Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 116 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 No. 158 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was IN HONOR OF CORPORAL WESLEY Trade Expansion Program of the Small called to order by the Speaker. A. RODD Business Administration, and for other f (Mrs. FLETCHER asked and was purposes. given permission to address the House The Clerk read the title of the bill. PRAYER for 1 minute.) The text of the bill is as follows: The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Mrs. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise H.R. 6133 J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: today to honor United States Marine Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Merciful God we give You thanks for Corps Corporal Wesley Alexander Rodd, resentatives of the United States of America in giving us another day. who was killed during a training acci- Congress assembled, As the Members of the people’s House dent off the coast of Southern Cali- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. return to Washington, keep them safe fornia on July 30 of this year and was This Act may be cited as the ‘‘STEP Im- in their travels. You know well the just laid to rest last Saturday. provement Act of 2020’’. dangers confronting the citizens of our Born in Houston, he was a resident of SEC. 2. STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM. Nation: extreme weather events, ongo- Cypress for 17 years. Just 4 months (a) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.—Section ing pandemic effects, economic distress ago, he became a father. After grad- 22(l)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. and impending loss of employment, and uating from Cy-Fair High School in 649(l)(3)) is amended— even housing. 2016, he enlisted in the United States (1) in subparagraph (D)— Fill the Members with wisdom, pa- Marine Corps, and he served as a rifle- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘, including a budget plan for use of funds awarded under tience, and determination to address man with the Bravo Company. this subsection’’ before the period at the end; these needs as so many dangers con- We are grateful to him for his service and tinue to close in on our communities. to our country—for his dedication and (B) by adding at the end the following new May all that is done this day be for for his sacrifice—and it is fitting that clause: Your greater honor and glory. we, the people he defended, honor him ‘‘(iii) TIMING.—The Associate Adminis- Amen. today on the floor of this House, in this trator shall— ‘‘(I) publish information on how to apply f Chamber. And as we do so, we honor the loss and the grief and the sacrifice for a grant under this subsection, including THE JOURNAL specific calculations and other determina- of his wife, Jamie; his 4-month-old son, tions used to award such a grant, not later The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section Ezra; his mother, Valarie; and all of his than March 31 of each year; 4(a) of House Resolution 967, the Jour- family, his friends, and his fellow ma- ‘‘(II) establish a deadline for the submis- nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- rines. All Americans are forever in sion of applications that is not earlier than proved. their debt—and he will be forever in 60 days after the date on which the informa- our hearts. tion is published under subclause (I), but in f any case not later than May 31; and f ‘‘(III) announce grant recipients not later PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER than August 31 of each year.’’; and The SPEAKER. The Chair will lead (2) by adding at the end the following new PRO TEMPORE the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. subparagraphs: The SPEAKER led the Pledge of Alle- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(E) APPLICATION INFORMATION.—The Asso- giance as follows: ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair ciate Administrator shall clearly communicate to applicants and grant recipients any I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the will postpone further proceedings today on motions to suspend the rules information about State Trade Expansion United States of America, and to the Repub- Program, including— lic for which it stands, one nation under God, on which the yeas and nays are or- ‘‘(i) for each unsuccessful applicant for a indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. dered. grant awarded under this subsection, rec- f The House will resume proceedings ommendations to improve a subsequent ap- on postponed questions at a later time. plication for such a grant; and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ‘‘(ii) for each successful applicant for such f PRO TEMPORE a grant, an explanation for the amount awarded, if different from the amount re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. STEP IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020 ´ quested in the application. GOMEZ). The Chair will entertain up to Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(F) BUDGET PLAN REVISIONS.— 15 requests for 1-minute speeches on move to suspend the rules and pass the ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A State receiving a grant each side of the aisle. bill (H.R. 6133) to reauthorize the State under this subsection may revise the budget

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.000 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 plan of the State submitted under subpara- show exhibitions, disaggregated by socially hearings about the challenges and ben- graph (D) after the disbursal of grant funds and economically disadvantaged small busi- efits of exporting and trade for Amer- if— ness concerns, small business concerns ica’s business owners, this bill address- ‘‘(I) the revision complies with allowable owned and controlled by women, and rural es many of the concerns raised. It reau- uses of grant funds under this subsection; small business concerns.’’. and (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— thorizes the SBA State Trade Expan- ‘‘(II) such State submits notification of the Section 22(l)(10) of the Small Business Act, sion Program—otherwise known as revision to the Associate Administrator. as redesignated by subsection (b), is amended STEP—a proven and effective program ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION.—If a revision under clause by striking ‘‘fiscal years 2016 through 2020’’ that gives small businesses the tools (i) reallocates 10 percent or more of the and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2021 through they need to enter and thrive in the amounts described in the budget plan of the 2024’’. global marketplace. State submitted under subparagraph (D), the (e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 STEP has helped small firms export State may not implement the revised budget year after the date of the enactment of this and access new markets, supporting plan without the approval of the Associate Act, the Associate Administrator for Inter- Administrator, unless the Associate Admin- national Trade of the Small Business Admin- $974 million in export sales in fiscal istrator fails to approve or deny the revised istration shall submit to Congress a report year 2019 alone. With the COVID–19 plan within 10 days after receipt of such re- on the State Trade Expansion Program es- pandemic continuing to decimate local vised plan.’’. tablished under section 22(l) of the Small economies and disrupting supply (b) SURVEY.—Section 22(l) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 649(l)) that includes a chains, the STEP program will be need- Business Act (15 U.S.C. 649(l)) is amended— description of— ed now more than ever. It will help (1) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (1) the process developed for review of re- (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respec- small businesses navigate the complex- vised budget plans submitted under section ities of an international marketplace, tively; and 22(l)(3)(F) of the Small Business Act, as (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol- added by this Act; particularly as the country and world lowing new paragraph: (2) any changes made to streamline the ap- reopen for business. The STEP Im- ‘‘(7) SURVEY.—The Associate Adminis- plication process to remove duplicative re- provement Act of 2020 funds STEP trator shall conduct an annual survey of quirements and create a more transparent through fiscal year 2024 while making each State that received a grant under this process; important improvements to modernize subsection during the preceding year to so- (3) the process developed to share best the program. licit feedback on the program.’’. practices by States described in section (c) ANNUAL REPORT.—Section 22(l)(8)(B) of Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report 22(l)(8)(B)(i)(V) (as redesignated by this Act), the Small Business Act, as redesignated by that this legislation has the support of particularly for first-time grant recipients subsection (b), is amended— under the State Trade Expansion Program or the State International Development (1) in clause (i)— grant recipients that are facing problems Organizations. I thank its cosponsors, (A) in subclause (III), by inserting ‘‘, in- using grant funds; and Representative FINKENAUER, who is cluding the total number of eligible small (4) the process developed to communicate, also the chair of the Subcommittee on business concerns assisted by the program (disaggregated by socially and economically both verbally and in writing, relevant infor- Rural Development, Agriculture, disadvantaged small business concerns, mation about the State Trade Expansion Trade, and Entrepreneurship; and Rep- small business concerns owned and con- Program to all grant recipients in a timely resentative SPANO, the ranking mem- trolled by women, and rural small business manner. ber of the Subcommittee on Investiga- concerns)’’ before the semicolon at the end; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tions, Oversight, and Regulations, for (B) in subclause (IV), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from their continued bipartisan work to im- the end; New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the prove STEP. (C) in subclause (V)— gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (i) by striking ‘‘description of best prac- each will control 20 minutes. tices’’ and inserting ‘‘detailed description of join me in voting to support H.R. 6133 best practices’’; and The Chair recognizes the gentle- today, and I reserve the balance of my (ii) by striking the period at the end and woman from New York. time. inserting a semicolon; and GENERAL LEAVE Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield (D) by adding at the end the following new Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask myself such time as I may consume. subclauses: unanimous consent that all Members Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. ‘‘(VI) an analysis of the performance may have 5 legislative days in which to 6133, the STEP Improvement Act of metrics described in clause (iii) and the sur- revise and extend their remarks and in- 2020. This legislation will authorize the vey described in paragraph (7); and ‘‘(VII) a description of lessons learned by clude extraneous material on the meas- SBA State Trade Expansion Program— grant recipients under this subsection that ure under consideration. or STEP—for the next 4 years. This im- may apply to other assistance provided by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there portant program facilitates small busi- the Administration.’’; and objection to the request of the gentle- ness participation in trade missions (2) by adding at the end the following new woman from New York? and shows, international marketing ef- clause: There was no objection. forts, workshops, and other pro- ‘‘(iii) PERFORMANCE METRICS.—Annually, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I motional activities. the Associate Administrator shall collect yield myself such time as I may con- The Small Business Act of 2010 au- data on eligible small business concerns as- sume. thorized the SBA to establish a 3-year sisted by the program on the following performance metrics: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support STEP pilot grant initiative. The pro- ‘‘(I) Total number of such concerns, of H.R. 6133, the STEP Improvement gram has two objectives: One, increase disaggregated by socially and economically Act of 2020. the number of small businesses that ex- disadvantaged small business concerns, Before I begin, I thank Ranking port; and, two, raise the value of exist- small business concerns owned and con- Member CHABOT for his dedication to ing small business exporters. trolled by women, and rural small business small businesses and for his continued The Associate Administrator of the concerns. effort to ensure the Committee on Office of International Trade is respon- ‘‘(II) Total dollar amount of export sales Small Business works in a bipartisan sible for overseeing the program and by eligible small business concerns assisted manner. Staying true to the tradition by the program. awards, matching funds to States and ‘‘(III) Number of such concerns that have of our committee, the bills we are de- territories for participation in trade not previously participated in an activity de- bating today are all bipartisan and missions, international marketing ef- scribed in paragraph (2). passed through committee by unani- forts, workshops, export trade show ex- ‘‘(IV) Number of such concerns that have mous consent, thanks to the coopera- hibits, and other promotional activi- previously participated in the program. tion of Members on both sides of the ties. ‘‘(V) Number of such concerns that, be- aisle. I commend and thank all of the The Trade Facilitation and Trade En- cause of participation in the program, have committee members for their work on forcement Act of 2015 renamed the pro- accessed a new market. those bills and their passion to put gram the State Trade Expansion Pro- ‘‘(VI) Number of such concerns that, because of participation in the program, have forth policies that make a difference in gram and provided a $30 million au- created new jobs. the lives of entrepreneurs. thorization through fiscal year 2020. ‘‘(VII) Number of such concerns partici- Mr. Speaker, today’s bill is one of The act allowed the Associate Adminis- pating in foreign trade missions or trade those passion projects. After many trator of the Office of International

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.003 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4343 Trade to give priority to STEP pro- nesses the tools they need to start ex- about the good bipartisan work that we posals from States that have a small porting and expanding into new mar- do in the Small Business Committee. It number of small businesses that export kets. Many small businesses operate truly has been an honor serving on that or proposals that would assist rural, within razor-thin margins and have committee this term. women-owned, and socially or eco- only a few employees. I rise today in support of H.R. 6133, nomically disadvantaged small busi- They don’t always have the resources the STEP Improvement Act of 2020, nesses. to attend a trade show, design an inter- which reauthorizes the SBA’s State This legislation will improve the im- national marketing campaign, or navi- Trade Expansion Program, or STEP, plementation of the program by cre- gate foreign countries’ complex rules for the next 4 years. ating a standardized application proc- and regulations. That is where the The program helps small exporters ess, increasing grant spending flexi- State Trade Expansion Program comes expand their markets, grow their busi- bility, improving communication be- in. nesses, and create new American jobs. tween the SBA and States, and col- It is important that we reauthorize In fiscal year 2019, STEP helped lecting performance metrics and re- this program before it expires at the small businesses export over $974 mil- porting to Congress. end of the month. At the same time, we lion in goods and services, which yield- H.R. 6133 reinforces our commitment also need to fix some of the program’s ed a 54-to-1 return on investment. to seeing that the SBA fulfills its goals administrative challenges, which we The program enhances State and relating to the STEP program and have heard about from folks in Iowa Federal export efforts, facilitates co- maximizes every dollar to help small and other stakeholders who have come ordination of services, and expands the businesses reach their potential in the before my subcommittee. resources available to our Nation’s international market. The bill provides b 1415 small businesses. greater flexibility to State trade agen- Last year, the committee held a se- In the Rural Development, Agri- ries of hearings to evaluate the STEP cies and enhances accountability at the culture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship SBA—a balance that will greatly im- program. Subcommittee that I chair with Rank- In March 2019, representatives from prove program functions. ing Member JOYCE from Pennsylvania, Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- the U.S. Government Accountability we held two hearings dedicated to bet- Office and the SBA’s Office of Inspector woman from Iowa (Ms. FINKENAUER), ter understanding and addressing chal- and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. General identified program manage- lenges with the State Trade Expansion ment weaknesses and recommended re- SPANO), for their leadership on this Program. I also held a roundtable in bill. And I especially thank the chair of forms. my district to hear from the Iowa Eco- In June 2019, we received testimony the Committee on Small Business for nomic Development Authority, and from State administrators and small her great leadership on the committee small businesses have actually used businesses that have successfully uti- and the bipartisan work that we have this program. lized STEP funds. done on this for such a long time. What we heard was that the State Our committee has carefully re- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and I have had the Trade Expansion Program is a great reviewed oversight reports and stake- opportunity to work on the committee source for our State, but we also heard holder feedback to determine the ap- for many years now, and it is truly one about confusing application processes, propriate path in this reauthorization. of the committees in this Congress tight timelines, and poor communica- With these recommendations in that works because it is bipartisan, and tion from staff at the Small Business mind, H.R. 6133 streamlines the pro- that is why we have been able to pass Administration. gram’s administration from the appli- such important legislation and work so That is why today, taking all of that cation process to the reporting require- hard on the PPP and other programs feedback I have heard here in D.C. and ments. over the years. back at home, I am proud we are here Thousands of our small businesses Mr. Speaker, I thank the chair- to pass the bipartisan STEP Improve- are competing in the global economy woman, and I reserve the balance of my ment Act of 2020. through the STEP program. Now more time. This bill would reauthorize the State ´ than ever, we need to support small Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I Trade Expansion Program for 4 more businesses as our economy is recov- yield as much time as she may con- years and make improvements; like ering. sume to the gentlewoman from Iowa creating a standard timeframe for ap- In my home State of Florida, more (Ms. FINKENAUER), the sponsor of the plications; opening up more channels than 55,000 small businesses export bill and chair of the Subcommittee on for input and communication between their goods and services, and this pro- Rural Development, Agriculture, the Small Business Administration and gram will help them and their employ- Trade, and Entrepreneurship. the States; and collecting better data ees. Ms. FINKENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I on how the program helps small busi- In passing H.R. 6133, we maximize the ´ thank Chairwoman VELAZQUEZ for nesses, which is the ultimate goal here. potential of our small exporters. yielding. It is an honor to get to serve I want to thank Congressman ROSS Thank you to the gentlewoman from on the Committee on Small Business SPANO from Florida, whom I worked Iowa (Ms. FINKENAUER) for working with her, and I appreciate her support with on introducing this bipartisan leg- with me on this piece of legislation and as we dive into these issues that are islation, as well as Congressman JIM her commitment to bipartisan coopera- obviously of big importance to me and HAGEDORN from Minnesota for cospon- tion. to my State of Iowa. soring this bill. I urge my colleagues to support this Mr. Speaker, that is why, today, I I will also note that this legislation bill. rise in support of the bipartisan State passed through the House Small Busi- Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Trade Expansion Program Improve- ness Committee unanimously. I want myself the balance of my time for the ment Act. to thank my Republican and Demo- purpose of closing. As the Congresswoman from Iowa’s cratic colleagues for working together Mr. Speaker, the SBA’s STEP pro- First Congressional District, I know to move this forward. gram provides financial awards to firsthand that for our small businesses, I urge all Members of this body to State and territory governments to as- the ability to access new markets and join Congressmen SPANO, HAGEDORN, sist small businesses with export devel- export goods promotes economic suc- and me in supporting this bill. opment. cess at home and in our communities. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield The financial support that STEP pro- Given the importance of trade in my such time as he may consume to the vides helps small businesses to learn home State—especially for our farm- gentleman from Florida (Mr. SPANO), how to export, participate in foreign ers, small businesses, and manufactur- who is the ranking member of the In- trade missions and trade shows, and de- ers—I have made it a priority to im- vestigations, Oversight, and Regula- sign international marketing products prove and strengthen the State Trade tions Subcommittee. or campaigns. Expansion Program. The State Trade Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I always It is a commonsense, bipartisan piece Expansion Program gives small busi- appreciate coming to the floor to talk of legislation. I urge my colleagues to

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(15 U.S.C. 636(m)(4)) is amended— kets are essential to their growth. Sec. 6. Program funding for microloans. (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sub- While more and more of our local busi- Sec. 7. Technical assistance grant flexi- paragraph (C)’’ each place that term appears nesses are making inroads abroad, they bility. and inserting ‘‘subparagraphs (C) and (G)’’; are not without challenges. Sec. 8. Credit reporting information. (2) in subparagraph (C)(i)— International trade has always been Sec. 9. Report regarding equitable distribu- (A) by striking ‘‘subparagraph (A)’’ and in- tion. serting ‘‘subparagraphs (A) and (G)’’; and a complex undertaking, dependent on (B) by striking the dollar figure and insert- global macroeconomic trends as well as SEC. 2. INTEREST RATE FOR CERTAIN INTER- MEDIARIES. ing ‘‘$10,000’’; country-specific trade policies and re- (3) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘sub- sources. Section 7(m)(3)(F)(iii) of the Small Busi- ness Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(3)(F)(iii)) is paragraph (A), or (C)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- Regardless, it is critical entre- amended by striking ‘‘$7,500’’ and inserting paragraph (A), (C), or (G)’’; and preneurs can compete in this market- ‘‘$10,000’’. (4) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(G) GRANT AMOUNTS BASED ON APPROPRIA- place. Doing so gives them access to SEC. 3. LINES OF CREDIT AUTHORIZED. TIONS.—In any fiscal year in which the more customers, which in turn fuels Section 7(m)(6)(A) of the Small Business growth and generates jobs here at amount appropriated to make grants under Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(6)(A)) is amended by in- subparagraph (A) is sufficient to provide to home. serting ‘‘(including lines of credit)’’ after each intermediary that receives a loan under H.R. 6133, the STEP Improvement ‘‘fixed rate loans’’. paragraph (1)(B)(i) a grant of not less than 25 Act of 2020, will go a long way to ensur- SEC. 4. EXTENDED REPAYMENT TERMS. percent of the total outstanding balance of ing the recovery and success of our Na- Section 7(m)(6) of the Small Business Act loans made to the intermediary under this tion’s small businesses. By reauthor- (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(6)) is amended by adding at subsection, the Administrator shall make a izing and modernizing STEP, this legis- the end the following: grant under subparagraph (A) to each inter- lation guarantees that States and their ‘‘(F) REPAYMENT TERMS.— mediary of not less than 25 percent and not entrepreneurs will face fewer obstacles ‘‘(i) LIMITATION ON REPAYMENTS TERM.—The more than 30 percent of that total out- repayment term for a loan made under this standing balance.’’. to participation and greater opportuni- paragraph shall not be more than— SEC. 8. CREDIT REPORTING INFORMATION. ties to expand their businesses through ‘‘(I) in the case of a loan made by an inter- The Administrator of the Small Business exporting. mediary of $10,000 or less, 7 years; and Administration shall issue rules establishing This bill is needed now more than ‘‘(II) in the case of a loan made by an inter- a process under which an intermediary that ever as the world seeks to recover from mediary of greater than $10,000, 10 years. makes a loan to a borrower under section the COVID–19 pandemic and subsequent ‘‘(ii) NO ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS.—The Ad- 7(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. economic fallout. ministrator may not impose any additional 636(m)) shall be required to provide the Once again, I applaud my esteemed limitation on the term for repayment of a major credit reporting agencies with infor- loan made by an intermediary under this mation about the borrower relevant to credit colleagues, Representative FINKENAUER paragraph.’’. reporting, such as the borrower’s payment and Representative SPANO, for their SEC. 5. LOAN LIMITS ADJUSTED. activity on the loan. hard work on this legislation. SEC. 9. REPORT REGARDING EQUITABLE DIS- I commend the ranking member and Section 7(m)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(3)(C)) is amended by TRIBUTION. his staff for their commitment to ad- striking ‘‘and $6,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘and Section 7(m)(8) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(8)) is amended— vancing this legislation in a bipartisan $7,000,000 (in the aggregate)’’. manner through our committee. (1) by striking ‘‘In approving’’ and insert- SEC. 6. PROGRAM FUNDING FOR MICROLOANS. ing the following: I urge my colleagues to support this (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(m) of the Small legislation, and I yield back the bal- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In approving’’; and Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)) is amended— (2) by adding at the end the following: ance of my time. (1) in paragraph (7)(B)— ‘‘(B) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Administrator The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (A) by amending clause (i) to read as fol- shall include in the report submitted under question is on the motion offered by lows: paragraph (10), and make publicly available the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. ‘‘(i) ALLOCATION.