February 10, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1003 He said: It is a Harry Potter and the Mayor Palombo has kept taxes and Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act wand moment. There is that divine crime low without sacrificing services, programs that protect my constituents light coming down from somewhere. and I know his community always with preexisting conditions, but it also There is music out of nowhere. thanks him for that. hacks away at my State’s and all of Rock on, Chase. Rock on. Congratulations, Rich. I look forward our States’ dollars for affordable hous- f to our continuing relationship. And ing and nutrition assistance, just to thank you for all that you do for our name a few. PRAISING OPPORTUNITY ZONES great community and the communities The White House proposes to cut (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina around you. spending by $4.6 trillion over a decade. asked and was given permission to ad- May God always bless you, and the Medicaid will see a cut of about $900 dress the House for 1 minute and to re- best of luck for the future. billion in funding. Medicare would see vise and extend his remarks.) f about $500 billion in cuts over that Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. same period. Funding for Federal dis- 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RATI- Madam Speaker, on Friday, I was ability programs, including Social Se- FICATION OF THE 15TH AMEND- grateful to travel on Air Force One to curity Disability Insurance, would be MENT Charlotte with my colleagues from cut $63 billion. The Supplemental Nu- South Carolina, RALPH NORMAN and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. trition Assistance Program, or SNAP, WILLIAM TIMMONS, along with our col- WEXTON). Under the Speaker’s an- would be cut by $182 billion over 10 leagues from North Carolina, VIRGINIA nounced policy of January 3, 2019, the years as a result of the proposed stri- FOXX, PATRICK MCHENRY, RICHARD gentleman from Nevada (Mr. dent work requirements proposed by HUDSON, MARK MEADOWS, MARK WALK- HORSFORD) is recognized for 60 minutes this administration. ER, TED BUDD, DAN BISHOP, and GREG as the designee of the majority leader. This, after they gave themselves the MURPHY. GENERAL LEAVE biggest tax cut proposal enacted by WIS-TV News of Columbia reported Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, I Congress in 2017, giving the top billion- the President spoke at the North Caro- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- aires and big corporations the greatest lina Opportunity Now Summit at Cen- bers may have 5 legislative days to re- benefit from a $1.9 trillion tax cut. tral Piedmont Community College. vise and extend their remarks on the We knew it then and it is now prov- President Trump highlighted the im- subject of my Special Order. ing out today: those tax cuts are being pact opportunity zones have made and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there balanced on the backs of everyday announced a new nationwide initiative objection to the request of the gen- Americans who are depending upon called Opportunity Now. tleman from Nevada? this Congress to stand up and to fight ‘‘Under my administration, we work There was no objection. for them. Mr. HORSFORD. Madam Speaker, to restore the American promise of up- So in the spirit of the 15th Amend- today I rise to anchor the Congres- ward mobility,’’ President Trump said. ment, we know that every voice mat- sional Black Caucus’ Special Order ‘‘We want everyone to get ahead and ters regardless of race, color, or pre- hour, and I thank our chairwoman, get ahead big league.’’ vious condition of servitude. So today, Congresswoman KAREN BASS, for her Over the weekend, everywhere I my colleagues and I will raise both the tremendous leadership in organizing went, citizens praised President Donald commemoration of that important this effort. Trump with victory in the impeach- amendment as well as speak truth to Tonight, we are marking the 150th power as it pertains to these horren- ment hoax as acquitted, exonerated, anniversary of the ratification of the vindicated, not guilty, innocent, em- dous budget cuts that are being pro- 15th Amendment, which prohibits the posed. powered, esteemed, and cleared. Federal Government and each State Madam Speaker, I congratulate Madam Speaker, it gives me great from denying a citizen the right to pleasure to yield to my colleague from President Donald Trump. vote based on that citizen’s race, color, In conclusion, God bless our troops, the great State of California. She defi- or previous condition of servitude. nitely speaks for me and so many other and we will never forget September the In the aftermath of the ratification 11th in the global war on terrorism. great Americans who are looking for of the 15th Amendment, well over 2,000 strong advocates here in the United f Black men were elected to local, State, States Congress. b 1930 and Federal offices, 16 of whom served Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- in Congress. Those elected officials HONORING MAYOR RICH PALOMBO tlewoman from California (Ms. LEE), were able to stand up for their commu- my friend. (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given nities and to work for the resources Ms. LEE of California. Madam permission to address the House for 1 and protections they needed. Speaker, I thank the gentleman very minute and to revise and extend his re- Today, the members of the Congres- much for yielding. marks.) sional Black Caucus are continuing First of all, I want to thank Con- Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I their legacy. So tonight, we have a gressman HORSFORD for those generous honor Richard Palombo for an amazing number of Members who will speak on comments, but also for his leadership 20 years of service as mayor of Upper both the importance of the 150th anni- on so many fronts and for constantly Township in South Jersey. versary of the 15th Amendment as well really looking out for the most vulner- Rich exemplifies leadership in his as the present dangers that exist in able and for those who oftentimes don’t personal and his professional life. this body and the issues that we are have a voice here. His gentle leadership is welcome at a continuing to address. I am really delighted that under the time, unfortunately, when we have bit- Today, we also received the Presi- leadership of our fearless chair, Con- ter partisanship. I know firsthand of dent’s budget. Every year, the Presi- gresswoman KAREN BASS, who chairs his ability after working with him for dent’s budget shows that he does not the Congressional Black Caucus, she years in his capacity as mayor. reflect the values or the lives of the asked Mr. HORSFORD to chair this Spe- Rich listens to every side and makes most vulnerable Americans or the suc- cial Order tonight, because it is so im- informed decisions which are driven by cess and security of hardworking fami- portant that we talk about the budget his desire to have the best community lies across this country. cuts, and also in the context of com- possible, whether Republican or Demo- This year, I am proud to, again, stand memorating this anniversary, the 150th crat. with my colleagues on the House Budg- anniversary of the ratification of the At any given time of year, 1,500 to et Committee under the guidance of 15th Amendment. 2,000 student-age children will be par- Chairman JOHN YARMUTH to work to We continue to be the conscience of ticipating in sporting events at the protect the programs that the Presi- the Congress, and it is so important area’s sports complexes, this is thanks dent is seeking to destructively slash that we not only remember our history to the leadership of Rich Palombo. I in his proposal. and educate those who may have for- know how proud he is, and should be, of Not only does his proposal threaten gotten about it, but also talk about this accomplishment. my constituents and their access to how we got to where we are today.

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