilege to work alongside Chairman (H.R. 962) the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- uals have suffered an unspeakable loss, McGovern, Ranking Member Cole, and the vivors Protection Act, and ask for its yet so many of them have traveled to hardworking members that work so hard to immediate consideration in the House. Washington numerous times over the bring serious legislation and policy to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- past 10 years to advocate for improved House Floor. tlewoman is advised that, under guide- airline safety. Respectfully, I am writing to tender my lines consistently issued by successive resignation as a member of the Rules Com- They advocate for regional flights to mittee, effective February 13, 2019. Speakers, as recorded in section 956 of operate under the same standards as Thank you for this opportunity and to my the House Rules and Manual, the Chair major airlines and to ensure that the colleagues on the Committee for their hard is constrained not to entertain the re- tragedy of flight 3407 is never repeated. work and friendship. quest unless it has been cleared by the They advocate in memory of their Sincerely, bipartisan floor and committee leader- loved ones whose lives were cut short. DORIS MATSUI, ships. Member of Congress. Nothing can bring back their loved The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without f ones, but the standards implemented, objection, the resignation is accepted. b 1700 thanks to their advocacy, have saved There was no objection. lives, and for that we are grateful. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY f OF CONGRESSMAN WALTER JONES f ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN (Ms. LEE of California asked and was AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE given permission to address the House MAKE CORRECTIONS IN EN- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for 1 minute.) GROSSMENT OF H.J. RES. 37, RE- AND RANKING MEMBERS ON A Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I MOVAL OF UNITED STATES CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE want to offer my condolences and pray- ARMED FORCES FROM HOS- OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- ers to my dear friend, Congressman TILITIES IN YEMEN THAT HAVE TIVES Walter Jones, and also to the people of NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CON- Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, by di- North Carolina, who lost a tireless GRESS. rection of the Democratic Caucus, I champion. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- offer a privileged resolution and ask Throughout his time in service, Con- imous consent that in the engrossment for its immediate consideration. gressman Jones never lost sight of of H.J. Res. 37, the Clerk be authorized The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- those he served: the families in North to correct section numbers, punctua- lows: Carolina, people across the country, tion, spelling, and cross-references and H. RES. 125 and, of course, our brave servicemem- to make such other technical and con- Resolved, That the following named Mem- bers around the globe. forming changes as may be necessary bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- Congressman Jones will be remem- to reflect the actions of the House, in- lowing standing committees of the House of bered for his limitless compassion and cluding the change now at the desk. Representatives: his willingness to reach across the aisle The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mr. Sires, Mr. and to find common ground. PAPPAS). The Clerk will report the Peters, and Mr. Cooper. I worked with him on many issues change. COMMITTEE ON ETHICS: Ms. Meng, Ms. Wild, and Mr. Phillips. over the years, but our greatest col- The Clerk read as follows: COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: Mr. laboration was on our shared effort to In section 2 of the joint resolution, strike Cartwright. draw down our endless wars and bring ‘‘refueling,’’ and insert ‘‘refueling of’’. COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. DeSaulnier. our brave troops home. He was a colead The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Resolved, That the following named Mem- on several of my bills, including the ber be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on objection to the request of the gen- the following standing committee of the one to repeal the 2001 and 2002 Author- tleman from New York? House of Representatives: ization for Use of Military Force to fi- There was no objection. COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. Perlmutter (to nally end our limitless wars abroad. f rank immediately after Mrs. Torres of Cali- It fills me with unspeakable sadness, fornia). Mr. Speaker, that Congressman Jones RESTORE AMERICA’S FAITH IN Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading). did not live to see the end of these OUR DEMOCRACY Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent wars, but his memory will live on. We (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given that the resolution be considered as will fight harder in his memory to en- permission to address the House for 1 read and printed in the RECORD. sure that Congress does its job on mat- minute and to revise and extend her re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ters of war and peace. marks.) objection to the request of the gen- I was honored to call Congressman Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, last week tleman from New York? Jones my colleague and my friend. His I received a peculiar invitation from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:04 Feb 26, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\FEBRUARY\H13FE9.REC H13FE9 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1559 the Kuwaiti Government to celebrate Mr. Speaker, I am honored to call Members who are against the born- Kuwait’s independence at the Trump him my dear friend, and I know I speak alive bill, but, no, it is impossible to Hotel. for many in east Tennessee when I say protect politicians from the moral con- While Kuwait is a close ally of the that the morning paper isn’t the same victions of the American people, and United States, I feel compelled to de- without him. history is unkind to those who try. cline the invitation. We must reject f I urge Members from both parties to the culture of corruption that sur- see the born-alive bill as an oppor- HONORING PARKLAND SHOOTING rounds President Trump and his fam- tunity to foster bipartisanship in this VICTIMS ily. House. President Trump promised he would (Mrs. MURPHY asked and was given Supporting this bill does not make drain the swamp. He promised to put permission to address the House for 1 you antiabortion or against a woman’s the interests of the American people minute.) right to choose; it simply ensures that before his own. Yet he has used his of- Mrs. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise laws already in place are enforced to fice to enrich himself further. today to pay tribute to the victims of protect the most vulnerable among us. According to USA Today, the Presi- the shooting at Marjory Stoneman f Douglas High School on February 14, dent earned—get ready for this—$40 GUN VIOLENCE million from his Washington hotel just 2018. It was just a year ago that we lost 17 (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was in 2017. This includes $350,000 in cam- given permission to address the House paign funds and events hosted by the lives at the hands of a gunman as part of the terrible epidemic that is gun vio- for 1 minute.) Republican National Committee. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, we As we press foreign nations to better lence in America. Fourteen of these were young students with a bright fu- have spent a very long day in the Judi- their own governments, it is clear that ciary Committee working on legisla- President Trump has reduced Amer- ture ahead of them. Today, I am here to honor the memo- tion to respond to the American peo- ica’s moral authority. ries of Alyssa, Martin, Nicholas, Jaime, ple’s cry for universal background I remind the President of Article II, Luke, Cara, Gina, Joaquin, Alaina, checks, but I rise as well, in the back- Section 1 of the Constitution, which Meadow, Helena, Alex, Carmen, and drop of that legislation, to stand for prohibits the President from receiving Peter and the three courageous staff the victims of gun violence. gifts from a foreign power without the members: Scott, Aaron, and Chris. I think it is important to note that consent of Congress. May their souls in Heaven be a guid- America has 329 million people-plus We must restore America’s faith in ing light to us here on Earth as we con- here in the United States, and it is our democracy. That is why I look for- tinue to fight against gun violence, be- growing every day. But we have 393 ward to working with my colleagues to cause no parent wants to send their million guns here in this country. We hold the Trump administration fully have lost, in this past year, almost kids to school, to church, or to a movie accountable for their misdeeds. 40,000 people to gun violence. theater worried about whether they The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- I believe it is important, in a bipar- may ever come home. tisan way, that, when we are here in bers are reminded to refrain from en- It took less than 7 minutes for a gun- the people’s House, we act on behalf of gaging in personalities toward the man in Parkland, Florida, to try to the American people. They want fair, President. erase these 17 people, but he could not f simple universal background checks, and will not be able to erase them from which I hope will be on this floor very RECOGNIZING CHARLIE DANIEL ON the memories of their loved ones. soon. HIS RETIREMENT Today we remember their lives by Let me close by giving my deepest saying their names, and we honor them (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given sympathy to the family, friends, and by taking action. We can and must act. permission to address the House for 1 staff of Walter Jones. I viewed him as I, for one, will never stop fighting to minute and to revise and extend his re- a great American, a great public serv- honor their legacies and make our marks.) ant, and one of great principle. I know communities safer by ending gun vio- Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise that Walter, in his life and now in his lence. We as a nation shall never for- today to recognize the career of one of passing, will wish for this Nation peace get. my district’s most notable journalistic and dignity for all of those men and figures, Charlie Daniel. He spent the f women who serve in the United States last six decades as a political car- PROTECT BORN-ALIVE CHILDREN military. May he rest in peace. toonist in Knoxville and retired this (Mr. SPANO asked and was given per- year. mission to address the House for 1 f He is a marine, like my brother-in- minute and to revise and extend his re- SUPREME COURT ETHICS law, Cliff Worsham, and my father, and marks.) (Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia asked and he served his country admirably. His Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise was given permission to address the retirement is a loss to our community. today to enthusiastically support Con- House for 1 minute and to revise and I have never known a time when you gresswoman WAGNER’s born-alive bill, a extend his remarks.) couldn’t open the Knoxville News Sen- bill that would protect children born Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speak- tinel to see Charlie’s latest cartoon after a failed abortion from further at- er, in recent years, some Americans taking one politician or another to tempts on their lives. suspect that politics has infected our task. Quite often, Mr. Speaker, it was This is not a liberal or conservative courts, particularly the United States me, because Charlie and I didn’t always issue. This is not a Democratic or Re- Supreme Court. This troubling trend get along or see eye to eye, and I have publican issue. This is not a political threatens our democracy when the forgiven him for his transgressions. issue, even. It is a moral issue, and independence of our judiciary is ques- Mr. Speaker, he was and is one of the moral issues have a way of being unde- tioned. best. I have been made fun of by people niable. Last week, I introduced a bill that all over the world, but my friend Char- It is a universal truth that laws pro- requires the Judicial Conference of the lie is my favorite. His cartoons were tect the living; and while many of us United States to create a code of eth- razor sharp while still being respectful. cannot agree when life begins, I am ical conduct for the U.S. Supreme Comic artists that I grew up looking confident that everyone in this House Court. at, like Steve Ditko, Frank Frazetta, would agree that life begins at least at Unlike Federal judges, Supreme Neal Adams, and Joe Kubert, are prob- birth. More importantly, I am con- Court Justices are exempt from the ably more famous but never were as fident that the vast majority of the code of conduct. The Supreme Court creative as Charlie is. He is a Ten- American people would agree that a Ethics Act changes that. nessee Journalism Hall of Fame in- child born alive is, in fact, alive. Supreme Court Justices should not ductee and has been recognized by the I understand there may be attempts be exempt from adhering to the stand- National Cartoonists Society. to prevent a vote on this bill to protect ards other Federal judges must follow.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.071 H13FEPT1 H1560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Passage of this necessary ethical re- being denied lifesaving medical care. daughter, Abigail, who is holding the form would restore the public’s con- As Governor Ralph Northam put it: Bible for the swearing-in standing next fidence and perception that the judici- ‘‘The infant would be kept comfortable to me and Speaker PELOSI, a healthy, ary is independent, impartial, and apo- . . . and then a discussion would happy 5-year-old who is a big sister. litical; and it would protect public con- ensue.’’ She says that some day she is going to fidence in the rule of law, the inviola- I think this is sickening. That is why be the boss of Mommy’s work. bility of the judiciary and the incom- my colleagues and I have called for the Look out, Speaker PELOSI. parable and unique role it plays in the House vote on H.R. 962, the Born-Alive So since our story became public, I delicate system of checks and balances Abortion Survivors Protection Act, a have talked to moms all over the world that sustains our democracy. commonsense bill to require that med- who, like me, carried their babies into f ical care—just medical care—be pro- the second and third trimesters hoping vided to children who survive a failed to deliver and then are given dev- HONORING THE LIFE OF REP- abortion. astating diagnoses. But what if the RESENTATIVE WALTER JONES, Sadly, Democratic leadership in the doctor is wrong about their babies, JR. House is standing in the way and refus- too? (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given ing even to allow an up-or-down vote Abigail was the first to survive her permission to address the House for 1 on this issue. This is not a partisan condition, but because of her break- minute.) issue. It is simply what is right. through, she is not the only survivor Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise We have got to stand together now. today in honor of my colleague, Rep- against this radical and inhumane Radical legislation in New York and resentative Walter Jones, Jr. agenda. We must act to protect the Virginia has recently brought late- For 24 years, Congressman Jones rep- rights of all infants. term or partial-birth abortion into the resented the people of North Carolina’s I am grateful to be joined in this call spotlight. But what if we used this dis- Third Congressional District with pride by so many of my colleagues. cussion to go on the offensive against and integrity. In his quarter century in Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- the potential disease instead of attack- service to our great country, Congress- woman from the Third District of ing the pregnancy itself? man JONES was a steadfast voice and Washington (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER). Some parents have been presented advocate for North Carolina. Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. with scary prenatal tests that can He was unafraid to put people before Speaker, it is a privilege to get to be produce false alarms. These same ear- politics and was a dedicated public here on this floor, and I get to share nest, loving, would-be parents have servant. He was a principled leader. He my story. made permanent decisions based on stood firmly for what he believed and In mid-2013 my husband, Dan, and I what could be incorrect information. wasn’t afraid to admit when he made a went in for our 20-week ultrasound as What if the baby won’t have that sig- mistake. excited first-time parents. We were not nificant health condition or disability Second Corinthians 5:8 reminds us prepared for what we were told. We after all? Or even if she does, what that ‘‘ . . . to be absent from the body were told our unborn baby had a zero about the loving families eager to raise is to be present with the Lord.’’ I pray percent chance at survival. There were a child in anticipation of her living a that Congressman Jones has now found no kidneys. It was a condition called full and fulfilling life? the peace that he sought. bilateral renal agenesis, or Potter’s We got to hear Frank Stephens, an To his wife, Joe Anne, and daughter, syndrome. As a result, our baby would exceptionally joy-filled disability Ashley, please know that Walter Jones either miscarry or be born unable to champion with Down syndrome, de- left an indelible mark upon our State breathe because her lungs wouldn’t de- scribe, at a congressional hearing, how and Nation, and he will be missed. velop. She would literally suffocate he is a medical gift to society in that f upon arrival if we brought her to term. his extra chromosome might lead to PROTECT BABIES BORN ALIVE I, of course, was encouraged from the answer to Alzheimer’s. Science physicians to abort my baby. While The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under bears this out. there are many reasons that lead the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Our society celebrates the term, ‘‘di- women to make that decision, Dr. Jen- uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from In- versity.’’ Shouldn’t that mean full di- nifer Gunter, who is a women’s health versity, which includes all physical and diana (Mrs. WALORSKI) is recognized for advocate, asserts that ‘‘terminations 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- mental abilities, or disabilities as some after 24 weeks are for severe fetal nority leader. call it? anomalies.’’ We step onto very shaky ground GENERAL LEAVE Now, our baby’s diagnosis wasn’t just when we start deciding who lives or Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ask severe; it was without any glimmer of dies based on one’s abilities or, pos- unanimous consent that all Members hope. Being told that that wriggling, sibly, lack thereof in utero because, de- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- alive, kicking child in your stomach spite our best intentions or the best in- tend their remarks and include extra- will certainly die doesn’t just take the tentions of the messenger—doctor or neous material on the topic of this Spe- breath out of your lungs, it is like hell otherwise—there is a limit to what cial Order. screaming in your face, and it leads to science can predict. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there fear. That is not naivete speaking. That is objection to the request of the gentle- Miraculously, our doctors were coming from the mom of a child who woman from Indiana? wrong. We pushed forward with that There was no objection. was given a zero percent chance of sur- Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise pregnancy and were successful. We had vival based on, at the time, sound today alongside my colleagues to speak seen something that had never hap- science. out against the radical and dangerous pened before: my baby developed lungs Now this kiddo has a full, adult life policies being pursued by Democratic in utero without kidneys. It was an im- ahead of her, and those of us who know leadership and State legislators across possible outcome to the medical world her are privileged, immeasurably. the country. at that time. Do you know what? Every single In New York, a new law legalizes In good faith, our doctors had given child, regardless of their ability, has what amounts to infanticide—allowing us their honest, professional opinions. that same potential if we only give up to and even after birth for But guess what. Doctors aren’t infal- them that chance. almost any reason—and ends the safe- lible. I believe that care, understanding, guards that protect babies born alive While we wouldn’t have known this if and compassion are needed at every after an abortion attempt. we hadn’t tried to overcome this diag- stage of a woman’s maternal journey. nosis—and through divine intervention But to me, that means empowering b 1715 and some amazing doctors who were mothers to dwell in the realm of the In Virginia, a similar bill is under willing to charter new waters, lit- possible, not the impossible, even if it consideration that could lead to babies erally—we now get to experience our has never been tried before.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:54 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.073 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1561 Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ing up tonight and telling us her story. Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I want yield to the gentleman from the The gentlewoman does have an amaz- to thank my good friend and colleague, Fourth District of New Jersey (Mr. ing story and an amazing family: a lov- the gentlewoman from Indiana, JACKIE SMITH), who is the co-chair of the Bi- ing husband, Dan; and Ethan and Abi- WALORSKI. We are classmates and came partisan Congressional Pro-Life Cau- gail. in to Congress almost 7 years ago. I am cus, and I thank Representative CHRIS This is a family, and so we know each so grateful to her for pulling this Spe- SMITH for his leadership and courage. other’s children. I can tell you, Mr. cial Order together tonight to talk Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, that walking through that about the most vulnerable in our soci- Speaker, what an expression of love, journey with the gentlewoman as her ety and talk about the right to life. compassion, and faith we just heard, friend and colleague has been so special To the gentlewoman from Wash- the child who was thought to be impos- to Riley, to me, and to our children, ington State, I have to say her story sible; and what a tribute to parents and Margaret and George, who love them moves us all, and we are so excited a mother who just love so uncondition- just the same. about her growing family. ally. So I thank the gentlewoman so much I cannot thank Mrs. ROBY enough for Mr. Speaker, in 2012, two for standing on the floor tonight and her support, her passion, and her dig- bioethicists, Dr. Alberto Giubilini and having the courage to tell her amazing nity when it comes to supporting life— Francesca Minerva, published an out- story. It just means a lot. So I thank all of my colleagues who are here with rageous paper in the Journal of Med- the gentlewoman for that. us tonight and stand with us on this ical Ethics justifying the deliberate, Of course, I was stunned to hear the legislation. premeditated murder of newborn ba- boisterous cheering upon the New York Above all, I want to say, Mr. Speak- bies during the first hours, days, and State Legislature’s passage of a bill er, that I believe our President, last even weeks after birth. The ethicists that would significantly loosen restric- week at the National Prayer Breakfast, said: tions on late-term abortions. said it best: When circumstances occur after birth that Meanwhile, in Virginia, the Demo- All children, born and unborn, are made in would have justified abortion, what we call cratic Governor recently threw his sup- the holy image of God. Every life is sacred, after-birth abortion should be permissible. port behind similar legislation and and every soul is a precious gift from Heav- en. In other words, the same conditions made comments that served as a hor- that would justify the killing of a baby rific defense of born-alive abortions. None of us could say it any better than that. in utero justifies the killing of that For the purpose of tonight’s discus- I never thought the time would come baby even when she is born. sion, we have got to call born-alive when I would have to actually argue, These two individuals made it clear abortion what it is, and it is infan- fight, debate, and stand for providing that because the child does not have ticide. healthcare to infants after they are dreams about the future at birth, that Here in Congress, part of our job is to born. Yet here we are. There are, ap- that somehow is a disqualifier to debate the issues. Our dialogue sur- parently, many legislators who believe personhood. rounding legislation is a critically im- The infanticide that they proposed, portant component of the democratic it is okay to allow a child to die after Mr. Speaker, is here. After-birth abor- process in this country. it has been born. When I first heard the news of State tion is here. Still, no matter how our stances on A couple weeks ago, New York Gov- abortion may vary, I hope we can all officials in New York and Virginia be- ernor Cuomo signed into law a bill to agree that, if an abortion fails and a lieving that it is acceptable to limit allow abortion until birth and even re- child is born alive, the child must be healthcare for newborn babies, I was moves penalties for infanticide. Other given the same medical care that any horrified. But I will tell you, Mr. States, including Virginia, Rhode Is- other living, breathing infant would Speaker, it is not just in the Common- land, and New Mexico, have similar otherwise be given. wealth of Virginia and the State of anti-child statutes under consider- I want to take this opportunity to re- New York. In fact, only 26 States have ation. assure the people I represent in Ala- affirmative protections for children The violent assault on children, Mr. bama that I remain unapologetically born alive after attempted abortions— Speaker, must end. Not only have 61 pro-life. I believe that life begins at only 26 States. In fact, in recent days, Vermont, million unborn babies been killed since conception, and I am opposed to abor- Rhode Island, and New Mexico are con- 1973 by either dismemberment—when a tion at any stage. sidering legislation to loosen the late- child is torn apart, arms, legs, and I am severely disturbed that this term abortion restrictions that have torso, literally dismembered—or by country now requires written legal pro- gone forward in Virginia and New chemical poisoning, a death toll that vision to protect living babies. But, York. equates with the entire population of sadly, in the aftermath of this news Italy, the pro-choice crowd now is leg- coming out of New York and Virginia, b 1730 islating to extend the violence after it is clear that this step is immediately In fact, New Mexico’s House passed birth. necessary. H.B. 51, which would effectively permit Mr. Speaker, we cannot look away That is why I am proud that the abortions up until birth and eliminate when a child’s fundamental human House of Representatives has wasted all restrictions thereafter. rights are being violated with such le- no time in acting, and I especially ap- To me, it is unthinkable that if a thal actions. Pass the Born-Alive Abor- preciate my colleagues, Mr. SCALISE baby is born alive, anyone’s first in- tion Survivors Protection Act now. Mr. and Mrs. WAGNER, who have been work- stinct could be anything but to try to Speaker, give us that chance to vote on ing tirelessly to force a vote on the save that precious, innocent life by any this. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protec- means possible. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I tion Act, a bill I cosponsored that Our babies are some of the most in- yield to the gentlewoman from the would protect babies who are born nocent, most vulnerable members of Second Congressional District of Ala- alive during failed abortion procedures. our society, and it is our responsi- bama (Mrs. ROBY). Again, to my colleague, I thank her bility, our duty, our calling to make Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the so much for organizing and having this sure that they are cared for. gentlewoman for yielding, and I thank special hour tonight. This is a criti- Every year, babies survive late-term the gentlewoman for leading this very, cally important issue, and I hope that abortions and are left to die on tables, very Special Order tonight. we will continue to have these discus- in bedpans, in operating rooms. This This topic is critically important, es- sions not just tonight but in the days should not happen in the United States pecially in light of the heartbreaking moving forward. of America. It is a flagrant violation of news we have already referenced that Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I our Constitution and an offense against has come out of New York and Virginia yield to my friend from the Second Dis- women and children. in recent weeks. trict of Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER), who is I implore my colleagues to support I want to start by thanking the gen- the sponsor of H.R. 962, the Born-Alive our bill, H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abor- tlewoman from Washington for stand- Abortion Survivors Protection Act. tion Survivors Protection Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.074 H13FEPT1 H1562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 Mr. Speaker, for the next 25 days, The greatness of our free society can Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I until we can put forward a discharge best be measured by how it cares for yield to my friend from the Fifth Dis- petition, we will bring the born-alive the most vulnerable. I am deeply trou- trict of North Carolina (Ms. FOXX). act and ask for unanimous consent bled by the efforts by some to expand Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Mr. that it be passed by the full House. late-term abortion and remove any Speaker, I thank my colleague, the dis- This should not be in question. This is conceivable limits on this horrific tinguished Member from Indiana, Con- a piece of legislation that was passed in practice. gresswoman WALORSKI, for leading this the 115th Congress. We will do that the In the face of such an onslaught, let Special Order tonight and all my col- next 25 days until we can put together the miracles of conception, pregnancy, leagues who are here to affirm life. a discharge petition and force it to a and childbirth serve as a solemn re- Mr. Speaker, abortion advocates used vote on the floor of the United States minder of the constant fight for life. to say they wanted abortion to be House of Representatives. On this, there should be no question ‘‘safe, legal, and rare.’’ Now, abortion Last week, I was told, when I offered that Members of Congress from both advocates have reached new levels of the unanimous consent decree, that it parties should agree to the fact that disregard for new human lives by open- was the ‘‘wrong time’’ to fight for the every child born into this world has the ly promoting infanticide. And legisla- most basic of human rights. Well, Mr. right to live. tion that would prohibit doctors from Speaker, I say it is always the time to We must stand together for life and leaving born-alive infants to die cannot fight for those who cannot fight for the unborn and protect those who can- even get a vote under this new major- themselves. I ask my colleagues to join not protect themselves when handed ity in this House of Representatives. me, join us, in this fight for innocent, abortion’s death sentence. Bills such as the Reproductive Health newborn babies. I pray that one day each and every Act, RHA, which was recently passed I thank the gentlewoman for her life, born and unborn, is respected, val- with celebration in New York, are courage and her standing up for life. ued, and given the chance to pursue his starkly at odds with reasonable limits Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I or her dreams. That is why I am a on abortion that most Americans sup- thank my friends who are here, Jaime, proud cosponsor of H.R. 962. port and exposes the extreme agenda of the pro-abortion movement. The RHA Representative ROBY, and Representa- We must never, ever give up in the would expand upon Roe v. Wade’s al- tive ANN WAGNER standing here, and I fight for life. reiterate the reason we are here is that Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I now ready wide protections for access to abortion. we are serious about this. yield to my friend from the Second Dis- In New York, an abortionist no I did the unanimous consent tonight trict of Tennessee (Mr. BURCHETT). longer needs be a licensed physician. If and asked the Speaker to bring that Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I an abortion is not successful and the bill down right now and bring it to a thank the gentlewoman from Indiana child is born alive, the law offers no vote. for yielding to me. protections for the life of the baby. It This is an issue of what is right and I rise to join my colleagues in advo- is almost unthinkable, Mr. Speaker. what is wrong. This is an issue where cating for the unborn. This country Such a horrifying bill should be met we have been able to rise up together was founded to preserve our inalienable with disgust and outrage, not cele- rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of tonight and speak for those who not brated. only can’t speak for themselves but happiness. Abortion, the murder of in- It is clear that the value of life has those that could potentially be born nocent children, cannot coexist with eroded in our culture. Without a soci- alive in this country and given a lethal our fundamental beliefs. Late-term ety that questions, ‘‘What are the injection by a doctor or some other abortion is particularly brutal. It in- rights of the unborn?’’ legislators can medical professional. cludes tearing limbs from bodies and use their power to eliminate the right What is going on in this country is stopping beating hearts. to life and promote the idea that life is absolutely horrific. Only seven countries, including dispensable. Mrs. WAGNER. Will the gentle- China and North Korea, have legalized Proponents of the New York and woman yield? this practice. The United States, Mr. similar Virginia legislation should ask Mrs. WALORSKI. I yield to the gen- Speaker, should not be in that same whether these policies truly reflect a tlewoman. category as known human rights abus- society where women are valued or Mrs. WAGNER. So we can have a bit ers. where unwanted babies are worthy of of a colloquy here. Proponents of abortion claim pro-life protection. I can say that it does happen. Next policy is an attack on women’s rights, In a culture where aborted babies are week, in Missouri’s Second Congres- but doctors have determined late-term collateral damage in so-called women’s sional District, I have invited a guest. abortions, Mr. Speaker, endanger the healthcare, we should all fear that, fol- She will be traveling from Kansas City mother more than giving birth. The lowing unborn children and newborns, to share her story. She was, in fact, a best way to protect women’s rights is there will soon be new targets for dis- born-alive baby after an attempted to protect life. posal. abortion through saline. I close with a little story. Before my Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I now She will give her testimony about mama left this Earth to meet her sav- yield to my friend from the First Dis- what her life has meant; that it was ior, she was in and out of conscious- trict of Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL). saved; that, in fact, she was given that ness, Mr. Speaker. At one point, she Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I opportunity to live her life and to fol- had talked to her father, who had thank the gentlewoman for yielding. low in the ways of the Lord and to be passed away long before her, and her Mr. Speaker, since I was a freshman productive to society. brother, who had passed away in the in high school, I wanted to become a So this has happened, and we should Second World War, and my daddy, who physician. I was blessed to get to do do all we can. had gone before her just a couple years that. By the time of my second year in Mrs. WALORSKI. It does happen. We prior. medical school, my wife and I had our are going to do all we can to absolutely She was looking off into the corner, first daughter, and most of us were try- prevent this happening. I thank my and I said: What are you looking at, ing to decide what type of doctor we colleagues who have spoken so far. mama? were going to be. The moment that lit- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman She said: Baby, I am looking at all tle girl was born, I knew that I wanted from Indiana (Mr. PENCE), my friend those sweet little babies up there. to spend my medical career delivering and fellow Hoosier from Indiana’s Mr. Speaker, I firmly believe that my babies. Sixth District. mother was looking at some babies I think my wife can attest that, for Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that had been murdered. the next 30 years of my life, most of my to reaffirm my unwavering commit- I urge my colleagues to stand with waking moments were spent with ment to life, the protection of the un- me to protect the unborn. By doing so, somebody in labor. I was so blessed to born, and the protection of those who we defend the inalienable rights of all get to participate in that wonderful survive the violence of the unborn. Americans. moment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.077 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1563 I was blessed to get to go to Congress Mr. Speaker, we can’t allow this to We want to make sure every Amer- and represent the people of Kansas. continue. ican can live out that American I woke up a couple weeks ago to the Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Dream, the ones who have the privilege cheering of State legislators from New yield to the gentlewoman from the of being born and the ones who, right York and their Governor. I turned up Fourth District of Missouri (Mrs. now, people are celebrating, unborn. the volume to see what the fuss was. HARTZLER), a great friend of mine who We want everybody to have that oppor- The fuss was they were celebrating stands for life every single day that she tunity of life. their ability to murder the same babies is here. I call on all my colleagues and every- that I had been trying to protect and Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I ap- one across this country to rise up and deliver for the last 30 years of my life. preciate the gentlewoman’s leadership say, now, now is the time that we stop I don’t think there are any Ameri- in bringing this subject up here to the this, and we set up a new path for cans—I have never met such an Amer- floor, to the American people, and to America that values every life. ican—who would think that it is right our colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague to murder a baby moments, days, or It is deeply disturbing to see what is for leading this. weeks before its due date. It is the happening across this country, as life Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I most barbaric law I have ever heard of is no longer valued and babies are al- would like to inquire on the time re- in our society. lowed to be killed, their lives snuffed maining. If this wasn’t enough, I turned the out in the final moments before they The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- news on a week later, and now they are are born and after they are born. tlewoman from Indiana has 261⁄4 min- talking about murdering babies after Like my colleague from Kansas be- utes remaining. they were born from so-called failed fore me, I was shocked when I turned Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I abortions. on my TV, very similarly—and I am yield to my friend from Utah’s Second I cannot believe that I live in a soci- sure there are people all across this District, Representative CHRIS STEW- ety that would even think about this. country who did that—to see the Gov- ART. So I went to my office the next day, ernor of New York sitting at his table Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, I thank and I got my staff together and said, signing this bill and having all these the gentlewoman for chairing this Spe- look, we have got some legislation that women celebrate it and then even hav- cial Order. is going to take care of this. We have ing a building in New York City lit up You listen to our colleagues, and it is our born survivor abortion bill that in honor of this celebration. But what hard to listen to this and not just feel protects babies after they are born, and were they celebrating? overwhelmed by it. Some things are so then we have a pain-capable bill as well emotional and some things are so obvi- b 1745 to protect babies who are able to feel ous that there are times when you just pain from being aborted. They were celebrating not only the speak from the heart. My staff looked at me: Right, we demise of human lives in late-term One week ago tonight, little baby have got that legislation. abortion, when, as Dr. MARSHALL said, Dawson was born to my family, a beau- I said: All we will need is 20 or 30 they could be born alive in a hospital tiful little baby boy, my sixth grand- Democrats to sign on to this. Surely, and given medical care, and have a pro- son. It is unbelievable to me that some- the Speaker of the House is against ductive, full life; they could have per- one would argue that you could take late-term abortion. Surely, she is mission to have that life snuffed out; that child, moments before birth, pull against infanticide. but then to have the death, perhaps, of him from his mother’s protection, and My staff looked at me with bewil- the woman as well, at the hands of that destroy that life, take away any dered eyes and said: Congressman, I procedure. chance he has of having any happiness don’t think we are going to find any A lot of people are unfamiliar of how in this world, take away any chance he Democrats to do that. a late-term abortion is done and what has of being loved in this world; that I wanted to talk a second about the these individuals in New York were you would suggest that and not call it moms, too. No one is talking about celebrating. It is graphic, but people evil. how horrible this is going to be for need to know what happens. That we could have this conversation mothers. Moms are going to die from The woman’s uterus is dilated, and like the Virginia Governor who said, these late-term abortions. As an obste- forceps are put in there, and a limb of Well, we’ll take that infant; we’ll make trician, I never did an abortion, but the baby, in the womb, is grabbed hold them comfortable while we decide how guess who takes care of complications of. Steel forceps grab hold. They find a we are going to kill it. How could you from abortions. It is obstetricians. leg or they find an arm. They clamp have that conversation and not call it I remember the first week I was in down, and they pull and they pull until evil? residency. I was called to the emer- it rips off, and they pull out the leg and If you think that is okay, go make gency room, and there before me was a they put it in the tray. that argument to the American people. lady in shock. I apologize if this is too And they go in again and they find But while you are making that argu- graphic, but the situation is so graphic, the other leg. They pull and they rip it ment, be honest. Yes, this is a baby. I have to tell you the details. off and pull it out. Yes, it is moments from birth; in some This young lady was bleeding out And then they go in for the arm, and cases the child has been delivered. It is buckets of blood. I found out what had then they pull that out. They pull out alive, laying there before you. Yes, you happened is she just had had an abor- the other arm. And then they go in and are going to kill it. tion done hours before, and now she crush the skull and suck it out. Most Americans find that repulsive. was hemorrhaging. Now, if this doesn’t turn your stom- Most Americans find it unbelievable I looked at the nurse. I said: What is ach, America, I don’t know what does. that we are having this conversation. going on here? And that we could be celebrating this Most Americans find it evil. I knew that we needed to take her to in parts of the country is just not only Please help us save these children. the operating room. We found out dur- tragic, it is barbaric, and it has to be Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ing the procedure that a piece of that stopped. yield to my friend from Florida’s baby was still inside her uterus, and So that is why, here in Congress, we Fourth District, Representative JOHN the uterus couldn’t clamp down, so she are trying to pass the Born-Alive In- RUTHERFORD. was hemorrhaging. fants Protection Act, to stand up and Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I This is a story I would see over and to say, we are better than this as a thank the gentlewoman from Indiana over again. The later the abortion pro- country. That is not what America is for yielding, and I appreciate this op- cedure is done in the pregnancy, the about; that our Founders established portunity to speak for life. more often we are going to see this. this country and the basic rights of all Mr. Speaker, I rise today because People are going to get perforated who are created by our Creator, and there are actually elected leaders in uteri. It will be catastrophic for that is the right to life, liberty, and this country, in the United States of women. the pursuit of happiness. America, who believe a baby can be left

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.078 H13FEPT1 H1564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 to die after having been born alive. ments of another individual who, I silently. I will continue to call out How is this even a debate in the United think, expresses all I would want to those who attempt to corrupt our val- States of America? say this evening. And I will read just a ues, whether through State laws allow- When did murder become a partisan few excerpts from an article he wrote. ing abortion on demand or Governors issue? He said: ‘‘Do you want us to let him commending abortion. Some on the other side of the aisle go?’’ These actions do not represent the call this ‘‘parental choice’’ and ‘‘Those were the first words that values of the American people. They ‘‘healthcare.’’ were spoken over me as I came into the represent the views of a small but pow- But, Mr. Speaker, I tell you that in- world. Those were the words of my de- erful group of ideologues with no re- fanticide is murder, not healthcare. livery room doctor as he held my arm- spect for the sanctity of life or the And abortion is not the answer to a less and lifeless body in his arms. As he rights of the voiceless. pre-born child’s physical or mental dis- assessed me and my situation, all he I find it bizarre that the party of ability. could tell my parents is that I was ‘not birthright citizenship will not endorse But don’t just take it from me. Lis- viable.’ the birthright to life. ten to the words of Mr. Frank Ste- Those were the words of Daniel Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I phens, who was actually born with Ritchie as he spoke about his birth. He yield to my friend from West Virginia’s Down syndrome and leads a remark- said: ‘‘Not bad for a kid that wasn’t Third District, Representative CAROL able life, a life worth living. supposed to lead a full life.’’ MILLER. He had this to say about abortion: And why did he say that? He says: ‘‘It Mrs. MILLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ‘‘On abortion, I don’t want to make it has now been almost 35 years since today to stand for life. illegal. I want to make it unthinkable. those words were spoken over me and a I am a wife, a mother, and a grand- Politicians change laws. I want to lot has happened since then. By God’s mother. I have felt life quicken in my change people’s hearts.’’ grace, I was revived. . . . I learned to womb. I know the blessing of children, Mr. Speaker, I want to partner with feed myself, dress myself, write, type, all of whom are created in God’s image. Frank Stephens because I believe that and drive, all with my feet. I graduated And that is why I am so saddened by we can do both, making late-term abor- from high school with honors and dou- the pro-abortion discussions taking tion unthinkable, and illegal. ble majored in college. I met the girl of place around the country and in places Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I my dreams, got married 13 years ago, like New York, Virginia, and others, yield to my fellow Hoosier from Indi- and we have two beautiful kids. Now I where State legislatures are debating ana’s Fourth District, Representative am a sought after speaker who shares and legalizing abortion all the way up JIM BAIRD. his story at conferences, churches, to birth and, in some cases, after a Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I just want schools, colleges and with corporations child is born. to thank the gentlewoman, and I ap- across the country. I am sickened that laws are being preciate all her efforts regarding this Not bad for a kid that wasn’t sup- written which allow for a baby who issue. posed to lead a full life.’’ survives an abortion attempt to no Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to Viability and independence are ter- longer receive support and care once voice a concern over the actions taking rible indicators of life. they are born. This is infanticide. place in New York, Virginia, and across ‘‘I am no less of a man because of my There is no other way to say it. This is the country that directly threaten the two vacant sleeves. I am a perfect cre- an affront to life. sanctity of life. These proposals are far ation crafted by the hands of a careful We must demand more from our beyond what Hoosiers in my commu- Creator. I am not the sum of my miss- country and our citizens. We must en- nity, and most folks around the coun- ing parts. I am a man that God has sure protections for the youngest and try, believe is right. made with talents, gifts, and abilities. most innocent of our citizens, both in- That is why I am proud to cosponsor Just like any person who is born blind, side and outside the womb. We must H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- deaf, or paralyzed has the same sort of take care of those who cannot take vivors Protection Act. This legislation giftings.’’ care of themselves. We must take care will make it illegal to kill babies that He ended by saying this: ‘‘We are all of our children. We must take care of are born alive after surviving an at- made in God’s image. We are all given and respect and cherish life. tempted abortion. talents and abilities. We are all worth Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I The degradation of life in this coun- being given a chance at life, no matter yield to my friend from Ohio’s Sixth try is deeply concerning. Congress how small the chance may be, and I am District, Representative BILL JOHNSON. needs to step up and do what is right. the living example of that. Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, The extreme views of some should not ‘‘My armless life is worth living, and as a proud father of four and a grand- overwhelm the commonsense majority I am beyond thankful my parents saw father of six, I rise today in strong sup- of millions of Americans. that on day one.’’ And he was viable. port of those who cannot defend them- Protecting the sanctity of life is Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I selves, the most innocent and defense- something I will continue to fight for, yield to my friend from South Caro- less among us, the unborn. to ensure that those without a voice lina’s Fifth District, RALPH NORMAN. can be heard and their lives spared. Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise b 1800 Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I today to raise my voice for those who I share the pro-life views of those I yield to my friend from Michigan’s have no voice. serve in eastern and southeastern Ohio. Seventh District, Representative TIM You know, while we may have dis- A few weeks ago, many Ohioans WALBERG. agreements in this Chamber, I never joined more than 100,000 pro-life Ameri- Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I thank thought I would have to come to this cans at the annual March for Life here the gentlewoman for taking on this floor for this reason, to denounce the in Washington, D.C. Although, with so issue. killing of children after they have been little national media coverage of this When we have heard words such as born. But I am here today because one major event, some may have missed the Governor of Virginia and others of our Nation’s governors has endorsed this passionate and growing movement who would say that it is okay for a infanticide in all but name. made up of men and women, boys and male Governor of Virginia to make a Even though the media may be dis- girls from all walks of life. statement; but generally, men should tracted by the Governor’s latest scan- Recently, we have witnessed the in- not be talking about something that is dal, I refuse to allow this atrocity to be human policies introduced by multiple only given to women to talk about be- ignored. It is wrong, plain and simple. States permitting late-term abortions, cause it is about their bodies, about I wish to live in a nation where we even, unbelievably, all the way up to their lives. Well, it is. But I think we respect the sanctity of all human life; birth. need to talk as well. where condemning the murder of a It is past time that Congress pass And if it is not me who should talk, child is not for debate, but a matter of legislation banning this horrific prac- I would like to read for you the state- course. Until then, I will not stand by tice.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:53 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.080 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1565 Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge my col- law an abortion bill so broad it effec- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank leagues on both sides to reject infan- tively allows abortion on demand until Congresswoman WALORSKI for her ef- ticide and defend the sanctity of birth while removing protections for forts in organizing this important Spe- human life. infants born alive during an abortion. cial Order. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Barbaric legislation such as this is You know, Mr. Speaker, as the proud yield to the gentlewoman from Wash- nothing to cheer about. father of four and grandfather of 13, I ington (Mrs. RODGERS), my friend from In Virginia, the Governor tried to rise here this evening, joined by many Washington’s Fifth District. soften the blow of his infanticide en- of my Republican colleagues, to recog- Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Mr. dorsement by saying ‘‘the infant would nize that we have a moral duty and ob- Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for be kept comfortable’’ while a decision ligation to protect the most vulnerable yielding. was made on whether to abort the in- among us: those who cannot yet pro- Mr. Speaker, I rise to join my col- fant. tect or speak for themselves. leagues this afternoon in celebrating These disturbing and extreme trends But as we stand here tonight, Demo- the dignity and the value of every seeping into the mainstream of the crats in State legislatures across the human life. Democratic platform underscore the country are celebrating legislation to I am a mom of three young kids, need for its leaders in Congress to deny medical care to an innocent baby Cole, Grace, and Brynn, and I can tes- stand up, to fight for life in the face of who is born alive after a failed abor- tify that becoming a mom, bringing a these abhorrent actions. tion. We cannot stand idly by and life into the world, is the most amazing Now more than ever, leaders in Wash- allow this to happen. thing ever. ington need to stand up for life. How have we come to this point in With technology today, we can look I stand committed with the millions our country where infanticide is some- into the womb; we can see day by day of pro-life advocates around the coun- thing we disagree on? Each and every how a baby is developing. It is a mir- try to make sure infanticide is con- one of us has a right to life, even an in- acle to witness and it is proof that we demned and the voiceless are given a nocent newly born gift from God, and I as human beings are not defined by our voice. will continue to stand up and fight for limits. We are empowered by the poten- Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I that right to life every step of the way. tial that we have and who we can be- yield to the gentleman from North We must continue to be proactive in come. Carolina (Mr. WALKER), my friend from bringing commonsense pro-life legisla- So, Mr. Speaker, I am frightened and North Carolina’s Sixth District. tion to the House floor. I hope to have I am heartbroken that anyone would Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank an opportunity to offer my full support oppose the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- Representative WALORSKI, JACKIE, if I for these bills and protect the sanctity vivors Protection Act led by Congress- may, for her leadership and showing of life. woman ANN WAGNER. courage on this important topic. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I Just as the science is undeniable, it The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. should be unthinkable to deny life- Protection Act protects the lives of ba- OLSON), my friend from Texas’ 22nd saving care to a newborn baby. bies who survive abortions by requiring District. We have amazing technology. We can the healthcare practitioner to save the Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank my do more than ever. It is limitless. life of the baby. Sounds pretty much friend from Missouri for yielding to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues like common sense, doesn’t it? me. across the aisle to take a step back, to I am a proud cosponsor of Ms. ANN Mr. Speaker, in 2012, Ashley and look at the science, and let this bill WAGNER’s bill fighting for the sanctity Toribio Cardenas got the best news come to the floor. It is the right thing of life. parents can hear: they are going to to do. As a former pastor, I value each and have a baby girl. You know, since our founding, we every life that is brought into this They got an ultrasound at 16 weeks. have been a country that cherishes world, and that is why it is imperative They saw the outlines of their new every person’s inalienable human that we pass this legislation and put an daughter, Audrina. She was gorgeous. right, and it is the right to life, liberty, end to the senseless murders of inno- They had pure joy. Right after they left, the and the pursuit of happiness. It is in all cent babies. sonographer rushes to call the obstetri- of us to uphold those values and ensure Earlier this week, I asked for unani- cian. This little gift from God has ecto- that we are protecting the dignity of mous consent, before being gaveled pia cordis. Her heart is outside of her every person as God intended. out, to bring the Born-Alive Abortion body. Sixteen human beings out of 1 Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Survivors Protection Act to the House million have this condition, and it is JACKIE WALORSKI for her leadership. I floor for a vote. Unfortunately, my usually fatal. thank her for bringing us all together Democratic colleagues put their party The doctors tell Ashley she has two so that we could be warriors of human leadership and affiliation over voting choices: either abort Audrina or keep dignity and human value. for what is morally right. going and pray for the best. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I The statistics are staggering. In just Ashley had to act quickly, because would again inquire how much time I looking at a few States, we found 25 Texas law prohibited abortion after 20 have remaining. children that were born alive that sur- weeks. This happened at 17 weeks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- vived a botched abortion just in 2017. It She felt Audrina in her womb kick- tlewoman has 11 minutes remaining. is concerning to think how much high- ing and thriving, and she thought: Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I er those numbers would be if we looked ‘‘Who wants to take a life away? Who yield to the gentleman from Illinois throughout the entire country. wants to stop a beating heart?’’ (Mr. LAHOOD), my friend from Illinois’s Simply put, I stand with 80 percent of That is true love. 18th District. Americans who support legislation to Audrina was born alive. Ashley saw Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I want to protect the life of a baby who survives her, gave her a kiss, and then she was say thanks to Mrs. WALORSKI, my col- a failed abortion. rushed off to the cardiac intensive care league on the Ways and Means Com- At a time when States like New York room for babies, the ICU. Little mittee, for yielding to me and for her and Virginia are matching abortion Audrina had surgery the very next day. leadership in putting together this Spe- laws of North Korea in making it easi- Here is a picture of her I printed out cial Order and her tireless fight for life. er to perform abortions until the birth in the hospital; that beautiful young Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor of a child, it is absolutely necessary for girl, her heart behind that plate. today in defense of life and the unborn. us to stand in unity and fight for those Her first year of life, there are wires Over the last few weeks, we have wit- who cannot fight for themselves. everywhere. She was on oxygen and nessed extreme abortion views pushed Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I had to eat through a feeding tube. in States across the country. yield to the gentleman from Georgia But here that beautiful girl is today In New York, the State legislature (Mr. ALLEN), my friend from Georgia’s with a sign that says: passed and the Governor signed into 12th District. ‘‘#speaknowforkids.’’

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Mr. Speaker, I John’s wife, Congressman Dingell’s sonal privilege, to have been able to would like to thank my colleagues for wife, whom he often referred to as ‘‘the serve with him. joining me this evening to stand up for lovely Deborah.’’ She is a friend and a As I said, this is a tremendous loss the most vulnerable among us. colleague. I have known her myself, as for our country. It is a tremendous loss We stand together to defend the sanc- well, for as long as I can possibly re- for me personally. Our hearts go out to tity of life, to speak out against a rad- member. DEBBIE. ical anti-life agenda that would effec- I will have more to say about Con- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman tively legalize infanticide. gressman Dingell, but I think there are from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG). I have long fought to defend the un- just a few aspects of his career that I Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I thank born, but I am shocked that I now have just want to make sure I noted for the the gentleman from Flint for yielding. to defend the right to life of newborn ecord. I appreciate the opportunity that we infants. These precious children are in The longest-serving Member of this have to stand on the floor tonight as a peril, their rights are under attack, House, he is known not just for the lon- bipartisan delegation, Republicans and their lives are under attack, and this gevity and the quantity of his time Democrats who are joined together by House has the responsibility to act. here, but for the incredible impact that a love of a great State, the greatest Tonight the American people heard he had on our country, on our Nation, State, Michigan, and the history that our call to action. It is time to vote on and on the policies that he believed in is there that includes a gentleman, a the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- and stood for. leader, like . This is a vision that too often is not tection Act. Will the leadership of this He served as the chairman or the seen by constituents back in the dis- House listen or will the Democratic ranking member on the House Energy trict, isn’t it? They often think that if majority continue to allow this march and Commerce Committee from 1981 to you are a Republican or a Democrat, toward legalized infanticide? 2008, shaping very important legisla- you are automatically an antagonist If we don’t send a strong message tion on clean air, clean water, pro- for the other side. That is just not true, that every baby has been endowed by tecting endangered animals, advo- especially as we work together as a del- its creator with inalienable rights, that cating for national healthcare. In fact, egation. we are not defending the fundamental in every Congress that he served in, he I learned one thing of many things, principles of the Constitution, if we continued the legacy of his father, who but one thing I will share tonight from don’t protect these children from preceded him in Congress, by intro- John D. Dingell, Jr. I will let that rest harm, we are abandoning the basic ducing legislation that would guar- a little bit and let it build to what in truth of our humanity. antee healthcare for every American. the world I am going to say that I Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my col- b 1815 learned specifically from John Dingell leagues for standing with me here to- Some of the legislative highlights: that was unique, special, and impor- night. I urge the support of House bill tant to me and that I hope I never for- H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- National Wilderness Act, 1964; Water Quality Act, 1965; National Environ- get. vivors Protection Act, and to stand It was in 1983 that I first met John mental Policy Act, 1970; Endangered against infanticide. Dingell. I was a freshman in the State Species Act, 1973; Natural Gas Policy Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance House of Representatives. I was in of my time. Act, 1978; Prescription Drug Marketing Adrian, Michigan, the county seat of f Act, 1988; Clean Air Act Amendments, the house district I represented. We 1990; Energy Independence and Secu- were there for a ribbon cutting. I heard HONORING THE LIFE OF rity Act, 2007; National Instant Crimi- REPRESENTATIVE JOHN DINGELL a commotion going on through the nal Background Check System Im- room, and the commotion was simply The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under provements, 2008; Patient Protection this: Big John Dingell is about here. He the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and , 2010; FDA is about to arrive. uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Michi- Food Safety Modernization Act, 2011. Well, I had never met big John Din- gan (Mr. KILDEE) is recognized for 60 Any one of these would constitute gell or John Dingell at all. Mr. Speak- minutes as the designee of the major- the highlight of a legislative career, er, like Mr. KILDEE, I knew it was a ity leader. and every one of them are attributable historic moment. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to the work of Congressman John Din- Sure enough, soon he came in. He today and will be joined by a number of gell. swept into the room, and I met a man my colleagues from the State of Michi- Before I yield to my colleagues, I who, yes, indeed, was 6-foot-4. Strong gan to pay tribute to a person that I want to mention one other piece of leg- of appearance and presence, he com- have known of and got to know as an islation that he is known for. In my manded a presence in the room. Yet he adult, but I have known Congressman first term—the only term that I shared shook every single hand in the room, John Dingell virtually all of my life. with Congressman Dingell—we cele- including this freshman member of the Having grown up in Michigan and brated, as a nation, the 50th anniver- State legislature who he had never grown up in a family involved in poli- sary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Late met, maybe even never heard my name. tics in Michigan, I was aware of John that evening, commemorating that There was a warmth about that. I Dingell from my earliest days. day, I happened to turn on C–SPAN and learned something from that. He served in this House with incred- was watching old videotape of the sign- Over the years, seeing him in oper- ible dignity and great distinction, ing ceremony where President Lyndon ation, and then, ultimately, coming longer than anyone else in the history Johnson stood with the civil rights and here in 2007 for my first term, and hav- of this country, of this government. In legislative leaders of our Nation. I saw ing a chance to go up and sit where he fact, nearly one out of four Members of this tall figure walk into the frame, always sat, right over there, to sit and the House of Representatives in its en- shake President Johnson’s hand, and talk with him, initially, very timid, tire history served with Congressman receive the President’s congratulations asking legislative questions, but then John Dingell. for his work on that historic piece of we got down to important things like: Yesterday, several of us made an at- legislation. What is your favorite shotgun? What tempt to fly, we left Andrews Air Force I went to bed, and the very next day, are your favorite sports? Who, Base in a storm and attempted to fly to I got up and walked over here for a ses- indeed, fitted your shotgun to you? Michigan and were, unfortunately, un- sion. I sat in that chair right there, As we began to talk about things able to land due to the weather. next to the one that Congressman John later on, it became apparent that, with

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I was Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend for a ferocious advocate for the Federal going to be given an opportunity to giving us the opportunity to do this to- initiative to save our automakers from represent that county as part of the night for a great man, a human, but a liquidation, to save over 200,000 Michi- Seventh Congressional District of great man who loved this country, who gan jobs, and to stand up for Michigan Michigan. served this country. And I am not and everything we represent. I remember asking John about Mon- going to give him away as a friend. Today, there are thousands of fami- roe County. He talked about the Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank lies in Michigan who have kept their marshlands. He talked about the fact the gentleman for those remarks. I jobs because of John Dingell, whose that, if I were going to come into that, think it says a lot about John Dingell value of work is respected and under- he expected me to feel the same way that the affection that we feel for him stood because of John Dingell. To him, about water fowling, protecting the re- not only spans the middle aisle here that was just another day of work. To sources there, and making sure that across party lines, but it transcends it. him, public service and doing right by the wildlife refuge continued to grow, It is meaningless, in some ways. He had his constituents was simply second na- expand, and meet the needs of coming a relationship with people here just ture. generations. We talked about that, and based on the human touch that he had. Any elected official in our country— we shared those things together. He was a wonderful, wonderful person, and there are 535 of us who sit in the I found out about the River Raisin and you, obviously, had a close rela- House of Representatives and the Sen- National Battlefield Park. A signifi- tionship with him. ate—would all be wise to study John cant war, a loss to the United States, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- Dingell’s passion, his mastery of legis- took place there at the River Raisin, woman from Michigan (Ms. STEVENS)— lating, his dedication to public service. but it became the rallying cry that, ul- we have Democrats and Republicans b 1830 timately, I believe, led to the winning here—a freshman, a person who did not In an era that has sometimes felt of the War of 1812, ‘‘Remember the Rai- have a chance to serve directly with very polarizing, somehow this man, sin.’’ him but knew him and admired him. this great dean of ours, is the great This became part of my district, but Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, it is unifier. And we saw that in his passing. it became part of sharing with John with profound honor and great humil- We saw that when we welcomed his Dingell. Mr. Speaker, this is what I ity that I rise on this historic floor to casket to the Capitol, and we will see learned that I will never forget, and I recognize and honor the great Chair- that tomorrow at his funeral in Wash- hope none of us forget it, because it is man John Dingell—the day after the ington, D.C. the way of life that I think leads to a birthday of the great President Lin- John Dingell knew how important it valued life of service. coln, might I add. was to bring industry and labor to the I had the chance to serve with his son It is clear that John Dingell’s life table during the policymaking process. Chris in the State legislature. That manifested Michigan. He depicted that He knew that the auto industry needed was a Dingell who served and then rich legacy that our State symbolizes. a friend, needed a champion for every- went on to be a circuit court judge. I Mr. Dingell was a veteran, a man of thing that was right by our country have the privilege now of serving with dignity, honor, and great fortitude. He and, frankly, our State’s origin. He , our great friend and most assuredly represented a great made our Big Three stronger by push- colleague, who we all have expressed America, that great generation. It was ing them to adopt fuel emission stand- our love to in these last few days, even his life, this long life, that is com- ards. more than before. pounded by its beginning and its end You see, complicated policymaking But to serve with John Dingell, I said and that arc of progress that he cer- brings all the stakeholders to the to him, ‘‘Congressman,’’ and he said: tainly represents. table, and John Dingell knew how to do No, no. John. Mr. Dingell loved life, and he loved that. He knew how to do that for the I said: I believe, if the election goes this body. He loved this House of Rep- environment; he knew how to do that as I think, I am going to get Monroe resentatives. He was the man of the on safety; and he certainly contributed County. That has been your county for House. He was the dean of the House. I to a safer, more sustainable industry many years. You have loved it. You lovingly referred to him as ‘‘The that has its moonshot views of the fu- have loved all about it. I am giving up Dean.’’ ture, the visions of the future around Calhoun County. How are you going to As we remember the Honorable John zero emissions and zero accidents that deal with that, giving away Monroe Dingell and reflect on what he meant are now being shepherded by the work- County? to this body, to this Nation, and to our ers and innovation and the talent in He said this to me, and this is what great State of Michigan, as somebody our State. I will never forget. He said: My young who is now representing parts of south- John Dingell also strived to do the friend, I never give away a friend. eastern Michigan that touched the most good. He understood what service He said: You know, it is going to be auto industry he so loved, we can re- meant. He understood what doing the your district. It is going to be your member his steadfast support of our most good for the most people meant. county. But I will never give away my domestic automakers over the decades. He fought for our water; he fought for friends in Monroe County. John Dingell understood the fate of our infrastructure guarantee; and he And he said: You should never give the auto industry and the fate of south- fought for universal healthcare every away Calhoun County either. eastern Michigan and Michigan as a day he was here. Marvelous advice. I think it would be whole as being forever intertwined, He had such a profound respect for good for all of us to remember that in that so many Michigan workers depend his colleagues, even when he disagreed our relationships, not only with our on the success of our auto industry, with them. And he loved his wife. He districts and districts that may from to Ford, , loved his wife for all 40 years. change, but our relationships with our all the way down the supply chain. And we heard howlings from this colleagues. Democrat, Republican, I had the privilege, not as a Member Michigan delegation. We celebrate and independent, delightful, ornery, what- of the House of Representatives, but as we share that love for the great DEBBIE ever, these are friends. The way we re- a White House appointee in the admin- DINGELL, who has been such a pillar of spond to them is the same way John istration of in the strength, of openness, of vulnerability. Dingell responded in such a way that United States Department of the I told Congresswoman DINGELL: You he had a life that made an impact. Treasury, on the team that was respon- are every woman today. You are every Remember, he served almost 60 sible for saving General Motors and woman in your grief. years—59 years and 29 days—historic, Chrysler—we were called the auto res- And as we recognize her incredible not because he chose that, but his con- cue team—10 years ago when Mr. Din- husband, as we recognize him here

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Dingell’s name as Congressman John carrying it forward—we will also con- His question was always: What is Dingell in my atmosphere, growing up tinue to carry Congresswoman DINGELL good for our people in our State? in , knowing about his work and forward in her grief and in her adjust- The other question he often had, as his tireless defending of people. ment and in the memory of her hus- was referenced, was: What is good for John Dingell served in Congress with band. our auto industry? dedication and an earnest sense of duty As such, John Dingell most assuredly Lord help you if you are going to to his constituents, to his country, and will also be remembered in our great take a shot at our auto industry. We to his solemn oath of office. As a State of Michigan, watching the people are the auto capital, and he defended Michigander, support of the auto indus- come to pay their respects, the service- that fiercely. try was a high priority of his. From A memory I have of meeting with the men and -women, the thousands of peo- steering the original Corporate Aver- chairman, one that stands out for me, ple who felt connected to his life and age Fuel Economy Act in 1975 to his ef- was about 20 years later, believe it or forts on the Energy and Commerce his life’s work. It is what Vice Presi- not. I came in for a meeting with his dent Biden referred to as his great dig- Committee, John Dingell helped to lead staffer on Education and Work- build a legacy of laws in strong support nity: his respect for his friends, for his force Development. He came out of his neighbors, for his fellow man. of Michigan’s manufacturing workforce office. He was going off to vote, I be- and the American auto industry—a His contributions to this Nation will lieve. He looked over. He said: I should not be forgotten, and they will cer- champion for the auto industry, a know you. champion for our veterans and for what tainly be felt for generations to come. I explained why I was there, what I our government can do when we truly So today, in a very official way, I say was there to talk about. He said: I work together for the people. good-bye to the chairman, to the dean, can’t sign that letter to the White He was a man of many accomplish- to the Congressman, to the veteran House. I know what you are talking ments on and off . And while John Dingell. about, but I can do one better. I can many may forget the thousands of Thank you. We will miss you dearly. call the White House and tell them votes that he voted throughout his ca- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank they need to pay attention to this. reer, many may lose track of the legis- Congresswoman STEVENS for her com- Don’t mess up the people of my State. ments. He made that call. He was a man of lation he promoted in support of the Yesterday, as we stood on the east his word. American people, but as we heard from front steps of the Capitol, I stood next When I joined Congress, I had the op- so many colleagues, staff, family, and to Congressman PAUL MITCHELL as portunity to talk a little more with friends, people never forget an uplift- Congressman Dingell and Congress- John Dingell. Earlier on, he said to me: ing voice in a time of need or a simple woman DINGELL and the motorcade Just call me John now. act of kindness that brightens up their came by. It was an emotional moment Unlike many in D.C., he cared to day. that we shared with one another, and I hear what others thought, listened to There are many times that people know he meant a lot to him, so I now others speak, not just himself. You forget, but they often never forget how you made them feel. John Dingell was yield to Congressman PAUL MITCHELL. know, he always asked me: How is your Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I family? How are they dealing with you well known for his sense of humor, thank the gentleman from Michigan being in Congress? friendly spirit, and how he treated ev- eryone with dignity and respect. His is (Mr. KILDEE). I join all of our delega- He will be remembered as one of the a legacy that we all can only hope to tion rising to recognize the life and leg- greatest modern-day legislators. He ad- achieve. acy of the chairman, John Dingell, the dressed the tough problems of America John Dingell is and always will be a longest serving member in the history and got things done. He wouldn’t just talk about it—and shining star for the State of Michigan, of this Congress—over nearly six dec- a north star of direction for us as Mem- ades in Congress. He touched tens of Lord knows sometimes around here they do. He found compromises and so- bers of Congress, and a superstar to all thousands of Americans. Frankly, he lutions. He tackled them. He would his family—his wife and my colleague, impacted this Nation in so many ways. wrangle them. He would find a way to DEBBIE DINGELL—and all of his friends. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman was bring it to a compromise and solve the His life, his legacy, an example of true talking about the bills that he au- problem. He worked across the aisle. patriotism, will never fade. John Din- thored and led. I was listening to that I don’t believe his dedicated service gell will never be forgotten. list. The Endangered Species Act, I was to this country will ever be met again. John Dingell showed this country— still in high school, and I am not a He left an enormous mark on this in- while so many say this House doesn’t young man anymore. stitution, our country, and the world work or there is not a sense of respect The legacy he left this Nation is mas- that we will all remember. for our government, this is a time, as sive and will be for a long time. So I say God bless this great Nation we reflect on his life, to understand I first met the Congressman years with John Dingell, and may God bless that this government is important— ago when I represented the Governor of you, John David Dingell, Jr. that the things we do every day matter Michigan. He came to Washington to Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank to people, and that if we do our job, do talk with Members about workforce de- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. it together, we will be contributors to velopment education. I was a bright- MITCHELL), and I remember, as well, why this is such a great country. eyed 22-year old, eager, ready to go. when he told me—I used to call him Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank I am sure the Congressman was won- Mr. Chairman, mainly because I was Congresswoman LAWRENCE for her com- dering what I was doing there talking afraid of him most of my life. And ments. to him and representing the Governor. when he told me to call him John, I Mr. Speaker, I know that Congress- He agreed to meet with me because the think it might have been a full year be- man was a very close Governor had called him and said I was fore I developed enough courage to call friend with John Dingell. They served the guy to talk to him about that. him by that name. together. They served on the same So here was the chairman meeting Another one of our Members who I committee together. They were one an- with a 22-year-old about workforce de- know is very close to John, has worked other’s chairman at different times, velopment—the kindest man. He lis- in Michigan politics and knew John but I know, first and foremost, they tened; we talked about it. Dingell for a long time, is our col- were just real friends. I represented a Republican Governor. league Congresswoman BRENDA LAW- I now yield to the dean of the Michi- And there is no question that John RENCE. gan delegation, Congressman FRED Dingell was a Democrat, but partisan- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- UPTON. ship wasn’t a priority for John Dingell. woman from Michigan (Mrs. LAW- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank my He always focused on getting things RENCE). fellow dean, my bipartisan dean on the

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And when you think about page during World War II. dean of the Michigan Republican dele- this last year, man, we have lost some Still, he hated to leave. The night before gation—that was in the early nineties. he announced his retirement, he called me to I have got to say—I was just adding it really terrific ones: President Bush, have dinner with him and Debbie. John had John McCain, others. Certainly, John up here sitting with Tim—I was prob- made his decision but hadn’t accepted it. He ably in thousands of meetings with Dingell joins those ranks as a distin- was looking for assurance that he wasn’t let- guished American who really made a ting down the people of his district by leav- John. mark on everyone’s life in this coun- ing, that he’d done his best for them, that b 1845 they’d understand his reasons. try. Our delegation is close. We stand to- Mr. Speaker, I include into the At the same time, he was offering counsel to Debbie, who had a quick decision of her gether on a host of issues, from the RECORD an article written by editor own to make. He wanted her to succeed him, Great Lakes to the autos. We often had Nolan Finley of The Detroit News. as he had his father, to continue a Dingell an agenda we worked together. Our of- [From the Detroit News, Feb. 9, 2019] legacy in Congress stretching back to 1935. It fices were across the hall from each JOHN DINGELL KNEW HOW TO LIVE, HOW TO was a poignant moment between the past other for a lot of years. Of course, we LOVE and future. When I’d visit him after retirement, the have known DEBORAH forever and a day (By Nolan Finley) questions were always the same. Did I make as well. I was up to my waist and cork tight in a difference? Do my people remember me? I had the chance to talk to John Din- what I can only describe as quicksand when Would Pop be proud? gell the day before he died, and I talked I looked up and saw John Dingell squinting I was always stunned that he could harbor to him a number of times over the last down at me with that familiar, satisfied such doubts, given his enormous accomplish- number of weeks. I read his book, grin. ments. But John Dingell never took the obli- which I would recommend to folks. ‘‘How in bloody hell did you get in there? gations of public service lightly. He always Might put the R rating next to it, in And more important, how in blue blazes are felt there was more he could do for the peo- you going to get out?’’ ple who placed their trust in him. terms of his language. You can hear We were hunting ducks on Maryland’s He was a man in the best sense of the word. him speak, and he had a genuine sense Eastern Shore. I’d winged a goose that came A man of the Greatest Generation. A man of of humor. He had so many stories. down running, and was in hot pursuit when I courage, confidence, compassion. A man who I was asked a little bit earlier today: stepped into the hole of muck and quickly did his duty. A man who took care of his own What about his tweeting? sank. business, and of the people he loved. He tweeted until, literally, the last John pulled me out, and then finished off And he sure did know how to love. He and day or two. For those of you watching the goose. Debbie shared an epic love affair that never tonight, get on Google. Google MLive. I never know how to answer when someone waned. You couldn’t be around them more than five minutes without hearing him say, That is sort of the Michigan news net- asks how a conservative, Republican-leaning work. Google: MLive Dingell tweet. newspaperman could become such fast ‘‘I love you, Fox.’’ The fire in his eyes when friends with a New Deal Democrat who he looked at her burned until his last breath. This weekend, they ran the top 20 shaped the liberal politics and policies of the She was fiercely protective of him, and tweets that he did, and they will make second half of the 20th century. kept him alive years longer than he should you laugh. They really will, especially I never occurred to either of us that we have expected by the sheer force of her will. the one with the bulldog. All of the Our friendship may have been unlikely, but could be anything else. it was one I cherished. I loved him, and hate animal lovers out there, make sure you John didn’t choose the people he loved to see him go. find this one. He had a sense of humor. based on political compatibility. Certainly, But if life’s a game, John Dingell won it. People say: How could a 92-year-old he had strong opinions, and so do I, and we Nearly 93 years, and every minute of it lived do all this? engaged often in intense discussions. Not honorably and with passion and purpose. Well, let me tell you how. It is be- once in 25 years did we exchange angry Goodbye, good friend. I hope wherever you cause of our committee. The com- words, nor ever part with hard feelings. are this morning, the ducks are coming in We were more than our politics. When to- mittee has so much jurisdiction, part fast and low. of which is telecommunications. We gether, our conversation quickly moved to Mr. UPTON. I am going to also read were the first ones. We forced the our common loves—guns and hunting. It was to you an email that I got just an hour what drew us together in the first place. broadcasters. It was actually the Tau- or two ago from his wife, DEBBIE, our John was a great hunter, a dead-eye with a zin-Dingell bill, I want to say a lot of colleague, who received this from the shotgun. I was with him when he shot the years ago, and I had an amendment Ford family. last duck he ever killed. Four of us were set- that was critical there. We passed the tled into a blind on a brisk but sunny Janu- This is from Mike Ford. Of course, Tauzin-Dingell bill. He cared so much ary morning, and the ducks were coming in his father was Gerry Ford, a great man, fast and furious. Three of us were blasting President, Michigander. And he wrote about bipartisanship. We forced the broadcasters to go away like a trio of Elmer Fudds, shooting a this, it is very brief: from analog to digital. That then al- lot of birds, but burning up a case of shells in Debbie, doing so. Not John. Since learning of John’s recent passing, lowed us all to have devices like this: Barely able to stand, he shouldered his my thoughts and prayers have been constant iPhones and the internet. Instead of shotgun just three times that day. And all with you and your extended family. using a shoe for your phone, you got three times a duck fell from the sky. Not a Through my reading of the many wonder- something like this that is like the shell wasted. ful remembrances of and tributes to John, I world. John’s great passion was his wife, Debbie. have been deeply moved and blessed to re- We forced them to go digital, and After that, it was a toss-up between a duck visit his remarkable legacy of leadership and blind and the House chamber for his next that allowed this to happen. So guess service to the people of Michigan and to all what? John Dingell, in Congress, we greatest love. I recall an afternoon when we of our Nation. were returning to Washington, and as we John and my father, though identified would often sit down. We all meet in crested a hill the gleaming white Capitol from competing political parties, held so Detroit, let’s face it. All of us, our dele- dome came into view. ‘‘I never get tired of much in common as men of wisdom, integ- gation, we come from someplace. Mr. seeing that,’’ he said softly. rity, compassion, and selfless service for all KILDEE comes from Flint. TIM And obviously he never did. John spent of humanity, and their friendship was true WALBERG is actually lucky and gets on nearly 60 years in Congress, serving longer and enduring through a shared lifetime call- in Detroit. I come from South Bend or than anyone else. And better. John was a ing of public service. John Dingell and Gerry Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. We all parliamentarian; he cherished the traditions Ford represent what is good, honorable, and and processes of the House. decent in our country. come from someplace, but generally, And while he was a bare-knuckled nego- Please know of our Ford family’s grace we fly Delta from Detroit back to D.C. tiator who relished a fight, he was ulti- giving wishes and prayers for you and all the We are all sitting at that A–75 gate. mately a pragmatist. When the time came to Dingell family at this time of loss and grief. There is John Dingell, a colleague, and