—Subject to the avail- on the website of the Administration, infor- VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the ability of appropriations and for the first 2 mation on how the Administration has met rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6133. quarters of a fiscal year, of the total amount the requirements of subparagraph (A).’’. of new loan funds made available for award The question was taken; and (two- under this subsection in such fiscal year, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- thirds being in the affirmative) the Administrator shall— ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from rules were suspended and the bill was ‘‘(I) reserve 15 percent of such funds for New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the passed. award to designated underutilized States; gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) A motion to reconsider was laid on and each will control 20 minutes. the table. ‘‘(II) make the remaining 85 percent of The Chair recognizes the gentle- f such funds available for award in any woman from New York. State.’’; and GENERAL LEAVE MICROLOAN IMPROVEMENT ACT (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘to carry Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask OF 2020 out’’ and all that follows through the period unanimous consent that all Members Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I at the end and inserting the following: ‘‘under clause (i)(I) remains unexpended, the may have 5 legislative days in which to move to suspend the rules and pass the Administrator may make that portion avail- revise and extend their remarks and in- bill (H.R. 6079) to amend the Small able for award in any State or designated un- cluded extraneous material on the Business Act to optimize the oper- derutilized State.’’; and measure under consideration. ations of the microloan program, lower (2) in paragraph (11)— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there costs for small business concerns and (A) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the objection to the request of the gentle- intermediary participants in the pro- period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and woman from New York? gram, and for other purposes. (B) by adding at the end the following new There was no objection. ´ The Clerk read the title of the bill. subparagraph: Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘(D) the term ‘State’ means each of the yield myself such time as I may con- several States, the District of Columbia, the H.R. 6079 sume. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- States Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern resentatives of the United States of America in Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.’’. bill before us today, H.R. 6079, the Congress assembled, (b) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 180 days Microloan Improvement Act of 2020, a SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. after the date of the enactment of this Act, bill that makes important improve- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the Administrator of the Small Business Ad- ments to the SBA’s microloan pro- the ‘‘Microloan Improvement Act of 2020’’. ministration shall issue regulations to define gram.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.005 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4345 Many entrepreneurs lack the experi- Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield program has enjoyed a track record of ence as business owners, which is need- myself such time as I may consume. success in delivering affordable startup ed to demonstrate their creditworthi- Mr. Speaker, in order to assist small- capital, particularly for women and ness to conventional lenders. We have dollar borrowers, the SBA offers the minority-owned entrepreneurs. The heard time and again the heart- microloan program, where small busi- SBA microloan program has helped to wrenching stories from entrepreneurs nesses can receive loans of up to $50,000 launch many successful businesses. about the challenges they face, not just or less from nonprofit intermediaries. As the chair of the Small Business securing capital, but also operating Beyond the financing support, the Committee, I have had the privilege to their businesses. microloan program also requires these hear about countless success stories, While the SBA has numerous pro- nonprofit intermediaries to deliver and I have fought tirelessly over the grams designed to meet each of these technical assistance and counseling to years to ensure all American entre- challenges, the microloan program is small business borrowers. preneurs have access to the SBA re- unique in that it provides entre- This two-pronged approach has prov- sources they need to launch and grow preneurs with both the affordable cap- en again and again to provide lower- their businesses. ital needed to start up and the tech- dollar borrowers a leg up in starting or In my time on this committee, I have nical assistance needed to boost their sustaining their small businesses. The been proud to watch the microloan pro- ability to succeed and repay. program registered record highs in fis- gram grow from a small pilot program This program is a key resource for cal year 2019, with over 5,500 loans ap- to a robust lending program with startup, newly established, and grow- proved for over $80 million. strong stakeholder and congressional ing small businesses. It has provided I want to thank the gentleman from support. In many ways, the growth and millions of dollars in financing and New Jersey (Mr. KIM) and the gen- success of the program mirror that of technical assistance to small busi- tleman from Tennessee (Mr. BURCHETT) the many small businesses that got nesses and entrepreneurs since its infor working in a bipartisan manner to their start with an SBA microloan. ception. introduce H.R. 6079, the Microloan Im- Despite this success, and like any By providing loans to nonprofit provement Act of 2020. other Federal program, it must be peri- intermediaries, which in turn lend This bill builds on the strengths of odically reviewed and modernized. This funds to the smallest of small busi- the program by introducing flexibility bill does just that and ensures the nesses, the program helps borrowers and more features for small-dollar bor- microloan program will remain flexible streamline their operations, grow to rowers to utilize as they move through for intermediaries and borrowers, help- profitability, and create new jobs. the microloan lending process. The microloan program was a critical ing to ease access to the program for H.R. 6079 gives microloan inter- even more aspiring entrepreneurs. piece of the puzzle to grow the Nation’s mediaries the ability to offer lines of entrepreneurs before the pandemic. It I want to applaud the work by the credit within the microloan program gentleman from New Jersey and the is now more important than ever to and increases the outstanding limit strengthen and modernize the program gentleman from Tennessee for their bi- each microloan intermediary may partisan work on the microloan pro- as we face a sustained economic reces- carry from $6 million to $7 million. sion in the middle of a global pan- gram. Additionally, H.R. 6079 replaces the Mr. Speaker, I encourage all my col- demic. outdated and burdensome one-fifty- Earlier this Congress, the Sub- leagues to vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I yield back fifth rule that prevents microloan the balance of my time. committee on Economic Growth, Tax intermediaries from accessing the pro- and Capital Access, under the leader- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gram in the first two fiscal quarters of question is on the motion offered by ship of Mr. ANDY KIM, held a hearing on each year with a reserve fund that en- the microloan program where we heard the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. sures both large and small States have VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the from a panel of intermediaries who re- the ability to utilize the program. ported that some of the program’s rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6079. Finally, H.R. 6079 introduces a flexi- The question was taken; and (two- rules, largely unchanged since 1991, are ble grant process that has the potential outdated and restricting them from thirds being in the affirmative) the to reward extra assistance to each rules were suspended and the bill was meeting today’s demand for startup fi- microloan intermediary if overflow ex- nancing and providing more technical passed. ists. A motion to reconsider was laid on assistance. I fully support this commonsense leg- the table. In response, Mr. KIM worked hard islation, and I urge my colleagues to with Mr. BURCHETT to craft the vote ‘‘yes.’’ f Microloan Improvement Act of 2020, a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS series of reasonable proposals designed my time. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT to update the program’s rules and ulti- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ACT mately help microloan intermediaries have no further speakers, and I reserve ´ extend more affordable capital to first- Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I the balance of my time. move to suspend the rules and pass the time entrepreneurs. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I have no bill (H.R. 6021) to amend the Small Just a few of the central changes in speakers, and I yield myself the bal- Business Act to ensure that the Com- the bill include eliminating an out- ance of my time for the purpose of clos- monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- dated and onerous rule that has re- ing. stricted the ability of high-volume Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to lands is eligible for certain Small Busi- intermediaries to meet demand in their support this bipartisan legislation. ness Administration programs, and for respective States, lowering interest Microloans offered by the SBA serve other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. rates for eligible intermediaries, and our Nation’s smallest of small busi- The text of the bill is as follows: extending repayment terms in a tiered nesses. manner to provide greater flexibility The increased flexibility this legisla- H.R. 6021 to businesses. tion permits will allow lenders and bor- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- These changes are long overdue, and rowers to fully utilize the benefits of resentatives of the United States of America in I am pleased that we are taking a vote this program to the maximum extent Congress assembled, on them today. possible. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Finally, I want to thank Mr. KIM and It is a good bill, and I would urge my This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Northern Mr. BURCHETT for their hard work and Mariana Islands Small Business Develop- colleagues to support it. ment Act’’. applaud their efforts to make bipar- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF tisan improvements to this valuable of my time. program. THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS b 1430 FOR CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS AD- I recommend a ‘‘yes’’ to all my col- MINISTRATION PROGRAMS. leagues in the House, and I reserve the Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, in its The Small Business Act is amended— balance of my time. nearly 30 years, the SBA microloan (1) in section 21(a) (15 U.S.C. 648(a))—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.007 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting before sors of the legislation, Mr. SABLAN and am so proud that, under my leadership ‘‘The Administration shall require’’ the fol- Mrs. RADEWAGEN, for raising this in- and the ranking member, we are pro- lowing new sentence: ‘‘The previous sentence equity to the committee. viding access to all the programs under shall not apply to an applicant that has its The dedication they have shown to the Small Business Administration for principal office located in the Common- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.’’; creating greater parity to the entre- the small businesses in the Northern and preneurs in all territories shows ex- Mariana Islands. (B) in paragraph (4)(C)(ix), by striking actly how small business issues are nei- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ‘‘and American Samoa’’ and inserting ther Democratic nor Republican issues; of my time. ‘‘American Samoa, and the Commonwealth they are American issues. Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, my legislation, of the Northern Mariana Islands’’; and Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues H.R. 6021, ensures the 1,700 small busi- (2) in section 34(a)(9) (15 U.S.C. 657d(a)(9)), to join me in supporting the small nesses in my district can receive assistance by striking ‘‘and American Samoa’’ and in- business owners and entrepreneurs of through grants from the Small Business Devel- serting ‘‘American Samoa, and the Common- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’’. the Commonwealth of the Northern opment Center (SBDC) program and through Mariana Islands by voting in favor of FAST, the Federal and State Technology pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 6021. gram. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The Northern Mariana Islands is the only ´ New York (Ms. VELAZQUEZ) and the my time. place in the U.S. not included in these Small gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Business Administration (SBA) programs, each will control 20 minutes. myself such time as I may consume. which help small businesses access the The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. Speaker, this extends a matter of knowledge and capital needed to grow and woman from New York. simple fairness to American citizens. compete successfully for federal contracting GENERAL LEAVE Currently, the Northern Mariana Is- opportunities. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask lands, part of the United States since H.R. 6021, the Northern Mariana Islands unanimous consent that all Members 1975, is the only U.S. jurisdiction not Small Business Development Act, would cor- may have 5 legislative days in which to included for eligibility in certain SBA rect that by ensuring Marianas businesses ac- revise and extend their remarks and in- programs. cess to these SBA programs on the same clude extraneous material on the meas- According to the SBA, there are basis as their counterparts across the nation. ure under consideration. more than 1,700 small businesses in the The Small Business Committee unanimously The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Commonwealth that employ more than reported the bill favorably in March. objection to the request of the gentle- 18,000 people. These businesses, these Under my legislation, the Marianas can woman from New York? owners, these employees, and these apply to establish a Lead SBDC, which would There was no objection. families are no different than those in make available renewable funding to expand ´ Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I my hometown of Cincinnati or those in the reach and capacity of the existing SBDC yield myself such time as I may con- the chairwoman’s district in Brooklyn. service center on Saipan. With additional fund- sume. This bill amends the Small Business ing, small businesses on Saipan, Tinian and Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Act to allow the Commonwealth of the Rota will have better access to free or low- of H.R. 6021, the Northern Mariana Is- Northern Mariana Islands to establish cost services such as incubator workspaces lands Small Business Development Act. a lead Small Business Development for entrepreneurs, business planning, oper- There are 1,700 small businesses with Center, or SBDC, and to be eligible for ations, and other areas required for small 18,000 employees in the Commonwealth the same funding as the other lead business growth and success. of the Northern Mariana Islands, yet SBDCs across our Nation. H.R. 6021 would also help our small busi- these businesses are the only ones in Additionally, H.R. 6021 waives the re- nesses participate in federal research and de- the United States that are ineligible quirement that the new SBDC be estab- velopment opportunities. The legislation does for the SBA’s Small Business Develop- lished at a higher education institution this by including the Marianas in the SSA’s ment Center, or SBDC, and Federal and because the Commonwealth of the FAST program which funds outreach and as- State Technology, or FAST, partner- Northern Mariana Islands does not sistance to small businesses interested in ship programs. have a college or university to operate competing for the Small Business Innovation The SBDC program provides free or an SBDC on campus. Research and Small Business Technology low-cost counseling and training serv- The Northern Mariana Islands’ 55,000 Transfer programs. ices to thousands of entrepreneurs and inhabitants deserve the same access to I want to also express my support for H.R. small business owners each year, and SBA programs as any other American 6079, the Microloan Improvement Act, being the FAST partnership program pro- citizen, and this bill ensures that they considered by the House. The Act includes a vides funding to increase the number of do. It is a very simple, bipartisan, and provision from my bill, H.R. 2603, which pro- Small Business Innovation Research just piece of legislation. I urge my col- vides Marianas small businesses owners ac- and Small Business Technical Transfer leagues to support it, and I reserve the cess to the SBA’s Microloan program. SBA applications and better prepare appli- balance of my time. microloans provide up to $50,000 typically not cants for success. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I re- offered by banks for working capital or the ac- The Commonwealth of the Northern serve the balance of my time. quisition of materials, supplies, or equipment. Mariana Islands, which rely heavily on Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield The program also provides marketing, man- tourism, has not been immune from myself such time as I may consume. agement, and technical assistance to assist the economic devastation resulting We have no further speakers on our the women, low-income, veteran entre- from COVID–19. Moreover, it has been side, so I am prepared to close. preneurs in my district. trying to rebuild from two catastrophic I would like the thank gentleman I ask my colleagues to support H.R. 6021 typhoons that wreaked havoc on the from the Northern Mariana Islands and H.R. 6079, so we can be sure that all country in October 2018. (Mr. SABLAN) and the gentlewoman small businesses in our country can fully ben- By extending SBA’s SBDC and FAST from American Samoa (Mrs. efit from the SBA’s programs, regardless of programs to the Commonwealth of the RADEWAGEN) for their leadership on where in our nation they happen to operate. Northern Mariana Islands, Congress this issue. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The will extend valuable opportunities for The legislation is long overdue, and I question is on the motion offered by small business owners and aspiring en- am happy to support the bill. I urge my the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. trepreneurs to receive support from colleagues to support the bill as well, VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the qualified counselors on how to launch and I yield back the balance of my rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6021. and grow their small businesses as well time. The question was taken; and (two- as recover from the economic catas- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I thirds being in the affirmative) the trophes. yield myself such time as I may con- rules were suspended and the bill was In March, H.R. 6021 was unanimously sume. passed. approved by the House Small Business Mr. Speaker, I just urge support of A motion to reconsider was laid on Committee, and I commend the spon- this bill. It corrects an inequity, and I the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.002 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4347 MICROLOAN TRANSPARENCY AND ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on February makes it so successful, is that inter- ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2020 1, 2021, and annually thereafter, the Adminis- mediaries offer technology, manage- ´ trator shall submit to the Committee on ment, and marketing assistance to Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate and the Committee on Small Busi- business owners in conjunction with af- bill (H.R. 6078) to amend the Small ness of the House of Representatives, and fordable financing. However, when our Business Act to increase transparency make available to the public on the website Committee held hearings on the pro- and to enhance the use of microloans of the Administration, a report on the effec- gram, we heard about the challenges in rural areas, and for other purposes, tiveness of the microloan program during that intermediaries in rural areas face the fiscal year preceding the date of the re- as amended. in providing technical assistance. port. Such report shall include—’’; These nonprofit, mission-based lend- The Clerk read the title of the bill. (6) in subparagraph (A), as so designated, The text of the bill is as follows: by inserting after clause (vi) the following ers must sometimes drive 2 or 3 hours, H.R. 6078 new clauses: or even more, to a borrower’s place of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(vii) the number and type of enforcement business to conduct training. These ex- resentatives of the United States of America in actions taken by the Administrator against penses all come out of the Congress assembled, noncompliant intermediaries; intermediary’s bottom line. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(viii) an analysis of compliance by inter- The measure Mr. BURCHETT and Mr. mediaries with the credit availability re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Microloan KIM have put forward to make inter- quirements of paragraph (3)(E) for loans in Transparency and Accountability Act of mediaries with at least 25 percent of 2020’’. an amount greater than $20,000; ‘‘(ix) the extent to which microloans are their loans in a rural area eligible for a SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE FOR INTERMEDIARIES SERV- provided to small business concerns in rural bonus technical assistance grant is a ING RURAL AREAS. areas; Section 7(m) of the Small Business Act (15 necessary one that I support and would ‘‘(x) the number of underserved borrowers, U.S.C. 636(m)) is amended— encourage all of my colleagues to sup- as defined by the Administration, partici- (1) by amending paragraph (4)(C)(i) to read port. pating in the microloan program; as follows: ‘‘(xi) the average rate of interest for each Mr. Speaker, I applaud our biparti- ‘‘(i) Each intermediate shall be eligible to microloan; sanship and, more importantly, our receive a grant equal to 5 percent of the ‘‘(xii) the average amount of fees charged commitment to America’s small busi- total outstanding balance of loans made to for each microloan; nesses. I urge all of my colleagues to the intermediary under this subsection, in ‘‘(xiii) the average size of each microloan, vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I reserve the balance of addition to grants made under subparagraph including— (A), if the intermediary has either— my time. ‘‘(I) the number of loans made in an Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield ‘‘(I) a portfolio of loans made under this amount greater than $20,000; and subsection that averages not more than ‘‘(II) the average size and charge-off rate of myself such time as I may consume. $10,000 during the period of the such loans; Mr. Speaker, I want to again thank intermediary’s participation in the program; ‘‘(xiv) the subsidy cost to the Administra- the chair, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, for working ‘‘(II) a portfolio of loans made under this tion; in a bipartisan manner on all four of subsection of which not less than 25 percent ‘‘(xv) the number and percentage of these bills, and that is why both Re- are made to small business concerns located microloans that were made to refinance in or owned by one or more residents of an publicans and Democrats support all other loans; four, because we really are working to- economically distressed area; or ‘‘(xvi) the number and percentage of ‘‘(III) a portfolio of loans made under this microloans made to new program partici- gether, and that is good for the coun- subsection of which not less than 25 percent pants and the number and percentage of try. is serving rural areas during the period of microloans made to previous program par- Mr. Speaker, to enhance the dissemi- the intermediary’s participation in the pro- ticipants; nation of microloans in rural areas and gram.’’; and ‘‘(xvii) the average amount of technical as- to increase transparency, this bill, H.R. (2) in paragraph (11)— sistance grant monies spent on each loan; (A) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking all 6078, the Microloan Transparency and and’’; and Accountability Act of 2020, was intro- after the semicolon and inserting ‘‘and’’; and (7) by adding at the end the following: (B) by striking all after subparagraph (C), ‘‘(B) PRIVACY.—Each report submitted duced by the gentleman from Ten- and inserting the following: under subparagraph (A) shall not contain nessee (Mr. BURCHETT) and the gen- ‘‘(D) the term ‘economically distressed any personally identifiable information of tleman from New Jersey (Mr. KIM). area’, as used in paragraph (4), means a coun- any borrower.’’. In order to meet the needs of low-dol- ty or equivalent division of local government The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lar borrowers, the SBA offers the of a State in which the small business concern is located, in which, according to the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from microloan program. As with all the most recent data available from the Bureau New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and the SBA financial assistance program, the of the Census, Department of Commerce, not gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT) SBA does not make a microloan di- less than 40 percent of residents have an an- each will control 20 minutes. rectly to a small business. Rather, it nual income that is at or below the poverty The Chair recognizes the gentle- makes direct loans to a nonprofit, level.’’. woman from New York. called a microloan intermediary. The SEC. 3. PORTFOLIO RISK ANALYSIS OF GENERAL LEAVE intermediary, in turn, makes loans of MICROLOANS. Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask up to $50,000 to borrowers and is re- Section 7(m)(10) of the Small Business Act unanimous consent that all Members quired to provide technical assistance (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(10)) is amended— may have 5 legislative days in which to (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) to its borrowers through a technical through (F) as clauses (i) through (vi), re- revise and extend their remarks and in- assistance grant. spectively, and adjusting the margins ac- clude extraneous material on the meas- The average loan within the cordingly; ure under consideration. microloan program is approximately (2) by amending clause (iv), as so redesig- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there $14,500, and the program has grown nated, to read as follows: objection to the request of the gentle- from approving over 3,500 loans for a ‘‘(vi) the number, amount, and percentage woman from New York? total of $52 million in fiscal year 2015 of microloans made by intermediaries to There was no objection. to approving over 5,000 loans—5,532, to small business concerns— Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(I) that went into default in the previous yield myself such time as I may con- be exact—for over $81 million in fiscal year; and sume. year 2019. ‘‘(II) that were charged off in the previous Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the H.R. 6078, the Microloan Trans- year by such intermediaries;’’; bill before us today, H.R. 6078, the parency Act of 2020, increases trans- (3) in clause (vi), as so redesignated, by Microloan Transparency and Account- parency for the growing microloan pro- striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; ability Act, which makes it easier for gram and enhances microloan options (4) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as for rural areas. Specifically, H.R. 6078 clause (xviii), and adjusting the margin ac- rural-serving microloan intermediaries cordingly; to provide technical and management requires the SBA to perform an annual (5) by striking ‘‘On November 1, 1995,’’ and assistance to entrepreneurs. portfolio risk analysis to examine de- all that follows through ‘‘the following:’’ and One of the key components of the faults and charge-off rates to ensure inserting the following: microloan program, and what I believe taxpayer money is safeguarded.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.011 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 Additionally, to enhance the dissemi- to get it across the finish line. I also CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET JUS- nation of rural loans, the bill intro- thank the chairwoman and the ranking TIFICATION TRANSPARENCY ACT duces an opportunity for an inter- member. OF 2020 mediary that currently makes at least Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New 25 percent of its loans to a small busi- have no further speakers. I reserve the York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend ness serving rural areas the ability to balance of my time. the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4894) to receive a 5 percent bonus technical as- Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield amend the Federal Funding Account- sistance grant. myself the balance of my time. ability and Transparency Act of 2006, Mr. Speaker, I would again like to The recent growth of the SBA’s to require the budget justifications and thank Mr. BURCHETT and Mr. KIM for microloan program has shown how ben- appropriation requests of agencies be working together to protect American eficial it can be to small-dollar bor- made publicly available, as amended. taxpayer dollars and to ensure our rowers. Not only does this bill make The Clerk read the title of the bill. rural communities have the ability to the program more valuable to small The text of the bill is as follows: utilize this program to its fullest. firms located in rural areas, it also in- H.R. 4894 Mr. Speaker, I fully support this bi- creases transparency and allows future Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- partisan legislation. I urge my col- Congresses with important information resentatives of the United States of America in leagues to vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I reserve the to help guide policy decisions. Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. balance of my time. This is a bipartisan, good govern- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Congres- ment piece of legislation that deserves sional Budget Justification Transparency serve the balance of my time. each Member’s support. Act of 2020’’. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield I thank Mr. BURCHETT and Mr. KIM SEC. 2. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF BUDGET JUS- such time as he may consume to the for their leadership. I once again thank TIFICATIONS AND APPROPRIATION REQUESTS. gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Representative VELA´ ZQUEZ for, as al- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3 of the Federal BURCHETT). I thank him for his leader- ways, working together with us in a bi- ship in pushing this legislation. Funding Accountability and Transparency partisan fashion. I very much appre- Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–282; 31 U.S.C. 6101 Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I ciate that. note) is amended to read as follows: ´ thank Chairwoman VELAZQUEZ and Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ‘‘SEC. 3. FULL DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS. Ranking Member CHABOT for this op- of my time. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not less frequently than portunity as a freshman. It doesn’t es- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I monthly when practicable, and in any event cape me that you all have allowed me not less frequently than quarterly, the Sec- yield myself the balance of my time. retary (in consultation with the Director to move forward with a meaningful Oftentimes, the biggest barrier to en- piece of legislation as a freshman, and and, with respect to information described in trepreneurship is accessing affordable subsection (b)(2), the head of the applicable I can assure you that the people I rep- capital. But for many entrepreneurs, agency) shall ensure that updated informa- resent thank you all very much. access to expert advice can give them tion with respect to the information de- Mr. Speaker, small businesses, an added boost and the skills needed to scribed in subsection (b) is posted on the whether in urban centers or rural grow a sustainable business. website established under section 2. areas, deserve access to small business ‘‘(b) INFORMATION TO BE POSTED.— To that end, the microloan program administration resources. ‘‘(1) FUNDS.—For any funds made available leverages the network of nonprofit The Microloan Transparency and Ac- to or expended by a Federal agency or com- intermediary lenders, many of them ponent of a Federal agency, the information countability Act is strong, bipartisan CDFIs, who have deep roots in the local to be posted shall include— legislation that improves rural access community, are committed to eco- ‘‘(A) for each appropriations account, in- to the SBA microloan program and will nomic development, and offer technical cluding an expired or unexpired appropria- help ensure that community-based tions account, the amount— business and marketing assistance for businesses, and not just the heavy hit- ‘‘(i) of budget authority appropriated; these small businesses. ters, have access to needed resources. ‘‘(ii) that is obligated; This bill will go a long way in help- ‘‘(iii) of unobligated balances; and b 1445 ing these microlenders reach more ‘‘(iv) of any other budgetary resources; As a former local mayor, I know the small businesses in rural areas, which, ‘‘(B) from which accounts and in what difference that easy access to loans, in turn, will stimulate the local econo- amount— even small ones, can make for our mies. It also mandates reporting on the ‘‘(i) appropriations are obligated for each program’s effectiveness so our com- program activity; and American mom-and-pop shops. ‘‘(ii) outlays are made for each program ac- Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, rural mittee can continue to oversee the pro- tivity; small businesses often don’t get enough gram and make necessary modifica- ‘‘(C) from which accounts and in what consideration from microloan pro- tions to further improve the program. amount— viders. To incentivize interest in sup- Again, thank you to Representative ‘‘(i) appropriations are obligated for each porting our rural small businesses, this BURCHETT and Representative KIM for object class; and legislation would establish a 5 percent collaborating on the bill before us ‘‘(ii) outlays are made for each object technical assistance grant for inter- today. I also thank the ranking mem- class; and ‘‘(D) for each program activity, the ber, Mr. CHABOT, and his staff for work- mediaries who make 25 percent of their amount— loans to these small businesses. Rural ing with us in a bipartisan manner, not ‘‘(i) obligated for each object class; and small businesses will have more oppor- just on this piece of legislation, but on ‘‘(ii) of outlays made for each object class. tunity to grow and innovate with the all the bills we have brought to the ‘‘(2) BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS.— help of this legislation. floor today. ‘‘(A) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the This bill also improves transparency Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to term ‘budget justification materials’ means within the SBA microloan program so vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I yield back the bal- the annual budget justification materials of American taxpayers know their dollars ance of my time. an agency that are submitted, in conjunction with the budget of the United States Govern- are being invested responsibly. Under The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment submitted under section 1105(a) of title this legislation, Mr. Speaker, the SBA question is on the motion offered by 31, United States Code, but does not include would update Congress with a portfolio the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. budget justification materials that are clas- risk analysis of microloans on an an- VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the sified. nual basis. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6078, as ‘‘(B) INFORMATION.—The information to be Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- amended. posted shall include any budget justification leagues to support this bill and the The question was taken; and (two- materials— steps it takes to promote fair access to thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘(i) for the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this para- financial resources for every American rules were suspended and the bill, as graph, and each fiscal year thereafter; and small business. I am proud to work amended, was passed. ‘‘(ii) to the extent practicable, that were with my friend Representative KIM on A motion to reconsider was laid on released for any fiscal year before the date of this bill, and I thank him for his efforts the table. enactment of this paragraph.

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DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- due reform to ensure that the Congress ‘‘(i) as an open Government data asset (as FECTS. and the public can understand the full defined under section 3502 of title 44, United The budgetary effects of this Act, for the States Code); purpose of complying with the Statutory scope of the Federal budget. ‘‘(ii) in a manner that enables users to Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- This bipartisan bill will make it pos- download individual reports, download all re- mined by reference to the latest statement sible for the public and every Member ports in bulk, and download in bulk the re- titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- of Congress to readily find and compare sults of a search, to the extent practicable; tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in the annual budget justification and and the Congressional Record by the Chairman of supporting materials that each agency ‘‘(iii) in a structured data format, to the the House Budget Committee, provided that prepares and sends to Congress. such statement has been submitted prior to extent practicable. Taxpayers should know how agencies ‘‘(D) DEADLINE.—The budget justification the vote on passage. plan to spend their hard-earned money. materials required to be posted under sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Last year, the Federal Government paragraph (B)(i) shall be posted not later ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from spent more than $4.4 trillion. than 2 weeks after the date on which the New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) We have transparency tools like budget justification materials are first sub- and the gentleman from Pennsylvania mitted to Congress. USAspending.gov to track Federal (Mr. KELLER) each will control 20 min- ‘‘(E) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in spending after Congress appropriates utes. this paragraph shall be construed to author- taxpayer dollars. ize an agency to destroy any budget jus- The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from New York. However, the annual Federal agency tification materials relating to a fiscal year budget justifications provide detailed before the fiscal year described in subpara- GENERAL LEAVE and plain-language explanations of how graph (B)(i).’’. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New (b) INFORMATION REGARDING AGENCY BUDG- York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous agencies plan to spend congressionally ET JUSTIFICATIONS.—Section 1105 of title 31, consent that all Members may have 5 appropriated funds. United States Code, is amended by adding at In other words, an agency Congres- the end the following: legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include ex- sional Budget Justification provides ‘‘(i)(1) The Director of the Office of Man- the necessary details in context to ac- agement and Budget shall make publicly traneous material on the measure be- available on a website, and continuously up- fore us. tually understand how agency missions date, a tabular list for each fiscal year of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there connect to eventual Federal spending. each agency that submits budget justifica- objection to the request of the gentle- Currently, agencies send these plans tion materials, which shall include— woman from New York? directly to congressional appropri- ‘‘(A) the name of the agency; There was no objection. ators. ‘‘(B) a unique identifier that identifies the Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New However, if the rest of us wish to re- agency; York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such view these valuable government budget ‘‘(C) to the extent practicable, the date on materials, we are left to manually which the budget justification materials of time as I may consume. the agency are first submitted to Congress; The bill before us, the Congressional search through hundreds of individual ‘‘(D) the date on which the budget jus- Budget Justification Transparency agency websites. tification materials of the agency are posted Act, is a commonsense, good govern- H.R. 4894 solves this problem by re- online under section 3 of the Federal Fund- ment measure every Member should quiring the budget justifications of ing Accountability and Transparency Act of support. every agency be publicly available at a 2006; It would require the congressional central, single website. ‘‘(E) the uniform resource locator where budget justification documents that The bill would require the Office of the budget justification materials are pub- agencies prepare for congressional Management and Budget to provide a lished on the website of the agency; and committees to be posted online in a ‘‘(F) a single data set that contains the in- comprehensive list of each agency’s formation described in subparagraphs (A) centralized, searchable database. budget justification with a stable link through (E) with respect to the agency for This would make these detailed to where the documents are published all fiscal years for which budget justifica- plain-language explanations of how on agency websites. tions of the agency are made available under agencies plan to spend taxpayer dollars This way Congress and the public can section 3 of the Federal Funding Account- more accessible to the public. know that they are looking at the com- ability and Transparency Act of 2006 in a I thank Representatives MIKE plete picture of the budget request ma- structured data format. QUIGLEY and DOUG COLLINS for their terials. ‘‘(2)(A) Each agency that submits budget work on this bill. justification materials shall make the mate- Each agency would also be required Representative QUIGLEY, in par- to publish their materials at a consist- rials available on the website of the agency, ticular, has a long history as a strong in accordance with the policies established ently named web address to further by the Director of the Office of Management advocate of transparency in the oper- simplify the public’s discovery of these and Budget under subparagraph (B). ations of the Federal Government. budget documents. Representative QUIGLEY is the found- ‘‘(B) The Director of the Office of Manage- The bill would also require the U.S. er and chair of the bipartisan Congres- ment and Budget, in consultation with the Treasury to centrally publish all mate- Secretary of the Treasury, shall establish sional Transparency Caucus, which rials themselves on USAspending.gov policies for agencies relating to making shines a light on the importance of as open data. available materials under subparagraph (A), government transparency and account- USAspending is a current one-stop which shall include guidelines for making ability. budget justification materials available in a This legacy of championing good gov- shop for the public to find information format aligned with the requirements of sec- ernment stems from his time serving on how the government is using their tion 3(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Funding Ac- tax dollars. countability and Transparency Act of 2006 as Cook County Commissioner where government reform was one of his It tracks all Federal spending activ- and using a uniform resource locator that is ity, as required by the 2014 DATA Act, in a consistent format across agencies and is major legislative priorities. descriptive, memorable, and pronounceable, H.R. 4894 builds on the work of the which is an example of the strong bi- such as the format of ‘agencyname.gov/budg- committee to improve government partisan work the House Committee on et. transparency by allowing the public to Oversight and Reform and Congress has ‘‘(C) If the Director of the Office of Man- more easily learn how Federal agencies accomplished in the past. agement and Budget maintains a public spend their taxpayer dollars. Adding congressional budget jus- website that contains the budget of the Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and tifications to USAspending.gov for fu- United States Government submitted under I reserve the balance of my time. ture generations will provide greater subsection (a) and any related materials, Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield context to Federal spending informa- such website shall also contain a link to the tion. tabular list required under paragraph (1). myself such time as I may consume. ‘‘(3) In this subsection, the term ‘budget I rise in support of H.R. 4894, the Con- Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- justification materials’ has the meaning gressional Budget Justification Trans- leagues to support this bipartisan bill, given that term in section 3 of the Federal parency Act. and I reserve the balance of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.004 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. monsense, forward-thinking measure, York. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Charging as well as Congressman RO KHANNA and Helps Agencies Realize General Efficiencies from Pennsylvania has no further ANTHONY GONZALEZ for championing a Act’’ or the ‘‘CHARGE Act’’. speakers, I am prepared to close. I re- companion bill in the House. SEC. 2. PAYMENT BY CHARGE CARD FOR CHARG- The SmartPay Program operated by serve the balance of my time. ING FEDERAL ELECTRIC MOTOR VE- Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I have no HICLES. the General Services Administration is further speakers, and I yield myself the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act— the world’s largest commercial pay- balance of my time. (1) the term ‘‘Administrator’’ means the ment program, serving over 560 Federal Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss with- Administrator of General Services; entities. It also is used for the fuel, out mentioning another interesting (2) the term ‘‘charge card’’— maintenance, and repair of the govern- benefit of the Congressional Budget (A) means a card, plate, coupon book, or ment-wide commercial fleet. other means existing for the purpose of ob- Justification Transparency Act. taining money, property, labor, or services; b 1500 Thanks to another law that the and House Oversight and Reform Com- With that size and reach comes im- (B) includes— pact and opportunity. SmartPay ac- mittee has previously produced in the (i) a card issued under the GSA SmartPay last Congress, the 2018 Good Account- program; and tively supports the goal of incor- ing Obligation in Government Act, con- (ii) a Fleet Services card; porating electric, hybrid, and hydrogen gressional budget justifications also (3) the term ‘‘covered electric motor vehi- fuel cell vehicles into this fleet, yet it list unimplemented inspector general cle’’ means a passenger carrier that is— is not clear that it can be used to pay (A) a passenger motor vehicle; and audit and GAO report recommenda- for charging electric vehicles. (B) an electric motor vehicle; S. 2193 would reinforce this goal by tions. (4) the term ‘‘electric motor vehicle’’ has requiring GSA to issue guidance clari- Therefore, H.R. 4894 will also cen- the meaning given the term in section 601 of fying that authorized Federal employ- tralize documents containing valuable the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. ees can pay for charging electric vehi- IG and GAO recommendations for the 13271); cles using SmartPay, just as they can public and Congress to easily find. (5) the term ‘‘electric motor vehicle charg- for refueling conventional motor vehi- This will empower better oversight ing station’’ means a battery-charging stacles. over a sprawling and complicated Fed- tion that permits the transfer of electric en- The Federal Government must lead eral Government. I hope we can con- ergy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other storage device in an electric the way in embracing technology and tinue to find ways to continue building motor vehicle; and innovations that address society’s on such good government reforms in a (6) the terms ‘‘Federal agency’’ and ‘‘pas- gravest threats. Climate change is at bipartisan fashion. senger carrier’’ have the meanings given the top of that list, challenging us all Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge my col- those terms in section 1344(h) of title 31, to do better. United States Code. leagues to support this commonsense If we can rise to this challenge by in- legislation, and I yield back the bal- (b) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the vesting in strategic industries, work- ance of my time. force training, and solutions, we can Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Administrator shall issue guidance to clarify that each Federal agency may, in accordance rise from this crisis as a safer, strong- York. Mr. Speaker, I likewise, urge with section 1344 of title 31, United States er, more prosperous Nation. passage of H.R. 4894, as amended, and I Code— I am firmly committed to cutting- yield back the balance of my time. (1) charge a covered electric motor vehicle edge, solutions-oriented policies that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The at a commercial electric motor vehicle support our progress toward a Federal question is on the motion offered by charging station; and fleet of the future that is clean, green, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. (2) pay for a transaction described in paragraph (1) with a charge card. and efficient. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House Mr. Speaker, I applaud S. 2193 for its suspend the rules and pass the bill, (c) ISSUANCE OF CHARGE CARDS.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of important contribution toward this H.R. 4894, as amended. this Act, the Administrator shall issue to goal, and I reserve the balance of my The question was taken. each Federal agency a charge card for each time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the covered electric motor vehicle of the Federal Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being agency that may be used by an officer or em- myself such time as I may consume. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ployee of the Federal agency to pay for I rise in support of S. 2193, the Charg- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New charging the covered motor vehicle in ac- ing Helps Agencies Realize General Ef- York. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand cordance with the guidance issued under sub- ficiencies Act, or CHARGE Act. section (b). the yeas and nays. The CHARGE Act would direct the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- General Services Administration to ant to section 3 of House Resolution ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from allow Federal employees to use official 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) Federal travel charge cards to pay for Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- and the gentleman from Pennsylvania electric vehicle recharging at commer- ther proceedings on this motion will be (Mr. KELLER) each will control 20 min- cial charging stations. postponed. utes. This simple change would help Fed- f The Chair recognizes the gentle- eral Government employees take woman from New York. greater advantage of Federal electric CHARGING HELPS AGENCIES RE- GENERAL LEAVE motor vehicle fleet vehicles while trav- ALIZE GENERAL EFFICIENCIES Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New eling for official business. ACT York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous By ensuring the government can uti- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New consent that all Members may have 5 lize expanding commercial charging York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend legislative days within which to revise stations, we can help drive down costs the rules and pass the bill (S. 2193) to and extend their remarks and include to the taxpayer and avoid the need for require the Administrator of General extraneous materials on the measure the government to buy and maintain Services to issue guidance to clarify before us. more electric vehicle charging sta- that Federal agencies may pay by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tions. charge card for the charging of Federal objection to the request of the gentle- If Federal employees must use their electric motor vehicles, and for other woman from New York? travel charge cards to refuel their tra- purposes. There was no objection. ditional vehicles, they should also be The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New allowed to use these same cards to re- The text of the bill is as follows: York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such fuel or charge their electric vehicles. S. 2193 time as I may consume. This is a commonsense and easy step Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Sen- toward modernizing the Federal Gov- resentatives of the United States of America in ators GARY PETERS and ROB PORTMAN ernment and granting more flexibility Congress assembled, for their bipartisan work on this com- to Federal employees.