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We will get that all lined up, so Ways and Means Committee, and Mr. you name the issue—we are sorry Mr. we can take care of that right here. Dingell was the chair of the Energy KILDEE went to the Ways and Means Mr. UPTON. Will the gentleman and Commerce Committee. They Committee. DEBORAH chose right; she yield? worked together on so many things, went to the Energy and Commerce Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I yield to things that people from other States Committee. Mr. KILDEE went to the the gentleman from Michigan. wouldn’t know about, like cleaning up dark side. Our committee has jurisdic- Mr. UPTON. We really ribbed Dave the Rouge River, a symbol of industri- tion over so much. Camp about this, and the good Sandy, alism that now is a much cleaner river, John Dingell was such a leader. He too. a really clean river, and working to didn’t care about who got the credit. Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, save the auto industry, of course. He just wanted to get the job done. He I thank the gentleman. I am ready to Imagine what it meant to my dad to sat right over here. When you would diversify things in Michigan again. be the chairman of the Ways and come over and ask his advice, you I really want to pick up where the Means Committee when we passed the would make sure that you were on his gentleman left off, because I don’t Affordable Care Act, and getting to good ear, and he would talk, and he want to talk about John’s unbelievable work with his legendary and beloved would remember things. legislative record. I want to talk about senior colleague from Michigan who I can remember taking the CONGRES- two families, the Levin family and the had introduced universal healthcare in SIONAL RECORD from some big debates, Dingell family, and really about what this country every Congress since he the Voting Rights Act and others, and the Dingell family has meant to my entered in 1955, to get to work together I would sit with him here, and we family for almost 80 years. to advance the ball, not achieving uni- would go through the names, particu- My dad has been interviewed about versal healthcare, but achieving so larly the Michigan delegation, and why this, and my Uncle Carl. But my dad much through the Affordable Care Act. they voted this way or that way. He has not revealed the beginning of his I don’t know how to say good-bye to would tell the history. He was here for relationship with the Dingells, and Mr. Dingell. Like Mr. KILDEE, he scared our lifetime. that is about John’s dad, John Dingell, the heck out of me. He was gruff. He He was a gentleman to the very end. Sr. was big. But for the sparkle in his eye, He knew the rules. He had respect from My father, ’s first polit- I am not sure I would have even ap- both sides of the aisle. He was a guy ical memory, aside from listening to who we will never see replaced here in proached him. fireside chats all around the living He was always willing to sit down, no this House. room radio coming from President In closing, let me say, even at the matter how big and powerful he was. Roosevelt, is of campaigning for John end, he was wondering: Did I make a He was always willing to listen. The Dingell, Sr., in his knickers. My dad difference? advice he gave was unfailingly honest Of course he did. But here was a guy would have been maybe 10 years old, so and direct. A lot of times, you couldn’t who made such a difference and a guy this is going back to the late 1930s or repeat exactly the advice, all of the who really never thought he would be the early 1940s. words in the advice he gave, but it was in this institution. When his dad died, In 1946, I think, John Dingell, Sr., really special to me. a week before his dad died, he didn’t recommended to President Harry Tru- I am not sure I am willing to say think he was going to run for that seat. man that he appoint a lawyer named good-bye to Mr. D. I will just say God- It was the people at home who encour- to the Eastern District speed to someone who, to me, will al- aged him to run. When he chose to re- of Michigan to be a Federal judge, and ways be the dean of the House and rep- tire, he didn’t push Deborah, nudge Harry Truman did that. I was looking resent what this body is supposed to be: Deborah, to run for that seat. at the RECORD, and with all the time down to Earth and sophisticated at the It is hard to imagine, 86 years of a things take these days, the President same time, highly principled, and ex- Dingell representing southeast Michi- nominated Uncle Ted on July 3, and he pert at making the sausage. gan. What a tribute to a family that was sitting on July 27 of either 1946 or This is the people’s House, and John has made such a difference in this 1947. Things happened at a different Dingell was the people’s Representa- body, folks who love not only our speed in those days. tive. State, but certainly their constituents. Theodore Levin served for many Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. KILDEE for years, and he was the chief judge of the Congressman LEVIN for his kind words. doing this Special Order. Eastern District of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I would now like to call Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I recall Earlier than that, before he was chief on the last of our Michigan Members to yesterday, when we were attempting to judge, I think, John Dingell’s son, John speak, a new Member, a freshman, get to the funeral in Detroit, Congress- D. Dingell, Jr., clerked for Judge someone who I know had a very special man UPTON participated in an im- Levin. It made a profound impact on relationship with Congressman Dingell. promptu observance for Congressman the chairman. He told me about this all I yield to the gentlewoman from Dingell at 30,000 feet as we flew back to the time. Michigan, Congresswoman RASHIDA Washington, because of our failure to Imagine getting to go see this very TLAIB. land. I will never forget that. senior Member of Congress to find out Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I thank my Another one of our colleagues who I about your own great uncle. What was colleague from the incredibly strong know, like me, has known the Dingell he like? Mr. Dingell loved Uncle Ted. city of Flint. family and Congressman John Dingell Then many years later, John Din- I had a unique relationship with Con- for as long as he can remember, and gell—I don’t even know how this hap- gressman Dingell, who we lovingly whose father served with Congressman pens—he did whatever you do to name called ‘‘The Dean’’ in Michigan. Be- Dingell, and was also once the dean of the Federal courthouse in Detroit after cause I was a young activist, ‘‘radical,’’ the Michigan delegation, Congressman my great uncle. He did not tell Con- always out there protesting for clean . I know this means a lot to gressman Sander Levin and he did not air, protesting for good-paying jobs, the gentleman. tell Senator about this at and he was the person who, even Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman all until it was a done deal. He didn’t though we had different styles and dif- from Michigan, (Mr. LEVIN). want any sense, I guess, of conflict of ferent approaches to various issues, he Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, interest or whatever. He was doing this never reduced or tried to silence my I thank the gentleman for yielding. for his own sake. This was his mentor. voice and many of the voices of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:06 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.090 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1571 young people who were really trying to bors. Again, from someone who has will ever match his record of accom- get the Clean Air Act to be put in place such a huge and powerful presence and plishment. and have corporate polluters be held from me, this young activist who car- So we have had so many new Mem- accountable. ries a bullhorn in her car, and I could bers come to the House this year won- As I transitioned into elected office sit next to this amazing, incredible per- dering how to learn, how to be an effec- in the Michigan Legislature and be- son and feel heard, feel seen, and be on tive Member, and how to serve their came a State representative, within a a panel with him and serve with him in country. They could not do any better few months of being a State represent- so many powerful ways around our en- than to study the life of John Dingell ative, there was a corporate billionaire vironmental justice issues. in his nearly six decades of service to who owned a bridge, and there was this I will forever remember the humbling this country and to this House. whole, huge controversy around wheth- experience as his last ride in front of I am so pleased that DEBBIE DINGELL er or not he had a permit or whether or the Capitol, to have been serving now continues to serve the district, a dis- not he was following the environ- in this Chamber that he served for 59 trict served by John and John’s father. mental impact statement process that years, 11 different Presidents. I was I thank the gentleman from Michigan is there on the Federal level. telling my 13-year-old son about him. for inviting a California member and This is a community where one in He said: I want to look him up. I want taking just a bit of his time. five children has asthma. This is the to find out. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow community I was raised in. It was the I said: You need to, because he is a we will lay Congressman John Dingell first issue that came before me as a rarity. to rest, and it will be a painful time. member of the State legislature in I hope to honor his tremendous leg- But we can take a lot of comfort in the Michigan, and I was at a loss. Many acy by doing the same thing he did, be- contribution that he has made, not just people said, Congressman Dingell, The cause I know there will be a generation to this body but to the quality of life in Dean, has historical, institutional after me that may be different and may this country; and as individuals with knowledge of this company, and you have a different style, and I never want our own perspective, our own experi- should sit down with him and talk to to ever shush or silence them in any ence here, we can take some comfort in him. way and I want them to be heard just knowing that his wife—the love of his I was completely taken aback and like he did for me. life—will continue his legacy by serv- could not believe that Congressman So I want to thank him from the bot- ing here with us side by side. Our hearts go out to her. I know this Dingell reached out to me right away tom of my heart for teaching me so is a very difficult time for the Dingell and also got my residents at that time much. I am just so pleased to have been family, but especially for DEBBIE. They a hearing, which you don’t usually get serving by his side in many ways, but loved one another. They were insepa- with the U.S. Coast Guard, a hearing also that he served me and my family rable. They were one. I know this will that happened in a public school right for so many years. in the center of the neighborhood that be a difficult time for her. We stand I thank Congressman KILDEE so with her. was directly impacted. much for allowing me to speak about We had over 500 residents that finally Mr. Speaker, John Dingell served my dear friend, Congressman John Din- felt heard, many of them giving testi- with 11 Presidents and 11 Speakers of gell. the House. Mr. Speaker, 2,419 Members mony after testimony of why a cor- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank poration needed to follow the rules, of Congress served with him. He served Congresswoman TLAIB. 21,551 days in this House and cast over needed to follow the processes for the Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman EPA, the Federal Highway Administra- 25,000 votes. But as he would say and from California (Mr. SHERMAN), who has said many times: It is not the lon- tion, and the number of entities that served a very long time—most of his gevity that counts, it is the way you were involved in possibly a new bridge career—here in the House side by side crossing. serve. with Congressman John Dingell. Con- He served in a way that brought b 1900 gressman BRAD SHERMAN is a member honor to this Congress and made it a What I also incredibly loved is I re- of the Financial Services Committee better institution. He led in a way that member sitting on a panel about immi- and the Foreign Affairs Committee and made this country a better place. And gration reform with Congressman Din- a good friend of Congressman John I know for each of us who came to the gell at the University of Michigan-Ann Dingell. floor and each of us who served with Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was in Arbor. As a city and State rep, I re- him, he not only made us better Rep- my office watching these tributes to member coming in to the capitol, driv- resentatives of the people whom we the dean, and after a while I couldn’t ing about an hour or so. It was a very work for, but he made us better people. cold day, and I believe it was snowing. just sit there and watch. I realized this We honor John Dingell’s life and leg- I was disheveled, as I usually am, and is an hour devoted to remembrances acy. I looked to him—if you know Congress- from his colleagues from Michigan, and Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance man Dingell, Mr. Speaker, he always I thank Congressman KILDEE for allow- of my time. ing a humble Californian to partici- had the cane, and he would put his f cane right between his two knees and pate. RECESS just sit there, and he would look up America is healthier because of John from his glasses. Dingell. Less tobacco is smoked now The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I looked at him, and I said: Congress- than decades ago because of John Din- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair man Dingell, I just don’t know how you gell. Our air is cleaner. Our water is declares the House in recess subject to have been doing it for so long. This is cleaner. We are healthier, and we are the call of the Chair. so hard because they lie. closer to completely universal Accordingly (at 7 o’clock and 6 min- He looked at me, and he said—I just healthcare than we have ever been in utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. loved what he said, because he turned our history because of John Dingell. f Not only is our environment to me, and he always called me young b 2337 lady—he said: Young lady, there is a healthier and our bodies are healthier, saying in India that if you stand still our country is healthier because of AFTER RECESS enough at the riverbank—stand still— what John Dingell did to move forward The recess having expired, the House that your enemies will float by dead. the fight for civil rights in this coun- was called to order by the Speaker pro I have no idea why, but that calmed try. tempore (Mr. CUELLAR) at 11 o’clock me because he was teaching me still- John is the dean of the Michigan del- and 37 minutes p.m. ness, but he was also teaching me pa- egation, but he belongs to us, too. He is f tience. I just felt so much better after- the dean of the House. He is the dean of ward. the House for all time. I doubt that any RECESS We had an incredible panel that up- Member will ever match his record of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lifted so many of our immigrant neigh- tenure, but I know that no Member ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:06 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE7.091 H13FEPT1 H1572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 declares the House in recess for a pe- committee who is present, or the Chair’s des- Committee shall begin promptly at the time riod of less than 15 minutes. ignee, shall preside at that meeting. stipulated in the public announcement of the Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 37 RULE 2. MEETINGS IN GENERAL meeting or hearing. minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- (a) Scheduled Meetings.—The Committee (d) Addressing the Committee.—A Com- mittee Member may address the Committee cess. shall meet at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month when the House is in session if or a Subcommittee on any bill, motion, or f so noticed by the Chair under Committee other matter under consideration or may b 2350 Rule 3(a). The Committee shall also meet at question a witness at a hearing only when the call of the Chair subject to advance no- recognized by the Chair for that purpose. AFTER RECESS tice to all Members of the Committee. Spe- The time a Member may address the Com- The recess having expired, the House cial meetings shall be called and convened mittee or Subcommittee for any purpose or was called to order by the Speaker pro by the Chair as provided in clause 2(c)(1) of to question a witness shall be limited to five House Rule XI. Any Committee meeting or minutes, except as provided in Committee tempore (Mr. CUELLAR) at 11 o’clock hearing that conflicts with a party caucus, Rule 4(f). Members shall limit remarks to and 50 minutes p.m. conference, or similar party meeting shall be the subject matter under consideration. f rescheduled at the discretion of the Chair, in (e) Quorums. (1) A majority of the Members of the Com- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J. consultation with the Ranking Minority Member. The Committee may not sit during mittee shall constitute a quorum for the re- RES. 31, FURTHER CONTINUING a joint session of the House and Senate or porting of any measure or recommendation, APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPART- during a recess when a joint meeting of the the authorizing of a subpoena, the closing of MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, House and Senate is in progress. any meeting or hearing to the public under 2019 (b) Open Meetings.—Each meeting for the clause 2(g)(1), clause 2(g)(2)(A) and clause transaction of business, including the mark- 2(k)(5)(B) of House Rule XI, and the releasing Mrs. LOWEY submitted the following up of legislation, and each hearing of the of executive session materials under clause conference report and statement on the Committee or a Subcommittee shall be open 2(k)(7) of House Rule X. Testimony and evi- joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making to the public, except as provided by clause dence may be received at any hearing at further continuing appropriations for 2(g) and clause 2(k) of House Rule XI. which there are at least two Members of the the Department of Homeland Security (c) Broadcasting.—Whenever a meeting for Committee present. For the purpose of the transaction of business, including the transacting all other business of the Com- for fiscal year 2019, and for other pur- markup of legislation, or a hearing is open to poses: mittee, one-third of the Members shall con- the public, that meeting or hearing shall be stitute a quorum. (For conference report and state- open to coverage by television, radio, and (2) When a call of the roll is required to as- ment, see proceedings of the House of still photography in accordance with clauses certain the presence of a quorum, the offices February 13, 2019, in Book II.) 2(a)(1) and 4 of House Rule XI. 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The (2) Notwithstanding any intervening order (1) The Rules of the House of Representa- Committee shall promptly notify the Daily for the previous question, when proceedings tives, so far as they are applicable, are the Digest Clerk of the Congressional Record and resume on a postponed question under para- rules of the Committee on Natural Resources shall promptly make publicly available in graph (1), an underlying proposition shall re- (hereinafter in these rules referred to as the electronic form the appropriate information main subject to further debate or amend- ‘‘Committee’’) and its Subcommittees. as soon as possible after the public an- ment to the same extent as when the ques- (2) Each Subcommittee is part of the Com- nouncement is made. mittee and is subject to the authority, direc- (3) To the extent practicable, a background tion was postponed. tion and rules of the Committee. References memorandum prepared by the Majority staff (3) This rule shall apply to Subcommittee in these rules to ‘‘Committee’’ and ‘‘Chair’’ summarizing the major provisions of any bill proceedings. shall apply to each Subcommittee and its being considered by the Committee, includ- (j) Privileged Motions.—A motion to recess Chair wherever applicable. ing the need for the bill and its effect on cur- from day to day, a motion to recess subject (3) House Rule XI is incorporated and made rent law, will be available for the Members to the call of the Chair (within 24 hours), and a part of the rules of the Committee to the of the Committee and the public no later a motion to dispense with the first reading extent applicable. than 48 hours before the meeting. (in full) of a bill or resolution if printed cop- (b) Vice Chair.—Unless inconsistent with (b) Public Availability of Markup Text.— ies are available, are nondebatable motions other rules, the Chair shall designate a Vice At least 24 hours prior to the markup of any of high privilege. Chair of the Committee and appoint Vice legislation (or at the time of an announce- (k) Layover and Copy of Bill.—No measure Chairs of the Subcommittees. If the Chair of ment under paragraph (a)(2) above made or recommendation reported by a Sub- the Committee or Subcommittee is not within 24 hours before such meeting), the committee shall be considered by the Com- present at any meeting of the Committee or Chair shall cause the text of such legislation mittee until two calendar days from the Subcommittee, as the case may be, the Vice to be made publicly available in electronic time of Subcommittee action. No bill shall Chair shall preside. If the Vice Chair is not form. be considered by the Committee unless a present, the Ranking Member of the Major- (c) Meetings and Hearings to Begin copy has been delivered to the office of each ity party on the Committee or Sub- Promptly.—Each meeting or hearing of the Member of the Committee requesting a copy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Feb 15, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\FEBRUARY\H13FE9.REC H13FE9 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1573 These requirements may be waived by a ma- committee upon any measure or matter, the a measure from the Committee, the Chair or jority vote of the Committee at the time of Minority party Members on the Committee the Chair’s designee shall report the same to consideration of the measure or rec- or Subcommittee shall be entitled, upon re- the House of Representatives and shall take ommendation. quest to the Chair by a majority of those Mi- all steps necessary to secure its passage (1) Access to Dais and Conference Room.— nority Members before the completion of the without any additional authority needing to Access to the hearing rooms’ daises (and to hearing, to call witnesses selected by the Mi- be set forth in the motion to report each in- the conference rooms adjacent to the Com- nority to testify with respect to that meas- dividual measure. In appropriate cases, the mittee hearing rooms) shall be limited to ure or matter during at least one day of authority set forth in this rule shall extend Members of Congress and employees of the hearings thereon. to moving in accordance with the Rules of Committee during a meeting or hearing of (c) Information for Members.—After an- the House of Representatives that the House the Committee, except that Committee nouncement of a hearing, the Committee be resolved into the Committee of the Whole Members’ personal staff may be present on shall make available as soon as practicable House on the State of the Union for the con- the daises if their employing Member is the to all Members of the Committee a tentative sideration of the measure; and to moving in author of a bill or amendment under consid- witness list and to the extent practicable the accordance with the Rules of the House of eration by the Committee, but only during Majority staff shall make publicly available Representatives for the disposition of a Sen- the time that the bill or amendment is under a memorandum explaining the subject mat- ate measure that is substantially the same active consideration by the Committee. Ac- ter of the hearing (including relevant legisla- as the House measure as reported. cess to the conference rooms adjacent to the tive reports and other necessary material). (b) Filing.—A report on a measure which Committee hearing rooms shall be limited to In addition, the Chair shall make available has been approved by the Committee shall be Members of Congress and employees of Con- to the Members of the Committee any offi- filed within seven calendar days (exclusive of gress during a meeting or hearing of the cial reports from departments and agencies days on which the House of Representatives Committee. on the subject matter as they are received. is not in session) after the day on which (m) Cellular Telephones and other Elec- (d) Subpoenas.—The Committee or a Sub- there has been filed with the relevant Full tronic Devices.—During a meeting of the committee may authorize and issue a sub- Committee staff a written request, signed by Committee, ringing or audible sounds or con- poena under clause 2(m) of House Rule XI if a majority of the Members of the Com- versational use of cellular telephones or authorized by a majority of the Members mittee, for the reporting of that measure. other electronic devices is prohibited on the voting. In addition, the Chair of the Com- Upon the filing with the relevant Full Com- Committee dais or in the Committee hearing mittee may authorize and issue subpoenas mittee staff of this request, the staff shall rooms. during any period of time in which the House transmit immediately to the Chair notice of (n) Motion to go to Conference with the of Representatives has adjourned for more the filing of that request. Senate.—The Chair may offer a motion than three days and, as soon as practicable, (c) Supplemental, Additional, Dissenting under clause 1 of House Rule XXII whenever the Chair shall notify all Members of the or Minority Views.—Any Member may, if no- the Chair considers it appropriate. Committee of such action. Subpoenas shall tice is given by any Member at the time a (o) Materials for Record.—Other than wit- be signed only by the Chair of the Com- measure or matter is approved by the Com- ness questions for the hearing record, mate- mittee, or any Member of the Committee au- mittee, file supplemental, additional, dis- rials must be submitted within 10 business thorized by the Committee, and may be senting or minority views. These views must days following the last day of the hearing or served by any person designated by the Chair be in writing and signed by each Member meeting. Witness questions for the hearing or Member. joining therein and be filed with the Com- record must be submitted to the relevant (e) Oaths.—The Chair of the Committee, mittee Chief Counsel not less than two addi- Full Committee staff or Subcommittee Clerk the Chairs of the Subcommittees or any tional calendar days (excluding Saturdays, within 3 business days following the last day Member designated by the Chair may admin- Sundays and legal holidays except when the of the hearing. The materials submitted ister oaths to any witness before the Com- House is in session on those days) of the time must address the subject matter of the hear- mittee. All witnesses appearing in hearings the bill or resolution is approved by the ing or meeting. Only a Member of the Com- may be administered the following oath by Committee. This paragraph shall not pre- mittee or an invited witness may submit ma- the Chair or his designee prior to receiving clude the filing of any supplemental report terials for inclusion in the hearing or meet- the testimony: ‘‘Do you solemnly swear or on any measure or matter that may be re- ing record. affirm, under penalty of law, that the testi- quired for the correction of any technical RULE 4. HEARING PROCEDURES mony that you are about to give is the truth, error in a previous report made by the Com- mittee on that bill or resolution. (a) Written Statement; Oral Testimony.— the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, (d) Review by Members.—Each Member of Witnesses who are to appear before the Com- so help you God?’’ the Committee shall be given an opportunity mittee or a Subcommittee shall file with the (f) Opening Statements; Questioning of to review each proposed Committee report relevant Full Committee staff or Sub- Witnesses. (1) Opening statements may be made by before it is filed with the Clerk of the House committee Clerk, at least two business days the Chair and the Ranking Member or their of Representatives. Nothing in this para- before the day of their appearance, a written designee. If a witness scheduled to testify at graph extends the time allowed for filing statement of their proposed testimony. Wit- any hearing of the Committee is a con- supplemental, additional, dissenting or mi- nesses shall limit their oral presentation to stituent of a Member of the Committee, that nority views under paragraph (c). a five-minute summary of the written state- Member may be recognized for up to 30 sec- (e) Disclaimer.—All Committee or Sub- ment, unless the Chair, in consultation with onds to briefly introduce the witness at the committee reports printed and not approved the Ranking Minority Member, extends this hearing. by a majority vote of the Committee or Sub- time period. Subject to the approval of the (2) The questioning of witnesses in Com- committee, as appropriate, shall contain the Committee, the Chair may waive oral testi- mittee and Subcommittee hearings may be following disclaimer on the cover of the re- mony of any witness who has submitted initiated by the Chair, followed by the Rank- port: ‘‘This report has not been officially written testimony for the record. ing Minority Member and all other Members adopted by the {Committee on Natural Re- In addition, a witness appearing in a non- alternating between the Majority and Minor- sources} {Subcommittee} and may not there- governmental capacity shall include a cur- ity parties. In recognizing Members to ques- fore necessarily reflect the views of its Mem- riculum vitae and a disclosure of any Federal tion witnesses, the Chair shall take into con- bers.’’ grants or contracts, or contracts or pay- sideration the ratio of the Majority to Mi- ments originating with a foreign govern- RULE 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES; nority Members present and shall establish ment, received during the current calendar FULL COMMITTEE JURISDICTION; BILL RE- the order of recognition for questioning in a year or either of the previous two calendar FERRALS manner so as not to disadvantage the Mem- years by the witness or by the entity rep- (a) Subcommittees.—There shall be five bers of the Majority or the Members of the resented by the witness and related to the standing Subcommittees of the Committee, Minority. A motion is in order to allow des- subject matter of the hearing. The disclosure with the following jurisdiction and respon- ignated Majority and Minority party Mem- shall include the amount and source of each sibilities: bers to question a witness for a specified pe- Federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or con- SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, riod to be equally divided between the Ma- tract (or subcontract thereof) related to the AND PUBLIC LANDS jority and Minority parties. This period shall subject matter of the hearing and the not exceed one hour in the aggregate. (1) Measures and matters related to the amount and country of origin of any pay- (g) Claims of Privilege.—Claims of com- National Park System and its units, includ- ment or contract related to the subject mat- mon-law privileges made by witnesses in ing Federal reserved water rights. ter of the hearing originating with a foreign (2) The National Wilderness Preservation hearings, or by interviewees or deponents in government. Failure to comply with these System. investigations or inquiries, are applicable disclosure requirements may result in the (3) Wild and Scenic Rivers System, Na- only at the discretion of the Chair, subject exclusion of the written testimony from the tional Trails System, national heritage areas to appeal to the Committee. hearing record and/or the barring of an oral and other national units established for pro- presentation of the testimony. RULE 5. FILING OF COMMITTEE REPORTS tection, conservation, preservation or rec- (b) Minority Witnesses.—When any hearing (a) Duty of Chair.—Whenever the Com- reational development, other than coastal is conducted by the Committee or any Sub- mittee authorizes the favorable reporting of barriers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:06 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.049 H13FEPT1 H1574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 (4) Military parks and battlefields, na- (13) All matters regarding Antarctica with- (18) Rights-of-way over public lands for en- tional cemeteries administered by the Sec- in the Committee’s jurisdiction. ergy-related transmission. retary of the Interior, parks in and within (14) Sea Grant programs and marine exten- (19) General and continuing oversight and the vicinity of the District of Columbia and sion services. investigative authority over activities, poli- the erection of monuments to the memory of (15) Cooperative efforts to encourage, en- cies and programs within the jurisdiction of individuals. hance and improve international programs the Subcommittee. (5) Federal and non-Federal outdoor recre- for the protection of the environment and SUBCOMMITTEE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF ation plans, programs and administration in- the conservation of natural resources other- THE UNITED STATES cluding the Land and Water Conservation wise within the jurisdiction of the Sub- (1) All matters related to the Federal trust Fund Act of 1965 and the Outdoor Recreation committee. responsibility to Native Americans and the Act of 1963. (16) Coastal zone management. sovereignty of Native Americans. (6) Preservation of prehistoric ruins and (17) Wildlife resources, including research, (2) Measures relating to the of Na- objects of interest on the public domain and restoration, and conservation. tive Americans, including management of other historic preservation programs and ac- (18) Measures and matters related to the Indian lands in general and special measures tivities, including national monuments, his- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, including eco- relating to claims which are paid out of In- toric sites and programs for international logical services, fish and aquatic conserva- dian funds. cooperation in the field of historic preserva- tion, international affairs, migratory birds, (3) All matters regarding Native Alaskans. tion. national wildlife refuge system, wildlife and (4) All matters regarding the relations of (7) Matters concerning the following agen- sport fish restoration, and the Lacey Act. the United States with Native Americans cies and programs: Urban Parks and Recre- (19) General and continuing oversight and and Native American tribes, including spe- ation Recovery Program, Historic American investigative authority over activities, poli- cial oversight functions under House Rule X. Buildings Survey, Historic American Engi- cies and programs within the jurisdiction of (5) All matters regarding Native Hawai- neering Record, and U.S. Holocaust Memo- the Subcommittee. ians. rial. SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND MINERAL (6) General and continuing oversight and (8) Public lands generally, including meas- RESOURCES investigative authority over activities, poli- ures or matters relating to entry, easements, (1) Planning for and development of energy cies and programs within the jurisdiction of withdrawals, grazing and Federal reserved from solar and wind resources on land be- the Subcommittee. water rights. longing to the United States, including the SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND (9) Forfeiture of land grants and alien own- outer Continental Shelf. INVESTIGATIONS ership, including alien ownership of mineral (2) All matters and measures affecting geo- lands. (1) Primary and general oversight and in- thermal resources. (10) Cooperative efforts to encourage, en- vestigative authority on all activities, poli- (3) Marine hydrokinetic energy develop- hance and improve international programs cies and programs within the jurisdiction of ment on the outer Continental Shelf. for the protection of the environment and the Committee under House Rule X. (4) All matters related to the leasing, de- (b) Full Committee.—The following meas- the conservation of natural resources other- velopment, and conservation of fossil fuel re- wise within the jurisdiction of the Sub- ures and matters shall be retained at the sources belonging to the United States, in- Full Committee: committee. cluding on the outer Continental Shelf and (11) Forest reservations, including manage- (1) Environmental and habitat measures of land where the surface is owned by entities ment thereof, created from the public do- general applicability, including the National other than the United States, including de- main. Environmental Policy Act. commissioning of relevant facilities and rec- (12) Public forest lands generally, includ- (2) All matters regarding insular areas of lamation of affected areas. ing measures or matters related to entry, the United States. (5) Mitigation of energy and mining related (3) All measures or matters regarding the easements, withdrawals, grazing and Federal impacts on Federal lands and resources. Freely Associated States. reserved water rights. (6) Terrestrial and geological sequestration (4) Cooperative efforts to encourage, en- (13) General and continuing oversight and of carbon dioxide, except for matters involv- hance and improve international programs investigative authority over activities, poli- ing implementation of land or forestry man- for the protection of the environment and cies and programs within the jurisdiction of agement strategies. the conservation of natural resources other- the Subcommittee. (7) All measures and matters concerning wise within the jurisdiction of the Full Com- SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER, OCEANS, AND the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation mittee. WILDLIFE and Enforcement. (5) All other measures and matters re- (1) All measures and matters concerning (8) All measures and matters concerning tained by the Full Committee, including water resources planning conducted pursu- the U.S. Geological Survey, except for the those retained under Committee Rule 6(e). ant to the Water Resources Planning Act, activities and programs of the Water Re- (6) General and continuing oversight and water resource research and development sources Division or its successor. investigative authority over activities, poli- programs and saline water research and de- (9) Collection and management of energy cies and programs within the jurisdiction of velopment. and mineral revenues. the Full Committee. (2) Compacts relating to the use and appor- (10) Mining interests generally, including (c) Ex-officio Members.—The Chair and tionment of interstate waters, water rights all matters involving mining regulation and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee and major interbasin water or power move- enforcement, including the reclamation of may serve as ex-officio Members of each ment programs. mined lands, the environmental effects of standing Subcommittee to which the Chair (3) All measures and matters pertaining to mining, mineral land laws and claims, long- or the Ranking Minority Member have not irrigation and reclamation projects and range mineral programs, and seabed mining. been assigned. Ex-officio Members shall have other water resources development and recy- (11) Conservation of United States uranium the right to fully participate in Sub- cling programs, including policies and proce- supply. committee activities but may not vote and dures. (12) Geospatial data collection and man- may not be counted in establishing a (4) Indian water rights and settlements. agement, except for nautical charts (or data quorum. (5) Activities and programs of the Water collected by the National Oceanic and At- (d) Powers and Duties of Subcommittees.— Resources Division or its successor within mospheric Administration). Each Subcommittee is authorized to meet, the U.S. Geological Survey. (13) Helium supply and management of the hold hearings, receive evidence and report to (6) The Endangered Species Act. Federal helium program. the Committee on all matters within its ju- (7) Fisheries management and fisheries re- (14) Rights-of-way over public lands for risdiction. Each Subcommittee shall review search generally, including the management pipeline transportation of oil, natural gas, and study on a continuing basis the applica- of all commercial and recreational fisheries carbon dioxide, and helium. tion, administration, execution and effec- (including the reauthorization of the Magnu- (15) Measures and matters concerning the tiveness of those statutes, or parts of stat- son Stevens Fishery Conservation and Man- transportation of natural gas from or within utes, the subject matter of which is within agement Act), interjurisdictional fisheries, Alaska and disposition of oil transported by that Subcommittee’s jurisdiction; and the international fisheries agreements, aqua- the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. organization, operation, and regulations of culture, seafood safety, and fisheries pro- (16) Cooperative efforts to encourage, en- any Federal agency or entity having respon- motion. hance and improve international programs sibilities in or for the administration of such (8) All matters pertaining to the protection for the protection of the environment and statutes, to determine whether these stat- of coastal and marine environments, estua- the conservation of natural resources other- utes are being implemented and carried out rine protection, and coastal barriers. wise within the jurisdiction of the Sub- in accordance with the intent of Congress. (9) Oceanography. committee. Each Subcommittee shall review and study (10) Ocean engineering, including mate- (17) Generation and marketing of electric any conditions or circumstances indicating rials, technology and systems. power from Federal water projects by Feder- the need for enacting new or supplemental (11) Marine sanctuaries. ally chartered or Federal regional power legislation within the jurisdiction of the (12) U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. marketing authorities. Subcommittee. Each Subcommittee shall

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have general and continuing oversight and RULE 8. RECOMMENDATION OF CONFEREES XI, with appropriate redactions to protect investigative authority over activities, poli- Whenever it becomes necessary to appoint the privacy of the witness, which shall be cies and programs within the jurisdiction of conferees on a particular measure, the Chair posted no later than one day after the wit- the Subcommittee. shall recommend to the Speaker as conferees ness appears before the Committee. (e) Referral to Subcommittees; Recall. those Majority Members primarily respon- RULE 10. COMMITTEE BUDGET AND EXPENSES (1) Except as provided in paragraph sible for the measure. Similarly, the Rank- (a) Budget At the beginning of each Con- (2) and for those measures or matters re- ing Member shall recommend to the Minor- gress, after consultation with the Chair of tained at the Full Committee, every legisla- ity Leader as conferees those Minority Mem- each Subcommittee and the Ranking Minor- tive measure or other matter referred to the bers primarily responsible for the measure. ity Member, the Chair shall present to the Committee shall be referred to the maximum The ratio of Majority Members to Minority Committee for its approval a budget cov- extent possible to the Subcommittee of ju- Members recommended for conferences shall ering the funding required for staff, travel, risdiction within two weeks of the date of its be no greater than the ratio on the Com- and miscellaneous expenses. referral to the Committee. If any measure or mittee. (b) Expense Resolution.—Upon approval by matter is within or affects the jurisdiction of RULE 9. COMMITTEE RECORDS the Committee of each budget, the Chair, one or more Subcommittees, the Chair may (a) Segregation of Records.—All Com- acting pursuant to clause 6 of House Rule X, refer that measure or matter simultaneously mittee records shall be kept separate and shall prepare and introduce in the House a to two or more Subcommittees for concur- distinct from the office records of individual supporting expense resolution, and take all rent consideration or for consideration in se- Committee Members serving as Chairs or action necessary to bring about its approval quence subject to appropriate time limits, or Ranking Minority Members. These records by the Committee on House Administration divide the matter into two or more parts and shall be the property of the House and all and by the House of Representatives. (c) Amendments.—The Chair shall report refer each part to a Subcommittee. Members shall have access to them in ac- (2) The Chair, with the approval of a ma- to the Committee any amendments to each cordance with clause 2(e)(2) of House Rule jority of the Majority Members of the Com- expense resolution and any related changes XI. mittee, may refer a legislative measure or (b) Availability.—The Committee shall in the budget. (d) Additional Expenses.—Authorization other matter to a select or special Sub- make available to the public for review at for the payment of additional or unforeseen committee. A legislative measure or other reasonable times in the Committee office Committee expenses may be procured by one matter referred by the Chair to a Sub- transcripts of public meetings and hearings, or more additional expense resolutions proc- committee may be recalled from the Sub- except those that are unrevised or unedited essed in the same manner as set out under committee for direct consideration by the and intended solely for the use of the Com- Full Committee, or for referral to another this rule. mittee. (e) Monthly Reports.—Copies of each Subcommittee, provided Members of the (c) Archived Records.—Records of the Com- Committee receive one week written notice monthly report prepared by the Chair for the mittee which are deposited with the Na- Committee on House Administration which of the recall and a majority of the Members tional Archives shall be made available for of the Committee do not object. In addition, shows expenditures made during the report- public use pursuant to House Rule VII. The ing period and cumulative for the year, an- a legislative measure or other matter re- Chair shall notify the Ranking Minority ferred by the Chair to a Subcommittee may ticipated expenditures for the projected Member of any decision, pursuant to clause Committee program, and detailed informa- be recalled from the Subcommittee at any 3(b)(3) or clause 4(b) of House Rule VII, to time by majority vote of the Committee for tion on travel, shall be available to each withhold, or to provide a time, schedule or Member. direct consideration by the Full Committee condition for availability of any record oth- RULE 11. COMMITTEE STAFF or for referral to another Subcommittee. erwise available. At the written request of (f) Consultation.—Each Subcommittee any Member of the Committee, the matter (a) Rules and Policies.—Committee staff Chair shall consult with the Chair of the shall be presented to the Committee for a de- are subject to the provisions of clause 9 of Full Committee prior to setting dates for termination and shall be subject to the same House Rule X, as well as any written per- Subcommittee meetings and hearings with a notice and quorum requirements for the con- sonnel policies the Committee may from view towards avoiding whenever possible duct of business under Committee Rule 3. time to time adopt. conflicting Committee and Subcommittee (d) Records of Closed Meetings.—Notwith- (b) Majority and Nonpartisan Staff.—The Chair shall appoint, determine the remu- meetings and hearings. standing the other provisions of this rule, no neration of, and may remove, the legislative (g) Vacancy.—A vacancy in the member- records of Committee meetings or hearings and administrative employees of the Com- ship of a Subcommittee shall not affect the which were closed to the public pursuant to mittee not assigned to the Minority. The leg- power of the remaining Members to execute the Rules of the House of Representatives islative and administrative staff of the Com- the functions of the Subcommittee. shall be released to the public unless the mittee not assigned to the Minority shall be RULE 7. TASK FORCES, SPECIAL OR SELECT Committee votes to release those records in under the general supervision and direction SUBCOMMITTEES accordance with the procedure used to close of the Chair, who shall establish and assign the Committee meeting. (a) Appointment.—The Chair of the Com- the duties and responsibilities of Committee (e) Classified Materials.—All classified ma- mittee is authorized, after consultation with staff and delegate any authority the Chair terials shall be maintained in an appro- the Ranking Minority Member, to appoint determines appropriate. Task Forces, or special or select Subcommit- priately secured location and shall be re- (c) Minority Staff.—The Ranking Minority tees, to carry out the duties and functions of leased only to authorized persons for review, Member of the Committee shall appoint, de- the Committee. who shall not remove the material from the termine the remuneration of, and may re- (b) Ex-officio Members.—The Chair and Committee offices without the written per- move, the legislative and administrative Ranking Minority Member of the Committee mission of the Chair. staff assigned to the Minority within the (f) Committee Information Available for may serve as ex-officio Members of each budget approved for those purposes. The leg- the Public.—In addition to any other re- Task Force, or special or select Sub- islative and administrative staff assigned to quirement of these rules or the Rules of the committee if they are not otherwise Mem- the Minority shall be under the general su- bers. Ex-officio Members shall have the right House of Representatives, the Chair shall pervision and direction of the Ranking Mi- to fully participate in activities but may not cause to be made available publicly in elec- nority Member of the Committee who may vote and may not be counted in establishing tronic form the following: delegate any authority the Ranking Member (1) a record of the votes on any question on a quorum. determines appropriate. which a recorded vote is taken which shall (c) Party Ratios.—The ratio of Majority (d) Availability.—The skills and services of be posted no later than 24 hours after the Members to Minority Members, excluding all Committee staff shall be available to all vote is taken that shall include: Members of the Committee. ex-officio Members, on each Task Force, spe- (i) a copy of the amendment or a detailed cial or select Subcommittee shall be as close description of the motion, order or other RULE 12. COMMITTEE TRAVEL as practicable to the ratio on the Full Com- proposition; and In addition to any written travel policies mittee. (ii) the name of each Member voting for the Committee may from time to time (d) Temporary Resignation.— Members can and each Member voting against such adopt, all travel of Members and staff of the temporarily resign their position on a Sub- amendment, motion, order, or proposition, Committee or its Subcommittees to hear- committee to serve on a Task Force, special the names of those Members voting present, ings, meetings, conferences and investiga- or select Subcommittee without prejudice to and the names of any Member not present. tions, including all foreign travel, must be the Member’s seniority on the Sub- (2) copies of all amendments adopted in authorized by the Full Committee Chair committee. Committee by voice vote or unanimous con- prior to any public notice of the travel and (e) Chair and Ranking Minority Member.— sent within 24 hours of the adoption of the prior to the actual travel. In the case of Mi- The Chair of any Task Force, or special or amendment. nority staff, all travel shall first be approved select Subcommittee shall be appointed by (3) the rules of the Committee, once adopt- by the Ranking Minority Member. Funds au- the Chair of the Committee. The Ranking ed, and any amendments thereto, in accord- thorized for the Committee under clauses 6 Minority Member shall select a Ranking Mi- ance with clause 2(a)(2) of House Rule XI. and 7 of House Rule X are for expenses in- nority Member for each Task Force, or (4) the statements required under the sec- curred in the Committee’s activities within standing, special or select Subcommittee. ond sentence of clause 2(g)(5) of House Rule the United States.

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RULE 13. CHANGES TO COMMITTEE RULES shall designate the Vice Chair of the Com- mittee markup which is not accompanied by The rules of the Committee may be modi- mittee. an accounting from the Congressional Budg- fied, amended, or repealed by a majority (g) Taking of Depositions.—Pursuant to et Office of the mandatory and discretionary vote of the Committee provided that written section 103(a) of House Resolution 6 of the costs or savings associated with such bill or notice of the proposed change has been pro- 116th Congress, the Chair upon consultation resolution. vided to each Member of the Committee with the Ranking Minority Member may The accounting from the Congressional prior to the meeting date on which the order the taking of depositions, including Budget Office need not be official, but is ex- changes are to be discussed and voted on pursuant to subpoena, by a member or coun- pected to provide Committee members with consistent with Committee Rule 3(a). A sel of the Committee. Depositions taken by a an approximation of the budgetary impact a bill or resolution may have prior to any vote change to the rules of the Committee shall member or counsel of the Committee shall to favorably forward or report such bill or be published in the Congressional Record no be subject to regulations issued by the Com- resolution. The requirements of this para- later than 30 days after its approval and mittee on Rules and printed in the Congres- graph may be waived by a majority of Com- made publicly available in electronic form. sional Record. (h) Subpoenas.—Pursuant to clause 2(m) of mittee members, a quorum being present. RULE 14. OTHER PROCEDURES House rule XI, subpoenas may be authorized RULE 3.—HEARINGS The Chair may establish procedures and and issued by the Committee in the conduct (a) Announcement of Hearing.—(1) The take actions as may be necessary to carry of any investigation or series of investiga- Chair, in the case of a hearing to be con- out the rules of the Committee or to facili- tions or activities, only when authorized by ducted by the Committee, shall publicly an- tate the effective administration of the Com- a majority of the members voting, a major- nounce the date, place, and subject matter of mittee, in accordance with the rules of the ity being present. any hearing to be conducted on any measure Committee and the Rules of the House of (i) Open Meetings and Hearings.—Meetings or matter at least one week before the com- Representatives. and hearings of the Committee shall be open mencement of that hearing, unless in accord- f to the public unless closed in accordance ance with clause 2(g)(3)(B) of House rule XI— with clause 2(g) of House rule XI. (A) the Chair with the concurrence of the PUBLICATION OF COMMITTEE (j) Motions, Reduced to Writing.—Every Ranking Minority Member determines that RULES motion made to the Committee and enter- there is good cause to begin the hearing at tained by the Chair shall be reduced to writ- an earlier date, or RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ ing upon demand of any member, and a copy (B) the Committee determines by majority AFFAIRS FOR THE 116TH CONGRESS made available to each member present. vote of the quorum required under Com- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (k) Wireless Telephone Use Prohibited.— mittee rule 4(a) that a hearing may begin COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, No person may use a wireless telephone dur- earlier than one week after announcement of Washington, DC, February 13, 2019. ing a Committee meeting or hearing. the hearing as required under this sub- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, RULE 2.—COMMITTEE MEETINGS section. An announcement made under this Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, subparagraph shall be published promptly in (a) Notice Requirements for Meetings.— Washington, DC. the Daily Digest and made publicly available The Chair shall furnish each member of the DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to Rule in electronic form. XI, Clause 2(a) of the Rules of the House of Committee with the date, place, and a list of (b) Requirements for Testimony.— Representatives, I respectfully submit the measures and subjects to be considered at a (1) Pursuant to clause 2(g)(5) of House rule rules of the 116th Congress for the Com- Committee meeting, which may not com- XI, each witness who is to appear before the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs for publication mence earlier than the third calendar day on Committee shall file with the clerk of the in the Congressional Record. The Committee which members have notice thereof (exclud- Committee, at least 48 hours (exclusive of adopted these rules by voice vote, with a ing Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays weekends and holidays) in advance of his or quorum being present, at our organizational except when the House is in session on such her appearance, or at such other time as des- meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. a day). ignated by the Chair after consultation with Sincerely, (b) At least 48 hours prior to the com- the Ranking Minority Member, a written mencement of a meeting for the markup of MARK TAKANO, statement of his or her proposed testimony. legislation, including any amendment in the Chairman. Each witness shall, to the greatest extent nature of a substitute to such bills or resolu- RULE 1.—GENERAL PROVISIONS practicable, provide a copy of such written tions that shall first be recognized by the testimony in an electronic format prescribed (a) Applicability of the Rules of the U.S. Chair, the text of such legislation shall be by the Chair. Each witness shall limit initial House of Representatives.— made publicly available in electronic form. presentations to a brief summary of the In General.—The rules of the U.S. House of (c) In an emergency that does not reason- written statement. Representatives (the House) are the rules of ably allow for the notice as required in para- (2)(A) In the case of a witness appearing in the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Com- graph (a), the Chair may waive the notice re- a non-governmental capacity, a written mittee) and its subcommittees so far as ap- quirement with the concurrence of the Rank- statement of proposed testimony shall in- plicable. ing Minority Member; or if the Committee so clude a curriculum vitae and a disclosure of (b) Subcommittees.—Each subcommittee determines by majority vote of the quorum any Federal grants or contracts, or contracts of the Committee is a part of the Committee required under Committee Rule 4(a). An an- or payments originating with a foreign gov- and is INN subject to the authority and di- nouncement made under this subparagraph ernment, received during the current cal- rection of the Committee and to its rules so shall be published promptly in the Daily Di- endar year or either of the two previous cal- far as applicable. Except where the terms gest and made publicly available in elec- endar years by the witness and related to the ‘‘full Committee’’ and ‘‘Subcommittee’’ are tronic form. subject matter of the hearing. specifically mentioned, the following rules (d) To the maximum extent practicable, (B) The disclosure required by this rule shall apply to the Committee’s subcommit- amendments to a measure or matter noticed shall include the amount and source of each tees and their respective chairs and ranking under paragraph (b) shall be submitted in Federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or con- minority members to the same extent as writing or electronically to the designee of tract (or subcontract thereof) related to the they apply to the full Committee and its both the Chair and Ranking Member and subject matter of the hearing and the Chair and Ranking Minority Member. made available electronically to each mem- amount and country of origin of any pay- (c) Incorporation of House Rule on Com- ber of the Committee at least 24 hours prior ment or contract related to the subject mat- mittee Procedure.—Clause 2 of House rule to the consideration of the measure or mat- ter of the hearing originating with a foreign XI, which pertains entirely to Committee ter. The Chair may use his or her discretion government. procedure, is incorporated and made part of to give priority to amendments submitted in (c) Calling and Questioning Witnesses.— the rules of the Committee so far as applica- advance. (1) Committee members may question wit- ble. (e) Transcripts of markups shall be re- nesses only when they have been recognized (d) Privileged Motions.—In the Committee, corded and may be published in the same by the Chair of the Committee for that pur- a motion to recess from day to day, a motion manner as hearings before the Committee. pose, and only for a 5-minute period until all to recess subject to the call of the Chair (f) Additional Meetings.—The Chair of the members present have had an opportunity to (within 24 hours), and a motion to dispense Committee may call and convene, as the question a witness. The questioning of wit- with the first reading (in full) of a bill or res- Chair considers necessary, additional meet- nesses in Committee hearings shall be initi- olution if printed copies are available, shall ings of the Committee for the consideration ated by the Chair, followed by the Ranking be privileged and decided without debate. of any bill or resolution pending before the Minority Member and all other members al- (e) Conferences.—Pursuant to clause 2(a)(3) Committee or for the conduct of other Com- ternating between the majority and minor- of House rule XI, the Chair is authorized to mittee business. The Committee shall meet ity. Except as otherwise announced by the offer a motion under clause 1 of House rule for such purpose pursuant to the call of the Chair at the beginning of a hearing, members XXII whenever the Chair considers it appro- Chair. who are present at the start of the hearing priate. (g) Congressional Budget Office Scoring.— will be recognized before other members who (f) Vice Chair.—Pursuant to clause 2(d) of The Committee shall not include any bill or arrive after the hearing has begun. In recog- House rule XI, the Chair of the Committee resolution for consideration during a Com- nizing members to question witnesses in this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:06 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.052 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1577 fashion, the Chair shall take into consider- (F) A witness may obtain a transcript copy homeless veterans housing), transition of ation the ratio of the majority to minority of the testimony of such witness given at a servicemembers to civilian life, veteran- members present and shall establish the public session or, if given at an executive owned business concerns, and order of recognition for questioning in such session, when authorized by the Committee. servicemembers civil relief. a manner as not to disadvantage the mem- (4) Non-Committee members may be in- (C) Subcommittee on Health, which shall bers of the majority. vited to sit at the dais for and participate in have legislative, oversight, and investigative (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of para- Committee hearings with the unanimous jurisdiction over the Veterans Health Ad- graph (1) regarding the 5-minute rule, and consent of the members present. Further, ministration (VHA) including medical serv- pursuant to clause 2(j) of House rule XI, the non-Committee members may be recognized ices, community care, medical support and Chair after consultation with the Ranking for questioning of witnesses but only after compliance, medical facilities, medical and Minority Member, may permit a specified all Committee members have first been rec- prosthetic research, provision of healthcare number of Committee members to question a ognized. to homeless veterans, and major and minor witness for longer than 5 minutes. The time (5) Pursuant to House rule XI clause 2(j)(1), construction. for extended questioning of a witness under when a hearing is conducted by the Com- (D) Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- this paragraph shall be equal for the major- mittee on any measure or matter, the minor- tigations, which shall have oversight and in- vestigative jurisdiction over veterans’ mat- ity party and the minority party and may ity members of the Committee shall be enti- ters generally, and over such matters as may not exceed one hour in the aggregate. In no tled, upon request to the Chair of a majority be referred to the Subcommittee by the event shall the Chair allow a member to of those minority members before the com- Chair of the full Committee for its oversight question a witness for an extended period pletion of the hearing, to call witnesses se- or investigation and for its appropriate rec- lected by the minority to testify with re- under this rule until all members present ommendations. The Subcommittee shall spect to that measure or matter during at have had the opportunity to ask questions have legislative jurisdiction over informa- under the 5-minute rule. The Chair after con- least one day of the hearing thereon. tion technology and procurement generally, sultation with the Ranking Minority Mem- RULE 4.—QUORUM AND RECORD VOTES; and over such bills or resolutions as may be ber may permit Committee staff for its ma- POSTPONEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS referred to it by the Chair of the full Com- jority and minority party members to ques- (a) Working Quorum.—A majority of the mittee. tion a witness for equal specified periods. members of the Committee shall constitute (E) Subcommittee on Technology Mod- The time for extended questioning of wit- a quorum for business, except that two mem- ernization, which shall have oversight and nesses by staff shall be equal for the major- bers shall constitute a quorum for the pur- investigative jurisdiction over Department ity party and the minority party and may pose of taking testimony and receiving evi- of Veterans Affairs’ enterprise technology not exceed one hour in the aggregate. dence. modernization programs and projects, in- (3) Pursuant to clause 2(k) of House rule (b) Quorum for Reporting.—No measure or cluding the Electronic Health Record Mod- XI, the Chair at a hearing shall announce in recommendation shall be reported to the ernization (EHRM) program. an opening statement the subject of the House or to the full Committee in a meeting (2) Each subcommittee shall have responsi- hearing, and a copy of the committee rules of a subcommittee unless a majority of the bility for such other measures or matters as and of clause 2 of House rule XI shall be members of the Committee are present. the Chair refers to it. made available to each witness on request. (c) Record Votes.—A record vote may be (b) Vacancies.—Any vacancy in the mem- (A) Witnesses at hearings may be accom- demanded by one-fifth of the members bership of a subcommittee shall not affect the power of the remaining members to exe- panied by their own counsel for the purpose present or, in the apparent absence of a cute the functions of that subcommittee. of advising them concerning their constitu- quorum, by any one member. With respect to tional rights. The Chair may punish breaches (c) Ratios.—On each subcommittee, there any record vote on any motion to amend or shall be a ratio of majority party members of order and decorum, and of professional report, the total number of votes cast for ethics on the part of counsel, by censure and to minority party members, which shall be and against, and the names of those mem- consistent with the ratio on the full Com- exclusion from the hearings; and the Com- bers voting for and against, shall be included mittee may cite the offender to the House mittee. in the report of the Committee on the bill or (d) Referral to Subcommittees.—The Chair for contempt. resolution. (B) Whenever it is asserted by a member of of the Committee may refer a measure or (d) Prohibition Against Proxy Voting.—No matter, which is within the general responsi- the Committee that the evidence or testi- vote by any member of the Committee with mony at a hearing may tend to defame, de- bility of more than one of the subcommittees respect to any measure or matter may be of the Committee, as the Chair deems appro- grade, or incriminate any person, or it is as- cast by proxy. priate. In referring any measure or matter to serted by a witness that the evidence or tes- (e) Postponing Proceedings.—The Com- a subcommittee, the Chair of the Committee timony that the witness would give at a mittee Chair may postpone further pro- may specify a date by which the sub- hearing may tend to defame, degrade, or in- ceedings when a record vote is ordered on the committee shall report thereon to the Com- criminate the witness question of approving a measure or matter mittee. (i) notwithstanding clause 2(g)(2) of House or on adopting an amendment; and may re- (e) Powers and Duties— rule XI, such testimony or evidence shall be sume proceedings on a postponed question (1) Each subcommittee is authorized to presented in executive session if, in the pres- after reasonable notice. When proceedings meet, hold hearings, receive evidence, and ence of the number of members required resume on a postponed question, notwith- report to the full Committee on all matters under Committee rule 4(a), the Committee standing any intervening order for the pre- referred to it or under its jurisdiction. Sub- determines by vote of a majority of those vious question, an underlying proposition committee Chairs shall set dates for hear- present that such evidence or testimony may shall remain subject to further debate or ings and meetings of their respective sub- tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate any amendment to the same extent as when the committees after consultation with the person; and question was postponed. Chair of the Committee and other sub- (ii) the Committee shall proceed to receive committee chairs with a view toward avoid- RULE 5.—SUBCOMMITTEES such testimony in open session only if the ing simultaneous scheduling of Committee Committee, a majority being present, deter- (a) Establishment and Jurisdiction— and subcommittee meetings or hearings (1) There shall be five subcommittees of mines that such evidence or testimony will whenever possible. not tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate the Committee with jurisdictions as follows: (2) Whenever a subcommittee has ordered a any person. (A) Subcommittee on Disability Assistance bill, resolution, or other matter to be re- In either case the Committee shall afford and Memorial Affairs, which shall have legis- ported to the Committee, the Chair of the such person an opportunity voluntarily to lative, oversight, and investigative jurisdic- subcommittee reporting the bill, resolution, appear as a witness, and receive and dispose tion over compensation; general and special or matter to the full Committee, or any of requests from such person to subpoena ad- pensions of all the wars of the United States; member authorized by the subcommittee to ditional witnesses. life insurance issued by the Government on do so, shall notify the Chair and the Ranking (C) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), account of service in the Armed Forces; Minority Member of the Committee of the the Chair shall receive and the Committee cemeteries of the United States in which vet- subcommittee’s action. shall dispose of requests to subpoena addi- erans of any war or conflict are or may be (3) A member of the Committee who is not tional witnesses. buried, whether in the United States or a member of a subcommittee may sit with (D) Evidence or testimony taken in execu- abroad, except cemeteries administered by the subcommittee during any of its meetings tive session, and proceedings conducted in the Secretary of the Interior; burial benefits; and hearings, but shall not have authority to executive session, may be released or used in the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; and the vote, cannot be counted for a quorum, and public sessions only when authorized by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans cannot raise a point of order at the meeting Committee, a majority being present. Claims. or hearing. (E) In the discretion of the Committee, (B) Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- (4) The Chair and Ranking Minority Mem- witnesses may submit brief and pertinent tunity, which shall have legislative, over- ber of the Committee may serve as ex-officio sworn statements in writing for inclusion in sight, and investigative jurisdiction over members of each standing subcommittee to the record. The Committee is the sole judge education of veterans, employment and which the Chair or Ranking Minority Mem- of the pertinence of testimony and evidence training of veterans, vocational rehabilita- ber have not been assigned. Ex-officio mem- adduced at its hearing. tion, veterans’ housing programs (including bers shall have the right to fully participate

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:06 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.053 H13FEPT1 H1578 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 13, 2019 in subcommittee activities but may not vote which a record vote is taken. The result of (A) A veteran who (i) was instrumental in and may not be counted in establishing a each such record vote shall be made avail- the construction or the operation of the fa- quorum. able by the Committee for inspection by the cility to be named, or (ii) was a recipient of (5) Non-Committee members may be in- public at reasonable times in the offices of the Medal of Honor or, as determined by the vited to sit at the dais for and participate in the Committee and also made publicly avail- Chair and Ranking Minority Member, other- subcommittee hearings with the unanimous able in electronic form within 48 hours of wise performed military service of an ex- consent of all Members present. Further, such record vote. Information so available traordinarily distinguished character; non-Committee members may be recognized shall include a description of the amend- (B) A member of the United States House for questioning of witnesses but only after ment, motion, order, or other proposition, of Representatives or Senate who had a di- all subcommittee members have first been the name of each member voting for and rect association with such facility; recognized for questioning. each member voting against such amend- (C) An Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, (6) Each subcommittee shall provide the ment, motion, order, or proposition, and the a Secretary of Veterans Affairs, a Secretary full Committee with copies of such record names of those members present but not vot- of Defense or of a service branch, or a mili- votes taken in subcommittee and such other ing. tary or other Federal civilian official of com- records with respect to the subcommittee as (c) Availability of Archived Records.—The parable or higher rank; or the Chair of the Committee deems necessary records of the Committee at the National Ar- (D) An individual who, as determined by for the Committee to comply with the House chives and Records Administration shall be the Chair and Ranking Minority Member, rules. made available for public use in accordance performed outstanding service for veterans. RULE 6.—GENERAL OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY with House rule VII. The Chair shall notify (2) Each member of the Congressional dele- the Ranking Minority Member of any deci- gation representing the State in which the (a) Purpose.—Pursuant to House Rule X sion made by the Clerk of the House, pursu- designated facility is located must indicate clause 2, the Committee shall carry out over- ant to clause 4 of House rule VII, to withhold in writing such member’s support of the pro- sight responsibilities consistent with clause a record otherwise available, and the matter posal to name such facility after such indi- 1(s) of House rule X and Committee rule 5. vidual. Evidence of a member’s support in (b) Oversight Plan.—Not later than March shall be presented to the Committee for a writing may either be in the form of a letter 1 of the first session of a Congress, the Chair vote on written request of any member of to the Chair and Ranking Member or co- shall prepare, in consultation with the Rank- the Committee. (d) Availability of Adopted Amendments.— sponsorship of legislation proposing to name ing Minority Member, an oversight plan for Not later than 24 hours after the adoption of the particular VA facility in question. that Congress; provide a copy of that plan to any amendment to a measure or matter con- (3) The pertinent State department or each member of the Committee for at least sidered by the Committee, the Chair shall chapter of each Congressionally chartered seven calendar days before its submission; cause the text of each such amendment to be veterans’ organization having a national and submit the plan (including any supple- made publicly available in electronic form. membership of at least 500,000 must indicate mental, minority, additional, or dissenting (e) Availability of Publications.—Pursuant in writing its support of such proposal. views submitted by a member of the Com- to clause 2(e)(4) of Rule XI of the Rules of (b) The above criteria for naming a VA fa- mittee) to the Committee on Oversight and the House, the Committee shall make its cility may be waived by unanimous consent. Reform and the Committee on House Admin- publications available in electronic form to istration, in accordance with House rule X RULE 11.—MEDIA COVERAGE the maximum extent feasible. clause 2(d). (a) Media Coverage.—Any meeting of the (c) Oversight by Subcommittees—The ex- RULE 9.—TRAVEL Committee that is open to the public shall be istence and activities of the Subcommittee (a) Requirements for Travel.—All requests open to coverage by radio, television, and on Oversight and Investigations shall in no for travel, funded by the Committee, for still photography in accordance with the way limit the responsibility of the other sub- members and staff in connection with activi- provisions of clause 4(f) of House rule XI as committees of the Committee for carrying ties or subject matters under the general ju- follows: out oversight duties. risdiction of the Committee, shall be sub- (1) If audio or visual coverage of the hear- (d) Pursuant to House rule XI clause 1(b), mitted to the Chair for approval or dis- ing or meeting is to be presented to the pub- the Committee may conduct at any time approval. All travel requests should be sub- lic as live coverage, that coverage shall be such investigations and studies as it con- mitted to the Chair at least five working conducted and presented without commer- siders necessary or appropriate in the exer- days in advance of the proposed travel. For cial sponsorship. cise of its responsibilities under rule X. all travel funded by any other source, notice (2) The allocation among the television RULE 7.—BUDGET ACT RESPONSIBILITIES shall be given to the Chair at least five media of the positions or the number of tele- working days in advance of the proposed vision cameras permitted by a Committee (a) Budget Act Responsibilities.—Pursuant travel. All travel requests shall be submitted Chair in a hearing or meeting room shall be to clause 4(f)(1) of Rule X of the Rules of the to the Chair in writing and include— in accordance with fair and equitable proce- House, the Committee shall submit to the (1) The purpose of the travel. dures devised by the Executive Committee of Committee on the Budget not later than six (2) The dates during which the travel is to the Radio and Television Correspondents’ weeks after submission of the budget by the occur. Galleries. President, or at such time as the Committee (3) The names of the locations to be visited (3) Television cameras shall be placed so as on the Budget may request— and the length of time to be spent in each. not to obstruct in any way the space between (1) Its views and estimates with respect to (4) The names of members and staff of the a witness giving evidence or testimony and all matters to be set forth in the concurrent Committee for whom the authorization is any member of the Committee or the visi- resolution on the budget for the ensuing fis- sought. Travel by the minority shall be sub- bility of that witness and that member to cal year that are within its jurisdiction or mitted to the Chair via the Ranking Mem- each other. functions; and ber. (4) Television cameras shall operate from (2) An estimate of the total amounts of (b) Trip Reports.—Members and staff shall fixed positions but may not be placed in posi- new budget authority, and budget outlays re- make a written report to the Chair within 15 tions that obstruct unnecessarily the cov- sulting therefrom, to be provided or author- working days on all travel approved under erage of the hearing or meeting by the other ized in all bills and resolutions within its ju- this subsection. Reports shall include a de- media. risdiction that it intends to be effective dur- scription of their itinerary, expenses, and ac- (5) Equipment necessary for coverage by ing that fiscal year. tivities, and pertinent information gained as the television and radio media may not be RULE 8.—RECORDS AND OTHER MATTERS a result of such travel. installed in, or removed from, the hearing or (a) Transcripts.—There shall be a tran- When travel involves majority and minor- meeting room while the Committee is in ses- script made of each meeting and hearing of ity members or staff, the majority shall sub- sion. the Committee. Any such transcript shall be mit the report to the Chair on behalf of the (6)(A) Except as provided in subdivision a substantially verbatim account of remarks majority and minority. The minority may (B), floodlights, spotlights, strobe lights, and actually made during the proceedings, sub- append additional remarks to the report at flashguns may not be used in providing any ject only to technical, grammatical, and ty- their discretion. method of coverage of the hearing or meet- pographical corrections authorized by the (c) Applicability of House Rules.—Members ing. person making the remarks involved. and staff of the Committee performing au- (B) The television media may install addi- (b) Records.—(1) The Committee shall keep thorized travel on official business shall be tional lighting in a hearing or meeting room, a record of all Committee action. The record governed by applicable laws, resolutions, and without cost to the Government, in order to shall contain all information required by rules of the House and of the Committee on raise the ambient lighting level in a hearing clause 2(e)(1) of Rule XI of the Rules of the House Administration. or meeting room to the lowest level nec- House and shall be available for public in- RULE 10.—FACILITY NAMING essary to provide adequate television cov- spection at reasonable times in the offices of (a) Facility Naming.—No Department of erage of a hearing or meeting at the current the Committee. Veterans Affairs (VA) facility or property state of the art of television coverage. (2) There shall be kept in writing a record shall be named after any individual by the (7) If requests are made by more of the of the proceedings of the Committee, includ- Committee unless— media than will be permitted by the Com- ing a record of the votes on any question on (1) Such individual is deceased and was— mittee Chair for coverage of a hearing or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:06 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE7.054 H13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1579 meeting by still photography, that coverage 169. A letter from the Director, Regulatory ruary 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. shall be permitted on the basis of a fair and Management Division, Environmental Pro- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 equitable pool arrangement devised by the tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Standing Committee of Press Photographers. final rule — Trifluralin; Pesticide Tolerances Commerce. (8) Photographers may not position them- [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0420; FRL-9983-89] re- 177. A letter from the Director, Regulatory selves between the witness table and the ceived February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Management Division, Environmental Pro- members of the Committee at any time dur- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s ing the course of a hearing or meeting. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and final rule — Approval and Promulgation of (9) Photographers may not place them- Commerce. Implementation Plans; California; South selves in positions that obstruct unneces- 170. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Coast Serious Area Plan for the 2006 PM2.5 sarily the coverage of the hearing by the Management Division, Environmental Pro- NAAQS [EPA-R09-OAR-2017-0490; FRL-9988- other media. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 60-Region 9] received February 8, 2019, pursu- (10) Personnel providing coverage by the final rule — National Emission Standards for ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- television and radio media shall be currently Hazardous Air Pollutants: Wet-Formed Fi- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee accredited to the Radio and Television Cor- berglass Mat Production Residual Risk and on Energy and Commerce. respondents’ Galleries. Technology Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0309; 178. A letter from the Chairman, Council of (11) Personnel providing coverage by still FRL-9988-79-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AT47) received the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. photography shall be currently accredited to February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Act 22-603, ‘‘Warehousing and Storage Emi- the Press Photographers’ Gallery. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 nent Domain Authority Temporary Act of (12) Personnel providing coverage by the Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 2018’’, pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. television and radio media and by still pho- Commerce. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on tography shall conduct themselves and their 171. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Oversight and Reform. 179. A letter from the Chairman, Council of coverage activities in an orderly and unob- Management Division, Environmental Pro- the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. trusive manner. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule — National Emission Standards for Act 22-596, ‘‘Senior Strategic Plan Amend- f Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of ment Act of 2018’’, pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the SENATE BILL REFERRED Wood Building Products Residual Risk and Technology Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2016-0678; Committee on Oversight and Reform. 180. A letter from the Chairman, Council of A bill of the Senate of the following FRL-9988-71-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AT71) received the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. title was taken from the Speaker’s February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Act 22-597, ‘‘District of Columbia Education table and, under the rule, referred as 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Research Practice Partnership Establish- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and follows: ment and Audit Act of 2018’’, pursuant to S. 461. An act to strengthen the capacity Commerce. 172. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. and competitiveness of historically Black Management Division, Environmental Pro- 814); to the Committee on Oversight and Re- colleges and universities through robust pub- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s form. lic-sector, private-sector, and community 181. A letter from the Chairman, Council of final rule — Approval and Promulgation of partnerships and engagement, and for other the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. Implementation Plans; Texas; Reasonable purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Act 22-598, ‘‘Risk Management and Own Risk Further Progress Plan for the Houston-Gal- Reform; in addition, to the Committee on and Solvency Assessment Act of 2018’’, pur- veston-Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area Education and Labor for a period to be sub- suant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 [EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0056; FRL-9988-61-Region sequently determined by the Speaker, in Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight 6] received February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 each case for consideration of such provi- and Reform. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 182. A letter from the Chairman, Council of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- committee concerned. the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. ergy and Commerce. Act 22-599, ‘‘Temporary Parking Permit Lim- f 173. A letter from the Director, Regulatory itation Regulation Amendment Act of 2018’’, Management Division, Environmental Pro- pursuant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); BILL PRESENTED TO THE tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s PRESIDENT (87 Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight final rule — Clean Air Plans; 2008 8-Hour and Reform. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Ozone Nonattainment Area Requirements; 183. A letter from the Chairman, Council of reported that on February 12, 2019, she San Joaquin Valley, California [EPA-R09- the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. OAR-2018-0535; FRL-9988-40-Region 9] re- Act 22-600, ‘‘District Historical Records Advi- presented to the President of the ceived February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. United States, for his approval, the fol- sory Board Amendment Act of 2018’’, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 lowing bill: Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Stat. 814); to the Committee on Oversight H.R. 439. To amend the charter of the Fu- Commerce. and Reform. ture Farmers of America, and for other pur- 174. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 184. A letter from the Chairman, Council of poses. Management Division, Environmental Pro- the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Act 22-601, ‘‘Southwest Waterfront Park Bus f final rule — Air Plan Approval; South Caro- Prohibition Act of 2018’’, pursuant to Public ADJOURNMENT lina: Revisions to Prevention of Significant Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the Deterioration Rules [EPA-R04-OAR-2018-0073; Committee on Oversight and Reform. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I move FRL-9989-22-Region 4] received February 8, 185. A letter from the Chairman, Council of that the House do now adjourn. 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public the District of Columbia, transmitting D.C. The motion was agreed to; accord- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Act 22-602, ‘‘East End Health Equity Amend- ingly (at 11 o’clock and 52 minutes Committee on Energy and Commerce. ment Act of 2018’’, pursuant to Public Law p.m.), under its previous order, the 175. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); (87 Stat. 814); to the House adjourned until tomorrow, Management Division, Environmental Pro- Committee on Oversight and Reform. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 186. A letter from the Program Analyst, Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 10 a.m. final rule — Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; NHTSA, Department of Transportation, for morning-hour debate. Reasonable Further Progress Plan and Other transmitting the Department’s final rule — f Plan Elements for the Moderate Nonattain- Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention ment Chicago Area for the 2008 Ozone Stand- Standard; Final Listing of 2017 Light Duty EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ards [EPA-R05-OAR-2017-0212; FRL-9989-23- Truck Lines Subject to the Requirements of ETC. Region 5] received February 8, 2019, pursuant This Standard and Exempted Vehicle Lines Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, for Model Year 2017 [Docket No.: NHTSA- communications were taken from the Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 2016-0046] (RIN: 2127-AL72) February 8, 2019, Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 176. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 168. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Pro- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Management Division, Environmental Pro- tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 187. A letter from the Ombudsman, Federal tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation of Motor Carrier Safety Administration, De- final rule — Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Toler- Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mary- partment of Transportation, transmitting ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0530; FRL-9985-23] land; Reasonably Available Control Tech- the Department’s final rule — Fees for the received February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 nology (RACT) State Implementation Plan Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agree- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. (SIP) Under the 2008 Ozone National Ambient ment [Docket No.: FMCSA-2018-0068] (RIN: 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Quality Standard (NAAQS) [EPA-R03-OAR- 2126-AC12) received February 8, 2019, pursu- ergy and Commerce. 2018-0508; FRL-9989-15-Region 3] received Feb- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-

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A bill to direct the Director of FMCSA-2016-0346] (RIN: 2126-AB98) received poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the Administrative Office of the United February 8, 2019, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. DESJARLAIS (for himself, Mr. States Courts to consolidate the Case Man- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 FLEISCHMANN, Mr. BARR, Mr. COMER, agement/Electronic Case Files system, and Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of for other purposes; to the Committee on the tation and Infrastructure. Tennessee, Mr. KUSTOFF of Ten- Judiciary. f nessee, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Ten- By Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. nessee, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. SCHNEIDER, and Mr. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON GREEN of Tennessee, and Mr. GUTH- CASTEN of Illinois): PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS RIE): H.R. 1165. A bill to modernize the National Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of H.R. 1157. A bill to amend the Horse Pro- Air Toxics Assessment, the Integrated Risk committees were delivered to the Clerk tection Act to provide increased protection Information System, and the Agency for for horses participating in shows, exhibi- Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and for printing and reference to the proper tions, or sales, and for other purposes; to the for other purposes; to the Committee on En- calendar, as follows: Committee on Energy and Commerce. ergy and Commerce. Mrs. LOWEY: Committee of Conference. By Mr. MCCAUL (for himself, Mr. LAN- By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. Conference report on House Joint Resolution GEVIN, Mr. KATKO, Mr. RUPPERS- MCKINLEY, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. 31. Resolution making further continuing ap- BERGER, and Mr. RATCLIFFE): SCHWEIKERT, and Mrs. BUSTOS): propriations for the Department of Home- H.R. 1158. A bill to authorize cyber inci- H.R. 1166. A bill to support carbon dioxide land Security for fiscal year 2019, and for dent response teams at the Department of utilization and direct air capture research, other purposes (Rept. 116–9). Ordered to be Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to facilitate the permitting and development printed. to the Committee on Homeland Security. of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestra- f By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Mr. tion projects and carbon dioxide pipelines, RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LARSEN and for other purposes; to the Committee on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of Washington, and Mr. YOUNG): Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 1159. A bill to encourage the research the Committees on Science, Space, and bills and resolutions of the following and use of innovative materials and associ- Technology, Natural Resources, and Trans- ated techniques in the construction and pres- titles were introduced and severally re- portation and Infrastructure, for a period to ervation of the domestic transportation and be subsequently determined by the Speaker, ferred, as follows: water infrastructure system, and for other in each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the HURD of Texas, and Mr. ESPAILLAT): tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to committee concerned. H.R. 1153. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- the Committees on Science, Space, and By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana (for him- cation Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for self and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER): Education to award institutions of higher a period to be subsequently determined by H.R. 1167. A bill to create a zero interest education grants for teaching English learn- the Speaker, in each case for consideration loan program for Federal and District of Co- ers; to the Committee on Education and of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- lumbia employees furloughed or excepted Labor. tion of the committee concerned. from such furlough during a lapse in Federal By Mr. KILDEE (for himself and Mr. By Mr. SCHRADER (for himself, Mr. appropriations, and for other purposes; to FITZPATRICK): BLUMENAUER, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Ms. the Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 1154. A bill to provide collective bar- BONAMICI): By Mr. RYAN (for himself, Mr. THOMP- gaining rights for public safety officers em- H.R. 1160. A bill to amend the Wild and SON of Mississippi, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. ployed by States or their political subdivi- Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of CLARKE of New York, and Mr. SOTO): sions, and for other purposes; to the Com- the Molalla River in the State of Oregon as H.R. 1168. A bill to advance STEM edu- mittee on Education and Labor. components of the National Wild and Scenic cation, provide for improved worker, train- By Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mr. MAST, Rivers System, and for other purposes; to the ing, retention, and advancement, and for Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. Committee on Natural Resources. other purposes; to the Committee on Edu- ZELDIN, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. GAETZ, By Mr. CLEAVER (for himself and Mr. cation and Labor, and in addition to the Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- BANKS): Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and vania, Mr. COHEN, Ms. KUSTER of New H.R. 1161. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Commerce, Financial Services, Transpor- Hampshire, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. TUR- cation Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of tation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, NER, Mr. STAUBER, Ms. ROYBAL- Education to develop a plain language dis- and Technology, Natural Resources, Over- ALLARD, Ms. NORTON, Mr. HASTINGS, closure form for borrowers of Federal stu- sight and Reform, Foreign Affairs, and the Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. POSEY, Mr. COLLINS dent loans, and for other purposes; to the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de- of New York, Mr. BEYER, Mr. SUOZZI, Committee on Education and Labor. termined by the Speaker, in each case for Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. KATKO, By Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Ms. consideration of such provisions as fall with- Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. ROYBAL- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- FOSTER, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. cerned. CICILLINE, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. CRIST, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. ROUDA, Ms. BROWNLEY By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Ms. DEUTCH, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. OMAR, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. MCGOVERN, of New York, Mr. SOTO, Ms. BASS, Ms. VELA, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. PHILLIPS, and Ms. LEE of California, Ms. CLARKE of New CARBAJAL, Ms. HILL of California, Ms. NORTON): York, Ms. WILD, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. TITUS, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. HARDER of H.R. 1169. A bill to provide for the adjust- GRIJALVA, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GUTH- California, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, ment of status of certain nationals of Liberia RIE, Mr. WELCH, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. and Mr. SIRES): to that of lawful permanent residents, and CARBAJAL, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. H.R. 1162. A bill to establish a grant pro- for other purposes; to the Committee on the LOWENTHAL, Mr. HURD of Texas, Ms. gram for the funding of water recycling and Judiciary. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. DAVID reuse projects, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. DEFAZIO: SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. LAWSON of Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 1170. A bill to enhance Social Security Florida, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. BLU- By Mrs. HARTZLER (for herself, Mr. benefits and ensure the long-term solvency MENAUER, Mr. ESTES, Mr. GROTHMAN, BOST, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. of the Social Security program; to the Com- Mr. LAMB, Mr. EVANS, Mr. NEGUSE, MOONEY of West Virginia, Mr. WILSON mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. of South Carolina, and Mr. CORREA): to the Committees on Education and Labor, TONKO, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. SWALWELL H.R. 1163. A bill to amend title 38, United and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a of California, and Ms. JOHNSON of States Code, to provide for the non-applica- period to be subsequently determined by the Texas): bility of non-Department of Veterans Affairs Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 1155. A bill to amend title 38, United covenants not to compete to the appoint- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of ment of certain Veterans Health Administra- tion of the committee concerned. Veterans Affairs from conducting medical tion personnel, to permit the Veterans By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. research causing significant pain or distress Health Administration to make contingent THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. KATKO, to dogs; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- appointments, and to require certain Vet- Miss RICE of New York, Mr. LAN- fairs. erans Health Administration physicians to GEVIN, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms.

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TITUS, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mrs. tinuing appropriations, to withhold the pay CARTWRIGHT, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- DEMINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, of Members of Congress during any period in fornia, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. KILMER, Ms. Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. which such automatic continuing appropria- LEE of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, PAPPAS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. SIRES, Mr. tions are in effect, to prohibit the use of Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New CARBAJAL, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. funds for the official travel of Members of York, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. POCAN, Mr. STEFANIK, Mr. HECK, Ms. NORTON, Mr. Congress during any period in which such SARBANES, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- WELCH, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mrs. automatic continuing appropriations are in fornia, Mr. WELCH, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. NAPOLITANO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. PIN- effect, and for other purposes; to the Com- SCHIFF, Ms. DEAN, Mr. SMITH of GREE, Mr. SOTO, and Mr. MCEACHIN): mittee on Appropriations, and in addition to Washington, Ms. TORRES SMALL of H.R. 1171. A bill to amend title 49, United the Committee on House Administration, for New Mexico, and Mr. GARAMENDI): States Code, to ensure that revenues col- a period to be subsequently determined by H.R. 1184. A bill to establish an Every Kid lected from passengers as aviation security the Speaker, in each case for consideration Outdoors program, and for other purposes; to fees are used to help finance the costs of of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the Committee on Natural Resources, and in aviation security screening by repealing a tion of the committee concerned. addition to the Committees on Agriculture, requirement that a portion of such fees be By Ms. ADAMS (for herself and Mr. and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a credited as offsetting receipts and deposited MCEACHIN): period to be subsequently determined by the in the general fund of the Treasury; to the H.R. 1179. A bill to amend title 54, United Speaker, in each case for consideration of Committee on Homeland Security. States Code, to establish within the National such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. KILDEE (for himself and Mr. Park Service the African American Burial tion of the committee concerned. DEFAZIO): Grounds Network, and for other purposes; to By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. H.R. 1172. A bill to amend title 31, United the Committee on Natural Resources. NEAL, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, States Code, to provide for automatic con- By Mr. BEYER (for himself and Mr. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. tinuing appropriations, to withhold the pay RASKIN): WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. NORTON, of the President and Members of Congress H.R. 1180. A bill to provide for a period of Mr. PAYNE, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. during any period in which such automatic continuing appropriations in the event of a SERRANO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. continuing appropriations are in effect, and lapse in appropriations under the normal ap- DEFAZIO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. KHANNA, for other purposes; to the Committee on Ap- propriations process, and to prohibit consid- Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. propriations, and in addition to the Commit- eration of other matters in the House of Rep- COHEN, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. MCNERNEY, tees on Oversight and Reform, House Admin- resentatives if appropriations are not en- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. CUM- istration, and the Budget, for a period to be acted; to the Committee on Appropriations, MINGS, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. ESPAILLAT, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in and in addition to the Committee on Rules, Mr. WELCH, Ms. OMAR, Ms. KUSTER of each case for consideration of such provi- for a period to be subsequently determined New Hampshire, Mr. HIGGINS of New sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the by the Speaker, in each case for consider- York, Ms. HILL of California, Ms. committee concerned. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- SPEIER, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. WATSON By Mr. WILLIAMS: risdiction of the committee concerned. COLEMAN, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Miss H.R. 1173. A bill to require that $1 coins By Mrs. BUSTOS (for herself, Mr. RICE of New York, Mr. NADLER, Ms. issued during 2019 honor President George MEADOWS, Mr. COOPER, Mr. ROSE of JACKSON LEE, Ms. WILSON of Florida, H.W. Bush and to direct the Secretary of the New York, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. HARD- Ms. GABBARD, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. Treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in ER of California, Ms. SHERRILL, Mrs. POCAN, Ms. MOORE, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. honor of Barbara Bush; to the Committee on AXNE, Ms. WILD, Ms. HAALAND, Mrs. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. Financial Services. MCBATH, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, By Mr. CARBAJAL (for himself, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mr. Mrs. MURPHY, Ms. SHALALA, Ms. FRANKEL, Ms. DEGETTE, Mrs. CARO- BACON, Ms. STEFANIK, and Mr. STANTON, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Ms. LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. TAKANO): HILL of California, Ms. TORRES SMALL H.R. 1174. A bill to amend chapter 81 of of New Mexico, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. RYAN, Mr. GOMEZ, Ms. title 5, United States Code, to create a pre- O’HALLERAN, and Mr. CROW): MCCOLLUM, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. sumption that a disability or death of a Fed- H.R. 1181. A bill to require certain individ- BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, eral employee in fire protection activities uals employed by the Federal Government to Mr. RASKIN, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- caused by any of certain diseases is the re- give 30 days written notice to the Commit- NEY of New York, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. sult of the performance of such employee’s tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. duty, and for other purposes; to the Com- resentatives and the Senate for certain obli- AGUILAR, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mrs. TORRES mittee on Education and Labor. gations or expenditures over $5,000 to furnish of California, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. KELLY of or redecorate the office of such individual, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. KILMER, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on YARMUTH, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- HIGGINS of New York, Mr. PANETTA, Oversight and Reform. fornia, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. DEAN, Ms. Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. PIN- By Ms. JUDY CHU of California: CASTOR of Florida, Mr. SOTO, Mr. GREE, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. H.R. 1182. A bill to amend title 38, United DOGGETT, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. ´ BRINDISI, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. REED, States Code, to ensure access to KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. LUJAN, Mr. Mr. GOMEZ, and Mr. FERGUSON): acupuncturist services through the Depart- MCGOVERN, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. H.R. 1175. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ment of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee CA´ RDENAS, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. TONKO, enue Code of 1986 to reform taxation of alco- on Veterans’ Affairs. Mr. SARBANES, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. holic beverages; to the Committee on Ways By Ms. JUDY CHU of California: NEGUSE, Mrs. CRAIG, Mrs. HAYES, and Means. H.R. 1183. A bill to amend title 10, United Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. CRIST, Mrs. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan (for him- States Code, to ensure access to qualified MCBATH, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. DEUTCH, self, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. GARAMENDI, acupuncturist services for military members Mr. SABLAN, Mr. BERA, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. KIM, Ms. KUSTER of and military dependents, to amend title 38, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. KEN- New Hampshire, Ms. NORTON, Mr. United States Code, to ensure access to NEDY, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. PAPPAS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. acupuncturist services through the Depart- JAYAPAL, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. EVANS, Ms. ´ WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. WILD): ment of Veterans Affairs, to amend title SANCHEZ, Ms. WILD, Ms. OCASIO-COR- H.R. 1176. A bill to repeal the restriction on XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide TEZ, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. the use of funds by the Securities and Ex- for coverage of qualified acupuncturist serv- TRONE, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. PRESSLEY, change Commission to ensure that share- ices under the Medicare program; to amend Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. holders of corporations have knowledge of the Public Health Service Act to authorize VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. BEYER, Ms. SEWELL corporation political activity; to the Com- the appointment of qualified acupuncturists of Alabama, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. MAT- mittee on Financial Services. as officers in the commissioned Regular SUI, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. LEE of By Ms. SPANBERGER (for herself, Ms. Corps and the Ready Reserve Corps of the California, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. GON- SHALALA, and Mr. BROWN of Mary- Public Health Service, and for other pur- ZALEZ of Texas, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- land): poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- ington, Mr. KIND, Ms. JUDY CHU of H.R. 1177. A bill to provide for continuing merce, and in addition to the Committees on California, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. NOR- appropriations in the event of a lapse in ap- Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways CROSS, Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mr. propriations under the normal appropria- and Means, for a period to be subsequently MORELLE, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. HIMES, tions process, other than for the legislative determined by the Speaker, in each case for Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. MENG, Mr. RUSH, branch and the Executive Office of the Presi- consideration of such provisions as fall with- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, dent; to the Committee on Appropriations. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsyl- By Mr. SPANO (for himself and Mr. cerned. vania, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. WALTZ): By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself, Mr. TIP- GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. H.R. 1178. A bill to amend title 31, United TON, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. MEEKS, States Code, to provide for automatic con- LYNCH, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. Ms. WEXTON, Ms. STEVENS, Mr.

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JEFFRIES, Ms. UNDERWOOD, Ms. CLARK H.R. 1190. A bill to prohibit an alien who is H.R. 1196. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of Massachusetts, Mr. ROSE of New not in a lawful immigration status in the enue Code of 1986 to allow an increased work York, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Ms. United States from being eligible for post- opportunity credit with respect to recent HOULAHAN, Ms. SCHRIER, Mr. DAVID secondary education benefits that are not veterans, and for other purposes; to the Com- SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. available to all citizens and nationals of the mittee on Ways and Means. VARGAS, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. KEATING, United States; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for Mr. COX of California, Mr. SIRES, Ms. diciary, and in addition to the Committee on himself, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. GRI- GARCIA of Texas, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. Education and Labor, for a period to be sub- JALVA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. TONKO, Ms. TED LIEU of California, Mr. KIM, Ms. sequently determined by the Speaker, in KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. SEAN ADAMS, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. SMITH of each case for consideration of such provi- PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. Washington, and Mr. DELGADO): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the HECK, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. KIND, Ms. H.R. 1185. A bill to provide paid family and committee concerned. JAYAPAL, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. KILMER, medical leave benefits to certain individuals, By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Ms. Ms. ESHOO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on DELAURO, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. TORRES HASTINGS): Ways and Means. of California, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. H.R. 1197. A bill to establish a pilot pro- By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself, Mr. NAD- BLUMENAUER, Mr. CRIST, Mr. HAS- gram to promote public-private partnerships LER, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TINGS, Mr. LUJA´ N, Ms. CLARKE of New among apprenticeships or other job training AGUILAR, Mr. BERA, Ms. BONAMICI, York, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. GALLEGO, Mrs. programs, local educational agencies, and Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GALLA- community colleges, and for other purposes; ´ CARDENAS, Mr. CASE, Ms. CLARK of GHER, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, to the Committee on Education and Labor. Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE of New Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. By Mrs. LEE of Nevada (for herself, Mr. York, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. MOORE, Mr. COLE, Ms. HAALAND, and HORSFORD, Ms. TITUS, and Mr. COOPER, Mr. CRIST, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SOTO): AMODEI): Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. H.R. 1191. A bill to amend section 520E of H.R. 1198. A bill to designate the facility of DESAULNIER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. the Public Health Service Act to require the United States Postal Service located at ESPAILLAT, Ms. FRANKEL, Mr. GRI- States and their designees receiving grants 404 South Boulder Highway in Henderson, JALVA, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. JOHNSON of for development and implementation of Nevada, as the ‘‘Henderson Veterans Memo- Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. statewide suicide early intervention and pre- rial Post Office Building’’; to the Committee KELLY of Illinois, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. vention strategies to collaborate with each on Oversight and Reform. LOFGREN, Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. CAROLYN Federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal or- By Mrs. LURIA: B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. SEAN ganization, urban Indian organization, and H.R. 1199. A bill to direct the Secretary of PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Ms. Native Hawaiian health care system in the Veterans Affairs to conduct a study regard- MATSUI, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. State; to the Committee on Energy and Com- ing the accessibility of websites of the De- MCEACHIN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. merce. partment of Veterans Affairs to individuals MORELLE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NOR- By Mr. GROTHMAN (for himself, Mr. with disabilities; to the Committee on Vet- TON, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. KING of erans’ Affairs. PETERS, Ms. PINGREE, Miss RICE of Iowa, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART): By Mrs. LURIA (for herself and Mr. New York, Mr. ROSE of New York, H.R. 1192. A bill to improve school safety; BOST): Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SARBANES, to the Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 1200. A bill to increase, effective as of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. By Mr. HIMES (for himself, Mr. ROUDA, December 1, 2019, the rates of compensation SCHNEIDER, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. KILMER, Mr. for veterans with service-connected disabil- Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH GALLEGO, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. HUFFMAN, ities and the rates of dependency and indem- of Washington, Mr. SOTO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. COOPER, Mr. TED nity compensation for the survivors of cer- Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- LIEU of California, Mr. WELCH, Miss tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- ´ fornia, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, RICE of New York, Mr. ESPAILLAT, poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Mr. VISCLOSKY, Ms. WASSERMAN Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, and Mr. fairs. SCHULTZ, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. SCHRADER): By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mr. TONKO, WILSON of Florida, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. H.R. 1193. A bill to prohibit funds available Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. PRICE of North CISNEROS, Mr. NEGUSE, and Mr. for the United States Armed Forces to be ob- Carolina, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CUM- GARAMENDI): ligated or expended for introduction of MINGS, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. GALLEGO, H.R. 1186. A bill to regulate large capacity United States Armed Forces into hostilities, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. COHEN, Ms. PIN- ammunition feeding devices; to the Com- and for other purposes; to the Committee on GREE, Mr. MCEACHIN, Mr. CLEAVER, mittee on the Judiciary. Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CRIST, Mr. By Mr. ESPAILLAT: mittees on Armed Services, and Rules, for a H.R. 1187. A bill to amend the Intelligence CICILLINE, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. NORTON, period to be subsequently determined by the Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 Mr. FOSTER, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. CON- Speaker, in each case for consideration of ´ to require congressional notification if rel- NOLLY, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Ms. BONAMICI, such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- atives or financial associates of the Presi- Mr. HIMES, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. DEFA- tion of the committee concerned. dent are granted security clearances con- ZIO, Mr. WELCH, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. trary to the advice or recommendation of a By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. CARBAJAL, background investigation or determination BANKS, and Mr. MOULTON): and Mr. MCGOVERN): H.R. 1194. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of an adjudicating agency, and for other pur- H.R. 1201. A bill to direct Federal depart- enue Code of 1986 to permit fellowship and poses; to the Committee on Oversight and ments and agencies to perform certain func- Reform. stipend compensation to be saved in an indi- tions to ensure that -related By Mr. GOLDEN (for himself, Mr. vidual retirement account; to the Committee impacts are fully considered in the develop- on Ways and Means. CASTEN of Illinois, Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. ment of national security doctrine, policies, By Mr. KING of New York (for himself, CISNEROS, Mr. ROSE of New York, and and plans, and for other purposes; to the Mr. RYAN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. Ms. PINGREE): Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in H.R. 1188. A bill to shorten monopoly peri- FITZPATRICK, Mr. SEAN PATRICK addition to the Committees on Armed Serv- ods for prescription drugs that are the sub- MALONEY of New York, Ms. NORTON, ices, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and jects of sudden price hikes; to the Com- Mr. COLE, Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. PIN- Technology, and Intelligence (Permanent Se- mittee on Energy and Commerce. GREE, Mrs. MURPHY, Mr. CRIST, Mr. lect), for a period to be subsequently deter- By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto WELCH, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. MENG, Mr. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Rico (for herself, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. sideration of such provisions as fall within SAN NICOLAS, Ms. PLASKETT, and Mrs. LOWENTHAL, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. RADEWAGEN): COHEN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. By Mr. MCHENRY: H.R. 1189. A bill to repeal section 12616 of O’HALLERAN, Mr. ROSE of New York, H.R. 1202. A bill to reauthorize the Blue the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Mr. KILMER, and Mr. HIGGINS of New Ridge National Heritage Area; to the Com- and for other purposes; to the Committee on York): mittee on Natural Resources. Agriculture, and in addition to the Com- H.R. 1195. A bill to amend title 5, United By Mr. MITCHELL: mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be States Code, to include certain Federal posi- H.R. 1203. A bill to strengthen and enhance subsequently determined by the Speaker, in tions within the definition of law enforce- the authority to discipline officers and em- each case for consideration of such provi- ment officer for retirement purposes, and for ployees of the Federal Government for vio- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the other purposes; to the Committee on Over- lating the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other committee concerned. sight and Reform. purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and By Mr. GOSAR (for himself, Mr. MEAD- By Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Reform. OWS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. BIGGS, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico, By Mr. MITCHELL: Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. WELCH, Ms. WILD, Ms. GABBARD, H.R. 1204. A bill to amend title 44, United Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. BABIN): and Mr. GARAMENDI): States Code, to require the Administrator of

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A bill to provide compensation shall Islands and the Marshallese population purposes Be it enacted by the Senate and for Federal contractors impacted by a lapse residing in the United States; to the Com- House of Representatives of the United in appropriations; to the Committee on Over- mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition States of America in Congress assembled,; to sight and Reform. to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself, Mr. Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a and in addition to the Committee on the Ju- GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. MCGOVERN, period to be subsequently determined by the diciary, for a period to be subsequently de- Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of termined by the Speaker, in each case for ESPAILLAT, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mrs. WAT- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- consideration of such provisions as fall with- SON COLEMAN, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- LAWSON of Florida, and Mr. By Mr. JEFFRIES: cerned. SERRANO): H. Res. 125. A resolution electing Members By Mrs. MURPHY (for herself and Mr. H.R. 1214. A bill to prohibit certain funds to certain standing committees of the House FITZPATRICK): from being transferred or reprogrammed to of Representatives and ranking Members on H.R. 1205. A bill to amend the Congres- plan, develop, or construct a new physical a certain standing committee of the House of sional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit an ad- barrier along the Southwest border, and for Representatives; considered and agreed to. journment for a period of more than 12 hours other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself and in the event of a lapse in appropriations; to portation and Infrastructure, and in addition Ms. LEE of California): the Committee on Rules, and in addition to to the Committee on Financial Services, for H. Res. 126. A resolution expressing the the Committee on the Budget, for a period to a period to be subsequently determined by sense of the House of Representatives regard- be subsequently determined by the Speaker, the Speaker, in each case for consideration ing the necessity to publically exonerate the in each case for consideration of such provi- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- African-American sailors of the United sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the tion of the committee concerned. States Navy who were tried and convicted of committee concerned. By Mr. WALBERG: mutiny in connection with their service at By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: H.R. 1215. A bill to amend titles II and the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Con- H.R. 1206. A bill to amend the Immigration XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish cord, California, during World War II in and Nationality Act to clarify that noncit- a Social Security Surplus Protection Ac- order to further aid in healing the racial di- izen nationals of the United States who are count in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors vide that continues to exist in the United children of United States citizens are eligi- Insurance Trust Fund to hold the Social Se- States; to the Committee on Armed Services. ble for United States citizenship, and for curity surplus and a Medicare Surplus Pro- By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- tection Account in the Federal Hospital In- MCCAUL, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. diciary. surance Trust Fund to hold the Medicare YOHO): By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: surplus, to provide for suspension of invest- H. Res. 127. A resolution expressing the H.R. 1207. A bill to amend the Immigration ment of amounts held in such Accounts until sense of the House of Representatives on the and Nationality Act to include United States enactment of legislation providing for in- importance and vitality of the United States nationals among the eligible employees of an vestment of the Trust Funds in investment alliances with Japan and the Republic of EB-5 commercial enterprise, and for other vehicles other than obligations of the United Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- States, and to establish a Social Security pursuit of shared interests; to the Com- ary. and Medicare Part A Investment Commis- mittee on Foreign Affairs. By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: sion to make recommendations for alter- By Mr. ESPAILLAT: H.R. 1208. A bill to amend the Immigration native forms of investment of the Social Se- H. Res. 128. A resolution recognizing Black and Nationality Act to waive certain re- curity and Medicare surpluses; to the Com- History Month and the contributions of Har- quirements for naturalization for American mittee on Ways and Means. lem to American history and culture; to the Samoan United States nationals to become By Mr. WELCH (for himself, Mr. Committee on Education and Labor, and in United States citizens, and for other pur- STAUBER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. POCAN, addition to the Committees on the Judici- poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. ary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period and in addition to the Committee on Natural BEYER, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. COLLINS of to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Resources, for a period to be subsequently New York, and Mr. GROTHMAN): er, in each case for consideration of such pro- determined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 1216. A bill to revise the authorized visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the consideration of such provisions as fall with- route of the North Country National Scenic committee concerned. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Trail in northeastern Minnesota and to ex- By Ms. FRANKEL (for herself, Mrs. cerned. tend the trail into Vermont to connect with WAGNER, Mr. CICILLINE, and Ms. By Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD (for herself the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and WILD): and Mr. CALVERT): for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- H. Res. 129. A resolution condemning the H.R. 1209. A bill to amend the Public ural Resources. Government of Saudi Arabia’s continued de- Health Service Act to ensure that non-ani- By Mr. GIBBS (for himself, Mr. NOR- tention and alleged abuse of women’s rights mal methods are prioritized, where applica- MAN, Mr. WEBER of Texas, and Mr. activists; to the Committee on Foreign Af- ble and feasible, in proposals for all research DUNCAN): fairs. to be conducted or supported by the National H.R. 1217. A bill to amend the National By Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. Institutes of Health, and for other purposes; Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a LARSEN of Washington, Mr. KILMER, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. State from registering an individual to vote Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. TONKO, Mr. RUSH, By Mr. RUIZ (for himself, Mr. COOK, in elections for Federal office held in the Mr. RYAN, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- State unless the individual provides docu- BROWNLEY of California, Mr. vania, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, mentary proof that the individual is a cit- WESTERMAN, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, izen of the United States; to the Committee REED, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. KEVIN HERN Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. on House Administration. of Oklahoma, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, GARAMENDI, Mr. KILMER, Mr. KING of By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mrs. Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Mr. GALLEGO, New York, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. RADEWAGEN): Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, PETERS, Mr. VELA, Mrs. WATSON H.R. 1218. A bill to establish the American Mrs. LURIA, Mr. SIRES, and Ms. COLEMAN, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in HOULAHAN): Ms. WEXTON, and Mr. CARBAJAL): the awarding of fisheries research and devel- H. Res. 130. A resolution supporting the H.R. 1210. A bill to amend the Omnibus opment grants, and for other purposes; to the goals and ideals of Engineers Week; to the Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to Committee on Natural Resources. Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- make reforms to the benefits for Public By Mr. BIGGS (for himself, Mr. MEAD- nology, and in addition to the Committee on Service Officers, and for other purposes; to OWS, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. DAVIDSON of Education and Labor, for a period to be sub- the Committee on the Judiciary. Ohio, Mr. PERRY, Mr. HICE of Geor- sequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. RYAN: gia, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. ROY, Mr. GOSAR, each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 1211. A bill to amend the Ohio & Erie and Mr. GREEN of Tennessee): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Canal National Heritage Canalway Act of H.J. Res. 45. A joint resolution making fur- committee concerned. 1996 to repeal the funding limitation; to the ther continuing appropriations for fiscal f Committee on Natural Resources. year 2019, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. THOMPSON of California: Committee on Appropriations. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 1212. A bill to amend section 1126 of By Mr. WOMACK (for himself, Ms. STATEMENT title 41, United States Code, to provide for an GABBARD, Mr. HILL of Arkansas, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of exception for failure to deliver goods or com- WESTERMAN, Mr. CRAWFORD, and Mrs. plete work due to a lapse in appropriations, RADEWAGEN): the Rules of the House of Representa- and for other purposes; to the Committee on H. Con. Res. 18. Concurrent resolution rec- tives, the following statements are sub- Oversight and Reform. ognizing the rich history, heritage, and stra- mitted regarding the specific powers

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Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. JUDY CHU of California: By Mr. KILDEE: Article 1, Section 8 : ‘‘To make all Laws H.R. 1182. H.R. 1154. which shall be necessary and proper for car- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Article I, Section 8. tion in the Government of the United States, United States Constitution By Ms. TITUS: or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ By Ms. JUDY CHU of California: H.R. 1155. By Mr. CICILLINE: H.R. 1183. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1169. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: United States Constitution Constitution Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Ms. DEGETTE: By Mr. BACON: Constitution H.R. 1184. H.R. 1156. By Mr. DEFAZIO: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1170. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the lation pursuant to the following: Constitution By Mr. DESJARLAIS: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (relating to By Ms. DELAURO: H.R. 1157. the power to make all laws necessary and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1185. proper for carrying out the powers vested in Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress) lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3. Congress By Mr. DEFAZIO: Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United shall have power to regulate commerce with H.R. 1171. States Constitution and Article I, Section 8, Foreign Nations, and among the several Congress has the power to enact this legis- Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. states, and with Indian Tribes. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. DEUTCH: By Mr. MCCAUL: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (relating to H.R. 1186. H.R. 1158. the power to make all laws necessary and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- proper for carrying out the powers vested in lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress) Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. KILDEE: By Mr. ESPAILLAT: By Mr. CICILLINE: H.R. 1172. H.R. 1187. H.R. 1159. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8. Article One of the United States Constitu- Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. WILLIAMS: tion, section 8, clause 3: By Mr. SCHRADER: H.R. 1173. The Congress shall have Power—To regu- H.R. 1160. Congress has the power to enact this legis- late commerce with foreign nations, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: among the several states, and with the In- lation pursuant to the following: Clause 5 of Section 8 of Article I of the dian tribes; Congress has the authority to act under Constitution: ‘‘The Congress shall have the or Article I, Section 8, clause 3—the Commerce power . . . to coin Money, regulate the Value Article One of the United States Constitu- Clause. thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the tion, section 8, clause 18: By Mr. CLEAVER: Standard of Weights and Measures.’’ The Congress shall have Power—To make H.R. 1161. By Mr. CARBAJAL: all laws which shall be necessary and proper Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1174. for carrying into execution the foregoing lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- powers, and all other powers vested by this Clause 1 and Clause 3 of Section 8 of Arti- lation pursuant to the following: Constitution in the government of the cle I of the Constitution. [Page H8225] Article I, Section 8, Clause I of the United United States, or in any department or offi- By Mrs. NAPOLITANO: States Constitution cer thereof. H.R. 1162. By Mr. KIND: By Mr. GOLDEN: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1175. H.R. 1188. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the Clause 18 of the Constitution. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the United States Constitution. By Mrs. HARTZLER: United States Constitution. By Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto H.R. 1163. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: Rico: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1176. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1189. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18; and Article lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: VI, Clause 2 of the United States Constitu- Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the tion. By Ms. SPANBERGER: U.S. Constitution, which provide as follows: By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: H.R. 1177. The Congress shall have Power To [. . .] H.R. 1164. Congress has the power to enact this legis- To regulate Commerce with foreign Na- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: tions, and among the several States, and lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 with the Indian Tribes; [. . .]—And Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. SPANO: To make all laws which shall be necessary the United States H.R. 1178. and proper for carrying into Execution the By Mr. FOSTER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- H.R. 1165. lation pursuant to the following: ed by this Constitution in the Government of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 of the United the United States, or in any Department or lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution. Officer thereof. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Ms. ADAMS: By Mr. GOSAR: granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1179. H.R. 1190. 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PETERS: Article 1, Section 8. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 (the Natu- H.R. 1166. By Mr. BEYER: ralization Clause) and Section 5 of Amend- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1180. ment XIV (the Enforcement Clause). In Or- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- egon v. Mitchell, the Supreme Court de- Article 1, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: clared that Congress may ban state actions

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No money shall be drawn from the treas- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ury, but in consequence of appropriations lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: made by law; and a regular statement and U.S. Const. art. I, §§ l and 8. Article IV, Section 3, clause 2 provides account of receipts and expenditures of all By Mr. GROTHMAN: Congress with the power to ‘‘dispose of and public money shall be published from time to H.R. 1192. make all needful Rules and Regulations re- time. Congress has the power to enact this legis- specting the Territory and other Property By Mr. WALBERG: lation pursuant to the following: belonging to the United States.’’ H.R. 1215. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- By Mr. MITCHELL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion H.R. 1203. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HIMES: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1—The Con- H.R. 1193. lation pursuant to the following: gress shall have power to lay and collect Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 of the United Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution the Debts and provide for the common Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. MITCHELL: Defence and general Welfare of the United Constitution, clauses 11, 12, 13, 14, 18 H.R. 1204. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises By Mr. KENNEDY: Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 1194. lation pursuant to the following: States; Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power By Mr. WELCH: lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 1216. Article I, Section 8 (relating to the power 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Congress to provide for the general wel- tion. lation pursuant to the following: fare of the United States) and Clause 18 (re- By Mrs. MURPHY: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- lating to the power to make all laws nec- H.R. 1205. gress shall have Power To . . . make all essary and proper for carrying out the pow- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for ers vested in congress). lation pursuant to the following: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- By Mr. KING of New York: Article I, Section 5, which enables each ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 1195. chamber to determine the rules of its pro- stitution in the Government of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- ceedings. States, or in any Department or Officer lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: thereof. Article I, Section 8, Clause 6 H.R. 1206. By Mr. GIBBS: The Congress shall have Power . . . To Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1217. make all Laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Article 1, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Constitution. Article I, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, this Constitution in the Government of the By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: Places, and Manner of holding Elections for United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 1207. Senators and Representatives, shall be pre- cer thereof. Congress has the power to enact this legis- scribed by each state by the legislature By Mr. KING of New York: lation pursuant to the following: thereof;but the Congress may at any time by H.R. 1196. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Law make or such Regulations, except as to Congress has the power to enact this legis- Constitution. the Places of Chusing Senators lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. RADEWAGEN: By Mr. YOUNG: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 1208. H.R. 1218. The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: to pay the Debts and provide for the common Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Defence and general Welfare of the United Constitution. ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to make States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises By Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD: all Laws which shall be necessary and proper shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 1209. for carrying into Execution the foregoing States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Powers, and all other Powers vested by this By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution in the Government of the H.R. 1197. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 United States, or in any Department or Offi- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. RUIZ: cer thereof.’’ lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BIGGS: Article 1, Section 1—All legislative powers H.R. 1210. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.J. Res. 45. hereingranted shall be vested in a Congress lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- of the United States, which shall consist of a clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the lation pursuant to the following: Senate and House of Representatives. Constitution Article I of the U.S. Constitution By Mrs. LEE of Nevada: H.R. 1198. By Mr. RYAN: f Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1211. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors States Constitution known as the Postal Article I, Section 8: To make all Laws were added to public bills and resolu- Clause or the Postal Power. which shall be necessary and proper for car- tions, as follows: rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, By Mrs. LURIA: H.R. 20: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama and Mr. and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 1199. TIMMONS. tion in the Government of the United States, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 38: Mr. GUEST and Mr. FULCHER. lation pursuant to the following: or in any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 51: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Clause 5 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the By Mr. THOMPSON of California: H.R. 93: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Constitution. H.R. 1212. H.R. 95: Mr. MEEKS, Mr. WILLIAMS, Ms. By Mrs. LURIA: Congress has the power to enact this legis- HAALAND, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. MALINOWSKI, H.R. 1200. lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. VARGAS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1 H.R. 99: Mr. BOST. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. THOMPSON of California: H.R. 129: Mr. CASE. Clause 5 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the H.R. 1213. H.R. 140: Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 141: Mr. KEATING and Mr. SUOZZI. By Mr. LYNCH: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 188: Ms. SHERRILL and Mr. DELGADO. H.R. 1201. Article 1 H.R. 205: Mr. GALLAGHER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: H.R. 210: Mr. RASKIN and Ms. MCCOLLUM. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1214. H.R. 219: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. ROO- The Congress shall have Power . . . To Congress has the power to enact this legis- NEY of Florida, Mr. MARCHANT, and Mr. make all Laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: HUIZENGA.

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H.R. 230: Mr. ENGEL, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. NAD- H.R. 692: Mr. STAUBER, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. H.R. 962: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. DIAZ- LER, and Ms. WILD. TURNER, and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. BALART, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, H.R. 262: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 693: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. TURNER, Mr. COMER, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. CARTER of H.R. 276: Mr. WALDEN, Mr. KELLY of Mis- Mr. DELGADO, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. WALBERG, Georgia, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. sissippi, and Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. PERRY, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. WOMACK, and Mr. H.R. 296: Mrs. ROBY and Mr. BROOKS of Ala- BRINDISI, Ms. WEXTON, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. SPANO. bama. WALTZ, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. EVANS, Mr. EMMER, H.R. 978: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. H.R. 299: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mrs. NAPOLI- CARTWRIGHT, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, York, Mr. MCCAUL, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. HILL of TANO, and Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. GARAMENDI, California, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. LEVIN of Cali- H.R. 712: Mr. WALTZ, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. TED fornia, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BRINDISI. LIEU of California, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. PERRY, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. HUNTER, H.R. 714: Mr. GOODEN, Mr. BUDD, Mr. WEB- MCGOVERN, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. Mrs. LURIA, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. WEBER of STER of Florida, Mr. DAVIDSON of Ohio, and SMITH of Washington, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. Texas, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. PALMER. SPEIER, and Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 303: Mr. COHEN, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- H.R. 720: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 987: Mr. WELCH and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. vania, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mrs. RODGERS of H.R. 724: Mr. SOTO, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, H.R. 989: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. HARDER of Washington, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. BUCSHON, California, and Ms. WILD. Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. TURNER, Mr. and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 1002: Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. VELA. H.R. 728: Mr. COLE, Ms. WILD, and Mr. ENGEL, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. H.R. 309: Mr. MORELLE. O’HALLERAN. RYAN. H.R. 332: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 732: Miss RICE of New York, Mr. BRIN- H.R. 1004: Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 336: Mr. MAST, Mr. WALDEN, and Mr. DISI, Ms. HAALAND, and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. YARMUTH, and Ms. TITUS. FULCHER. H.R. 736: Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 1007: Mr. SUOZZI and Mr. NORCROSS. H.R. 339: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 740: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. H.R. 1008: Mr. MITCHELL. H.R. 365: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 756: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 1010: Mr. WELCH and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 367: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COMER, H.R. 759: Mr. CLAY, Mr. O’HALLERAN, Ms. H.R. 1011: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, and ESCOBAR, and Ms. GARCIA of Texas. H.R. 1012: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. RATCLIFFE. H.R. 762: Miss RICE of New York. H.R. 1013: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 369: Mr. TURNER. H.R. 784: Mr. WOMACK, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. H.R. 1019: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, H.R. 372: Mr. CARBAJAL and Mr. MAST, Mr. PENCE, Mr. TIMMONS, and Mr. Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. GARAMENDI. BURCHETT. DESJARLAIS, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 400: Mr. NORMAN, Mr. KIM, and Mr. H.R. 787: Mr. TURNER. Mr. GOLDEN, and Mr. KENNEDY. RUPPERSBERGER. H.R. 803: Mr. CRAWFORD. H.R. 1027: Mr. ESTES. H.R. 415: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 804: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 1044: Mr. GOLDEN, Mr. THORNBERRY, H.R. 437: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 806: Ms. NORTON. Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. KEN- H.R. 478: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 809: Mr. EVANS. NEDY, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. CART- H.R. 479: Mr. WEBER of Texas. H.R. 810: Mr. LANGEVIN. WRIGHT, Mr. SCHNEIDER, and Mr. RUSH. H.R. 489: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 811: Mrs. LESKO. H.R. 1049: Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 490: Mrs. ROBY. H.R. 813: Mr. HASTINGS and Mr. ESPAILLAT. H.R. 1050: Mr. MALINOWSKI and Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 500: Ms. SLOTKIN and Mrs. TRAHAN. H.R. 820: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 1055: Mrs. TRAHAN. H.R. 510: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. POCAN, Mr. H.R. 824: Mr. POSEY and Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 1059: Mr. WATKINS and Mr. WALKER. UPTON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. PASCRELL, Mrs. H.R. 837: Mr. HUDSON and Mr. JOYCE of H.R. 1066: Mr. YOHO and Mr. COX of Cali- HARTZLER, and Mr. BYRNE. Pennsylvania. fornia. H.R. 512: Ms. GARCIA of Texas. H.R. 845: Mr. HARDER of California. H.R. 1069: Mr. HASTINGS and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 516: Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 847: Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. POSEY, Mr. H.R. 1073: Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. TITUS, and H.R. 540: Mr. RUSH and Mr. BLUMENAUER. HUIZENGA, and Mr. WRIGHT. Ms. MENG. H.R. 553: Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. RUTHERFORD, H.R. 850: Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 1077: Mr. CLOUD and Mr. BUDD. Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. STEWART, and Mr. SCOTT H.R. 854: Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. H.R. 1080: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. PA- of Virginia. CICILLINE, and Mrs. MURPHY. NETTA, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. H.R. 555: Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. MICHAEL F. H.R. 856: Mr. WRIGHT, Mr. STAUBER, and ESHOO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and Mr. SOTO. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. SOTO, and Mr. Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 1108: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. BROWN of KHANNA. H.R. 870: Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. HASTINGS, and Maryland, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 573: Mr. BARR, Mr. JOHNSON of Lou- Ms. ADAMS. CARBAJAL, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. isiana, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 872: Mr. KATKO, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, COHEN, Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. CUM- GROTHMAN, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mr. SCHIFF. MINGS, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. RODNEY COLE, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. H.R. 874: Mr. MEEKS, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. WALTZ, CARTWRIGHT, Mr. PETERS, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. nois, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. and Mr. CLOUD. RYAN, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. ENGEL, FINKENAUER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. H.R. 578: Mr. LYNCH. Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. SOTO, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 579: Mr. HUNTER. MOULTON, Mr. KILMER, Mr. RUSH, Ms. GIBBS, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. H.R. 580: Mr. HUNTER. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. CRIST. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, H.R. 583: Miss RICE of New York, Mr. COL- H.R. 879: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. KILMER, Mr. KING of New York, Ms. LINS of New York, and Mr. SEAN PATRICK H.R. 882: Ms. SCANLON. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. LAWSON of MALONEY of New York. H.R. 886: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico Florida, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H.R. 587: Ms. WILD, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. and Mr. VARGAS. LYNCH, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MCCLINTOCK, Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 889: Ms. HILL of California. MALONEY of New York, Mr. MOONEY of West KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. MARCHANT, Mrs. ROBY, H.R. 900: Mr. SABLAN. Virginia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 915: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New PAPPAS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. PLASKETT, H.R. 588: Mr. PETERS. York. Mr. ROUDA, Mr. RYAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. STAN- H.R. 612: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. H.R. 919: Mr. SCHNEIDER. TON, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. TITUS, PALMER. H.R. 935: Mr. BYRNE. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 613: Mr. NORMAN, Mr. BRINDISI, Mr. H.R. 940: Mr. NORMAN. H.R. 1109: Mr. POCAN, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. HIMES, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 945: Mr. DEFAZIO and Ms. NORTON. SAN NICOLAS, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. LUETKEMEYER. H.R. 946: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. COOPER. SERRANO, and Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 621: Mr. LUETKEMEYER. H.R. 949: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 1126: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 625: Mr. BUDD. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. TURNER, Mr. H.R. 1134: Ms. TITUS. H.R. 628: Mr. NORMAN, Mrs. HARTZLER, and PALMER, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. MEAD- H.R. 1135: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. OWS, and Mr. MASSIE. H.R. 1140: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mrs. DEMINGS, H.R. 635: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 951: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 636: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. WILSON of H.R. 958: Ms. HAALAND. SCHULTZ, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Florida, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. TITUS. H.R. 961: Mr. MAST, Ms. KUSTER of New Georgia, and Ms. TITUS. H.R. 643: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY and Mr. RUSH. Hampshire, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 1142: Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. TORRES of Cali- H.R. 647: Mr. LOWENTHAL and Ms. LOFGREN. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. DELGADO, Mr. CON- fornia, Mr. DESAULNIER, and Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 652: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. NOLLY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LAWSON of H.R. 1146: Mr. CASE, Mr. HIGGINS of New H.R. 664: Mr. BUCSHON. Florida, Ms. WILD, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. York, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. LEVIN of Michi- H.R. 669: Ms. WATERS and Mrs. BEATTY. STEFANIK, Mr. KATKO, Mr. KING of New York, gan. H.R. 671: Mr. HUDSON. Mr. GAETZ, Mr. RYAN, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. H.J. Res. 2: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 689: Mr. MCGOVERN. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.J. Res. 4: Mr. RICE of South Carolina.

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H.J. Res. 20: Mr. RIGGLEMAN. H. Res. 60: Mr. CARBAJAL, Ms. ROYBAL- MCKINLEY, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. H.J. Res. 33: Mr. WELCH. ALLARD, Mr. LAMB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. GROTHMAN, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. H.J. Res. 35: Mr. HIMES, Ms. PORTER, Mr. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. KIL- LAMALFA, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. KING BRINDISI, and Mr. HIGGINS of New York. DEE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. TITUS, and Mr. of Iowa, and Mr. ROUZER. H.J. Res. 44: Mr. SIRES, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. LOWENTHAL. H. Res. 112: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. HASTINGS. SHALALA, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. H. Res. 72: Mr. FULCHER, Mr. COOK, Mr. H. Res. 116: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. TURNER, and H. Con. Res. 10: Mr. MOONEY of West Vir- JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. BERGMAN, Mr. HECK. ginia, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. MCKIN- Mr. EMMER, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. H. Res. 119: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. LEY, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. BANKS, Mr. GREEN of Ten- BERA, and Mr. CASE. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. BUDD, and Mr. nessee, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. H. Res. 124: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. HECK, Mr. CLINE. HAGEDORN, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mrs. MILLER, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. YARMUTH, Mrs. TORRES of Cali- H. Con. Res. 14: Mr. BEYER and Mrs. LURIA. BUCSHON, Mr. PENCE, Mr. KATKO, Mr. LONG, fornia, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- H. Con. Res. 15: Mr. DESAULNIER and Ms. Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, vania, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. COMER, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mrs. LEE of H. Res. 23: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. DUNN, Mr. FLORES, Mr. STEWART, Mr. Nevada, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, and Mr. MOULTON. WELCH, Mrs. LOWEY, and Ms. TITUS. GIANFORTE, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. TURNER, Mr. H. Res. 33: Mr. TAKANO. PALAZZO, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. f H. Res. 34: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. ARRINGTON, and Mr. STAUBER. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, and H. Res. 104: Mr. KILMER, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. Ms. TITUS. GARAMENDI, Ms. HAALAND, and Mr. WATKINS. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H. Res. 49: Mr. SPANO. H. Res. 106: Mr. COHEN, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H. Res. 54: Mr. WATKINS, Mr. BUCHANAN, MOORE, and Mr. RASKIN. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. SWALWELL H. Res. 110: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. BANKS, Mr. were deleted from public bills and reso- of California, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. SMITH of Mis- DAVIDSON of Ohio, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, souri, and Ms. TITUS. Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. WILSON of lutions, as follows: H. Res. 58: Ms. HOULAHAN. South Carolina, Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 940: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina.

N O T I C E (For conference report and statement, see proceedings of the House of February 13, 2019, in Book II.)

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 No. 28 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was MEASURE PLACED ON THE The negotiators also prevented last- called to order by the President pro CALENDAR—S. 464 minute efforts to hamstring the U.S. tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Immigrations and Customs Enforce- ment with an unprecedented statutory f understand there is a bill at the desk due for a second reading. limit on their ability to detain crimi- PRAYER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nal aliens in the interior of our coun- clerk will read the title of the bill for try. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Instead, here is what their agreement a second time. fered the following prayer: does provide. It provides another sig- The senior assistant legislative clerk Let us pray. nificant downpayment on the Presi- Almighty God, our refuge and read as follows: dent’s plan to secure our Nation’s bor- strength, Your Kingdom cannot be A bill (S. 464) to require the treatment of ders with new physical barriers and shaken. We praise You that more a lapse in appropriations as a mitigating keep American communities safe. It things are wrought by prayer than we condition when assessing financial consider- ations for security clearances, and for other provides nearly $1.4 billion for new bar- can imagine. We are grateful for Your purposes. riers in the Border Patrol’s highest pri- invitation to ask and receive, to seek ority areas—enough to build nearly Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, in and find, and to knock for doors to twice as many miles as were funded order to place the bill on the calendar open. last year. It gives ICE the capacity and under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- May this prayer that opens today’s the flexibility to continue responding ject to further proceedings. session be a springboard for our law- to surges in illegal immigration. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- makers to communicate with You continues to provide the President tion having been heard, the bill will be throughout the day. May they pause with appropriate reprogramming au- placed on the calendar. repeatedly during their challenging thority, so he can direct additional world to ask You for wisdom and guid- f funding toward urgent homeland secu- ance. Lord, empower the members of GOVERNMENT FUNDING rity priorities should circumstances re- their staffs and all who labor for lib- quire. Of course, in addition to all this, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, yes- erty to harness prayer power continu- the legislation will wrap up all our out- terday Chairman SHELBY, Ranking ously. standing regular appropriations bills Member LEAHY, and their House coun- and get the entire Federal Government We pray in Your powerful Name. terparts continued finalizing their leg- Amen. funded the right way. islative proposal to fund the govern- It goes without saying that neither f ment. Their negotiated solution would side is getting everything it wants. wrap up this year’s appropriations and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE That is the way it goes in divided gov- avoid another partial government shut- ernment. If the text of the bill reflects The President pro tempore led the down. the principles agreed to on Monday, it Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: As our colleagues hammer out the won’t be a perfect deal, but it will be a I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the final details, I would like to thank good deal. United States of America, and to the Repub- them again for their cooperative, bi- I hope that our colleagues will com- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, partisan efforts that have brought us plete the process of turning these prin- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. to this point. The agreement reached ciples into legislation soon and final on Monday was achieved because the f text that can become law before this conference committee set aside far-left Friday’s deadline. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME poison pills and utterly absurd de- We can’t let any unrelated, cynical, mands. None of these radical non- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. partisan plays get in the way of fin- starters was allowed to torpedo the DAINES). Under the previous order, the ishing this important process. I under- process. leadership time is reserved. stand, for example, that Speaker Notwithstanding weeks of over-the- PELOSI and House Democrats are ap- f top rhetoric from Speaker PELOSI, the parently objecting, believe it or not, to agreement did not cave to the far-left a modest extension of the Violence RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY demand that no more than a single dol- Against Women Act. They want this LEADER lar go toward new barriers on the authority to expire on Friday. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- southern border—no, indeed, it pro- Republicans believe that we should jority leader is recognized. vides well over a billion such dollars. follow standard procedure and extend

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There are new chairmen in sion. of the aisle would have recoiled at ef- this Congress of both the Senate and This proposal is outrageous enough forts to chill or even to prohibit a pri- House Judiciary Committees, and a on its face, but just wait until you hear vate citizen’s ability to speak. modest extension of this authority about all the new things the Democrat Let’s not forget, in every one of these would allow them to work on a longer Politician Protection Act would let cases, when these fuzzy, new lines and term reauthorization of this important this newly partisan FEC actually do. vague rules need enforcing, who has law. In addition, a modest extension of First, they turn it over to the party the final say? Why, it is the newly par- this law is consistent with how this of the President, so they have a clear tisan Federal Election Commission matter has been handled in the past. majority to go after the minority. But that determines who gets to speak and Every time a continuing resolution was let’s see what they can do. There are who doesn’t. My Democratic colleagues necessary in the past Congress, Repub- incredibly vague new standards that are trying to muddy the rule book and licans made sure it included an exten- seem tailor-made to give this partisan mount a hostile takeover of the ref- sion of VAWA. FEC the maximum latitude to penalize erees all at the same time. I don’t know what cynical ploy my or silence certain speech. You begin to Let me just close with this. Back in Democratic colleagues may be trying get the picture. Of course, this partisan 1974, as the creation of the FEC was de- to pull here, but surely no political ma- FEC is going to want to silence the bated here in this Chamber, California neuvering should be worth letting the voices of its opponents. Democratic Senator Alan Cranston Violence Against Women Act lapse this Let me give a few examples. gave this warning: ‘‘The FEC has such Friday, 2 days from now. It is time to The newly partisan FEC would be a potential for abuse in our democratic get this done. handed the ability to determine what society that the President should not f kind of speech is ‘‘campaign-related’’— be given power over the Commission.’’ growing its jurisdiction and widening Wise words. H.R. 1 its bureaucratic wingspan over more of Back then, a California Democrat Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, as I the public discourse, including issues of was warning against a partisan take- alluded to earlier this week, I have a the day and not just elections. over of the American electoral system. feeling this conference is just getting Private citizens, for example, would It is the distinguished Member of the started discussing Speaker PELOSI’s be required to make the government House from San Francisco, Speaker signature bill, H.R. 1. I, for one, am aware of times they spend even small PELOSI, who is now, today, eager to continue shining the spotlight amounts of money in engaging in First cheerleading for that very change. on the Democrat Politician Protection Amendment activities. Private citizens The Democratic Party has changed Act and asking why, exactly, Wash- have to notify the government if they its views on this subject a lot in the ington Democrats are so intent on as- are going to engage in spending small last 45 years, but the purpose of the signing themselves a whole lot more amounts of money on First Amend- FEC has not changed one bit, and nei- power over what American citizens can ment activities—on expressing them- ther has the importance of the First say about politics, how we can say it, selves—or they will face penalties. Amendment. and how we cast our ballots. More speech would fall into this cat- Remember, among the many fairly egory whereby Americans would have f blatant power plays built into this leg- to dutifully notify Federal bureaucrats CONCLUSION OF MORNING islation is a naked attempt to turn our that they are speaking their minds or BUSINESS neutral Federal Election Commission else pay a fine. To put it another way, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning into a partisan weapon. The FEC is a it is free speech as long as you fill out business is closed. body that, since Watergate and for ob- government forms and mail a couple of vious reasons, has had an even-num- carbon copies to Washington. f bered membership and equal division In other cases, the Democrats want EXECUTIVE SESSION between the two parties. Enforcement to impose stunningly vague, broad, and and penalty require both parties to potentially unconstitutional restric- agree, or at least one Commissioner tions on the abilities of all kinds of ad- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR from one party has to agree with three vocacy groups—on all sides of the po- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Commissioners of the other party. This litical spectrum—to exercise their con- the previous order, the Senate will pro- is meant to ensure that complaints are stitutional right to speak out about ceed to executive session to resume evaluated on their substance, not for elected politicians and their positions consideration of the following nomina- purely political considerations. on substantive issues. tion, which the clerk will report. I guess Speaker PELOSI and her col- Let’s go over that again because I The senior assistant legislative clerk leagues are tired of playing fair and know this is a technical subject. read the nomination of William trying to persuade the old-fashioned Under the guise of cracking down on Pelham Barr, of Virginia, to be Attor- way because the Democrat Politician ‘‘super PAC coordination,’’ the Demo- ney General. Protection Act would take the FEC crats want to give a partisan FEC new Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I down to a five-member body and give powers to prohibit advocacy groups suggest the absence of a quorum. sitting Presidents—listen to this one— from weighing in on politicians’ job The PRESIDING OFFICER. The it would give sitting Presidents the performances and the issues of the day clerk will call the roll. power to appoint the Chairperson. under a broad set of new conditions. The senior assistant legislative clerk They would turn the FEC into a na- Washington Democrats want individual proceeded to call the roll. kedly partisan body and give the sit- American citizens, civic groups, trade Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask ting President the power to appoint the associations, labor unions, and non- unanimous consent that the order for Chairperson—where his or her party profits to face more restrictions, more the quorum call be rescinded. would have a 3-to-2 advantage—who hurdles, and more potential penalties The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without holds the keys to determine whom to for daring to have opinions about the objection, it is so ordered. investigate and what enforcement to political races that decide who goes to pursue. Washington in the first place. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER The evenness of the FEC is a vital Call me old-fashioned, but I remem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The way to ensuring that Americans’ polit- ber when both political parties were Democratic leader is recognized. ical speech and campaigns for public more interested in trying to win de- GOVERNMENT FUNDING office are regulated fairly and bates than in trying to shut down de- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, we evenhandedly. Of course, that needs to bates. This will be an FEC designed to have a clear and obvious way to avoid be done on a bipartisan basis, but the stifle free speech and tilt the playing another government shutdown in 48 Democrats want to throw that right field in the direction of the President’s hours. The conference committee has

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.001 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1287 done its job. It has forged a bipartisan uncertainty of the President’s signa- the courts will uphold these unpopular agreement that would keep the govern- ture. So I repeat my request: President positions. ment open through September as well Trump, say you will sign this bill. Re- Mr. Park has a long and detailed as provide additional border security. move the ax hanging over everyone’s record of support for the most conserv- As with all bipartisan agreements, it head. To make progress in our democ- ative legal causes. A judge is asked to is the product of compromise. Each racy, you have to accept the give-and- interpret the law rather than make the side gave a little; each side got a little. take. You have to accept some conces- law, to apply fairly the legal principles The conferees deserve our praise for sions. You have to be willing to com- set forth by precedent, not reread the their hard work, their commitment, promise. Constitution to fit the political cause and their success. Any American President who says of the moment. This agreement is the last train leav- my way or no way does a real dis- Mr. Park’s career does not give me ing the station away from another service to the American people. Presi- the confidence that he can be an impar- dreaded government shutdown. The dent Trump, in politics, to quote the tial arbiter on the Second Circuit. I last time we were all in this situation, Rolling Stones, ‘‘You can’t always get will oppose his nomination, and I will the President signaled his support for a what you want.’’ It is time to put the urge my colleagues to do the same. government funding bill, only for him months of shutdown politics behind us. Now, in the not-so-distant past, my to retreat at the last possible mo- NOMINATION OF MICHAEL PARK objection to this nomination would ment—precipitating the longest shut- Mr. President, on another matter, mean that the chairman of the Judici- down in our history. It was the Trump today the Judiciary Committee is hold- ary Committee would not move for- shutdown, and he now seems to admit ing a confirmation hearing on the nom- ward with the nomination out of re- that again. ination of Mr. Michael Park for the spect for home State Senators in the No one wants to see a rerun of that Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which blue-slip tradition—but not in this movie. The President must not repeat covers my home State of New York. Congress, not with this Republican ma- his mistakes of the recent past. I have always assessed judges on jority. President Trump, sign this bill. three criteria: excellence, moderation, Since the election of President Neither side got everything it wanted diversity. While Michael Park satisfies Trump, Senate Republicans, led by in this bill, but both sides wanted to the first and third prongs of my test, Leader MCCONNELL, Chairman GRASS- avoid another shutdown—Democrats he fails miserably on the second— LEY, and now Chairman GRAHAM, have and Republicans, House and Senate. modification. unceremoniously discarded the blue- President Trump, sign this bill. Mr. Park has spent much of his ca- slip tradition. My colleagues on the The parameters of the deal are good. reer working in opposition to civil other side will say it is because we It provides additional funding for rights and seeking to advance the haven’t worked with them in a timely smart, effective border security. Let rightwing agenda that lies at the very manner to fill these vacancies, but let’s me repeat that. It does not fund the core of the Federalist Society’s mis- not kid ourselves. This is about one President’s wall, but it does fund smart sion. Mr. Park is currently working to thing and one thing alone—the desire border security that both parties sup- defend the Trump administration’s ef- of the Republican majority to ram port. It also provides humanitarian as- fort to insert a citizenship question through more of the Federalist Soci- sistance and beefs up security at our into the 2020 census—a cynical effort to ety’s handpicked, hard-right judges. ports of entry. Though it hasn’t been discourage people from responding to Last Congress, the majority con- discussed much during the negotia- the census. firmed two judges over the blue-slip ob- tions, the passage of this agreement He has been on the frontlines of the jections of Democratic Senators BALD- clears the way for the six bipartisan effort to dismantle affirmative action WIN and CASEY. A third, Ryan Bounds, appropriations bills that have lan- policies in education. In 2012, he sub- would have been confirmed over the ob- guished. These bills contain important mitted an amicus brief to the Supreme jections of Senators WYDEN and priorities, including more support for Court, writing on behalf of the peti- MERKLEY if not for Senator SCOTT’s infrastructure, housing, Tribal tioner who sought to have the univer- principled objection to Bounds’ past healthcare, the census, and money to sity’s use of race, as one consideration racist writings. combat the opioid crisis. I look forward among many, in the admissions process The practice continues, unfortu- to passing all of these appropriations struck down as unconstitutional. nately, in this Congress. Last week, bills, alongside the DHS agreement, He is currently representing the the Judiciary Committee voted along this week. plaintiffs in a suit challenging Har- party lines to advance an additional One of the last things that has to be vard’s affirmative action policy. He has four circuit court nominees over the dealt with is the negotiating of a good worked to deny women’s reproductive blue-slip objections of five Democratic compromise to fix some of the prob- freedoms when he represented the Senators—BROWN, MURRAY, CANTWELL, lems that have been created by the State of Kansas against a challenge to BOOKER, MENENDEZ—and in the coming Trump shutdown. We are trying to get its attempt to defund Planned Parent- weeks, the committee will move for- the conferees to approve a proposal to hood and ban it from participating in ward with two additional court nomi- deal with Federal contractors. Thou- the State Medicaid Program. nees over the objections of Ranking sands of Federal contractors have not In 2012, he submitted a brief to the Member FEINSTEIN and Senator HATCH. been reimbursed from the 35-day shut- Supreme Court in NFIB v. Sebelius Last Congress, we worked with the down. This issue is still hanging in the urging the Court to strike down the en- White House to move eight New York balance. The Republicans should join tire Affordable Care Act. This nominee judges—one circuit, seven district— the junior Senator from Minnesota and rather wants to get rid of the whole through the Judiciary Committee in a the Democrats in approving this legis- ACA. bipartisan way. That is how it should lation as soon as possible. If the American people knew the kind work. I would like to cooperate on New The contractors, many of them just of nominees President Trump is nomi- York judges this Congress, but the con- working people, are in the same boat as nating and the kind of nominees the tinued consideration of Michael Park, government employees, except they Republican majority is supporting, so combined with the majority’s clear in- haven’t gotten their backpay. They against everything they believe in— tentions to ignore the blue-slip tradi- should. No one should stand in the way America believes in Roe v. Wade, tion, makes this very difficult, if not of that. It is just not fair to them. America believes in keeping the ACA, impossible. I know the leader is proud They were hostages, just like the gov- America believes in voting rights—if of what he is doing on judges. I don’t ernment workers were hostages. So I they knew all these details, they would think history will look very kindly on hope we can include that in these final be appalled, and our Republican col- it; A, putting such hard-right judges, so hours of negotiations. It is very impor- leagues rarely bring these things to the against what the American people be- tant. floor legislatively. They know they lieve, in office. History will not look Now, the only remaining obstacle to would be roundly defeated, but it is kindly on that as their decisions come avoiding a government shutdown is the sort of an end run—pick judges who in down; but second, eliminating the last

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.002 S13FEPT1 S1288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 vestiges of bipartisanship as we select the President’s authority to act on vide Congress and the American public judges. matters which concern him or his own with the full accounting of the Mueller NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR conduct.’’ investigation, including any report pre- Mr. President, finally, the Senate Mr. Barr went on to explain that, in pared by the special counsel himself. will soon resume debate on the nomi- his view, President Trump would have Secondly, I asked him in writing to nation of William Barr to be the Attor- virtually unlimited authority over the commit to protecting all investiga- ney General. I oppose this for many Executive branch. As he said in his tions into matters surrounding Presi- reasons, and later today I will join my memo, the President ‘‘alone is the Ex- dent Trump and the 2016 election. Democratic colleagues during debate ecutive branch. As such, he is the sole Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- time to lay out my opposition to this repository of all Executive powers con- sent that these two letters be printed nominee. ferred by the Constitution. Thus, the in the RECORD. I yield the floor. full measure of law enforcement au- There being no objection, the mate- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- thority is placed in the President’s rial was ordered to be printed in the ator from California. hands, and no limit is placed on the RECORD, as follows: Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I kinds of cases subject to his control U.S. SENATE, thank the leader for his comments. I and supervision.’’ Washington, DC, January 17, 2019. want to just say that the Democrats on That is page 11 of the memo. MR. BARR: I very much appreciated your the Judiciary Committee agree with Importantly, based on these conclu- responses to questions before the Committee him, and on their behalf, I would like sions, Mr. Barr asserts that certain and hearing directly from you on many im- to make the following comments. portant issues. As I noted during the hear- Presidential actions—including firing ing, ensuring access to Mueller’s findings Last week, the Judiciary Committee FBI Director James Comey or telling voted on the nomination of William and recommendations—unchanged—is of ut- the FBI to go easy on Michael Flynn— most importance. To this end, I and others Barr to be Attorney General of the is never obstruction of justice. asked you about releasing the report as United States. All Democrats voted In fact, Mr. Barr even said that ‘‘the drafted from the Special Counsel. When I against the nomination. There are rea- President’s discretion in these areas first asked you, you clearly stated you would sons. has long been considered ‘absolute,’ provide the report. Specifically, I asked, There is no question that Mr. Barr is and his decisions exercising this discre- ‘‘Will you commit to making any report qualified. He previously served as At- Mueller produces at the conclusion of his in- tion are presumed to be regular and are torney General from 1991 to 1993, and vestigation available to Congress and to the generally deemed nonreviewable.’’ public? And you responded, ‘‘As I said in my he has had a long legal career, but the That is page 10 in the memo. question before us is whether Mr. Barr statement, I am going to make as much in- This is a stunning legal argument. formation available as I can consistent with is the right choice to lead the Justice Taken to its natural conclusion, Mr. the rules and regulations that are part of the Department, at this time, with this Barr’s analysis squarely places this special counsel regulations.’’ President, when there are currently President above the law. To argue that I then asked, ‘‘Will you commit to making several active investigations that im- the President has no check on his au- any report on the obstruction of justice pub- plicate this President, his campaign, lic?’’ You responded, ‘‘That is the same an- thority flies in the face of our constitu- his advisers, and/or his inner circle. swer. Yes.’’ tional principles of checks and bal- The answer for me and the Judiciary Later as others pressed you on these an- Committee Democrats is no. Let me ances and should be concerning to swers you expanded by saying: ‘‘As the rules stand now, people should be explain why. Five months before being Democrats and Republicans. Mr. Barr’s views about the power of aware that the rules I think say that the named for the Attorney General posi- the President are especially troubling Special Counsel will prepare a summary re- tion, Mr. Barr wrote an extensive 19- port on any prosecutive or declination deci- page, single-spaced memo in which he in light of his refusal to commit to making the special counsel’s findings sions, and that that shall be confidential and provided great detail and legal argu- shall be treated as any other declination or ments for his view of the President’s and the report publicly available, and prosecutive material within the Depart- absolute authority. Mr. Barr then his refusal to agree to protect the ment.’’ shared and discussed that memo with other investigations into President In fact the regulations state, ‘‘At the con- the White House Counsel and the Presi- Trump. clusion of the Special Counsel’s work, he or When I asked Mr. Barr about this at she shall provide the Attorney General with dent’s defense lawyers. a confidential report explaining the prosecu- In this memo, Mr. Barr outlined his the hearing, he said, in his own words, that he would ‘‘make as much informa- tion or declination decisions reached by the views on Special Counsel Mueller’s in- Special Counsel.’’ vestigation into possible obstruction of tion available as I can consistent with As you may be aware, there is nothing in justice, the unitary executive, and the rules and regulations that are part the regulations saying the report should be whether a President can, in fact, be in- of the special counsel regulations.’’ ‘‘treated as any other’’ Department mate- dicted. When others pressed him, he changed rial, nor is there anything defining confiden- One example, Mr. Barr argued that his answer to suggest that he may in- tial. Finally, there is no language in the reg- Special Counsel Mueller should not be stead release a summary of the special ulations indicating that Congress cannot have access—especially when the materials allowed to question the President counsel’s findings. This is not accept- able. There is nothing in existing law in question relate to a completed investiga- about obstruction of justice—point 1. tion. He concluded that the law does not or regulations that prevents the Attor- It is also worth noting that in the most re- apply to the President if it conflicts ney General from sharing the special cent past practice, the Department has pro- with a broad view of Executive author- counsel’s report and underlying factual vided Congress with investigative reports ity, and that view is often referred to findings with the American public. and other materials, including notes and as the unitary executive. Many of us believe this report is sem- summaries of witness interviews. Specifi- Under this belief, conflict of interest inal to the Presidency, and the public cally, with regard to the investigation into laws cannot and do not apply to the must be able to read it. Secretary Clinton the Department provided In addition, as part of our oversight investigative reports, as well as notes and President of the United States because, summaries of witness interviews. As you tes- as Mr. Barr writes in his memo, ‘‘to responsibilities, Congress routinely re- tified ‘‘the country needs a credible resolu- apply them would impermissibly quests and receives confidential infor- tion of these issues’’ which argues in favor of ‘disempower’ the President from super- mation related to closed investiga- complete transparency and public disclosure vising a class of cases that the Con- tions. In fact, recently Congress asked of as much information as possible, con- stitution grants him the authority to for and received investigative informa- sistent with national security and active law supervise. Under the Constitution, the tion, including transcripts of FBI enforcement needs. I would appreciate your response on this as President’s authority over law enforce- interviews of witnesses involved in the examination of Secretary Clinton’s quickly as possible, and prior to the Commit- ment matters is necessarily all-encom- tee’s consideration of your nomination in passing.’’ emails. This matter should be treated our Executive Business meetings. Read the memo. This is on page 11. no differently. Sincerely, Further, Mr. Barr asserted that ‘‘the After Mr. Barr’s hearing, I sent him DIANNE FEINSTEIN, Constitution, itself, places no limit on two letters. First, I asked him to pro- U.S. Senator.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.003 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1289 U.S. SENATE, However, this qualification of ‘‘a our Nation’s history, we must have an Washington, DC, , 2019. bona fide, lawful investigation’’ is all Attorney General who is objective and WILLIAM P. BARR, important. In his 19-page memo, Mr. who is clearly committed to protecting Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Barr clearly wrote this: ‘‘The full the interests of the people, the coun- Washington, DC. DEAR MR. BARR: I am writing to follow up measure of law enforcement authority try, and the Constitution.—not the on my January 17 letter about Special Coun- is placed in the President’s hands, and President. sel Mueller’s investigation, and regarding no limit is placed on the kinds of cases I yield the floor. other investigations that implicate the subject to his control and supervision,’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- President’s interests. As you know, you were including ‘‘matters in which he has an ator from North Dakota. asked numerous questions about both the interest.’’ I really see why he was nom- S. 47 Mueller investigation as well as investiga- inated. This is the offering of complete tions in the Southern District of New York, Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, we are Eastern District of Virginia, and District of protection from the law by the Attor- doing a number of important things in Columbia. ney General—future Attorney General, the Senate this week. As raised at your hearing, it is imperative if he should become one. Last night, we passed the Natural Re- that all of these investigations be free from Mr. Barr went on to argue that if the sources Management Act. This is a bi- any interference and allowed to continue. In President determined ‘‘an investiga- partisan package of more than 100 indi- your June 2018 memo, you took the position tion was bogus, the President ulti- that ‘‘no limit is placed on the kinds of cases vidual bills that will help protect our mately had legitimate grounds for ex- natural resources, spur economic devel- subject to [the President’s] control and su- ercising his supervisory powers to stop pervision,’’ including ‘‘matters in which he opment, increase access to public has an interest.’’ While you testified that the matter.’’ This would mean that the lands, and much more. you would not stop these investigations, you President could stop the Mueller inves- I was very pleased that my Custer qualified your answer by saying ‘‘if I thought tigation, which the President has re- County Airport Conveyance Act, which it was a lawful investigation.’’ When asked if peatedly described as a ‘‘witch hunt’’ I introduced with the other Members of the President could fire prosecutors on these and ‘‘hoax.’’ the South Dakota delegation, was in- cases, you responded that ‘‘the President is It also means that if Donald Trump cluded in this bill. This legislation will free to fire his, you know, officials that he decided the Southern District of New give Custer County Airport full owner- has appointed.’’ York’s investigation was, in Mr. Barr’s This gives you, and the President, consid- ship of the land on which it operates words, ‘‘bogus,’’ the President would erable discretion and power over these inves- and allow the airport to make improve- have the right to stop the investiga- tigations. I therefore ask for your commit- ments to its facilities. tion. Think about that. Think about ment that these investigations will be al- Custer County Airport supports busi- lowed to proceed without interference, and the ramifications of that. ness and recreational aviation and fire for an explanation of how you will safeguard When Senator BLUMENTHAL asked suppression efforts in the Black Hills their independence and integrity, if con- Mr. Barr during his hearing, ‘‘If the region, and I am pleased that this bill firmed. President fired a United States attor- Thank you for your attention to these im- will increase the airport’s ability to ney, would you support continuing that portant matters. serve this area of South Dakota. investigation, even under the civil Sincerely, I am grateful to Chairman MUR- servants, the career prosecutors, who DIANNE FEINSTEIN, KOWSKI for her leadership on this im- would remain?’’ U.S. Senator. portant lands package, as well as to Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I did not receive Mr. Barr replied, ‘‘Yeah . . . I be- Ranking Member MANCHIN and all of the courtesy of a response to either let- lieve, regardless of who or what outside those who worked on these bills at the ter. the department is trying to influence Here is a man seeking approval of his what is going on, every decision within committee level. appointment. The ranking member of the department relating to enforce- NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR the Judiciary Committee sends him a ment, the attorney general has to de- Mr. President, last night, the Senate letter asking two very valid questions, termine independently that—that it is moved forward on William Barr’s nomi- and there is no response. That told me a lawful action.’’ nation to be Attorney General. We will something very loud and clear. Think about that. The Attorney Gen- have the final vote on that nomination Over the past year, we have seen sev- eral becomes the arbiter, independ- later this week. eral other investigations arising out of ently, of what a lawful action com- The President made an outstanding the Southern District of New York, the prises. But, again, according to this choice with Mr. Barr. Mr. Barr is emi- Eastern District of Virginia, and the memo, firing a U.S. attorney, even if it nently qualified to be Attorney Gen- District of Columbia, where prosecu- implicates the President’s own per- eral. In fact, he has already been Attor- tors are looking into crimes involving sonal interests, is a lawful action by ney General—under President George foreign donations into the Trump inau- the President. H.W. Bush. He also served as Assistant guration committee, money laun- During this hearing, Mr. Barr stated Attorney General in the Office of Legal dering, campaign finance violations, as that ‘‘the President can fire a U.S. at- Counsel at the Department of Justice well as possible efforts by Russian torney. They are a presidential ap- and as Deputy Attorney General. agents to assist the Trump campaign pointment.’’ He has won respect from both sides of during the election. When asked about The meaning of this is clear: Pros- the aisle. He has been confirmed by the these investigations at his hearing, Mr. ecutors in these cases can be fired arbi- Senate without opposition—not once, Barr refused to pledge they would be trarily by the President of the United not twice, but three times. He was protected from interference. He refused States under his plenary authority. unanimously confirmed as Attorney to pledge that these valid investiga- As I said at the outset, the question General under George H.W. Bush in a tions would be protected from inter- is whether Mr. Barr is the right person Democrat-controlled Senate. Then-Ju- ference. for the job at this time. The memo that diciary Committee Chairman Joe For example, Senator COONS asked, I am quoting from I spent a full day Biden described him as ‘‘a heck of an ‘‘If the President ordered you to stop reading and thinking about, and it was honorable guy.’’ the [Southern District of New York] in- the most extreme case for Presidential Senator LEAHY also spoke at that vestigation in which someone identi- power that I have ever read. In and of time, expressing his belief that Mr. fied as individual one is implicated, itself, it gives me cause to believe this BARR would be ‘‘an independent voice would you do that?’’ is why—I could be wrong, but this is for all Americans.’’ Mr. Barr responded that ‘‘every deci- why he received that nomination. Today, Mr. Barr continues to earn re- sion within the department has to be Given the broad implications of Pres- spect from Democrats. The ranking made based on the attorney general’s idential power and unlimited control member on the Judiciary Committee independent conclusion and assessment Mr. Barr believes this President has noted in January: that it’s in accordance with the law, so over law enforcement matters, I cannot He’s obviously very smart. He was attor- I would not stop a bona fide lawful in- support this nominee to serve as Attor- ney general before. No one can say he isn’t vestigation.’’ ney General. At this critical time in qualified.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.001 S13FEPT1 S1290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 Mr. Barr is extremely smart and emi- ferences in this body, one thing we act as if the government will once nently qualified. He would be a judi- ought to have absolute, complete again be shut down at the end of this cious, thoughtful, and independent At- agreement on is that the United States week. This is just plain mismanage- torney General, whose allegiance would of America cannot afford another gov- ment of government by the Trump ad- be to, as he said, ‘‘the rule of law, the ernment shutdown. ministration. It is another example of Constitution, and the American peo- The last shutdown, which President the disrespect this White House has ple.’’ I hope the Senate will quickly Trump was so proud to initiate, cost shown to our Federal workforce. confirm him in a bipartisan fashion. our economy—and this is the lowest es- In Virginia, over the past few weeks, GOVERNMENT FUNDING timate we could find so we don’t look Senator KAINE and I have spent a lot of Mr. President, the final order of busi- like we are overstating—an estimated time listening to Federal workers. We ness this week is funding the govern- $6 billion. heard from Federal workers who had to ment. I am very pleased and encour- The truth is, that number hardly re- pull their kids out of daycare and send them away to relatives because they aged that Chairman SHELBY and his flects the human cost of this self-in- counterparts have reached an agree- flicted disaster our country was led couldn’t meet those daycare expenses if they weren’t getting paid and folks ment ‘‘in principle’’ to fully fund the into. A recent survey found that 62 per- who missed student loan payments or government and fund important border cent of Federal workers depleted most literally had to choose between their security measures. or all of their emergency savings, 42 medications and paying rent. Now, No one wants another government percent of Federal workers took on these workers have started to receive shutdown. I am very glad Democrats debt to pay bills or other expenses, and some of their backpay, and many of abandoned their efforts to force a cap 25 percent tapped their retirement ac- them have not received all of their on the number of individuals that Im- counts. If you tap your IRA, you pay tax penalties, and you get none of that backpay from the shutdown. migration and Customs Enforcement The truth is, those Federal workers reimbursed. could detain in the interior of the who drew down their savings or in- Listen to this: 25 percent of our Fed- country. If Democrats’ enforcement curred a tax penalty from taking eral workers who were the victims of cap had been adopted, Immigration and money from their IRA or who took an this shutdown—25 percent of our Fed- Customs Enforcement would have been advance on their credit card are not eral workers, during this shutdown, forced to release criminals already in made whole by receiving backpay be- had to visit a food bank. If you work detention onto our Nation’s streets. I cause they have incurred penalties that for the United States of America, the am pleased that Democrats decided to will never be made up, beyond the psy- greatest Nation in the world, and you separate themselves from the radical chic damage that is taking place with are asked to show up to work without anti-border-security wing of their their families. party. Instead, the deal will now give pay, you should not have to visit a food But even if we accept that most of Immigration and Customs Enforcement bank. the Federal workers will ultimately the flexibility it needs to address I spent most of my career in the pri- get their backpay, that is not the case surges of illegal immigration at our vate sector, and I am proud of those ac- for thousands of Federal contractors in southern border. tivities, but I know very few folks who Virginia and around the country. Quite I am also very glad Democrats moved work for any of my companies who honestly, the nightmare is not over. from their insistence on zero funding would have continued to show up day The President’s decision to finally re- for physical barriers at the border. Bar- in and day out to do their jobs if they open the government didn’t magically riers are an essential element of border were going for 35 days without pay— undo 35 days of missed pay. Unfortu- security, and I am pleased this com- and 35 days without pay where, frank- nately, no one from the White House promise will allow 55 new miles of ly, you had some Members of the so- could be bothered to meet with any of physical barriers in the Rio Grande called board, the Congress, who showed these folks, whether it be Federal Valley’s sector, which is a high-pri- no appreciation at all for their suf- workers or contractors who were hurt ority area for the Border Patrol. That fering and many who said they didn’t by this government shutdown. If they is double the number of new miles pro- mind if that shutdown continued in- had, they would know how much pain vided in fiscal year 2018 and nearly definitely. this President’s shutdown continues to three times as many as would have Those fellow Americans are Federal inflict on Federal contractors, particu- been available under a continuing reso- workers, contractors, private busi- larly low- and middle-income workers. lution. nesses that support Federal installa- I spent the last couple of months, the I thank Chairman SHELBY and Mem- tions or the campground outside the last month and a half listening to these bers of both parties who have been Shenandoah National Park or the res- folks describe the anxiety of not know- working on a funding and border secu- taurant outside Petersburg National ing when their next paycheck will rity deal, as well as the staffers who Battlefield—not just Federal employ- come or if it will come at all. have worked nights and weekends, to ees, folks in the private sector as well Sometimes when we think about Fed- help develop this agreement. I look for- endured tremendous hardship because eral contractors, we think about high- ward to reviewing the final language the President decided to use their live- priced folks, many of whom do a good and voting on a final funding and bor- lihoods as a bargaining chip. That job working for our government, many der security package later this week. can’t happen again. in my State. Sometimes that is the I yield the floor. While I want to always try to be opti- image of a Federal contractor. I won- I suggest the absence of a quorum. mistic and appreciate the bipartisan der if most of the Members of this body The PRESIDING OFFICER. The agreement that has been reached by realize that the people who clean the clerk will call the roll. the budget negotiators, unfortunately, toilets at the Smithsonian or serve the The senior assistant legislative clerk we find ourselves in the same spot food at the cafeteria in the Smithso- proceeded to call the roll. right now—potentially just days away nian are Federal contractors, and for Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask from another Trump shutdown. the 35 days of the government shut- unanimous consent that the order for The President said he is not happy, down—they have no recourse at this the quorum call be rescinded. but he won’t say whether he will sign moment in time. They are struggling The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the bipartisan deal that came from the as we speak, and they will continue to objection, it is so ordered. conference committee. Let’s be clear. struggle if Congress doesn’t take ad- GOVERNMENT FUNDING The uncertainty itself is having a nega- vantage of this opportunity—if we get Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I appre- tive impact on the operation of the this deal signed by Friday and keep the ciate the bipartisan conversation that Federal Government and costing tax- government open—to make good on our is going on with the chair, and I hope payer dollars each and every day that commitment to those contractors as more of that will go on. That really is this cloud hangs over the government. well. If we end up with the alternative a little bit of why I rise today, because Agencies are already interrupting in- and the government shuts down again, I hope and pray that if there—while we vestigations and canceling trainings these folks’ lives—at least their eco- have many legitimate policy dif- and meetings. They are being forced to nomic lives—will be in jeopardy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.007 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1291 A number of small businesses— independence. Over 45,000 disabled chair of the National Prayer Breakfast. women-owned businesses, minority Americans work as Federal contractors I would like to offer my conclusions businesses, veteran-owned businesses— through the AbilityOne Program. I briefly here on the floor. that tried, through this last 35-day know this program is very successful in I have weighed carefully over several shutdown, to keep their workers on Delaware. The Senator from Delaware weeks William Barr’s nomination to payroll had to take that money out of will speak on it shortly. serve as the next Attorney General. their business pockets to try to make I have met contractors who are dou- Initially, I have to say, I was greatly ends meet. But after a couple of weeks, ble amputees, veterans with PTSD, and encouraged that the President nomi- a lot of them couldn’t afford to do that. folks with physical and intellectual nated a nominee whose service had in- Those businesses have shut down. disabilities. They are able to live nor- cluded leadership roles in the Justice Years and in certain cases decades of mal lives and contribute to society be- Department, including Attorney Gen- work down the drain, not because they cause of these Federal contractor jobs. eral of the United States. did something that was mismanage- For many of them, these jobs are more However, I believe my responsibility ment, not because they did something than about pay. It is about respect. It to assess Mr. Barr’s candidacy requires that was irresponsible, not because is about being valued and part of a me to consider his entire record, in- they weren’t providing the taxpayers community, part of a team at the of- cluding his recent writings, his state- with the full value of their work, but fices they work in. They suffer more ments, and his work, and to focus on because we here in Congress and the than just about anyone when their life- his ability to actually meet the test of White House couldn’t come to a com- line—that source of income, independ- our current time. Having met with him mon agreement on the most basic re- ence, and dignity—is cut off because of in person, having questioned him dur- sponsibility of government, which is to a government shutdown. ing the Judiciary Committee’s con- keep the doors open and the lights on. I will close with something a Federal firmation hearing, having reviewed his I held a roundtable recently with a contractor named Constance told me record, and having reviewed his written contractor in Springfield, VA. A con- last week. Even though she and her answers to questions submitted for the tractor there named Barbara told me team of custodians still face tremen- record, I ultimately believe Mr. Barr she is behind on her rent and had to dous financial hardship, she told me does not meet this test. I am not con- take her granddaughter out of daycare that she remains hopeful. She is hope- fident that he will uphold the Attorney because she can’t pay the bills. Now, ful because she and her coworkers are General’s critical role in defending the she is glad she is back at work, but now back to work, and she is hopeful Department of Justice as an institu- that 35 days with no pay—unless we because people in this Chamber are fi- tion and in ensuring that the special rectify that with this deal that may nally starting to listen to folks like counsel’s investigation proceeds with come to pass before the weekend, she is her. independence and, by so doing, restores still left in the cold. Another at that I share her hope that the Senate will the trust of the American people in the same roundtable told me she had to have the decency and the basic human- rule of law. choose between food and medicine. ity to make sure, one, that we don’t In weighing his nomination, the A couple of weeks ago, I met a con- close down this government come Fri- memo Mr. Barr chose to author in June tractor named John, an Afghanistan day, and two, that when we come to 2018—and to submit—criticizing the veteran, who was picking up groceries this deal, we take that moment—and I special counsel’s investigation into ob- at the food bank in Arlington because see colleagues from both sides of the struction of justice, I concluded was the shutdown wiped out his savings. We aisle. We have gotten the CBO score. It significant and could not be ignored. had some press, but John didn’t want is scored to make sure the backpay for Mr. Barr tried to narrow or minimize to go on camera. He was a little bit em- the contractors, with an emphasis to- the import of this memo by saying it barrassed that he had to pick up food ward low-income contractors, under was a specific application to a par- at the food bank. This is someone who $50,000—the cost would be at $1 billion. ticular statute. The fact remains that is a veteran. This is someone who con- That is the CBO score. We ought to his memo is rooted in and embraces an tinued to serve in terms of protecting make sure that these people’s lives— exceptionally broad theory of execu- the country. Thirty-five days without that the work they do is valued. tive power that could threaten not pay. With the status quo—he will never I hope, as we have this bipartisan only the special counsel’s investigation get those lost earnings back if we don’t deal to avoid the shutdown, that we but a lot of our current understanding rectify that this week. can also make it right for the folks of the scope and reach of Executive Another contractor named Joseph, who oftentimes many of us don’t see— power. who works as a custodian at the De- who clean the buildings, serve the food, When I asked him if he had sent partment of the Interior, told me this: many folks from the disabled commu- other lengthy, detailed legal memos he We work just as hard as anyone else. We nity—who rely upon us to do the right had researched and written himself to need our backpay so we can catch up on our thing. the Department of Justice as a private bills and survive. Congress should pass this backpay citizen, he could only cite that one The remarkable thing is, for some of for Federal contractors legislation. The memo from this year, dealing critically these janitors and custodial workers, President should sign it, and if the with the special counsel’s investiga- on buildings that were open, they had President doesn’t, the Congress should tion. to continue to work and still don’t get override his veto. At his nomination hearing in the backpay. Let’s make sure, as we did with Fed- committee, I sought simple and con- One of the most heartbreaking things eral workers, that they will always be crete assurances from Mr. Barr that he was listening to these contractors talk assured that they will get their back- would give the special counsel’s ongo- about the shame—the shame of being pay. Let’s make sure that contractors ing investigation the independence and treated as if their work does not have get that same decency. It is time to do separation from partisan politics it value. The truth is, these folks take the right thing. needs and deserves. In some instances I pride in their work because they love With that, I yield the floor. was genuinely encouraged by his an- their country. That same contractor, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- swers. I was glad to hear a forceful an- Joseph, says he thinks of the building ator from Delaware. swer from Mr. Barr that he would not he cleans as the President’s house, and NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR fire the special counsel without cause he works hard because he wants to Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I rise and would resign rather than do so, if make it shine every day. What a dis- today to offer briefly my remarks on so ordered. grace that this government can’t even the nomination of William Barr to On other issues, however, he failed to honor his service with back wages so serve as Attorney General of the give the sort of simple and clear com- that he can pay his bills and get his United States. mitment that former Attorney General personal finances in order. This past Thursday, when the Judici- Elliot Richardson gave at his confirma- Many other contractors take pride in ary Committee of the Senate consid- tion hearing before the Senate Judici- their work because it represents their ered him, I was absent, being the co- ary Committee during the period of an