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Internet of Things devices by the Federal (ii) considerations for managing the secu- Government; and rity vulnerabilities of Internet of Things de- Further, this new flexibility for the (4) consistent with the second draft Na- Federal Government and its employees vices; and tional Institute for Standards and Tech- (B) with respect to the following consider- to utilize electric vehicles could help nology Interagency or Internal Report 8259 ations for Internet of Things devices: bolster the American market for elec- titled ‘‘Recommendations for IoT Device (i) Secure Development. Manufacturers: Foundational Activities and tric vehicles. (ii) Identity management. Core Device Cybersecurity Capability Base- As we have learned throughout the (iii) Patching. line’’, published in January 2020, Internet of coronavirus pandemic, American man- (iv) Configuration management. Things devices are devices that— ufacturing is vitally important to our (A) have at least one transducer (sensor or (3) CONSIDERING RELEVANT STANDARDS.—In success as a Nation. By allowing the actuator) for interacting directly with the developing the standards and guidelines increased use of electric vehicles in physical world, have at least one network under paragraph (1), the Director of the In- America, we can secure all the Amer- interface, and are not conventional Informa- stitute shall consider relevant standards, ican ingenuity and innovation that tion Technology devices, such as guidelines, and best practices developed by comes with the vehicles of the future. smartphones and laptops, for which the iden- the private sector, agencies, and public-pri- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tification and implementation of cybersecu- vate partnerships. rity features is already well understood; and support this bill, and I yield back the (b) REVIEW OF AGENCY INFORMATION SECU- (B) can function on their own and are not RITY POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES.— balance of my time. only able to function when acting as a com- (1) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 180 days Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ponent of another device, such as a proc- after the date on which the Director of the York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of S. essor. Institute completes the development of the 2193, and I yield back the balance of my SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. time. In this Act: standards and guidelines required under subsection (a), the Director of OMB shall review The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (1) AGENCY.—The term ‘‘agency’’ has the meaning given that term in section 3502 of agency information security policies and question is on the motion offered by principles on the basis of the standards and the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. title 44, United States Code. (2) DIRECTOR OF OMB.—The term ‘‘Director guidelines published under subsection (a) CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House of OMB’’ means the Director of the Office of pertaining to Internet of Things devices suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. Management and Budget. owned or controlled by agencies (excluding 2193. (3) DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE.—The term agency information security policies and The question was taken. ‘‘Director of the Institute’’ means the Direc- principles pertaining to Internet of Things of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the tor of the National Institute of Standards devices owned or controlled by agencies that opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being and Technology. are or comprise a national security system) in the affirmative, the ayes have it. (4) INFORMATION SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘infor- for consistency with the standards and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New mation system’’ has the meaning given that guidelines submitted under subsection (a) York. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand term in section 3502 of title 44, United States and issue such policies and principles as may Code. be necessary to ensure those policies and the yeas and nays. (5) NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM.—The term principles are consistent with such standards The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘national security system’’ has the meaning and guidelines. ant to section 3 of House Resolution given that term in section 3552(b)(6) of title (2) REVIEW.—In reviewing agency informa- 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. 44, United States Code. tion security policies and principles under Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, fur- (6) OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.—The term paragraph (1) and issuing policies and prin- ther proceedings on this motion will be ‘‘operational technology’’ means hardware ciples under such paragraph, as may be nec- postponed. and software that detects or causes a change essary, the Director of OMB shall— through the direct monitoring or control of f (A) consult with the Director of the Cyber- physical devices, processes, and events in the security and Infrastructure Security Agency INTERNET OF THINGS CYBERSECU- enterprise. of the Department of Homeland Security; RITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2020 (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ and means the Secretary of Homeland Security. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New (B) ensure such policies and principles are (8) SECURITY VULNERABILITY.—The term consistent with the information security re- York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend ‘‘security vulnerability’’ has the meaning quirements under subchapter II of chapter 35 given that term in section 102(17) of the Cy- the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1668) to of title 44, United States Code. bersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 leverage Federal Government procure- (3) NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS.—Any pol- (6 U.S.C. 1501(17)). ment power to encourage increased cy- icy or principle issued by the Director of bersecurity for Internet of Things de- SEC. 4. SECURITY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR AGENCIES ON USE AND MAN- OMB under paragraph (1) shall not apply to vices, and for other purposes, as AGEMENT OF INTERNET OF THINGS national security systems. amended. DEVICES. (c) QUINQUENNIAL REVIEW AND REVISION.— The Clerk read the title of the bill. (a) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND (1) REVIEW AND REVISION OF NIST STANDARDS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS The text of the bill is as follows: AND GUIDELINES.—Not later than 5 years H.R. 1668 AND GUIDELINES FOR USE OF INTERNET OF after the date on which the Director of the THINGS DEVICES BY AGENCIES.— Institute publishes the standards and guide- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days lines under subsection (a), and not less fre- resentatives of the United States of America in after the date of the enactment of this Act, quently than once every 5 years thereafter, Congress assembled, the Director of the Institute shall develop the Director of the Institute, shall— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and publish under section 20 of the National This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Internet of Institute of Standards and Technology Act (A) review such standards and guidelines; Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of (15 U.S.C. 278g–3) standards and guidelines and 2020’’ or the ‘‘IoT Cybersecurity Improve- for the Federal Government on the appro- (B) revise such standards and guidelines as ment Act of 2020’’. priate use and management by agencies of appropriate. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. Internet of Things devices owned or con- (2) UPDATED OMB POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES It is the sense of Congress that— trolled by an agency and connected to infor- FOR AGENCIES.—Not later than 180 days after (1) ensuring the highest level of cybersecu- mation systems owned or controlled by an the Director of the Institute makes a revi- rity at agencies in the executive branch is agency, including minimum information se- sion pursuant to paragraph (1), the Director the responsibility of the President, followed curity requirements for managing cybersecu- of OMB, in consultation with the Director of by the Director of the Office of Management rity risks associated with such devices. the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Secu- and Budget, the Secretary of Homeland Se- (2) CONSISTENCY WITH ONGOING EFFORTS.— rity Agency of the Department of Homeland curity, and the head of each such agency; The Director of the Institute shall ensure Security, shall update any policy or prin- (2) this responsibility is to be carried out that the standards and guidelines developed ciple issued under subsection (b)(1) as nec- by working collaboratively within and under paragraph (1) are consistent with the essary to ensure those policies and principles among agencies in the executive branch, in- efforts of the National Institute of Standards are consistent with the review and any revi- dustry, and academia; and Technology in effect on the date of the sion under paragraph (1) under this sub- (3) the strength of the cybersecurity of the enactment of this Act— section and paragraphs (2) and (3) of sub- Federal Government and the positive bene- (A) regarding— section (b).

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(d) REVISION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION REG- ment of this Act, the Director of OMB, in (i) the number and type of each Internet of ULATION.—The Federal Acquisition Regula- consultation with the Secretary, shall de- Things device for which a waiver under sub- tion shall be revised as necessary to imple- velop and oversee the implementation of section (b)(1) was granted during the 2-year ment any standards and guidelines promul- policies, principles, standards, or guidelines period prior to the submission of the report; gated in this section. as may be necessary to address security and SEC. 5. GUIDELINES ON THE DISCLOSURE PROC- vulnerabilities of information systems (in- (ii) the legal authority under which each ESS FOR SECURITY cluding Internet of Things devices). such waiver was granted, such as whether VULNERABILITIES RELATING TO IN- (b) OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSIST- the waiver was granted pursuant to subpara- FORMATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ANCE.—Consistent with section 3553(b) of graph (A), (B), or (C) of such subsection. INTERNET OF THINGS DEVICES. title 44, United States Code, the Secretary, (2) CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT.—Each report (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days in consultation with the Director of OMB, submitted under this subsection shall be sub- after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall provide operational and technical as- mitted in unclassified form, but may include the Director of the Institute, in consultation sistance to agencies on reporting, coordi- a classified annex that contains the informa- with such cybersecurity researchers and pri- nating, publishing, and receiving information described under paragraph (1)(C). vate sector industry experts as the Director tion about security vulnerabilities of infor- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The prohibition considers appropriate, and in consultation mation systems (including Internet of under subsection (a)(1) shall take effect 2 with the Secretary, shall develop and publish Things devices). years after the date of the enactment of this under section 20 of the National Institute of (c) CONSISTENCY WITH GUIDELINES FROM Act. Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND 278g–3) guidelines— SEC. 8. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE TECHNOLOGY.—The Secretary shall ensure REPORT ON CYBERSECURITY CON- (1) for the reporting, coordinating, pub- that the assistance provided under sub- SIDERATIONS STEMMING FROM THE lishing, and receiving of information about— section (b) is consistent with applicable CONVERGENCE OF INFORMATION (A) a security vulnerability relating to in- standards and publications developed by the TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET OF formation systems owned or controlled by an THINGS, AND OPERATIONAL TECH- Director of the Institute. agency (including Internet of Things devices NOLOGY DEVICES, NETWORKS, AND (d) REVISION OF FEDERAL ACQUISITION REG- owned or controlled by an agency); and SYSTEMS. ULATION.—The Federal Acquisition Regula- (B) the resolution of such security vulner- (a) BRIEFING.—Not later than 1 year after tion shall be revised as necessary to imple- the date of the enactment of this Act, the ability; and ment the provisions under this section. (2) for a contractor providing to an agency Comptroller General of the United States SEC. 7. CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH CO- shall provide a briefing to the Committee on an information system (including an Inter- ORDINATED DISCLOSURE OF SECU- net of Things device) and any subcontractor Oversight and Reform of the House of Rep- RITY VULNERABILITIES RELATING resentatives, the Committee on Homeland thereof at any tier providing such informa- TO AGENCY INTERNET OF THINGS tion system to such contractor, on— DEVICES. Security of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security (A) receiving information about a poten- (a) PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT AND and Governmental Affairs of the Senate on tial security vulnerability relating to the in- USE.— broader Internet of Things efforts, including formation system; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The head of an agency is (B) disseminating information about the prohibited from procuring or obtaining, re- projects designed to assist in managing po- resolution of a security vulnerability relat- newing a contract to procure or obtain, or tential security vulnerabilities associated ing to the information system. using an Internet of Things device, if the with the use of traditional information tech- (b) ELEMENTS.—The guidelines published Chief Information Officer of that agency de- nology devices, networks, and systems under subsection (a) shall— termines during a review required by section with— (1) to the maximum extent practicable, be 11319(b)(1)(C) of title 40, United States Code, (1) Internet of Things devices, networks, aligned with industry best practices and of a contract for such device that the use of and systems; and Standards 29147 and 30111 of the Inter- such device prevents compliance with the (2) operational technology devices, net- national Standards Organization (or any suc- standards and guidelines developed under works, and systems. (b) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after cessor standard) or any other appropriate, section 4 or the guidelines published under the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- relevant, and widely-used standard; section 5 with respect to such device. troller General shall submit a report to the (2) incorporate guidelines on— (2) SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD.— Committee on Oversight and Reform of the (A) receiving information about a poten- Notwithstanding section 1905 of title 41, House of Representatives, the Committee on tial security vulnerability relating to an in- United States Code, the requirements under Homeland Security of the House of Rep- formation system owned or controlled by an paragraph (1) shall apply to a contract or resentatives, and the Committee on Home- agency (including an Internet of Things de- subcontract in amounts not greater than the land Security and Governmental Affairs of vice); and simplified acquisition threshold. the Senate on broader Internet of Things ef- (B) disseminating information about the (b) WAIVER.— forts addressed in subsection (a). resolution of a security vulnerability relat- (1) AUTHORITY.—The head of an agency ing to an information system owned or con- may waive the prohibition under subsection The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- trolled by an agency (including an Internet (a)(1) with respect to an Internet of Things ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from of Things device); and device if the Chief Information Officer of New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) (3) be consistent with the policies and pro- that agency determines that— and the gentleman from Pennsylvania cedures produced under section 2009(m) of (A) the waiver is necessary in the interest (Mr. KELLER) each will control 20 min- the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. of national security; utes. 659(m)). (B) procuring, obtaining, or using such de- The Chair recognizes the gentle- (c) INFORMATION ITEMS.—The guidelines vice is necessary for research purposes; or published under subsection (a) shall include (C) such device is secured using alternative woman from New York. example content, on the information items and effective methods appropriate to the GENERAL LEAVE that should be reported, coordinated, pub- function of such device. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New lished, or received pursuant to this section (2) AGENCY PROCESS.—The Director of OMB York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous by a contractor, or any subcontractor there- shall establish a standardized process for the consent that all Members have 5 legis- of at any tier, providing an information sys- Chief Information Officer of each agency to lative days in which to revise and ex- tem (including Internet of Things device) to follow in determining whether the waiver tend their remarks and include extra- the Federal Government. under paragraph (1) may be granted. (d) OVERSIGHT.—The Director of OMB shall (c) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.— neous material on the measure before oversee the implementation of the guidelines (1) REPORT.—Every 2 years during the 6- us. published under subsection (a). year period beginning on the date of the en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (e) OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSIST- actment of this Act, the Comptroller General objection to the request of the gentle- ANCE.—The Secretary, in consultation with of the United States shall submit to the woman from New York? the Director of OMB, shall administer the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the There was no objection. implementation of the guidelines published House of Representatives, the Committee on Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New under subsection (a) and provide operational Homeland Security of the House of Rep- York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as and technical assistance in implementing resentatives, and the Committee on Home- such guidelines. much time as I may consume. land Security and Governmental Affairs of Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives SEC. 6. IMPLEMENTATION OF COORDINATED DIS- the Senate a report— CLOSURE OF SECURITY KELLY and HURD for introducing the VULNERABILITIES RELATING TO (A) on the effectiveness of the process established under subsection (b)(2); bill before us, which has garnered AGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEMS, IN- strong support from both sides of the CLUDING INTERNET OF THINGS DE- (B) that contains recommended best prac- VICES. tices for the procurement of Internet of aisle. (a) AGENCY GUIDELINES REQUIRED.—Not Things devices; and As technology evolves rapidly, this later than 2 years after the date of the enact- (C) that lists— bill will help safeguard our Federal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:07 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.007 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4353 workforce, systems, and data from the building elevators, HVAC, lighting, itors to smart appliances and indus- very real cyber threats posed by the audio-video, fire suppression, and even trial sensors. commonplace, everyday devices and security systems are now capable of During the Mirai attack, hackers at- items that make up the Internet of being monitored and updated remotely tempted to log in to common devices Things. through networks. using 61 username-password combos Since 2014, there have been more de- IoT devices play an integral role with that are frequently used as a default vices connected to our networks and in industrial and manufacturing infra- for IoT devices and never changed. This use than there are people on this plan- structure as well. These systems can be tactic gave them access to hundreds of et. potentially manipulated in a manner thousands of unsecured IoT devices. Our committee has conducted exten- that can put our security at risk. This attack served as a wake-up call. sive work this Congress to address the With new technology capabilities In 2018, Lieutenant General Robert silent war of cyberattacks that Amer- come new cyber vulnerabilities that Ashley, DIA Director, described the ex- ican governments, companies, and citi- can be taken advantage of in unpre- ploitation of insecure IoT devices as zens face on a daily basis. Reports indi- dictable ways. one of the two ‘‘most important emerg- cate that 25 percent of those attacks But why are we talking about IoT de- ing cyber threats to our national secu- target these types of devices. vices here in Congress? Well, Congress, rity.’’ This is why I urge my colleagues Without adequate standards and pro- and the House Oversight and Reform to support this bipartisan legislation. tections in place, these devices can be Committee, in particular, have the re- During the hearing and subsequent compromised, hijacked, and utilized for sponsibility to ensure appropriate over- process, we learned that the U.S. Gov- surveillance, disruption, denial-of-serv- sight of the technology that our Fed- ernment is purchasing these IoT de- ice, or ransomware attacks. eral Government procures and the se- vices without a standard for security Currently, there are no national curity of our Federal networks. to prevent them from being used in standards to ensure the security of The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement such an attack or used as an unauthor- these connected devices. H.R. 1668 Act will ensure that any security gaps ized access point to U.S. Government would establish minimum cybersecu- in Internet of Things devices are prop- networks. rity standards for such devices that are erly and transparently identified by Bipartisan and bicameral conversa- owned by the Federal Government, the National Institute of Standards tions necessitated the introduction of based on guidelines set by the National and Technology. this legislation. Institute of Standards and Technology. It then requires that the Office of H.R. 1668, the IoT Cybersecurity Im- This bill will also require contractors Management and Budget develop and provement Act, aims to address supply or vendors to notify the Federal Gov- the Department of Homeland Security chain risk to the Federal Government ernment if devices in Federal use have implement policies requiring Federal stemming from insecure IoT devices. a known or suspected security vulnera- agencies to only procure IoT devices By establishing light-touch, minimum bility. that can be securely incorporated into security requirements for procurement H.R. 1668 recognizes that protecting an agency’s information systems. of connected devices by the govern- our Nation from cyber threats is an on- It does this while ensuring that lead- ment, this bill has two main focuses: going interactive process that requires ing private-sector security standards ensuring the government is purchasing established baseline standards and con- are adopted and improved upon by the secure devices and resolving critical stant vigilance. Federal Government. Such government vulnerabilities to existing devices. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and and private-sector partnership is key Building upon the amazing work over I reserve the balance of my time. to developing widely useful and effec- at NIST, the bill has NIST-published Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield tive security standards. guidelines on the appropriate use and myself such time as I may consume. Lastly, H.R. 1668 would ensure that management of Internet of Things de- I rise in support of H.R. 1668, the proper disclosure mechanisms exist to vices owned or controlled by a govern- Internet of things, or IoT, Cybersecu- report and fix newly discovered secu- ment agency. At a minimum, it will rity Improvement Act of 2019. rity vulnerabilities related to the gov- address secure development, identity Our Nation’s use of technology has ernment’s use of IoT devices. management, patching, and configura- shifted dramatically in recent years. In summary, this bill will help im- tion management for IoT devices. Internet of Things, or IoT, devices have prove the mechanisms protecting the Following this, OMB will take these found a way into nearly every aspect of Nation’s valuable cybersecurity infra- guidelines and issue policies and prin- our lives, work, and now government. structure as new technology devices ciples consistent with the current law. A recent Congressional Research are increasingly used by Federal agen- To ensure these devices stay secure, Service report cites market estimates cies. this bill creates a coordinated vulnera- that, by 2025, there will be more than Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- bility disclosure program to receive in- 21.5 billion internet-connected devices. leagues to support this bill. I reserve formation about a device’s related vul- IoT devices, such as smart TVs and the balance of my time. nerabilities. appliances, home security systems, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New To improve U.S. cybersecurity and thermostats, and many other home and York. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the security of American citizens, work devices, are now connected to the the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. agencies would be prohibited from pur- internet. This offers ever-increasing KELLY). Representative KELLY from Il- chasing devices that fail to comply gateways into our most valuable net- linois is an outstanding member of our with the minimum security policies works through our weakest technology Committee on Oversight and Reform. and vulnerability disclosure guidance. devices. Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I We traditionally think of computing thank the chairwoman for yielding. b 1515 devices such as computers, Mr. Speaker, in October 2017, the IT Throughout the entire process, I have smartphones, and tablets as our pri- Subcommittee held a hearing on cyber- worked hard to ensure that the re- mary interface with the internet. security of the Internet of Things. This quirements of this bill do not impede These computing devices have securely hearing was largely held in response to or conflict with the current and good designed, mature, and powerful oper- the Mirai botnet, a massive Distributed efforts of NIST or CISA. Both agencies ating systems. However, IoT devices Denial of Service, or DDoS, attack, have been issuing excellent guidance normally have less computing power which left the internet inaccessible for on IoT devices and Coordinated Vulner- and, therefore, security capabilities much of the East Coast. ability Disclosures, and they should be than traditional computing devices. IoT devices have processing power commended for their proactive work As our economy has embraced the and an internet connection, but often and their engagement with me and my convenience of IoT devices, we have have little security and no built-in team during this process. also created more entry points to the ability to be patched remotely. IoT de- This bill offers Congress the oppor- internet and our networks for mali- vices can range from your home rout- tunity to secure our Federal infra- cious actors to exploit. For example, ers, security cameras, and baby mon- structure from threats, both foreign