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.009 S13FEPT1 S1292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 important investigation in the 1970s. and countless others who live and work also that of the entire State of Texas— Mr. Barr would not commit to fol- along the border. They can provide, I and, I would argue, of the Nation. I lowing the guidance of career DOJ eth- think, the kind of expert knowledge share the mayor’s concerns on the ics officials on whether he should that we need in order to address the harmful impact these slowdowns at the recuse himself. He would not commit challenges that exist. ports of entry can have. to deferring to special counsel What they tell me and what I have As we debate the importance of se- Mueller’s investigative decisions. Fi- learned is that there is no one-size-fits- curing our borders to stop the illegal nally, he would not commit to making all, because you can look at urban en- movement of people and goods, we special counsel Mueller’s final report vironments, like El Paso, or you can go shouldn’t neglect the importance of fa- public. In essence, Mr. Barr is asking out to Big Bend, which has thousands- cilitating legal movement through our the American people and those of us of-feet-high cliffs overlooking the Rio ports. We need to do both, whether that who represent them to trust him to do Grande. Obviously, a physical barrier means providing additional funding for the right thing. There are reasons to in one place, like in highly trafficked infrastructure improvements or scan- believe that he will, but there are, as I urban areas, is one situation, but put- ning technology to make sure the ports have laid out briefly, reasons to be ting it atop a 3,000-foot cliff is another. of entry aren’t exploited by drugs in gravely concerned that he will not. So no one-size-fits-all solution works. vehicles or other places where they are Something my predecessor here in That is why it is important to listen hard to find. In the absence of scanning the Senate, Senator Joe Biden, ex- to the stakeholders who live and work technology, if we are unable to find pressed in voting to confirm him back in these communities, and this is key them, the cartels win, and the Amer- in 1991, was his grave concerns about to actually doing something with the ican people lose. We also know that in his expansive view of Executive power, feedback they provide. What I have addition to that technology, we need but that was a very different time in constantly been reminded of is that additional personnel. our history, with a different Court and border security is a combination of I hope my colleagues listen to the a different context. three parts: physical barriers in some feedback that we have all gotten from I think we must be clear-eyed about hard-to-control locations, personnel, the experts and these local stake- the moment our country faces and the and technology. What is best for a holders and take seriously the eco- Attorney General’s potentially pivotal high-trafficked urban area, as I said, is nomic impact on our ports of entry as role in ensuring the integrity of the probably much different than what is well. rule of law and the institutions of our good for the vast expanses between the As I said yesterday, I look forward to democracy. I believe it is my responsi- ports of entry. Figuring out what we reviewing the details of the funding bility in the Senate to protect the spe- need or where we need it is not a deci- agreement struck by the conference cial counsel investigation, to ensure sion that ought to be micromanaged in committee, and I hope that, in addition that other ongoing Federal investiga- Washington. It should come from the to physical barriers where appropriate, tions are not interfered with because of experts who know the threats and chal- it reflects these principles of smart a narrow or partisan purpose, and to lenges along every mile of the border. border security, because when we listen safeguard the rule of law. While I was in El Paso, we also to the experts—the law enforcement of- If Mr. Barr is confirmed, I hope he talked—as we must—about the impor- ficials who work along the border and will prove me wrong. I hope he will tant role the border plays with our in the communities—that is when we demonstrate to the American people of economy. Border communities in Texas move in the right direction, spending all parties and backgrounds that he depend on people and goods moving le- money in a responsible and smart way will put the interests of our democracy gally through our ports. rather than just pursuing political above the moment and partisan prior- For example, in Laredo, TX, alone, agendas from Washington. ities. I hope he will prove to be a ter- about 14,000 trucks pass each day NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR rific, solid, and reliable steward for the through the ports of entry. It is one of Mr. President, we are also going to be ongoing investigation Special Counsel the largest if not the largest land-based voting—perhaps today, maybe tomor- Mueller is leading into Russian inter- port in the United States. These goods row—on the nomination of William ference in the 2016 election. If so, I will need to move legally through our Barr to serve as the next Attorney gladly put aside our policy differences ports, and any disruption in legitimate General of the United States. The role to work with him for the good of the international commerce can have a of Attorney General is unique in the American people during this critical swift impact on these communities. President’s Cabinet because while you time, but I regret I have reached the For the people of El Paso, for exam- are a political appointee of the Presi- conclusion that I cannot support his ple, border security means much more dent, you are also the Nation’s chief nomination this week. than just safety. It means economic se- law enforcement officer and, obviously, Thank you, Mr. President. curity as well. Just as it is important are obligated to put your highest loy- With that, I yield the floor. to keep the bad actors out, it is equally alty in upholding the rule of law. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- important to promote efficient transit I asked Mr. Barr about this unique ator from Texas. through our ports for legitimate trade role during his confirmation hearing. BORDER SECURITY and commerce. He told me that over the years he has Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, on Mon- On Monday, I also had a chance to re- received a number of calls from people day, I was in El Paso, TX, to talk with connect with my friend Mayor Dee who were being considered for appoint- some of my constituents about the Margo, the Mayor of El Paso. Among ment to the position of Attorney Gen- challenges that exist along our south- other things, we talked about the im- eral. He told them that if they wanted west border and how we can work to- portance of ensuring that in our efforts to pursue any political future, they gether to address them. to create a strong border, we are not would be crazy to accept the job of At- It is almost surreal to have people neglecting our ports of entry. torney General. He said: ‘‘If you take here in Washington, DC, who have In recent months, a number of El this job, you have to be ready to make never been to the border and whose, Paso Sector Customs officers have been decisions and spend all your political perhaps, only supposed knowledge is sent to other high-need areas along the capital and have no future because you from novels they have read or movies U.S.-Mexico border. The personnel have to have that freedom of action.’’ they have seen. Having spent quite a shortage has resulted in increased wait He assured me that he is in a position bit of time along the border of Texas times for both pedestrian traffic and now in his life where he can do what he and Mexico, myself, I can tell you it is commerce. Certainly, fewer CBP needs to do without fear of any con- a unique part of our country and cer- agents mean a reduced vigilance in sequences. tainly a unique part of my State. terms of screening out contraband and I was glad to hear that because I be- The people you learn the most from other things that we don’t want com- lieve that is the most fundamental are not the elected officials who serve ing into the country. The goods moving quality of an Attorney General. The here in Washington but rather from the through the ports in El Paso fuel not Department of Justice must be able to Border Patrol, the sheriffs, the mayors, just the local economy, as I said, but operate above the political fray and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.010 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1293 prioritize the rule of law above all else, Senator from Texas as he continues to and his activities. Barr’s position on and to do that it needs a strong and hold the position that the Democrats these investigations is consistent with principled leader like Bill Barr—par- on this side of the aisle simply oppose his views on the unitary Executive. He ticularly, on the heels of Loretta all of the President’s nominees because has long endorsed a view that the Lynch’s and Eric Holder’s administra- they happen to be this lying Presi- President is an all-powerful Executive, tions as Attorneys General of the dent’s nominees. That is not the case restrained by very little, least of all by United States during the Obama term at all. Congress. This is a very dangerous view of office, where we know that, unfortu- Donald Trump has consistently for the Attorney General to have, espe- nately, politics pervaded the actions thought to nominate people to his Cab- cially at a time when we have a Presi- not only of the Department of Justice inet who he believes will do his bidding dent who attacks and undermines the but also the FBI in things ranging from and protect his interests. Once con- rule of law. the email investigation firmed, if these Cabinet Secretaries Mr. Barr’s views on the Trump inves- to the counterintelligence investiga- displease him, out they go—Jeff Ses- tigations and the unitary Executive tion of some of the people associated sions, Jim Mattis, Rex Tillerson. aren’t the only reason he should not be with the Trump campaign. The President believes William Barr confirmed as Attorney General. His Of course, this isn’t the only reason will be an Attorney General who will agreement with this administration’s he is the right person for the job. We protect him. Why does the President immigration policy also, in my view, know that he can faithfully execute believe that? Because William Barr disqualifies him. There was no daylight the duties of the office because he has auditioned for this position. How? Mr. between Donald Trump and Jeff Ses- done it before. Barr wrote a highly unusual and factu- sions on immigration. Mr. Barr has More than two decades ago, Presi- ally unsupported, unsolicited 19-page given every indication that he will fol- dent George Herbert Walker Bush rec- memo to the Sessions Justice Depart- low the lead of Jeff Sessions and of ognized the talent in this promising ment, arguing that Special Counsel Matthew Whitaker in aggressively im- young attorney and nominated him to Robert Mueller should not be per- plementing, basically, Stephen Miller’s three increasingly important positions mitted to interrogate the President extreme immigration policies. in the Department of Justice. For all about obstruction of justice. Nobody As George H.W. Bush’s Attorney Gen- three positions, Assistant Attorney asked him to weigh in. eral, Barr played a key role in the Jus- General for the Office of Legal Counsel, He admits he didn’t have any facts or tice Department’s policy in the early Deputy Attorney General, and, finally, inside information, and, in fact, Dep- 1990s of detaining HIV-positive Haitian Attorney General, he was unanimously uty Attorney General Rod Rosenstein refugees at Guantanamo Bay. These confirmed by the Senate. I would hope chose not to discuss the matter with refugees were held in prison-like living that he would be unanimously con- him, but Mr. Barr felt compelled not conditions and denied medical treat- firmed as Attorney General once again, only to put his views in writing and ment until a Federal court ruled that but I have my doubts. send them to the Department of Jus- their indefinite detention was illegal. After hearing Mr. Barr speak about tice, but he also made sure the Presi- More recently, in November 2018, Mr. his views of the role of Attorney Gen- dent’s lawyers knew his views. His Barr cowrote an op-ed with the title eral, I have no question as to why not memo sent a clear message to this ‘‘We Salute Jeff Sessions,’’ full of a single Senator opposed his nomina- President that he would protect Donald praise for Sessions’ tenure at DOJ, in- tion during those three previous con- Trump from the Mueller probe. cluding on immigration. Mr. Barr firmation votes. He spoke of the impor- Once Donald Trump did nominate praised Sessions for ‘‘attack[ing] the tance of acting with professionalism him for Attorney General, after having rampant illegality that riddled our im- and integrity, of ensuring that the earlier offered him a job as his personal migration system, breaking the record character of the Department of Justice attorney—virtually the same job in for prosecution of illegal-entry cases,’’ is maintained and can withstand even Donald Trump’s mind—Mr. Barr came and increasing prosecution of ‘‘immi- the most trying political times, and of to the Judiciary Committee and con- grants who reentered the country ille- serving with independence, providing tinued to signal his willingness to gally’’ by 38 percent. no promises or assurances to anyone on shield Trump from scrutiny. These statements are deeply con- anything other than faithfully admin- First, he refused to commit to follow cerning because as Attorney General, istering the rule of law. Mr. Sessions implemented policies that When Mr. Barr was nominated for At- the advice of career ethics officials on torney General the first time, then-Ju- the question of recusal from the Trump are abhorrent and in direct opposition diciary Chairman Joe Biden noted that investigations. He didn’t want to make to American values. Sessions instituted the zero-toler- Mr. Barr, a nominee from the opposing the same mistake Jeff Sessions did and ance policy—a stain on our Nation that political party, would be a ‘‘fine Attor- open himself up to Presidential humil- resulted in thousands of children being ney General.’’ I agree, and I thank Mr. iation, no matter what the ethics ex- separated from their families, many of Barr for agreeing to serve, once again, perts recommended. this country in this critical position. I Second, he refused to commit to whom may never be reunited. This look forward to voting yes on his nomi- make public Special Counsel Mueller’s country, under Jeff Sessions, made in- nation. report. In both instances, he said he stant orphans out of thousands of chil- I would just add that I am saddened wanted to keep his options open, leave dren. That is hardly a value that I by the way the politics of the mo- himself room to make his own deci- think any of us can support. ment—the desire to defeat any legisla- sions, and trust his ultimate judgment. At his hearing, Mr. Barr also em- tion or oppose any nominee by this While these answers were reassuring braced key aspects of the Trump-Miller President—has led some of our col- to the President, they certainly were immigration agenda, including endors- leagues across the aisle to oppose this not to those of us who want an Attor- ing Donald Trump’s vanity wall; at- nomination. I don’t know whether it is ney General independent of a President tacking cities that refused to under- out of fear of the most radical fringe of who does not believe the rule of law ap- mine their own anti-crime efforts by their political party or by their antip- plies to him. When asked at his hear- cooperating with the Federal Govern- athy for this President, but it is regret- ing, Mr. Barr should have affirmatively ment’s draconian policies; agreeing table. committed to allowing all active inves- with the Trump administration’s atro- I do believe, however, that Mr. Barr tigations to continue until the prosecu- cious treatment of legal asylum seek- will be confirmed, as he should be, as tors say they are done. That includes ers; joining President Trump in criti- the next Attorney General of the the special counsel’s investigation, as cizing judges for blocking the Presi- United States. I look forward to cast- well as the probes being conducted by, dent’s Muslim travel ban; and astound- ing a ‘‘yes’’ vote on that nomination. again, at least three U.S. attorney’s of- ingly, refusing to say whether birth- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- fices. Instead, he gave his usual equiv- right citizenship is guaranteed by the ator from Hawaii. ocal response. Constitution, telling me, when I asked Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, once Of course, these are all active inves- him this, that he hadn’t ‘‘looked at again, I would like to respond to the tigations having to do with Mr. Trump that legally.’’ What is there to look at?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.012 S13FEPT1 S1294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 The Fourteenth Amendment plainly I suggest the absence of a quorum. That William Barr would volunteer a states that all persons ‘‘born or natu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 19-page legal memo with dramatic ef- ralized in the United States . . . are clerk will call the roll. forts at research and verification, give citizens of the United States and of the The senior assistant bill clerk pro- this to the President’s defense team State wherein they reside.’’ Nullifying ceeded to call the roll. and to Mr. Mueller’s supervisors at the birthright citizenship would violate the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Department of Justice, and basically Constitution and impact millions, but unanimous consent that the order for make arguments diminishing the au- it is certainly something the President the quorum call be rescinded. thority of the special counsel to move wants done. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. forward in the investigation raises a Mr. Barr’s record and position on LANKFORD). Without objection, it is so serious question about his impar- some of DOJ’s other important respon- ordered. tiality. sibilities, such as enforcing civil rights Mr. DURBIN. What is the pending Just as important, I am alarmed by laws, defending laws enacted by Con- business before the Senate? Mr. Barr’s continued hedging about gress, and protecting established con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Barr what he will do when Mr. Mueller com- stitutional rights, are unacceptable to nomination is pending before the Sen- pletes his investigation and has a pres- me in the Nation’s top law enforcement ate. entation of his conclusions, his evi- officer. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise to dence, and his findings. Some examples include: Mr. Barr’s speak about the nomination of William Make no mistake. Special Counsel refusal to admit that voter fraud is in- Barr to be the next Attorney General Mueller’s findings and conclusions credibly rare and his focusing on so- of the United States. should be shared with the American called voter fraud problems rather than Mr. Barr has an admirable record of people and with the U.S. Congress. Cur- voter suppression problems. States are public service in his career. He has dra- rent Department of Justice regulations very busy continuing to pass laws that matically more qualifications and ex- and policies allow for such a release. I should be attacked as a silly veiled ef- perience than many of his predecessors am concerned that Mr. Barr will exer- fort at voter suppression, but that is and, certainly, the Acting Attorney cise his discretion under those regula- not where Mr. Barr is; his stand that General. We can see he brings more ex- tions narrowly and issue a cursory re- LGBTQ people are not protected from perience to the job. port that does not take the findings of employment discrimination under Fed- I respect Mr. Barr and his family. I the Mueller investigation in their en- eral civil rights laws, contrary to what have told him as much to his face. He tirety and make them available to the the Equal Employment Opportunity has a wonderful family, and he brought American people. This investigation is Commission and two Federal courts them with him to the hearing, and too critical to seal its result in some have held; his personal involvement in many of them have chosen public serv- vault at the Department of Justice. two challenges to major premises of ice careers, as he has. I believe we can trust Bob Mueller to the Affordable Care Act; his record of I carefully reviewed his record, try- be impartial and unbiased. I don’t belief that Roe v. Wade was wrongly ing to consider him in not only the know if he will find the President or decided, including his statement that context of this awesome responsibility people around him guilty of wrong- this landmark Supreme Court case of being Attorney General, but at this doing beyond the indictments and con- guaranteeing a woman’s right to awesome moment in history. victions that have already come down choose, as he put it, was a ‘‘secularist’’ When it comes to the ongoing inves- or whether he will conclude that there effort to ‘‘eliminate laws that reflect tigation of President Trump’s cam- is no further responsibility or culpa- traditional norms.’’ At a time when the paign by Robert Mueller, I fear that bility, but I trust his findings, what- newest Trump-appointed Justices on Mr. Barr has said and done things that ever they are. He is a true professional. It is important, after we have gone the Supreme Court have demonstrated raise questions about his objectivity. through a year or two of investigation, a hostility toward a woman’s constitu- He has clearly indicated to President that the American people hear the de- tional right to an abortion, such an Donald Trump and to all of us how he tails, hear the information that may be anti-choice Attorney General is a dan- would oversee this investigation if he is confirmed. Just look at the unsolic- part of the Mueller investigation. ger to women. I am also concerned that Mr. Barr In some of his academic writings, ited—unsolicited—19-page memo that William Barr sent to Special Counsel will continue his predecessor’s harsh William Barr expressed his dismay at approach on immigration instead of Mueller’s supervisors and to the Trump the moral decay of American society, charting a different course. legal defense team just in June of 2018. but when I asked him at his hearing, he It was just last year, I believe in It is notable that Mr. Barr did not testified that he didn’t have any prob- April in 2018, when the Attorney Gen- send this memo to Special Counsel lems with a President who lies every eral Jeff Sessions announced some- single day and has undermined so Mueller himself, and he did not make thing called the zero-tolerance policy. many of America’s most important in- it public. Do you remember it? stitutions such as the FBI, the Justice This was the only time Mr. Barr had The zero-tolerance policy said that Department, and the intelligence com- sent a memo like this to the Justice the U.S. Government would forcibly re- munity. Department, and he did not disclose in move infants, toddlers, and children An Attorney General is a member of his memo that he had personally inter- from their parents at our border. the President’s Cabinet and is entitled viewed with the President the previous The inspector general’s reports say to enforce the administration’s poli- year about serving on the President’s that it had been going on for a year be- cies, but in this instance, the policies defense team. fore it was publicly announced. this President pursues are often pushed This memo is critical for its sub- Twenty-eight hundred children were beyond the constitutional breaking stance. In it, Mr. Barr argued that Bob removed from their parents. What hap- point and just as often are plain cruel; Mueller, the investigator, the special pened to them next is shameful. There i.e., the separation of children from counsel, should not be permitted to ask was no effort made to trace these chil- their parents at the border, making the President any questions about ob- dren and the parents who were forced them instant orphans. struction of justice, even though Mr. to give them up. The Attorney General’s independence Barr’s analysis focused only on one It was only when a Federal judge in is critical in normal times, but it is ab- narrow obstruction theory. San Diego stepped forward and re- solutely essential in these times that The memo calls into serious question quired the Department of Homeland are anything but normal that his inde- Mr. Barr’s ability to impartially over- Security and Department of Health and pendence cannot be questioned. Sadly, see the obstruction of justice issues in Human Services to make an account- I cannot say that. the Mueller investigation at a moment ing of how many children were still not I cannot support William Barr’s nom- in history when that is an essential united with their parents that they ination. I urge my colleagues to vote question. Mr. Barr has made no com- took the effort to do so months— against his confirmation. mitment to recuse himself from such months—after those children had been I yield the floor. questions. That is worrisome. separated from their parents.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.014 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1295 I saw those kids in an immigration in this country, and if they are here, We are walking away from our obliga- court in Chicago in a large office build- we want them to leave. But think of all tion to the world. ing that you would never guess was a of the good people who have come to And Mr. Barr called for withholding court building in the Loop in Chicago. this country and made America what it of Federal funds to force cities to co- There it was, the immigration court is today. The President dismisses those operate with the Trump administra- taking up most of one floor in this of- folks, doesn’t take them as seriously as tion’s immigration agenda, even fice building. People were stacked he should, as far as I am concerned. though courts have repeatedly struck three and four deep in the corridors, I want to know if this Attorney Gen- down that approach. waiting for their hearing. But the eral, Mr. Barr, subscribes to the Presi- Perhaps most troubling is Mr. Barr’s judge—and she was a good person, a dent’s theories on immigration. For comment to me that he thinks it is ab- real professional—couldn’t get her the past 2 years, President Trump and solutely appropriate for the Attorney hearing underway. She had a problem Attorney General Jeff Sessions did ev- General to change the immigration with those who were appearing before erything in their power to make Amer- rules to help advance a President’s her court that day. The problem was ica’s immigration policy harsh and campaign. He said he did it to help the this: She had said that before they unwelcoming. campaign of President Bush in 1992. could start the proceeding, those who Mr. Barr’s comments and history The idea of an Attorney General let- were appearing had to sit down. One of make me fear that he will bring the ting campaign politics drive immigra- the clients who was in there for a hear- full weight of the Justice Department tion enforcement is unacceptable re- ing that day had some difficulty. I was to advance the President’s anti-immi- gardless of the President. there to witness it. The difficulty was gration agenda. Mr. Barr has refused to I am also concerned with the views she was 2 years old. She wasn’t tall disavow the cruel and un-American Mr. Barr expressed on something enough to crawl up in that chair with- zero-tolerance policy, which I just de- known as the unitary executive theory out somebody lifting her. scribed, that led to thousands of chil- and his expansive view of Presidential The other client who had a hearing dren being forcibly removed from their power. He put it bluntly in that 19-page that day, who had been removed under parents, and he has fully and repeat- memo I mentioned before, when he said this zero-tolerance policy, was a little edly echoed President Trump’s call for the President alone is the executive more skillful. He spotted a Matchbox a border wall after the debate we have branch. We need an Attorney General car on the top of the table, and this 4- been through over the last several who recognizes the need for checks and year-old boy got up in the chair to play months, falsely arguing that it will balances, but he did not believe that with it. help to combat the opioid epidemic. this President should be held account- Those were two of the clients before That is a ludicrous argument. In fact, able for many of the actions he has this immigration judge in this office the Drug Enforcement Administration, taken. I may be naive, but I don’t be- building in the Loop in Chicago. They which Mr. Barr would supervise, has lieve any American is above the law, had been forcibly removed from their found that the vast majority of deadly including the President of the United parents, and they were up for a hear- narcotics coming into America through States. ing. It was in August. the Mexican border are coming in This is not an ordinary time in the As a result of the hearing, as with through ports of entry. They are not history of the Justice Department. most of the hearings, they said: We are being carried in backpacks by people President Trump has criticized the Ju- going to postpone this until we get fur- scaling fences. That is where our secu- diciary, individual Federal judges, our ther evidence. The next hearing will be rity efforts should be made, not with intelligence Agencies, and the Depart- in December—December. some medieval wall. ment of Justice when they continued I would ask any parent, any grand- Mr. Barr also falsely and repeatedly an investigation into his campaign. He parent: What would you think about was critical of our asylum laws for a has undermined their independence and being separated from that little girl, host of problems. Our asylum laws, integrity with his storm of tweets that 2-year-old girl, whom you love so which have historically had broad bi- every single day. much, for 6 months, 8 months, 9 partisan support until this President William Barr said he sees the Attor- months? came along, simply ensure that we ney General as ‘‘the President’s law- That was the policy of this Trump honor our legal and moral obligation to yer’’—in his words—but the chief law administration with zero tolerance—a provide safe haven to families and chil- enforcement officer of the United policy created and announced by Attor- dren who are fleeing persecution. States is supposed to be the lawyer for ney General Jeff Sessions. Who are these families seeking asy- the people of the United States. We So when I asked Mr. Barr: You are lum and refugee status in the United need an Attorney General who will lead going to take over this job. What is States? You can find members of those the Justice Department without fear or your view on this type of policy? Sadly, families right here on the floor of the favor and who will serve the Constitu- I didn’t get a direct answer. United States Senate. You can find tion of the American people even if it I am concerned that in many respects three Cuban-American U.S. Senators— means standing up to a President. Mr. Barr could continue the harsh ap- one Democrat and two Republicans— If he is confirmed, I hope Mr. Barr proach to immigration that we have whose families came here as refugees will prove me wrong and that he will be seen by the Trump administration in- from Castro’s Cuba. Are we having sec- a good Attorney General who came at stead of charting a different course, a ond thoughts now about whether they the right moment in history, but I course more consistent with America’s are a valuable part of America? I am have not received the reassurances I values and history. not. These people, these Cuban-Ameri- was looking for from him to give him a We are in fact a nation of immi- cans, have become an integral part of vote to reach that position. I will be grants. Throughout American history, our Nation. They were once refugees voting no on the Barr nomination. immigration has strengthened and re- and asylees. Now, they are party of I see my colleague and friend Senator newed our country. I stand here today, America’s future, and we are better off LEAHY on the floor. I will withhold two the son of an immigrant girl who came for it. other statements for the RECORD to to this country from Lithuania at the I could tell that story so many dif- yield the floor. age of 2. Her son grew up and got a full- ferent ways. Soviet Jews trying to es- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- time government job right here in the cape persecution in the old Soviet ator from Vermont. Senate. It can happen. It is my story. Union and the Vietnamese who stood Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I applaud It is my family’s story. It is America’s by us and fought by our men and the Senator from Illinois, the senior story. women in uniform during the Vietnam Senator from Illinois, for his com- When I listened to the diatribes by war, who had to escape an oppressive ments. He knows what it is to have im- this President in the State of the regime, came to the United States as migrants in your family, as do I. I was Union Address about immigrants com- refugees and asylees. We are now see- fortunate to have a little more under- ing to this country—of course there are ing under President Trump the lowest standing as my paternal grandparents bad people. We don’t want any of them level of refugees in modern memory. immigrated to Vermont from Italy,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.016 S13FEPT1 S1296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 and my wife’s parents immigrated to Indeed, that may be the only way the at the border, and I think the Nation is Vermont from French-speaking Can- Justice Department escapes the Trump still reeling from that systematic sepa- ada. I still struggle with the Italian I administration with its integrity in- ration. But, in light of that, Mr. Barr knew as a child. I have done a little tact. In large part due to the relentless praised Jeff Sessions for ‘‘breaking the better with French, in order to speak politicizing of the Department by the record for prosecution’’ of the mis- to Marcelle’s family. But I see the di- President, millions of Americans will demeanor offenses that forced families versity that came of it. I see it in our see bias no matter which way the De- to be separated. In other words, on a State of Vermont, and I hope our coun- partment resolves the Russia inves- misdemeanor, you take the child away try is better for it. So I thank the Sen- tigation. Because of seeing such bias, from the parents and separate them. ator from Illinois. our country is diminished. The justice Nobody seems to know where every- The last time William Barr was be- system is greatly diminished. In my body goes after that. fore the Senate was 28 years ago, dur- view, the Department has only one way Ask a 4-year-old: What are your par- ing the George H.W. Bush administra- out—transparency. The American peo- ents’ name? They will say, in whatever tion, and I voted for him to be Attor- ple deserve to know the facts, whatever language: Mommy and daddy. ney General. I did so despite having they may be. That requires the special Where do you live? some reservations that I shared with counsel’s report, and the evidence that We live in the house next to so-and- him and the Senate at the time. Mr. supports it, be made public. so. Barr and I did not see eye to eye on Unfortunately, despite efforts from They don’t know the addresses. They many issues. We did not then, and we both Republicans and Democrats in the rely on their parents, and now they do not now. But he was clearly quali- Senate, Mr. Barr has repeatedly re- have been separated from them. fied for the position, and he had earned fused to make that commitment. It makes me think Attorneys Gen- the confidence of the Senate. So I felt Worse, much of his testimony before eral should be able to stand up for the free to vote for him. the Judiciary Committee left us with rule of law. I remember a time when I am concerned by some of the re- more doubts. Will Mr. Barr allow Presi- former Acting Attorney General Sally marks that Senator DURBIN has re- dent Trump to make a sweeping, un- Yates stood up for the rule of law. She ferred to which seem to indicate that precedented claim of Executive privi- refused to defend President Trump’s Mr. Barr may feel that he is the lawyer lege that allows him to hide the re- first iteration of his Muslim ban as a for the President, not only the Attor- port? Will Mr. Barr, relying on a De- deeply flawed order. It was stained ney General of the United States. He is partment policy to avoid disparaging with racial animus, that even applied there to represent everybody—every- uncharged parties, not disclose poten- to individuals who were lawful perma- body—and to make sure the laws are tial misconduct by the President sim- nent residents and had valid visas, Mr. upheld for everybody. ply due to another policy to not indict Barr described Ms. Yates’s decision as Now we find ourselves considering his sitting Presidents? We don’t know the ‘‘obstruction’’ and a ‘‘serious abuse of nomination under extraordinarily dif- answer, but we do know that Mr. Barr’s office.’’ ferent circumstances than we did when testimony on these issues could lay the My God, this country should not have my friend President Bush had nomi- groundwork for potentially no trans- religious tests. If we did, my grand- nated him. Multiple criminal inves- parency at all. parents would not have been able to tigations loom over the Trump Presi- Mr. Barr also repeatedly refused to come to this country. dency. In fact, these investigations follow the precedent of Attorney Gen- Relevant to each of my concerns is may ultimately define the Trump Pres- eral Jeff Sessions and commit to follow Mr. Barr’s extremely broad views of ex- idency, and the President has reacted the advice of career ethics officials on ecutive power. He is an advocate of the to it with apparently the only way he whether he needs to recuse himself unitary executive theory, believing knows how. He just attacks relent- from the Russia investigation. He even that the Constitution vests nearly all lessly. He doesn’t respond to them, but declined my request to commit to sim- executive power ‘‘in one and one only attacks. That includes attacking inves- ply sharing their recommendation with person—the President.’’ He has said tigators, witnesses, even the justice the Judiciary Committee. That is crit- that an Attorney General has ‘‘no au- system itself. That also includes firing ical because there is reason to question thority and no conceivable justifica- both the FBI Director and his previous whether an appearance of a conflict ex- tion for directing the department’s Attorney General for not handling one ists. lawyers not to advocate the president’s of the investigations as the President Prior to his nomination, Mr. Barr position in court.’’ This expansive view wanted, but instead as the law re- made his unorthodox views on the spe- of a President’s power would concern quired. cial counsel’s obstruction of justice in- me no matter whose administration it The President views the Justice De- vestigation very clear. He did that with was. In fact, if you go way back in his- partment as an extension of his power. a 19-page memo sent directly to the tory, it conflicts with Supreme Court He has repeatedly called on it to target President’s lawyers. Mr. Barr spoke Justice James Iredell’s observation in his political opponents. He has even re- dismissively about the broader Russia 1792 that the Attorney General ‘‘is not portedly told his advisers that he ex- investigation. He even claimed that a called the Attorney General of the pects the Attorney General to protect conspiracy theory involving Hillary President, but Attorney General of the him personally. I have been here with Clinton was far more deserving of a United States.’’ eight Presidents. I have never known a Federal investigation than possible I find Mr. Barr’s deferential view of President, either Republican or Demo- collusion, and this was notwith- Executive power especially concerning. crat, to have such an outrageous and standing the fact that, by that time, We already know much of what Presi- wrong—wrong—view of the Department that conspiracy had been debunked. He dent Trump intends to do. It includes of Justice. was asked, in effect, whether this taking billions of dollars that Congress The integrity of the Justice Depart- memo was a job application, because it has already appropriated and diverting ment has not been so tested since the is difficult to imagine that these views it toward a wasteful and ineffective dark days of Watergate. Yet when the escaped the attention of the President. vanity wall. What would Mr. Barr do Judiciary Committee considered the That makes it all the more critical when confronted with such an order? nomination of Elliot Richardson to be that Mr. Barr follow the precedent of He has essentially told us: Mr. Barr has Attorney General in the midst of that prior Attorneys General and commit to argued that Congress’s appropriations national crisis, nominated by Richard following the advice of career ethics of- power provided under Article I, Section Nixon, the nominee made numerous, ficials on recusal. 9 of the Constitution is ‘‘not an inde- detailed commitments to the com- I am also concerned that, if con- pendent source of congressional power’’ mittee. Mr. Richardson did so, in his firmed, Mr. Barr would defend policies to ‘‘control the allocation of govern- words, to ‘‘create the maximum pos- that I believe are both ineffective and ment resources.’’ That would come as sible degree of public confidence in the inhumane. We heard Senator DURBIN great news to everybody—Republicans integrity of the process.’’ That same speak eloquently about the horrible, and Democrats—who has been an ap- principle applies equally today. horrible program of separating families propriator in any session of Congress.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.018 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1297 He even believes, that if a President ing rights of Black Americans—passed laws, partisan gerrymandering, and ‘‘finds no appropriated funds within a nearly 100 years earlier across the limited access to voting information. given category’’ but can find such country, literacy tests, poll taxes, vio- These efforts undoubtedly disadvan- money ‘‘in another category,’’ he can lence, and intimidation stood in the tage Black Americans more than most spend those funds as he wishes so long way of this constitutional promise. and put a scourge on the system that as the spending is within his broad This was especially true in Alabama. defines our democracy. It is an insult ‘‘constitutional purview.’’ Such views According to the 1961 Civil Rights to those who were robbed of their free- should concern all of us here—Repub- Commission report, at the time of the dom and oftentimes their lives to cre- licans and Democrats alike—who be- famous protests, fewer than 10 percent ate a more equal future. lieve, as the Founders of this country of the voting-age Black population was One such example of modern voter believed, that Congress possesses the registered in Alabama’s Montgomery disenfranchisement can be found in the power of the purse. County. This infamous march from fact that the United States denies vot- Unfortunately, I fear that Mr. Barr’s Selma was intended to right the wrong ing rights to citizens with felony con- long-held views on Executive power and to shine light on the injustice of victions. We are one of the exceedingly would essentially be weaponized by all the many laws that kept voting few Western democracies that perma- President Trump—a man who we know from being accessible to Black Ameri- nently strip citizens of their right to derides any limits on his authority. cans. vote as a punishment for their crimes. Over the past two years, we have seen For months leading up to it, a com- Let’s be clear. We are not talking the erosion of our institutional checks munity of activists—led by Martin Lu- about voting rights for felons currently and balances in the face of creeping ther King, Jr., and of course our es- incarcerated; we are talking about vot- authoritarianism. That can’t continue. teemed colleague Representative JOHN ing rights for those who have served In conclusion, let me be clear. I re- LEWIS—carried out voting registration their time and have since been re- spect Mr. Barr. I voted for him when drives and nonviolent demonstrations, leased, attained jobs, raised a family, President George H. W. Bush nomi- all against the resistance of the local paid taxes, and moved on with their nated him. As Attorney General, I do government and members of the Ku lives. Under the current law in 34 not doubt that he would stand faith- Klux Klan. These efforts laid the States, these individuals are still de- fully by his genuinely held convictions, groundwork for the march from Selma, nied the right to vote, and that is sim- but I fear this particular administra- which ended with Alabama State ply unfair and undemocratic. tion needs somebody who would give troopers attacking the protesters. Black History Month demands that him a much tighter leash, as Attorneys The images of the State-sponsored vi- we bring this injustice to light because General have in the past. So because of olence were shown across the country, felony disenfranchisement dispropor- that, I will vote no on Mr. Barr’s nomi- galvanizing the American public in tionately affects men and women of nation. favor of voting rights in a day that has color. One out of thirteen Black Ameri- I yield the floor. since become known as Bloody Sunday. cans is currently unable to vote be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Five months later, on August 6, 1965, cause of a prior conviction for which ator from Maryland. the Voting Rights Act was signed into they have already served time—a rate Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, while law. The bill is one of the crowing vic- that is more than four times greater Senator LEAHY is still on the floor, I tories of the civil rights movement and than the non-Black Americans. want to thank him for his extraor- for our American democracy. Right now, in total, more than 2 mil- dinary work on the conference com- This monumental legislation out- lion Americans are unable to vote be- mittee to try to resolve our budget im- lawed the malicious barriers to the cause of prior convictions, despite hav- passe. I know he has been working polls and held States accountable for ing already served their time and pay- night and day. He has shared with the discriminatory obstacles imposed ing their debt to society. That is why many of us the work he has been doing on citizens who sought to fulfill their this year I will again be introducing on behalf of getting a budget that re- constitutional right. It opened doors the Democracy Restoration Act, a bill flects the will of this body and of the for Black citizens across the South to that would restore voting rights to in- House, and hopefully it will be com- register, to cast a vote, or to run for of- dividuals after they have been released pleted before midnight on Friday. fice in higher numbers than ever be- and returned to their community. So I want to personally thank the fore. I am committed to seeing this legis- distinguished Senator, the senior Sen- As we celebrate this February as lation passed. My hope is that Black ator from Vermont, Mr. LEAHY, for the Black History Month, we must remem- History Month inspires all of my col- work he has done to keep the govern- ber that Black history is American his- leagues on both sides of the aisle to ment open, to provide security for our tory. We must remember that too often join me. borders, and to make sure we get all of in our Nation’s past, the work to create We must also combat efforts to in- our appropriations bills done. a more perfect Union has fallen upon timidate and disenfranchise voters. Mr. LEAHY. Thank you. the shoulders of Americans whose full That is why last year I introduced leg- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask rights of citizenship were discounted islation that would prohibit and penal- unanimous consent to proceed as in simply because of the color of their ize knowingly spreading misinforma- morning business. skin. The right to vote is a funda- tion, such as incorrect polling loca- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mental American tenet. Yet it has his- tions, times, or the necessary forms of objection, it is so ordered. torically been denied to men and identification. This Deceptive Prac- BLACK HISTORY MONTH women of color. tices and Voter Intimidation Act will Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, 54 years We must remember that when we tell prohibit and penalize intentionally and ago, 600 nonviolent protesters set off to stories of those who fought and strug- knowingly spreading misinformation march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, gled to secure voting rights in our Na- to voters that is intended to suppress to protest the disenfranchisement of tion’s past, it is because their stories the vote, including the time and place Black voters in the South. serve as a precursor to our own. of an election and restrictions on voter They got as far as the Edmund Today voting rights are still under eligibility. Pettus Bridge when they saw police of- attack. Many who survived the brutal Reliably, these tactics always seem ficers lined up on the other end, wait- attack on Bloody Sunday and lived to to target minority neighborhoods and ing with tear gas, clubs, and dogs. The see the passage of the Voting Rights are blatant attempts to reduce turn- iconic bridge stood between the police Act have also lived to see the same out. Such tactics undermine and cor- and protesters like a physical barrier monumental bill weakened by the 2013 rode our very democracy and threaten between hope and violence, democracy Shelby County Supreme Court deci- the integrity of our electoral system. and second-class citizenship. sion. In Stacey Abrams’ response to the Although the 13th, 14th, and 15th They have watched our President and State of the Union last week, she said Amendments—which cemented into Republican legislators tout myths of that ‘‘the foundation of our moral lead- law the freedom, citizenship, and vot- voter fraud to justify strict voter ID ership around the globe is free and fair

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.019 S13FEPT1 S1298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 elections, where voters pick their lead- But I have some serious concerns ing, are not released at all, and that is ers—not where politicians pick their about this nominee. I had already an- in addition to those related investiga- voters.’’ This is precisely why I have nounced I was opposing him during our tions he will oversee. These U.S. Attor- chosen to speak out about voting Judiciary Committee vote, but I have ney’s investigations don’t have the spe- rights this month—because this issue some serious concerns when you look cial counsel regulations to protect defines our moral and democratic char- at the context in which he has come them, so he is in direct line to oversee acter as a nation and because it is an before us. those. area where we still have so much work His nomination comes at a time Even though many of my colleagues left to do. when there are investigations by a spe- asked him to pledge to make Special Casting a vote is one of the most cial counsel and multiple U.S. attor- Counsel Mueller’s report public, he basic and fundamental freedoms in any ney’s offices in New York into cam- wouldn’t commit to do so. He always democracy, and Congress has the re- paign finance violations and an at- had a way to kind of dodge a commit- sponsibility to ensure the right is pro- tempt, as we know, by a foreign adver- ment to do so, instead of, in my mind, tected. sary to interfere in our elections. This making a full-throated endorsement of Congress has the responsibility to re- special counsel’s investigation has led releasing that report. move barriers to voting and make it to indictments or guilty pleas from If he is confirmed, he will also have easier for people to register to vote, over 30 people and three companies, in- room to make his own interpretation cast their vote, and make sure their cluding seven former advisers to the of what the law allows. In fact, as At- votes are counted. No one can appre- President. torney General, he can make the De- ciate the need for us to meet this re- These investigations, as we know, go partment’s rules and regulations and sponsibility better than Black Ameri- to the heart of the integrity of our issue guidance that would make the cans whose collective story is one of elections, our government, and our in- difference between transparency and triumph over racist laws and undemo- stitutions, and it is why it is essential, obscurity. That is why we have to look cratic norms. first of all, that Special Counsel at his judgment on this particular On Black History Month, Congress Mueller and the U.S. attorney’s offices issue. Maybe if we were in a different time, must vow to follow their example and be allowed to finish their work free of in a different moment, we would be work together across party lines to political interference. make voting easier, fairer, and more The President, as we know, has made talking about things like the opioid epidemic and what the Attorney Gen- accessible to all. past statements and sent out tweets eral is doing, which is very important, I yield the floor. about Attorney General Sessions: I am and I know he does care about that; or I suggest the absence of a quorum. critical of him for allowing these inves- we would be devoting our moment, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tigations to go forward. This is the which I wish we could be doing, to anti- clerk will call the roll. context we are in. He has made it very trust and upgrading the way those laws The senior assistant legislative clerk clear as to what he is looking for in an are enforced and what we should do; or proceeded to call the roll. Attorney General. He wants someone we would be talking, which we should The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROM- who will be his lawyer. He wants some- be doing, about the SECOND STEP Act NEY). The Senator from Minnesota. one to use the Justice Department, in Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I and not just the FIRST STEP Act. a way, to protect him. All of those questions were asked in ask unanimous consent that the order I think this should worry us because, for the quorum call be rescinded. the hearing—immigration reform, very yes, the Attorney General works for important issues—but we are where we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the President, but, more importantly, objection, it is so ordered. are. We are where we are, and we have who the Attorney General really works to look at his judgment to see what NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR for are the people, the people of the kind of Attorney General he would be Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I United States. at this time with respect to law and want to join my colleagues today in The Attorney General of the United order, which, to me, right now, is not making some brief remarks on William States is the people’s lawyer and just about law and order in our com- Barr’s nomination to serve as Attorney pledges to uphold the rule of law and munities—very important—but it is General of the United States. apply the law equally no matter who also about law and order when it comes I had the opportunity to meet with you are. to our entire justice system. Mr. Barr one-on-one in my office. We Mr. Barr has made clear, one, that he Like many of the nominees from the had a very good meeting, and we talked respects Mr. Mueller, which I truly ap- President, Mr. Barr has demonstrated, in some detail about securing our elec- preciate. He said that both in my pri- just as Justice Kavanaugh did, just as tions from foreign interference, some- vate meeting and on the record at the Justice Gorsuch did, an expansive thing that is a major priority of mine, hearing. But he has also said that he view—an unprecedentedly expansive and we really are close in passing a bi- intends to take over supervision of the view of Presidential power. We don’t partisan bill, which Senator LANKFORD special counsel’s investigation. have to look far to see how those views and I have, called the Secure Elections He wouldn’t commit, at his nomina- would impact the special counsel’s in- Act. We just need a little help and sup- tion hearing—despite having written vestigation. port from the administration. that 19-page memo, he wouldn’t com- Just a few months before he was We also talked about modernizing mit to following the advice of career nominated as a private citizen—I don’t our antitrust enforcement to fit the ethics lawyers at the Department have many constituents who would do challenges that we have today and to about whether he should be recused. this, but, for some reason, Mr. Barr de- make our laws as sophisticated as the Why did that concern me? Well, be- cided to send in this 19-page memo as a trillion-dollar companies we are now cause he had actually commended the private citizen. It was no ordinary seeing and the mergers we are seeing Deputy Attorney General for following memo. This memo was 19 pages, single- all across the United States. So we had those rules, and he had commended spaced, and addressed to the leadership a good discussion about that. Senator and then-Attorney General of the Justice Department, but it was We also talked about his family and Sessions for following these rules. So sent to all of these people—conserv- working in the Justice Department. that concerns me. ative activists and all kinds of people During the hearing, I gave an oppor- We know that if he is confirmed, he all over the place, the lawyers at the tunity for him to talk to those workers will be in a position to oversee the spe- White House Counsel’s office, and the who were, through no fault of their cial counsel’s budget, the scope of the President’s personal lawyers. I don’t own, furloughed or not getting paid, investigation, and he will, ultimately— think my constituents would really and he clearly showed respect for the and this is key—receive the results of have their addresses or emails, but it people in the Justice Department. I ap- investigation under law. was sent to all of these people. preciate all of that. I think that is im- He will get to decide whether the re- It argued that a portion of the spe- portant to have in an Attorney Gen- sults are released to the public or, per- cial counsel’s obstruction of justice in- eral. haps, as he suggested during the hear- quiry was ‘‘fatally misconceived.’’ He

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.020 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1299 said that it was based on a legally in- little trip over to the Carter Presi- our sensitive, personal information or supportable reading of the law. dential Library. Of course, I wanted to disrupt nearly every aspect of our Now, that makes you pause. How can see this library—I had never seen it—to lives. These cyber security vulnerabili- we be sure, how can we think he can learn more about President Carter, but ties cut across every industry. Whether impartially evaluate the special coun- as a Minnesotan, I really wanted to you are a small business trying to pro- sel’s investigation if, before he has look for all the Mondale memorabilia. tect your customers’ credit card de- even seen its result, he writes exten- I may have been the only one there tails, a doctor’s office with private sively that part of it, not all of it, was looking for Joan’s dress and other medical insurance information, or even legally insupportable and fatally mis- things related to the Mondale half of a sophisticated tech startup that needs conceived? the Carter-Mondale team. to safeguard your customers’ pass- It is not just those statements that One of the things I noticed that to words, cyber security protections are are troubling. He goes on to state, not me was most prominent was a quote of absolutely vital to your success. for the first time, his alarming views Walter Mondale’s etched on the wall. We have seen the dangerous con- about the President’s powers. Here is At the time, I liked it. I thought it was sequences of attacks that exposed the one of them: ‘‘[T]he President’s law en- simple. I wrote it down, and I put it in private data of millions of Americans— forcement powers extend to all mat- my purse. But I never knew how rel- from companies like Equifax and Tar- ters, including those in which he had a evant it would be today. The quote get to Federal Agencies like the Office personal stake.’’ came from Mondale’s reflections on his of Personnel Management and the IRS. Mr. Barr doesn’t cite laws or cases service with President Carter after Government Agencies of all sizes are at from the Supreme Court or the history they had lost their reelection but had risk of a breach that could jeopardize of our Nation’s founding or even the served their country for 4 years. He the sensitive information they are Federalist Papers when making his said: trusted with, and these threats will claims. He just says it as if it is obvi- We told the truth. We obeyed the law. We only continue to grow. ous. kept the peace. We need a skilled cyber workforce of Let me be clear about what he means I believe that is the minimum stand- professionals to shore up our cyber pro- by this. Mr. Barr believes that a Presi- ard we should expect of any adminis- tections, fortify our legacy systems, dent gets to supervise an investigation tration. We told the truth. We obeyed and build new and innovative infra- into his or her own conduct. As a the law. We kept the peace. Every structure with safety and security in former prosecutor, I know that it is a President faces great challenges, many mind. Despite the glaring need for fundamental value in our country that of which are unforeseen and require dif- more cyber security professionals, we no one—no one—is above the law, and ficult decisions, but at the minimum, face a serious shortage of highly it is a fundamental principle in our an administration should tell the trained cyber experts to fill these posi- legal system that no one should be a truth, obey the law, and do all they can tions. Estimates indicate there is a global shortage of approximately 3 mil- judge in their own case, not even the to keep the peace. lion desperately needed cyber security President of the United States. That is where I will end. What con- I also have grave doubts about Mr. cerns me about this nominee is not the professionals, including nearly half a Barr’s respect for Congress, a coequal vast experience he has or the work he million in North America, where gov- ernment and the private sector are branch of government, and our duty to would do on a few of the things that I competing to hire the best talent. provide oversight of the executive mentioned; it is his views on Executive power, his views on Congress’s power to The Federal Government faces seri- branch. ous challenges in this competition. Mr. Barr is a proponent of the uni- be a check and balance to the Execu- Agencies often cannot offer the same tary executive theory, which is the tive, his views on what the Executive top salaries and benefits that Silicon idea that the President has expansive can do right as we face this crucial time in history, when coming right at Valley uses to entice and to retain em- powers, even in the face of Congress’s ployees. Our cyber workforce is on the constitutional duties. His writings on us is this major report from the special counsel. I want someone who will make frontlines of every aspect of our digital the topic raise serious questions about security, and we need policies that ad- how Mr. Barr will approach congres- sure that whoever is in the White House obeys the law and tells the dress that reality and sustain and grow sional oversight of the administration. our ranks. I am concerned that Mr. Barr will truth. Sadly, I cannot support this nominee. While thousands of dedicated public rely on the broad interpretation of Ex- I do hope that I am wrong in some of servants choose to work in government ecutive power to support the White my conclusions based on what I have because they are motivated by the mis- House’s reported efforts to exert Exec- read and heard. I would like nothing sion of serving our country, there is utive privilege to prevent the release of more. more we can do to grow the pool of the special counsel report, its findings, I appreciate so much the work of Rod cyber workers and recruit them to gov- or its conclusions. Rosenstein as Deputy Attorney Gen- ernment service. Congress has made If that happens, Congress must be eral and many of the other people in strides in recent years to improve in- ready to assert our responsibility to the Justice Department who have centives and attract skilled cyber pro- make sure the public and, especially, worked with him to allow this inves- fessionals to join the ranks. State election officials who are work- tigation to continue. I hope that will Moving forward, we can make cyber ing to secure our elections have the be the case if this nominee does go positions in government more attrac- facts about what happened. through this Chamber, that he will do tive by providing cyber professionals How are we going to fix this in the the same. with unique opportunities to enhance next election if we don’t know what Thank you, Mr. President. their careers while they help protect happened? How are we going to have I yield the floor. our country’s security. That is why I accountability for our government if The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- introduced the Federal Rotational the public is shut out in viewing what ator from Michigan. Cyber Workforce Program Act with happened? S. 429 Senator HOEVEN. Our bipartisan legis- This is not the time to install an At- Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, cyber lation helps the Federal Government torney General who has repeatedly es- attacks are one of the greatest threats develop an integrated cyber security poused a view of unfettered Executive to our national security today. As our workforce that retains high-skilled em- power. Congress cannot abdicate its re- world becomes increasingly connected, ployees by establishing a civilian per- sponsibilities or shirk its duties—not bad actors are trying to infiltrate our sonnel rotation program specifically when it comes to national security, most critical networks, from our mili- for cyber professionals. It is based on foreign relations, the budget, or, as is tary systems and our electrical grid to similar joint duty programs for the key today, oversight into law and our financial institutions and our military services and the intelligence order. small businesses. community. A few years ago, I went to Atlanta to We face a rising number of cyber at- The Rotational Cyber Workforce Pro- make a speech, and, of course, I took a tacks that have the potential to expose gram will provide civilian employees in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.022 S13FEPT1 S1300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 cyber roles opportunities to enhance manufacture to declare the filing sea- gress or the bureaucrats who are out their careers, broaden their profes- son under the new law a failure. Of spending the money. sional experience, and foster collabo- course, that is after only 2 weeks of tax In early 2018, Treasury and the IRS rative networks by experiencing and filing—not a long enough period of implemented updated withholding ta- contributing to the cyber mission be- time to draw too many conclusions. bles to give taxpayers that option of yond their home Agencies. By offering Case in point: Last week the IRS re- deciding whether to save or spend and these kinds of dynamic and rewarding leased preliminary filing data covering what to spend it on or how to save it. opportunities, this legislation will help the first weeks of the filing season. Im- A chief priority for the new with- retain highly talented cyber profes- mediately, naysayers began focusing holding tables was accuracy. The IRS’ sionals and strengthen our govern- on data that suggests that tax refunds goal was to help taxpayers get the ment’s security by developing greater in the first week were down slightly right amount withheld from their pay- interagency awareness and collabora- over last year, as well as focusing on check. However, common sense ought tion. anecdotal social media posts. Never to tell us that no withholding table I am pleased that this morning the mind that the current refund numbers will ever be perfect—at least not per- Homeland Security and Government are based on only a few days of data, or fect for 157 million different taxpayers. Affairs Committee unanimously ap- that refund statistics can vary widely If they were, there would be no need for proved this legislation. It moves us from one week to the next. Never mind tax refunds. Only what was necessary closer to closing the cyber security that most of the social media posts are to satisfy a taxpayer’s tax obligation workforce gap. unverified. Many have the markings of would need to be taken from their pay- In addition to taking commonsense a coordinated effort by liberal activists checks. steps like we did today in committee, who have regularly used hashtag ‘‘GOP But that is unlikely. Every taxpayer Congress needs to look ahead and plan tax scam’’ to attack the law on Twit- is affected a little differently under the for long-term solutions to ensure that ter, despite a vast majority of tax- Tax Code based on their personal cir- we always have a strong, competitive payers paying less in taxes. cumstances, and some taxpayers’ in- pool of cyber security talent to draw Yet our journalists, who are well edu- comes may fluctuate throughout the on. We need policies that encourage cated and ought to know better, fall for year. This makes exact withholding students of all ages and educational it—hook, line, and sinker—including based on general tables nearly impos- levels to seek out STEM fields, such as such tweets in articles with no ques- sible. As a result, the amount of a tax- computer science, so they are prepared tions asked or verifying the veracity of payers’ refund is unlikely to be exactly to fill these in-demand jobs and be our these claims. the same as it was under the old law first line of defense against these To be fair, oftentimes buried deep in compared to our new law. Yes, some emerging and rapidly evolving threats. such articles, well below a sensational taxpayers may see a smaller refund, I look forward to continuing to work headline, is an attempt to demonstrate but others may see a larger refund. The with my Republican and Democratic some semblance of unbiased reports, size of one’s refund tells you nothing colleagues to get this bill signed into noting that under the tax law, most about whether a specific taxpayer ben- law and to advance other commonsense taxpayers will see tax cuts. That is efited from last year’s tax law. legislation that strengthens our Na- right. Most taxpayers will see tax cuts. Given this fact, the best way for any tion’s cyber capabilities and safeguards You most assuredly wouldn’t know this taxpayer to see how tax reform af- the weakest links in the cyber security from the headlines bemoaning a reduc- fected their bottom line is to compare chain from harm. tion in tax refunds, but the vast major- this year’s tax return with last year’s Mr. President, I yield the floor. ity of taxpayers experienced a tax cut tax return, rather than making that I suggest the absence of a quorum. last year, and will this year, as well. judgment based upon what the refund The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Every analysis—from the non- is. clerk will call the roll. partisan Joint Committee on Taxation Tax preparers and tax return soft- The bill clerk proceeded to call the to the right-leaning Tax Foundation, ware often will provide an analysis roll. to the liberal Tax Policy Center—dem- comparing the current and previous Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask onstrates that taxpayers are sending year’s tax return. I encourage tax- unanimous consent that the order for less of their hard-earned money to payers to compare the total amount of the quorum call be rescinded. Washington this year. taxes paid this year with the total The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without As an example, an Iowa family of taxes paid last year, or, if your income objection, it is so ordered. four with the State’s family median in- materially changed from last year, TAX FILING SEASON come of around $75,000 stands to see compare your effective tax rate. That Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I their tax bill cut by more than half, or is the taxes paid as a percentage of come to the floor for two reasons: No. about $2,100 in savings. This is real tax your adjusted gross income. If your tax 1, to speak about the tax bill of 1 year relief that began appearing in many preparer does not already provide you ago, and then, for a longer period of taxpayers’ paychecks at the start of with this information, simply ask them time, to address the issue before the 2018. That is a very important point. for that information. Senate, which is the nomination of Mr. The government could have chosen to If taxpayers take this approach, the Barr. deprive this taxpayer of this extra vast majority will see that their tax The tax filing season began just over $2,100 last year until they filed their bill has gone down. This is what mat- 2 weeks ago. Despite the disruption of taxes during this tax season. ters, not the size of their refund. The the temporary partial government This may have been the best thing to size of the refund tells you nothing be- shutdown, the IRS is reporting to the do if you are someone who starts with yond the degree to which a taxpayer Nation that all systems are go. Tax re- the assumption that their money has overpaid their taxes over the turns are being processed as normal, would be better off in the hands of the course of the year. I hope Americans and refunds are being sent out. While government interest-free. But I do not will take the time to check so they there are lingering effects from the believe that is the best thing to do. know the real effects that last year’s shutdown, overall, the IRS and Treas- I believe taxpayers know better how tax cuts had on their lives and their ury have done a pretty good job of to spend their hard-earned money than family. minimizing the effects of the shutdown Washington does. It should be up to the NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR on tax filers. individual taxpayer whether it is in his Mr. President, I will now turn my at- This season is receiving additional or her interest to put that extra tention to the vote that will happen scrutiny as it is the very first time $2,100—or about $175 a month—in a sav- shortly today or tomorrow on William that tax filers are filing under the tax ings account or spend it on buying Barr to be Attorney General for the cuts and reforms enacted last year. My school supplies for their children or United States. colleagues on the other side of the aisle maybe even making a car payment. Mr. Barr is a highly accomplished at- and some in the media appear to be ob- That is a decision 157 million taxpayers torney and an experienced public serv- sessed with finding anything they can can make and not 535 Members of Con- ant with an outstanding record. The