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.021 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 and domestic. We cannot wait as more are only being used to purchase IoT de- authorize an AI Center of Excellence devices are connected to government vices that meet basic minimum secu- within the General Services Adminis- networks that could potentially be- rity requirements. We are taking sim- tration, and for other purposes, as come part of a botnet or an entryway ple steps to secure our supply chain amended. for hackers. and protect Americans’ personal data The Clerk read the title of the bill. I want to thank everyone: experts, and information. The text of the bill is as follows: industry leaders, civil society leaders, We can take advantage of technology H.R. 2575 and my colleagues who made com- before it takes advantage of us, and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ments and helped us craft a bill that is one way we accomplish this feat is by resentatives of the United States of America in bipartisan and solves a real problem. passing this piece of legislation that Congress assembled, Finally, I have been proud to have will mitigate vulnerabilities that IoT SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. worked with my friend and colleague devices might introduce into Federal This Act may be cited as the ‘‘AI in Gov- WILL HURD on this legislation. He has networks. ernment Act of 2020’’. always been there when I needed a What we are about to do today SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. partner on IT legislation, and he has wouldn’t have been possible without In this Act— taught me a lot about technology. His my friend and partner from the great (1) the term ‘‘Administrator’’ means the absence from this Chamber will be State of Illinois, Representative ROBIN Administrator of General Services; sorely missed. KELLY. We have had a lot of fun to- (2) the term ‘‘agency’’ has the meaning I also want to thank Senators WAR- gether and passed a lot of legislation given the term in section 3502 of title 44, REN and GARDNER for working with me together. United States Code; (3) the term ‘‘AI CoE’’ means the AI Center on this legislation. I want to also thank the Committee This is a strong bill that I believe can of Excellence described in section 3; on Oversight and Reform staff for help- pass both Chambers and be signed into (4) the term ‘‘artificial intelligence’’ has ing to perfect this legislation. If it law. I hope my colleagues will join me the meaning given the term in section 238(g) weren’t for you all, we couldn’t have in supporting this important bipartisan of the John S. McCain National Defense Au- gotten to this point. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 piece of legislation. I hope all of our colleagues join us in U.S.C. 2358 note); Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 (5) the term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director minutes to the gentleman from Texas supporting this legislation. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New of the Office of Management and Budget; (Mr. HURD). (6) the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I York. Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman cation’’ has the meaning given the term in rise today in support of securing the has no further speakers, I am prepared section 101 of the Higher Education Act of Internet of Things through the IoT Cy- to close. I reserve the balance of my 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); and bersecurity Improvement Act of 2020. time. (7) the term ‘‘nonprofit organization’’ Every second of the day, more de- Mr. KELLER. Mr. Speaker, I yield means an organization described in section vices are connecting to the internet, myself such time as I may consume. 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the amount of data we put online We often talk about the need for gov- and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. through these devices grows. The Inter- ernment to be a responsible steward of net of Things is the world in which all taxpayer dollars. This responsibility of SEC. 3. AI CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. (a) IN GENERAL.—There is created within these devices and information live. The stewardship extends to safeguarding the public’s data and government sys- the General Services Administration a pro- Internet of Things is the world where gram to be known as the ‘‘AI Center of Ex- devices work together to make our tems. cellence’’, which shall— lives easier. The Internet of Things is a With H.R. 1668, we can take positive (1) facilitate the adoption of artificial in- world where we are always connected. steps to secure the devices that con- telligence technologies in the Federal Gov- IoT devices are improving our soci- nect to and interact with our valuable ernment; ety. IoT devices are improving our Federal Government networks. These (2) improve cohesion and competency in economy. IoT devices are improving same networks enable critical govern- the adoption and use of artificial intel- healthcare systems, shopping experi- ment missions and protect America’s ligence within the Federal Government; and (3) carry out paragraphs (1) and (2) for the ences, and just about every other as- valuable information. I urge my colleagues to support this purposes of benefitting the public and en- pect of our lives. The Internet of hancing the productivity and efficiency of Things is showing just how innovative bill, and I yield back the balance of my Federal Government operations. humans can be. time. (b) DUTIES.—The duties of the AI CoE shall But, like most innovations, IoT has Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New include— the potential to be misused and abused York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of (1) regularly convening individuals from by bad actors. H.R. 1668, as amended, and I yield back agencies, industry, Federal laboratories, The Director of the Defense Intel- the balance of my time. nonprofit organizations, institutions of high- ligence Agency has called IoT devices The SPEAKER pro tempore. The er education, and other entities to discuss question is on the motion offered by recent developments in artificial intel- one of ‘‘the most important emerging ligence, including the dissemination of infor- cyber threats to our national secu- the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. mation regarding programs, pilots, and other rity.’’ CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House initiatives at agencies, as well as recent If our security practices for using the suspend the rules and pass the bill, trends and relevant information on the un- Internet of Things does not evolve as H.R. 1668, as amended. derstanding, adoption, and use of artificial our use of it grows, then we will find The question was taken; and (two- intelligence; out how innovative criminals, hackers, thirds being in the affirmative) the (2) collecting, aggregating, and publishing and hostile foreign governments can rules were suspended and the bill, as on a publicly available website information be. amended, was passed. regarding programs, pilots, and other initia- Securing the Internet of Things is tives led by other agencies and any other in- The title of the bill was amended so formation determined appropriate by the Ad- something Congress can actually ad- as to read: ‘‘A bill to establish min- ministrator; dress, and we are doing just that with imum security standards for Internet (3) advising the Administrator, the Direc- the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement of Things devices owned or controlled tor, and agencies on the acquisition and use Act. The bill reduces the risks associ- by the Federal Government, and for of artificial intelligence through technical ated with introducing new devices into other purposes.’’. insight and expertise, as needed; the Federal Government’s digital infra- A motion to reconsider was laid on (4) assist agencies in applying Federal poli- structure. We achieve this goal by es- the table. cies regarding the management and use of tablishing minimum security require- data in applications of artificial intelligence; f (5) consulting with agencies, including the ments for the supply chain that is used AI IN GOVERNMENT ACT OF 2020 Department of Defense, the Department of to purchase devices that will be used Commerce, the Department of Energy, the on government systems. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Department of Homeland Security, the Of- The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend fice of Management and Budget, the Office of Act will ensure that taxpayer dollars the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2575) to the Director of National Intelligence, and

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UPDATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SERIES FOR also would require the Office of Per- ligence by agencies; and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. sonnel Management to evaluate AI (7) advising the Director of the Office of (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months skills needed in the Federal workforce Science and Technology Policy on devel- after the date of enactment of this Act, and and to provide an up-to-date occupa- oping policy related to research and national in accordance with chapter 51 of title 5, tional series for these skills. investment in artificial intelligence. United States Code, the Director of the Of- If we are to maintain our leadership (c) STAFF.— fice of Personnel Management shall— and competitive edge globally, Amer- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall (1) identify key skills and competencies provide necessary staff, resources, and ad- needed for positions related to artificial in- ica must prioritize these mission-crit- ministrative support for the AI CoE. telligence; ical capabilities and their strategic im- (2) SHARED STAFF.—To the maximum ex- (2) establish an occupational series, or up- plementation across Federal agencies. tent practicable, the Administrator shall date and improve an existing occupational We also must ensure that AI is de- meet the requirements described under para- job series, to include positions the primary ployed with an unwavering commit- graph (1) by using staff of the General Serv- duties of which relate to artificial intel- ment to cybersecurity, data security ices Administration, including those from ligence; and integrity, ethics, privacy, and the other agency centers of excellence, and (3) to the extent appropriate, establish an detailees, on a reimbursable or nonreimburs- protection of the constitutional rights estimate of the number of Federal employees of our citizens. able basis, from other agencies. in positions related to artificial intelligence, (3) FELLOWS.—The Administrator may, to by each agency; and Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and the maximum extent practicable, appoint (4) using the estimate established in para- I reserve the balance of my time. fellows to participate in the AI CoE from graph (3), prepare a 2-year and 5-year fore- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- nonprofit organizations, think tanks, insti- cast of the number of Federal employees in self such time as I may consume. tutions of higher education, and industry. positions related to artificial intelligence Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. (d) SUNSET.—This section shall cease to be effective on the date that is 5 years after the that each agency will need to employ. 2575, the AI in Government Act. (b) PLAN.—Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has the date of enactment of this Act, the Director potential to improve our Federal SEC. 4. GUIDANCE FOR AGENCY USE OF ARTIFI- of the Office of Personnel Management shall CIAL INTELLIGENCE. submit to the Committee on Homeland Secu- workforce’s productivity and to solve (a) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 270 days rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate complex government challenges. after the date of enactment of this Act, the By responsibly increasing the utiliza- Director, in coordination with the Director and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the Office of Science and Technology Pol- of the House of Representatives a com- tion of AI in the Federal Government, icy in consultation with the Administrator prehensive plan with a timeline to complete we can streamline burdensome admin- and any other relevant agencies and key requirements described in subsection (a). istrative tasks and better allocate fi- stakeholders as determined by the Director, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nite resources. AI can potentially save shall issue a memorandum to the head of ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the Federal Government billions of dol- each agency that shall— New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) lars and countless man-hours. (1) inform the development of policies re- and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Artificial intelligence tools can also garding Federal acquisition and use by agencies regarding technologies that are empow- CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. free Federal workers from mundane ered or enabled by artificial intelligence, in- The Chair recognizes the gentle- tasks, giving them time for more chal- cluding an identification of the responsibil- woman from New York. lenging work. In fact, a Deloitte report ities of agency officials managing the use of GENERAL LEAVE from 2017 estimated that the Federal such technology; Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Government could potentially save 1.2 (2) recommend approaches to remove bar- York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous billion employee labor-hours by auto- riers for use by agencies of artificial intel- mating certain tasks. That could po- ligence technologies in order to promote the consent that all Members have 5 legis- innovative application of those technologies lative days in which to revise and ex- tentially save the Federal Government while protecting civil liberties, civil rights, tend their remarks and include extra- up to $41 billion, annually. and economic and national security; neous material on the measure before AI can also improve Federal policy (3) identify best practices for identifying, us. decisions by presenting new insights assessing, and mitigating any discriminatory The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and improving the quality of informa- impact or bias on the basis of any classifica- objection to the request of the gentle- tion available to decisionmakers. tion protected under Federal nondiscrimina- woman from New York? AI represents a force multiplier bene- tion laws, or any unintended consequence of fiting the American people in an era of the use of artificial intelligence, including There was no objection. policies to identify data used to train artifi- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New soaring Federal deficits and increasing cial intelligence algorithms as well as the York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such complexity of various Federal agency data analyzed by artificial intelligence used time as I may consume. missions and programs. The taxpayers by the agencies; and I thank Representative MCNERNEY should especially benefit from a smart- (4) provide a template of the required con- and former Ranking Member Meadows er, more effective government. tents of the agency plans described in sub- for introducing the Artificial Intel- The good news is that the govern- section (c). ligence in Government Act. ment agencies are well on their way to (b) PUBLIC COMMENT.—To help ensure public trust in the applications of artificial in- As the Federal Government faces his- realizing the benefits of artificial intel- telligence technologies, the Director shall toric challenges and resource con- ligence technology solutions. A 2018 issue a draft version of the memorandum re- straints due to the coronavirus pan- survey by IBM found that nearly half quired under subsection (a) for public com- demic, artificial intelligence can proof the responding Federal agencies al- ment not later than 180 days after date of en- vide innovative solutions to help agen- ready incorporated AI solutions. actment of this Act. cies fulfill their missions and is critical The Trump administration has al- (c) PLANS.—Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Director issues the to broader IT modernization efforts. ready made advancement of AI a na- memorandum required under subsection (a) H.R. 2575 would codify the Artificial tional priority. In February of 2019, or an update to the memorandum required Intelligence Center of Excellence at President Trump issued the executive under subsection (d), the head of each agency the General Services Administration, order on ‘‘Maintaining American Lead- shall submit to the Director and post on a advancing the acquisition and imple- ership in Artificial Intelligence.’’ publicly available page on the website of the mentation of AI technologies through- The executive order promotes na- agency— out the Federal Government by pro- tional research and development ef- (1) a plan to achieve consistency with the memorandum; or viding expertise, best practices, and forts, workforce training, and tech- (2) a written determination that the agen- support. nology standards. However, it did not cy does not use and does not anticipate using The bill would improve cohesion and go as far as to establish the necessary artificial intelligence. competency around Federal use and accountability or governing policies

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:49 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.008 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 for Federal agencies using AI tools. icans. Some of these include the Food Addicks Howell Road in Houston, Texas, But the AI in Government Act does, be- and Drug Administration, the Depart- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Dep- cause, along with the potential of AI, ment of Energy, the Department of De- uty Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office Building’’. there are attending concerns and con- fense, the USDA, the Veterans Affairs (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, siderations regarding its ethical use Administration, the Department of map, regulation, document, paper, or other which must be taken into account to Labor, and the Environmental Protec- record of the United States to the facility re- maintain the trust and confidence of tion Agency. The AI in Government ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to the American people. Act will enable these Federal agencies be a reference to the ‘‘Deputy Sandeep Singh H.R. 2575 ensures proper oversight and others to scale AI adoption, while Dhaliwal Post Office Building’’. over the government’s increasing use reducing and addressing the potential The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of AI. The bill requires the Office of risks of using AI. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Management and Budget and the Office I again want to thank Chairwoman New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) of Science and Technology Policy to MALONEY and the Oversight Committee and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. issue a memorandum to agencies to in- staff for working with me and my staff CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. form the development of agency AI pol- on this important bill. The Chair recognizes the gentle- icy plans. These agency plans will pro- I also want to thank Senators woman from New York. vide greater insight into agency AI ac- PORTMAN, HARRIS, and GARDNER for GENERAL LEAVE tivities and will ensure public account- their leadership on this bill in the Sen- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ability over how Federal agencies in- ate. York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous corporate AI tools into their mission I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ consent that all Members may have 5 delivery and decisionmaking. on this legislation. legislative days in which to revise and Mr. Speaker, we must tap into the extend their remarks and include ex- benefits AI has to offer, and, with this b 1530 traneous material on this measure. bill, we can do it with proper oversight Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, artificial The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and accountability. I urge my col- intelligence is leading to break- objection to the request of the gentle- leagues to support the bill, and I re- throughs in productivity in industries woman from New York? serve the balance of my time. across the Nation such as science, There was no objection. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New transportation, healthcare, and edu- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as cation. The American people deserve a York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such he may consume to the gentleman government that takes full advantage time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my from California (Mr. MCNERNEY). of modern technology in a responsible colleagues in consideration of H.R. Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I manner. thank the ranking member and chair- H.R. 2575 will help assure the proper 5317, to designate the facility of the woman of the committee for their sup- governance and oversight over the Fed- United States Postal Service located at port of this bill, and all members of the eral Government’s use of a rapidly ad- 315 Addicks Howell Road in Houston, committee. vancing and promising technology Texas, as the Deputy Sandeep Singh The work of the Federal Government area. Dhaliwal Post Office Building. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal was born in impacts every single American. Artifi- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Punjab, India, before his parents de- cial intelligence presents many oppor- support this bill, and I yield back the cided to emigrate to Houston, Texas. tunities for the Federal Government to balance of my time. Before joining the Harris County be better able to serve all Americans. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Dhaliwal There are also certain risks that AI York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of owned a successful trucking business. presents. As Federal agencies adopt AI H.R. 2575, as amended, and I yield back It was his sense of duty and a desire technology, it is critical that they are the balance of my time. to build a bridge between the depart- equipped with the expertise and tools The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ment and the Houston area Sikh com- they need to succeed and that they ad- question is on the motion offered by munity that compelled him to join the dress the potential risks of adopting the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Sheriff’s office. this technology. That is why this legis- CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House He joined the force as a detention of- lation is critical. It will help Federal suspend the rules and pass the bill, ficer in 2009 and was later deputized agencies scale AI adoption in a smart H.R. 2575, as amended. and graduated to the rank of patrol and responsible way. The question was taken; and (two- deputy. He was assigned to northwest First, this legislation will create a thirds being in the affirmative) the Harris County where he would stay for Center of Excellence within the Gen- rules were suspended and the bill, as the rest of his career. eral Services Administration. The Cen- amended, was passed. Deputy Dhaliwal was the first ob- ter of Excellence will provide a pool of A motion to reconsider was laid on servant Sikh to serve in the Harris AI experts within the Federal Govern- the table. County Sheriff’s Office and was one of ment that can help agencies adopt AI f the first observant Sikhs in Texas to and will also help better coordinate AI receive an accommodation to observe adoption across the Federal Govern- DEPUTY SANDEEP SINGH his religion while serving as a police ment. DHALIWAL POST OFFICE BUILDING officer. Second, this legislation will require Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New He served with distinction and was a agencies to develop governance plans York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend shining example of the important con- to guide their AI adoption and use. the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5317) to tributions that religious minorities These governance plans must address designate the facility of the United make to our country. privacy and civil liberties consider- States Postal Service located at 315 Deputy Dhaliwal also spent countless ations. The goal of these governance Addicks Howell Road in Houston, hours volunteering for Sikh commu- plans is to ensure agencies adopt and Texas, as the ‘‘Deputy Sandeep Singh nities across the Nation. use AI in a responsible way. Dhaliwal Post Office Building’’. Tragically, he was shot and killed Third, this legislation will make it The Clerk read the title of the bill. while conducting a routine traffic stop. easier for the Federal Government to The text of the bill is as follows: He was only 42 years old and is sur- attract AI talent by establishing a new H.R. 5317 vived by his wife and three children. occupational series for AI experts. Naming a post office in his honor is a As co-chair of the Congressional AI Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in fitting tribute to a man who served Caucus, I have heard about the dif- Congress assembled, selflessly, made the ultimate sacrifice ferent ways in which the Federal agen- SECTION 1. DEPUTY SANDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL for his community, and left this coun- cies are adopting and looking to adopt POST OFFICE BUILDING. try a better place. AI to improve their operations and to (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the I would like to thank the honorable be able to more effectively serve Amer- United States Postal Service located at 315 Member from Texas, Representative