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.024 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1301 Justice Department needs good, effec- While I will continue to use the over- about transparency with regard to the tive leadership, and we should act sight powers of Congress to ensure that special counsel’s report. I made very quickly to fill this top spot. the FIRST STEP Act is applied and im- clear that I want the report to be made I believe that Mr. Barr will be a good plemented as required by law, I believe public because taxpayers deserve to leader for the Justice Department as Mr. Barr’s testimony, and I look for- know what their money is being spent he has demonstrated in the past. In my ward to working with him on both the on—in this case, maybe $25 million to opinion, at his Judiciary Committee implementation of the current law and $35 million. I am not sure we have an nomination hearing, Mr. Barr was very future steps in criminal justice reform. exact figure, but it is a lot of money. candid with Senators. I believe he did I want to go on to another issue of The only way the American taxpayers his best at answering questions on his importance to me, which was Mr. and Congress can hold the government views on a wide variety of topics, as Barr’s position on the False Claims accountable is through transparency. well as addressing concerns, including Act. If you remember my participation You have heard me say many times my own. in the False Claims Act, going back to that transparency brings account- For example, at the beginning of this 1986, that act has brought in $59 billion ability. Of course, there are some tradi- confirmation process, I had concerns of fraudulently taken money from the tional reasons for withholding certain regarding Mr. Barr’s prior negative Federal taxpayers. Leaders and top information even in a special counsel’s statements on a subject that I have prosecutors of both sides of the aisle report, such as national security or been working on for 4 years with Sen- have now praised the law as the most people’s privacy, but there should be as ator DURBIN and Senator LEE—crimi- effective tool the government has to much transparency as possible regard- nal justice reform. detect, to prosecute, and actually to ing the release of the report. In particular, I was concerned about recover public money lost to fraud. During his hearing, Mr. Barr said a 1992 Justice Department report re- Most of the $59 billion has come as a that he would place a high priority on leased when he was Attorney General result of patriotic whistleblowers who transparency, particularly with entitled ‘‘The Case for More Incarcer- found the fraud and brought the cases Mueller’s report, and there is no reason ation.’’ That title ought to tell you at their own risk. to think that Mr. Mueller will not be allowed to finish his work. Mr. Barr that he is tough on law enforcement. I To let you know why I am concerned told me and other members of this was also concerned about a letter he about Mr. Barr’s opinion, in the past he committee that he would ‘‘provide as signed in 2015 opposing the bill that we was extremely critical of the False much transparency as [he] can con- then entitled the Sentencing Reform Claims Act, even after it was signed by sistent with the law and the Depart- and Correction Act of 2015. Obviously, President Reagan. He called it uncon- ment’s longstanding practices and poli- if I think we need criminal justice re- stitutional. At one time, he said it was cies.’’ There is a lot of room there for form for the first time in a generation, an ‘‘abomination.’’ So at his nomina- him to work within, I suppose, and to and the Attorney General puts out a tion hearing, I pointedly asked Mr. Barr whether he believed the False still be honest in these answers. At this letter against the part of it that Sen- point, I can tell you I have no reason to ator DURBIN and I were working so Claims Act is unconstitutional. He said: ‘‘No, Senator. It’s been upheld by doubt Mr. Barr’s sincerity or his com- hard on—by the way, the President mitment to transparency and the law. signed that just before Christmas— the Supreme Court.’’ Mr. Barr also stated that he would If he is confirmed, I will be sure to then, I think it is legitimate that I ask fully and faithfully implement this hold Mr. Barr to his word on trans- him these questions. very important law. He acknowledged parency. Yet I also realize that there As Attorney General, Mr. Barr will are some differences of opinion around be responsible for implementing the re- the benefits of the False Claims Act and said: ‘‘I will diligently enforce the here on what is currently required cently passed FIRST STEP Act of 2018, under the Justice Department’s special which 89 Members of this body sup- False Claims Act.’’ I also asked Mr. Barr about his counsel regulations. That is why Sen- ported. These Members also worked stance on something called the ator BLUMENTHAL and I recently intro- tirelessly for its passage. The FIRST ‘‘Granston Memo.’’ That memo pro- duced S. 236, the Special Counsel STEP Act is the title of the bill that I vides a long list of reasons that the Transparency Act. This bill would re- call criminal justice reform. This is Justice Department can use to dismiss quire by statute that a special counsel why one of my first questions during False Claims Act cases. Some of these provide a report to Congress and the his confirmation hearing was to di- reasons are pretty vague, such as ‘‘pre- American people at the conclusion of rectly and clearly ask Mr. Barr if he serving government resources.’’ Just an investigation, not just Mueller’s would commit to fully implementing think as to how that can be used by special counsel report but special coun- the FIRST STEP Act, considering the some faceless bureaucrat to avoid some sels’ reports into the future. This is fact that he had written a letter 3 issue, like maybe he doesn’t want to go commonsense transparency and ac- years ago against the concept. after fraudulent money or doesn’t like countability under any administration, His answer was very clear and con- some whistleblower. Obviously, those not just under the Trump administra- vincing to me, and that was one word— words could mean anything the govern- tion. I look forward to working with ‘‘yes.’’ He went on to say: ‘‘I have no ment wants it to mean. my colleagues and Mr. Barr, if he is problem with the approach of reform- Of course, the government ought to confirmed, on this important legisla- ing the prison structure and I will be able to dismiss, obviously, meritless tion. faithfully implement the law.’’ Later cases, but we don’t want to give broad I also pressed the nominee on a num- in the hearing, other Senators pointed discretion to the administration with- ber of other issues that were related to to Mr. Barr’s past stances on criminal out good justification. Even when the transparency and accountability, in- justice and sentencing reform. Those Justice Department declines to partici- cluding the Freedom of Information Members asked for Mr. Barr’s current pate in a False Claims Act case, the Act—or, as we call it around here, views on the subject. They also asked whistleblower can and, in many cases, FOIA—and the Foreign Agents Reg- for assurances that Mr. Barr would du- still does recover taxpayers’ money. istration Act. Around here, we refer to tifully implement the FIRST STEP Although Mr. Barr had not yet read that as FARA. When I served as chair- Act, just like I asked that question. the memo, he pledged to sit down with man of the Judiciary Committee, I Mr. Barr expressed his current mis- me if problems arose. These are posi- helped to steer the FOIA Improvement givings about high sentences for drug tive steps and positive statements. Act of 2016 into law, which creates a offenders established in the 1990s. Each However, actions speak louder than very important point—a ‘‘presumption time, he answered very clearly that he words. So I want Mr. Barr to know that of openness’’ standard. The Justice De- would dutifully implement the FIRST I am going to monitor aggressively partment oversees the Federal Govern- STEP Act and work to ensure that the how he enforces and protects the False ment’s compliance with FOIA. So that intent of Congress was realized. Mr. Claims Act to ensure that he follows is why we discussed it with Barr. It is Barr’s answers regarding the FIRST through on his promises. critical that the nominee, if confirmed STEP Act relieved my concerns of his On another matter, during his con- to lead the Justice Department, takes past statements. firmation hearing, I pressed Mr. Barr FOIA and transparency seriously.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.027 S13FEPT1 S1302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 When you talk about a presumption cally, whether he would ensure that mittee, the Senator from Iowa, has just of openness, it ought to be this simple: healthcare and prescription drug anti- pointed out, the Senate will soon vote Any of the public’s business ought to trust issues would be a top priority for on the nomination of William Barr to be public, and you presume it to be the Justice Department. serve as Attorney General. public. Let the government give a jus- The nominee responded: ‘‘Competi- As has also been pointed out, this is, tification as to why it ought to be kept tion is an important factor in con- undoubtedly, one of the most qualified secret or not be open to the public taining the costs of healthcare’’ and nominees to come before the Senate in under the Freedom of Information Act. that he would ‘‘work with the Anti- his having already held the same posi- I asked Mr. Barr if he agreed that trust Division to ensure appropriate tion under President George H.W. FOIA were an important tool for hold- and effective criminal and civil en- Bush. He has also served as an intel- ing the government accountable. Natu- forcement to protect Americans’ inter- ligence analyst at the CIA, as an As- rally, he said yes. I also asked the ests in low-cost, high-quality sistant Attorney General in the De- nominee if he would commit to ensur- healthcare.’’ He stated that if con- partment of Justice’s Office of Legal ing the faithful and timely implemen- firmed, antitrust enforcement in the Counsel, and as Deputy Attorney Gen- tation of the 2016 FOIA amendments. healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors eral before he served as Attorney Gen- He said: ‘‘Yes, we will work hard on ‘‘will remain a priority’’ for the Justice eral. that.’’ I also think that the entire Department. His confirmation hearing lasted more FOIA process would be improved if I also expressed to the candidate my than 12 hours, during which time he Americans didn’t have to fight tooth concerns about agriculture competi- and other witnesses answered hundreds and nail for disclosure in the first tion. He indicated that enforcing the of questions on a wide variety of issues place. Let me repeat that—fight tooth antitrust laws in the agriculture sector he might confront as Attorney Gen- and nail for disclosure. That is why we will remain a priority. eral. He was straightforward and forth- have a presumption of openness when The topics I just discussed are just coming. He earned high praise even it comes to the Freedom of Informa- some of the areas that I asked Mr. Barr from the ranking Democrat on that tion Act. about at the confirmation hearing and committee—our colleague, Senator Getting the public’s information out in written questions for the record, and FEINSTEIN from California—who said: to the public automatically should be a my Judiciary Committee colleagues He’s obviously very smart. He was Attor- top priority. So I asked Mr. Barr if he questioned Mr. Barr at length on a va- ney General before. . . . No one can say he isn’t qualified. I was thinking last night, ob- would help to advocate for the more riety of topics. I take Mr. Barr at his word. I don’t believe he would bow to viously Mr. Barr is qualified. He is bright. He proactive disclosure of government is capable. records. Again, he said he would. I ap- any kind of pressure, even from the President, if he thought there were a She could have said more, but one of preciate Mr. Barr’s assurances. Of problem with the legality, constitu- the things she said after that is, ‘‘I course, as I have said so many times tionality, or ethics of an issue. He is an won’t be voting for him.’’ during these remarks on different excellent nominee—extremely com- This is an important job for the issues, I expect to hold him true to his petent and experienced. American people. There are a lot of word. Mr. Barr previously led the Justice jobs out there to be filled. It is hard to Then, I went to the Foreign Agents Department and has proven his strong argue that any of them are more im- Registration Act, or FARA. I asked leadership abilities. Recall that back portant than this one, but it is also him about the importance of it. My in 1991 the Senate Judiciary Com- hard to argue that there is not some- oversight work has highlighted the mittee unanimously reported Mr. thing wrong with a process where that Justice Department’s historically lax Barr’s nomination to be Attorney Gen- is the comment that could be made, enforcement of that act. I think we had eral under President George H.W. Bush. followed not too long after that by: I a hearing on it and found out that Can you believe it? The Senate con- won’t be voting for him. since 1937 there have been fewer than a firmed him by a voice vote. Senator GRASSLEY pointed out that dozen prosecutions under it. Now, all of What has changed after 25 years? the last time Bill Barr was confirmed a sudden, with Russia, Ukraine, and I don’t know, except that there is to be Attorney General, it was by voice Turkey and a lot of other places, it has something some people think is wrong vote. It seems as if that must have come to my attention that there are a if a person by the name of Trump been a long time ago. It hasn’t been lot of people who even recently haven’t nominates somebody to some office. that long ago; it is just the way the registered under it. On the other hand, The only difference I can see is that Senate used to work. That is why the I will bet people are hastening to reg- even in the last 25 years, he has proven Rules Committee that I chair voted out ister very fast. himself to be in the private sector what a Senate resolution earlier today deal- Yet the law has some shortcomings. he did so well as a public servant. He is ing with this issue. This should not be In an age in which we are witnessing a very capable attorney and a straight the problem that it is. It shouldn’t be more foreign government efforts to in- shooter. He is willing to engage in pro- an issue, but, frankly, the nomination fluence the American public and pol- ductive discussions with Congress. process is broken. icymakers, we should see more trans- That is a key quality that we want in In every election in this country, one parency and more enforcement against anybody who runs the Justice Depart- thing has been certain: At least one bad actors, not less enforcement. So I ment, and I have had enough trouble party will not be happy with the result. asked Mr. Barr if he agreed that FARA with the Justice Department. I certainly understand why our Demo- was an important national security I hope he will respond to my requests cratic colleagues weren’t happy with and accountability tool, and he said for oversight information more than the results of the 2016 election. There yes. the Democrats and Republicans had have been elections I have not been I asked Mr. Barr if he would be sure who preceded him. He is committed to happy about and some that I have been to make FARA enforcement a top pri- working with me on my oversight re- happier about than others even when I ority under his leadership. Again, he quests, and I think my colleagues know was happy. This is a process that said he would. that that is a responsibility that I take makes it easy not to be pleased with I also asked Mr. Barr if he would seriously. what voters decide to do, but that commit to working with me on my bill He will uphold the law and the Con- doesn’t give you the right to stand in to improve FARA. This bill before Con- stitution. Mr. Barr deserves our sup- the way of what voters try to do, and gress is called the Disclosing Foreign port, and one can tell from my remarks that is exactly what our friends on the Influence Act, and it seeks to better that I am, obviously, proud to vote for other side of the aisle have done. ensure transparency and account- him. Over the past 2 years, we have had ability. Again, he said yes. Again, Mr. I yield the floor. unprecedented obstruction when it Barr can expect that I will hold him to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. comes to just trying to put a govern- his word. PERDUE). The Senator from Missouri. ment in place, unprecedented obstruc- I also asked Mr. Barr about his posi- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, as the tion to confirming a President’s nomi- tion on antitrust enforcement—specifi- former chairman of the Judiciary Com- nees.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.028 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1303 During the first Congress President important as a Supreme Court Justice, from Oklahoma, Senator LANKFORD, Trump was in office, the previous 2 or it could be the lowest level of con- who has been working on this issue for years, he submitted 1,136 nominees for firmation in any of the Agencies of 2 years now, and others of us have as jobs across the Federal Government. government. well. We introduced this bill to cut the During that same period of time, Presi- By the way, those are the people who amount of time back to what had been dent Obama submitted 1,132 nominees. haven’t been put in place because obvi- a temporary standing order when Re- By the way, President Trump is ously lifetime judges matter, and both publicans were in the minority, and we sometimes criticized for not getting parties would prioritize that. agreed to this temporary standing the nominees up here quickly enough. There have been 128 cloture votes. In order. The Democrats were in the ma- He actually got four more nominees up the first 2 years of the past three Presi- jority. There was a Democrat in the during that period of time than Presi- dents, there were cloture votes a total White House. We agreed to essentially dent Obama did, but the Senate con- of 24 times—24 times. That is an aver- this same framework: 2 hours for most firmed 920 of President Obama’s nomi- age of 8 compared to 128. There is a lot nominees, 30 hours for circuit judges nees during that first 2 years, and the of difference between 8 and 128. and Supreme Court Justices and Cabi- Senate only confirmed 714 of President Because the tradition of the Senate— net officers. Seventy-eight Senators Trump’s nominees—barely half for as a matter of fact, I think if President voted for that temporary order. President Trump and about 70 percent, Bush were on here, President George H. Usually when you do you a tem- 75 percent for President Obama. There W. Bush—that number was zero. No porary order, it is to see if it works. is a nearly 200-person difference, but time. And that was much more tradi- Well, it worked, but we didn’t do it more important, maybe, than the dif- tional, up until that time, than now. again. So we are now saying, let’s ference is the obvious effort for us not When President Reagan was Presi- make that temporary order a perma- to be able to get other work done. dent, once a nominee got out of com- nent part of the way the Senate ap- At the end of the last Congress, we mittee, it was an average of 5 days be- proaches this part of its job. We are returned the largest number of nomi- fore that nominee had a vote here on moving in that direction. We had a de- nees from any President since Ronald the Senate floor. It was normally the bate this morning in committee. The Reagan. There are really only two rea- same kind of voice vote that Senator time we are spending on the floor—if sons for that. One is to, frankly, stall GRASSLEY mentioned that Bill Barr there is a nominee who needs 30 hours, the confirmation process and make it had the last time. The average was 5 they are almost certainly going to be difficult for the President to do the job days. With President Trump, it was 55 in that category that gets 30 hours. If of being President. If you don’t get the days before a nominee could get a vote there is a nominee who would be in the people to help you do the job you are once they got out of committee. 2-hour category, they are going to have elected to do, you can’t do the job as Remember, if you have agreed to been through committee, they are effectively as you would otherwise. serve in one of these jobs, you have going to have been thoroughly vetted, We just had a government shutdown, given all of your financial information, and the committee will have decided which I think all of us were dis- you have given all of your personal in- they should be reported out. We need appointed by. That is bad policy. We formation, and you have been inves- to get back to where 5 days after that, don’t want to repeat it again. We didn’t tigated through and through. You have the Senate lets this person go on to fill want to repeat it that time. But we appeared before a committee, and they a job that is, in all likelihood, not have a partial shutdown of many of have asked you every question they going to last beyond one administra- these Agencies and parts of the govern- could think of to ask you. They have tion and maybe not even that. ment every single day because we don’t voted you out of that committee. And It won’t be long before nobody is have the people necessary to put the then 24 people, at the end of last year, willing to sign up if a year later, after rules in place. were sent back to the White House, at you have put your life on hold, you find There was a lot of discussion during the end of that conference—I think it out that the Senate somehow can’t get the government shutdown about farm- was over 24 people, over two dozen peo- to the job you have agreed to serve on ers who weren’t able to get the loan ple—who had been waiting 1 year to be- because we have to take time that the guarantees they needed because the of- come maybe the Deputy Assistant Sec- Senate never took before. fice was closed. Well, to some extent, it retary of Interior. I hope my colleagues on both sides of is the same way when the door is open This will not work. This is not how the aisle look at that standing order but the people aren’t there, when the our system is supposed to work, and we that could change our rules in a way door is open but the rules for the new need to move forward. And it is not that allows people who are willing to farm bill haven’t been issued, and when like when this happens—when these 128 serve to be thoroughly vetted, thor- the door is open but the trade regula- cloture votes happen—there is a huge oughly questioned, and then voted on. tions that need to be made for the tax debate. There are 30 hours, plus the in- This can’t happen unless they get bill aren’t out there. tervening day, but that doesn’t mean voted on. Clearly, the current process The other reason, by the way, the there is any big debate. In fact, usually of voting on people is a process that second reason, is just to use up floor there is almost no debate at all on has been abused. time. There are only so many things these nominees. When the nominees we can do here on the Senate floor. The were voted on, 48 percent of the nomi- While the Senate is a place that rec- majority leader is fond of saying that nees got over 60 votes and 37 percent of ognizes the rights of the minority, the most precious commodity in the the nominees got over 70 votes. So those rights have only been upheld Senate is floor time. If we are required clearly this is not about holding back when the minority viewed them for to drag out this process, as the minor- somebody who could be confirmed; it is what they are—rights of the minority ity has insisted we do for the last 2 about using up time that should be rather than tools of the minority to ob- years, things don’t happen otherwise. used for other things. struct the elected Government of the During the first 2 years of the Trump There are two jobs in the Senate. One United States of America and the work administration, there were 128 cloture of them is the personnel business. One of the Senate. votes right here—128 cloture votes. of them is confirming people the Presi- I yield the floor. That is where a Democrat—usually the dent nominates. But the other is the I suggest the absence of a quorum. minority leader—insists that we are legislating business. The other is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The going to have to get a majority of funding the government business. The clerk will call the roll. votes to even have the debate on a can- other is the talking about foreign pol- The senior assistant legislative clerk didate. Once you file that, that takes a icy business. The other is talking proceeded to call the roll. day before you can even begin to have about the economy and trade and Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I the debate, and then the debate is 30 taxes. Every hour we spend on this is ask unanimous consent that the order hours. So half a week is gone before the an hour we can’t spend on that. for the quorum call be rescinded. week starts just trying to confirm one The resolution we passed out today The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without person for one thing. That could be as was one I introduced with my colleague objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.030 S13FEPT1 S1304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 S. 47 Next on my list are Leader MCCON- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, we NELL and Senator SCHUMER. The minor- Democratic leader. have finally completed our work on S. ity leader is here. We had a conversa- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, let me 47, the Natural Resources Management tion on the floor just about where he is thank the chair of the Energy Com- Act. We had a good day yesterday. We sitting—this was back in December. mittee, the senior Senator from Alas- had a good day here in the U.S. Senate. But the two leaders gave their commit- ka, for the wonderful work she always We passed this significant bill—really, ment to take this bill up early this does around here. She has the respect a landmark piece of legislation—out of year. They kept that commitment. of Members on both sides of the aisle. the Senate by a vote of 92 to 8. That is They made it happen. I thank them for She tries to do the right thing and ends pretty strong. You don’t see a lot of what they did in recognizing that this up there so often. This lands bill that in the Senate anymore—every public lands, resources, and waters bill wouldn’t have happened without a lot now and again, and this was one of deserved early attention in this new of the people she mentioned, but at the those every now and agains. I appre- Congress. top of the list would certainly, cer- ciate all the work. I mentioned on the floor that there tainly, be the senior Senator from We have now sent this over to the were many colleagues on both sides: Alaska. House of Representatives, and it has Senator HEINRICH, Senator GARDNER, Once again, I tip my hat to the junior some good momentum. We are looking Senator DAINES from Montana, Senator Senator from Washington State, who forward to being able to work with the WYDEN from Oregon, all of whom have worked so long and hard on this. The House. I encourage them to move been great partners here on the floor. two of them were a great team, and quickly on this important measure and It is important to briefly mention JOE MANCHIN filled in when he became see it enacted into law. the staffs, who put in the long hours— ranking member. We are all very glad I want to take just a few moments the work and the family life they gave that this wonderful lands bill, with so this afternoon, while I can, to thank so up. many good things in it, will, barring many who have been key in getting us The first person on my list to recog- any unforeseen mishap, become law to this point. I want to start my com- nize is my deputy chief counsel, Lucy very soon. ments with acknowledging the former Murfitt, who is truly an expert, a true NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR ranking member of the Energy and expert on the lands issue. She has Mr. President, I rise this afternoon to Natural Resources Committee, Senator poured her heart and soul into these address the nomination of Mr. William CANTWELL from Washington. We have issues, and it is no exaggeration to say Barr to be the next Attorney General spent a lot of time together. We have they would not have happened without of the United States. spent a lot of time over the years her efforts. We take all these nominations very working on these lands bills. We did it I also thank my staff director, Brian seriously. Each member of the Presi- in the public forum through the com- Hughes; my chief counsel, Kellie Don- dent’s Cabinet holds immense influence mittee process. We had hearings on nelly; the members of my lands team, within our government, with the power hundreds of bills. We worked to refine Annie Hoefler, Lane Dickson, and to affect the lives of millions. At this and reach agreement on them and to Michelle Lane; our communications moment in time, the Attorney General report them from committee. So there team, Nicole Daigle, Michelle Toohey, might be the very most critical of all was all of that process, which went on and Tonya Parish; our support staff, in- of the Cabinet officials in our govern- throughout the committee, and then cluding Melissa Enriquez and Sean ment. the two of us sitting down with our Solie; then Brianne Miller and Isaac Not only will the Attorney General staffs on noncommittee time, just Edwards, who basically kept the com- assume the traditional responsibilities working through these particulars, in mittee running while everyone else was of the office, but the next Attorney many meetings in my office and in her focusing on this bill. General would also oversee one of the office. We really did this on a bipar- While I am proud of my team, we had most sensitive investigations in our tisan basis. We stuck together. There great partners on the other side of the were times when the prospects for this aisle. Sarah Venuto and Lance West Nation’s history—the special counsel’s package did not look so good, and then joined the committee with Senator investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 elections. Just to say those there were moments when it looked MANCHIN, and they have been great to even worse than not so good. But we work with. Sam Fowler, David Brooks, words, ‘‘Russian influence in the 2016 kind of pulled one another along. I Rebecca Bonner, Bryan Petit, Camille elections,’’ makes your hair stand on think that is a tribute to the commit- Touton, Mary Louise Wagner, and end a little bit. Under normal circumstances, the po- ment we made as colleagues and part- Amit Ronen also played key roles. ners in this to advance not just to a Then on the House side, we had David sition of Attorney General demands an message but to a product. I truly think Watkins and Brandon Bragato of Chair- individual of unimpeachable integrity, impartiality, and independence. Under that is a tribute to Senator CANTWELL man GRIJALVA’s staff, along with Par- and her willingness to work together to ish Braden and Cody Stewart, who has these circumstances, that bar is more find a path forward. now left the Hill, of Ranking Member important and probably higher than Then we weren’t able to finish things BISHOP’s staff. ever. Why? Because as we have all seen, at the end of the year. Senator CANT- I have to give a shout-out for the President Trump has demonstrated WELL moved over to another com- floor staff. Laura Dove and her team utter contempt for the rule of law. He mittee, and I had an opportunity to were fabulous. We also appreciate our has expressed a view of the Department pick up with Senator MANCHIN. He Parliamentarians, Elizabeth of Justice that is completely counter picked up. McDonough and Leigh Hildebrand; to the history of this grand Depart- Here he comes in, a new ranking Terry Van Doren with Leader MCCON- ment as an independent Agency of the member, and he has a bill to help man- NELL; and Aniela Butler at the Senate law. Rather, he views the Justice De- age on the floor with some 100-plus Budget Committee. partment as an Agency that should bills. But he helped us in a way that I Two of the individuals who probably protect him personally and one he can am most, most grateful for. He kept us put the most time into this package, compel to protect his friends and pros- on track and helped us secure a very Heather Burnham and Christina Ken- ecute his enemies. That sounds like a strong final tally here. nelly, are in the Office of Senate Leg third-world country, not the United I am also very grateful to my other Counsel. I also thank Janani States of America. corners, the chairman and ranking Shankaran, Kim Cawley, and Aurora In the process of attempting to dis- member of the Natural Resources Com- Swanson at CBO. credit the special counsel’s investiga- mittee on the House side, Chairman Great members, great team—we tion, the President has run roughshod GRIJALVA and Ranking Member BISHOP. could not have done this great work over the norms of the executive I thank them for their exceptional, ex- without them. branch’s relationship with the Justice ceptional work on this package and To Senator SCHUMER, I say thank you Department. President Trump has de- look forward to working with them as for allowing me to complete this in its meaned the public servants of the Jus- we finish this out. entirety. I appreciate your indulgence. tice Department. He has questioned its

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.033 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1305 motives, up to and including the up- investigation. Again, that is not good We are in a moment in history when, grading and belittling of the former At- enough—not with any President and after years of attacks on civil rights by torney General on Twitter—an Attor- certainly not with this one. this President and Attorney General ney General that he himself appointed. With this President, we need an At- Jeff Sessions, some of our most funda- As the special counsel continues to torney General who can assure the mental democratic principles—the rule investigate the connections between Senate and the American public that of law, separation of powers, equal pro- the most senior members of the Trump he will stand up to a President who is tection under the law—are hanging in administration and the Kremlin, it is dead set on protecting his political in- the balance. We now face a full-blown an extraordinarily important and ex- terests above all norms and rules of crisis when it comes to rolling back the traordinarily dangerous moment for conduct. The President wants a Roy rights of Americans. the Justice Department. That is the Cohn to be his Attorney General, but From community to community maelstrom into which the next Attor- this moment calls for another Elliot across the country, we see what it ney General will step. Richardson. looks like when the Department of Jus- Certainly, Mr. Barr is intelligent. The next Attorney General must be a tice fails to pursue justice for all Certainly, Mr. Barr has experience. In public servant in the truest sense, with Americans. fact, he already did the job. Let me say the integrity, the force of will, and the It looks like hate crimes in this that I have always respected his public independence to navigate the Justice country are on the rise for the third service and believed him to be a good Department—and maybe our democ- year in a row but a Department of Jus- man, but what so many of us find lack- racy—through treacherous waters. tice that rolls back protections for ing in Mr. Barr’s nomination this time Mr. Barr’s attitude of ‘‘leave it to LGBTQ Americans instead of strength- around is his fundamental lack of me’’ is not good enough—not for any ening them. awareness about the moment we are in. nominee and certainly not for a nomi- It looks like more than one-third of Only a few months ago, it was uncov- nee President Trump has chosen. all the LGBTQ youth in the country ered that he authored an unsolicited The authorship of the memo, fol- missing school because they feel unsafe memo to the Justice Department criti- lowed by the inability to commit to re- but a DOJ that refuses to fight for cizing—criticizing—the special coun- lease the report or let the investigation them and protect them against State sel’s investigation. He wasn’t involved continue unimpeded—those are three laws that target transgender students. It looks like unchecked voter sup- with the Justice Department in any ca- strikes. Mr. Barr should be out. He pression of Black Americans in Geor- pacity at the time. He was a private at- does not recognize or appreciate the gia, Native Americans in North Da- torney. He could not have had access to moment we are in. Again, his ‘‘leave it kota, and the voter ID and voter purge any of the facts in the case. Yet he de- to me’’ attitude does not measure laws across the country that tried to cided to write this memo, which, in ad- where we are with a President like target and suppress minority voters dition to making unevidenced claims this. Now, I hope I am wrong. I hope Mr. but a Justice Department that has about the investigation, outlined an Barr, who we know is likely to be con- stood by and failed to take on one sin- extremely broad—in my judgment— firmed—our Republican colleagues gle voting rights case during the last 2 overreaching vision of Executive show none of the independence that is years. power. Writing that memo showed poor required—will rise to the occasion, but It looks like communities that are judgment and, worse, it showed bias at I remain unconvinced that Barr is pre- being poisoned by corporate polluters a time when the country could not af- pared to meet this moment. So I will pushing their costs of doing business ford either in its Attorney General. onto neighborhoods least able to defend I felt the memo alone was disquali- be voting, with strong conviction, no on this amendment. I hope Mr. Barr themselves, making their land and air fying at a time when we have a Presi- and water toxic but a DOJ that has dent who scorns the rule of law, but I disproves my view, but his words make me very much worried that this will made it easier for polluters to get set- believed Mr. Barr deserved the chance tlement agreements while cutting its to change my mind so I met with him not happen. I yield the floor. own enforcement capacity to hold privately a few weeks ago. Our con- I suggest the absence of a quorum. those corporate polluters accountable. versation focused on three questions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The It looks like corporate malfeasance First, I asked him very directly if he clerk will call the roll. continuing to target the most vulner- would recuse himself if the ethics offi- The senior assistant legislative clerk able while DOJ enforcement of cor- cials at the Justice Department said he proceeded to call the roll. porate penalties drops by 90 percent should. He would not commit to doing Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- during the first 2 years of the Trump this. Instead, he said he would make sent that the order for the quorum call administration. his own decision. be rescinded. It looks like doubling down on the Second, I asked him if he would re- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- failed war on drugs, which is known to lease the special counsel’s full report TON). Without objection, it is so or- be not a war on drugs but a war on the on Russian influence in the 2016 elec- dered. American people—disproportionately tion, with, of course, appropriate Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, I rise low-income Americans, disproportion- redactions that the intelligence serv- today to speak on the nomination of ately mentally ill Americans, dis- ices would require. His response was to William Barr to be the next Attorney proportionately addicted Americans, say: ‘‘I’m for transparency.’’ That is General of the United States of Amer- and disproportionately Black and not good enough. ica. Brown people—which is exactly what He is a good lawyer. Everyone knows Last Thursday, I voted against his Jeff Sessions did when he directed all when you can make an ironclad com- nomination in the Senate Judiciary Federal prosecutors to ‘‘charge and mitment or when you have words that Committee, as did nine of my fellow pursue the most serious, readily prov- seem good but don’t make such a com- Committee Members. I voted against able offense’’ and seek the highest pen- mitment. To say you are for trans- his nomination because of some very alties in nonviolent drug crimes. parency doesn’t say very much. I asked serious concerns I have with his record It looks like unarmed Black men for an unequivocal and public commit- on everything from criminal justice to being killed by officers in their own ment to release the report. He would environmental justice, to defending the homes and backyards, Americans of not give that assurance. economic rights of Americans, the color being disproportionately stopped Finally, I asked Mr. Barr to commit rights of immigrants, LGBTQ rights, and arrested without adequate systems that he would not interfere in any way and women’s rights. of accountability, but having a DOJ with the special counsel’s investiga- I want to go through those concerns that limits the use of consent decrees tion, whether by denying subpoenas, here on the floor today, but I also want that can prevent systemic abuses of limiting the scope of the investigation, to be clear that Mr. Barr has been nom- power by law enforcement and can ac- or restricting funding. He referred to inated at a time of extraordinary chal- tually help to make law enforcement the special counsel regulations and lenge when it comes to defending better, more accountable, more effec- said he wanted to see Mueller finish his rights in this country. This is a crisis. tive, rebuilding and repairing the trust

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.034 S13FEPT1 S1306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 between law enforcement and commu- in the United States, the land of the miliar with the issue to say whether such nities necessary to create safe and free. One out of every three incarcer- bias exists. strong communities. ated women on the planet Earth is I find this incredibly alarming. There Of course, it looks like children flee- right here in America, the land of the are widely documented instances of ra- ing violence, being ripped from the free. I say, again, that they are not the cial disparities throughout our crimi- arms of their parents, of their mothers wealthy; they are not the privileged. nal justice system from police stops to at the southern border, 6-year-olds As my friend Bryan Stevenson says: We sentencing, to charges. Racial bias ex- being thrown into cages, and an untold have a nation that treats you better if ists even in our school pipeline; with number of children who still have not you’re rich and guilty than if you’re Black kids and White kids having com- been reunited with their families be- poor and innocent. mitted the same infractions in school, cause of the DOJ’s so-called zero-toler- Since 1980, our prison population in African-American kids are more likely ance policy. this country alone has grown on the to be suspended for them. Right now we see a Justice Depart- Federal level by 800 percent. You can There is no difference, for example, ment whose leadership over the past 2 tell a lot about a nation by whom they between Blacks and Whites in the years has failed countless commu- incarcerate. In Russia they incarcerate United States of America for using nities, from low-income Americans political prisoners. In Turkey they in- drugs—no differences for Blacks, who are being victimized by large cor- carcerate members of the media. In Whites, Latinos. We have a drug prob- porations with bad actors to individual this country we incarcerate the poor. lem in America, and it is equally seen, Americans who are trying to have their We incarcerate Americans with mental regardless of race. Whites are more basic, fundamental rights protected. illnesses, Americans with disabilities, likely than Blacks, in many studies, to The Justice Department has failed Americans who are survivors of sexual deal drugs. Yet, despite this, we live in the American people, and, most of all, assault, Americans who are struggling a country where Blacks are about three it has failed to seek that ideal we all with addiction, people who have faced times more likely to be arrested for hold dear, which is equal justice under harm and need help, who often in the using drugs and almost four times the law. That is why, at this moment system get hurt and experience ret- more likely to be arrested for selling in history, during this crisis of con- ribution and not restorative justice. drugs. science, during this crisis of moral We have a nation where we are locking What does it do when you apply a leadership, we need an Attorney Gen- people up for doing things that two of justice system to certain communities eral who grasps the urgency of the mo- the last three Presidents admitted to and not to others? It has a multiplier ment, who is aware of the impact of doing. effect of impact. It affects voting the Department of Justice on commu- Mr. Barr has a record of actively rights because States still eliminate nities across this country, and who is pushing the policies that have led to the right to vote for nonviolent drug willing and prepared to protect our mass incarceration, that have driven charges. It is called felony disenfran- most fundamental rights in every com- up our Nation’s prison populations at a chisement. It affects economic oppor- munity for every American. That is the time when we need an Attorney Gen- tunity because if you have one crimi- ideal of justice; that is the ideal of pa- eral who is willing to follow the lead of nal conviction for doing the same triotism. What is patriotism but love of coun- this body, which passed criminal jus- things that past Presidents have ad- try? You cannot love your country un- tice reform. mitted to doing and Members of this less you love your fellow country men When Mr. Barr served as Attorney body have admitted to doing, then you and women. What does love look like in General during the first Bush adminis- can’t get a job, you can’t get business public? Justice, justice, justice. tration, he literally wrote the book on licenses. Doors are shut to you; oppor- I appreciate that Mr. Barr took the mass incarceration. He commissioned a tunity is closed. When you have a jus- time to sit down and meet with me. It report titled ‘‘The Case for More Incar- tice system that disproportionately was after the hearings; yet at my re- ceration’’ and wrote the forward en- impacts certain Americans, those com- quest, he finally agreed to come and dorsing it. He is an architect of the munities then face serious, serious con- meet with me. There was no staff in criminal justice system that is so dis- sequences. the room. It was an honorable ges- proportionate—out of proportionality— As a Villanova study shows, overall, ture—a gesture of courtesy. We had a that is ruthless, doing things that we would have about 20 percent less chance to have dialogue about his other countries, until this body acted, poverty in America if our incarceration record, his experiences, his perspec- called torture, like juvenile solitary rates were the same as those of our in- tives as well as mine. I appreciate that. confinement. dustrial peers. Poverty is more in- It is a constructive first step. At his hearing, Mr. Barr said he rec- flicted on those communities of color I appreciate his willingness to listen ognized that some things have changed when they are more likely to be ar- to me and talk about his record of over the last quarter century, but he rested, charged, and convicted because mass incarceration. I even appreciate failed to explain how his views on of the existence of implicit racial bias. his willingness to accept the book I criminal justice have actually evolved. But the nominee for the top law en- gave him—I hope he reads it—titled He was describing more of what he was forcement position in our country says ‘‘The New Jim Crow’’ by Michelle Alex- seeing this body and others do, but he he is not sure ‘‘whether such bias ex- ander. didn’t talk about his own evolution. He ists.’’ I continue to have concerns about didn’t say: Hey, that was my perspec- This should be deeply troubling to all Mr. Barr’s ability and willingness to be tive then, and it has changed now. Americans because we believe in an the kind of Attorney General this On the issue of implicit racial bias, I ideal of equal justice under the law. country needs at this pivotal moment asked him if he acknowledged its well- This should be troubling to all Ameri- in American history. I am concerned documented existence in our criminal cans because we believe, as King said, because throughout his career, time justice system. Implicit racial bias has ‘‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to jus- and again, and during his confirmation been pointed out by both sides of the tice everywhere.’’ process, Mr. Barr has demonstrated not aisle in this body, by big city police This should be deeply troubling to all only that he holds troubling views but chiefs and a former FBI Director. Time Americans because there is a deep lack also that he has an alarming lack of and again, it has been documented by of faith that people have in our crimi- knowledge about the crises that make university studies. It is actually in our nal justice system. They are losing our justice system so broken right Justice Department’s policies to train faith that they will receive equal treat- now, at a time when the United States people in implicit racial bias. This isn’t ment. continues to lead the globe, to lead the something that is new. This is some- When the justice system does not op- planet Earth and all of humanity in thing we understand. erate in good faith, it is hampered in the sheer number of people we incar- When asked about it, Mr. Barr said: doing its most sacred duty. cerate. I have not studied the issue of implicit ra- Right now there is a lack of belief One out of every four people incarcer- cial bias in our criminal justice system. . . . that people will be treated fairly, a ated on the planet Earth is right here Therefore, I have not become sufficiently fa- lack of belief that the system works

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.035 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1307 the way it is supposed to. Mr. Barr’s re- General who will fight for equal justice tice that doesn’t just take the side of sponse and his record show me that he for all, not just the privileged few. We the powerful few but seeks justice for will do nothing to address these legiti- need an Attorney General who knows all Americans. That is our obligation— mate concerns in communities all the difference between ensuring justice all of us. Whether you sit in this body across this country. At a time when he is done and does not automatically or you sit in communities across this could be a leader, a champion, a light seek the harshest penalty in every country, we have gotten to where we of justice and hope for those who have case, with a blind eye to cir- are because we all sought justice. Even lost hope, for those who have lost faith, cumstances, or facts, or extenuating if it didn’t affect our families directly, for those who feel left out and left be- circumstances. we knew the call of our country must hind, he almost doubles down with a We need an Attorney General who be about all of us understanding that dangerous lack of knowledge about will stand up for all of our children, injustice for one is an injustice for all. what we all know exists. LGBTQ rights, for voting rights, envi- I yield the floor. If confirmed, Mr. Barr would also be ronmental justice, and a fairer justice I suggest the absence of a quorum. charged with implementing what this system. We need an Attorney General The PRESIDING OFFICER. The body collectively has done to start to who will refocus on the mission of the clerk will call the roll. reform, for the first time in American Department of Justice in seeking jus- The bill clerk proceeded to call the history, mass incarceration and in- tice for every young person who is roll. creased sentencing. afraid to go to school because of preju- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I For the first time since 1994’s crime dice and policies that discriminate. We ask unanimous consent that the order bill, we in this body, with wisdom and need one who is seeking justice for for the quorum call be rescinded. in a bipartisan way, have started to go every elderly man who lived through The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without back to more proportionate sentencing. Jim Crow only to be blocked from exer- objection, it is so ordered. Through the FIRST STEP Act, this cising his voting rights because of ra- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, body put more justice back into our cially targeted voter ID laws. in just a matter of hours, we are ex- justice system. It is the first step, but We need an Attorney General who is pected to vote on the nomination of it is the first step in the right direction seeking justice for Americans who have William Barr to be Attorney General of in decades in our country’s history. become entrapped in our broken crimi- the United States. This office is one of I am proud of what we did together. nal justice system, whether it is a kid paramount importance to the people of The bipartisan criminal justice reform from a community like the one I live this country, and as a former U.S. at- that this body just passed into law, by in who is being targeted by our ineffec- torney, the chief Federal prosecutor in an overwhelming vote, is incredible, tive drug laws or kids who have been Connecticut, I have deep respect—in- but it is critical that the FIRST STEP picked up on the southern border and deed, reverence—for this office and the Act be fully and fairly implemented by thrown into a privately run detention legal authority it commands and the the Justice Department. Mr. Barr has center. moral powers it embodies. not demonstrated his commitment to We need an Attorney General who is So the stakes of this nomination, es- the law or to fixing any part of the bro- seeking justice for communities whose pecially at this point in our history, ken criminal justice system I have out- soil, air, and water are being polluted could not be higher. lined. by massive corporations and that feel I believe William Barr should not be Then, of course, we have industries, no one will fight for them. We need an confirmed, and it has more to do with from the private prison industry to Attorney General who will live up to the role of the Attorney General of the phone companies charging exorbitant the purpose of the Justice Department. United States than with his specific po- fees in prisons and jails, making a prof- This is the call of our country. This is sitions or policies on issues where we it off of these injustices, making a the leadership we need. This is the At- may disagree. profit off policies that penalize and torney General we must insist on, one I do disagree with William Barr on criminalize low-income communities who will seek justice for everyone in positions he has taken on civil rights, and communities of color and that tar- every community from the gulf coast women’s healthcare, reproductive get refugees of color. to the Great Lakes, from sea to shining rights, and the powers of the Presi- What is happening in our country’s sea. dency. criminal justice system today is a Mr. Barr has not demonstrated that At this moment in time, at this hour human rights crisis. Think about a jus- he understands the fierce urgency of of our history, an imperial Presidency, tice system right now that has people this moment in our history and the im- such as envisioned by many of the doc- sitting in prison for months before perative for the Attorney General to be trines that William Barr has espoused, they even get a trial because they can’t deeply disturbed by injustice and to ur- in my view, would be an absolute ca- afford bail or a lawyer. We have a gently seek justice. For this main rea- tastrophe. Giving the President the human rights crisis in this country. son, I will be voting against his nomi- power, in effect, to override statutes or We need an Attorney General who nation, but if confirmed, I will perform refuse to enforce them or disregard Su- recognizes the problem and has a will- my constitutional duty and provide preme Court precedent, especially with ingness to do something about it, not oversight and accountability. I will this President, would be a recipe for one who says they are not sure we even continue to work to ensure that our disaster. have a crisis. This is an extraordinarily Justice Department lives up to its de- An imperial Presidency at any point challenging time in our history. This mands. in our history is unwise. At this mo- Nation was formed under ideals of jus- I hope this Attorney General, should ment in our history, it would be cata- tice and fairness and equality. It was he be confirmed, learns, sees the vul- strophic. That view of a unitary Execu- formed at a time when we mutually nerable, understands the challenges of tive and all that comes with it is one of pledged to each other—as it says in our the meek, and understands commu- the reasons I would have reservations Declaration of Independence—‘‘our nities in crisis; that he gets to know about this nominee, but for me, the lives, our fortunes, and our sacred people; that he reaches out and sits transcendent issue—as it was with Jeff honor.’’ This is a country where we are down with folks to learn and to develop Sessions, our former colleague—is all in this together. This is a country a more courageous empathy, but I will whether this nominee will be the peo- where our values and ideals have to be not wait on that. ple’s lawyer or the President’s lawyer. real for all and not just a select few. I will fight every day to make sure Will he put first the interests of the After 2 years, we have seen the Jus- our Justice Department seeks justice. American people or of President Don- tice Department’s relentless attacks on If Mr. Barr tries to double down on the ald Trump? Will he have foremost in basic fundamental rights by our Presi- failures of a broken criminal justice mind the public interests or the per- dent and Attorney General. We now system, tries to roll back basic rights, sonal interests of the President who need an Attorney General who will or fails to protect voting rights and appointed him? work to uphold the values that are civil rights, I will fight against his ef- Unfortunately, I am left with deep most in danger. We need an Attorney forts at every step. I will fight for jus- concerns, doubts, and questions that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.036 S13FEPT1 S1308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 are disqualifying. The best example is with evidence beyond a reasonable spirator. That is a distinction he his position on the release and disclo- doubt that the President committed a shares with only one other President— sure of the special counsel’s report. crime, would he approve an indictment. Richard Nixon. There were doubts—and there continue He declined to answer the question di- The unencumbered continuation of to be—among some of my colleagues rectly or clearly. He pointed to two Of- these investigations is of vital public about whether he will, in fact, allow fice of Legal Counsel opinions saying interest. That is why I asked Mr. Barr the special counsel to do his job. He that a sitting President cannot be in- whether he would impose any restric- said that he would resist firing the spe- dicted. I asked what he thought, not tions on these prosecutors. Again his cial counsel and that he would allow what the OLC thought. Would he per- answer was evasive and deeply trou- Robert Mueller to finish his investiga- mit an indictment against a President bling. Instead of issuing a simple no, he tion, but he was pretty careful to avoid if presented with incontrovertible evi- stated that the Attorney General has specifically committing that he would dence of criminal wrongdoing? And he the responsibility and discretion to su- permit subpoenas to be issued, indict- said he saw no reason to change the pervise U.S. attorneys, and he declined ments to be brought, resources to be policy embodied in those OLC memos. to say that he would defer to them. He provided, and other essential factors The assumption is wildly held that declined in the hearing, and he did that go into the effectiveness of the Robert Mueller will follow those OLC again in our private meeting. That an- special counsel. memos, and William Barr confirmed swer gives me no confidence that, if Even giving him the benefit of the those assumptions. confirmed, William Barr will avoid doubt on those issues, there remains There is also Department of Justice interfering in the investigations now his refusal to commit that he will pro- policy that prosecutors do not speak underway in those two additional juris- vide the evidence and findings of the publicly about people they are inves- dictions, where, in fact, they may pose special counsel directly to Congress tigating but are not prepared to indict. an even more dire danger that his cul- and directly to the American people. I followed those policies as U.S. attor- pability will be revealed and perhaps For me, that refusal to commit is one ney. I know them well. In the normal prosecuted. It should not give the pub- of the factors that are disqualifying. case, they are fully applicable, but lic any greater degree of confidence ei- The American people want trans- these two policies taken in combina- parency for the special counsel, as they ther. tion lead to a truly frightening out- On other issues—the emoluments do in their government generally. Just come: If the President cannot be in- clause, for example. When I asked him, yesterday, the Washington Post re- dicted but has committed crimes, the he said: I haven’t even looked up the leased a poll indicating that 81 percent American people may never know. word ‘‘emolument.’’ That is a direct of Americans believe the Mueller re- That is, in effect, tantamount to a quote. There are a number of very port should be released. That number coverup. The American people may includes 79 percent of Republicans. The high-profile cases against the Presi- never know about that proof beyond a simple, stark fact is, the public has a dent involving the emoluments clause reasonable doubt. They may never see right to know. The American people of the U.S. Constitution because the paid for the special counsel’s report. those findings in evidence. They may President has been violating it. The They deserve to know everything that never have the benefit of the full re- chief anti-corruption provision in Fed- is in it, and they deserve not only the port. Even though it may leak in dribs eral law is the emoluments clause. conclusion but also the findings of fact and drabs, in parts, they will never Litigation is underway. Decisions have and his prosecutorial decisions and the have the full and complete picture. been rendered in the district courts in That is why I believe so strongly in underlying evidence that he considered favor of the standing of 200 of us Mem- the legislation that Senator GRASSLEY in making those decisions. The clear bers of Congress who have challenged and I have offered to require trans- specter arises that he will choose to the President’s lawbreaking. I am parency. It is called the Special Coun- bring no indictment against the Presi- proud that that case—Blumenthal v. dent or other officials and that there sel Transparency Act. It would require Trump; Blumenthal and Nadler v. will be no disclosure of the report, that there be a report. If the special Trump—is proceeding. William Barr which would be tantamount to a cover- counsel is transferred or fired or if he has a responsibility to know about that up. What we may be watching is the resigns or at any point completes his case and to say whether he would Saturday Night Massacre in slow mo- investigation, there would be a report, recuse himself from it since he was ap- tion. and it would be required that that re- pointed by the defendant in that case, The reason this issue is of such para- port be provided to the American peo- and if not, what justification there can mount importance to this nomination ple. It would be mandatory, not discre- be for continuing to make decisions relates to the obligation that the At- tionary. about it. torney General has to promote trans- I believe this issue is a transcendent Again, William Barr is a distin- parency. In his responses to me, he said one in this era—the public’s right to guished attorney. He has a strong he would follow all the rules and regu- know the truth about the 2016 election background and qualifications. He lations without delving into all the and the President’s responsibility for served in this position before. He has words and technical issues relating to any obstruction of justice or any collu- very impressive credentials. He and I those rules and regulations. The simple sion with the Russians. Again, it is differ on issues of policy, but the main fact is, they provide near complete dis- about the public’s right to know and question relates to disclosure and cretion to the Attorney General. about the Attorney General’s responsi- transparency, to fidelity and priority, The American public has a right to bility for enabling the public’s right to to the American people’s interests— see the Mueller report, not the Barr re- know. His answers were evasive and putting them unquestionably above the port. We have a right to see not what deeply troubling, and instead of pro- President’s. Because I have such deep William Barr in his discretion permits viding straightforward and forth- reservations and concerns about his de- us to know but, in fact, what the find- coming answers, he was, in effect, termination to do so, I will oppose him ings and evidence are—the Mueller re- evading and avoiding the question. as Attorney General, and I urge my port, not the Barr report. My fear is In addition to the special counsel’s colleagues to do the same. that despite his very vague references investigation, there are at least two I yield the floor. to wanting transparency, his refusal to U.S. Attorney’s Offices—the Southern The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. commit to making that report public District of New York and the Eastern BLACKBURN). The Senator from West reveals his state of mind: that he will District of Virginia—that have concur- Virginia. abridge, edit, conceal, redact parts of rent investigations into Trump cam- Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I the report that may be embarrassing to paign activities during this same pe- ask unanimous consent to enter into a the President. In effect, he will act as riod of time and beyond. In the South- colloquy with the Senators from Ohio, the President’s lawyer, not as the peo- ern District of New York, the President West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsyl- ple’s lawyer. has been essentially named as an vania. During a hearing, I asked William unindicted coconspirator. He is indi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Barr point blank, if he were presented vidual No. 1, an unindicted cocon- objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.039 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1309 S. 27 the Black Lung Trust Fund, a lifeline the pensions and the healthcare bene- Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, for the growing number of miners with fits they absolutely earned. once again, I stand here on behalf of black lung. Senator MANCHIN is working to fix our hard-working and patriotic coal I don’t know if you all understand this. I thank him for his efforts, and I miners. We have been here before, and the background or if you have heard thank others in this body. We know the we are going to stay here until we get about what happened, but with the pas- mine workers aren’t alone. The retire- the job done. sage of the bills we are working on, it ment security of hundreds of thousands Right now, retired coal miners’ cuts the black lung fund from $1.10 of teamsters, ironworkers, carpenters, healthcare, pensions, and black lung down to 50 cents. You would think that bakery workers, and so many other re- benefits are on the chopping block if you were reducing it, we had found a tirees is at risk. again, and, once again, there are 1,200 cure, and there is less need for the We know this affects, in my State new coal miners and dependents who money to save our coal miners and to alone, 250 businesses, mostly small con- will lose their healthcare coverage due heal them. That is contrary to what is struction and transportation compa- to coal company bankruptcies. This happening. If anything, it is exacer- nies, 60,000 workers in my State alone, could happen later this month if the bating, and it is growing quicker, fast- and the health of communities. Mine court, as expected, allows Westmore- er, and younger people are getting this worker communities are especially land to shed their Coal Act liabilities. horrible disease more than ever before. hurt by this because so many of them This has happened time after time What we are asking for—my col- live in the same community—local because of the bankruptcy laws—the leagues on both sides of the aisle—is to stores and local businesses. inadequate bankruptcy laws—to pro- join us here today to demonstrate our As we know, Congress pretty much tect the hard-working men and women commitment to our promise. That is tried to ignore these workers and these who do all the work. all it is. retirees. Senator MANCHIN and I saw At the end of last year, Westmore- I am asking the President of the that day after day and week after land indicated they would provide 8 United States, President Trump, please week, but they fought back. We saw months of healthcare funding to the join in, Mr. President. I know you workers rally. They rallied in very hot UMWA, but there was a condition. It know the miners. I know you have spo- weather on the Capitol lawn, and they was dependent upon the sale of certain ken eloquently about the miners and rallied in very cold weather on the Cap- mines for which they have received no your support for the miners. This is itol lawn. They rallied. They called. qualified bids, according to documents one way to truly support the miners, to They wrote letters. We have seen those filed in court. make sure they get what they worked camo UMWA T-shirts around the Cap- Our broken bankruptcy laws are for and what they have earned—what itol. Many of them are veterans. They about to let another coal company they worked for and what they have fought for their country. We owe it to shirk their responsibilities and get out earned. We have it paid for. It does not them to fight for them. of paying for healthcare and pensions add one penny to the Nation’s debt. Ev- We made progress on the bipartisan the coal miners have earned and de- erything is ready to go. Please call Pensions Committee that Senator served. They have worked for this. Senator MCCONNELL and tell him to MANCHIN and I sat on. Thanks to Sen- They have negotiated. They are not put this on the agenda. You put it on ator PORTMAN, also from my State, and asking for a handout. They are asking the agenda, Mr. President, and you members of both parties who put in to get what they paid for, what they have Senator MCCONNELL put in the months of good work in good faith on negotiated for, and what they didn’t amendment—a Senator from Kentucky this. take home to their families. who has an awful lot of coal miners in I am committed to these miners and We have to keep our promise that his State also. I will assure you we will workers. We will not give up. That is was signed into law in the Krug-Lewis get it passed, and we will do the job we why I brought Rita Lewis as my guest agreement. This goes back to 1946— should have done a long time ago for to the State of the Union Address down 1946. It is the only one of its kind. The the people and families who have given the hall last week. Rita Lewis is the agreement makes sure we protect our everything they have, who have patri- widow of Butch Lewis, the teamster patriotic coal miners’ healthcare and otically committed themselves to the who died from a heart attack a couple pensions. energy this country has needed, and of years ago, in large part, we think— We have the chance today to pass my who have defended this country every she thinks, his family thinks brought bill that was cosponsored with my col- step of the way. on by the pressure of fighting for his leagues, the American Miners Act, that With that, I yield to my friend from union, his Teamsters 100—1 million will ensure that none of these coal Ohio, Senator BROWN. members around the country. miners or their beneficiaries would lose Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I say It is about the dignity of work. When their healthcare, pensions, or black thank you to Senator MANCHIN. We are work has dignity, we honor the retire- lung benefits. joined by Senator CAPITO, Senator ment security people have earned. The American Miners Act uses the WARREN, and I know, in spirit, a num- As I said, people in this town don’t same funding mechanism that the Min- ber of others. I think Senator CASEY always understand the collective bar- ers Protection Act did to protect re- will be here in a few minutes. I join gaining process. People give up money tired miners’ healthcare. It is the same them to remind this body—it is a con- today to earn those pensions. If you funding mechanism Congress has used stant reminder—that more than 86,000 love your country, you fight for people time and again to protect our miners’ miners—86,000 miners—are on the verge who make it work, people like these hard-earned healthcare after our bank- of facing massive cuts to the pensions mineworkers. ruptcy courts have ripped them away. and healthcare they earned. Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I This is not going to be a drain on the This body doesn’t always remember want to mention one more thing and Treasury. It does not cost the tax- what collective bargaining is all about. then I will turn it over to my col- payers money. We have pay-fors, and Collective bargaining is when union league, my friend from West Virginia, this will be taken care of, as we have members sit down and give up wages Senator CAPITO. taken care of our healthcare benefits. today to have something for the future, The reason this is so urgent, our min- I am asking you to keep the promise to have healthcare and to have retire- ers’ pensions are in dire need. It goes just the way we did when we passed the ment in the future. first. They come to insolvency by 2022. Miners Protection Act and saved the Of those 86,000 miners, 1,200 miners What happens is we are one bankruptcy healthcare for 22,600 miners. We need and their families could lose their away—one bankruptcy from one coal to finish this job. Save the healthcare healthcare this month because of the company—of this thing tumbling down of these miners suffering from new Westmoreland and Mission Coal bank- in 2019. When it starts tumbling, then bankruptcies, protect the pensions of ruptcies. The bankruptcy courts could you have the Central States that will 87,000 miners nationwide, and do it by allow these corporations to ‘‘shed their come right behind it, the PBGC be- passing the American Miners Act, liabilities,’’ which is a fancy way of comes insolvent, and then we have seri- which would also ensure the future of saying walk away from paying miners ous problems. That is why we are

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.041 S13FEPT1 S1310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 working with urgency for this to be Another miner from Kistler, WV, who So I am honored to stand with him adopted and fixed now. mined for over 35 years, expressed con- one more time. Let me again say that With that, I want to go ahead and cern that he might not be able to pay it is with some challenge that someone turn it over to my friend and colleague, his expenses or help his daughter in from the Commonwealth of Virginia the Senator from West Virginia, Mrs. college without that monthly pension has to say these many nice things CAPITO. check. about somebody from West Virginia, Mrs. CAPITO. Madam President, I Failing to fix the pension fund would but the folks in the Gallery ought to am really pleased to be here to join in have a terrible impact on communities know there has been no one who has the colloquy with my fellow Senators, where many of these miners live. More been a better advocate for miners than Mr. MANCHIN, Senator BROWN from than 25,000 pension fund beneficiaries the Senator from West Virginia. Ohio, and Senator WARNER from Vir- live in the State of West Virginia, and I don’t think there is a Member of ginia. they received $200 million in benefits the Senate—I know at least on this This is important. This is really im- last year. If they didn’t spend that side of the aisle—who has not heard at portant. I could say I look around the money in their community supporting least a half dozen times about the room, and it is important to us, but it businesses and other jobs in our coal- promises Harry Truman made to the is important even more granularly to field communities—if you subtract miners in 1946 and how it is our obliga- some other folks who are right here those funds out of the community, you tion to keep that word and to keep watching what we are doing. would have a significant economic that promise. Many of us have worked together blow. The Senator from West Virginia has previously in order to save retiree We have a solution that will prevent indicated why this is timely. Again, it health benefits for 22,000 retired miners the insolvency of the pension fund and is because we have the challenges in 2017, following the bankruptcies of protect our retired miners, their fami- around the pension fund. We have other Patriot, Alpha, and Walter Resources. lies, and their communities. We should challenges, but we have a crisis right Today we are back together to advo- pass legislation that expands the use of now. cate for another over 1,000 retirees and the same transfer of payments used to We talked about Westmoreland—the beneficiaries whose healthcare is im- support retiree healthcare to make the Westmoreland bankruptcy, 1,200 min- pacted by the Westmoreland Coal pension fund solvent. I have supported ers, 500 of those live in Virginia. If we bankruptcy, as Senator MANCHIN de- various forms of that kind of legisla- can’t get a solution on this deal right scribed. tion over the years, but as we come now on the American Miners Act, then It is also critical that we redouble closer to the time—2022—when the pen- a lot of those miners and their families our efforts to find a solution to the 1974 sion fund will become insolvent, we are going to go bankrupt because their UMWA Pension Fund. If we do noth- must redouble our efforts. That is why day of reckoning is already upon us. ing—if we do nothing, which I don’t be- I appreciate Senator MANCHIN’s advo- I want to echo what the Senator from lieve is an option—this pension fund, cacy. I appreciate his sense of urgency, West Virginia said to urge the majority which provides 83,000 current bene- and I share that. leader and, for that matter, the minor- ficiaries with their pensions, will be in- At the same time, our West Virginia ity leader that there is a way—if we do solvent by 2022. That is getting close, representatives, along with representa- the rational, sensible thing and not and insolvency can come even sooner, tives from the States—DAVID MCKIN- shut down the government on Friday, depending on market conditions. LEY, ALEX MOONEY, and CAROL MIL- we ought to take advantage of making LER—are leading a bipartisan effort in So combined with the 20,000 people sure the American Miners Act is part the House to fix this problem as well. who have a vested right to future bene- of that provision. I can think of noth- fits, more than 100,000 people are cov- I will keep fighting alongside all of you and all of them and others I see ing better, as we go into the work pe- ered by this pension plan. As Senator until we enact a solution that keeps riod, than to try to give miners some MANCHIN said, these are hard-working the promise of our hard-working coal certainty. people who were promised and who, in Let me just mention one other item miners. the course of their working lives, gave Thank you. that the American Miners Act had, and up something so they could have a bet- I yield back. that is the strengthening of the Black ter peace of mind later on. They Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, at Lung Disability Trust Fund. This is worked hard day in and day out. They this time, I would like for the former also an issue that, if we don’t get it re- powered our communities and indus- Governor of the Commonwealth of Vir- solved, the amount of contributions tries and helped our country achieve ginia and the senior Senator from Vir- that go into that trust fund will drop greatness, even in the toughest times, ginia to please have the floor. in half. and they did that with the promise of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I don’t think many folks realize—and healthcare and a pension that would ator from Virginia. I think this is particularly the case in allow them to live with dignity in re- Mr. WARNER. First of all, Madam West Virginia and Southwest Vir- tirement. President, I want to thank my col- ginia—black lung is still a real, enor- We are not talking about lavish pen- league from West Virginia, Senator mous medical challenge. As a matter of sions. I think this is an important CAPITO, for her comments. I know fact, we have now seen growth in large point. The average benefit paid by this shortly we are going to hear from the populations in my State, and I know in fund is $560 per month. These retirees Senator from Pennsylvania. We heard West Virginia, as well, of advanced are not getting rich on their pension from the Senator from Ohio. black lung cases called complicated plans, and they are not taking lavish This is sometimes hard for me to say black lung, which has an even more expenditures, but without this monthly as a former Governor of Virginia to a devastating effect. benefit, many of them would be living former Governor of West Virginia, but If this trust fund is cut in half, based on the edge of poverty, if they are not I want particularly those who are fol- upon legislation that took place at the already. lowing this issue to know that no one end of calendar year 2018, the ability of One miner from Logan, WV, who in this body has fought for miners the trust fund to meet the needs of worked in the mines for 36 years wrote: harder, longer, more passionately, these miners and their families, who Please keep fighting for our pension. I re- more consistently than JOE MANCHIN. are still hard hit by a debilitating dis- ceive $303.34 monthly. We need this badly to It was only through his repeated ef- ease—we are not going to be able to help pay for food, medicine, and other bills. forts—and this man is like a dog with give them, again, the high-quality care Another retired miner from a bone in his mouth who will not let it they deserve. It is way past time to fix Richwood, WV, who worked in the go. At times he is stiff in the spine this problem. Let’s take that step. mines for 17 years, wrote that his with folks on this side of the aisle We have one of these large pieces of monthly check of $192 ‘‘is not a lot of when they wanted to say: Well, maybe legislation, hopefully, that the Presi- money, but it means a lot,’’ and on top no. We ought to move to something dent will not decide to veto, that we of that, he earned it. It helps him make else. He has come back and back and will get through. Wouldn’t it be—I ask his ends meet. back again. the Senator from West Virginia this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:14 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.042 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1311 before I cede to the Senator from Penn- men and women, especially coal min- ple who supported you, and I know you sylvania, but sometimes, with these ers. Stephen Crane, the great novelist, support them, and this is the way you giant bills, strange things pop out at wrote an essay in the early 1900s—actu- can show it. the end of the day, and you kind of ally late 1800s—about all of the dangers They are only asking for what they wonder how they got in. Wouldn’t it be in a coal mine and all of the ways a worked for. It does not cost the govern- great if, on this mini giant bill, one of miner could die. He described the mine ment one penny of debt—not one penny the things that popped out might be as a place of ‘‘inscrutable darkness’’ of debt for the taxpayers. We have pay- the promised relief for our miners in and ‘‘a soundless place of tangible lone- fors. It has been bipartisan. It came terms of healthcare and their pensions? liness.’’ That is how he described the out of the Finance Committee in a bi- This is something I believe, we, as a work of the coal miner. partisan movement under the leader- country, owe to the miners—back, yes, I know we made progress in the in- ship of Senator HATCH. I am very grate- to President Truman’s promise in 1946. tervening generation since then, but ful for that. I stand with all of my colleagues on that work has always been difficult. It You will see the miners going this issue. I particularly thank, again, has always been dark and dangerous, around; they make an effort every my friend the Senator from West Vir- but the people who did it kept their week, faithfully, to come here. There ginia for his great leadership and his promise. They kept their promise to are real faces, real people, real families willingness to stand tall time and their employer to work every day and who are involved and affected by our again. Let’s see if we can get it done kept their promise to their family. inaction. We are asking for your help, this time. Many of them kept their promise to Mr. President. With that, Madam President, I yield their country when they served in I yield the floor, respectfully. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to the Senator from West Virginia. World War II or Korea or Vietnam or ator from Nebraska. Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I any conflict after that, even up to the thank, first of all, the Senator from present day—but especially those who MAINTAINING AIR FORCE STRENGTH Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I Virginia for fighting for his coal min- were serving in those years. ers in Southwest Virginia. The only question is whether this rise today to support the Air Force’s They have been out there fighting in government and all of us here—and plan to expand the 386 operational Westmoreland, and we have 1,200 min- both parties are on the hook here— squadrons. Since the earliest days of flight, the ers about ready to lose everything that whether we are going to keep our United States has been an aviation we had to fight for to gain. They are promise along with this administration leader. From the time of the U.S. Army going to lose their pensions. They are and any future administration. It is as Air Corps through today’s modern U.S. going to lose, also, the healthcare. We simple as that. Air Force, our Nation has always been have to get them in the bill. We have We have some work to do here to at the forefront of air combat. to get our trust fund on the black lung make sure that promise is fulfilled. From air-to-air combat to aerial re- restored. These families, these miners have al- fueling, to the intelligence, surveil- Mr. WARNER. Right, all we have to ready kept their promise. They are lance, and reconnaissance conducted by try to do with the trust fund is to get done. This isn’t something extra we are the planes of Nebraska’s own 55th it back to the status quo. giving them. Wing, the U.S. Air Force is renowned Mr. MANCHIN. I am going to make All we are doing is our part. We are as the dominant force in the sky. one more plea to the President. I will obligated here, and I am grateful that Recent developments have put that do that after my good friend and senior the senior Senator from West Virginia advantage at risk. Around the world, Senator from Pennsylvania speaks and others have worked together to nations are rapidly modernizing their about his miners, whom he supports. make sure that this issue is front and capabilities by investing millions in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- center, even as we are dealing with a their air forces and air defenses, ator from Pennsylvania. range of other issues. threatening our ability to claim and Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I I yield the floor. maintain air superiority. thank the senior Senator from West Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I Rapid advances in anti-access/area- Virginia for his time today, but, more will wrap up now, and I want to, first of denial technology and a coordinated, importantly, as the Senator from Vir- all, thank the Senator from Pennsyl- calibrated effort by nations like China ginia, Mr. WARNER, said, Senator vania and the Senators from West Vir- and Russia pose a significant threat to MANCHIN has fought harder than any- ginia and Ohio for speaking so elo- our ability to operate in contested air- one in this Chamber on behalf of men quently for the people who have space. and women, whether they are coal min- worked so hard for our country. For decades, we have been accus- ers or their families or their spouses. This has been a bipartisan move- tomed to flying unconstrained, fighting This is a very simple debate. It is not ment. This has been bipartisan. I thank adversaries on the ground that lack a debate about some far-off, complex all of my Republican colleagues for modern technology and the ability to issue. This is about a promise—a prom- supporting the hard-working people seriously threaten our freedom to con- ise that was made to coal miners and they all had in their States. We all ben- duct aerial missions. their families in the 1940s. efited from the energy they produced The face of 21st century warfare is The only question—a real simple for our great country, to defend our- changing. Competitors are rapidly clos- question—is that we are either going to selves in two wars. We had the greatest ing the gap, and while our Air Force re- keep the promise or not. It is as simple economy—the only superpower in the mains the most professional and effec- as that. Both parties, both Houses, and world—because of what they have done tive air combat force in the world, the administration—this is not com- every day and the sacrifices they have these nations are pouring hundreds of plicated. We made substantial progress, made for us. millions of dollars into matching and but it took far too long, and there are Mr. President, if you are watching, if exceeding our capability. some people in this Chamber who have you get a copy of this tape, I am plead- We have a choice. If we fail to react, been blocking it for far too long on ing with you. I am pleading with you, we risk falling behind and losing the healthcare. We got that done. That is Mr. President, on behalf of 87,000 retir- air dominance that has been essential the good news. ees: Please help us. One phone call to U.S. national security for decades. The bad news is, the pension issue is from you to Majority Leader MCCON- We cannot sit back and accept that still unresolved. There is still a lot of NELL to support and adopt the Amer- possibility. suffering, a lot of uncertainty, a lot of ican Miners Act of 2019, which is S. 27— We must meet this challenge head- trauma because two branches of gov- ask him to take this up immediately. on. The United States must adapt, in- ernment haven’t done enough for these We can put it on the bill that we are vest, and show the world that we will families. about ready to open to keep the gov- never cede control of the skies to our I come from a State where large por- ernment open or he can take imme- enemies. tions of our State were dependent upon diate action. But, Mr. President, you Recently, the Air Force conducted a the sweat and the blood of working can make a difference. These are peo- rigorous analysis of future air combat

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However, one area where I strong- ligence to assess force performance action from Congress. ly agreed with Attorney General Ses- against strategic competitors, the Air That is why I urge my colleagues in sions was his decision to recuse himself Force produced a model of the require- the Senate to join me in supporting a from the special counsel’s investiga- ments necessary to fulfill the goals of robust defense budget and investing in tion into Russian interference in our the national defense strategy. the enhanced capability the Air Force 2016 elections. This analysis found that we will need needs to continue its mission of pro- One of my core values is to figure out an array of advanced capabilities to tecting the American people. what is the right thing to do and to try counter ongoing and robust military At this critical juncture in the Na- to do it—not what is politically expe- modernization by our competitors. The tion’s history and amid a fundamental dient, not what is easy but what is the assessment determined that we must shift in the type of threats we face, right thing to do. After it became clear focus our own modernization around now is not the time to let partisanship that then-Senator Sessions provided several key areas to ensure our contin- get in the way of what must be done to testimony to the Senate Judiciary ued ability to defend the homeland and continue supporting our airmen and Committee that called into question to defeat strategic threats. maintainers. Let’s work together so his impartiality on matters relating to Perhaps most critically, this anal- that we can build the Air Force that we Russia and the 2016 election, Attorney ysis, which the Air Force calls ‘‘the Air need so that, above all else, the world General Sessions recused himself from Force We Need,’’ has determined that knows that the U.S. Air Force will all matters related to the 2016 Presi- to be effective in achieving these goals, never allow any adversary to dictate dential election. That was the right we must grow the Air Force to 386 how, when, and where we fly. thing to do. It certainly wasn’t what operational squadrons. Thank you. our President wanted him to do. The Given the growing threats we face, I yield the floor. President has said as much repeatedly. the Air Force will play a key role in I suggest the absence of a quorum. I should say that, maybe, he has any future conflict. That is why I be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tweeted as much repeatedly. lieve it is imperative that we act on clerk will call the roll. The President repeatedly admonished this analysis and align the necessary The senior assistant legislative clerk Attorney General Sessions for doing resources to bridge the gap between the proceeded to call the roll. what I think many of us believe was Air Force we have and the Air Force Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I ask the right thing to do. Here is what the we need and reach that goal of 386 unanimous consent that the order for President tweeted on June 5, 2018: the quorum call be rescinded squadrons. The Russian Witch Hunt Hoax continues, The need to grow the Air Force is not The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. all because Jeff Sessions didn’t tell me he some arbitrary desire for more planes. CRAMER). Without objection, it is so or- was going to recuse himself . . . I would have The reality is that, even today, our Air dered. quickly picked someone else. So much time Force is too small, and it is stretched NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR and money wasted, so many lives ruined . . . too thin to properly execute all of its Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I rise and Sessions knew better than most that missions. this afternoon to speak regarding the there was No Collusion! Right now, the Air Force has 39 per- nomination of William Barr to serve as Let me be clear, Special Counsel cent fewer aircraft and 58 percent fewer the next Attorney General of our coun- Robert Mueller’s investigation is not a combat-coded fighter squadrons than it try. witch hunt. It is, in fact, the unani- did during Operation Desert Storm, First, I want to take a few minutes mous opinion of the U.S. intelligence and it is struggling to maintain a rap- to reflect on the circumstances sur- Agencies and law enforcement commu- idly aging fleet. All the while, Russia rounding this vacancy. I believe that nity that Russia attacked our democ- and China continue to invest hundreds every Member of this Chamber should racy and interfered in our 2016 elec- of millions of dollars into new tech- use this occasion to decide, ultimately, tions. nology and equipment that is designed whether we believe Mr. Barr will be the As a result of the special counsel’s to seize control of the sky. Attorney General for all Americans or ongoing investigation, 34 individuals That is why it is imperative that we whether Mr. Barr will be the Attorney and 3 companies have been indicted or act to provide the resources necessary General, really, for one American. pled guilty to a range of crimes. This to grow to 386 operational squadrons. When President-elect Trump selected includes the Trump campaign manager, We simply cannot face these challenges then-Senator Jeff Sessions, our col- the Trump deputy campaign manager, with one of the smallest Air Forces we league from Alabama, to serve as At- Mr. Trump’s National Security Advi- have ever had. That is a recipe for dis- torney General for this country, it sor, and, most recently, President aster. It is a recipe for defeat. brought me no joy to vote against our Trump’s longtime political advisor. Instead, we must rebuild the fleet. long-time colleague and friend. The Special Counsel Mueller is a lifelong We must increase flying hours, improve truth was, though, that our views too Republican who served with distinction training, add pilots and maintainers, often diverged on too many important in the . I think I am the and retain the best airmen we have. We issues that included immigration, last Member of this body who served in have to act now, without delay. healthcare, civil rights, voting rights, the Vietnam war, but he served there While the ‘‘Air Force We Need’’ adds LGBT rights, environmental protec- with real distinction. He served with significantly to the physical capability tion, and more. distinction as our FBI Director fol- of our Air Force, it is about more than After considerable prayer and reflec- lowing the September 11 attacks. He is simply adding equipment to the flight tion, I reached the conclusion that not conducting a partisan witch hunt. line. This plan will also modernize the Senator Sessions would not be an At- He and the team he leads are striving way we fight. With an increased focus torney General for all Americans. to find out the truth and, in doing so, on ‘‘jointness’’ and integration with Unfortunately, during his tenure at help us prevent future attacks on our advanced technology like unmanned the Department of Justice, he went on democracy. systems and artificial intelligence, we to preside over a number of divisive I believe we should be doing every- can continue adapting to stay ahead of policies and decisions, including the thing in our power to allow Special our enemies, all of whom have spent Muslim ban, overturning protections Counsel Mueller and his team to con- years watching and learning from us in for Dreamers and asylum seekers, en- duct and complete this investigation the field. acting a cruel policy of family separa- free from political interference and As a senior member of the Senate tion at our southern border, and failing partisan games. Armed Services Committee, I commend to defend the constitutionality of the During the years I was privileged to the Air Force for putting forward a Affordable Care Act in court. serve as chairman of the Homeland Se- bold vision for the future. I believe if I have not been shy about expressing curity Committee, Bob Mueller was the we truly are to execute the goals of the my disagreement with these decisions, head of the FBI. I had a chance to work

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That one American not view political independence as a Russia inquiry, President Trump has happens to go by another name, Indi- prerequisite for the job of Attorney reportedly asked those around him why vidual 1, which is the legal moniker General. Instead, he tends to view po- he didn’t have an Attorney General given to President Trump in the South- litical independence as a disloyal act, who is looking out for his personal in- ern District of New York for directing an offense for which one should be terests. According to reports, the his personal attorney to violate Fed- fired. Just ask former Acting Attorney President has said, ‘‘Where’s my Roy eral campaign finance law. General Sally Yates. Just ask former Cohn?’’ during moments of crisis. For Like Mr. Whitaker’s public com- FBI Director Comey, whom I also came those who may not know Roy Cohn, he ments prior to his elevation to Acting to know well during the time I served was President Trump’s personal lawyer Attorney General, I fear that Mr. on the Homeland Security Committee, and fixer, who pushed legal tactics to Barr’s memo may have been an audi- including as its chairman. Just ask the limits and also served with Senator tion for the job and that his selection former Attorney General Sessions. Joe McCarthy during a very dark pe- may not have been a coincidence. Dur- Recall with me, if you will, after the riod in our Nation’s history and a very ing his Senate hearing in 1989, Mr. Barr November election, President Trump dark period in this Senate’s history. plainly stated that the Attorney Gen- fired Attorney General Sessions and This is how President Trump views eral ‘‘is the President’s lawyer.’’ named the Attorney General’s Chief of the role of Attorney General—not as a Colleagues, these are extraordinary Staff, Matt Whitaker, as Acting Attor- lawyer to defend the rights of all times for our Nation. We must make it ney General. This was a curious deci- Americans but as a fixer who will look clear to the American people that the sion, as well as a legally questionable out for him. Moreover, in his State of Attorney General is not the President’s decision. Why would the President go the Union address last week, President lawyer. We need independence at the outside the line of succession at the Trump highlighted what he sees as ‘‘ri- Department of Justice now more than Department of Justice? I fear it is be- diculous, partisan investigations.’’ He ever. While I hope I am wrong—very cause of Mr. Whitaker’s public com- went on to say: ‘‘If there is going to be wrong—it is my belief that Trump used this appointment as an opportunity to ments regarding the Mueller investiga- peace and legislation, there cannot be protect himself rather than to protect tion. war and investigations.’’ Mr. Whitaker previously likened the It is against this extraordinary back- the constitutional rights of all Ameri- special counsel’s investigation to a drop that we must ask ourselves: What cans. Ultimately, for all of these reasons I ‘‘fishing expedition,’’ and a ‘‘witch are Mr. Barr’s views on Presidential have laid out, I have concluded that de- hunt’’ and implied that following the power, and what are his views on the spite his earlier service to our Nation— truth ‘‘could be damaging to the Presi- investigation led by Robert Mueller? distinguished service in many in- As it turns out, we don’t have to dent of the United States and his fam- stances—Mr. Barr does not, in this in- guess what the answer is to that ques- ily—and by extension, to our country.’’ stance, meet the standard that is nec- Really? Could he have been serious in tion. In an unsolicited 19-page memo essary to be the Attorney General for saying that getting to the bottom of that Mr. Barr sent to Deputy Attorney our country now. all this could be damaging to the Presi- General Rod Rosenstein and President Sadly, on that note, I yield the floor. dent of the United States and his fam- Trump’s personal lawyers, Mr. Barr The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ily and, by extension, to our country? shares his views, and they are clearly ator from Oklahoma. Another President, a long time ago, hostile to the special counsel’s inves- Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, in Thomas Jefferson, used to say these tigation. the next 24 hours, the Senate will do words: If the people know the truth, In a memo entitled ‘‘Mueller’s Ob- what it should do, which is to actually they won’t make a mistake. struction Theory,’’ Mr. Barr raises go through the process of advice and Those are hardly the views of our doubt about the special counsel’s abil- consent with a nominee—this time, for current President. It saddens me to say ity to follow the truth while going on an Attorney General—William Barr. that. to defend President Trump’s actions William Barr is eminently qualified. Despite publicly expressing these and even suggesting that the President It has been interesting to hear my col- views that clearly call into question has the power to limit the scope of this leagues on the other side of the aisle his impartiality, Mr. Whitaker did not inquiry. talk all day long today about how recuse himself from the Mueller inves- In that same memo, Mr. Barr states qualified William Barr is but then al- tigation when he assumed of the role of that the special counsel’s investigation ways pause with a ‘‘but’’ and take off Acting Attorney General, even though into obstruction of justice may do on the Mueller investigation. he received a recommendation to ‘‘lasting damage to the presidency.’’ Let me explain what this means by recuse himself from ethics officials at I believe that reasonable people can ‘‘eminently qualified.’’ He has had an the Department of Justice. disagree, as I frequently did with my exceptionally impressive legal career. Mr. Whitaker’s staggering unfitness friend, former Senator, and then-Attor- He serves in one of the top U.S. firms. for the job is a big part of the reason ney General, Jeff Sessions. He began his legal career decades ago why my initial reaction was positive It is clear to me, however, that de- as, actually, an analyst and as legisla- when President Trump nominated Wil- spite whatever your views may be to- tive counsel for the CIA. He worked on liam Barr to be our Attorney General. ward the special counsel’s investiga- domestic policy for Ronald Reagan. He After all, Mr. Barr previously served as tion, the views expressed in his memo served as the Deputy Attorney General Deputy Attorney General and Attorney not only warrant Mr. Barr’s recusal from 1990 to 1991, and then he served as General during the administration of from the special counsel’s investiga- the Attorney General of the United George Herbert Walker Bush, someone tion, but they cry out for it. States for George Herbert Walker Bush I revered. I think many of us revered Attorney General Sessions did the from 1991 to 1993. him. right thing when confronted with a When he was appointed as the Attor- By all accounts, Mr. Barr is a well- similar decision. However, despite ex- ney General in 1991, his nomination qualified nominee, someone who has pressing these biased views from Presi- passed out of the Judiciary Committee been a fine public servant throughout dent Trump’s own personal lawyers, with a unanimous vote of 14 to 0. The many years of public service. I strongly Mr. Barr says he will not recuse him- Judiciary chairman at the time—a gen- believe that we need Senate-confirmed self from the special counsel’s inves- tleman named Joe Biden—called him a leadership at the Department of Jus- tigation if he is confirmed. To make fine Attorney General. He was over- tice. I want to make it clear that dur- matters worse, Mr. Barr refuses to whelmingly confirmed by the Senate in

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Fine. could try to mandate that, but that is one who served faithfully but then had He has also said over and over again not their requirement. They are a spe- a season away from that, only to turn that he is not going to undercut the cial counsel. This is a group of attor- around and do it again. How many of us Mueller investigation. Yet some of my neys that is making recommendations. wouldn’t want to redo something we Democratic colleagues have said: No, it That is all it is. did years ago and say: I did it, and it has to be more than that. He has to Don’t judge an Attorney General went well, but if I were to have a little recuse himself like Jeff Sessions did. nominee based on some accusation more time and could do it over again, He has to recuse himself. If he doesn’t from some thought of what might hap- I would do things better. We have that recuse himself, he can’t be there. pen and what he might do. Judge him chance with William Barr. It is a May I remind you that the reason on what he actually says and what he unique moment for us as a nation to be Jeff Sessions had to recuse himself was has done. Hold him to that standard. able to bring somebody like that back that he was on the campaign team for I have also had some folks back in again. the President, and when he got into the my State say they have heard that Wil- What happened under his watch? position of Attorney General, the eth- liam Barr supports the possibility of During that time period, he believed ics team from the Department of Jus- some States having red flag laws on and still believes that the personal se- tice advised him: Hey, since you were the Second Amendment. Now, I spoke curity of the citizens of the United on the campaign team, you can’t be the to William Barr. He came to my office. States is the primary, first duty of the investigator for the campaign team. At We spent about 45 minutes together. government’s and of the U.S. Attorney that time, Attorney General Jeff Ses- We went through a whole litany of General’s. Despite what is being sions agreed and said that it would vio- questions and answers about his back- smeared about him on this floor over late ethics for a person on the team to ground and the issues he has dealt and over again—with people saying he help investigate the team, so he with, his passions, his dealings with is being hired to be the President’s per- recused himself. That was not William local law enforcement, his cooperation sonal attorney—for those who have ac- Barr. There is all of this talk that he with State prisons, consent decrees, re- tually met with him and talked with has to recuse himself like Jeff Sessions ligious liberty. We talked of drug trials him, he speaks openly about law en- did, but it is a completely different sit- and processing. We talked about the forcement in the United States. He uation. Why should he recuse himself? whole issue of gang violence—on and talks about working with local law en- Apparently, people don’t want the on and on—including the Second forcement and with U.S. attorneys to Mueller investigation to have any su- Amendment. He again reiterated he is supportive actually prosecute crime and go after pervision, which, again, I find fas- of the Second Amendment in every the issues that distract from American cinating politically because I dis- area. If someone loses his Second values and that keep the American tinctly remember, during the Clinton Amendment rights, it will only be people from living the American administration, that many of my based on due process, which is with a dream. Democratic colleagues who are still in court’s being involved. That has always During his tenure as Attorney Gen- this Chamber now were furious with been the standard for us as a country. eral, he spearheaded the initiative Ken Starr. They can’t believe Donald I have seen some of the things that Trump would say he is frustrated with called the Weed and Seed Program, have been written about him, one being the Mueller team, but they had no which removed violent drug offenders that he is not supportive of the Second problem with the Clinton White from the streets. Under Attorney Gen- Amendment. That is absolutely false, House’s literally saying: We are going eral Barr, in the 1990s, violent crime in and I can say those things based on my the United States went down because to go to war against Ken Starr. The personal conversation with him after they were aggressively prosecuting for term ‘‘witch hunt’’ is not new. The having asked him those questions. See crime. Clinton administration used that same not the things that have been written He is also the Attorney General who term against Ken Starr. This is a fas- about him but the things that he has supervised the enforcement and imple- cinating side-by-side to me, to be able actually written and said about the mentation of the Americans with Dis- to look at this. Second Amendment. He is a protector abilities Act. It was an incredibly dif- Here is what I would advise: Let the of our rights under the Constitution. It ficult legal process to have gone Mueller investigation finish its job. It is one of the things to which he has through and to have implemented na- has a job. Let it do its job. Quite frank- sworn under oath to protect as the pre- tionwide in order to have protected the ly, the Attorney General shouldn’t be vious Attorney General and would have rights of individuals who had been in the day-to-day operations of the to swear to again under oath. overlooked in our country for two cen- Mueller investigation. That is why we This is a simple thing for us. We are turies—those with disabilities. It was a have a special counsel. Yet, at some looking at a qualified nominee who has major feature of what he did during point, the special counsel has to turn an excellent background, the experi- that time period. information over to someone. William ence, and a passion to protect our He brings this unique, important per- Barr is not going to be the one writing country; who has shown a passion for spective from his dealings with law en- all of the information from the special law enforcement, protecting our Na- forcement, his background, his experi- counsel. He should neither have this in- tion, and reducing violent crime in our ence. All of those things look like they credibly high standard nor be held to country. I look forward to his stepping would make a slam dunk with which to some standard of doing something that in and taking the lead in the Depart- come to this floor and have wide, bipar- he is not going to do—try to interfere ment of Justice. tisan support except for this—that he in this process. He has made that very May I make a side note on this? is being used as a message in the clear. Again, this nomination reminds me of Mueller investigation. It is not that he He has also made it very clear ver- why it is so important that this Senate said: I am going to stop the Mueller in- bally, in committee settings, and in fix its nomination process. We have a vestigation. It is not that he said any- written statements that he is going to broken nomination process—period. thing else about that. He did write a 19- release whatever comes out, as under If you take the last six Presidents page letter as an attorney in the law the law, from the Mueller investiga- combined, when they were putting practice that is helping President tion. I think some people believe that their staffs together in their first 2 Trump get through this process. the Mueller investigation is going to years of office, it was 25 times that He wrote: Hey, as former Attorney release a big, giant written report like someone in the Senate asked for addi- General, here are all of the things of the Senate Intel Committee will do. tional time to debate that person. It

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If anyone in lies must be fully explained to the pub- They asked for additional what is this body wanted to slow down any lic. called postcloture debate time. That is nominee, they could still do that. They We know this is an administration a full intervening day—24 hours—plus could request a full additional day, 24 that finds it so difficult to follow the an additional 30 hours after that just to hours, and then in the next day, in- law that it is being investigated in debate. That is fine. For highly con- stead of adding an additional 30 hours, multiple jurisdictions at the Federal troversial nominees, it is entirely ap- it would be just an additional 2 hours. level—all of which would be overseen propriate. So instead of getting a full day plus 30 by Mr. Barr. Yet, in the first 2 years of President hours, they would get a full day plus 2 Sadly, it has become abundantly Trump’s Presidency, that request has hours. That is still a lot of time. clear that Mr. Barr is incapable of been made 128 times—25 times for the Quite frankly, only 25 times in the being the impartial Attorney General last 6 Presidents combined versus 128 last six Presidents have there been any people in communities across our coun- times for this President. It is not be- requests for any additional time. So try need and deserve and someone who cause they have been all that con- that would still allow a long period of stands up to the President when he is troversial as nominees, although I am time, but it would expedite the process wrong. fully aware that President Trump has so at least we could go through this. Based on what I have seen over the nominated some folks who have cre- If we don’t fix this now, this will be- past 2 years and despite the critical ated heated debate on this floor, but it come the habit of the Senate from here time we are in, I don’t expect many of was certainly not 128 times. In fact, on out. When the next Democratic my Republican colleagues to join me many of the times after we had had President is elected, I can assure you on the floor today in order to defeat that postcloture intervening day, plus that we will have the same issue with this nomination. Although people another 30 hours, those people passed nominees that President Trump is hav- across the country have been raising either unanimously or with 90-plus ing because it only takes one Senator red flags on this nomination, my Re- votes. They were not controversial. It to say: No. I want a whole intervening publican colleagues have been busy was an attempt to shut down this Sen- day plus 30 hours for every one of your building the glidepath for Mr. Barr’s ate and shut down this President to nominees. nomination. In fact, just last week, the keep him from hiring his staff. That By the way, the President puts 1,200 majority leader, standing here on the has never happened before. There has people through the process of nomina- Senate floor, left little doubt about never been a time that the Senate has tion—1,200. So count the times that whether the majority would try to get tried to prevent an elected President will happen in the days ahead. this nomination sewn up. The leader from hiring his own team—until now. I know this is part of the ‘‘resist referred to Mr. Barr as a ‘‘tried and In May of 2017, I made a proposal to Trump’’ movement and to shut down true public servant’’ and a ‘‘proven pro- fix our postcloture vote debate time, the operation of his Presidency, but it fessional’’ who was applying for the seeing what would happen. I continued actually is going to shut down the op- same job he got in 1991 under President that conversation over and over again eration of every President from here on George H. W. Bush. The job descrip- with many of my Democratic col- out if we don’t fix this rule. tion, the majority leader said, ‘‘re- leagues. I am asking my Democratic col- mains exactly the same as it was years The last session, we brought in front leagues to look long, to not look right ago.’’ But that is the problem. Senate of the Rules Committee a proposal that in front of us, to look at the future of Republicans are still operating as was made by Harry Reid and then was where this is really headed and what is though it is the early 1990s, as if the passed under Harry Reid’s time and his really happening to this Senate. The world around them has not changed, as leadership in the Senate—that is, to precedent that is being set right now if what we have experienced for the limit postcloture debate time to on debate will be the standard in the past 2 years is normal. streamline that process. days ahead. Let’s fix it now so we can Well, on behalf of the American peo- I brought that exact same proposal get this resolved long term for the sake ple, I urge us all to wake up. For the back out and said: Republicans voted of our country and do this right. past 2 years, we have had a President with Democrats to make sure this I yield the floor. whose only consistent agenda items are process would work in 2013 and 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- self-preservation and self-dealing, Now will Democrats vote with Repub- ator from Washington. whether that means flouting the law or licans on the exact same language? Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I come disregarding ethics, acting with impu- And we will do this together to fix this to the floor this afternoon to express nity, violating norms and destroying process. my deep opposition to the nomination relationships with our allies, firing The Democrats gave me the Heisman of Mr. William Barr to be our Nation’s those who challenge him and bullying at that point and said: No. It was good next Attorney General. those he can’t, threatening jail time of you to vote with us, but we are not His nomination comes at a very try- for political opponents, or changing going to vote with you. ing time for our country. As our own Federal policy by tweet and based on That was all last session. President frequently twists the truth his current mood. I brought up another proposal that and constantly pushes the limits of the On top of all that, President Trump went through the Rules Committee law, the American people deserve to faces a number of investigations, in- today. It is a simple proposal. Histori- know that the Attorney General—the cluding serious questions about wheth- cally in this body, there hasn’t been a top law enforcement officer in the er he has obstructed justice in order to lot of postcloture debate time on nomi- country—is committed, above all else, make the special counsel’s investiga- nees, especially not on nominees like to seeking truth, defending their civil tion into Russia’s meddling in our elec- district court judges or Deputy Assist- and constitutional rights, admin- tions go away. That is the same special ant Secretaries of some entity. istering justice on their behalf, and counsel investigation that has already I met today with the person who will safeguarding our country against resulted in 34 indictments or guilty be the IRS counsel, the counsel of the threats to our democracy. pleas to date. Despite what the Presi- IRS, which I dare guess no one in this I wish Mr. Barr were the person who dent would like us to believe, that is room could name right now, and cer- could right the ship and stand up for far from a witch hunt. tainly most people in America the American people no matter what. I When President Trump’s first choice couldn’t, but they have been blocked wish he were the person who could help to be the next Attorney General is for a year, so the IRS does not have a guide our country through this critical someone with highly questionable

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Not a chance. blue—out of the blue—he sent a memo ing that it is time to wake up here, and Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- to the White House in order to criticize I was planning to speak about a legal sent that the article be printed in the the special counsel investigation, ab- brief that a number of scientists, led by RECORD at the end of my remarks. solve the President of questions about Robert Brulle and Naomi Oreskes, filed That came out in the Wall Street obstruction of justice, and make a case in the Ninth Circuit detailing the long Journal that morning. Then Leader for less accountability with this Presi- history of the oil industry knowing MCCONNELL went out here to the Ohio dent, we ought to be on alert. about climate change, doing its own re- Clock for his midday press conference, When Mr. Barr writes that President search to confirm what it knows about and guess what he said: Trump has ‘‘complete authority to climate change, telling the public I’ve noted with great interest the Green start or stop a law enforcement pro- something they knew was false, and New Deal, and we’re going to be voting on ceeding,’’ we ought to be on alert. yet taking what they knew to be true that in the Senate. That’ll give everybody an Mr. Barr’s memo makes no sense un- and using it in their own internal plan- opportunity to go on record and see how they less it was an audition for this job, and ning. But something even better than feel about the Green New Deal. that is absolutely not how any Presi- that came up, so I come here to react I am in the habit of pointing out here dent should select an Attorney Gen- to the—well, for starters, the Wall how the string-pulling takes place and eral. Street Journal editorial calling for a how the fossil fuel industry directs cer- When we know that, if confirmed, vote on the Green New Deal. tain things and the mouthpieces say Mr. Barr would be in charge of the spe- Let’s go back a bit as to what the certain things and then we behave cer- cial counsel investigation and would Wall Street Journal editorial page has tain ways, but this may be the land decide what, if anything, the public been up to for the last, say, 20 years on speed record for a response. The Wall gets to know about the findings on climate change. Street Journal says it wants a congres- Russia’s 2016 election meddling, we editorial sional vote, and that very day the vote ought to be on alert. page has been a mouthpiece for the fos- gets announced. It is almost funny, if Someone who has written such an ob- sil fuel industry’s climate denial. The the topic weren’t so serious. viously flawed analysis of the inves- messages of the fossil fuel industry are The whole idea that this is the Re- tigation should not be put in charge of echoed and amplified through the Wall publican response to climate change is overseeing the investigation. That is Street Journal editorial page. All the really classic. It is really classic. Since just common sense. the Citizens United decision, which People across this country sent us way up until 2011, if I recall correctly, powered up the fossil fuel industry to here to Congress not to shield the they were simply denying that this was have real bullying dominance in Con- President from the law but to help re- a problem. They constantly behave like gress—at least over the Republican store integrity and independence to the what I would call the one-eyed ac- Party—no Senator here today has been Federal Government and to provide a countant—looking only at the costs of on any bill to meaningfully reduce car- check on the Executive branch, as out- responding to climate change, never bon dioxide emissions. It is never a lined in the Constitution. And the idea the costs of climate change. On this subject, for those who may be topic. Nobody wants to talk about it. It that any Member of this Senate would is like the unwelcome, embarrassing support an Attorney General nominee interested, I would actually like to in- who has openly and unequivocally ad- corporate by reference two previous guest at the dinner party: Oh, my gosh. vocated for less accountability when it climate speeches I gave on this com- Climate change. No, we can’t possibly comes to President Trump—that is just pletely bogus effort that has been talk about that. Never mind that NASA—which, by wrong, and the American people will maintained by the Wall Street Journal not stand for it. editorial page. The first was my speech the way, RIP, Opportunity. The Oppor- So to any of my colleagues who plan of April 19, 2016, and then I went back tunity has been driving around on the to support this nomination, I have a at them again on July 24, 2018. They surface of Mars for 15 years, sending message: Seize this opportunity while have been making it up for a very long back information to us about that you can to make it very clear to Mr. time, and sure enough, up comes this planet. NASA scientists built that Barr and the Trump administration latest in which just yesterday, Feb- thing, sent it to Mars, landed it safely that you believe the American people ruary 12, they said: Let’s have a vote in on Mars, and has been driving it deserve to know for sure that the find- Congress on the Green New Deal as around for 15 years. My God, what a ings on Russia’s 2016 election meddling soon as possible. Then they went on project that was. What a brilliant will be made public in order to get with a lot of their usual one-eyed ac- thing. So when NASA scientists say, them the answers they deserve and countant stuff, never looking at the ‘‘Oh, and by the way, climate change is that any attempt to cover up or hinder costs of climate change, only looking serious. You ought to listen,’’ and we or otherwise muddy the waters around at the costs of preventing those harms, don’t, that behavior is hard to explain. the Mueller investigation would be a and they concluded: ‘‘Let’s not hesi- When we are listening to the flacks of serious disservice to the people we rep- tate. Take the Green New Deal resolu- the fossil fuel industry and not the sci- resent and will only lead to the further tion and put it to a vote forthwith.’’ entists of NASA—and, by the way, 13 or erosion of trust in our institution and Along the way, they went into some 14 Federal Agencies in the latest report our ability to work on their behalf. of their usual canards about renew- that came out under the Trump admin- The President is not above the law— ables, saying that ‘‘solar costs remain istration—we are way past there being not in the White House, not in New about 20 percent higher than natural any serious factual or scientific dispute York, not anywhere. So Mr. Barr may gas while offshore wind is two-thirds here. There are just political demands be the Attorney General this President more expensive’’ without subsidies— by the industry with the biggest con- wants—someone to shield him from se- well, unless you look at the subsidy for flict of interest ever that we can’t rious questions about abuse of power, fossil fuel, which of course they don’t, bring this up. someone who believes the President and the subsidy for fossil fuel has been For pretty much 10 years, since Citi- should be able to do more or less what- quantified by the International Mone- zens United, nobody has brought up a ever he or she wants—but Mr. Barr is tary Fund at $700 billion per year—$700 serious piece of legislation to limit car- certainly not, in my opinion, the At- billion per year in the United States— bon dioxide emissions on the Repub- torney General this country needs, propping up the fossil fuel industry. By lican side. Not one. Zero. Now, the ma- which is someone who will stand up for contrast, the little tiny tax adjust- jority leader is going to break this the rights of everyone else. ments that we get for solar and wind, streak and bring up the first carbon-re- I yield the floor. which the fossil fuel industry is always lated bill. It is actually not a real bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pushing back against, are nothing. It is a resolution, but he is going to ator from Rhode Island. There is a monster of a subsidy in the bring it up with the intention of voting

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:14 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.051 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1317 against it. I kid you not. The majority gas emissions from manufacturing and trans- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. With that, I yield leader has announced the intention of portation to the extent these goals are the floor. bringing up a resolution with the in- ‘‘technologically feasible.’’ Hint: They’re I suggest the absence of a quorum. not. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tention of voting against it. Who does The plan also calls for ‘‘upgrading all ex- that and why? Who had that brain- isting buildings in the United States and clerk will call the roll. storm and where? building new buildings to achieve maximal The bill clerk proceeded to call the We will never understand this until energy efficiency, water efficiency, safety, roll. we understand better how the anony- affordability, comfort and durability, includ- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask mous dark money stuff flows around ing through electrification.’’ That’s all exist- unanimous consent that the order for Washington. We need to clean that up. ing buildings, comrade. the quorum call be rescinded. Millions of jobs would have to be destroyed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We need to pass the DISCLOSE Act. We en route to this brave new green world, but need to make sure people know who is objection, it is so ordered. not to worry. The resolution says the gov- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I also behind spending, who is behind adver- ernment would also guarantee ‘‘a job with a tising. We have to do all of that, but in family-sustaining wage, adequate family and ask unanimous consent that I be able the meantime, you do get these amaz- medical leave, paid vacations, and retire- to address the Senate as if in morning ing moments in which the Wall Street ment security to all people of the United business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Journal says—the editorial page, by States.’’ Good that they’re starting small. Sorry to mention unhappy reality, but re- objection, it is so ordered. the way. I think their correspondents, newable sources currently make up only 17% their reporters, are totally legitimate, PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN AND ALZHEIMER’S of U.S. electric-power generation despite Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I wish to and they do terrific work. It is the edi- enormous federal and state subsidies. Wind torial page that is the problem child and solar energy have become more competi- speak this afternoon in recognition of here. tive over the last decade as costs have our late President, Ronald Reagan. I So the Wall Street Journal editorial plunged. But without subsidies, solar costs want to speak also about his wife page says we need to have a vote on the remain about 20% higher than natural gas Nancy, and I want to highlight their while offshore wind is two-thirds more ex- Green New Deal. It takes less than a honest and passionate work to educate pensive. The bigger problem is solar and Americans about the real effects of day for the majority leader to say we wind don’t provide reliable power, so backup are going to have a vote on the Green Alzheimer’s. plants that burn fossil fuels are required to Last Wednesday, February 6, would New Deal, and he is calling up the first run on stand-by. piece of climate legislation they have Germany has been gracious enough to show have been President Reagan’s 108th ever called up in the majority here, and what can go wrong. Despite aggressive emis- birthday, and we paused then to reflect they are calling it up to vote against sions goals, Germany’s carbon emissions not only on the life and legacy of Presi- have been flat for most of the last decade as dent Ronald Reagan, but we also re- it. the country had to fall back on coal to bal- Isn’t it finally time to have a real member the way he carried himself, ance off-shore wind generation. Last year the vision he set for our country, and conversation about this? Isn’t it finally Germany derived 29% of its power from wind time for there to be a Republican pro- and solar, but 38% from coal. the direction he steered our Nation. Years after he left the White House, posal? It has been nearly 10 years since Meantime, taxes and rising power-genera- the President and Nancy Reagan con- Citizens United. I get it. The fossil fuel tion costs have made Germany’s electric rates the highest in Europe, slamming small tinued their public service to our Na- industry has enormous sway, but there manufacturers and consumers. tion with grace and class, and that was comes a time when you even have to ‘‘The drag on competitiveness is particu- true even as President Reagan was di- tell the biggest influencers in Congress larly severe for small and middle-sized agnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. that your day is over. It is time for us firms,’’ Eric Schweitzer, President of Ger- In November of 1994, President to treat with the facts and to work in many’s Chambers of Commerce, told Reagan wrote a handwritten letter to a bipartisan fashion and to do what the Bloomberg News last year. German manufac- Americans announcing this diagnosis people sent us here to do, which is to turing has become less competitive due to soaring energy costs. Electric and natural that ultimately took his life. legislate. gas prices in Germany are two to three times I read lots of biographies, I read lots So where is the Republican proposal? higher than in the U.S. of history, and this past week I fin- Where is the Republican plan? There By contrast, the U.S. is having a modest ished a book, ‘‘Reagan: An American isn’t one. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Nihil. manufacturing renaissance as shale drilling Journey,’’ written by Bob Spitz. The Nitchevo. They are going to call this has created a cheap source of lower-carbon energy. Natural-gas prices have plunged by story of his circumstance with Alz- up. They are going to call this up for a heimer’s captured my attention. vote. I can hardly wait for this discus- half over the last decade as production has increased 50%, mostly in the Marcellus and The book quotes President Reagan sion. Bring it on, please. Utica formations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and telling his daughter, Patti: ‘‘I have this There being no objection, the mate- West Virginia. Carbon emissions from power condition . . . I keep forgetting rial was ordered to be printed in the generation have fallen by 30% since 2005, things.’’ RECORD, as follows: mostly due to the substitution of coal with The doctors finally put a name to it. On natural gas. [From the Wall Street Journal, Feb. 11, 2019] November 4, 1994, a doctor from the Mayo Meantime, oil production in Texas’s Per- VOTE ON THE GREEN NEW DEAL Clinic informed Nancy Reagan that, having mian and North Dakota’s Bakken shale de- had an adequate chance to observe the presi- (By The Editorial Board) posits has soared 80%. Demand for drills, dent, the diagnosis was conclusive: he had Every Member of Congress should step up pipelines and other mining equipment has Alzheimer’s. and be counted. also boosted U.S. growth. Democrats rolled out their Green New Deal The Green New Deal means that all of this According to Fred Ryan, a staff last week, and by all means let’s have a na- carbon energy and all of these jobs would member for the President and Mrs. tional debate and then a vote in Congress— have to be purged—at least in the U.S. China Reagan, ‘‘She was quite upset, emo- as soon as possible. Here in one package is would suffer no such limits on its fossil-fuel tional.’’ She spoke at length later that what the political left really means when it production. Conservatives have long sus- evening: ‘‘So we’re going to tell him to- says Americans need to do something ur- pected that progressives want to use climate gently about climate change, so let’s see who change to justify a government takeover of morrow,’’ she said, ‘‘and I’d like you to has the courage of those convictions. the free-market economy, but we never be there.’’ Thanks to the resolution introduced last thought they’d be this candid about it. The next morning, a Saturday, they gath- week by New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio- Yet, remarkably, the Green New Deal has ered in the library, a small, comfortable Cortez and Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, been met with hosannas from liberal interest room at the front of the house where the there’s already official language. While it’s groups and in Congress. It already has 67 co- Reagans typically received guests. The presi- nonbinding, the 14 pages give a clear sense of sponsors in the House and the support of 11 dent seemed puzzled when the doctor and direction and magnitude in calling for a ‘‘10- Democrats in the Senate including presi- Ryan arrived. ‘‘Honey, come over here and year national mobilization’’ to exorcise car- dential candidates Kamala Harris, Cory sit down,’’ Nancy said, directing him to a bon from the U.S. economy. Booker, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klo- couch opposite the two men. ‘‘The doctor has President Obama’s Clean Power Plan looks buchar. something he wants to talk about.’’ modest by comparison. The 10-year Green So let’s not hesitate. Take the Green New The doctor didn’t beat around the bush. New Deal calls for generating 100% of power Deal resolution and put it to a vote forth- ‘‘We think you have Alzheimer’s,’’ he told from renewables and removing greenhouse with on the House and Senate floor. Reagan.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.057 S13FEPT1 S1318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 ‘‘Okay,’’ he responded faintly. ‘‘What from Missouri, Senator BLUNT. I have from all walks of life, will be bold in should I expect?’’ advocated and successfully worked leveraging their life experiences to ‘‘We don’t know much about it,’’ the doc- with my colleague Senator BLUNT and achieve greatness for our Nation, just tor admitted. ‘‘It’s a degenerative disorder.’’ as President Reagan and Nancy Reagan He ran down a few of the effects that Alz- the members of the committee to pro- heimer’s patients experienced while Nancy vide $2.3 billion for Alzheimer’s disease did, deepening America’s resolve to Reagan struggled to control her emotions. research in FY 2019, finally reaching fight this terrible disease. She tried her utmost to be supportive, but the $2 billion funding goal for research I honor President Reagan and his was overcome hearing about the devasta- laid out by the National Plan to Ad- wife Nancy. I thank them for their tions of the disease. . . . He acknowledged, dress Alzheimer’s. service to our country, and I thank quite bluntly, ‘‘There is no cure.’’ I am the cochair of the Senate NIH them for their attention to this dis- ‘‘Can I ask a few questions?’’ Ryan inter- Caucus, and I am optimistic that these ease, Alzheimer’s. May we also have jected. funding increases, combined with NIH the courage and will to continue the While he and Nancy discussed how to han- battle to rid our country, its citizens, dle the president’s activities—his schedule, initiatives to map the human brain and office hours, appointments, and appear- further develop personalized medicine, and the world of this affliction. ances—Reagan wandered over to a small will, I hope, lead us closer to an Alz- I yield the floor. round table in a corner and sat down, staring heimer’s treatment and a cure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- hypnotically into the yard. After a few min- Eleven years after President Rea- ator from Alaska. utes, he picked up a pen and began to write. gan’s death, Nancy Reagan continued RECOGNIZING ALASKA When he finished, he handed two sheets of her Alzheimer’s advocacy work, help- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, as paper filled with his cramped handwriting to ing to dramatically increase the atten- many of my colleagues here on the [his staffer]. ‘‘Why don’t we get this typed up Senate floor know, tomorrow is Valen- and put it out,’’ Reagan suggested. tion and resources paid to the research of this disease. She recognized that de- tine’s Day, and yesterday, my col- It was a letter dated that November generative diseases like Alzheimer’s league and my good friend, for whom I 5, 1994. not only pose a financial burden to our have so much respect, Senator ERNST My Fellow Americans— Nation and health system but, more from Iowa, was asking Members of this It began— importantly and more significantly, body to come down to the floor and I have recently been told that I am one of these diseases threaten families with talk about love. Some of you may have the millions of Americans who will be af- significant financial difficulty and tre- seen that. flicted with Alzheimer’s disease. . . . At the mendous emotional hardship. Now, I have to admit that I am very moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the As President Reagan’s primary care- close to Senator ERNST. I think she is remainder of the years God gives me on the giver during his battle with Alz- one of the best Senators in the whole earth doing things I have always done. . . . body. But I was a little bit leery. To be Unfortunately, as Alzheimer’s Disease pro- heimer’s, Nancy reminded us of the im- portance of caretakers and families honest, talking about love on the Sen- gresses, the family often bears a heavy bur- ate floor is really not my thing. I am den. I only wish I could spare Nancy from and the struggles they themselves go this painful experience. When the time through while watching loved ones suf- not sure I have done that in 4 years comes I am confident that with your help fer. here. As a matter of fact, I know I she will face it with faith and courage. As we continue our work to treat, haven’t done that in 4 years. And with faith and courage, indeed, cure, and prevent Alzheimer’s and Then, I thought, well, you know, it is President and Nancy Reagan faced the other degenerative diseases, we will Valentine’s Day. I thought, of course, disease together. also continue looking for ways to ease immediately about my family and my Together, they founded the Ronald the financial and mental turmoil on beautiful wife Julie, the love of my and Nancy Reagan Research Institute caretakers, for they suffer so much as life. I thought I could talk about that. at the Alzheimer’s Association in Chi- well. I thought I could talk about my three daughters, all young Alaskan women, cago, IL, focused on researching, un- When President Reagan announced strong. They make me proud each and derstanding, and treating Alzheimer’s his Alzheimer’s disease, he did so much more than just admitting to having the every day. disease. That was easy, thinking about Valen- Over the past several decades, this disease. He fought it, and he tine’s Day and love that way—Julie, research institute has awarded millions destigmatized it not only for himself Meghan, Isabella, and Laurel, who, by but for those who came after him and of dollars in Alzheimer’s research the way, celebrated her 18th birthday for those still to come who may be grants and has continued to see break- yesterday. They are the loves of my throughs in our understanding of this faced with this same circumstance. In the closing letter that President life. aggressive and disastrous disease. But then my staff told me: Wait a Reagan wrote—and, incidentally, when Congress has also rightfully come to- minute. This isn’t that kind of speech. he handed it to the staffer and said, gether in a nonpartisan manner to What Senator ERNST wanted us to do fight this disease head-on. For exam- ‘‘Type it up and send it out,’’ they read was to speak about the love of your ple, last December, just a few months it and said, ‘‘Let’s just send it in your State and how we all love our State. ago, with legislation that was spon- handwriting, Mr. President.’’ So that is Now, that is easy for everybody here sored by our colleague from Maine, what happened, and in that closing let- because we all do love our State. Then, Senator SUSAN COLLINS, Congress ter, President said this: I realized, well, you know what, Sen- passed and the President signed our Let me thank you, the American people, ator ERNST wanted that. It is Valen- BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s for giving me the great honor of allowing me tine’s Day, and, of course, it is toward to serve as your President. When the Lord Act, which aims to combat Alzheimer’s the end of the week, and I typically do through a collaborative public health calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country my ‘‘Alaskan of the Week’’ speech framework. The BOLD Act will create of ours and eternal optimism for its future. every Thursday or Wednesday. an Alzheimer’s public health infra- I now begin the journey that will lead me This is a little bit of a jazzed up Val- structure at the direction of the Cen- into the sunset of my life. I know that for entine’s Day version of Alaskan of the ters for Disease Control and Preven- America there will always be a bright dawn Week, with the ERNST hashtag tion, which will establish Alzheimer’s ahead. ‘‘homestatelove,’’ which is what she centers for excellence across the coun- I, too, believe that America’s best put out, and I think some other Sen- try, award funding to public health de- days are ahead of us, and I implore ators did. partments to increase early detection Washington to reflect upon President I thought this would be a combina- and diagnosis, and increase data collec- Reagan’s enduring optimism. tion this evening of a little bit of a love tion, analysis, and reporting through Civil in disagreement and often will- story to Alaska, my constituents, com- cooperative agreements with public ing to cross party lines to work toward bined with the Alaskan of the Week, and nonprofit entities. solutions, I hope we can all remember, and, of course, to support what Senator I am a member of the Senate Appro- like President Reagan, to focus on the ERNST wanted a bunch of us to do. priations Subcommittee on Health and real issues facing our Nation, and I I certainly love coming down to the Human Services, led by my colleague hope that all Members of the Congress, floor every week to talk about the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13FE6.058 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1319 Alaskans of the Week. It is one of my alists—inspiring young people all NOMINATION OF DONALD W. favorite things to do. So, today, I just across the globe to race faster and race WASHINGTON want to say a little bit about some of better. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I do those Alaskans of the Week, not really Last year, I had the opportunity to not object to the nomination of Donald one or two but just kind of a combo— talk about a young teenager from W. Washington, PN202. literally, dozens and dozens of Alas- Gambell, Chris Apassingok. He made f kans, since I started here in the Senate national headlines for his insistence, 4 years ago, where I have had the op- despite tremendous backlash from SENATE COMMITTEE ON RULES portunity to come down and talk about some extreme groups outside of Alas- AND ADMINISTRATION them. ka, to continue his cultural heritage of Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, the Com- They are as old as 100 and as young hunting whales to feed his community mittee on Rules and Administration as 8. Last week we had an 8-year-old. through subsistence. has adopted rules governing its proce- Boy, was he really a fine young man Here is another example that will go dures for the 116th Congress. Pursuant from Juneau. They come from the Far straight to the heart of my colleague, to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the North, the Arctic, and the misty tem- Senator ERNST from Iowa. In Decem- Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf perate southeast of Alaska. They live ber, Carol Seppilu from Nome, who has of myself and Senator KLOBUCHAR, I surrounded by tundra, by the churning overcome tremendous difficulties and ask unanimous consent that a copy of seas, by mountains, by rainforests. disabilities and pain in her life, ran 85 the committee rules be printed in the These are all those who have earned miles of a 100-mile race in Council RECORD. the title Alaskan of the Week. They Bluffs, IA, and she is training for an- There being no objection, the mate- come from what we call urban Alaska other race. rial was ordered to be printed in the and from some of the 200 small commu- That kind of training isn’t easy in RECORD, as follows: nities and villages that dot my State, Nome, where she has to walk through RULES OF PROCEDURE which are not connected by roads. It is blizzards just to get on a treadmill. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE a big challenge we have in Alaska. Carol has the racing community—the Rule 1. The regular meeting dates of the They are librarians, artists, former long racing community, 100-mile Committee shall be the second and fourth Governors, reporters, healthcare work- races—in Alaska and Iowa and, lit- Wednesdays of each month, at 10:00 a.m., in ers, whalers, counselors, pastors, law- erally, around the country in awe of room SR–301, Russell Senate Office Building. yers, athletes, students, teachers, and her, if you know her story, and rooting Additional meetings of the Committee may nearly every profession imaginable. for her. be called by the Chairman as he may deem necessary or pursuant to the provision of Some of them have retired. Some of Sometimes we have a lot of negative paragraph 3 of rule XXVI of the Standing them are just starting school and news here in DC. I always say there is Rules of the Senate. aren’t even of working age. a lot more going on bipartisan that our Rule 2. Meetings of the committee, includ- They are a diverse group of people, as friends in the media, who sit above the ing meetings to conduct hearings, shall be you can imagine, but they all have one Presiding Officer’s desk there, don’t open to the public, except that a meeting or thing in common. They love Alaska. often report, but it can be negative. I series of meetings by the committee on the They love their country. They have the think sometimes it can be easy to for- same subject for a period of no more than 14 fire, the drive, and the heart to use calendar days may be closed to the public on get that we live in the greatest country a motion made and seconded to go into whatever skills they have, whatever in the world—no doubt about it—the closed session to discuss only whether the experiences they have to help others. greatest country in the history of the matters enumerated in subparagraphs (a) Isn’t that what Valentine’s Day is all world, in my view, filled with good peo- through (f) would require the meeting to be about, what the hashtag ple who wake up every morning deter- closed followed immediately by a recorded ‘‘homestatelove’’ is all about, and, cer- mined to do what is right, to give back vote in open session by a majority of the tainly, what the Alaskan of the Week to their communities, whether in Alas- Members of the committee when it is deter- is all about? ka or North Dakota, like the Presiding mined that the matters to be discussed or Now, when I talk about the Alaskan the testimony to be taken at such meeting Officer. or meetings: of the Week, sometimes these people I want to thank Senator ERNST for (a) will disclose matters necessary to be have seen and gotten and deserve a lot bringing us down to the floor yesterday kept secret in the interests of national de- of attention in Alaska and even nation- and even today to talk a little bit fense or the confidential conduct of the for- ally. Other times, they are less well about love—good initiative there for eign relations of the United States; known but no less impactful. Let me Valentine’s Day. I thank all of the peo- (b) will relate solely to matters of the com- give you a couple of examples: someone ple of my State. This is a love story, mittee staff personnel or internal staff man- who has been picking up trash on the agement or procedure; not just of my wife and daughters but (c) will tend to charge an individual with side of the road for years, just doing it of all these great Alaskans of the Week crime or misconduct, to disgrace or injure every day; helping people to find a pet who have been doing such a great job the professional standing of an individual, or to love; making meals for the sick; for Alaska and their country. So, to all otherwise to expose an individual to public starting and contributing to non- of them, Happy Valentine’s Day. contempt or obloquy, or will represent a profits; writing beautiful prose; helping I yield the floor. clearly unwarranted invasion of the privacy people overcome addictions; estab- I suggest the absence of a quorum. of an individual; lishing iconic businesses; working their (d) will disclose the identity of any in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The former or law enforcement agent or will dis- whole lives to do what they think is clerk will call the roll. close any information relating to the inves- right for their community, for their The senior assistant legislative clerk tigation or prosecution of a criminal offense State, and the communities they love. proceeded to call the roll. that is required to be kept secret in the in- Of course, they are all inspiring to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I terests of effective law enforcement; us, and what I try to do once a week is ask unanimous consent that the order (e) will disclose information relating to the to come down and not just inspire the for the quorum call be rescinded. trade secrets or financial or commercial in- pages, who, I know, look forward to formation pertaining specifically to a given The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without person if: this speech, but anyone in America objection, it is so ordered. (1) an Act of Congress requires the infor- who is listening. By the way, you have f mation to be kept confidential by Govern- to come up to Alaska and you, too, will ment officers and employees; or love, and I mean ‘‘love’’ Alaska when MORNING BUSINESS (2) the information has been obtained by you come up to visit. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Government on a confidential basis, Now, they are inspiring to all of us in ask unanimous consent that the Sen- other than through an application by such Alaska, but, as I mentioned, all around ate be in a period of morning business, person for a specific Government financial or the country last year. For example, I other benefit, and is required to be kept se- with Senators permitted to speak cret in order to prevent undue injury to the got to talk about the Alaska Pacific therein for up to 10 minutes each. competitive position of such person; or University’s ski team—world re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (f) may divulge matters required to be kept nowned, gold medalists, Olympic med- objection, it is so ordered. confidential under the provisions of law or

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CHAIRMAN of the Members of the committee shall con- (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- stitute a quorum for the reporting of legisla- Rule 20. The Chairman is authorized to tities of Articles or Services under Consider- tive measures. sign himself or by delegation all necessary ation for Purchase: Rule 9. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(1) of vouchers and routine papers for which the Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None. rule XXVI of the Standing Rules, one-third committee’s approval is required and to de- Non-MDE: of the Members of the committee shall con- cide on the committee’s behalf all routine Two hundred forty (240) Namer Armored stitute a quorum for the transaction of busi- business. Personnel Carrier (APC–MT883) Power ness, including action on amendments to Rule 21. The Chairman is authorized to en- Packs, Less Transmission (NPPLT) in Full measures prior to voting to report the meas- gage commercial reporters for the prepara- Configuration. ure to the Senate. tion of transcripts of committee meetings Thirty (30) Namer Armored Personnel Car- Rule 10. Pursuant to paragraph 7(a)(2) of and hearings. rier (APC–MT883) Power Pack, Less Trans- rule XXVI of the Standing Rules, 2 Members Rule 22. The Chairman is authorized to mission (NPPLT) in Light Configuration. of the committee shall constitute a quorum issue, on behalf of the committee, regula- One hundred seventy-nine (179) Control and for the purpose of taking testimony under tions normally promulgated by the com- Diagnostic Systems (CDS). oath and 1 Member of the committee shall mittee at the beginning of each session. Also included is an Integrated Logistics constitute a quorum for the purpose of tak- DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO COMMITTEE Support package that includes: special tools ing testimony not under oath; provided, how- CHAIRMAN AND RANKING MINORITY MEMBER for C-Level maintenance; oil spray nozzle test bench; preservation and packaging; con- ever, that in either instance, once a quorum Rule 23. The Chairman and Ranking Minor- tainers; configuration management; tech- is established, any one Member can continue ity Member, acting jointly, are authorized to nical manuals, spare parts catalogs, other to take such testimony. approve on behalf of the committee any rule documentation and publications, and other Rule 11. Under no circumstances may prox- or regulation for which the committee’s ap- related elements of logistics and program ies be considered for the establishment of a proval is required, provided advance notice support. quorum. of their intention to do so is given to Mem- (iv) Military Department: Army (IS-B- VOTING bers of the committee. ZZD). Rule 12. Voting in the committee on any f (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. issue will normally be by voice vote. ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- Rule 13. If a third of the Members present fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. so demand a roll call vote instead of a voice Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, section (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained vote, a record vote will be taken on any 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act in the Defense Article or Defense Services question by roll call. requires that Congress receive prior no- Proposed to be Sold: None. Rule 14. The results of roll call votes taken (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: in any meeting upon any measure, or any tification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon February 12, 2019. amendment thereto, shall be stated in the *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms committee report on that measure unless such notification, the Congress has 30 Export Control Act. previously announced by the committee, and calendar days during which the sale POLICY JUSTIFICATION such report or announcement shall include a may be reviewed. The provision stipu- tabulation of the votes cast in favor of and lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- Israel—Namer Armored Personnel Carrier the votes cast in opposition to each such (APC–MT883) Power Packs Less Trans- tion of proposed sales shall be sent to missions (NPPLT) and Integrated Logistics measure and amendment by each Member of the chairman of the Senate Foreign the committee. (Paragraph 7(b) and (c) of Support rule XXVI of the Standing Rules.) Relations Committee. The Government of Israel has requested to Rule 15. Proxy voting shall be allowed on In keeping with the committee’s in- buy two hundred forty (240) Namer Armored all measures and matters before the com- tention to see that relevant informa- Personnel Carrier (APC–MT883) Power mittee. However, the vote of the committee tion is available to the full Senate, I Packs, Less Transmission (NPPLT) in Full

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.007 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1321 Configuration; thirty (30) Namer Armored speaking their language, as did Federal Wyoming Legislature recognizing De- Personnel Carrier (APC–MT883) Power Government Indian boarding schools, cember 10, 2019, as Wyoming Women’s Packs, Less Transmission (NPPLT) in Light the U.S. military came to greatly ap- Suffrage Day. Configuration; and one hundred seventy-nine preciate the strategic advantage the (179) Control and Diagnostic Systems (CDS). On December 10, 1869, the Wyoming Also included is an Integrated Logistics Sup- unwritten Dine language held. Territory passed the first law in U.S. port package that includes: special tools for Mr. Newman enlisted in the Marines, history granting women the right to C-Level maintenance; oil spray nozzle test in 1943, when he was 18, inspired to de- vote and hold public office. This right bench; preservation and packaging; con- fend the Nation in light of the attack became so important to the people of tainers; configuration management; tech- on Pearl Harbor. He, along with an es- Wyoming that, when the State sought nical manuals, spare parts catalogs, other timated 44,000 other Native Americans, statehood, it refused to enter the documentation and publications, and other served in World War II, even though Union if this right was not protected. related elements of logistics and program they couldn’t vote in U.S. elections and support. The total estimated program cost is In 2015, I came to the floor to speak faced discrimination within the mili- $238 million. in honor of the 125th anniversary of The United States is committed to the se- tary. Wyoming statehood. I shared with the Soon after Mr. Newman enlisted, he curity of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. na- Senate the challenge Wyoming faced was assigned to a secret mission, as tional interests to assist Israel to develop from Congress in its quest to become a and maintain a strong and ready self-defense part of the Navajo code talkers. He at- member of the Union. I believe it is capability. This proposed sale is consistent tended code school, learning the com- timely to share that story again. with those objectives. plex code by memory, and learned how The proposed sale will improve Israel’s ca- to operate communications equipment. The debate in Congress was conten- pability to meet current and future threats tious, with the arguments centering on in the defense of its borders. These upgraded Serving in the 1st Battalion, 21st Ma- rine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Al- one of our most proud accomplish- power packs will be used on their Armored ments: a decision made long before Wy- Personnel Carriers (APC–MT883) that were fred was stationed in New Caledonia, fielded in 2008. Israel will have no difficulty Guadalcanal, Bougainville Island, oming became a State. On December absorbing this equipment into its armed Guam, and Iwo Jima, among other 10, 1869, the Wyoming Territory was forces. duty stations. He saw battle at the lat- the first in the United States to grant The proposed equipment and support will ter three locations and was stationed women the right to vote. not alter the basic military balance in the in Iwo Jima during 28 days of the fa- Efforts to attain statehood finally region. came to fruition 20 years later. It was The prime contractor will be MTU Amer- mous battle and was there the day the ica, Novi, MI. MTU America is the North Americans raised the flag over Mount incumbent on our delegate to the U.S. American subsidiary of Rolls Royce Power Suribachi. Mr. Newman was honorably House of Representatives, Joseph M. Systems. There are no known offset agree- discharged with the rank of corporal in Carey, to convince his colleagues to ments proposed in connection with this po- December 1945. support the statehood bill. tential sale. After his discharge, he came back to On March 26, 1890, the day of the Implementation of this proposed sale will New Mexico, and married his sweet- statehood bill debate, Joseph Carey not require the assignment of any additional heart, Betsy Eleanore Denetsone. He U.S. Government or contractor representa- spoke passionately about Wyoming. tives to Israel. worked as an ammunition inspector at His words still hold true today. He said There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- Fort Wingate and then at an open-pit that Wyoming was rich in agricultural fense readiness as a result of this proposed mine overseeing blasting at Kirkland possibilities. He explained Wyoming sale. Field. Together, he and Betsy have 5 was one of nature’s great storehouses f children, 13 grandchildren, and 3 great- of minerals. Joseph Carey also talked grandchildren and were married 69 TRIBUTE TO ALFRED K. NEWMAN about grazing development, edu- years before his passing. cational leadership, widespread railway Mr. UDALL. Mr. President, today I The Japanese famously never broke construction, the model Constitution, wish to pay tribute to Alfred K. New- the Navajos’ code, and Navajo code and the unique opportunities for man, one of last remaining Navajo code talkers are credited with playing a de- women. talkers, who passed away on January cisive role in key World War II battles, Yet opponents to our statehood did 13 of this year. including Iwo Jima. The Navajo code not support women having the right to Mr. Newman was born in Coolidge, talker mission was kept secret until vote. On the same day as Joseph NM, on July 21, 1924. He was 1968, when it was declassified. In 2000, Carey’s impassioned speech, Represent- ´ ´ Naaneesht’ezhi Dine’e—Zuni Clan—and Congress awarded the Congressional ative William Oates of Alabama argued ´ born for Tsi’naajınii—Black Streak Silver Medal to the Navajo code talk- against our admittance to the Union. Wood People Clan. One of six children, ers. Like so many others, Mr. Newman He said, ‘‘Mr. Speaker, I do not hesi- his mother wove rugs that were sold at was humble about his bravery in serv- tate to say that in my judgment the the Coolidge Trading Post and his step- ice and modest about his medals. Dur- franchise has been too liberally ex- father worked as a silversmith there. ing a 2010 interview for an oral history tended. Should we ever reach universal When Mr. Newman was about 8 years project, Mr. Newman was asked, ‘‘How suffrage this Government will become old, his family sent him to the Reho- did [the war] change you?’’ He replied practically a pure democracy and then both Mission School, where he boarded that, ‘‘Before the war, I was just going the days of its existence are num- during the 9 month school year and just like any other non-Navajo. Peace- bered.’’ rarely saw his parents. During the ful, no worries. Doing what I like. But summers, he herded sheep. At one The U.S. House of Representatives when the war came, it was a different narrowly passed Wyoming’s statehood point, they had a herd of 200, and the story. So I had to do what needed to be young shepherd loved watching the liz- bill with a vote of 139 to 127. The U.S. done.’’ Senate passed the bill on June 27, 1890. ards, birds, and bugs that surrounded We are forever grateful to Mr. New- Wyoming officially became the 44th him as he herded. man and all his fellow courageous code State on July 10, 1890, and became the Mr. Newman grew up knowing both talkers for doing ‘‘what needed to be first state to allow women the right to Navajo and English. However, the done’’ to defend our country. We will vote and hold public office. boarding students were not allowed to always honor and will never forget speak Navajo at the school. One time, their service and sacrifice to the Na- I ask unanimous consent to have when he spoke in Navajo, in order to tion. printed in the RECORD Enrolled Joint Resolution No. 1 of the Sixty-Fifth help another Navajo student who knew f no English, he was punished by having Legislature of the State of Wyoming to write ‘‘I must not speak Navajo’’ 500 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN’S recognizing December 10, 2019, as Wyo- times. SUFFRAGE ming Women’s Suffrage Day. While the missionaries at the Reho- Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, There being no objection, the mate- both Mission School forbade Mr. New- today, Wyoming Governor Mark Gor- rial was ordered to be printed in the man and other Navajo students from don will sign a joint resolution of the RECORD, as follows:

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ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1, SENATE for every adult woman, some lawmakers per- Whereas, all these milestones illuminate SIXTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF chance hoped suffrage would entice more and strengthen Wyoming’s heritage as the WYOMING women to the state; and ‘‘Equality State’’; and Whereas, some lawmakers may have be- Whereas, December 10, 2019 marks the 2019 GENERAL SESSION lieved that women’s suffrage was consistent 150th anniversary of the date women’s suf- A Joint Resolution recognizing December with the goals articulated in post-Civil War frage became law. 10, 2019 as Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day. Amendment XV to the United States Con- Now, therefore, be it resolved by the members 1Whereas, Wyoming is often referred to as stitution guaranteeing the ‘‘right of citizens of the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: the ‘‘Cowboy State,’’ its more apt sobriquet of the United States to vote shall not be de- Section 1. That the Wyoming legislature is the ‘‘Equality State’’; and nied or abridged by the United States or by commemorates 2019 as a year to celebrate Whereas, women, like all persons, have al- any state on account of race, color, or pre- the one hundred fiftieth (150th) anniversary ways inherently held the right to vote and vious condition of servitude’’; and of the passage of women’s suffrage. participate in their government; and Whereas, some lawmakers inherently knew Section 2. That the Wyoming legislature is Whereas, Wyoming was the first govern- that guaranteeing the right of women to proud of its heritage as the first state to rec- ment to explicitly acknowledge and affirm vote was, simply, the right thing to do; and ognize the right of women to vote and hold women’s inherent right to vote and to hold Whereas, the Territorial Legislature ad- office, hereby affirming its legacy as the office; and vanced a suffrage bill stating, ‘‘That every ‘‘Equality State.’’ Whereas, this inherent right, at the found- woman of the age of twenty-one years, resid- Section 3. That the Secretary of State of ing of the United States, was inhibited; and ing in this territory, may, at every election Wyoming transmit a copy of this resolution Whereas, women, at the founding of the to be holden under the laws thereof, cast her to the National Women’s Hall of Fame in United States, were also prevented from vote. And her rights to the elective franchise support of Esther Hobart Morris’ induction holding office; and and to hold office shall be the same under into the Women of the Hall. Whereas, women’s suffrage—the basic en- the election laws of the territory, as those of Section 4. That the Wyoming legislature franchisement of women—began to burgeon electors’’ and that ‘‘This act shall take effect encourages its citizens and invites its visi- in the United States in the 1840s and contin- and be in force from and after its passage’’; tors to learn about the women and men who ued to gain momentum over the next dec- and made women’s suffrage in Wyoming a re- ades, despite the oppressive atmosphere in Whereas, when invited to join the Union, ality, thereby blazing a trail for other states, which women were not allowed to divorce demanding that women’s suffrage be re- and eventually the federal government, to their husbands or show their booted ankles voked, the Wyoming Legislature said, ‘‘We recognize the inherent right of men and without risk of public scandal or worse; and will remain out of the Union one hundred women alike to elect their leaders and hold Whereas, during the 1850s, activism to sup- years rather than come in without the office. port women’s suffrage gathered steam, but women’’; and f lost momentum when the Civil War began; Whereas, in July 1890, Esther Hobart Mor- and ris presented the new Wyoming state flag to RECOGNIZING OLD GLORY HONOR Whereas, in the fall of 1868, three (3) years Governor Francis E. Warren during the FLIGHT after the American Civil War had ended, statehood celebration, making Wyoming the Union Army General Ulysses S. Grant was 44th state to enter the Union and the first Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today elected President, and chose John Campbell with its women holding the right to vote and I rise to recognize the Old Glory Honor to serve as Governor of the Wyoming Terri- serve in elected office; and Flight organization, as it makes its tory; and Whereas, the United States did not endorse maiden flight to Vietnam to bring 53 Whereas, Joseph A. Carey, who was there- women’s suffrage until 1920 with the ratifica- veterans back to the place where they after appointed to serve as Attorney General tion of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Con- risked their lives for our Nation. I am of the Wyoming Territory, issued a formal stitution; and legal opinion that no one in Wyoming could Whereas, despite the passage of the 19th honored to pay tribute to this impor- be denied the right to vote based on race; Amendment, women of color continued to tant first flight and to honor their sac- and face barriers with exercising their right to rifices. Whereas, the first Wyoming Territorial vote, as American Indian men and women The all-volunteer organization, Old Legislature, comprised entirely of men, re- were not recognized as United States citizens Glory Honor Flight, was founded in quired consistent and persistent inveigling permitted to vote until the passage of the In- 2009 by individuals who had a dream of to warm to the notion of suffrage; and dian Citizenship Act of 1924, and ongoing ra- creating an honor flight experience for Whereas, abolitionist and woman suffrage cial discrimination required the passage and activist, Esther Hobart Morris, was born in military veterans in northeast Wis- implementation of the Voting Rights Act of consin. A dedicated board of volunteers Tioga County, New York, on August 8, 1812, 1965; and and later became a successful milliner and Whereas, achieving voting rights for all launched the first official flight on Oc- businesswoman; and women required firm and continuing resolve tober 27, 2009, when they hosted 95 Whereas, Esther Hobart Morris, widowed in to overcome reluctance, and even fervent op- World War II veterans on a trip to our 1843, moved to Peru, Illinois, to settle the position, toward this rightful enfranchise- Nation’s Capital to experience first- property in her late husband’s estate and ex- ment; and hand the national memorials honoring perienced the legal hardships faced by Whereas, Wyoming, the first to recognize women in Illinois and New York; and American military servicemembers. women’s suffrage, blazed a trail of other The honor flight’s mission is to cre- Whereas, Esther Hobart Morris married noteworthy milestones, such as Louisa John Morris, a prosperous merchant, and in Swain, of Laramie, casting the first ballot by ate a safe and memorable experience 1869 moved to the gold rush camp at South a woman voter in 1870; and for veterans who call Wisconsin home. Pass City, a small valley situated along the Whereas, in 1870 the first jury to include Until now, each honor flight has taken banks of Willow Creek on the southeastern women was in Wyoming and was sworn in on place within a single day, sending vet- end of the Wind River Mountains in the Wyo- March 7 in Laramie; and erans to Washington, DC, to thank ming Territory just north of the Oregon Whereas, Esther Hobart Morris was ap- them for all they sacrificed to keep our Trail; and pointed to serve as justice of the peace in Nation safe and free. Since its incep- Whereas, William Bright, a saloonkeeper, February 1870, making her the first woman also from the once bustling frontier mining to serve as a judge in the United States; and tion, Old Glory Honor Flight has flown town South Pass City, was elected to serve Whereas, Wyoming women become the more than 3,500 veterans on more than in the Territorial Legislature and was elect- first women to vote in a presidential election 40 missions. ed as president of the Territorial Council; in 1892; and Through the generous support of in- and Whereas, in 1894 Wyoming elected Estelle dividuals and businesses, Old Glory Whereas, the Territorial Legislature met Reel to serve as the state superintendent of Honor Flight has grown tremendously in 1869 in Cheyenne and passed bills and reso- public instruction, making her one of the in the past decade. This month, for the lutions formally enabling women to vote and first women in the United States elected to hold property and formally assuring equal serve in a statewide office; and first time in its 10-year existence, the pay for teachers; and Whereas, the residents of the town of Jack- organization is sending 53 veterans who Whereas, William Bright introduced a bill son in 1920 elected a city council composed served in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, to recognize the right of Wyoming women to entirely of women – dubbed the ‘‘petticoat and Thailand back to Vietnam for 2 vote; and government’’ by the press – making it the weeks. Whereas, no records were kept of the de- first all-women government in the United Wisconsinites owe a debt of gratitude bate between Wyoming territorial law- States; and to these servicemembers who answered makers, although individuals likely asserted Whereas, in 1924 Wyoming elected Nellie a myriad of motivations and intentions in Tayloe Ross to serve as governor of the great our country’s call to serve and defend supporting women’s suffrage; and state of Wyoming, making her the first the United States. These veterans Whereas, the Wyoming Territory popu- woman to be sworn in as governor in these served with honor and endured the hor- lation at the time consisted of six adult men United States; and rors of war. When they returned home,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.009 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1323 they were shunned and denied their agement, and guidance have been in- logical breakthroughs. As chairman of rightful hero’s welcome. We must vow strumental in helping current and fu- the Senate Committee on Small Busi- to never let this happen again and to ture leaders in our great State get a ness and Entrepreneurship, each week I always honor those who serve in our start. Thank you for you your leader- recognize a small business that em- Armed Forces. Let this flight be a re- ship, friendship, humor, and extraor- bodies the unique American entrepre- minder that we can all do our part to dinary service to our State and Na- neurial spirit. This week, it is my dis- keep the sacred trust we have with our tion.∑ tinct privilege to honor JL Marine Sys- veterans. Let it be a reminder that f tems, Inc., as the Senate Small Busi- there is still more work to do to honor ness of the Week. REMEMBERING BILL BURGESS their service, and let us be inspired by Located in Tampa, FL, JL Marine their selfless and heroic service to a ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I am Systems is known in fishing commu- grateful nation. here to speak today with a heavy heart nities throughout the country as the I am honored to recognize the very from the sudden and untimely passing manufacturer of the Power-Pole shal- first Wisconsin Honor Flight to Viet- of my dear friend and confidant, Bill low water anchor. John Oliverio, the nam and I commend Old Glory Honor Burgess of Lawton, OK. creator of the Power-Pole, has been an Flight on this extraordinary mission to Bill spent his entire life in service to angler for all his life and used this ex- honor our Wisconsin military veterans. Oklahoma and the Nation, and his loss perience to create a more practical ap- It is my sincere hope that this momen- will be felt throughout the State. proach to shallow water fishing. As a tous trip will bring some peace to these Bill was a talented attorney, busi- flats fisherman, he was frustrated that brave men traveling back to Vietnam. nessman, and civic leader. Among bringing his boat to a stop with a push f many different titles Bill held through- out his career, he served the State he pole or an anchor required him to lose ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS loved on the Oklahoma Board of Re- sight of fish. In 1998, John devised the gents for Higher Education and the concept for an anchor that he could University of Oklahoma Board of Re- lower from anywhere, allowing him to RECOGNIZING PHIL BATT gents. keep his eyes on fish. Today, the ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, along Bill was widely recognized and re- Power-Pole is a premier shallow water with my colleagues Senator JAMES E. spected as one of Oklahoma’s out- anchor, featuring sophisticated tech- RISCH, Representative MIKE SIMPSON, standing leaders, and he was inducted nology for more effective shallow and Representative RUSS FULCHER, I into both the Oklahoma Hall of Fame water fishing. pay tribute to former Idaho Governor and the Oklahoma Higher Education JL Marine Systems’ Power-Pole Phil Batt for his immense service to Hall of Fame. technology is available in five different our State. As a businessman who developed the models, at more than 3,500 dealers, As his last official act in the Gov- largest software engineering company manufacturers, and retailers. These ernor’s Ceremonial Office in the Idaho in Oklahoma and the owner and pub- quality products have helped JL Ma- State Capitol, outgoing Idaho Governor lisher of the Lawton Constitution, Bill rine Systems to build strong partner- C.L. Butch Otter co-presented, with was admired for his entrepreneurial ships in the boating and fishing indus- current Idaho Governor Brad Little, ability and success. A tireless advocate tries and has earned accolades at pro- the 2019 Idaho Medal of Achievement to for Oklahoma business, he served stints fessional fishing tournaments, in mag- Governor Phil Batt for his many ac- as chairman of both the Oklahoma azines, and on television shows. The complishments and years of service to State Chamber of Commerce and the Power-Pole won Best New Boating Ac- the State of Idaho. The award is con- Oklahoma Business Roundtable. cessory at the International Conven- sidered the highest civilian honor be- I worked closely with Bill in his role tion of Allied Sportsfishing Trades in stowed by the State. Phil Batt is the as civilian aide to the Secretary to the 2011, 2012, and 2013 and won awards for third recipient of this great honor, for Army and am so thankful to have a its electronics at the International which many nominations from across man of such integrity, character, and Boatbuilders Exhibition and Con- our State have been made by the pub- grit in this position. ference in 2017. lic. If you spent any time at all around JL Marine Systems’ commitment to Governor Batt has an extensive ca- Bill, you were sure to know that he was a higher standard is not only seen in reer of service to our State and Nation. the son of a sergeant major, the ‘‘back- their innovative products and customer He served as our State’s 29th Governor bone of the Army.’’ Friends say that service, but also in how the company from 1995 to 1999. Prior to his service as growing up in the house of a non-com- gives back to its community. JL Ma- Governor, he served as Idaho Repub- missioned officer gave him a love not rine Systems is a proud supporter of lican Party Chairman, Lieutenant Gov- only for the Army but also for the en- the Florida Aquarium, the Coastal ernor of Idaho, and president pro tem- listed men and women who serve their Conservation Association, the National pore of the Idaho Senate. He served in country. Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and nu- the Idaho Senate for approximately 15 Bill was incredibly proud of his dad’s merous other organizations. The com- years after serving in the Idaho House service to our Nation and continued pany also supports its community by of Representatives from 1965 to 1967. He that tradition of service. No one loved, hosting hurricane relief fundraisers also served in the U.S. Army from 1945 admired, and supported our men and and by sponsoring Tampa-area youth to 1946 after growing up on a farm in women in uniform more than Bill. sports teams and high school and col- Wilder, ID. Kay and I are praying for Bill’s fam- lege fishing teams. Idaho has benefited greatly from ily, friends, and many loved ones in Governor Phil Batt’s sensible voice, this extremely hard time. Bill was an John Oliverio’s work to develop and commitment to service, and out- exceptional leader, a loving father, and produce the Power-Pole shallow water standing leadership. Governor Batt’s an incomparable friend. anchor represents the innovation that principal role in advancing human I am blessed to have known him, and Floridian entrepreneurs are known so rights in Idaho is among his many he will be sorely missed by myself and well for. Through hard work and perse- achievements on behalf of Idahoans. He the rest of Oklahoma.∑ verance, John and his team at JL Ma- led efforts to establish a Commission f rine Systems have revolutionized the on Human Rights and pushed for bene- shallow water anchor and have set an fits for Idaho farmworkers. RECOGNIZING JL MARINE excellent example of ingenuity. I would Governor Batt, you have much to be SYSTEMS, INC. like to congratulate John and the en- proud of and reflect on for your out- ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, it is my tire team at JL Marine Systems for standing service over your exemplary privilege to honor a Florida small busi- being named the Senate Small Busi- life. You have stood against inequities ness that exemplifies innovation and ness of the Week. I wish them good and, in so doing, helped make others’ how thinking outside of the box to luck and look forward to watching paths better. Your mentorship, encour- solve problems can create techno- their continued growth and success.∑

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.011 S13FEPT1 S1324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 MEASURES PLACED ON THE titled ‘‘Attainment Plan for the Lake Coun- Safety Administration, Department of CALENDAR ty SO2 Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL No. 9989– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 48–Region 5) received in the Office of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fees for The following bill was read the sec- President of the Senate on February 12, 2019; the Unified Carrier Registration Plan Agree- ond time, and placed on the calendar: to the Committee on Environment and Pub- ment’’ ((RIN2126–AC12) received during ad- S. 464. A bill to require the treatment of a lic Works. journment of the Senate in the Office of the lapse in appropriations as a mitigating con- EC–321. A communication from the Assist- President of the Senate on February 8, 2019; dition when assessing financial consider- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ations for security clearances, and for other ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to and Transportation. purposes. section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Con- EC–329. A communication from the Man- trol Act, the certification of a proposed li- agement and Program Analyst, Federal f cense for the manufacture of significant Aviation Administration, Department of MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME military equipment and the export of fire- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to arms, parts, and components, including tech- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- The following bill was read the first nical data and defense services, abroad con- ment of Class E Airspace; Maurice, IA’’ time: trolled under Category I of the U.S. Muni- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0671)) S. 483. A bill to enact into law a bill by ref- tions Lists to Brazil to support the manufac- received during adjournment of the Senate erence. ture of components for sporting handguns in the Office of the President of the Senate and rifles in the amount of $1,000,000 or more on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on The following joint resolution was (Transmittal No. DDTC 18–017); to the Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. read the first time: mittee on Foreign Relations. EC–330. A communication from the Man- S.J. Res. 8. Joint resolution recognizing EC–322. A communication from the Assist- agement and Program Analyst, Federal the duty of the Federal Government to cre- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Aviation Administration, Department of ate a Green New Deal. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Con- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- f trol Act, the certification of a proposed li- ment of Class E Airspace; Hardinsburg, KY’’ EXECUTIVE AND OTHER cense for the manufacture of significant ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0486)) received during adjournment of the Senate COMMUNICATIONS military equipment and the export of defense articles, including technical data and de- in the Office of the President of the Senate The following communications were fense services, abroad to Italy, Turkey, and on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on laid before the Senate, together with the Netherlands to support the manufacture Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–331. A communication from the Man- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- of the F–35 Lightning II’s Center Fuselage agement and Program Analyst, Federal and related assemblies, subassemblies, and uments, and were referred as indicated: Aviation Administration, Department of components associated with all variants of EC–315. A communication from the Sec- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the F–35 Aircraft in the amount of retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal $100,000,000 or more (Transmittal No. DDTC ant to law, a report relative to operation of of Class E Airspace; Mercury, NV’’ ((RIN2120– 17–076); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) for AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–1148)) received tions. fiscal year 2018; to the Committee on Bank- EC–323. A communication from the Direc- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- tor, Office of Congressional Affairs, Federal EC–316. A communication from the Direc- ruary 8, 2019; to the Committee on Com- Election Commission, transmitting, pursu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, merce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, a report relative to the Commis- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–332. A communication from the Man- sion’s competitive sourcing efforts during ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- agement and Program Analyst, Federal fiscal year 2018; to the Committee on Rules titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Negative Aviation Administration, Department of and Administration. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Declarations for Commercial and Industrial EC–324. A communication from the Sec- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Solid Waste Incineration and Sewage Sludge retary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, ment of Class E Airspace; Leitchfield, KY’’ Incineration Units for Designated Facilities pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0485)) and Pollutants’’ (FRL No. 9989–36–Region 5) Affairs Vehicle Fleet Report on Alternative received during adjournment of the Senate received in the Office of the President of the Fuel Vehicles for fiscal year 2018; to the Senate on February 12, 2019; to the Com- in the Office of the President of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–325. A communication from the Deputy EC–317. A communication from the Direc- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Chief, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Commu- EC–333. A communication from the Man- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, nications Commission, transmitting, pursu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Aviation Administration, Department of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ‘‘Amendment of Section 1.80(b) of the Com- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Reason- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to mission’s Rules; Forfeiture Proceedings’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- able Further Progress Plan and Other Plan (DA 18–1272) received in the Office of the Elements for the Chicago Nonattainment ment of Class E Airspace; Pago Pago, Amer- President of the Senate on February 12, 2019; ica Soma’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. Area for the 2008 Ozone Standard’’ (FRL No. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 9989–33–Region 5) received in the Office of the FAA–2018–0082)) received during adjournment and Transportation. of the Senate in the Office of the President President of the Senate on February 12, 2019; EC–326. A communication from the Pro- of the Senate on February 8, 2019; to the to the Committee on Environment and Pub- gram Analyst, National Highway Traffic Committee on Commerce, Science, and lic Works. Safety Administration, Department of Transportation. EC–318. A communication from the Direc- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–334. A communication from the Man- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, Aviation Administration, Department of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Final Listing of the 2017 Light Duty Truck Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval: North Carolina; Lines Subject to the Requirements of This law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Ozone NAAQS Update’’ (FRL No. 9989–38–Re- Standard and Exempted Vehicle Lines for ment of Class E Airspace; Mesquite, NV’’ gion 4) received in the Office of the President Model Year 2017’’ (RIN2127–AL72) received ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0007)) of the Senate on February 12, 2019; to the during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- received during adjournment of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- in the Office of the President of the Senate Works. ruary 8, 2019; to the Committee on Com- on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on EC–319. A communication from the Direc- merce, Science, and Transportation. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–327. A communication from the Regu- EC–335. A communication from the Man- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- latory Ombudsman, Federal Motor Carrier agement and Program Analyst, Federal ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Safety Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval: OR: Lane County Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Outdoor Burning and Enforcement Procedure law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Commer- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Rules’’ (FRL No. 9989–56–Region 10) received cial Learner’s Permit Validity’’ ((RIN2126– ment of Class E Airspace; Bethel, ME’’ in the Office of the President of the Senate AB98) received during adjournment of the ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0883)) on February 12, 2019; to the Committee on Senate in the Office of the President of the received during adjournment of the Senate Environment and Public Works. Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Com- in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–320. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tation. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–328. A communication from the Regu- EC–336. A communication from the Man- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- latory Ombudsman, Federal Motor Carrier agement and Program Analyst, Federal

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A bill to provide that certain guid- in the Office of the President of the Senate The following petition or memorial ance related to waivers for State innovation on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on was laid before the Senate and was re- under the Patient Protection and Affordable Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Care Act shall have no force or effect; to the EC–337. A communication from the Man- ferred or ordered to lie on the table as Committee on Finance. agement and Program Analyst, Federal indicated: By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Ms. MUR- Aviation Administration, Department of POM–5. A petition from a citizen of the KOWSKI, Mr. UDALL, Mr. SULLIVAN, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to State of Texas relative to an amendment to Mr. SANDERS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- the United States Constitution; to the Com- DUCKWORTH, Ms. SMITH, Mr. KING, ment of Class D and E Airspace; Casper, WY’’ mittee on the Judiciary. Mr. TESTER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–0223)) f HIRONO, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. HEINRICH, received during adjournment of the Senate Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, in the Office of the President of the Senate REPORTS OF COMMITTEES and Ms. ROSEN): on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on The following reports of committees S. 467. A bill to amend section 520E of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Public Health Service Act to require States EC–338. A communication from the Man- were submitted: and their designees receiving grants for de- agement and Program Analyst, Federal By Mr. BLUNT, from the Committee on velopment and implementation of statewide Rules and Administration, without amend- Aviation Administration, Department of suicide early intervention and prevention Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment: strategies to collaborate with each Federally law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- S. Res. 50. A resolution improving proce- recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, ment of Class D and E Airspace; Moses Lake, dures for the consideration of nominations in urban Indian organization, and Native Ha- WA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017– the Senate. waiian health care system in the State; to 1033)) received during adjournment of the S. Res. 70. An original resolution author- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Senate in the Office of the President of the izing expenditures by committees of the Sen- and Pensions. Senate on February 8, 2019; to the Com- ate for the periods March 1, 2019 through By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. WAR- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through NER, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, tation. September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 and Mr. BENNET): EC–339. A communication from the Man- through February 28, 2021. S. 468. A bill to amend title II of the Higher agement and Program Analyst, Federal f Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher, Aviation Administration, Department of principal, and other school leader quality en- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF hancement; to the Committee on Health, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- COMMITTEES Education, Labor, and Pensions. ment of Class D and E Airspace; Aspen, CO’’ By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself, ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2018–0016)) The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. KLO- received during adjournment of the Senate BUCHAR, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. SMITH, in the Office of the President of the Senate By Mr. WICKER for the Committee on Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. VAN HOL- on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. LEN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Janice Miriam Hellreich, of Hawaii, to be Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. KAINE, and Ms. EC–340. A communication from the Man- a Member of the Board of Directors of the ROSEN): agement and Program Analyst, Federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a S. 469. A bill to allow penalty-free distribu- Aviation Administration, Department of term expiring January 31, 2024. tions from retirement accounts in the case of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to *Robert A. Mandell, of Florida, to be a certain Federal contractors impacted by law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- Federal Government shutdowns; to the Com- ment of Class D and E Airspace, and Revoca- poration for Public Broadcasting for a term mittee on Finance. tion of Class E Airspace; Jackson, MI’’ expiring January 31, 2022. By Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–1187)) *Don Munce, of Florida, to be a Member of BROWN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. received during adjournment of the Senate the Board of Directors of the Corporation for BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. in the Office of the President of the Senate Public Broadcasting for a term expiring Jan- CARDIN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. DURBIN, on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on uary 31, 2024. Ms. HARRIS, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Bruce M. Ramer, of California, to be a LEAHY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, EC–341. A communication from the Man- Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- Mr. PETERS, Mr. REED, Mrs. SHAHEEN, agement and Program Analyst, Federal poration for Public Broadcasting for a term Ms. SMITH, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. Aviation Administration, Department of expiring January 31, 2024. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. HEINRICH): Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to *Coast Guard nomination of Alexander C. S. 470. A bill to amend title XVIII of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Foos, to be Captain. Social Security Act to provide for an option ment of Class D and E Airspace, and Re- By Mr. JOHNSON for the Committee on for any citizen or permanent resident of the moval of Class E Airspace; Lompoc, CA’’ Homeland Security and Governmental Af- United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medi- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2017–1146)) fairs. care; to the Committee on Finance. received during adjournment of the Senate *Julia Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be a By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. in the Office of the President of the Senate Member of the Merit Systems Protection TILLIS, Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. SASSE): on February 8, 2019; to the Committee on Board for the term of seven years expiring S. 471. A bill to amend title 28, United Commerce, Science, and Transportation. March 1, 2021. States Code, to increase transparency and EC–342. A communication from the Man- *Dennis Dean Kirk, of Virginia, to be a oversight of third-party litigation funding in agement and Program Analyst, Federal Member of the Merit Systems Protection certain actions, and for other purposes; to Aviation Administration, Department of Board for the term of seven years expiring the Committee on the Judiciary. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to March 1, 2023. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Part 95 In- *Dennis Dean Kirk, of Virginia, to be BLUMENTHAL): strument Flight Rules; Miscellaneous Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection S. 472. A bill to amend title 49, United Amendments; Amendment No. 543’’ Board. States Code, to ensure that revenues col- ((RIN2120–AA63) (Docket No. 31228)) received lected from passengers as aviation security during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- *Nomination was reported with rec- fees are used to help finance the costs of fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- ommendation that it be confirmed sub- aviation security screening by repealing a ruary 8, 2019; to the Committee on Com- ject to the nominee’s commitment to requirement that a portion of such fees be merce, Science, and Transportation. respond to requests to appear and tes- credited as offsetting receipts and deposited EC–343. A communication from the Man- tify before any duly constituted com- in the general fund of the Treasury; to the agement and Program Analyst, Federal mittee of the Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to f By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND PORTMAN): ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 473. A bill to amend title 5, United planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– States Code, to include certain Federal posi- 2018–1066)) received during adjournment of The following bills and joint resolu- tions within the definition of law enforce- the Senate in the Office of the President of tions were introduced, read the first ment officer for retirement purposes, and for

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other purposes; to the Committee on Home- S. 484. A bill to require additional disclo- S. 135 land Security and Governmental Affairs. sures relating to donations to the Presi- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. dential Inaugural Committee, and for other name of the Senator from South Da- CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. COONS, Ms. purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- kota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a co- DUCKWORTH, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. ary. MENENDEZ, Ms. STABENOW, and Mr. By Mr. MCCONNELL: sponsor of S. 135, a bill to prioritize the TESTER): S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution recognizing allocation of H–2B visas for States with S. 474. A bill to amend title XI of the So- the duty of the Federal Government to cre- low unemployment rates. cial Security Act to require drug manufac- ate a Green New Deal; read the first time. S. 152 turers to publicly justify unnecessary price f At the request of Mr. COTTON, the increases; to the Committee on Finance. names of the Senator from Louisiana By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. BEN- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND NET, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. SENATE RESOLUTIONS (Mr. KENNEDY) and the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were MERKLEY, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE): The following concurrent resolutions S. 475. A bill to amend title XVIII of the added as cosponsors of S. 152, a bill to and Senate resolutions were read, and Social Security Act to prevent catastrophic direct the President to impose pen- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs alties pursuant to denial orders with for seniors and individuals with disabilities; By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. respect to certain Chinese tele- MANCHIN): to the Committee on Finance. communications companies that are in By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Mr. S. Res. 68. A resolution designating April 5, BROWN, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. 2019, as ‘‘Gold Star Wives Day’’ ; to the Com- violation of the export control or sanc- TESTER): mittee on the Judiciary. tions laws of the United States, and for S. 476. A bill to amend title XI and XVIII By Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. other purposes. of the Social Security Act to provide greater MANCHIN): S. 172 transparency of discounts provided by drug S. Res. 69. A resolution designating March At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the manufacturers; to the Committee on Fi- 29, 2019, as ‘‘Vietnam Veterans Day’’ ; to the nance. Committee on the Judiciary. names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Ms. HAR- By Mr. BLUNT: PORTMAN) and the Senator from North RIS, Ms. WARREN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, S. Res. 70. An original resolution author- Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) were added as co- Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. izing expenditures by committees of the Sen- sponsors of S. 172, a bill to delay the re- MERKLEY, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. ate for the periods March 1, 2019 through imposition of the annual fee on health WYDEN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 through insurance providers until after 2021. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. SAND- September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 S. 175 ERS, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. HIRONO, and Mr. through February 28, 2021; from the Com- LEAHY): mittee on Rules and Administration; placed At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the S. 477. A bill to authorize the National Oce- on the calendar. name of the Senator from Minnesota anic and Atmospheric Administration to es- By Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- tablish a Climate Change Education Pro- COTTON): sponsor of S. 175, a bill to improve agri- gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- S. Con. Res. 3. A concurrent resolution rec- ognizing the rich history, heritage, and stra- cultural job opportunities, benefits, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and security for aliens in the United tation. tegic importance of the Republic of the Mar- By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mrs. shall Islands and the Marshallese population States, and for other purposes. GILLIBRAND, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. BOOK- residing in the United States; to the Com- S. 178 ER, and Ms. HARRIS): mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the S. 478. A bill to enhance Social Security f name of the Senator from Vermont benefits and ensure the long-term solvency ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor of the Social Security program; to the Com- of S. 178, a bill to condemn gross mittee on Finance. S. 22 human rights violations of ethnic By Mr. TOOMEY (for himself, Mr. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang, and call- BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and name of the Senator from Maryland ing for an end to arbitrary detention, Mr. DURBIN): (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- S. 479. A bill to revise section 48 of title 18, torture, and harassment of these com- sponsor of S. 22, a bill to amend title United States Code, and for other purposes; munities inside and outside China. to the Committee on the Judiciary. XVIII of the Social Security Act to S. 186 By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Ms. CORTEZ provide for coverage of dental services MASTO, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. MARKEY, under the Medicare program. At the request of Ms. ERNST, the Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. COTTON): S. 63 name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. S. 480. A bill to require an unclassified At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, BRAUN) was added as a cosponsor of S. interagency report on the political influence the name of the Senator from Virginia 186, a bill to ensure timely completion operations of the Government of China and of the concurrent resolution on the the Communist Party of China with respect (Mr. KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 63, a bill to implement the rec- budget and regular appropriations to the United States, and for other purposes; bills, and for other purposes. to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ommendations of the Joint Select By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Committee on Budget and Appropria- S. 201 Mr. HOEVEN): tions Process Reform. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the S. 481. A bill to encourage States to require S. 74 name of the Senator from California the installation of residential carbon mon- At the request of Mr. DAINES, the (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- oxide detectors in homes, and for other pur- sponsor of S. 201, a bill to amend title poses; to the Committee on Commerce, names of the Senator from New Hamp- Science, and Transportation. shire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Senator 13, United States Code, to make clear By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. from Indiana (Mr. BRAUN) were added that each decennial census, as required MENENDEZ, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. CARDIN, as cosponsors of S. 74, a bill to prohibit for the apportionment of Representa- and Mrs. SHAHEEN): paying Members of Congress during pe- tives in Congress among the several S. 482. A bill to strengthen the North At- riods during which a Government shut- States, shall tabulate the total number lantic Treaty Organization, to combat inter- down is in effect, and for other pur- of persons in each State, and to provide national cybercrime, and to impose addi- that no information regarding United tional sanctions with respect to the Russian poses. Federation, and for other purposes; to the S. 91 States citizenship or immigration sta- Committee on Foreign Relations. At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the tus may be elicited in any such census. By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Ms. name of the Senator from Arkansas S. 225 STABENOW, and Mr. UDALL): (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the S. 483. A bill to enact into law a bill by ref- of S. 91, a bill to amend title 38, United name of the Senator from Mississippi erence; read the first time. States Code, to authorize per diem pay- (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. ments under comprehensive service of S. 225, a bill to provide for partner- KLOBUCHAR, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. programs for homeless veterans to fur- ships among State and local govern- VAN HOLLEN, Ms. WARREN, Mrs. FEIN- nish care to dependents of homeless ments, regional entities, and the pri- STEIN, and Mr. UDALL): veterans, and for other purposes. vate sector to preserve, conserve, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.023 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1327 enhance the visitor experience at na- S. CON. RES. 1 (D) global temperatures must be kept tionally significant battlefields of the At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industri- American Revolution, War of 1812, and name was added as a cosponsor of S. alized levels to avoid the most severe im- Civil War, and for other purposes. Con. Res. 1, a concurrent resolution pacts of a changing climate, which will re- quire— S. 266 calling for credible, transparent, and safe elections in Nigeria, and for other (i) global reductions in greenhouse gas At the request of Mr. REED, the name emissions from human sources of 40 to 60 of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. purposes. percent from 2010 levels by 2030; and STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of S. RES. 65 (ii) net-zero global emissions by 2050; S. 266, a bill to provide for the long- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the (2) because the United States has histori- term improvement of public school fa- name of the Senator from Mississippi cally been responsible for a disproportionate cilities, and for other purposes. (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor amount of , having emitted 20 percent of global greenhouse gas S. 285 of S. Res. 65, a resolution congratu- lating the Hellenic Republic and the emissions through 2014, and has a high tech- At the request of Ms. ERNST, the nological capacity, the United States must names of the Senator from Louisiana Republic of North Macedonia on ratifi- cation of the Prespa Agreement, which take a leading role in reducing emissions (Mr. KENNEDY) and the Senator from resolves a long-standing bilateral dis- through economic transformation; Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) were added pute and establishes a strategic part- (3) the United States is currently experi- as cosponsors of S. 285, a bill to require encing several related crises, with— nership between the 2 countries. U.S. Immigration and Customs En- (A) life expectancy declining while basic forcement to take into custody certain S. RES. 66 needs, such as clean air, clean water, healthy aliens who have been charged in the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the food, and adequate health care, housing, United States with a crime that re- name of the Senator from Maryland transportation, and education, are inacces- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) was added as a co- sible to a significant portion of the United sulted in the death or serious bodily in- sponsor of S. Res. 66, a resolution re- States population; jury of another person, and for other jecting the use of Government shut- (B) a 4-decade trend of wage stagnation, purposes. downs. deindustrialization, and anti-labor policies S. 287 that has led to— f At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the (i) hourly wages overall stagnating since name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED the 1970s despite increased worker produc- tivity; LEE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 287, BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (ii) the third-worst level of socioeconomic a bill to amend the Trade Expansion mobility in the developed world before the Act of 1962 to impose limitations on By Mr. MCCONNELL: Great Recession; the authority of the President to ad- S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution recog- (iii) the erosion of the earning and bar- just imports that are determined to nizing the duty of the Federal Govern- gaining power of workers in the United threaten to impair national security, ment to create a Green New Deal; read States; and and for other purposes. the first time. (iv) inadequate resources for public sector workers to confront the challenges of cli- S. 293 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I mate change at local, State, and Federal lev- At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the ask unanimous consent that the text of els; and name of the Senator from Louisiana the joint resolution be printed in the (C) the greatest income inequality since (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a cospon- RECORD. the 1920s, with— sor of S. 293, a bill to enhance border There being no objection, the text of (i) the top 1 percent of earners accruing 91 security to reduce drug trafficking and the joint resolution was ordered to be percent of gains in the first few years of eco- related money laundering. printed in the RECORD, as follows: nomic recovery after the Great Recession; S. 296 S.J. RES. 8 (ii) a large racial wealth divide amounting to a difference of 20 times more wealth be- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- tween the average White family and the av- name of the Senator from North Da- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, erage Black family; and kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (iii) a gender earnings gap that results in sponsor of S. 296, a bill to amend XVIII Congress finds that— women earning approximately 80 percent as of the Social Security Act to ensure (1) the October 2018 report entitled ‘‘Spe- much as men, at the median; more timely access to home health cial Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C’’ by (4) climate change, pollution, and environ- services for Medicare beneficiaries the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate mental destruction have exacerbated sys- under the Medicare program. Change and the November 2018 Fourth Na- temic racial, regional, social, environmental, and economic injustices (referred to in this S. 362 tional Climate Assessment report found that— section as ‘‘systemic injustices’’) by dis- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the (A) human activity is the dominant cause proportionately affecting indigenous peoples, name of the Senator from Montana of observed climate change over the past communities of color, migrant communities, (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor century; deindustrialized communities, depopulated of S. 362, a bill to amend the Internal (B) a changing climate is causing sea levels rural communities, the poor, low-income Revenue Code of 1986 to reform tax- to rise and an increase in wildfires, severe workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, ation of alcoholic beverages. storms, droughts, and other extreme weather people with disabilities, and youth (referred events that threaten human life, healthy to in this section as ‘‘frontline and vulner- S. 380 communities, and critical infrastructure; able communities’’); At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the (C) global warming at or above 2 degrees (5) climate change constitutes a direct name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. Celsius beyond pre-industrialized levels will threat to the national security of the United SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. cause— States— 380, a bill to increase access to agency (i) mass migration from the regions most (A) by impacting the economic, environ- guidance documents. affected by climate change; mental, and social stability of countries and S. 415 (ii) more than $500,000,000,000 in lost annual communities around the world; and economic output in the United States by the (B) by acting as a threat multiplier; At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the year 2100; (6) the Federal Government-led mobiliza- name of the Senator from Connecticut (iii) wildfires that, by 2050, will annually tions during World War II and the New Deal (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- burn at least twice as much forest area in created the greatest middle class that the sponsor of S. 415, a bill to provide im- the western United States than was typi- United States has ever seen, but many mem- migration status for certain battered cally burned by wildfires in the years pre- bers of frontline and vulnerable communities spouses and children. ceding 2019; were excluded from many of the economic S. 459 (iv) a loss of more than 99 percent of all and societal benefits of those mobilizations; At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the coral reefs on Earth; and name of the Senator from Connecticut (v) more than 350,000,000 more people to be (7) a new national, social, industrial, and exposed globally to deadly heat stress by economic mobilization on a scale not seen (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- 2050; and since World War II and the New Deal era is sponsor of S. 459, a bill to protect the (vi) a risk of damage to $1,000,000,000,000 of a historic opportunity— American people from undetectable public infrastructure and coastal real estate (A) to create millions of good, high-wage ghost guns, and for other purposes. in the United States; and jobs in the United States;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.026 S13FEPT1 S1328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 (B) to provide unprecedented levels of pros- (i) by supporting family farming; and economic, social, and environmental perity and economic security for all people (ii) by investing in sustainable farming and benefits in frontline and vulnerable commu- of the United States; and land use practices that increase soil health; nities, and deindustrialized communities, (C) to counteract systemic injustices. and that may otherwise struggle with the transi- SEC. 2. GREEN NEW DEAL POLICY. (iii) by building a more sustainable food tion away from greenhouse gas intensive in- It is the policy of the United States that— system that ensures universal access to dustries; (1) it is the duty of the Federal Govern- healthy food; (F) ensuring the use of democratic and ment to create a Green New Deal— (H) overhauling transportation systems in participatory processes that are inclusive of (A) to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas the United States to remove pollution and and led by frontline and vulnerable commu- emissions through a fair and just transition greenhouse gas emissions from the transpor- nities and workers to plan, implement, and for all communities and workers; tation sector as much as is technologically administer the Green New Deal mobilization (B) to create millions of good, high-wage feasible, including through investment in— at the local level; jobs and ensure prosperity and economic se- (i) zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and (G) ensuring that the Green New Deal mo- curity for all people of the United States; manufacturing; bilization creates high-quality union jobs (C) to invest in the infrastructure and in- (ii) clean, affordable, and accessible public that pay prevailing wages, hires local work- dustry of the United States to sustainably transit; and ers, offers training and advancement oppor- (iii) high-speed rail; tunities, and guarantees wage and benefit meet the challenges of the 21st century; (I) mitigating and managing the long-term parity for workers affected by the transition; (D) to secure for all people of the United adverse health, economic, and other effects (H) guaranteeing a job with a family-sus- States for generations to come— of pollution and climate change, including taining wage, adequate family and medical (i) clean air and water; by providing funding for community-defined leave, paid vacations, and retirement secu- (ii) climate and community resiliency; projects and strategies; rity to all people of the United States; (iii) healthy food; (J) removing greenhouse gases from the at- (I) strengthening and protecting the right (iv) access to nature; and mosphere and reducing pollution by restor- of all workers to organize, unionize, and col- (v) a sustainable environment; and ing natural ecosystems through proven low- lectively bargain free of coercion, intimida- (E) to promote justice and equity by stop- tech solutions that increase soil carbon stor- tion, and harassment; ping current, preventing future, and repair- age, such as land preservation and (J) strengthening and enforcing labor, ing historic oppression of indigenous peoples, afforestation; workplace health and safety, antidiscrimina- communities of color, migrant communities, (K) restoring and protecting threatened, tion, and wage and hour standards across all deindustrialized communities, depopulated endangered, and fragile ecosystems through employers, industries, and sectors; rural communities, the poor, low-income locally appropriate and science-based (K) enacting and enforcing trade rules, pro- workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, projects that enhance biodiversity and sup- curement standards, and border adjustments people with disabilities, and youth (referred port climate resiliency; with strong labor and environmental protec- to in this section as ‘‘frontline and vulner- (L) cleaning up existing hazardous waste tions— able communities’’); and abandoned sites, ensuring economic de- (i) to stop the transfer of jobs and pollu- (2) the goals described in subparagraphs (A) velopment and sustainability on those sites; tion overseas; and through (E) of paragraph (1) (referred to in (M) identifying other emission and pollu- (ii) to grow domestic manufacturing in the this section as the ‘‘Green New Deal goals’’) tion sources and creating solutions to re- United States; should be accomplished through a 10-year na- move them; and (L) ensuring that public lands, waters, and tional mobilization (referred to in this sec- (N) promoting the international exchange oceans are protected and that eminent do- tion as the ‘‘Green New Deal mobilization’’) of technology, expertise, products, funding, main is not abused; that will require the following goals and and services, with the aim of making the (M) obtaining the free, prior, and informed projects— United States the international leader on consent of indigenous peoples for all deci- (A) building resiliency against climate climate action, and to help other countries sions that affect indigenous peoples and change-related disasters, such as extreme achieve a Green New Deal; their traditional territories, honoring all weather, including by leveraging funding and (3) a Green New Deal must be developed treaties and agreements with indigenous providing investments for community-de- through transparent and inclusive consulta- peoples, and protecting and enforcing the fined projects and strategies; tion, collaboration, and partnership with sovereignty and land rights of indigenous (B) repairing and upgrading the infrastruc- frontline and vulnerable communities, labor peoples; ture in the United States, including— unions, worker cooperatives, civil society (N) ensuring a commercial environment (i) by eliminating pollution and green- groups, academia, and businesses; and where every businessperson is free from un- house gas emissions as much as techno- (4) to achieve the Green New Deal goals fair competition and domination by domes- logically feasible; and mobilization, a Green New Deal will re- tic or international monopolies; and (ii) by guaranteeing universal access to quire the following goals and projects— (O) providing all people of the United clean water; (A) providing and leveraging, in a way that States with— (iii) by reducing the risks posed by climate ensures that the public receives appropriate (i) high-quality health care; impacts; and ownership stakes and returns on investment, (ii) affordable, safe, and adequate housing; (iv) by ensuring that any infrastructure adequate capital (including through commu- (iii) economic security; and bill considered by Congress addresses cli- nity grants, public banks, and other public (iv) clean water, clean air, healthy and af- mate change; financing), technical expertise, supporting fordable food, and access to nature. (C) meeting 100 percent of the power de- policies, and other forms of assistance to f mand in the United States through clean, re- communities, organizations, Federal, State, newable, and zero-emission energy sources, and local government agencies, and busi- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS including— nesses working on the Green New Deal mobi- (i) by dramatically expanding and upgrad- lization; SENATE RESOLUTION 68—DESIG- ing renewable power sources; and (B) ensuring that the Federal Government NATING APRIL 5, 2019, AS ‘‘GOLD (ii) by deploying new capacity; takes into account the complete environ- STAR WIVES DAY’’ (D) building or upgrading to energy-effi- mental and social costs and impacts of emis- Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. cient, distributed, and ‘‘smart’’ power grids, sions through— MANCHIN) submitted the following reso- and ensuring affordable access to electricity; (i) existing laws; lution; which was referred to the Com- (E) upgrading all existing buildings in the (ii) new policies and programs; and United States and building new buildings to (iii) ensuring that frontline and vulnerable mittee on the Judiciary: achieve maximum energy efficiency, water communities shall not be adversely affected; S. RES. 68 efficiency, safety, affordability, comfort, and (C) providing resources, training, and high- Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices durability, including through electrification; quality education, including higher edu- made by the spouses and families of the fall- (F) spurring massive growth in clean man- cation, to all people of the United States, en members of the Armed Forces of the ufacturing in the United States and remov- with a focus on frontline and vulnerable United States; ing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions communities, so that all people of the United Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. from manufacturing and industry as much as States may be full and equal participants in represents the spouses and families of the is technologically feasible, including by ex- the Green New Deal mobilization; members and veterans of the Armed Forces panding renewable energy manufacturing (D) making public investments in the re- of the United States who have died on active and investing in existing manufacturing and search and development of new clean and re- duty or as a result of a service-connected dis- industry; newable energy technologies and industries; ability; (G) working collaboratively with farmers (E) directing investments to spur economic Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star and ranchers in the United States to remove development, deepen and diversify industry Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from and business in local and regional economies, support, and friendship to the spouses of the the agricultural sector as much as is techno- and build wealth and community ownership, fallen members and veterans of the Armed logically feasible, including— while prioritizing high-quality job creation Forces of the United States;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.027 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1329 Whereas, in 1945, Gold Star Wives of Amer- Whereas, by September 1965, between (E) promote opportunities for veterans of ica, Inc. was organized with the help of Elea- 150,000 and 190,000 troops of the Armed Forces the Vietnam War— nor Roosevelt to assist the families left be- of the United States were in Vietnam, and by (i) to assist younger veterans returning hind by the fallen members and veterans of 1969, the number of such troops reached a from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in re- the Armed Forces of the United States; peak of approximately 549,500, including habilitation from wounds, both seen and un- Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star members of the Armed Forces who were sup- seen; and Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, porting the combat operations from Thai- (ii) to support the reintegration of younger 1945; land, Cambodia, Laos, and aboard Navy ves- veterans into civilian life. Whereas April 5, 2019, marks the 74th anni- sels; f versary of the first meeting of Gold Star Whereas, on January 27, 1973, the Agree- Wives of America, Inc.; ment on Ending the War and Restoring SENATE RESOLUTION 70—AUTHOR- Whereas the members and veterans of the Peace in Viet-Nam (commonly known as the IZING EXPENDITURES BY COM- Armed Forces of the United States bear the ‘‘Paris Peace Accords’’) was signed, which re- MITTEES OF THE SENATE FOR burden of protecting the freedom of the peo- quired the release of all prisoners-of-war of THE PERIODS MARCH 1, 2019 ple of the United States; and the United States held in North Vietnam and THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the withdrawal of all Armed Forces of the the fallen members and veterans of the United States from South Vietnam; OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH SEP- Armed Forces of the United States should Whereas, on March 29, 1973, the Armed TEMBER 30, 2020, AND OCTOBER 1, never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it Forces of the United States completed the 2020 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2021 Resolved, That the Senate— withdrawal of combat units and combat sup- Mr. BLUNT submitted the following (1) designates April 5, 2019, as ‘‘Gold Star port units from South Vietnam; Wives Day’’; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, North Viet- resolution; which was from the Com- (2) honors and recognizes— namese regular forces captured Saigon, the mittee on Rules and Administration; (A) the contributions of the members of capital of South Vietnam, effectively placing placed on the calendar: Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and South Vietnam under Communist control; S. RES. 70 (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Whereas more than 58,000 members of the Resolved, Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members Armed Forces of the United States lost their SECTION 1. AGGREGATE AUTHORIZATION. and veterans of the Armed Forces of the lives in the Vietnam War, and more than United States; and 300,000 members of the Armed Forces of the (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of carrying (3) encourages the people of the United United States were wounded in Vietnam; out the powers, duties, and functions under States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to Whereas, in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans the Standing Rules of the Senate, and under promote awareness of— Memorial was dedicated in the District of the appropriate authorizing resolutions of (A) the contributions and dedication of the Columbia to commemorate the members of the Senate, there is authorized for the period members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. the Armed Forces of the United States who March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, in to the members and veterans of the Armed died or were declared missing-in-action in the aggregate of $62,440,527, for the period Forces of the United States; and Vietnam; October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, in (B) the important role that Gold Star Whereas the Vietnam War was an ex- the aggregate of $107,021,881, and for the pe- Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of tremely divisive issue among the people of riod October 1, 2020 through February 28, the spouses and families of the fallen mem- the United States and a conflict that caused 2021, in the aggregate of $44,592,452, in ac- bers and veterans of the Armed Forces of the a generation of veterans to wait too long for cordance with the provisions of this resolu- United States. the public of the United States to acknowl- tion, for standing committees of the Senate, edge and honor the efforts and services of the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Com- SENATE RESOLUTION 69—DESIG- those veterans; Whereas members of the Armed Forces mittee on Indian Affairs. NATING MARCH 29, 2019, AS who served bravely and faithfully for the (b) AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS.—There are au- ‘‘VIETNAM VETERANS DAY’’ United States during the Vietnam War were thorized to be paid from the appropriations Mr. BURR (for himself and Mr. often wrongly criticized for the decisions of account for ‘‘Expenses of Inquiries and Inves- tigations’’ of the Senate such sums as may MANCHIN) submitted the following reso- policymakers that were beyond the control of those members; and be necessary for agency contributions re- lution; which was referred to the Com- lated to the compensation of employees of mittee on the Judiciary: Whereas designating March 29, 2019, as ‘‘Vietnam Veterans Day’’ would be an appro- the committees for the period March 1, 2019 S. RES. 69 priate way to honor the members of the through September 30, 2019, for the period Whereas the Vietnam War was fought in Armed Forces of the United States who October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, the Republic of Vietnam from 1955 to 1975 served in South Vietnam and throughout and for the period October 1, 2020 through and involved regular forces from the Demo- Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War: February 28, 2021. cratic Republic of Vietnam and Viet Cong Now, therefore, be it (c) EXPENSES.— guerrilla forces in armed conflict with the Resolved, That the Senate— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Armed Forces of the United States, the (1) designates March 29, 2019, as ‘‘Vietnam paragraph (2), expenses of each standing armed forces of allies of the United States, Veterans Day’’; committee of the Senate, the Special Com- and the armed forces of the Republic of Viet- (2) honors and recognizes the contributions mittee on Aging, the Select Committee on nam; of the veterans of the Armed Forces of the Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Whereas the Armed Forces of the United United States who served in Vietnam during Affairs under this resolution shall be paid States became involved in Vietnam because war and during peace; from the contingent fund of the Senate upon the United States Government wanted to (3) encourages States and local govern- vouchers approved by the chairman of the provide direct support by the Armed Forces ments to designate March 29, 2019, as ‘‘Viet- applicable committee. to the Government of the Republic of Viet- nam Veterans Day’’; and (2) VOUCHERS NOT REQUIRED.—Vouchers nam to defend against the growing threat of (4) encourages the people of the United shall not be required for— Communism from the Democratic Republic States to observe Vietnam Veterans Day (A) the disbursement of salaries of employ- of Vietnam; with appropriate ceremonies and activities ees paid at an annual rate; Whereas members of the Armed Forces of that— (B) the payment of telecommunications the United States began serving in an advi- (A) provide the appreciation that veterans provided by the Office of the Sergeant at sory role to the Government of South Viet- of the Vietnam War deserve; Arms and Doorkeeper; nam in 1955; (B) demonstrate the resolve that the peo- (C) the payment of stationery supplies pur- Whereas, as a result of the incidents in the ple of the United States shall never forget chased through the Keeper of the Stationery; Gulf of Tonkin on August 2 and 4, 1964, Con- the sacrifices and service of a generation of (D) payments to the Postmaster of the gress approved the Gulf of Tonkin Resolu- veterans who served in the Vietnam War; Senate; tion (Public Law 88–408) by an overwhelming (C) promote awareness of the faithful serv- (E) the payment of metered charges on majority on August 7, 1964, which provided to ice and contributions of the veterans of the copying equipment provided by the Office of the President of the United States the au- Vietnam War— the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; thority to use armed force to assist the Re- (i) during service in the Armed Forces of (F) the payment of Senate Recording and public of Vietnam in the defense of its free- the United States; and Photographic Services; or dom against the Democratic Republic of (ii) to the communities of the veterans (G) the payment of franked and mass mail Vietnam; since returning home; costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Door- Whereas, in 1965, ground combat units of (D) promote awareness of the importance keeper. the Armed Forces of the United States ar- of entire communities empowering veterans SEC. 2. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRI- rived in the Republic of Vietnam to join ap- and the families of veterans in helping the TION, AND FORESTRY. proximately 23,000 personnel of the Armed veterans readjust to civilian life after serv- (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out Forces who were already present there; ice in the Armed Forces; and its powers, duties, and functions under the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:23 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.028 S13FEPT1 S1330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through vidual consultants, or organizations thereof with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the September 30, 2019 under this section shall (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- Standing Rules of the Senate, including not exceed $4,162,229, of which amount— lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. holding hearings, reporting such hearings, (1) not to exceed $51,333 may be expended 4301(i))); and and making investigations as authorized by for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $1,500 may be expended for paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the vidual consultants, or organizations thereof the training of the professional staff of such Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- committee (under procedures specified by mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. section 202(j) of that Act). estry is authorized from March 1, 2019 4301(i))); and (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY through February 28, 2021, in its discretion— (2) not to exceed $19,250 may be expended 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (1) to make expenditures from the contin- for the training of the professional staff of the period October 1, 2020 through February gent fund of the Senate; such committee (under procedures specified 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed (2) to employ personnel; and by section 202(j) of that Act). $2,317,085, of which amount— (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- (1) not to exceed $8,334 may be expended for ment department or agency concerned and RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the the procurement of the services of individual the Committee on Rules and Administration, period October 1, 2019 through September 30, consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- 2020 under this section shall not exceed thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative able, basis the services of personnel of any $7,135,250, of which amount— Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); such department or agency. (1) not to exceed $88,000 may be expended and (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $625 may be expended for TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof the training of the professional staff of such mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- committee (under procedures specified by September 30, 2019 under this section shall lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. section 202(j) of that Act). not exceed $2,758,627, of which amount— 4301(i))); and SEC. 5. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET. (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended (2) not to exceed $33,000 may be expended (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out for the procurement of the services of indi- for the training of the professional staff of its powers, duties, and functions under the vidual consultants, or organizations thereof such committee (under procedures specified Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- by section 202(j) of that Act). with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY Standing Rules of the Senate, including 4301(i))); and 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for holding hearings, reporting such hearings, (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended the period October 1, 2020 through February and making investigations as authorized by for the training of the professional staff of 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the such committee (under procedures specified $2,973,021, of which amount— Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- by section 202(j) of that Act). (1) not to exceed $36,667 may be expended mittee on the Budget is authorized from (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- for the procurement of the services of indi- March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, in RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the vidual consultants, or organizations thereof its discretion— period October 1, 2019 through September 30, (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- (1) to make expenditures from the contin- 2020 under this section shall not exceed lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. gent fund of the Senate; $4,729,075, of which amount— 4301(i))); and (2) to employ personnel; and (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended (2) not to exceed $13,750 may be expended (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- for the procurement of the services of indi- for the training of the professional staff of ment department or agency concerned and vidual consultants, or organizations thereof such committee (under procedures specified the Committee on Rules and Administration, (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- by section 202(j) of that Act). to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. SEC. 4. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND able, basis the services of personnel of any 4301(i))); and URBAN AFFAIRS. such department or agency. (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- for the training of the professional staff of its powers, duties, and functions under the TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- such committee (under procedures specified Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through by section 202(j) of that Act). with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the September 30, 2019 under this section shall (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY Standing Rules of the Senate, including not exceed $3,534,372, of which amount— 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for holding hearings, reporting such hearings, (1) not to exceed $15,000 may be expended the period October 1, 2020 through February and making investigations as authorized by for the procurement of the services of indi- 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the vidual consultants, or organizations thereof $1,970,448, of which amount— Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. for the procurement of the services of indi- fairs is authorized from March 1, 2019 4301(i))); and vidual consultants, or organizations thereof through February 28, 2021, in its discretion— (2) not to exceed $18,000 may be expended (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- (1) to make expenditures from the contin- for the training of the professional staff of lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. gent fund of the Senate; such committee (under procedures specified 4301(i))); and (2) to employ personnel; and by section 202(j) of that Act). (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- for the training of the professional staff of ment department or agency concerned and RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the such committee (under procedures specified the Committee on Rules and Administration, period October 1, 2019 through September 30, by section 202(j) of that Act). to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- 2020 under this section shall not exceed SEC. 3. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES. able, basis the services of personnel of any $6,058,924, of which amount— (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out such department or agency. (1) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended its powers, duties, and functions under the (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- for the procurement of the services of indi- Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- Standing Rules of the Senate, including September 30, 2019 under this section shall lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. holding hearings, reporting such hearings, not exceed $3,243,919, of which amount— 4301(i))); and and making investigations as authorized by (1) not to exceed $11,666 may be expended (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the for the procurement of the services of indi- for the training of the professional staff of Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof such committee (under procedures specified mittee on Armed Services is authorized from (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- by section 202(j) of that Act). March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, in lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY its discretion— 4301(i))); and 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (1) to make expenditures from the contin- (2) not to exceed $875 may be expended for the period October 1, 2020 through February gent fund of the Senate; the training of the professional staff of such 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed (2) to employ personnel; and committee (under procedures specified by $2,524,552, of which amount— (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- section 202(j) of that Act). (1) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended ment department or agency concerned and (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- for the procurement of the services of indi- the Committee on Rules and Administration, RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the vidual consultants, or organizations thereof to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- period October 1, 2019 through September 30, (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- able, basis the services of personnel of any 2020 under this section shall not exceed lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. such department or agency. $5,561,004, of which amount— 4301(i))); and (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- (1) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- for the procurement of the services of indi- for the training of the professional staff of

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such committee (under procedures specified (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- by section 202(j) of that Act). ment department or agency concerned and RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the SEC. 6. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, the Committee on Rules and Administration, period October 1, 2019 through September 30, AND TRANSPORTATION. to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- 2020 under this section shall not exceed (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out able, basis the services of personnel of any $5,457,399, of which amount— its powers, duties, and functions under the such department or agency. (1) not to exceed $8,000 may be expended for Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- the procurement of the services of individual with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- Standing Rules of the Senate, including mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative holding hearings, reporting such hearings, September 30, 2019 under this section shall Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and making investigations as authorized by not exceed $3,348,303, of which amount— and paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the (1) not to exceed $17,500 may be expended (2) not to exceed $2,000 may be expended for Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- for the procurement of the services of indi- the training of the professional staff of such mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof committee (under procedures specified by (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- tation is authorized from March 1, 2019 section 202(j) of that Act). lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. through February 28, 2021, in its discretion— (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 4301(i))); and (1) to make expenditures from the contin- 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (2) not to exceed $8,750 may be expended for gent fund of the Senate; the period October 1, 2020 through February the training of the professional staff of such (2) to employ personnel; and 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed committee (under procedures specified by (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- $2,273,917, of which amount— section 202(j) of that Act). ment department or agency concerned and (1) not to exceed $3,334 may be expended for (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- the procurement of the services of individual the Committee on Rules and Administration, RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- period October 1, 2019 through September 30, able, basis the services of personnel of any 2020 under this section shall not exceed thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative such department or agency. $5,739,948, of which amount— Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- (1) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended and TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $834 may be expended for mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through vidual consultants, or organizations thereof the training of the professional staff of such September 30, 2019 under this section shall (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- committee (under procedures specified by not exceed $4,155,132, of which amount— lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. section 202(j) of that Act). (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended 4301(i))); and SEC. 9. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $15,000 may be expended (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out vidual consultants, or organizations thereof for the training of the professional staff of its powers, duties, and functions under the (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- such committee (under procedures specified Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. by section 202(j) of that Act). with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the 4301(i))); and (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY Standing Rules of the Senate, including (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for holding hearings, reporting such hearings, for the training of the professional staff of the period October 1, 2020 through February and making investigations as authorized by such committee (under procedures specified 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the by section 202(j) of that Act). $2,391,645, of which amount— Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- (1) not to exceed $12,500 may be expended mittee on Finance is authorized from March RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the for the procurement of the services of indi- 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, in its dis- period October 1, 2019 through September 30, vidual consultants, or organizations thereof cretion— 2020 under this section shall not exceed (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- (1) to make expenditures from the contin- $7,104,057, of which amount— lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. gent fund of the Senate; (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended 4301(i))); and (2) to employ personnel; and for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $6,250 may be expended for (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof the training of the professional staff of such ment department or agency concerned and (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- committee (under procedures specified by the Committee on Rules and Administration, lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. section 202(j) of that Act). to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- 4301(i))); and SEC. 8. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUB- able, basis the services of personnel of any (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended LIC WORKS. such department or agency. (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out for the training of the professional staff of (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- its powers, duties, and functions under the such committee (under procedures specified TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- by section 202(j) of that Act). Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY September 30, 2019 under this section shall Standing Rules of the Senate, including 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for not exceed $5,119,003, of which amount— holding hearings, reporting such hearings, the period October 1, 2020 through February (1) not to exceed $17,500 may be expended and making investigations as authorized by 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed for the procurement of the services of indi- $2,960,024, of which amount— paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended mittee on Environment and Public Works is (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- for the procurement of the services of indi- authorized from March 1, 2019 through Feb- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. vidual consultants, or organizations thereof ruary 28, 2021, in its discretion— 4301(i))); and (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- (1) to make expenditures from the contin- (2) not to exceed $5,833 may be expended for lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. gent fund of the Senate; the training of the professional staff of such 4301(i))); and (2) to employ personnel; and committee (under procedures specified by (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- section 202(j) of that Act). for the training of the professional staff of ment department or agency concerned and (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- such committee (under procedures specified the Committee on Rules and Administration, RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the by section 202(j) of that Act). to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- period October 1, 2019 through September 30, SEC. 7. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL able, basis the services of personnel of any 2020 under this section shall not exceed RESOURCES. such department or agency. $8,775,434, of which amount— (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- (1) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended its powers, duties, and functions under the TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- for the procurement of the services of indi- Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through vidual consultants, or organizations thereof with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the September 30, 2019 under this section shall (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- Standing Rules of the Senate, including not exceed $3,183,482, of which amount— lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. holding hearings, reporting such hearings, (1) not to exceed $4,666 may be expended for 4301(i))); and and making investigations as authorized by the procurement of the services of individual (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- for the training of the professional staff of Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative such committee (under procedures specified mittee on Energy and Natural Resources is Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); by section 202(j) of that Act). authorized from March 1, 2019 through Feb- and (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY ruary 28, 2021, in its discretion— (2) not to exceed $1,166 may be expended for 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (1) to make expenditures from the contin- the training of the professional staff of such the period October 1, 2020 through February gent fund of the Senate; committee (under procedures specified by 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed (2) to employ personnel; and section 202(j) of that Act). $3,656,431, of which amount—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:23 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.032 S13FEPT1 S1332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 (1) not to exceed $12,500 may be expended Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of indi- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and for the procurement of the services of indi- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof Pensions is authorized from March 1, 2019 vidual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- through February 28, 2021, in its discretion— (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (1) to make expenditures from the contin- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); and gent fund of the Senate; 4301(i))); and (2) not to exceed $4,166 may be expended for (2) to employ personnel; and (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended the training of the professional staff of such (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- for the training of the professional staff of committee (under procedures specified by ment department or agency concerned and such committee (under procedures specified section 202(j) of that Act). the Committee on Rules and Administration, by section 202(j) of that Act). to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- SEC. 10. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS. (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- able, basis the services of personnel of any (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the such department or agency. its powers, duties, and functions under the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance 2020 under this section shall not exceed TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the $9,585,691, of which amount— Standing Rules of the Senate, including mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 under this section shall (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended holding hearings, reporting such hearings, for the procurement of the services of indi- and making investigations as authorized by not exceed $5,451,418, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended vidual consultants, or organizations thereof paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- for the procurement of the services of indi- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. mittee on Foreign Relations is authorized 4301(i))); and from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended in its discretion— for the training of the professional staff of (1) to make expenditures from the contin- 4301(i))); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended such committee (under procedures specified gent fund of the Senate; by section 202(j) of that Act). (2) to employ personnel; and for the training of the professional staff of (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- such committee (under procedures specified (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY ment department or agency concerned and by section 202(j) of that Act). 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- the Committee on Rules and Administration, the period October 1, 2020 through February RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed period October 1, 2019 through September 30, able, basis the services of personnel of any $3,994,038, of which amount— 2020 under this section shall not exceed such department or agency. (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended $9,345,288, of which amount— (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- for the procurement of the services of indi- (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof for the procurement of the services of indi- mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof September 30, 2019 under this section shall lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- not exceed $4,224,651, of which amount— 4301(i))); and lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (1) not to exceed $150,000 may be expended (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended 4301(i))); and for the procurement of the services of indi- for the training of the professional staff of (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended vidual consultants, or organizations thereof such committee (under procedures specified for the training of the professional staff of (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- by section 202(j) of that Act). such committee (under procedures specified lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. by section 202(j) of that Act). (e) INVESTIGATIONS.— 4301(i))); and (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY (1) IN GENERAL.—The committee, or any (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for duly authorized subcommittee of the com- for the training of the professional staff of the period October 1, 2020 through February mittee, is authorized to study or inves- such committee (under procedures specified 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed tigate— by section 202(j) of that Act). $3,893,870, of which amount— (A) the efficiency and economy of oper- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended ations of all branches of the Government in- RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the for the procurement of the services of indi- cluding the possible existence of fraud, mis- period October 1, 2019 through September 30, vidual consultants, or organizations thereof feasance, malfeasance, collusion, mis- 2020 under this section shall not exceed (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- management, incompetence, corruption or $7,242,259, of which amount— lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. unethical practices, waste, extravagance, (1) not to exceed $150,000 may be expended 4301(i))); and conflicts of interest, and the improper ex- for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended penditure of Government funds in trans- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof for the training of the professional staff of actions, contracts, and activities of the Gov- (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- such committee (under procedures specified ernment or of Government officials and em- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. by section 202(j) of that Act). ployees and any and all such improper prac- 4301(i))); and SEC. 12. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY tices between Government personnel and (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS. corporations, individuals, companies, or per- for the training of the professional staff of (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out sons affiliated therewith, doing business such committee (under procedures specified its powers, duties, and functions under the with the Government, and the compliance or by section 202(j) of that Act). Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance noncompliance of such corporations, compa- (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the nies, or individuals or other entities with the 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for Standing Rules of the Senate and S. Res. 445, rules, regulations, and laws governing the the period October 1, 2020 through February agreed to October 9, 2004 (108th Congress), in- various governmental agencies and the Gov- 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed cluding holding hearings, reporting such ernment’s relationships with the public; $3,017,608, of which amount— hearings, and making investigations as au- (B) the extent to which criminal or other (1) not to exceed $150,000 may be expended thorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI improper practices or activities are, or have for the procurement of the services of indi- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the been, engaged in the field of labor-manage- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- ment relations or in groups or organizations (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- ernmental Affairs is authorized from March of employees or employers, to the detriment lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, in its dis- of interests of the public, employers, or em- 4301(i))); and cretion— ployees, and to determine whether any (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended (1) to make expenditures from the contin- changes are required in the laws of the for the training of the professional staff of gent fund of the Senate; United States in order to protect such inter- such committee (under procedures specified (2) to employ personnel; and ests against the occurrence of such practices by section 202(j) of that Act). (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- or activities; SEC. 11. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, ment department or agency concerned and (C) organized criminal activity which may LABOR, AND PENSIONS. the Committee on Rules and Administration, operate in or otherwise utilize the facilities (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- of interstate or international commerce in its powers, duties, and functions under the able, basis the services of personnel of any furtherance of any transactions and the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance such department or agency. manner and extent to which, and the iden- with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- tity of the persons, firms, or corporations, or Standing Rules of the Senate, including TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- other entities by whom such utilization is holding hearings, reporting such hearings, mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through being made, and further, to study and inves- and making investigations as authorized by September 30, 2019 under this section shall tigate the manner in which and the extent to paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the not exceed $5,591,653, of which amount— which persons engaged in organized criminal

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(i) the effectiveness of present national se- affect or impair the exercise of any other SEC. 14. COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINIS- curity methods, staffing, and processes as standing committee of the Senate of any TRATION. tested against the requirements imposed by power, or the discharge by such committee (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out the rapidly mounting complexity of national of any duty, conferred or imposed upon it by its powers, duties, and functions under the security problems; the Standing Rules of the Senate or by the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance (ii) the capacity of present national secu- Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the rity staffing, methods, and processes to (5) SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.—All subpoenas Standing Rules of the Senate, including make full use of the Nation’s resources of and related legal processes of the committee holding hearings, reporting such hearings, knowledge and talents; and any duly authorized subcommittee of and making investigations as authorized by (iii) the adequacy of present intergovern- the committee authorized under S. Res. 62, paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the mental relations between the United States agreed to February 28, 2017 (115th Congress) Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- and international organizations principally are authorized to continue. concerned with national security of which mittee on Rules and Administration is au- SEC. 13. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY. the United States is a member; and thorized from March 1, 2019 through Feb- (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out (iv) legislative and other proposals to im- ruary 28, 2021, in its discretion, to— its powers, duties, and functions under the (1) make expenditures from the contingent prove these methods, processes, and relation- Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance ships; fund of the Senate; with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the (2) employ personnel; and (F) the efficiency, economy, and effective- Standing Rules of the Senate, including ness of all agencies and departments of the (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- holding hearings, reporting such hearings, ment department or agency concerned and Government involved in the control and and making investigations as authorized by management of energy shortages including the Committee on Rules and Administration, paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable their performance with respect to— Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- (i) the collection and dissemination of ac- basis the services of personnel of any such mittee on the Judiciary is authorized from department or agency. curate statistics on fuel demand and supply; March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, in (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- (ii) the implementation of effective energy its discretion— TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of such com- conservation measures; (1) to make expenditures from the contin- mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (iii) the pricing of energy in all forms; gent fund of the Senate; September 30, 2019 under this section shall (iv) coordination of energy programs with (2) to employ personnel; and not exceed $1,589,010, of which amount— State and local government; (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- (1) not to exceed $43,750 may be expended (v) control of exports of scarce fuels; ment department or agency concerned and for the procurement of the services of indi- (vi) the management of tax, import, pric- the Committee on Rules and Administration, vidual consultants, or organizations thereof ing, and other policies affecting energy sup- to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- plies; able, basis the services of personnel of any lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (vii) maintenance of the independent sec- such department or agency. 4301(i))); and tor of the petroleum industry as a strong (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- (2) not to exceed $7,000 may be expended for competitive force; TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- (viii) the allocation of fuels in short supply mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through the training of the professional staff of such by public and private entities; September 30, 2019 under this section shall committee (under procedures specified by (ix) the management of energy supplies not exceed $6,280,596, of which amount— section 202(j) of that Act). owned or controlled by the Government; (1) not to exceed $116,667 may be expended (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- (x) relations with other oil producing and for the procurement of the services of indi- RIOD.—The expenses of such committee for consuming countries; vidual consultants, or organizations thereof the period October 1, 2019 through September (xi) the monitoring of compliance by gov- (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- 30, 2020 under this section shall not exceed ernments, corporations, or individuals with lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. $2,724,017, of which amount— the laws and regulations governing the allo- 4301(i))); and (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended cation, conservation, or pricing of energy (2) not to exceed $11,667 may be expended for the procurement of the services of indi- supplies; and for the training of the professional staff of vidual consultants, or organizations thereof (xii) research into the discovery and devel- such committee (under procedures specified (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- opment of alternative energy supplies; and by section 202(j) of that Act). lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. (G) the efficiency and economy of all (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- 4301(i))); and branches and functions of Government with RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the (2) not to exceed $12,000 may be expended particular references to the operations and period October 1, 2019 through September 30, for the training of the professional staff of management of Federal regulatory policies 2020 under this section shall not exceed such committee (under procedures specified and programs. $10,766,736, of which amount— by section 202(j) of that Act). (2) EXTENT OF INQUIRIES.—In carrying out (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY the duties provided in paragraph (1), the in- for the procurement of the services of indi- 28, 2021.—The expenses of such committee for quiries of this committee or any sub- vidual consultants, or organizations thereof the period October 1, 2020 through February committee of the committee shall not be (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed construed to be limited to the records, func- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. $1,135,007, of which amount— tions, and operations of any particular 4301(i))); and (1) not to exceed $31,250 may be expended branch of the Government and may extend (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of indi- to the records and activities of any persons, for the training of the professional staff of vidual consultants, or organizations thereof corporation, or other entity. such committee (under procedures specified (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- (3) SPECIAL COMMITTEE AUTHORITY.—For by section 202(j) of that Act). lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. the purposes of this subsection, the com- (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 4301(i))); and mittee, or any duly authorized sub- 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (2) not to exceed $5,000 may be expended for committee of the committee, or its chair- the period October 1, 2020 through February the training of the professional staff of such man, or any other member of the committee 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed committee (under procedures specified by or subcommittee designated by the chairman $4,486,140, of which amount— section 202(j) of that Act).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:23 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.032 S13FEPT1 S1334 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 SEC. 15. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND able, basis the services of personnel of any consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- ENTREPRENEURSHIP. such department or agency. thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); its powers, duties, and functions under the TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- and Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (2) not to exceed $3,000 may be expended for with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the September 30, 2019 under this section shall the training of the professional staff of such Standing Rules of the Senate, including not exceed $1,633,522, of which amount— committee (under procedures specified by holding hearings, reporting such hearings, (1) not to exceed $4,100 may be expended for section 202(j) of that Act). and making investigations as authorized by the procurement of the services of individual (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative the period October 1, 2020 through February mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed ship is authorized from March 1, 2019 through and $1,083,333, of which amount— February 28, 2021, in its discretion— (2) not to exceed $16,500 may be expended (1) not to exceed $1,250 may be expended for (1) to make expenditures from the contin- for the training of the professional staff of the procurement of the services of individual gent fund of the Senate; such committee (under procedures specified consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- (2) to employ personnel; and by section 202(j) of that Act). thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); ment department or agency concerned and RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the and the Committee on Rules and Administration, period October 1, 2019 through September 30, (2) not to exceed $1,500 may be expended for to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- 2020 under this section shall not exceed the training of the professional staff of such able, basis the services of personnel of any $2,800,323, of which amount— committee (under procedures specified by such department or agency. (1) not to exceed $7,000 may be expended for section 202(j) of that Act). (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- the procurement of the services of individual SEC. 18. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE. TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative September 30, 2019 under this section shall its powers, duties, and functions under S. Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); not exceed $1,708,807, of which amount— Res. 400, agreed to May 19, 1976 (94th Con- and (1) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended gress), as amended by S. Res. 445, agreed to (2) not to exceed $28,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of indi- October 9, 2004 (108th Congress), in accord- for the training of the professional staff of vidual consultants, or organizations thereof ance with its jurisdiction under sections 3(a) such committee (under procedures specified (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- and 17 of such S. Res. 400, including holding by section 202(j) of that Act). lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. hearings, reporting such hearings, and mak- (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 4301(i))); and ing investigations as authorized by section 5 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended of such S. Res. 400, the Select Committee on the period October 1, 2020 through February for the training of the professional staff of Intelligence is authorized from March 1, 2019 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed such committee (under procedures specified through February 28, 2021, in its discretion— $1,166,801, of which amount— by section 202(j) of that Act). (1) to make expenditures from the contin- (1) not to exceed $3,000 may be expended for (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- gent fund of the Senate; the procurement of the services of individual RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the (2) to employ personnel; and period October 1, 2019 through September 30, consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- 2020 under this section shall not exceed thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative ment department or agency concerned and $2,929,383, of which amount— Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); the Committee on Rules and Administration, (1) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended and to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) not to exceed $11,700 may be expended able, basis the services of personnel of any vidual consultants, or organizations thereof for the training of the professional staff of such department or agency. (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- such committee (under procedures specified (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. by section 202(j) of that Act). TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- 4301(i))); and SEC. 17. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING. mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out September 30, 2019 under this section shall for the training of the professional staff of its powers, duties, and functions imposed by not exceed $3,707,448, of which not to exceed such committee (under procedures specified section 104 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, $10,000 may be expended for the procurement by section 202(j) of that Act). 1977 (95th Congress), and in exercising the of the services of individual consultants, or (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY authority conferred on it by such section, organizations thereof (as authorized by sec- 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for the Special Committee on Aging is author- tion 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization the period October 1, 2020 through February ized from March 1, 2019 through February 28, Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))). 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed 2021, in its discretion— (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- $1,220,576, of which amount— (1) to make expenditures from the contin- RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the (1) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended gent fund of the Senate; period October 1, 2019 through September 30, for the procurement of the services of indi- (2) to employ personnel; and 2020 under this section shall not exceed vidual consultants, or organizations thereof (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- $6,355,625, of which not to exceed $17,144 may (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- ment department or agency concerned and be expended for the procurement of the serv- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. the Committee on Rules and Administration, ices of individual consultants, or organiza- 4301(i))); and to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- tions thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended able, basis the services of personnel of any of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 for the training of the professional staff of such department or agency. (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))). such committee (under procedures specified (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY by section 202(j) of that Act). TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for SEC. 16. COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS. mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through the period October 1, 2020 through February (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out September 30, 2019 under this section shall 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed its powers, duties, and functions under the not exceed $1,516,667, of which amount— $2,648,177, of which not to exceed $7,143 may Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance (1) not to exceed $1,500 may be expended for be expended for the procurement of the serv- with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the the procurement of the services of individual ices of individual consultants, or organiza- Standing Rules of the Senate, including consultants, or organizations thereof (as au- tions thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) holding hearings, reporting such hearings, thorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 and making investigations as authorized by Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))); (2 U.S.C. 4301(i))). paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the and SEC. 19. COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS. Standing Rules of the Senate, the Com- (2) not to exceed $3,000 may be expended for (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—In carrying out mittee on Veterans’ Affairs is authorized the training of the professional staff of such its powers, duties, and functions imposed by from March 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021, committee (under procedures specified by section 105 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, in its discretion— section 202(j) of that Act). 1977 (95th Congress), and in exercising the (1) to make expenditures from the contin- (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- authority conferred on it by that section, gent fund of the Senate; RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the the Committee on Indian Affairs is author- (2) to employ personnel; and period October 1, 2019 through September 30, ized from March 1, 2019 through February 28, (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- 2020 under this section shall not exceed 2021, in its discretion— ment department or agency concerned and $2,600,000, of which amount— (1) to make expenditures from the contin- the Committee on Rules and Administration, (1) not to exceed $3,000 may be expended for gent fund of the Senate; to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- the procurement of the services of individual (2) to employ personnel; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:23 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.032 S13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1335 (3) with the prior consent of the Govern- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- during today’s session of the Senate. ment department or agency concerned and TION 3—RECOGNIZING THE RICH They have the approval of the Majority the Committee on Rules and Administration, HISTORY, HERITAGE, AND STRA- and Minority leaders. to use on a reimbursable, or nonreimburs- TEGIC IMPORTANCE OF THE RE- Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph able, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. PUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL IS- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- (b) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING SEP- LANDS AND THE MARSHALLESE ate, the following committees are au- TEMBER 30, 2019.—The expenses of the com- POPULATION RESIDING IN THE thorized to meet during today’s session mittee for the period March 1, 2019 through UNITED STATES of the Senate: September 30, 2019 under this section shall Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES not exceed $1,231,690, of which amount— COTTON) submitted the following con- The Committee on Armed Services is (1) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended authorized to meet during the session for the procurement of the services of indi- current resolution; which was referred vidual consultants, or organizations thereof to the Committee on Energy and Nat- of the Senate on Wednesday, February (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- ural Resources: 13, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hear- lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. S. CON. RES. 3 ing entitled ‘‘Briefing on cyber oper- 4301(i))); and ations to defend the midterm elec- Whereas the Republic of the Marshall Is- (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended lands— tions.’’ for the training of the professional staff of (1) is a sovereign country in free associa- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND such committee (under procedures specified tion with the United States under the Com- TRANSPORTATION by section 202(j) of that Act). pact of Free Association between the Gov- The Committee on Commerce, (c) EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 PE- ernment of the United States and the Gov- RIOD.—The expenses of the committee for the Science, and Transportation is author- ernment of the Republic of the Marshall Is- period October 1, 2019 through September 30, ized to meet during the session of the lands (referred to in this preamble as the 2020 under this section shall not exceed Senate on Wednesday, February 13, ‘‘Compact’’), approved in the Compact of $2,111,468, of which amount— Free Association Act of 1985 (Public Law 99– 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on (1) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended 239; 99 Stat. 1770) and amended by the Com- the following nominations: Janice Mir- for the procurement of the services of indi- pact of Free Association Amendments Act of iam Hellreich, of Hawaii, Robert A. vidual consultants, or organizations thereof 2003 (Public Law 108–188; 117 Stat. 2720), Mandell, of Florida, Don Munce, of (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- which authorizes economic assistance, lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. Florida, and Bruce M. Ramer, of Cali- through Federal grants and programs, to 4301(i))); and fornia, each to be a Member of the persons in the Republic of the Marshall Is- (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended Board of Directors of the Corporation lands; and for training consultants of the professional for Public Broadcasting, and a routine (2) has full authority and responsibility staff of such committee (under procedures over security and defense matters relating to list in the Coast Guard. specified by section 202(j) of that Act). the Republic of the Marshall Islands; COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND (d) EXPENSES FOR PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY Whereas, under the Compact, eligible citi- TRANSPORTATION 28, 2021.—The expenses of the committee for zens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands The Committee on Commerce, the period October 1, 2020 through February may reside, work, and study in the United 28, 2021 under this section shall not exceed Science, and Transportation is author- States without a visa and may serve in the $879,778, of which amount— ized to meet during the session of the Armed Forces of the United States; (1) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended Senate on Wednesday, February 13, Whereas an estimated 1⁄3 of the population for the procurement of the services of indi- 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing of the Republic of the Marshall Islands has vidual consultants, or organizations thereof relocated to the United States; and entitled, ‘‘America’s infrastructure (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legis- Whereas Marshallese individuals who live needs: keeping pace with a growing lative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. in the United States— economy.’’ 4301(i))); and (1) offer positive economic and cultural (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC benefits to the communities in which those for training consultants of the professional WORKS individuals live; staff of such committee (under procedures The Committee on Environment and (2) pay Federal and State taxes but are not specified by section 202(j) of that Act). Public Works is authorized to meet eligible for benefits under— SEC. 20. SPECIAL RESERVE. (A) the Medicare program established during the session of the Senate on (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Within the funds in under title XVIII of the Social Security Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 10 the account ‘‘Expenses of Inquiries and In- Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); or a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled vestigations’’, there is authorized to be es- (B) the Medicaid program established ‘‘The invasive species threat: pro- tablished a special reserve to be available to under title XIX of the Social Security Act tecting wildlife, public health, and in- any committee funded by this resolution as (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); and frastructure.’’ provided in subsection (b) of which amount— (3) were undercounted in the 2010 census COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND (1) for the period March 1, 2019 through and, as a result, areas where those individ- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS September 30, 2019, an amount shall be avail- uals live are underserved by the Federal Gov- able, not to exceed 7 percent of the amount ernment: Now, therefore, be it The Committee on Homeland Secu- equal to 7⁄12th of the appropriations for the Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- rity and Governmental Affairs is au- account that are available for the period Oc- resentatives concurring), That Congress— thorized to meet during the session of tober 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; (1) commends— the Senate on Wednesday, February 13, (2) for the period October 1, 2019 through (A) the rich history and heritage of the Re- 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing on September 30, 2020, an amount shall be avail- public of the Marshall Islands; and able, not to exceed 7 percent of the appro- pending legislation and the following (B) citizens of the Republic of the Marshall nominations: Dennis Dean Kirk, of Vir- priations for the account that are available Islands who live in the United States for the for that period; and contributions of those individuals to— ginia, to be Chairman, and Julia Akins (3) for the period October 1, 2020 through (i) the communities in which those individ- Clark, of Maryland, and Andrew F. February 28, 2021, an amount shall be avail- uals live; and Maunz, of Ohio, both to be a Member, able, not to exceed 7 percent of the amount (ii) the national defense of the United all of the of the Merit Systems Protec- equal to 5⁄12th of the appropriations for the States through their service in the Armed tion Board, and Ronald D. Vitiello, of account that are available for the period Oc- Forces of the United States; Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of tober 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. (2) recognizes the strategic importance of Homeland Security. (b) AVAILABILITY.—The special reserve au- the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY thorized in subsection (a) shall be available (3) encourages a continued commitment to to any committee— improve census data to better serve citizens The Committee on the Judiciary is (1) on the basis of special need to meet un- of the Republic of the Marshall Islands who authorized to meet during the session paid obligations incurred by that committee live in the United States. of the Senate on Wednesday, February during the periods referred to in paragraphs f 13, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a); and on pending legislation and the fol- (2) at the request of a Chairman and Rank- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO lowing nominations: Michael H. Park, ing Member of that committee subject to the MEET approval of the Chairman and Ranking Mem- of New York, and Joseph F. Bianco, of ber of the Committee on Rules and Adminis- Mrs. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I New York, both to be a United States tration. have 9 requests for committees to meet Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:23 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE6.032 S13FEPT1 S1336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 13, 2019 Greg Girard Guidry, to be United ‘‘Conditions of the military housing Senate completes its business today, it States District Judge for the Eastern privatization initiative.’’ adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb- District of Louisiana, Michael T. f ruary 14; further, that following the Liburdi, to be United States District prayer and pledge, the morning hour be MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Judge for the District of Arizona, and deemed expired, the Journal of pro- EN BLOC Peter D. Welte, to be United States ceedings be approved to date, the time District Judge for the District of North Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I for the two leaders be reserved for their Dakota. understand there are two items at the use later in the day, and morning busi- desk, and I ask for their first reading COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION ness be closed; further, that following en bloc. The Committee on Rules and Admin- leader remarks, the Senate proceed to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The executive session and resume consider- istration is authorized to meet during clerk will read the title of the bills en the session of the Senate on Wednes- ation of the Barr nomination; finally, bloc. that at a time to be determined by the day, February 13, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., to The senior assistant legislative clerk conduct a business meeting. majority leader in consultation with read as follows: the Democratic leader, the Senate vote COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND A bill (S. 483) to enact into law a bill by on confirmation of the Barr nomina- ENTREPRENEURSHIP reference. A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) recognizing tion. The Committee on Small Business The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Entrepreneurship is authorized to the duty of the Federal Government to cre- ate a Green New Deal. objection, it is so ordered. meet during the session of the Senate Mr. MCCONNELL. I now ask for a on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at f 10:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing enti- second reading, and I object to my own tled, ‘‘Oversight of the U.S. Small request, all en bloc. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Business Administration.’’ TOMORROW tion having been heard, the bills will be SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND read for the second time on the next Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if MANAGEMENT SUPPORT legislative day. there is no further business to come be- The Subcommittee on Readiness and f fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- Management Support of the Com- sent that it stand adjourned under the mittee on Armed Services is authorized ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, previous order. to meet during the session of the Sen- FEBRUARY 14, 2019 There being no objection, the Senate, ate on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I at 6:35 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, 2 p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ask unanimous consent that when the February 14, 2019, at 10 a.m.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION Records had sold more than nine million Nat located in my district. It is very rare to have a King Cole records. Nat King Cole received piece of living history in our community, but HON. RON KIND many honors including being inducted into the we are blessed with such a place on Main OF WISCONSIN Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, receiving a Re- Street in Ramona, California, with the Ramona cording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Town Hall. It is both a snapshot of the pio- and being featured on a U.S. Postal Service neering spirit of the Old West, as well as evi- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 commemorative stamp. dence of a thriving community spirit. The Ra- Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I was unable to Married in 1948, Mr. Cole and his wife, mona Town Hall is celebrating its 125th Anni- have my votes recorded on the House floor Maria had five children: Natalie, Carole, Nat versary this year and I would like to take a Monday, February 11, 2019 due to unex- Kelly, Casey and Timolin. In 2008, their twin moment to highlight this important achieve- pected family obligations in Wisconsin. Had I daughters, Timolin and Casey Cole, founded ment. been present, I would have supported the pas- Nat King Cole Generation Hope to help fund sage of both bills considered on the floor. music programs for schools across America. In 1894, property lots were donated to the community on which to build a structure that f I ask all Members of Congress to join me in recognizing Nat King Cole on the one-hun- would serve the people of the Santa Maria TRIBUTE TO NAT ‘‘KING’’ COLE dred-year milestone of his birth. Mr. Cole’s life Valley. Designed by architect William S. is a lesson in success despite adversity, the Hebbard, the Ramona Town Hall, also known HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF triumph of respect, talent and civility coupled as Town Hall of Nuevo and Barnett Hall, OF CALIFORNIA with cultural, business and political savvy. would become one of the largest, and oldest, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f adobe structures in Southern California and serve as Ramona’s first high school, bank, li- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF brary, movie theater, justice court and commu- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today SUMAS, WASHINGTON nity dance hall. to celebrate the life of Nat ‘‘King’’ Cole, who Ramona Town Hall was also home to many was born one hundred years ago on March HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE of the town’s religious groups while their 17, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama. OF WASHINGTON churches were being built, as well as the birth- Mr. Cole is recognized for being one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place of many other local organizations, in- most distinguished and exemplary music re- cluding the Ramona Grange, the Santa Maria cording artists of all time and as a talisman for Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Masonic Lodge, the Ramona Pioneer Histor- the civil rights movement. Ms. DELBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise today ical Society, the Ramona Chamber of Com- Nat King Cole began his music career with to honor the City of Sumas, which was voted merce, the Ramona Art Guild, the Town Hall a focus on jazz, having founded the Nat King to have the best-tasting water in Washington Players and the Ramona Council of Arts, Un- Cole Trio as a young man. The band quickly State. I congratulate them on this exemplary limited. Events that took place at Ramona became an influential melodic phenomenon. achievement. Town Hall included temperance meetings, Tur- He signed with Capitol Records in 1943, and On August 29, 2018, the Evergreen Rural key Days, voting polls, 4-H Youth benefits, po- the release of his first album, The King Cole Water of Washington held its sixteenth annual Trio, followed in 1945. The album was widely Water Taste Test, and the City of Sumas litical meetings, as well as community theater successful as it hit the top of Billboard’s inau- placed first among twenty-three competitors and silent film festivals. The Ramona Town gural album chart. The talented pianist and vo- from across Washington state. The judges Hall was listed on the National Register of His- calist went on to record approximately 700 graded the water samples on taste, odor, and toric Places in 1994. songs under Capitol Record’s label, including clarity. This is the second time in seven years Despite this proud history, the fate of Ra- 150 singles that appeared on the R&B, Pop Sumas has won best-tasting water title in the mona Town Hall at times became seriously in and/or Country charts of Billboard. Mr. Cole’s state. question. Since its inception, Ramona Town success caused Capitol Record’s legendary By placing first in Washington State’s Water Hall has operated solely on fundraisers, grant Hollywood building on Vine Street to be infor- Taste Test, the City of Sumas then qualified monies, private donations and rent collected mally nicknamed ‘‘The House That Nat Built.’’ for the Great American Water Taste Test, for a variety of events. While always seem- In 1946, he hosted the nationally aired, fif- hosted by the National Rural Water Associa- ingly in demand, there was a very real possi- teen-minute ‘‘King Cole Trio Time,’’ which was tion in Washington, D.C. On February 6, 2019, bility at one point of the Ramona Town Hall the first broadcast of its kind to have an Afri- the City of Sumas’ water sample placed fifth in closing its doors. Thankfully, the people of Ra- can American musician as a host. Mr. Cole the nation. mona have never allowed this to happen and, made history once again in 1956 when he be- I am incredibly proud to see the City of due to the faithful service and dedication of came the first African American performer to Sumas’ hard work and efforts be recognized private citizens on the Ramona Town Hall host his own network television show, NBC’s at the state and national levels. Board of Trustees, they help maintain and ‘‘Nat King Cole Show.’’ He also appeared in Again, I congratulate the City of Sumas on manage the Town Hall to ensure that it re- numerous films, including St. Louis Blues and their accomplishments and look forward to en- mains viable, available to the community, and Cat Ballou. joying a glass of their water the next time I am a continued source of local pride. I have had Along with his legendary musical career, Mr. in town. the honor and pleasure myself of speaking Cole is remembered for his milestone leader- f with my constituents on several occasions at ship in the civil rights movement. After pur- the Ramona Town Hall. chasing a house in the all-white Hancock Park CELEBRATING THE RAMONA TOWN neighborhood in 1948, he became a target of HALL 125TH ANNIVERSARY I want to congratulate the people of Ra- the Ku Klux Klan who burned a cross on his mona, particularly the private citizens who vol- family’s lawn. This horrific incident spurred him HON. DUNCAN HUNTER unteer their time and resources toward ensur- to help overturn a 1920’s City of Los Angeles OF CALIFORNIA ing the Ramona Town Hall continues to serve its intended purpose. Their commitment to- statute that allowed the neighborhood to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES segregated. ward this cause is a reflection of the Ramona Before Mr. Cole’s premature death in 1965, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 community as a whole and provides con- when he was just 45 years old, his final Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today fidence to us all that the Ramona Town Hall album, L–O-V–E, reached number four on the to recognize a celebrated moment for one of will continue to be a local asset and treasure Billboard album chart. At that time, Capital San Diego County’s true historical landmarks for years to come.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE8.001 E13FEPT1 E166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2019 PASSING OF LORETTA JONES TRIBUTE TO MS. SOMHITA HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL CHATTERJEE AND RECOGNIZING CYNTHIA TINKHAM, FIRST FE- THE UNI-CAPITOL WASHINGTON MALE OKLAHOMA ARMY NA- HON. KAREN BASS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME TIONAL GUARD GENERAL OFFI- OF CALIFORNIA CER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ´ HON. ANDRE CARSON HON. KEVIN HERN Wednesday, February 13, 2019 OF INDIANA OF OKLAHOMA Ms. BASS. Madam Speaker, I would like to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the life and memory of a pioneer in the Wednesday, February 13, 2019 field of health policy, my long-time friend, col- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam league and fellow organizer, Dr. Loretta Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I Jones, who passed away on November 22. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Brigadier rise today to honor the Uni-Capitol Wash- General Cynthia Tinkham, the first female She was a founding member of the Commu- ington Internship Programme, (UCWIP). Our Oklahoma Army National Guard General Offi- nity Coalition for substance abuse Prevention great nation has benefited from the cross-cul- cer. and Treatment. In fact, she was the first staff tural exchange and dedication to public serv- person hired and developed the Coalition’s This is a tremendous accomplishment, but Prevention Network. That network brought to- ice that a group of remarkable Australian col- those who know her know that this is a long gether social service providers from South LA lege students have demonstrated during their overdue honor. to address substance abuse in the community. time on Capitol Hill. Brigadier General Tinkham joined the Okla- The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Pro- homa Army National Guard in 1989, a time Loretta had a towering passion for justice when female service was severely limited. She gramme champions the positive growth of and a caregiver’s attention to detail. She has seen the scope of female service change founded Healthy African American Families Australian undergraduate students through drastically over her 30 years of service. For (HAAF) in the wake of the 1992 Los Angeles leadership and development on key political most of her time in the Oklahoma Army Na- uprising to engage universities, think tanks, issues and in crucial policy areas. For two tional Guard, she has been either the first fe- and community members together to seek so- decades, UCWIP has matched some of the male or the only female in her position. lutions to longstanding health problems, in- most outstanding young leaders with offices in But she is not one to shy away from a chal- cluding the scourge of pre-term births in the the United States Congress. I am honored, lenge. Brigadier General Tinkham uses her African American community. For this work once again, to be a host this year. Though platform to encourage more women to be trail- she received two honorary doctorates and, blazers in their industries and especially in the last year, she received the UCLA Medal, the each program participant is unique, I am army. university’s highest honor, for her career of proud to say that the reaction to working with working to address inequalities in health and them is universally positive. Our interns are I congratulate Brigadier General Tinkham on health outcomes. known for being extremely bright, and their her promotion and look forward to seeing how she influences the future of the Oklahoma She is best known for co-developing meth- meaningful contributions regularly exceed our expectations. This has been especially true for Army National Guard and the future of women ods that give underserved communities a who serve. greater role in planning and implementing aca- our UCWIP intern, Somhita Chatterjee. Somhita came to us from the University of demic research. Community-Partnered f Participatory Research (CPPR) calls for trans- Melbourne, as an honor student pursuing Poli- parency, accountability and equal power-shar- tics, International Studies, Media and Commu- HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST ing between academics and communities. In nications. Over the past month, I have CHAD FULLER 2007, with UCLA professor Kenneth Wells, watched Somhita work as an incredible leader, she published the CCPR model in the Journal making assessments that are logical and well- HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK of the American Medical Association. thought out. She is dedicated and not afraid to OF NEW YORK In doing so, she demonstrated another tenet champion issues that are important to her. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of CPPR—that community members co-author She has also taught us so much about her research publications alongside academics. home country and the many values we have Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Loretta had that rare ability to serve as a in common. I have absolutely no doubt that Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise bridge between the worlds of policy and re- Somhita’s dynamic personality and skillset will today to honor the life, service and sacrifice of search, and the everyday lives of the people help her to be the best that she can be in all Army Specialist Chad Fuller. she cared about most. She mentored hun- Specialist Fuller was born April 8, 1979 in dreds of physicians, nurses, public health her future endeavors. Somhita’s generosity in serving Hoosiers, hard work, and positive the City of Potsdam, New York. In high practitioners, social scientists and community school, Chad was a star athlete and an avid members to do the same. Those people went presence have all been an incredible asset to our office, and we look forward to seeing her outdoorsman. He had a love for animals and on to become tenured faculty members at was a dedicated volunteer at the Potsdam Hu- future success. medical schools, state officials and senior ad- mane Society where he frequently walked and visers in Congress and the White House. Moreover, the program would not be where fed the animals in the shelter’s care. A native of Massachusetts, she earned a it is without a dedicated leader with a strong After graduating high school in 1998, Chad BA in psychology in 1963 and Master’s degree vision, and an unwavering spirit, making it all enlisted in the Army. On August 31, 2003, in criminal justice in 1972, both from North- possible. I would like to thank Eric Federing Specialist Fuller was on patrol in Afghanistan eastern University in Boston. She had been for his continued leadership as the director when his unit engaged Taliban guerillas near community faculty member at Charles R. Drew and founder of the Uni-Capitol Washington In- the Pakistan border. He was one of six snip- University of Medicine and Science since ternship Programme. Under Eric’s supervision, ers who came under fire during the early 2010. A former foster youth herself, she fos- we see individual U.S.–Australia relationships hours of ‘‘Operation Mountain Viper’’. Trag- tered 20 children in addition to raising her are thriving, forging new friendships that are a ically, Specialist Chad Fuller died from the in- daughter. She made a real difference in the juries he sustained during the attack. testament to our shared prosperity. Today’s world during her 77 years. On Sunday, February 17, The Potsdam Hu- political climate calls for a global vision, and I Loretta always insisted that ‘‘Everyone de- mane Society will be breaking ground on a am thankful that Eric continuously works to serves the right to live, everyone deserves new building that will allow them to improve good health care, and we are all responsible promote the exchange of views and ideas and expand their mission. That building will be for making it happen.’’ I mourn her passing among leaders of the future. It has been an dedicated in honor of Army Specialist Chad with all of those who loved her. I am grateful honor to have Somhita in our office, and I Fuller. On behalf of New York’s 21st District, for her compassion, her dedication, and the thank her for her hard work and commitment I want to join the Potsdam Humane Society in work to which she dedicated her life: to em- to public service. I wish her the best wherever honoring Specialist Chad Fuller’s life of serv- power families to lead truly healthy lives. her next journey may take her. ice to his community and this nation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13FE8.005 E13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E167 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF Ms. Weidner is being recognized for bring- CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISH- LIEUTENANT BOB MCMAHAN ing attention to the tragedy of childhood can- MENTS OF MR. CHRIS MOORE cer through a website, social media, speech- HON. DOUG COLLINS es, lobbying efforts, the recognition she has HON. JIM BANKS OF GEORGIA received as a top contender in several pag- OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eants, as well as being an ambassador for this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 13, 2019 cause. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Weidner a short while ago. I came away from Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to I rise today to honor the life of Lieutenant Bob our discussion very impressed with her in- celebrate the many accomplishments of Mr. McMahan. depth knowledge of government programs Chris Moore. The Fort Wayne Mayor recently Born in 1933, Lieutenant McMahan was a aimed at addressing childhood cancer as well proclaimed February 22, 2019, as Chris Moore decorated veteran of the . as her passion and character. Day in honor of his more than thirty years of He served as an Army Ranger and received distinguished service to the community. It’s crucial that we encourage and support Since 1989, Chris Moore has worked tire- many awards for his outstanding service, in- the kind of selfless contribution this young lessly to help his clients reach their financial cluding the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service woman has made. People of all ages need to goals and lead fiscally responsible lives. Chris Medal with a Silver Star, the Army Com- think more about how we, as individual citi- is regarded as someone who builds a relation- mendation Medal, Parachutist Badge, Ranger zens, can work together at the local level to ship of trust with each of his clients. This is Tab, Combat Infantry Badge, Permanent Air- shown in Moore & Associates Mission State- craft Crewman Badge, and Bronze Star ensure the health and vitality of our towns and ment which states, ‘‘our mission is to build a Medal, among others. neighborhoods. Volunteers like Ms. Weidner long-term relationship that is the result of Following his military service, Lieutenant are inspiring examples to all of us, and are those things money cannot buy: trust, purpose McMahan returned to Georgia where he con- among our brightest hopes for a better tomor- and accomplishment; to become and remain tinued his career in public service. Joining the row. our client’s most trusted team of advisors and Hall County Sheriff’s Department in 1973, he The program that brought this young role staff.’’ worked his way through the ranks from patrol- model to our attention—The Prudential Spirit Chris Moore has been a strong advocate man to lieutenant. In 1980, McMahan played of Community Awards—was created by Pru- and supporter of local charities. He donates an instrumental role in creating the first Hall dential Financial in partnership with the Na- his time and resources to ensuring that some County SWAT team. of the most vulnerable members in our com- His colleagues described him as a true tional Association of Secondary School Prin- munities are taken care of. He supports local leader and teacher, someone you could al- cipals in 1995 to impress upon all youth volun- charities such as Hope House, Shepherd’s ways count on. The Department would fre- teers that their contributions are critically im- House, Riley Children’s Hospital, and Mad An- quently approach McMahan with difficult tasks portant and highly valued, and to inspire other thony. He has been a proud sponsor of the because they knew he would ‘‘tackle them young people to follow their example. Over the Mad Anthony’s Children’s Foundation since with success.’’ He will forever be remembered past 24 years, the program has become the 1995, often a participant in their Pro-Am char- as a brother, mentor, motivator and father fig- nation’s largest youth recognition effort based ity golf outing. He is also a long-term fan, tick- ure to countless individuals in the Sheriff’s Of- solely on community service. It has honored et holder, and supporter of local sports includ- fice. more than 125,000 young volunteers at the ing the Fort Wayne Komets, Tincaps, and Mad Lieutenant McMahan was a remarkable man local, state and national level. Ants. who was beloved by many. He leaves behind I would like to thank Chris Moore for making a legacy of distinguished service to our coun- Madam Speaker, Ms. Weidner should be extremely proud to have been singled out from our community a better place and congratulate try and to our community. May he rest in him on this distinguished honor. peace. the thousands of dedicated volunteers who f f participated in this year’s program. I heartily applaud Ms. Weidner for her initiative in seek- HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. ALAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION ing to make her community a better place to CANTER live, and for the positive impact she has had HON. FRANK D. LUCAS on the lives of others. Her actions show that HON. TED LIEU OF OKLAHOMA young Americans can—and do—play impor- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tant roles in our communities, and that Amer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, February 13, 2019 ica’s community spirit continues to hold tre- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, on Friday, mendous promise for the future. Mr. TED LIEU of California. Madam Speak- February 8th, I was unavoidably detained. Had er, today I rise to celebrate the life of Mr. Alan I been present, I would have voted YEA on f Canter, who passed away on January 25, Roll Call No. 072; YEA on Roll Call No. 073; 2019 at the age of 82. Alan’s stewardship of YEA on Roll Call No. 074; and YEA on Roll PERSONAL EXPLANATION his family’s restaurant in California’s 33rd Con- Call No. 075. gressional District, Canter’s Deli, was crucial f in making it a fixture in Los Angeles culture HON. and a gathering place for people of all ages RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH OF MICHIGAN and degrees of fame. WEIDNER OF DIETERICH, ILLINOIS Born in Los Angeles on May 2, 1936, Alan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES started out as a mechanic, with a love for rac- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Wednesday, February 13, 2019 ing and tinkering with new ways to drive OF ILLINOIS faster. However, on the advice of his newly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise pregnant wife, Alan turned to the restaurant business in the 1950s, just as the deli ex- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 today regarding missed votes. Had I been present for roll call vote number 76, on Motion panded from its original Boyle Heights loca- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, tion, opened in 1931, to the Fairfax district. congratulate a young student from my district Though he started as a pickle packer and H.R. 1065, the Social Media Use in Media who has achieved national recognition for ex- delivery boy, Alan eventually took over his emplary volunteer service in her community. Clearance Investigations Act, I would have family’s deli and dedicated nearly every wak- Ms. Elizabeth Weidner of Dieterich has been voted ‘‘yay.’’ Had I been present for roll call ing minute over the next six decades to his named one of the top honorees in Illinois by vote number 77, on Motion to Suspend the customers, sometimes working 18-hour shifts the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 1079, the in a day. Alan took on all of it, even the seem- Awards program, an annual honor conferred Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic ingly menial tasks, like cutting fruit, pickling, on the most impressive student volunteers in Services for Constituents Act, I would have selecting ingredients, and tending to the kitch- each state and the District of Columbia. voted ‘‘yay.’’ en equipment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.004 E13FEPT1 E168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2019 Alan’s mechanical expertise, learned from ordinator for the National Baptist Association’s IN RECOGNITION OF THE KNIGHTS his years racing and fixing cars, kept the place Deacon’s Ministry, provides training to various OF LITHUANIA COUNCIL 143 AND running even when a machine acted up. As church Deacon Boards in the Maryland, Vir- THE 101ST ANNIVERSARY OF the family patriarch for so many years, Alan ginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania area and LITHUANIA INDEPENDENCE taught his children how to run the business served in several leadership roles with the just as his father taught him. Caucus of Black Aging through the Maryland HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Canter’s Deli, ‘‘the soul of Fairfax Avenue,’’ State Department of Aging. OF PENNSYLVANIA served not only its neighbors, but also post- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concert crowds, musicians, actors, and even Mr. Speaker, Deacon Hart has a deep love presidents. Additionally, his selflessness and for family. He is a devoted father and hus- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 humor touched all who encountered him. band.Throughout his life, he has had a ‘‘heart’’ Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise Alan is survived by his wife; son, Marc; for helping others. He is the recipient of sev- today to honor the Knights of Lithuania Coun- daughter, Jacqueline; and five grandchildren. I eral awards and recognitions as a result of his cil 143 as they celebrate the 101st Anniver- hope that Alan’s family takes comfort in know- military and civilian employment, church work, sary of Lithuania’s independence. The Knights ing that his family’s legacy will live on in the and community volunteerism. I ask my col- of Lithuania is an organization of Roman memories of all the customers he served and leagues to join me in honoring him on the oc- Catholic men and women of Lithuanian ances- the high standards he worked so hard to es- casion of his 90th Birthday. try located in Pittston, Pennsylvania. tablish. Organized on April 27, 1913, the Knights of f f Lithuania was originally established as a youth organization. Its mission was to unite young HONORING FILMORE WILLIAM IN RECOGNITION OF MR. PATRICK Lithuanians living in the United States, pre- HART THOMPSON serve Lithuanian culture, and restore freedom to Lithuania, which, at the time, was divided HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS between Russia and Germany. OF MARYLAND HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN In more recent times, it has become a fam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily organization. St. Casimir, patron saint of OF VIRGINIA Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Lithuania’s youth, is honored as the organiza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion’s patron. ‘‘For God and Country,’’ is the Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise to motto of Knights of Lithuania, and its members honor my constituent, Filmore William Hart. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 keep an appreciation of the Lithuanian lan- Mr. Hart was born on December 20, 1928 in Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise guage and culture alive, while also stressing Wheeling, VA to Gretchen Hart Morton. the importance of Roman Catholic beliefs. today in recognition of Patrick (Pat) Thompson Filmore graduated from Dunbar High School in It is an honor to recognize the Knights of Washington, D.C. and attended Morgan State and his service to Virginia’ s First District. Lithuania as they celebrate 101 years of Lith- University in the great city of Baltimore, MD. Pat earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public uanian independence. I am grateful for their He remains an active member of Morgan Policy Studies and Master of Arts in Christian work preserving Lithuanian traditions for the State’s Alumni Association. Studies from Duke University in North Caro- citizens of the Greater Pittston. I wish their Mr. Hart served his country with honor. He lina. Pat served as the Director of Basketball membership all the best as they continue their retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Ser- Operations for Duke Men’s Basketball team important mission. geant and later from the Social Security Ad- and continues to remind my staff that Duke is f ministration as well. a powerhouse for basketball. Upon graduation He married the late Marion Kahn White on CONGRATULATING THIS YEAR’S from Duke, Pat commissioned into the United May 17, 1953. During their forty-six-year CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN union, they were blessed with four children— States Army Reserves as a military intel- YOUTH CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE Sandra Lynn Hart-Harris, Jocelyn Kahn Hart- ligence officer, deploying to Afghanistan in Lovelace, Philmore James Hart, and Gerard support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Cur- ´ rently, Pat serves as a Captain in the United HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA Roderick Hart—as well as nine grandchildren OF ARIZONA States Army Reserves. and four great-grandchildren. The Lord smiled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Filmore again and he married Elaine Harris Pat began as my Military Legislative Assist- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 on June 3, 2017. The family circle has ex- ant in February 2016 and will be concluding panded with the inclusion of Elaine’s four adult his tenure in February 2019. During his three Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I rise children—Larry Harris, Cathy Harris-Blackwell, years serving Virginia’s First District, Pat has today to recognize and congratulate the im- Michael Harris, Allison Harris-Owens—and helped me as a staff liaison to the House pressive accomplishments of five Native eight grandchildren. Armed Services Committee but specifically American youth who were chosen as this Filmore has been an active member of aiding in my role as Seapower and Projection year’s Center for Native American Youth Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD Forces Subcommittee Chairman and Readi- Champions for Change. for over sixty years and continues to serve in The Aspen Institute’s Center for Native ness Subcommittee Chairman. Pat provided numerous capacities including Chairman of American Youth, or CNAY, will celebrate its me with guidance as Congress seeks to ad- the Deacon Ministry, member of the Samuel seventh cohort of CNAY Champions for B. Redd Scholarship Committee and Triple L vance the United States Navy mission of in- Change through a series of recognition events Senior Ministry, Sunday School teacher, and creasing fleet size to 355 ships, promoting an and leadership development trainings in van driver. His favorite scripture is Psalms increase in submarines to combat foreign en- Washington, D.C. this week. 27:1, which says ‘‘The Lord is my light and my emies, improving sailor training, and increas- Today we recognize Autumn Adams, Con- salvation whom shall I fear.’’ His favorite song ing military readiness. federated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama is ‘‘On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand.’’ Pat exercises the Army values every day Nation, Shandiin Herrera, Navajo Nation, He actively participates in several commu- with his service before self-mentality shown Madison White, Mohawk Nation at nity sponsored programs such as scout troop through his dedication and work ethic. I would Akwesasne, Charitie Ropati, Native Village of master. He has been a leader of the Forest like to thank Pat for the fantastic job he’s done Kongiganak, and Adam Soulor, The Mohegan Park Baseball Little League, serving as team over the past 3 years. I wish Pat the best as Tribe, who will serve as representatives of the coach, league President, Vice President, and he continues his journey on the other side of next generation of leaders in Indian Country Treasurer. His commitment was evident as he the Capitol as National Security Advisor for for the next year. From Alaska to Connecticut, continued to volunteer his services for years and now Washington, D.C., these impressive Senator ROGER WICKER. after his sons’ participation in the league. young leaders advocate on issues like Mr. Hart served four years as President of Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in decolonizing education standards, supporting the Troy B. Lewis Layman’s League, an Auxil- recognizing Patrick Thompson for his dedi- victims of sexual assault, and improving child iary to the United Baptist Convention of Mary- cated service to Virginia’s First District. May welfare systems. land, Inc., and continues to participate in this God bless Pat as he continues his career in For their dedication to their communities organization. He has also been Regional Co- public service. and as leaders to their peers, I would like to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.009 E13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E169 congratulate them as they continue their hon- weather information that we rely on daily for and three grandsons Robert, Joshua and Eli- orable work. comfort and accessibility. Madam Speaker, jah. f these employees worked tirelessly for the PO3 Charles Pope is an honorable Amer- good of their country, even when their govern- ican, having served our great nation in a time PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment wasn’t working for them. of war, the State of New Jersey, his commu- Unfortunately, this lack of pay required nity and his service to the public for over a HON. JASON CROW working families to turn to food banks, food half century merits our collective appreciation. OF COLORADO pantries and other charitable organizations. Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These incredible civic organizations, including honoring Petty Officer Third Class Charles Wednesday, February 13, 2019 many faith-based organizations and places of Warren Pope for his contributions and dedica- worship, are the lifeblood of our local commu- tion to the safety of our nation. Mr. CROW. Madam Speaker, on February nities. Their life-saving services during this dif- f 11, 2019, I was unable to be present to cast ficult time will not be forgotten. my vote on the Social Media Use in Clearance Moving forward, I am committed to working PERSONAL EXPLANATION Investigations Act (H.R. 1065) and the Cre- with my colleagues in a bipartisan fashion to ating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Serv- prevent future government shutdowns at all HON. JACKIE WALORSKI ices for Constituents Act (H.R. 1079). Had I costs so that no Americans—including federal OF INDIANA been present for roll calls No. 76 and 77, I workers and citizens who rely on critical gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘aye’’ for both measures. ernment services—will have to suffer the con- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 f sequences of another government shutdown. To quote the late civil rights icon Martin Lu- Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, on Mon- IN RECOGNITION OF THE OUT- ther King, Jr.: ‘‘The ultimate measure of a man day, February 11, I was unavoidably detained STANDING SERVICE BY FEDERAL is not where he stands in moments of comfort due to inclement weather. Had I been present, WORKERS DURING THE LONGEST and convenience, but where he stands at I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 76, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN times of challenge and controversy.’’ In this and YEA on Roll Call No. 77. AMERICAN HISTORY moment of severe controversy, and in the face f of extraordinary challenges, federal workers PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI persevered for the betterment of their commu- OF ILLINOIS nity. I want to recognize the vital work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sacrifice of these brave Americans. Their out- HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP Wednesday, February 13, 2019 standing performance during the shutdown will OF OHIO always be remembered. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Madam Speaker, f today I rise to honor the federal workers, both Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in my district and across the country, who CHARLES WARREN POPE Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, on Feb- went without pay during the government shut- ruary 8, 2019, I was unable to be in attend- down. HON. DONALD NORCROSS ance for votes on the House floor due to the Across the country, about 800,000 federal OF NEW JERSEY funeral of my constituent, Detective Bill Brewer employees went without pay for 35 days dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Clermont County Sheriff’s Department, ing the shutdown from December 22nd to Jan- who selflessly gave his life in the line of duty uary 25th. This wrongheaded situation was Wednesday, February 13, 2019 on February 2, 2019. hard on all the affected workers, but it was Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise Had I been present, I would have voted particularly difficult for the 110,000 affected today to honor United States Navy Veteran, YEA on Roll Call No. 72; YEA on Roll Call No. federal employees who earn $50,000 or less Petty Officer Third Class Charles Warren 73; YEA on Roll Call No. 74; and YEA on Roll annually. Despite not being paid, more than Pope of Somerdale in New Jersey’s First Con- Call No. 75. 420,000 employees were required to work for gressional District. f weeks on end. Worse still, these employees PO3 Pope was born in Hope Mills, North had to live with the uncertainty of not knowing Carolina on August 22, 1946. He joined the IN RECOGNITION OF PATTI when the shutdown would end, and when they Navy in 1966 and during the Vietnam War he MONTALBANO, UNICAN OF THE would be paid again. Furloughs and delayed was stationed on the USS Saratoga, an air- YEAR FOR UNICO NATIONAL paychecks are not the right way to treat our craft carrier. During this time, he worked as a SCRANTON CHAPTER hard-working employees who provide critical Yeoman to the Chaplain and earned the rank services to Americans across the country, and of Petty Officer Third Class. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT they are the wrong way to run an effective and Upon his return to the United States he was OF PENNSYLVANIA functioning government. stationed in the Philadelphia Naval Yard for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Despite a misguided lapse in appropriations, maintenance and repairs. In 1972, PO3 Pope many workers in my community and nation- made the decision to serve his community as Wednesday, February 13, 2019 wide admirably and dutifully continued working a law enforcement officer with the Somerdale Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise without pay. Air traffic controllers at the Police Department. After thirty years of pro- today in honor of Patti Montalbano, who will O’Hare International Airport, and other Amer- tecting the lives and property of citizens, PO3 be named Unican of the Year by the UNICO ican airports, worked without pay to ensure Pope retired as Chief of Police in 2002. National Scranton Chapter. She, along with planes could take off and land safely. TSA Afterwards, PO3 Pope continued his lifelong her husband, Bob, will be honored on Feb- Agents worked without pay so that Americans public service career with the New Jersey ruary 23, 2019 during the annual UNICO could travel safely, keeping our economy thriv- State Assembly, Sergeant at Arms. Mean- Charity Ball. ing. IRS and Treasury employees worked while, for more than a decade and a half he Patti Montalbano was born in Scranton to without pay to ensure our constituents could was a substitute teacher, primarily in the spe- Alfonso and the late Lucy Coviello Giambrone. process their tax returns and plan for their fi- cial education classroom at Sterling High She graduated from St. Anthony of Padua nancial security. HUD employees worked with- School. Grade School and St. Paul’s High School. She out pay so that society’s most vulnerable, our After his service to the United States Armed then went on to receive her Registered Nurse low-income and senior citizens, had safe Force concluded, PO3 Pope’s contributions to diploma from Mercy Hospital School of Nurs- housing. USDA employees worked without our country continued through his service to ing at the University of Scranton and a Bach- pay so that our food would be inspected, and the community, as a volunteer with the elor of Science from Trinity University. Patti’s so working families could receive food aid, Somerdale Fire Department, serving on the hospital nursing career was spent in obstet- preserving public health and family wellbeing. Somerdale Planning & Zoning Board and rics, newborn nurseries, and the neonatal ICU. Employees at the National Park Service presently he serves as the President of the She then moved to community health nursing worked without pay to protect our sacred pub- Somerdale Fire Department. at the Pennsylvania Department of Health. lic spaces. National Weather Service Employ- Petty Officer Charles Warren Pope has four She was a member of several health-related ees worked without pay to provide critical daughters, Dawn, Amy, Meredith and Carrie, networking groups in Lackawanna and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.013 E13FEPT1 E170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2019 Luzerne Counties and a part-time hospital clin- additionally gave back to his community as countless emergency situations, always with ical instructor in newborn care at Penn State Board Director of King William County Emer- an eagerness to help and a willingness to Scranton Campus. Following 25 years of serv- gency Ministries and worked for many years comfort those who are faced with unfortunate ice Patti retired from the Pennsylvania Depart- with its Christmas Wishes program to provide circumstances. ment of Health as the school health consult- gifts for those less fortunate during the holi- Jason has spent his career safeguarding the ant, where she served over 59 school districts. days. wellbeing of his fellow citizens and improving Patti joined the Ladies Auxiliary to the Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in re- the safety of his community, which has made UNICO National Scranton Chapter in 2006 membrance of Herbert ‘‘Herb’’ Lewis White, Jr. him a cornerstone of Pottsville. He is a truly and then the Chapter proper in 2009. Patti Words cannot express our gratitude. May God valued member of his community and serves was very committed to the work of the Auxil- bless Herbert White and his family, Herb’s as an example for his peers and younger gen- iary and was instrumental in its reorganization wife, Marian, and I look forward to seeing his erations to follow. in 2011 and 2012. After serving as President selfless contributions to our community con- On behalf of Pennsylvania’s 9th Congres- of the Auxiliary for three consecutive years, tinue to live on in his name. sional District and the U.S. House of Rep- she joined the Auxiliary Board of Directors and f resentatives, I want to extend my sincerest was elected its President. Patti co-chairs the thanks to Jason for his dedicated and brave Scranton UNICO Friday Bake Sale at St. Jo- RECOGNIZING THE SELFLESS WORK OF MARTHA COLEY service to Pottsville. We wish him the best as seph’s Center Summer Festival with her hus- he embarks on this next chapter in life. band. In recognition of her extraordinary vol- unteerism and service, Patti received the Al HON. DOUG COLLINS f Dante Award in 2012. OF GEORGIA Patti and Bob Montalbano will be married IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF JUSTICE BILL for 50 years this November. They are the Wednesday, February 13, 2019 CUNNINGHAM proud parents of Lori Montalbano Nozzi, who is also a dedicated member of UNICO’s Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Scranton Chapter and the Ladies Auxiliary. I rise today to recognize the admirable work of HON. ANDY BARR They currently reside in Dunmore, Pennsyl- a fellow Northeast Georgian, Ms. Martha OF KENTUCKY vania and are active members of St. Anthony Coley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Padua Church. Ms. Coley began caring for foster children It is an honor to recognize Patti and Bob as thirty-three years ago, and has since cared for Wednesday, February 13, 2019 they jointly accept the Unican of the Year over 100 children in her home in Hall County, Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Award from the Scranton Chapter of UNICO Georgia. In June of 2016, Ms. Coley’s house honor a special man, Justice Bill Cunningham. National. May they continue to work for tragically caught fire and burned to the Cunningham retired on February 1 from the UNICO and the people across Northeast ground, forcing her to start from scratch and Kentucky Supreme Court. He is among the Pennsylvania for many fruitful years to come. completely rebuild. But that did not stop her two longest serving justices in Kentucky his- f from welcoming children back into her home tory. just six months later, as soon as she moved Justice Cunningham is from Lyon County, IN REMEMBRANCE OF MR. HER- in. Kentucky. He is a graduate of Murray State BERT ‘‘HERB’’ LEWIS WHITE, JR. Ms. Coley’s willingness to foster teenagers University and the University Of Kentucky Col- makes her an especially valuable foster par- lege Of Law. Cunningham began his career in ent. She says that the most rewarding part of HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN public service in 1974 as the city attorney for being a foster parent is when she has the op- OF VIRGINIA Eddyville, KY, where he served until 1991. He portunity to witness her foster children suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also served as the Public Defender for the ceeding after they have left her home, and Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Kentucky State Penitentiary from 1974 to often times giving back to their community, 1976. He went on to serve as the Common- Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise just as she has done for many years. The wealth’s Attorney for the 56th Judicial District today in recognition of Herbert ‘‘Herb’’ Lewis hardest part of fostering, she says, is when from 1976 to 1988, where his peers voted him White, Jr., who passed away on January 27, they eventually leave her home. as Outstanding Commonwealth Attorney of 2019. Herbert was 77 years old. The State of Georgia has approximately Kentucky. In 1991, he was elected to the Cir- Herbert ‘‘Herb’’ Lewis White, Jr. was known 14,400 children living in foster homes, which is cuit Court. While he was Circuit Judge, he re- for his love for his community which kept him why we are especially fortunate to have citi- quested and set up a makeshift courtroom in active in various organizations. He, along with zens like Ms. Coley serving our communities. the Eddyville Penitentiary, avoiding the risk of four others, founded King William Rescue All children deserve the opportunity to lead escape when transporting prisoners and sav- Squad (now King William Volunteer Fire and a happy and healthy life, free from any type of ing money for the Commonwealth of Ken- Rescue) in 1963 and was instrumental in add- abuse or mistreatment, and I want to thank tucky. On one occasion while doing his court- ing the fire department to the organization in Ms. Martha Coley for the many lives she has room duties, an inmate charged him and phys- 1965. Herb remained an active member in the touched. ically assaulted him. In 2006, Cunningham organization for more than 20 years. White f also volunteered with the Mattaponi Volunteer was elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court. Rescue Squad for several years. He assisted HONORING THE SERVICE OF MR. In addition to being a lawyer, judge, and jus- the county with zoning as the chairman of the JASON WITMIER tice, Cunningham was a prolific author and King William County Board of Zoning Appeals published several books, mostly on Kentucky for 36 years and redistricting matters as a HON. DANIEL MEUSER history. One of his books details the history of member of the redistricting committee for two OF PENNSYLVANIA the state penitentiary at Eddyville, including the major prison riot at Eddyville in the 1920’s years. Herb also helped maintain and refresh IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the county’s historical properties as director of in which several people were kilIed, including the King William County Historical Society Wednesday, February 13, 2019 one of Cunningham’s ancestors. He also board during the renovation of the historical Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, it is with wrote a book on the tobacco wars of West Acquinton Church Project and old jail at the great respect and admiration that I rise today Kentucky in the 1920’s. courthouse. Herb was involved with the county to recognize the dedicated service of Jason Justice Cunningham is married to Paula and Ruritan Club and was active in the construc- Witmier, Assistant Fire Chief of the Pottsville they have five sons. Cunningham is a veteran tion of the new Ruritan Community Building Fire Department and President of the Good In- of the United States Army, serving on deploy- and Park. Herb held 22 years of perfect at- tent Fire Company. Jason is ending his tenure ments to Germany, Vietnam, and Korea. I tendance with the club. Herb also served as after bravely serving the city of Pottsville and thank him for his service in uniform. I also director of the Prevent Blindless Mid-Atlantic its residents for over twenty-five years. thank him for his long career in the courtroom, organization and chairman of the organiza- An exceptional public servant, Jason has fighting for justice and serving with integrity. tion’s board for two years, a member of the acted with pride, humility, and courage as a After years of service, Justice Cunningham Joppa Lodge No. 40 AF and AM and a de- firefighter since 1991 and as Assistant Fire has earned a well-deserved retirement I join voted member of Colosse Baptist Church. He Chief for ten years. He has responded to other Kentuckians in wishing him all the best.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.019 E13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E171 RECOGNIZING THE YOWELL on their first flight; now, they fly upwards of Through its decades of service, Eastside FAMILY ninety service members on each trip and have Church has earned its place as a trusted had over eight thousand veterans participate source of hope and comfort in the San Jose HON. JOHN R. CARTER in the program over the past ten years. community. As the Eastside Church of God in OF TEXAS In 2015, Ms. Pettinato was honored by The Christ enjoys its 50th Golden Anniversary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chicago Tribune as one of their ‘‘ Remarkable Celebration, I join in congratulating them and Women’’ in a series of profiles written about wishing them the best for the next 50 years Wednesday, February 13, 2019 inspiring women in the area. Mary’ s feature and beyond. Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I focused on her love of family, and how that f rise today to recognize the Yowell family, who passion led to the creation of the Chicago have been an integral part of our Central chapter of Honor Flight with three other HONORING THE LIFE OF BISHOP Texas community since 1951. Across the women. VAIFANUA SUIAVA years, the Yowells have tirelessly served the In the Tribune article, Ms. Pettinato offered MULITAUAOPELE public through their participation in numerous an anecdote that demonstrates the achieve- civic organizations. Killeen and all Central ment of Honor Flight Chicago. She recalls, ‘‘I HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN Texas owe much to these devoted individuals. was with one man, he was 92, and he was RADEWAGEN The Yowell family’s commitment to investing struggling with some things and having a OF AMERICAN SAMOA their gifts, talents, and abilities to improve tough day. As we got off the plane on the re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Central Texas is a deeply held creed that turn for the welcome home celebration—he Wednesday, February 13, 2019 speaks to the generosity and activism of true (had been) in a wheelchair the entire day—he and devoted public servants. Civic-minded said, ‘‘I want to walk.’’ And he got out of his Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise leaders like them work tirelessly to improve wheelchair and he had someone on his left today to honor the life of Bishop Vaifanua their communities, leading them to new and someone on his right and we were hold- Suiava Mulitauaopele. He was a friend of heights and positioning them to continue into ing him very firmly and he walked through this many years, a trusted adviser, and a re- a bright future. procession. Someone leaned over and said, spected leader to our Samoan people in the Starting with the late Bill Yowell, this proud ‘‘Bob, how was your day?’’ And he stopped islands and in the U.S. family has committed their time and consider- and said, ‘‘I’ve never been to heaven, but I’m A native of Laulii, American Samoa, Bishop able energies to a wide range of civic causes, guessing today was mighty close.’’ Mulitauaopele lived a full and joyful life in the ranging from education to veterans to eco- Madam Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues service of the Lord, and he was a blessing to nomic development. Their impacts on the re- to join me in recognizing the ten years of dedi- far more people than any of us will ever know. gion are vast, ever-lasting, and cannot be cation Ms. Pettinato has shown to the vet- Even as we feel a sense of loss at his pass- overstated. erans of Chicago. Through the Honor Flight ing, we know he would be the first to comfort Some go through life wondering if they have experience, she has brought joy to many of us. Our hearts are with his dear wife Eva, the made a difference. The Yowell family does not our country’s heroes. rest of his family and his many friends. He served our country as well as his have that problem. Their passion and selfless f commitment to make Central Texas a better church, and retired from the U.S. Army as a place is an example to us all. We cannot HONORING THE EASTSIDE CHURCH decorated Veteran of the Vietnam War. He thank them enough for the immeasurable im- OF GOD IN CHRIST OF THE CITY gave 20 years of service to medical missions pact they have made. God bless them always. OF SAN JOSE in Samoa, and was engaged in an ongoing clinic project at the time of his passing that will f HON. ZOE LOFGREN be of great help to our people. He was a spiritual and community leader, RECOGNIZING MARY PETTINATO, OF CALIFORNIA CEO OF HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO and always a man of great faith, compassion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and integrity. He brought honor to our Samoan HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Wednesday, February 13, 2019 people. Bishop Mulitauaopele will be missed, and his life is worthy of our best memories. OF ILLINOIS Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise to At the service, Pastors Salt and their con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to the Eastside Church of God in Christ (Eastside Church), whose ministry gregation sang beautiful Samoan hymns, and Wednesday, February 13, 2019 serves the City of San Jose through service it was livestreamed to be available anywhere Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today and prayer. On February 17, 2019, the he was known. to recognize Mary Pettinato and her contribu- Eastside Church will celebrate a true mile- In addition to his wife, Eva Gonzalez tions to our community, our city, and our coun- stone, its 50th anniversary. I would like to Mulitauaopele, Bishop Pele was also survived try throughout her distinguished service as the commend the Eastside Church for its half a by his son Anthony V. Mulitauaopele (Lauren) CEO of Honor Flight Chicago. Founded in century of fellowship and leadership in the of Inman, SC, and two daughters, Jennifer 2008, Honor Flight Chicago provides a once in San Jose community. Cotton (Nikko) of West Columbia, SC, Laura a lifetime opportunity for Chicago-area vet- Founded by Pastor and Superintendent Frick (Ted) of Little Mountain, SC. erans of World War II and the Korean War by Sherman Harris, the Eastside Church has He also had six grandchildren: Victor, Grant, flying them to Washington, DC to visit memo- been at the heart of its members most impor- Marla, Chloe, Callie, and Cash; and his sister, rials dedicated to their service. tant priorities—family and faith. It serves to in- Sua Peko; and two godchildren, Lautofa and Following Ms. Pettinato’s graduation from spire, uplift and gather all those who seek a Sam. Finally, his two beloved dogs were Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of deeper connection with God, and their com- Buddy and Sammi. Management in 2008, she cofounded the Chi- munity. It offers an opportunity to worship in Thank you and goodbye (Soifua). cago chapter of Honor Flight. This idea came community with others and serve others. f after Mary asked of her father: ‘‘If you were on In 1979, Eastside Church moved to the East TRIBUTE TO PATRICK DEVLIN your deathbed, what’s one thing you would San Jose after outgrowing their previous loca- wish you’d done during your lifetime?’’ He an- tion. The Church quickly became a beacon of HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN swered that his wish was to visit the World hope and help to the Eastside through their OF SOUTH CAROLINA War II Memorial in Washington. On the subse- Outreach Ministry, providing clothing and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quent trip they took to the Memorial, Mary was household goods for families in need and their inspired to not only provide this opportunity to Food Ministry Program, which distributes Wednesday, February 13, 2019 her father, but also to thousands of other vet- boxes of food to over 100 families on a weekly Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise erans living in Chicago who might never have basis. They take special care to provide re- today to pay tribute to a dedicated public serv- the chance to visit this and other historic sources and activities for children in the com- ant and long-time Congressional aide, Patrick monuments. munity with the Back to School backpack pro- J. Devlin, Sr. Patrick is retiring after 31 years During the decade that Ms. Pettinato served gram and the Sherman Harris Youth Center. of Congressional service this month, and I as CEO of Honor Flight Chicago, the organi- The Center offers pre-school for low-income offer him a heartfelt thanks for his contribu- zation organized 88 flights from Chicago to families, sports facilities and a venue for com- tions and wish him well in his future endeav- Washington. They started with sixty veterans munity functions. ors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.024 E13FEPT1 E172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2019 Patrick was born in Fairfax, Virginia and is perintendent of Highline Public School District I join the people of Killeen in saluting the in- the youngest of six children of the late-LTC on being named the 2018 National Super- credible service of the Beck family. They’ve John J. Devlin (U.S. Army) and Nancy L. intendent of The Year by the National School positively impacted the lives of thousands and Devlin of Fairfax. He credits his father, a hero Foundations Association (NSFA). The award there’s no doubt that Central Texas is a better of World War II and the Korean War, as his recognizes superintendents who through vi- place because of them. I salute their work, inspiration to pursue a career in public service. sionary leadership and collaboration, develop share their love of community, and wish them A talented athlete and fierce competitor, Pat- partnership with their education foundation nothing but the best for the future. rick earned a football scholarship to Carroll which grants all students the opportunity of f College in Helena, Montana and graduated success. with a bachelor’s degree in political science Dr. Enfield has extensive experience in edu- IN HONOR OF JOSHUA LAU AND from Virginia Tech. cation leadership, having served in several NYMBL SYSTEMS He began his career as an intern and land- leadership roles across three states since ed his first job on Capitol Hill straight out of 2003. She is a former high school teacher of HON. ANDY BARR college, working as a staff assistant on the English, Journalism, and English Language OF KENTUCKY U.S. House Armed Services Committee under Learning. Dr. Enfield attended University of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the leadership of Chairman Les Aspin. He California, Berkeley before earning master’s Wednesday, February 13, 2019 went on to spend three years working on de- degrees from both Stanford and Harvard Uni- fense policy as a legislative assistant to Texas versity. In addition, she holds a doctorate in Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Representative Jim Chapman, and then Administration, Planning, and Social Policy honor Joshua Lau, a Kentucky entrepreneur. served as legislative director for Connecticut from the Urban Superintendents Program at Mr. Lau is a first generation Asian-American Representative ROSA DELAURO, a leader in . Prior to joining Highline from Lexington, Kentucky. His company, the fight to protect Medicare, Medicaid and Public Schools in 2012, Dr. Enfield served as Nymbl Systems, has been selected as a Top school lunches. Patrick spent the next 11 the Chief Academic Officer, and the Interim 10 Small Business in the United States by years as Legislative Director for my good Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. America’s Small Business Development Cen- friend North Carolina Representative Bob NSFA selected Dr. Enfield based on her ad- ters and is the first Kentucky business to re- Etheridge, working to strengthen public vocacy efforts, commitment to her students, ceive this prestigious recognition. schools in America. and work with the Highline Schools Founda- Mr. Lau is a 2012 graduate of the University In 2008, Patrick moved to the Senate side tion. During her tenure as Superintendent, Dr. of Kentucky. Following graduation, he entered where he served two years as Communica- Enfield has overseen the renovation of school the field of information technology. One of his tions Director for U.S Senator JON TESTER facilities, promoted technology and media lit- first clients was an independently owned pros- from Montana, the only dirt farmer in the eracy, and developed a strategic plan to make thetic and orthotic provider that serves a large United States Senate. Bob Etheridge brought all Highline public schools inclusive and cul- veteran patient population. Working for them him back to the House to serve as his Chief turally responsive. led Lau to fill an important need for an im- of Staff in 2010. Following Bob’s departure Dr. Enfield’s commitment to the students is proved medical records software platform. The from Congress, Patrick joined my staff in 2011 clear. She has made it her mission to know innovation and efficiency he brought to his cli- as Communications Director for the Assistant every student by name, strength, and need. ent allowed them to spend time better serving Democratic Leader office. Under her leadership Highline Public School’s their patients. Patrick has played various leadership roles high school graduation rates continue to im- Josh Lau and Chad Feinberg co-founded working on Democratic Congressional staffs prove. Dr. Enfield promotes the teaching of Nymbl Systems in April of 2017. They provide under a diverse group of members. As a critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a cloud-based, monthly subscription applica- member of my senior staff, he has been inti- has made it her mission to properly prepare all tion that schedules appointments, keeps pa- mately involved in my work on the so-called 19,000 Highline Public School students for the tient records, and bills insurance companies. Supercommittee to determine budget priorities, future. Since their founding, they have raised approxi- the conceptualization of the Background Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure mately $2.8 million in revenue. They exemplify Check Completion Act to combat the prolifera- that I recognize Dr. Enfield as the 2018 Na- the entrepreneurs that are the very engine of tion of gun violence, and the promotion of the tional Superintendent of The Year and cele- economic growth in America. Small busi- 10–20–30 formula to target federal resources brate her longtime commitment to education. nesses such as Nymbl Systems are at the into communities of need. He is a superior f heart of our nation’s economy and I commend writer, strategist and institutionalist. His profes- RECOGNIZING THE BECK FAMILY Mr. Lau and his colleagues for their business sionalism, expertise and loyalty have been the OF KILLEEN, TEXAS success and their recognition by the Small hallmarks of his service on Capitol Hill. Business Development Center. He is married to Helen Devlin, and they HON. JOHN R. CARTER f have two teen-aged sons, Patrick, Jr. and Mi- OF TEXAS IN RECOGNITION OF STANLEY J. chael. Patrick Sr. has served as a guest lec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DUDRICK, M.D. turer at the Govern- ment Affairs Institute and as a Senate Press Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Secretaries Association board member. He Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT currently serves on the board of the Fort Hunt I’m both proud and honored to recognize the OF PENNSYLVANIA Youth Athletic Association, where he has been Beck family of Killeen, TX. For decades, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Becks have made invaluable contributions to- a youth sports coach for many years. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- ward making Central Texas a great place to leagues to join me in expressing our sincere call home. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise thanks for the service Patrick Devlin has ren- Thriving communities rely on devoted public today to honor Stanley J. Dudrick, M.D., Pro- dered to the United States Congress. May his servants like the Beck family who work tire- fessor of Surgery at the Geisinger Common- retirement be productive and fulfilling. lessly across a variety of civic causes. Wheth- wealth School of Medicine. Dr. Dudrick is an outstanding innovator in the medical field who f er it’s supporting our brave veterans or active- duty warriors, boosting local economic growth, has contributed to the health and survival of RECOGNIZING DR. SUSAN ENFIELD or ensuring the region benefits from elite edu- millions around the world through his pio- AS 2018 NATIONAL SUPER- cation facilities, the Becks have rolled up their neering innovations. He is recognized as one INTENDENT OF THE YEAR sleeves and done the hard work to turn of the top 50 most influential physicians in his- dreams into reality. tory for his groundbreaking research. Because HON. ADAM SMITH They don’t do any of this for publicity or per- of his work, the lives of an estimated ten mil- OF WASHINGTON sonal gain. Their devotion to community is lion children have been saved, and adults with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about ensuring Killeen and Central Texas re- a wide range of conditions have benefited. main an active and vibrant place to call home. Dr. Dudrick is best known for his develop- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Their commitment to service before self truly ment of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Also Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, reflects the very best of the generous Texas known as intravenous hyperalimentation (IVH), I rise to congratulate Dr. Susan Enfield, Su- spirit. TPN is a specialized central venous feeding

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.028 E13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E173 technique and is considered a breakthrough the Baptist church and dedicated servant to CONGRATULATING HADDAD’S accomplishment in the development of modern his community, for 20 years of leadership at WEST PEORIA MARKET ON 100 surgery. In fact, Dr. Dudrick’s invention has the Delaware Valley Baptist Church. YEARS IN BUSINESS been acknowledged as one of the three most Dr. Betner has led Delaware Valley Baptist important advancements in surgery of the past Church through a remarkable period of revital- HON. CHERI BUSTOS century, along with open heart surgery and ization over the past 20 years, which has OF ILLINOIS organ transplantation. grown the congregation’s ability to positively IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to his contribution to the ad- impact their community. Under Dr. Betner’s Wednesday, February 13, 2019 vancement of medical practices, Dr. Dudrick is leadership, the church has grown spiritually, an accomplished medical writer. He has au- as well as in size. He has led Delaware Valley Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today thored or co-authored works that have re- Baptist Church to build and expand into a new to recognize Haddad’s West Peoria Market for ceived 2,535 scientific reference citations, the worship center and has aided in the spiritual celebrating 100 years in business. Haddad’s most for any general surgeon in medical lit- development of countless men and women. has been a staple in Peoria since it first erature. Dr. Dudrick’s over 700 published Dr. Betner also serves as a denominational opened its doors in 1919. works address a variety of topics related to leader within the Baptist Resource Network Haddad’s West Peoria Market has held its the care and management of surgical patients, (BRN) of Pennsylvania and South Jersey, own as an independently-run business in the especially those with complex nutritional, met- serving most recently as the Healthy Church Peoria community owned by Mark Wrhel. abolic, critical care, and re-operative complica- Catalyst for all the affiliated churches in South Haddad’s family owned operation along with tions. Throughout his career, he has received Jersey. Pastor James is a recognized leader its friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff is over 100 honors and awards, including the and one of the longest tenured and most re- what has kept customers coming back for all prestigious Joseph B. Goldberger Award in spected pastors in the BRN. of these years. Often times customers run into Clinical Nutrition, the Brookdale Award in Med- Pastor Betner has also led the church to es- their neighbors, friends or familiar members of icine from the American Medical Association, tablish its own community development cor- the community while walking the aisles at and the Flance/Karl Award from the American poration, the New Vision CDC. The New Vi- Haddad’s to pick up their favorite products and Surgical Association. He holds honorary fel- sion organization prioritizes education, eco- providing them with a sense of community and lowships from prominent surgical societies on nomic development and employment. Through comfort. Local businesses such as Haddad’s every continent except Africa and Antarctica. this organization and Dr. Betner’s leadership are a critical part of our local economy and In 2005, he received the esteemed Jacobson the CDC has partnered with the Food Bank of owners such as Mark should be celebrated for Innovation Award from the American College South Jersey to serve as a food and clothing all of their hard work in creating a place for of Surgeons to complement his 2016 recogni- pantry in Burlington county serving over 1,000 the community to come together and shop lo- tion as one of the most historically innovative people annually. The CDC also has provided cally. 100 years of business is an outstanding physicians. an annual low-cost summer camp to school achievement and I wish Haddad’s continued It is an honor to recognize Stanley J. age children in the community and has given success in the time to come serving the Peo- Dudrick, M.D. for all of he has contributed to out scholarships to rising high school seniors ria area. the medical community throughout his career. and college freshmen annually. It is because of businesses such as May he continue to inspire a new generation Dr. Betner’s life of service has created edu- Haddad’s West Peoria Market that I am espe- of medical professionals and continue to trans- cational opportunities for young people and cially proud to serve Illinois’ 17th Congres- form the medical field as he serves Geisinger helped grow the Delaware Valley Baptist sional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to Commonwealth School of Medicine. Church’s ability to effect change in South Jer- again formally congratulate Haddad’s West f sey. Dr. Betner’s commitment to the better- Peoria Market on its 100 years in business. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment of our community is deeply valued by all f New Jerseyans, and we look forward to see- IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. STACY HON. JERROLD NADLER ing the positive impacts of his legacy for years HORNE to come. I thank and congratulate Dr. Betner OF NEW YORK for his 20 years of service to our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN OF VIRGINIA Wednesday, February 13, 2019 f Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I was un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES avoidably detained on February 7, 2019, and, THE CALEXICO CARNEGIE Wednesday, February 13, 2019 LIBRARY 100TH ANNIVERSARY as a result, I missed four votes. Had I been Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on roll call today in recognition of Mrs. Stacy Horne, a re- vote no. 68, ordering the previous question HON. JUAN VARGAS markable entrepreneur, businesswoman, pub- providing for consideration of H.R. 840, the OF CALIFORNIA lic servant, and leader within our Fredericks- ‘‘Veterans Access to Child Care Act;’’ ‘‘aye’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES burg community. on roll call vote no. 69, on agreeing to H. Res. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 In 1992 she started her own Allstate Agency 105, the rule providing for consideration of in Fredericksburg, after having worked as a H.R. 840 and adopting H. Res. 86, providing Mr. VARGAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today government contractor for several years. She for the expenses of the Select Committee on to honor the Calexico Carnegie Library on its built her business from scratch, becoming one the Climate Crisis and Modernization of Con- 100th anniversary. The library has served as of the largest agencies in the area. Her busi- gress; ‘‘aye’’ on roll call vote no. 70, final pas- a center of the community for a century. It was ness grew significantly over the years winning sage of H.R. 450, the ‘‘Preventing Crimes built in 1919 with a grant provided by the Car- many awards and accolades along the way. In Against Veterans Act;’’ and ‘‘aye’’ on roll call negie Foundation to be the centerpiece of a December of 2018 she retired from her busi- vote no. 71, final passage of H.R. 507, ‘‘Put planned ‘‘intellectual park.’’ When it was ness and is focusing on the multiple organiza- Trafficking Victims First Act.’’ threatened with demolition in 1993, the citi- tions that she is currently involved with. She is f zens of Calexico united to preserve this histor- a charter member and past president of the HONORING PASTOR JAMES L. ical landmark for future generations. On Sep- Fredericksburg Area Service League. She has BETNER’S 20 YEARS OF SERVICE tember 28, 2005 the library was added to the been a member of the Citizen Review Council TO THE DELAWARE VALLEY National Register of Historic Places, honoring for the Rappahannock United Way for many BAPTIST CHURCH its cultural significance and Spanish Colonial years; she is serving her third term as the Revival architecture. President of the Board of Directors for the HON. ANDY KIM Today, the Calexico Carnegie Library is a Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic; is a member of the public technology center that serves the com- Board of Directors of the Community Founda- OF NEW JERSEY munity daily. The library hosts classes for sen- tion of the Rappahannock River Region and is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES iors and reading sessions for children. currently serving as Chair of the Board of the Wednesday, February 13, 2019 I would like to honor the Calexico Carnegie Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Com- Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Library for their contributions to the community merce. Her dedication to the Fredericksburg recognize Pastor James L. Betner, a leader in of Calexico over the past 100 years. Area has been clear throughout her life.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.032 E13FEPT1 E174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 13, 2019 Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in east Postal Customer Council. During this lute his work and commitment to the recognizing the work of Stacy Horne. Words time, Bob organized an annual golf tour- Williamson County Republican Party. I join his cannot capture the amount of time, energy, nament to benefit the St. Francis Kitchen in colleagues, family, and friends in honoring his and emotion that Stacy has devoted to her Scranton and the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen career and wishing him nothing but the best in business ventures and public service through- in Wilkes-Barre. the years ahead. out her career. It is our civic duty to thank Bob joined UNICO in 2004 and quickly be- f those who stand as sources of inspiration just came active in supporting fundraising efforts. as Stacy has exemplified within her life. He took over the organization of cooking the HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANK ROBINSON f porketta for the UNICO stand during Scran- ton’s LaFesta Italiana. Bob also served on HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY UNICO’s Board of Directors for several years, HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND OF JON ANDERSON and he received the Chapter’s Presidential OF LOUISIANA Award in 2015 for his extraordinary service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NICOLAS and dedication. Additionally, Bob served as a Wednesday, February 13, 2019 OF GUAM presidential aide to UNICO National President Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Speaker, I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chris DiMattio. During his tenure at this post, honor the life and legacy of Mr. Frank Robin- Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Bob accompanied Chris on his travels to many UNICO National events. son, a trailblazing figure who was a Major Mr. SAN NICOLAS. Madam Speaker, I rise Bob and Patti Giambrone Montalbano will League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer, the first today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Jon be married for 50 years this November. They black manager in Major League Baseball, and Anderson. Jon was a proud, adopted son of are the proud parents of Lori Montalbano had an amazing career that spanned 21 sea- Guam, a media influencer, and a mentor to Nozzi, who is also a dedicated member of sons. Mr. Robinson passed away on Thurs- many in the community. His recognizable UNICO’s Scranton Chapter and the Ladies day, February 7, 2019 at the age of 83. voice has been over Guam’s airwaves since Auxiliary. They currently reside in Dunmore, Starting out in an era when Mays, Aaron, 1977. The bulk of his career on the island was Pennsylvania and are active members of St. Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams were the big spent as a talk show host, informing the Guam Anthony of Padua Church. hitters, Mr. Robinson more than held his own public of the latest news in our community and It is an honor to recognize Bob and his wife more than 2 1 seasons. He finished with 1,812 imparting wisdom at the same time. Patti as they jointly accept the Unican of the RBis, hit .294, played in the World Series five Jon’s distinct style of journalism is easily re- Year Award from the Scranton Chapter of times and homered in each of them. Addition- membered for his fairness and diligence. His UNICO National. May they continue to work ally, he had a .389 on-base average boosted calming demeanor as an interviewer and ora- for UNICO and the people across Northeast by 1,420 walks against 1,532 strikeouts. Ex- tor had effortlessly captured his audiences Pennsylvania for many fruitful years to come. tremely alert on the bases, he had 204 steals. throughout the island and the region. Many lis- f Mr. Robinson was born August 21, 1935 in teners to his shows would tune in to his morn- Beaumont, Texas. He was the youngest of ing radio show to discuss various topics of in- CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND Ms. Ruth Shaw’s 10 children. His parents sep- terest and hear the latest issues impacting our WORK OF BILL FAIRBROTHER arated when he was an infant, and he accom- home. He spent his life encouraging and im- panied his mother to Northern California when proving the lives of those in our community HON. JOHN R. CARTER he was 4. Mr. Robinson attended and serving as a senior member and mentor OF TEXAS McClymonds High School in Oakland, Cali- in his profession. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fornia. At 14 years old, he began playing for I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jon local coaching legend George Powles, and Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Anderson, and I join the people of Guam in re- won an American Legion national champion- membering and celebrating his life and the Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ship. legacy he left behind. My heartfelt condo- rise today to celebrate the life and work of Bill In the days before the Major League Draft, lences to his wife, Mahie, and their children, Fairbrother, the longest serving Chairman of Robinson was signed by the Cincinnati Reds Debbie, Darren, Keoki, Maka, and Tony. Jon the Williamson County Republican Party, as out of McClymonds in 1953 for a $3,500 will be deeply missed, and his memory will live he retires after more than 20 years of incred- bonus and made his Major League debut on in the hearts of the people of Guam and all ible public service. With his ‘‘can-do’’ spirit and three years later. He won the NL Rookie of those he had profoundly impacted. high-minded vision, he’s a model citizen and the Year Award and made his first All-Star ap- f trusted community leader. pearance that season. Bill’s activism started when he joined the During 10 seasons with the Reds, Robinson IN RECOGNITION OF BOB Baylor College Republicans and over the averaged 32 home runs and was a six-time MONTALBANO, UNICAN OF THE years he has served as an officer in the Texas All-Star. He won the 1961 NL Most Valuable YEAR FOR UNICO NATIONAL Republican County Chairmen’s Association, Player Award and finished fourth in NL MVP SCRANTON CHAPTER precinct chairman, election judge, and on nu- Award voting in 1962 and 1964. merous committees. He’s proudly represented In December 1965, Robinson was the cen- HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT Williamson County as a delegate to both state terpiece in what would ultimately be one of the OF PENNSYLVANIA and national Republican conventions. most lopsided trades in baseball history, going IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill was elected Chairman of the Williamson to the Baltimore Orioles for pitchers Milt County Republican Party in 1999. Carrying out Pappas and Jack Baldschun and outfielder Wednesday, February 13, 2019 this challenging and demanding responsibility Dick Simpson. Robinson became an instant hit Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise without pay or compensation, Bill has worked with the Orioles in 1966 as the unanimous AL today to congratulate Bob Montalbano, who tirelessly to unite factions within the party, ad- MVP and a Triple Crown winner. will be named Unican of the Year by the minister primary elections, and make polling On May 8, he became the only player ever UNICO National Scranton Chapter. He, along locations safe and comfortable for voters. to hit a home run completely out of Baltimore’s with his wife, Patti, will be honored on Feb- There’s no doubt that he’s made a real dif- home park, Memorial Stadium. The drive ruary 23, 2019 during the annual UNICO ference for the party and the people and came against Cleveland ace Luis Tiant and Charity Ball. ideals it serves. the spot where the ball sailed over the left- Bob was born in Scranton to the late While Bill isn’t tired of the privilege of public field wall was marked by a flag that read Pellegrino and Lucy DeMaio Montalbano. After service he knows that everything has its sea- ‘‘HERE’’ that remained in place until the Ori- graduating from Dunmore Senior High School son and the time has come to allow the next oles left for Camden Yards in 1991. in 1963, Bob enlisted in the Air Force. After generation of leaders to take the stage. Step- Mr. Robinson batted .316 with 49 home serving four years at Bunker Hill Air Force ping away from his office won’t give him much runs and 122 RBIs during his first season in Base in Indiana, he worked for Printcraft and idle time as he likes to read, travel, watch Baltimore. He then homered in the first inning Spotless Cleaners. He then worked for Emery sports, entertain, and enjoy all the great of the 1966 World Series opener at Dodger Worldwide as the Mail and Communications amenities that Central Texas has to offer. Stadium and capped off the four-game sweep Office Supervisor for thirty-three years. While Bill Fairbrother’s retirement is the richly-de- of Los Angeles with another homer off Don at Emery, Bob was on the Board of the North- served beginning of an exciting journey. I sa- Drysdale in a 1–0 win in Game 4.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.037 E13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E175 Mr. Robinson hit two home runs against the sized expressing to future generations the im- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Reds in teaming with future Hall of Fame third portance of the game outreach to urban areas sources baseman Brooks Robinson to win another to keep the youth in the game. To hold hearings to examine the state of crown for the Orioles in 1970. Mr. Robinson was a trailblazer and had a the U.S. territories. Mr. Robinson was an All-Star in five of his huge influence on Major League Baseball. His SD–366 six seasons with Baltimore, reaching the legacy will forever be a part of Major League FEBRUARY 27 World Series four times and batting .300 with Baseball and his dedication to community em- 179 home runs. He was traded to the Dodgers bodies the spirit of America. We cannot match 10 a.m. before the 1972 season and played for the the sacrifices made by Mr. Robinson, but Committee on Commerce, Science, and California Angels in 1973 and was dealt to surely, we can try to match his sense of serv- Transportation Cleveland late in the 1974 season. ice. We cannot match his courage, but we can To hold hearings to examine policy prin- Mr. Robinson hit 586 home runs and was a strive to match his devotion. ciples for a Federal data privacy frame- 14–time All-Star and the only player to win Mr. Robinson’s survivors include his wife work in the United States. Most Valuable Player Awards in both Barbara, and daughter Nichelle. SH–216 leagues—1961 for the Reds in the National Madam Speaker, I celebrate the life and 2:30 p.m. League and 1966 for the Orioles in the Amer- legacy of Mr. Frank Robinson. Committee on Armed Services ican League. f Subcommittee on Personnel Mr. Robinson managerial debut came 28 To hold an oversight hearing to examine years after Jackie Robinson broke the MLB SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS military personnel policies and mili- color barrier as a player. He became Major Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tary family readiness. League Baseball’s first African American man- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, SR–222 ager on April 8, 1975, as the manager of the 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Committee on Indian Affairs Cleveland Indians. Mr. Robinson, still an ac- tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold an oversight hearing to examine tive player, celebrated the occasion with a meetings and hearings of Senate com- the 45th anniversary of the Native home run in the Indians’ 5–3 victory over the mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- American Programs Act and the estab- New York Yankees. tees, and committees of conference. lishment of the Administration for Na- tive Americans. Mr. Robinson also managed the San Fran- This title requires all such committees SD–628 cisco Giants, the Orioles and the Montreal to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Expos/Washington Nationals over the course Digest—designated by the Rules Com- FEBRUARY 28 of his career. mittee—of the time, place and purpose Mr. Robinson served as manager of the Ori- 10 a.m. of the meetings, when scheduled and Committee on Energy and Natural Re- oles from 1988–91. In 1989, he was named any cancellations or changes in the sources the American League Manager of the Year for meetings as they occur. To hold hearings to examine prospects guiding the Orioles to an 87–75 record, 33 As an additional procedure along for global energy markets, focusing on more victories than the previous season. with the computerization of this infor- the role of the United States and per- Three teams—the Reds, Orioles and Indi- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily spectives from the International En- ans—have retired Robinson’s No. 20. All three Digest will prepare this information for ergy Agency. teams honored Robinson with statues. And he printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD–366 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Free- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD dom by President George W. Bush in 2005. on Monday and Wednesday of each MARCH 14 Aside from being one of the great home run week. hitters, Mr. Robinson was innovator in his in- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 10 a.m. volvement of the development of the youth as- February 14, 2019 may be found in the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, pect of the game. In 2012, he was hired by Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. MLB as the vice president of player develop- Health and Human Services, and Edu- ment. He managed to emphasize important MEETINGS SCHEDULED cation, and Related Agencies aspects such as the Urban Youth Academy To hold hearings to examine the Ebola FEBRUARY 26 outbreak in the Democratic Republic and the Future Game, as well as the Civil of the Congo and other emerging Rights Game. He was given the special posi- 10 a.m. Committee on Banking, Housing, and health threats. tion to become Honorary President of the Urban Affairs SD–124 American League. To hold hearings to examine the Semi- Mr. Robinson was not hesitant to give ap- annual Monetary Policy Report to the preciation to the Negro League players who Congress. came before him. His youth academy empha- SD–106

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:37 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13FE8.041 E13FEPT1 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Daily Digest Senate marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Chamber Action page S1336.) Routine Proceedings, pages S1285–S1336 Measures Introduced: Nineteen bills and five reso- Committee Meetings lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 466–484, S.J. Res. 8, S. Res. 68–70, and S. Con. Res. 3. (Committees not listed did not meet) Pages S1325–26 CYBER OPERATIONS TO DEFEND MIDTERM Measures Reported: ELECTIONS S. Res. 50, improving procedures for the consider- Committee on Armed Services: Committee received a ation of nominations in the Senate. closed briefing on cyber operations to defend the S. Res. 70, authorizing expenditures by commit- midterm elections from General Paul M. Nakasone, tees of the Senate for the periods March 1, 2019 USA, Commander, United States Cyber Command, through September 30, 2019, October 1, 2019 Director, National Security Agency, Chief, Central through September 30, 2020, and October 1, 2020 Security Service; Anne Neuberger, Senior Policy Ad- through February 28, 2021. Page S1325 visor to Director, National Security Agency; and Barr Nomination—Agreement: Senate continued Brigadier General Timothy D. Haugh, USAF, Com- consideration of the nomination of William Pelham mander, Cyber National Mission Force, Department Barr, of Virginia, to be Attorney General, Depart- of Defense. ment of Justice. Pages S1286–S1319 MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- INITIATIVE viding for further consideration of the nomination, post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Thursday, Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readi- February 14, 2019; and that at a time to be deter- ness and Management Support concluded a joint mined by the Majority Leader, in consultation with hearing with the Subcommittee on Personnel to ex- the Democratic Leader, Senate vote on confirmation amine the current condition of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, after receiving testimony of the nomination. Page S1336 from Robert H. McMahon, Assistant Secretary for Measures Placed on the Calendar: Sustainment, Alex A. Beehler, Assistant Secretary of Pages S1285, S1324 the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environ- Measures Read the First Time: Pages S1324, S1336 ment, Phyllis L. Bayer, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Executive Communications: Pages S1324–25 and John W. Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Petitions and Memorials: Page S1325 Air Force for Installations, Environment, and En- Executive Reports of Committees: Page S1325 ergy, all of the Department of Defense; Christopher Williams, Balfour Beatty Communities; John G. Additional Cosponsors: Pages S1326–27 Picerne, Corvias Group; John Ehle, Hunt Military Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Communities; Denis Hickey, Americas Lendlease Pages S1327–35 Corporation; Jarl Bliss, Lincoln Military Housing; Additional Statements: Page S1323 Crystal Cornwall; Jana Wanner; and Janna Driver. Authorities for Committees to Meet: BUSINESS MEETING Pages S1335–36 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- journed at 6:35 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Thursday, tions of Janice Miriam Hellreich, of Hawaii, Robert February 14, 2019. (For Senate’s program, see the re- A. Mandell, of Florida, Don Munce, of Florida, and D154

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13FE9.REC D13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D155 Bruce M. Ramer, of California, each to be a Member S. 375, to improve efforts to identify and reduce of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- Governmentwide improper payments; lic Broadcasting, and a routine list in the Coast S. 315, to authorize cyber hunt and incident re- Guard. sponse teams at the Department of Homeland Secu- AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS rity, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- stitute; Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: S. 333, to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Committee concluded a hearing to examine Amer- Security to work with cybersecurity consortia for ica’s infrastructure needs, focusing on keeping pace training; with a growing economy, after receiving testimony S. 387, to prohibit Federal agencies and Federal from William Friedman, Cleveland-Cuyahoga Coun- contractors from requesting that an applicant for em- ty Port Authority, Cleveland, Ohio, on behalf of the ployment disclose criminal history record informa- American Association of Port Authorities; Ian tion before the applicant has received a conditional Jefferies, Association of American Railroads, Chris offer; Spear, American Trucking Associations, and Larry I. H.R. 504, to amend the Homeland Security Act Willis, Transportation Trades Department, of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Se- AFL–CIO, all of Washington, D.C.; and Matthew curity to develop an engagement strategy with fu- M. Polka, American Cable Association, Pittsburgh, sion centers, with an amendment in the nature of a Pennsylvania. substitute; and INVASIVE SPECIES THREAT The nominations of Dennis Dean Kirk, of Vir- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- ginia, to be Chairman, and Julia Akins Clark, of mittee concluded a hearing to examine the invasive Maryland, to be a Member, both of the Merit Sys- species threat, focusing on protecting wildlife, public tems Protection Board. health, and infrastructure, after receiving testimony NOMINATIONS from Senator Cramer; Slade Franklin, Wyoming De- partment of Agriculture Weed and Pest Coordinator, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Cheyenne; Terry Steinwand, North Dakota Game hearing to examine the nominations of Michael H. and Fish Department Director, Bismarck; and Joe Park, of New York, and Joseph F. Bianco, of New Rogerson, Delaware Department of Natural Re- York, both to be a United States Circuit Judge for sources and Environmental Control Division of Fish the Second Circuit, Greg Girard Guidry, to be and Wildlife Species Conservation and Research Pro- United States District Judge for the Eastern District gram Environmental Program Manager, Smyrna. of Louisiana, who was introduced by Senator Cassidy, Michael T. Liburdi, to be United States District BUSINESS MEETING Judge for the District of Arizona, who was intro- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- duced by Senators McSally and Sinema, and Peter D. fairs: Committee ordered favorably reported the fol- Welte, to be United States District Judge for the lowing business items: District of North Dakota, who was introduced by S. 380, to increase access to agency guidance doc- Senator Hoeven, after the nominees testified and an- uments, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- swered questions in their own behalf. stitute; S. 394, to amend the Presidential Transition Act BUSINESS MEETING of 1963 to improve the orderly transfer of the execu- Committee on Rules and Administration: Committee or- tive power during Presidential transitions; dered favorably reported the following business S. 195, to require the Director of the Government items: Publishing Office to establish and maintain a S. Res. 50, improving procedures for the consider- website accessible to the public that allows the pub- ation of nominations in the Senate; lic to obtain electronic copies of all congressionally An original resolution authorizing expenditures by mandated reports in one place; committees for the 116th Congress; and S. 196, to save taxpayer money and improve the Committee adopted its rules of procedure for the efficiency and speed of intragovernmental cor- 116th Congress. respondence; S. 395, to require each agency, in providing notice SBA OVERSIGHT of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Com- plain language summary of the proposed rule; mittee concluded an oversight hearing to examine S. 406, to establish a Federal rotational cyber the Small Business Administration, including S. 84, workforce program for the Federal cyber workforce; to amend the Small Business Act to require that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13FE9.REC D13FEPT1 D156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST February 13, 2019 consumer reporting agencies and other credit report- McMahon, Administrator, Small Business Adminis- ing companies provide certain protections to small tration. businesses, after receiving testimony from Linda E. h House of Representatives Pursuant to the Rule, it shall be in order to con- Chamber Action sider as an original joint resolution for the purpose Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 66 pub- of amendment under the five-minute rule an amend- lic bills, H.R. 1153–1218; and 8 resolutions, H.J. ment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the Res. 45; H. Con. Res. 18; and H. Res. 125–130 text of Rules Committee Print 116–4. Page H1554 were introduced. Pages H1580–83 Agreed to: Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1585–87 Buck amendment (No. 2 printed in H. Rept. Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: 116–8) that ensures the U.S. may continue intel- Conference report on H.J. Res. 31, making further ligence collection, analysis, and sharing operations continuing appropriations for the Department of with other nations (by a recorded vote of 252 ayes Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for to 177 noes, Roll No. 81). Pages H1552–54 other purposes (H. Rept. 116–9). Page H1580 H. Res. 122, the rule providing for consideration Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) was agreed to appointed Representative Espaillat to act as Speaker by a yea-and-nay vote of 228 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 79, after the previous question was ordered by pro tempore for today. Page H1527 a yea-and-nay vote of 227 yeas to 195 nays, Roll Recess: The House recessed at 10:49 a.m. and re- No. 78. Pages H1533–42 convened at 12 noon. Page H1532 Suspension—Proceedings Resumed: The House Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following of the Journal by a yea-and-nay vote of 215 yeas to measure. Consideration began Monday, February 199 nays with one answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 11th. 80. Pages H1532, H1542–43 House Democracy Partnership—Appointment: Settlement Agreement Information Database Read a letter from Representative McCarthy, Minor- Act of 2019: H.R. 995, amended, to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the pub- ity Leader, in which he appointed the following 2 Member to the House Democracy Partnership: Rep- lication of settlement agreements, by a ⁄3 recorded resentative Buchanan, Ranking Member. Page H1533 vote of 418 ayes with none voting ‘‘no’’, Roll No. 84. Page H1557 Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Rep- that have not been authorized by Congress: The resentative Matsui wherein she resigned from the House passed H.J. Res. 37, directing the removal of Committee on Rules. Page H1558 United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Committee Election and Ranking: The House Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by agreed to H. Res. 125, electing Members to certain Congress, by a yea-and-nay vote of 248 yeas to 177 standing committees of the House of Representatives nays with one answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 83. and ranking Members on a certain standing com- Pages H1543–56 mittee of the House of Representatives. Page H1558 Agree to the Kustoff (TN) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Foreign Affairs with Clerk to Correct Engrossment: Agreed by unani- instructions to report the same back to the House mous consent that in the engrossment of H.J. Res. forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 37, the Clerk be authorized to correct section num- 424 ayes with none voting ‘‘no’’ and two answering bers, punctuation, spelling, and cross-references, and ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 82. Subsequently, Representative to make such other technical and conforming Engel reported the bill back to the House with the changes as may be necessary to reflect the actions of amendment and the amendment was agreed to. the House, including the change placed at the desk. Pages H1554–55 Page H1558

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:33 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13FE9.REC D13FEPT1 February 13, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D157 Recess: The House recessed at 7:06 p.m. and recon- and Scotte R. Hartonft, Acting Executive Director, vened at 11:37 p.m. Page H1571 Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care, Department Recess: The House recessed at 11:37 p.m. and re- of Veterans Affairs. convened at 11:50 p.m. Pages H1571–72 MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES’ ACTION Senate Referrals: S. 47 was held at the desk. S. 461 PLANS TO ADDRESS THE RESULTS OF was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Re- form and the Committee on Education and Labor. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE REPORT Page H1579 AT THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES Senate Message: Message received from the Senate Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Mili- by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the tary Personnel held a hearing entitled ‘‘Military House today appears on page H1533. Service Academies’ Action Plans to Address the Re- sults of Sexual Assault and Violence Report at the Quorum Calls—Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and Military Service Academies’’. Testimony was heard three recorded votes developed during the pro- from Elizabeth P. Van Winkle, Executive Director, ceedings of today and appear on pages H1541, H1541–42, H1542–43, H1553–54, H1554–55, Force Resiliency, Office of the Under Secretary of H1555–56, and H1557–58. There were no quorum Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of calls. Defense; Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams, U.S. Army, Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy; Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., U.S. Navy, Su- journed at 11:52 p.m. perintendent, U.S. Naval Academy; Lieutenant Gen- eral Jay B. Silveria, U.S. Air Force, Superintendent, Committee Meetings U.S. Air Force Academy; and public witnesses. OVERSIGHT HEARING: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE LEGISLATIVE MEASURE PROGRAM Committee on Education and Labor: Subcommittee on Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy Civil Rights and Human Services; and Sub- and Water Development, and Related Agencies held committee on Workforce Protections held a joint a hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight Hearing: Department hearing entitled ‘‘Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7): of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program’’. Equal Pay for Equal Work’’. Testimony was heard Testimony was heard from Michael Furze, Assistant from Representatives Beyer, DeLauro, and Norton; Director, Energy Division, Department of Com- and public witnesses. merce; Annamaria Garcia, Director, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs Office, Department PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND of Energy; and public witnesses. COMPETITION: AN EXAMINATION OF THE U.S. MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES T-MOBIL AND SPRINT MERGER OVERVIEW Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense Communications and Technology held a hearing en- held a hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Military Service Acad- titled ‘‘Protecting Consumers and Competition: An emies Overview’’. Testimony was heard from Vice Examination of the T-Mobil and Sprint Merger’’. Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., Superintendent, U.S. Testimony was heard from public witnesses. Naval Academy; Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria, Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy; and Lieu- STRENGTHENING OUR HEALTH CARE tenant General Darryl A. Williams, Superintendent, SYSTEM: LEGISLATION TO REVERSE ACA U.S. Military Academy. SABOTAGE AND ENSURE PRE-EXISTING LONG TERM HEALTHCARE CHALLENGES CONDITIONS PROTECTIONS AND LONG TERM CARE HEARING Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Mili- Health held a hearing entitled ‘‘Strengthening Our tary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Health Care System: Legislation to Reverse ACA Agencies held a hearing entitled ‘‘Long Term Sabotage and Ensure Pre-Existing Conditions Protec- Healthcare Challenges and Long Term Care Hear- tions’’. Testimony was heard from Jessica K. Altman, ing’’. Testimony was heard from Teresa Boyd, As- Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance Department; sistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Clin- and public witnesses. ical Operations, Veterans Health Administration;

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States Cyber Command in review of the Defense Author- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- ization Request for fiscal year 2020 and the Future Years ings to examine the status and outlook for cybersecurity Defense Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. efforts in the energy industry, 10 a.m., SD–366. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- hold hearings to examine the nominations of Bimal Patel, ing on certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH–219. of Georgia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, and Rodney Hood, of House North Carolina, both to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board, and Mark Anthony Committee on House Administration, February 14, Full Calabria, of Virginia, to be Director of the Federal Hous- Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘For the People: Our Amer- ing Finance Agency, 10 a.m., SD–538. ican Democracy’’, 8:30 a.m., 1310 Longworth.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Thursday, February 14 10 a.m., Thursday, February 14

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: To be announced. ation of the nomination of William Pelham Barr, of Vir- ginia, to be Attorney General, Department of Justice, post-cloture, and at a time to be determined by the two Leaders, vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E168 Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman, American Hern, Kevin, Okla., E166 Samoa, E171 Banks, Jim, Ind., E167 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E167 Raja, Krishnamoorthi, Ill., E169 Barr, Andy, Ky., E170, E172 Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E165 Richmond, Cedric L., La., E174 Bass, Karen, Calif., E166 Kim, Andy, N.J., E173 San Nicolas, Michael F.Q., Guam, E174 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E173 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E165 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E165 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E166 Lieu, Ted, Calif., E167 Shimkus, John, Ill., E167 Carter, John R., Tex., E171, E172, E174 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E168, E169, E172, E174 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E171 Smith, Adam, Wash., E172 Clyburn, James E., S.C., E171 Lucas, Frank D., Okla., E167 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E166 Collins, Doug, Ga., E167, E170 Meuser, Daniel, Pa., E170 Vargas, Juan, Calif., E173 Crow, Jason, Col., E169 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E173 Walorski, Jackie, Ind., E169 Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E168 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E169 Wenstrup, Brad R., Ohio, E169 DelBene, Suzan K., Wash., E165 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E171 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E168, E170, E173

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