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Through his years of Office Building’’. self such time as I may consume. service, he improved law enforcement’s The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. cultural understanding of Sikhs and The text of the bill is as follows: 5317 which would name a post office in was an outstanding example of the H.R. 4672 my home State of Texas after Deputy tireless contributions that religious Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal. minorities and marginalized commu- resentatives of the United States of America in Dhaliwal joined the Harris County nities make to our country. Congress assembled, Sheriff’s Office out of a sense of duty Deputy Dhaliwal was also known to SECTION 1. PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS (SEAL) and a desire to build a bridge between have a giving heart, coordinating relief MATTHEW G. AXELSON POST OFFICE efforts after Hurricane Harvey and BUILDING. the department and the Houston area (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Sikh community. He was also one of traveling to Puerto Rico after Hurri- cane Maria to help a colleague’s rel- United States Postal Service located at 21701 the first observant Sikhs in Texas to Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, Cali- receive a policy accommodation allow- atives. fornia, shall be known and designated as the He volunteered countless hours for ing him to wear the turban and beard ‘‘Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Sikh communities across the Nation associated with the Sikh religion dur- Axelson Post Office Building’’. serving as the director of homeland se- ing his service as a police officer. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, curity for United Sikhs, helping to ad- map, regulation, document, paper, or other After being promoted to the rank of vise Sikh communities on dealing with record of the United States to the facility re- patrol deputy, he was assigned to potential hate crime threats, and advo- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to northwest Harris County. be a reference to the ‘‘Petty Officer 2nd Class In September of 2019, Dhaliwal was cating for their religious rights. Deputy Dhaliwal is survived by his (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office shot and killed from behind during a Building’’. wife and three young children. He rep- routine traffic stop leaving behind a resented the very best of our commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- wife and three daughters. nity. He worked for equality, connec- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to tion, and community through his life New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) support this legislation honoring a of service to others. The senseless slay- and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. local law enforcement hero, and I re- ing of Deputy Dhaliwal is a solemn re- CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. serve the balance of my time. minder of the risks assumed by police The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New officers daily in serving and protecting woman from New York. York. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as our communities. GENERAL LEAVE she may consume to the distinguished Renaming this post office facility in Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New gentlewoman from the great State of his honor will serve as a permanent re- York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Texas (Mrs. FLETCHER). I congratulate minder of Deputy Dhaliwal’s commit- consent that all Members may have 5 my friend on this bill. ment to and sacrifice for the commu- legislative days in which to revise and Mrs. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I nity that he lived in and served. It will extend their remarks and include ex- thank Chairwoman MALONEY for all of show that we stand in solidarity with traneous material. her efforts to bring this important bill the people of Houston, of Harris Coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to the floor of this House. ty, and the Sikh community across the objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor country as they celebrate the life and woman from New York? the life and legacy of Deputy Sandeep mourn of loss of this remarkable and There was no objection. Singh Dhaliwal. He was my con- selfless hero. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New stituent, and he was killed in the line Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such of duty nearly a year ago today on Sep- MALONEY for her support of this impor- time as I may consume. tember 27, 2019. tant bill, I thank my colleagues in Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my As we reach this sad anniversary for Texas for joining me unanimously in colleagues in consideration of H.R. 4672 our community, I am grateful that this bringing it forward as cosponsors, and I to designate the facility of the U.S. bill to pay tribute to Deputy urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ in Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Dhaliwal’s lasting impact on our com- favor of the bill. Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, Cali- munity is on the floor of the House Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge my fornia, as the Petty Officer 2nd Class today. This legislation will designate colleagues to support this bill, and I (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Of- the postal facility on Addicks Howell yield back the balance of my time. fice Building. Road in Texas’ Seventh Congressional Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Petty Officer Axelson was born June District as the Deputy Sandeep Singh York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of 25, 1976, in Cupertino, California. He H.R. 5317, and I yield back the balance Dhaliwal Post Office Building. was raised locally and graduated from Deputy Dhaliwal was widely regarded of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Monta Vista High School in 1994. as a role model for Americans of all Petty Officer Axelson attended Cali- question is on the motion offered by faiths wishing to serve their commu- the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. fornia State University at Chico and nities. He was the first observant Sikh graduated with a degree in political CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House to serve in the Harris County Sheriff’s suspend the rules and pass the bill, science. He joined the Navy in 2000 and Office, and he was also one of the first H.R. 5317. went on to earn a position as a member officers in Texas to receive a policy ac- The question was taken; and (two- of its elite special warfare team, the commodation to practice his religion thirds being in the affirmative) the SEALs. while serving as a police officer. rules were suspended and the bill was Only a few short months after he was As my colleagues have noted, he was passed. deployed to Afghanistan, Petty Officer born in Punjab, India, but his parents A motion to reconsider was laid on Axelson and two other members of his soon decided to emigrate to Houston the table. unit were ambushed and killed by where Mr. Dhaliwal grew deep roots. f enemy forces in June of 2005. The sur- He did have a successful business, but viving member of his team would go on seeking to build a bridge between law PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS (SEAL) to write the book ‘‘Lone Survivor’’ enforcement and the Sikh community MATTHEW G. AXELSON POST OF- that depicts the courageous actions of and the greater Houston community, FICE BUILDING the four SEALs on that day. he joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Petty Officer Axelson was post- Office, first as a detention officer in York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend humously awarded the Navy Cross, the

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She was arrested 26 times, in- Committee on Oversight and Reform, Northwest 5th Street in Oklahoma tegrated the history department at the for this legislation to honor this Amer- City, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Clara Luper University of Oklahoma by becoming ican hero. Post Office Building’’. its first African-American graduate of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The Clerk read the title of the bill. the master’s program and worked tire- my time. The text of the bill is as follows: lessly across the State in pursuit of her Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- H.R. 5597 vision for justice. We should com- self such time as I may consume. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- memorate this heroine of the civil Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. resentatives of the United States of America in rights movement by naming a post of- 4672 which would name a Cupertino, Congress assembled, fice in her honor. California, post office after Petty Offi- SECTION 1. CLARA LUPER POST OFFICE BUILD- Mr. Speaker, I thank the honorable cer 2nd Class Matthew Axelson, a Navy ING. gentlewoman and my very good friend (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the SEAL. from Oklahoma, Representative HORN, United States Postal Service located at 305 for this legislation to honor a heroine Petty Officer Axelson was born and Northwest 5th Street in Oklahoma City, raised in Cupertino. After graduating of the civil rights movement. Oklahoma, shall be known and designated as Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of from college, he joined the U.S. Navy, the ‘‘Clara Luper Post Office Building’’. my time. eventually earning a spot as an elite (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Navy SEAL serving on SEAL Team 10. map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- self such time as I may consume. He was deployed to Afghanistan in ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2005 and served as part of a four-man be a reference to the ‘‘Clara Luper Post Of- 5597, which would name a post office in special reconnaissance element that fice Building’’. Oklahoma after Clara Luper. participated in Operation Red Wings, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Luper believed that Oklahoma and mission to counter fundamentalist ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the United States should be a place forces in the Kunar province of Afghan- New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) where everyone is treated equally with istan. and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. respect. On June 28, 2005, Petty Officer CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. In 1958, she and 14 of her NAACP Axelson’s unit was assigned to kill or The Chair recognizes the gentle- youth council students organized one capture Ahmad Shah, a high-ranking woman from New York. of the first U.S. sit-ins at a Katz Drug Taliban leader in the Hindu Kush GENERAL LEAVE Store in Oklahoma. They tried to order mountains. He and two other team Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New a hamburger and soda knowing that members were killed in action as part York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous they would be refused solely because of of an ambush by enemy forces, but not consent that all Members may have 5 the color of their skin. until after the four-man group fought legislative days in which to revise and Though they were assaulted, they ferociously back against a signifi- extend their remarks and include ex- stayed with their cause. And within cantly larger force. Axelson continued traneous material on the measure. days, Katz Drug Stores integrated to fight alongside his teammates after The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there their lunch counters in Oklahoma and being wounded in the head and chest, objection to the request of the gentle- three other States. but he ultimately succumbed to his woman from New York? This sit-in helped inspire the 1961 sit- wounds. Axelson was posthumously There was no objection. ins at the Woolworth’s lunch counter awarded the Navy Cross, the second Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New in Greensboro, which was a critical mo- highest military award for valor. York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such ment during the civil rights movement. The sole remaining survivor of the time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to team wrote a book about the coura- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my support this legislation, and I reserve geous actions of these men called colleagues in consideration of H.R. 5597 the balance of my time. ‘‘Lone Survivor’’ which was later to designate the facility of the United Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New turned into a movie of the same name. States Postal Service located at 305 York. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much Mr. Speaker, Petty Officer Axelson’s Northwest 5th Street, Oklahoma City, time as she may consume to the gen- actions are a profile in courage. I urge Oklahoma, as the Clara Luper Post Of- tlewoman from the great State of my colleagues to support this legisla- fice Building. Oklahoma (Ms. KENDRA S. HORN). tion, and I yield back the balance of Clara Luper made her mark in a time Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma. my time. when people of color could not even Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman walk through the front door of Okla- MALONEY for taking up this important b 1545 homa City businesses. She had a vision bill to honor Clara Luper and her sac- for equality, a heart for service, and a rifice. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New commitment to justice. She knew that Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to urge York. Mr. Speaker, I have no further Oklahoma and this country could be a passage of H.R. 5597, a bill to rename speakers, and I now close urging pas- place where everyone is treated with the downtown Oklahoma City Post Of- sage of H.R. 4672. respect, dignity, and humanity. fice in honor of Clara Luper. I yield back the balance of my time. In August of 1958, Ms. Luper and 14 of Clara Luper, known as the mother of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The her NAACP youth council students or- Oklahoma’s civil rights movement was question is on the motion offered by ganized one of America’s first sit-ins a teacher, a publisher, and so much the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. when they entered Katz Drug Store in more. On August 19, 1958, Luper and 13 CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House Oklahoma City to order a hamburger NAACP youth council students led the suspend the rules and pass the bill, and a Coke. They were denied service Nation’s first lunch counter sit-in at H.R. 4672. but refused to leave. Though they were Katz Drug Store in downtown Okla- The question was taken; and (two- verbally and physically assaulted, they homa City. thirds being in the affirmative) the persisted. These sit-ins inspired similar action rules were suspended and the bill was Within days of the sit-in, Katz Drug across the south during the civil rights passed. Stores integrated their lunch counters movement, including the Woolworth’s A motion to reconsider was laid on not just in Oklahoma City, but in three lunch counter sit-in in Greensboro, the table. other States as well. North Carolina.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.032 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4359 When Luper and the NAACP students designate the facility of the United marches and engage in other forms of sat down at that lunch counter, they States Postal Service located at 117 action for decades despite repeated knew they would be refused. They also West Poythress Street in Hopewell, threats against his life and his family. knew what was on the line. In Ms. Virginia, as the ‘‘Reverend Curtis West He later would be elected to the Luper’s words, ‘‘Within that ham- Harris Post Office Building’’. Hopewell City Council and became burger, was the whole essence of de- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Hopewell’s first Black mayor in 1998. mocracy.’’ The text of the bill is as follows: Reverend Harris died on December 10, Each day they returned to the drug- H.R. 3847 2017, at the age of 93. He was buried in store with more people asking to be Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Appomattox Cemetery, the same ceme- served. Though verbally and physically resentatives of the United States of America in tery he fought to integrate in 1960. assaulted, they persisted. Sitting in Congress assembled, Naming a post office after Reverend peaceful protest, their fearlessness and SECTION 1. REVEREND CURTIS WEST HARRIS Curtis West Harris would celebrate the determination resulted in Katz Drug POST OFFICE BUILDING. memory of a civil rights icon who Stores integrating lunch counters, not (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the fought throughout his life for social just in Oklahoma City, but also in Mis- United States Postal Service located 117 justice. West Poythress Street in Hopewell, Virginia, souri, Kansas, and Iowa. And they went Mr. Speaker, I thank the distin- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Rev- guished Member from Virginia, Rep- on to integrate lunch counters and erend Curtis West Harris Post Office Build- businesses throughout Oklahoma City. ing’’. resentative MCEACHIN, for this legisla- Oklahoma City was ground zero for (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, tion to honor a civil rights leader and America’s civil rights movement, and map, regulation, document, paper, or other hero. we have a responsibility to share that record of the United States to the facility re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of proud history and make sure that the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to my time. story of the Oklahoma sit-in movement be a reference to the ‘‘Reverend Curtis West Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Harris Post Office Building’’. is never lost. Renaming the downtown self such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. post office in honor of Clara Luper is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 3847, which would designate a Virginia just one small step we can take to ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Postal Service facility as the ‘‘Rev- honor those who struggled and fought New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) erend Curtis West Harris Post Office for civil rights in Oklahoma and across and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Building’’. the country. CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. Reverend Harris was a native Vir- We have come a long way because of The Chair recognizes the gentle- ginian who attended the Carter G. the sacrifices of Clara Luper and those woman from New York. Woodson High School and Virginia who stood with her in the civil rights GENERAL LEAVE Union University. After college, Rev- movement, but there is much more Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New erend Harris began to work at the Al- work left to be done. This bill will take York. I ask unanimous consent that all lied Chemical Plant in Hopewell, Vir- a step forward but, to me, the best way Members may have 5 legislative days ginia. He successfully sued Allied we can honor Ms. Luper is to uphold in which to revise and extend their re- Chemical after an executive order that her legacy through a commitment to marks and include extraneous material prohibited discrimination at companies justice and equity in our laws and poli- on this measure. that received government contracts. cies. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there This began Reverend Harris’ lifelong Today, 62 years after Clara Luper and objection to the request of the gentle- fight for social justice. the NAACP youth council students woman from New York? In 1960, he was sentenced to 60 days first sat down at Katz Drug Store to There was no objection. in jail for staging a sit-in at a seg- stand up for justice, she and the sit- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New regated drugstore. He also protested inners are inspiring a new generation York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such the segregation of Hopewell’s cemetery of Oklahomans to take action through time as I may consume. and swimming pool. He joined the peaceful protest, to challenge injustice Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my Southern Christian Leadership Con- and systemic racism. colleagues in consideration of H.R. ference’s national board and would Mr. Speaker, I hope the Clara Luper 3847, to designate the facility of the eventually head up the Virginia chap- Post Office can stand as a testament to U.S. Postal Service located at 117 West Poythress Street in Hopewell, Virginia, ter. her enduring legacy, her courage, and During this time at SCLC, Reverend her historic fight for justice, and I urge as the ‘‘Reverend Curtis West Harris Post Office Building’’. Harris became close to Reverend Dr. passage. Martin Luther King and joined him on Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge my Mr. Speaker, Reverend Curtis West the 54-mile march from Selma to Mont- colleagues to support this bill, and I Harris was born in Dendron, Virginia, on July 1, 1924. After graduating from gomery. yield back the balance of my time. Reverend Harris was an influential high school and the Virginia Union Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New and well-respected member of the com- University in Richmond, he worked at York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of munity. Allied Chemical. H.R. 5597, and I yield back the balance Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to After an executive order was issued of my time. support this legislation, and I yield to prohibit discrimination at compa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The back the balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by nies that received contracts from the Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Federal Government, Reverend Harris York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House successfully sued Allied Chemical for H.R. 3847, and I yield back the balance suspend the rules and pass the bill, violating the order. of my time. H.R. 5597. Reverend Harris continued the fight The question was taken; and (two- for social justice and would be arrested b 1600 thirds being in the affirmative) the more than a dozen times for acts of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rules were suspended and the bill was peaceful protest and civil disobedience. question is on the motion offered by passed. In 1960, he joined the national board the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. A motion to reconsider was laid on of the Southern Christian Leadership CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House the table. Conference. He would eventually head suspend the rules and pass the bill, f its Virginia chapter for more than 30 H.R. 3847. years. The question was taken; and (two- REVEREND CURTIS WEST HARRIS Reverend Harris was one of Reverend thirds being in the affirmative) the POST OFFICE BUILDING Dr. Martin Luther King’s top lieuten- rules were suspended and the bill was Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ants, joining Dr. King’s 54-mile march passed. York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery. A motion to reconsider was laid on the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3847) to Reverend Harris continued to lead the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.035 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 NORMANDIA MALDONADO POST otal contributions to the Washington In the wake of the Administration’s unprece- OFFICE BUILDING Heights community, Dominican cul- dented attacks on the Postal Service, I am Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New ture in America, and all New Yorkers. honored to enshrine and underscore Ms. York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend I would like to thank my colleague Maldonado’s altruistic spirit, fortitude, and the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3870) to and friend, Representative ESPAILLAT, commitment to public service via this designa- designate the facility of the United a distinguished member of the New tion at the facility on 165th Street. States Postal Service located at 511 York delegation, for introducing this This will stand for decades in the community West 165th Street in New York, New measure to honor a great artistic and and hopefully come as a reminder—and per- York, as the ‘‘Normandia Maldonado community leader. haps a mandate—to the Postal Service em- Post Office Building’’. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ployees working there, who I know will weath- The Clerk read the title of the bill. my time. er this Administration’s storm of punitive poli- The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- cies and will continue to dutifully serve the H.R. 3870 self such time as I may consume. people of Washington Heights and New York Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. City. resentatives of the United States of America in 3870, which would name a New York I want to thank my friend and fellow New Congress assembled, City post office after Normandia Yorker, Chairwoman CAROLYN MALONEY, for SECTION 1. NORMANDIA MALDONADO POST OF- Maldonado. her help in bringing this to the floor, Govern- FICE BUILDING. Normandia Maldonado was born in ment Operations Subcommittee Chairman (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the the Dominican Republic, where she de- GERRY CONNOLLY, and the staff of the Com- United States Postal Service located at 511 veloped a love for the arts and a pas- West 165th Street in New York, New York, mittee on Oversight and Reform for helping us shall be known and designated as the sion to serve her community. She took through this process. ‘‘Normandia Maldonado Post Office Build- this love and passion to New York City The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ing’’. in 1960, when she came to the U.S. to CASTEN of Illinois). The question is on (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, star in the Cuban film ‘‘Busquen A Ese the motion offered by the gentlewoman map, regulation, document, paper, or other Hombre.’’ from New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. record of the United States to the facility re- She began to plant roots in the Wash- MALONEY) that the House suspend the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to ington Heights community and worked be a reference to the ‘‘Normandia Maldonado rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3870. Post Office Building’’. to promote Dominican culture in the The question was taken; and (two- area. She cofounded Club Civico y Cul- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- thirds being in the affirmative) the tural Juan Pablo Duarte, which is the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from rules were suspended and the bill was second oldest Dominican cultural insti- passed. New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) tution in New York. She also founded and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. A motion to reconsider was laid on what is now known as the Dominican the table. CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentle- Day Parade. f woman from New York. Her contributions have impacted countless Dominicans and New York- OFFICER ROBERT GERMAN POST GENERAL LEAVE ers. OFFICE BUILDING Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous support this bill, and I yield back the York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend consent that all Members may have 5 balance of my time. the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5062) to legislative days in which to revise and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New designate the facility of the United extend their remarks and include ex- York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of States Postal Service located at 9930 traneous material on this measure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there H.R. 3870, and I yield back the balance Conroy Windermere Road in objection to the request of the gentle- of my time. Windermere, Florida, as the ‘‘Officer woman from New York? Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Robert German Post Office Building’’. There was no objection. recognition of Normandıá Maldonado, an icon The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New of Dominican culture, and my bill H.R. 3870, The text of the bill is as follows: York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such which designates the U.S. Post Office located H.R. 5062 time as I may consume. at 511 W. 165th Street in Washington Heights Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my as the ‘‘Normandıá Maldonado Post Office Fa- resentatives of the United States of America in colleagues in consideration of H.R. cility.’’ Congress assembled, 3870, to designate the facility of the Normandıá Maldonado is renowned for her SECTION 1. OFFICER ROBERT GERMAN POST OF- United States Post Office located at 511 decades of artistic leadership within the Do- FICE BUILDING. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the West 165th Street in New York, New minican diaspora of New York City, where she co-founded Club Civico y Cultural Juan Pablo United States Postal Service located at 9930 York, as the Normandia Maldonado Conroy Windermere Road in Windermere, Post Office Building. Duarte, Inc., directed and released various Florida, shall be known and designated as When Normandia Maldonado came to films, and helped establish the Dominican Day the ‘‘Officer Robert German Post Office the United States in 1960, she brought parade. Building’’. her love for the arts and her passion for But, perhaps even more so, she is revered (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, serving the community. She began her as a pioneering activist who was instrumental map, regulation, document, paper, or other career as a dancer and teacher while in the establishment of the Dominican popu- record of the United States to the facility re- also becoming actively involved in the lation within the mosaic of New York City. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to From the time she arrived in New York City be a reference to the ‘‘Officer Robert German Washington Heights community as an Post Office Building’’. activist and a leader. in 1960, the Dominican diaspora leaned on Ms. Maldonado promoted Dominican her fiery yet elegant and inspirational char- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- culture in New York City and was a acter. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from pioneer in the development of Domini- And much like the United States Postal New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) can history in the United States. She Service, Normandıá ALWAYS answered the and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. cofounded the second oldest Dominican call to service, especially for the Dominican CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. cultural institution in New York, the community and our fellow New Yorkers. The Chair recognizes the gentle- Instituto Duartiano of the United She taught in neighborhood schools. woman from New York. States. She led efforts in the community to build a GENERAL LEAVE Ms. Maldonado also founded a ballet statue in honor of Juan Pablo Duarte, the Do- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New company, Casandra Damiron Hall of minican Republic’s foremost founding father. York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Fame, and was a founding member of And she established the Cassandra consent that all Members may have 5 the Dominican Day Parade. Damiroń Hall of Fame to ensure that fellow legislative days in which to revise and Ms. Maldonado was an artist, activ- Dominican artists’ accomplishments and talent extend their remarks and include exist, leader, and legend who made piv- receive the recognition they deserve. traneous material on this measure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.039 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4361 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dorothy’s unit was critical in discov- objection to the request of the gentle- question is on the motion offered by ering the locations of Japanese ships in woman from New York? the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. the Pacific, identifying and inter- There was no objection. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House cepting enemy supply convoys and pro- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New suspend the rules and pass the bill, tecting the lives of countless American York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such H.R. 5062. servicemembers. time as I may consume. The question was taken; and (two- She passed away at the age of 99 last Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my thirds being in the affirmative) the year. colleagues in consideration of H.R. rules were suspended and the bill was Naming a post office after Dorothy 5062, to designate the facility of the passed. Bruce will serve as a bright example United States Postal Service located at A motion to reconsider was laid on for women and girls pursuing careers in 9930 Conroy Windermere Road in the table. science and math and will honor her re- Windermere, Florida, as the Officer f markable service to the country in one Robert German Post Office Building. of its darkest hours. Robert German was born in Bur- DOROTHY BRADEN BRUCE POST I want to thank the honorable Mem- OFFICE BUILDING lington, Ontario, on March 4, 1983. He ber from Virginia (Ms. SPANBERGER) for moved with his family to central Flor- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New this legislation to honor one of our Na- ida at the age of 5. York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend tion’s quiet, unsung heroes. After high school and college at the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4975) to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of South Georgia College, he moved back designate the facility of the United my time. to central Florida to work in airport States Postal Service located at 1201 Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- operations. There, he regularly worked Sycamore Square Drive in Midlothian, self such time as I may consume. with security and local police depart- Virginia, as the ‘‘Dorothy Braden Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. ments, which inspired him to serve his Bruce Post Office Building’’. 4975, which would name a Virginia post community by pursuing a career in law The Clerk read the title of the bill. office for Dorothy Braden Bruce. enforcement. The text of the bill is as follows: Dorothy Bruce served as a After graduating in 2007 from Semi- H.R. 4975 cryptanalyst with the U.S. Army Sig- nole State College Law Enforcement Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- nal Corps’ Signal Intelligence Service Academy, Officer German decided to resentatives of the United States of America in during World War II. serve the town of Windermere, where Congress assembled, Sworn to secrecy, Dorothy’s unit he hoped the tight-knit community SECTION 1. DOROTHY BRADEN BRUCE POST OF- worked to disclose the locations of Jap- would allow him to build personal rela- FICE BUILDING. anese ships in the Pacific. Her unit also tionships with fellow officers and resi- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the identified and intercepted enemy sup- dents. United States Postal Service located at 1201 ply movements. Sycamore Square Drive in Midlothian, Vir- On the night of March 22, 2014, Officer ginia, shall be known and designated as the The contributions of Bruce and her German was shot and killed. His un- ‘‘Dorothy Braden Bruce Post Office Build- unit were crucial in defeating the Axis timely death marks the first time in ing’’. Powers in the Pacific. the history of the Windermere Police (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Her story is featured in the best-sell- Department that an officer was slain in map, regulation, document, paper, or other ing book ‘‘Code Girls: The Untold the line of duty. record of the United States to the facility re- Story of the American Women Code Officer German exemplified the best ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Breakers of World War II.’’ of Windermere’s police department. be a reference to the ‘‘Dorothy Braden Bruce Bruce serves as a shining inspiration Post Office Building’’. Dedicating a post office after Officer for women and girls pursuing careers in Robert German would honor his cour- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- STEM fields. age and dedication to his community. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from I urge my colleagues to support this I would like to thank the distin- New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) legislation, and I reserve the balance of guished gentlewoman from Florida and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. my time. (Mrs. DEMINGS) for this legislation to CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New honor a dedicated public servant taken The Chair recognizes the gentle- York. Mr. Speaker, I yield as much far too soon. woman from New York. time as she may consume to the gen- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of GENERAL LEAVE tlewoman from Virginia (Ms. my time. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New SPANBERGER), the sponsor of this in- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous credibly important legislation. self such time as I may consume. consent that all Members may have 5 Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. legislative days in which to revise and appreciate the remarks of the gentle- 5062, which would name a Florida post extend their remarks and include ex- woman from New York and the com- office after Officer Robert German. traneous material on this measure. ments of the gentleman from Texas. Robert German, affectionately The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support known as Robbie, moved to central objection to the request of the gentle- of H.R. 4975. Florida when he was 5 years old. After woman from New York? Midlothian resident Dorothy Braden graduating with a business degree, he There was no objection. Bruce—or Dot, as she was widely began working in airport operations, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New known—embodied the true spirit of where he coordinated with security and York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such central Virginia and our Common- police departments. These interactions time as I may consume. wealth. inspired him to become a law enforce- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my In World War II, Dorothy’s work to ment agent. colleagues in consideration of H.R. break Japanese codes was one of the Officer German was shot and killed 4975, to designate the facility of the most pivotal Allied code-breaking ef- in the line of duty on March 22, 2014. U.S. Postal Service located at 1201 Syc- forts in the war. Officer German’s courage, dedication, amore Square Drive in Midlothian, Vir- Having been recruited by the mili- and passion for his community are to ginia, as the Dorothy Braden Bruce tary to serve in a top-secret group of be commended. Post Office Building. code-breaking women, she intercepted Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Dorothy Bruce served as a enemy movements, supply shipments, support this bill, and I yield back the cryptanalyst with the U.S. Army Sig- and potential threats to American balance of my time. nal Corps’ Signal Intelligence Service servicemembers. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New during World War II. Dorothy Bruce For 70 years, Dorothy Bruce kept her York. Mr. Speaker, I likewise urge my served with thousands of other women story a secret. She had sworn an oath colleagues to support H.R. 5062, and I as code breakers who were vital to the of secrecy. It wasn’t until an author yield back the balance of my time. war effort in the Pacific. reached out to her a few years ago that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.042 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 she learned that she could finally talk The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In 1963, Ms. Mills filed a lawsuit about her by-then declassified work in question is on the motion offered by against the Polk County Board of Edu- the service of our country. It was at the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. cation. The result of the lawsuit al- this time that even her grown children CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House lowed her son to attend Winter Haven first learned of their mother’s pivotal suspend the rules and pass the bill, High School, which was all White at work. H.R. 4975. that time. Ms. Mills’ successful lawsuit Dorothy Bruce didn’t ask for credit, The question was taken; and (two- would later be credited with the inte- and she didn’t seek the limelight. She thirds being in the affirmative) the gration of all Polk County public knew that she had protected the lives rules were suspended and the bill was schools. of American servicemembers in the passed. Ms. Mills was also the first Black em- field of combat, and she knew their A motion to reconsider was laid on ployee of the United States Postal families were prospering and growing the table. Service in Winter Haven. She later in the following decades, thanks to the f would manage the Florence Villa Post diligence of her top-secret code-break- Office. ALTHEA MARGARET DAILY MILLS ing unit. For her, that was an achieve- Althea Mills passed away in 2008. POST OFFICE BUILDING ment worth celebrating, though quiet- Naming a post office after her would ly and secretly. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New commemorate an unsung hero in the Meanwhile, Dorothy Bruce became a York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend fight for desegregation in Florida and a dedicated member of our central Vir- the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2969) to trailblazer for civil rights who im- ginia community. She worked as an ed- designate the facility of the United proved the lives of countless students. ucator, and she raised a loving family. States Postal Service located at 1401 I want to thank the distinguished Last year, she passed away at the age 1st Street North in Winter Haven, Flor- gentleman from Florida for this bill to of 99. ida, as the ‘‘Althea Margaret Daily honor a great public servant and civil This legislation honors Dorothy Mills Post Office Building’’. rights pioneer. Braden Bruce’s life serving our country The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of and her service to others across Vir- The text of the bill is as follows: my time. ginia. H.R. 2969 Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Her story continues to inspire, and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- self such time as I may consume. that is why I am working to make sure resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. our community will always remember Congress assembled, 2969, which would designate the facility Dorothy Bruce’s story and the stories SECTION 1. ALTHEA MARGARET DAILY MILLS of the United States Postal Service lo- POST OFFICE BUILDING. of her fellow women code breakers. cated at 1401 1st Street North in Winter (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Haven, Florida, as the Althea Margaret My legislation would name the Syca- United States Postal Service located at 1401 more Square post office in Midlothian, 1st Street North in Winter Haven, Florida, Daily Mills Post Office Building. Virginia, near where she once lived at shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Al- Althea Margaret Daily Mills had a the Spring Arbor Assisted Living, after thea Margaret Daily Mills Post Office Build- crucial role in the desegregation of her. ing’’. Florida. When asked about her motiva- With this bipartisan bill passing (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, tion to challenge the Polk County today, we are one step closer to future map, regulation, document, paper, or other Board of Public Instruction, Mills said: generations of trailblazers walking record of the United States to the facility re- ‘‘Our instructors were just as good, but ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to some of my son’s textbooks would go through the doors of the Dorothy be a reference to the ‘‘Althea Margaret Daily Braden Bruce Post Office Building. Mills Post Office Building’’. to page 3 and then skip to page 35. You I would like to thank every member can’t learn like that.’’ This lawsuit The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of the Virginia delegation of the House eventually led to the public integration ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from for signing onto this bill at introduc- of all Polk County public schools. New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) tion in order to recognize Dorothy Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Bruce’s work. support this legislation, and I yield She was a trailblazer. Her ingenuity CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentle- and her determination as a code break- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New woman from New York. er did not just blaze a path for a gen- York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of eration of future code breakers and GENERAL LEAVE H.R. 2969. women in public service, but it saved Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. Speaker, I applaud my colleague, thousands of American lives. York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Congressman SOTO, for this legislation, consent that all Members may have 5 and I yield back the balance of my b 1615 legislative days in which to revise and time. For women pursuing careers in extend their remarks and include ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The science and math and intelligence, traneous material on this measure. question is on the motion offered by Dorothy is a reminder of the pio- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. neering contributions of women in objection to the request of the gentle- CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House these fields throughout our Nation’s woman from New York? suspend the rules and pass the bill, history. There was no objection. H.R. 2969. Today, I would also like to thank Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The question was taken; and (two- Dot’s loving family for their work to York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such thirds being in the affirmative) the amplify her story and reaffirm the im- time as I may consume. rules were suspended and the bill was portance of the female code breakers of Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my passed. World War II. Their story is worth colleagues in consideration of H.R. A motion to reconsider was laid on knowing and worth celebrating. 2969, to designate the facility of the the table. This bill is just a small act to re- U.S. Postal Service located at 1401 1st f member and recognize Dorothy Braden Street North in Winter Haven, Florida, Bruce’s remarkable life of courage, as the Althea Margaret Daily Mills JOHN HENRY TURPIN POST dedication, selflessness, and service to Post Office Building. OFFICE BUILDING country. Althea Mills began her education in Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge my Pughsville, which was Winter Haven’s York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend colleagues to support this bill, and I first Black community. When she the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4034) to yield back the balance of my time. moved at the age of 13 to Pennsylvania designate the facility of the United Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New to live with her aunt, Ms. Mills was States Postal Service located at 602 Pa- York. Mr. Speaker, I also urge passage able to attend integrated schools be- cific Avenue in Bremerton, Wash- of H.R. 4975, and I yield back the bal- fore returning to Winter Haven, which ington, as the ‘‘John Henry Turpin ance of my time. was not integrated. Post Office Building’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.044 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4363 The Clerk read the title of the bill. of the United States Postal Service lo- New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) The text of the bill is as follows: cated at 602 Pacific Avenue in Brem- and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. H.R. 4034 erton, Washington, as the John Henry CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Turpin Post Office Building. The Chair recognizes the gentle- resentatives of the United States of America in After a distinguished career serving woman from New York. Congress assembled, in the Spanish-American War, the GENERAL LEAVE SECTION 1. JOHN HENRY TURPIN POST OFFICE Boxer Rebellion, and World War I, and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New BUILDING. being disallowed from reenlisting dur- York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the ing World War II because of his age, consent that all Members may have 5 United States Postal Service located at 602 Mr. Turpin instead volunteered to tour Pacific Avenue in Bremerton, Washington, legislative days in which to revise and shall be known and designated as the ‘‘John the Navy training facilities and defense extend their remarks and include ex- Henry Turpin Post Office Building’’. plants to speak to African-American traneous material. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, sailors. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there map, regulation, document, paper, or other After his retirement from Active objection to the request of the gentle- record of the United States to the facility re- Duty in the Navy, Turpin worked as a woman from New York? ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to master rigger in Bremerton, Wash- There was no objection. be a reference to the ‘‘John Henry Turpin ington. His service is to be commended, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Post Office Building’’. and because of that, I urge my col- York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- leagues to support this legislation. time as I may consume. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) bill, and I yield back the balance of my colleagues in consideration of H.R. and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. time. 2246, to designate the facility of the CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New United States Postal Service located at The Chair recognizes the gentle- York. Mr. Speaker, I also urge passage 201 West Cherokee Street in woman from New York. of this bill, H.R. 4034, and I yield back Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the Deputy GENERAL LEAVE the balance of my time. Donald William Durr, Corporal Zach Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Moak, and Patrolman James White York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous question is on the motion offered by Memorial Post Office Building. consent that all Members may have 5 the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Donald William Durr, 39, died in the legislative days in which to revise and CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House line of duty on May 27, 2017. William extend their remarks and include ex- suspend the rules and pass the bill, was a deputy with the Lincoln County traneous material. H.R. 4034. Sheriff’s Department, where he had The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The question was taken; and (two- been employed for 2 years. In the weeks objection to the request of the gentle- thirds being in the affirmative) the just prior to his passing, he had com- woman from New York? rules were suspended and the bill was pleted training to become the depart- There was no objection. passed. ment’s DARE officer and educator. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New A motion to reconsider was laid on Prior to joining the Lincoln County York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such the table. Sheriff’s Department, he was a police time as I may consume. f officer with the Brookhaven Police De- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my DEPUTY DONALD WILLIAM DURR, partment for 4 years. William enjoyed colleagues in consideration of H.R. CORPORAL ZACH MOAK, AND PA- spending time doing youth and chil- 4034, to designate the facility of the TROLMAN JAMES WHITE MEMO- dren ministries, where he would often U.S. Postal Service located at 602 Pa- RIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING use his talents on the guitar. cific Avenue in Bremerton, Wash- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New James White, 35, died in the line of ington, as the John Henry Turpin Post York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend duty on September 29, 2018, by gunfire. Office Building. the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2246) to James was employed by the John Henry ‘‘Dick’’ Turpin was a designate the facility of the United Brookhaven Police Department for 3 U.S. Navy sailor born in 1876. Over his States Postal Service located at 201 months and was previously employed distinguished and accomplished career, West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s De- Turpin likely became the first African Mississippi, as the ‘‘Deputy Donald partment, where he worked for many American qualified as a master class William Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, years. diver, in 1915, and one of the first Afri- and Patrolman James White Memorial He was a soldier in the Army Na- can-American Navy chief petty offi- Post Office Building’’. tional Guard and served his country in cers. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also a Mr. Turpin’s three-decade career in The text of the bill is as follows: Purple Heart recipient. the Navy included service during the H.R. 2246 Zach Moak died in the line of duty at Spanish-American War, the Boxer Re- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of the age of 31, on September 29, 2018, by bellion, and World War I. During World Representatives of the United States of America gunfire. Zach was employed with the War II, Mr. Turpin volunteered to in Congress assembled, Brookhaven Police Department for 3 make inspirational visits to Navy SECTION 1. DEPUTY DONALD WILLIAM DURR, years. He previously worked for Wesson training centers and defense plants. He CORPORAL ZACH MOAK, AND PA- and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s De- survived two Navy disasters: the sink- TROLMAN JAMES WHITE MEMORIAL partment. ing of both the USS Maine in 1898 and POST OFFICE BUILDING. Zach enjoyed spending time working (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the the USS Bennington in 1905. United States Postal Service located at 201 and helping people in his community. Naming a post office after John West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Mis- He also loved spending time with his Henry ‘‘Dick’’ Turpin would honor his sissippi, shall be known and designated as family. distinguished service and unwavering the ‘‘Deputy Donald William Durr, Corporal These fallen heroes deserve the rec- commitment to our country. Zach Moak, and Patrolman James White Me- ognition they will receive by having a I would like to thank the honorable morial Post Office Building’’. post office named in their honor. Our Member from Washington, Representa- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, communities are better for their serv- map, regulation, document, paper, or other tive KILMER, for this legislation to record of the United States to the facility re- ice. honor this great public servant. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of be a reference to the ‘‘Deputy Donald Wil- the honorable Member from Mis- my time. liam Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrol- sissippi, Representative GUEST, for his Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- man James White Memorial Post Office legislation to honor these fallen he- self such time as I may consume. Building’’. roes. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of 4034, which would designate the facility ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.048 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Brookhaven Police Department for 3 New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) self such time as I may consume. years. He previously worked for Wesson and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s De- CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. 2246, which would name a Mississippi partments. Zach enjoyed spending time The Chair recognizes the gentle- post office after three brave citizens working, helping people in his commu- woman from New York. who died in the line of duty. nity, and in the company of his family. GENERAL LEAVE Donald William Durr was a deputy in President Ronald Reagan once said Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Depart- there could be no more nobler vocation York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous ment when he was killed in the line of than the protection of one’s fellow citi- consent that all Members have 5 legis- duty. Just prior to his passing, he had zens. No single group is more fully lative days in which to revise and ex- completed training to become a DARE committed to the well-being of their tend their remarks and include extra- officer and educator. He was also a tal- fellow Americans and to the faithful neous material. ented musician and ventriloquist who discharge of duties than our law en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there enjoyed spending time with his family. forcement. Law enforcement we know objection to the request of the gentle- James White had only briefly been lives by creed. That creed is to serve woman from New York? employed with the Brookhaven Police and to protect. In the performance of There was no objection. Department when he died in 2018. He their duty, danger is a routine part of Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New had previously been employed with the their job, and we, on occasion, lose York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such Lawrence County Sheriff’s Depart- some valiant men and women. time as I may consume. ment, and before that, he was a soldier Because of the sacrifice of these Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my in the Army National Guard and served three officers, we want to make sure colleagues in the consideration of H.R. our country in Operation Iraqi Free- that their valiant deeds will never be 4734 to designate the facility of the dom, receiving a Purple Heart. forgotten. United States Postal Service located at Zach Moak was a patrolman with the I hope you will join me in supporting 171 South Maple Street in Dana, Indi- Brookhaven Police Department. He had this legislation to dedicate this post of- ana, as the Ernest Taylor Pyle Post Of- previously worked for Wesson and the fice in the memory of three heroes who fice Building. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. gave their lives in honorable service to Ernest or ‘‘Ernie’’ Pyle began his ca- In his free time, he loved to spend time their community. reer in media writing for Indiana Uni- with his family and help out in his Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge my versity’s campus student newspaper, community. colleagues to support this bill, and I the Indiana Daily Student. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Pyle took a job as a reporter for support this legislation, and I reserve Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New the La Porte Herald in Indiana, moving the balance of my time. York. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- through a variety of publications, be- leagues to support this bill, and I yield fore working with the Scripps-Howard b 1630 back the balance of my time. News Service where he covered avia- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion and travel throughout the 1930s. York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the bal- question is on the motion offered by But it was during World War II that ance of my time. the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Mr. Pyle made his greatest contribu- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House tions to American journalism and the minutes to the gentleman from Mis- suspend the rules and pass the bill, American war effort. sissippi (Mr. GUEST). H.R. 2246. Beginning in 1942, Mr. Pyle began re- Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, today, I The question was taken; and (two- porting from the front lines of both the rise in support of H.R. 2246, a bill to thirds being in the affirmative) the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of war, designate the United States Postal rules were suspended and the bill was bringing the experiences and stories of Service facility at 201 West Cherokee passed. soldiers back home to America. Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, as A motion to reconsider was laid on His simple storytelling style of writ- the Deputy Donald William Durr, Cor- the table. ing and first-person perspectives en- poral Zach Moak, and Patrolman f deared him to Americans back home James White Memorial Post Office ERNEST ‘‘ERNIE’’ T. PYLE POST and abroad alike. Building. These three men lost their OFFICE His reporting led directly to congres- lives in the line of duty, and with the sional legislation that provided combat Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New passage of this legislation, we will en- infantry with an additional $5 to $10 a York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend sure that their sacrifice is not forgot- month to compensate them for more the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4734) to ten. dangerous positions. This benefit would designate the facility of the United Donald William Durr, age 36, died in eventually lead to the creation of com- States Postal Service located at 171 the line of duty May 27, 2017. William bat pay as we know it today. South Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, was a deputy with the Lincoln County Through the course of the war, Mr. as the ‘‘Ernest ‘Ernie’ T. Pyle Post Of- Sheriff’s Department where he had Pyle wrote and reported from the front fice’’. been employed for 2 years after serving lines in battles ranging from Anzio in as a police officer with the Brookhaven The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: Italy, to the beaches of Normandy on Police Department for 4 years. William D-Day, to Okinawa in the Pacific. H.R. 4734 is survived by his wife, one son, his Near the end of the war on April 18, mother, and his sister. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- 1945, Mr. Pyle was reporting on the resentatives of the United States of America in James White, age 35, died in the line Congress assembled, U.S. Army’s 305th Infantry Regiment of duty September 29, 2018, by gunfire. SECTION 1. ERNEST ‘‘ERNIE’’ T. PYLE POST OF- in the South Pacific when he was killed James was employed with the FICE. by enemy fire. Brookhaven Police Department for 3 (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Following his death, President Harry months and was previously employed United States Postal Service located at 171 Truman stated, ‘‘No man in this war with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s De- South Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, shall has so well told the story of the Amer- partment where he worked many years. be known and designated as the ‘‘Ernest ican fighting man as American fighting He was a soldier in the Army National ‘Ernie’ T. Pyle Post Office’’. men wanted it told.’’ (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Guard and served his country in Oper- map, regulation, document, paper, or other Ernie Pyle was awarded the Pulitzer ation Iraqi Freedom. James was also a record of the United States to the facility re- Prize for journalism for his correspond- Purple Heart recipient and was the fa- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to ence in the war, as well as the Medal ther of two. be a reference to the ‘‘Ernest ‘Ernie’ T. Pyle for Merit and the Purple Heart post- Zach Moak, age 31, died in the line of Post Office’’. humously. Today his legacy lives on duty September 29, 2018, by gunfire. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- through his depictions of soldiers in Zach was employed with the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from World War II.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:33 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.051 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4365 I thank the honorable gentleman Army’s 305th Infantry Regiment on the and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. from Indiana for this legislation to island of Iejima when he was killed by CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. honor this American patriot and hero. Japanese gunfire. Following his death, The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of President Harry Truman stated, ‘‘No woman from New York. my time. man in this war has so well told the GENERAL LEAVE Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- story of the American fighting man as Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New self such time as I may consume. American fighting men wanted it York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous I rise in support of H.R. 4734, which told.’’ consent that all Members may have 5 would name an Indiana Post Office Ernie Pyle was awarded the Pulitzer legislative days in which to revise and after Ernest T. Pyle. Prize for journalism for his war cor- extend their remarks and include ex- Ernie Pyle was born near Dana, Indi- respondence as well as the Medal for traneous material on this measure. ana. After graduating from high Merit and the Purple Heart post- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there school, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval humously. objection to the request of the gentle- Reserve before attending Indiana Uni- Today his legacy lives on through the woman from New York? versity. At Indiana University he stud- work of dedicated nonprofit organiza- There was no objection. ied economics and journalism and tions and in museums and libraries, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New wrote for the student newspaper. such as the Ernie Pyle Library in New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such During World War II, Pyle served as Mexico that has been designated a na- time as I may consume. a war correspondent. He reported from tional historic landmark and the Ernie Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my the front lines of both the Atlantic and Pyle World War II Museum in his home colleagues in consideration of H.R. 3275 Pacific theaters of war. His accounts town of Dana, Indiana, in my congres- to designate the facility of the U.S. from the front helped provide Ameri- sional district. Post Office located at 340 Wetmore Av- cans with valuable unseen perspectives I am grateful to this body for taking enue, Grand River, Ohio, as the Lance of war. up this legislation to honor the legacy Corporal Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki Post Of- His reporting helped lead to the cre- of a great Hoosier and an American fice Building. ation of combat pay. Near the end of hero. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this bill. Andrew, known as Andy or Ace to the war in April 1945, Pyle was report- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge my those who knew him, learned the im- ing on the island of Iejima when he was colleagues to support this bill, and I portance of duty, country, commit- killed by a lone Japanese machine gun- yield back the balance of my time. ment and community at a young age, ner. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New as his parents had many friends who for journalism, as well as the Medal for York. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- were police officers and veterans. Merit and the Purple Heart. leagues to support H.R. 4734, and I yield Andy graduated from Brush High Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to back the balance of my time. School in 1998 and joined the Marine support this legislation, and I reserve The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Corps. the balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by Andy also attended the Cleveland Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Heights Police Academy becoming a York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the bal- CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House patrolman for Grand River in 2001. He ance of my time. suspend the rules and pass the bill, was a dedicated member of the Ready Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 H.R. 4734. Response Team, the Honor Guard, and minutes to the gentleman from Indiana The question was taken; and (two- the Bike Patrol, always looking to pro- (Mr. BUCSHON). thirds being in the affirmative) the tect and serve his community. Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise rules were suspended and the bill was b 1645 today in support of my bill, H.R. 4734, passed. which will designate the United States A motion to reconsider was laid on On February 26, 2005, he was killed by Post Office at 171 South Maple Street the table. a roadside bomb on his second tour of in Dana, Indiana, as the Ernest ‘Ernie’ f duty in Iraq. He was serving as a gun- Taylor Pyle Post Office. ner on a Humvee that was protecting a I was proud to introduce this legisla- LANCE CORPORAL ANDY ‘‘ACE’’ truck convoy south of Baghdad. tion with the support of the entire In- NOWACKI POST OFFICE Andy bravely served his country and diana delegation to honor the life and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New community, and his memory in both of achievements of a great Hoosier. York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend these roles should be commended. Born in Dana, Indiana, on August 3, the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3275) to Mr. Speaker, I thank the distin- 1900, Ernie Pyle was one of the most designate the facility of the United guished Member from Ohio, Represent- beloved and impactful war correspond- States Postal Service located at 340 ative JOYCE, for his legislation to ents in World War II. Beginning in 1942, Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, honor this American hero. Pyle began reporting from the front as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Andy ‘Ace’ Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of lines in battles ranging from Anzio in Nowacki Post Office’’. my time. Italy, to the beaches of Normandy on The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- D-Day, to Okinawa in the Pacific. It The text of the bill is as follows: self as much time as I may consume. was here that he brought the experi- H.R. 3275 I rise in support of H.R. 3275, which ences and stories of the everyday sol- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- would name the United States Postal dier back home to America. His simple resentatives of the United States of America in Service facility located at 340 Wetmore storytelling style and first-person per- Congress assembled, Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, as the spectives endeared him to Americans SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL ANDY ‘‘ACE’’ Lance Corporal Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki back home and abroad alike. NOWACKI POST OFFICE. Post Office. While reporting from Italy, Pyle (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Known as Andy or Ace to his loved wrote in his column that our troops in United States Postal Service located at 340 ones, he graduated from Brush High combat should receive additional com- Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, shall School in 1998 and joined the Marine pensation for risking their lives as he be known and designated as the ‘‘Lance Cor- Corps Reserves shortly after. poral Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki Post Office’’. was doing, eventually prompting Con- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, He attended the Cleveland Heights gress to pass a bill nicknamed ‘‘The map, regulation, document, paper, or other Police Academy and became a patrol- Ernie Pyle Bill’’ that provided combat record of the United States to the facility re- man for Grand River in 2001. As a pa- infantry with an additional $5 to $10 a ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to trolman, he was a dedicated member of month. This benefit would eventually be a reference to the ‘‘Lance Corporal Andy the ready response team, the honor lead to the creation of combat pay as ‘Ace’ Nowacki Post Office’’. guard, and the bike patrol. we know it today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- He was killed by a roadside bomb on Near the end of the war on April 18, ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from his second tour in Iraq on February 26, 1945, Pyle was reporting on the U.S. New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) 2005, as he served as a gunner on a

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Dr. Simpkins passed away on December Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, 4, 2019, at the age of 94. We are pleased my time. as the ‘‘Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Of- to honor his legacy and memory by Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New fice’’. York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the bal- The Clerk read the title of the bill. naming a post office in his honor. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative ance of my time. The text of the bill is as follows: JOHNSON, the distinguished ranking 1 H.R. 5384 Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ⁄2 member of the Committee on the Judi- minutes to the gentleman from Ohio Be it enacted by the Senate and House of ciary’s Subcommittee on the Constitu- Representatives of the United States of America (Mr. JOYCE). tion, Civil Rights, and Liberties, for Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DR. C.O. SIMPKINS, SR., POST OFFICE. this bill to honor this community and rise humbled by the opportunity before civil rights leader. this House today to help preserve the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of legacy of a true American patriot and Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, shall my time. local hero in northeast Ohio, the late be known and designated as the ‘‘Dr. C.O. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Lance Corporal Andrew Nowacki. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office’’. support of H.R. 5384 to designate the fa- Lance Corporal Nowacki was trag- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, cility of the United States Postal Serv- ically killed in action on February 26, map, regulation, document, paper, or other ice located at 100 Crosby Street in 2005, while protecting his fellow ma- record of the United States to the facility re- Mansfield, Louisiana, as the Dr. C.O. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Simpkins, Sr., Post Office. rines during his second tour of duty in be a reference to the ‘‘Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Iraq. Post Office’’. Dr. Simpkins joined the U.S. Air He was just 24 years old. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Force after school, attaining the rank However, his dedication to protecting ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from of captain before being honorably dis- his community and serving his country New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) charged. made him a hero long before he gave and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Following his military service, he returned to Shreveport and opened a den- the ultimate sacrifice in the name of CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. freedom. The Chair recognizes the gentle- tal practice. He became involved in the civil Andrew, known as Andy or Ace to woman from New York. rights movement, serving with Dr. those closest to him, graduated from GENERAL LEAVE Martin Luther King, Jr. Unfortunately, Brush High School in 1998 and signed Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New his involvement drew the attention of up for the Marine Corps Reserves York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous racist organizations, such as the Ku shortly thereafter. consent that all Members have 5 legis- Klux Klan, tragically resulting in his He later attended the Cleveland lative days in which to revise and ex- home and office being firebombed. Heights Police Academy and joined the tend their remarks and include extra- Fearing for his safety, Dr. Simpkins Grand River Police Department in 2001. neous material on this measure. moved to New York, where he contin- Always looking to protect and serve The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ued to be an advocate for civil rights. others, Andy was a dedicated member objection to the request of the gentle- After living in New York for 26 years, of the ready response team, the honor woman from New York? Dr. Simpkins returned to Shreveport, guard, and the bike patrol. There was no objection. reopened his dental practice, and pur- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Andy’s commitment to community, sued a career in politics. He won a seat York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such dedication to service, and desire to in the Louisiana State House of Rep- help others is something we should for- time as I may consume. resentatives, where he served for one Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my ever honor, and his sacrifice is some- term before returning to his dental colleagues in consideration of H.R. 5384 thing we should never forget. practice full time. He continued work- to designate the facility of the United My bill, H.R. 3275, would rename the ing at his dental practice until retiring States Postal Service located at 100 United States Post Office in Grand in 2011. River, Ohio, the Lance Corporal Andy Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, He passed away on December 4, 2019, ‘Ace’ Nowacki Post Office, ensuring he as the Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Of- at the age of 94. will forever be remembered by the fice. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Born and raised in Mansfield, Lou- community he cared so deeply for and support this legislation, and I yield isiana, Dr. Simpkins attended Wiley contributed so much to. back the balance of my time. College and Tennessee State University Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New for his undergraduate studies before help preserve Andy’s legacy and vote York. Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage earning a degree in dentistry from ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 3275. of H.R. 5384, and I yield back the bal- Meharry Medical College. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ance of my time. Following his undergraduate edu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of my time. cation, he joined the U.S. Air Force, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New question is on the motion offered by obtaining the rank of captain before the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. York. Mr. Speaker, I also urge passage being honorably discharged. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House of H.R. 3275, and I yield back the bal- After his military service, he re- suspend the rules and pass the bill, ance of my time. turned to Shreveport, Louisiana, to H.R. 5384. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The open a dental practice. During this The question was taken; and (two- question is on the motion offered by time, he became very involved with the thirds being in the affirmative) the the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. civil rights movement and was a close rules were suspended and the bill was CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House friend of Dr. Martin Luther King. passed. suspend the rules and pass the bill, This drew the attention of racist or- A motion to reconsider was laid on H.R. 3275. ganizations like the Ku Klux Klan, and the table. The question was taken; and (two- his home and office were firebombed. f thirds being in the affirmative) the Fearing for his safety, Dr. Simpkins rules were suspended and the bill was moved to New York, where he contin- LANCE CORPORAL RHONALD DAIN passed. ued to advocate for civil rights. RAIRDAN POST OFFICE A motion to reconsider was laid on After living in New York for 26 years, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New the table. Dr. Simpkins returned to Shreveport, York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.058 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4367 the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4785) to him will allow the residents there to This was true for Dain especially. His designate the facility of the United remember and honor his dedicated commitment to his country left an un- States Postal Service located at 1305 service. wavering impact on the lives of those U.S. Highway 90 West in Castroville, Mr. Speaker, I thank the Honorable who knew or served with him. He made Texas, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Rhonald Member from Texas, Representative his country, family, and friends proud. Dain Rairdan Post Office’’. HURD, for this legislation to honor this While his legacy will undoubtedly The Clerk read the title of the bill. American hero. live on through his family and all those The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of who knew him, the renaming of the H.R. 4785 my time. Castroville, Texas, Post Office in his Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- name will forever enshrine his love of Representatives of the United States of America self as much time as I may consume. our great Nation. in Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. I thank every one of my Texas col- SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL RHONALD DAIN 4785, which would name a post office in leagues for joining me in this bipar- RAIRDAN POST OFFICE. Castroville, Texas, after Lance Cor- tisan effort to allow folks in (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the poral Rhonald Dain Rairdan. Castroville to remember Lance Cor- United States Postal Service located at 1305 Dain, as he was called by his loved poral Rairdan, and I hope the rest of U.S. Highway 90 West in Castroville, Texas, ones, was raised in an Air Force family my colleagues in this Chamber will do shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Lance and lived all over the country. the same. Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office’’. He considered Castroville to be his As we reflect on the bravery of one (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other adopted home, and it is where his cele- man who gave everything for country, record of the United States to the facility re- bration of life would eventually be let’s remember that our mission in the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to held. Middle East isn’t finished. He died for be a reference to the ‘‘Lance Corporal Dain grew up wanting to join the Ma- this mission, and we must ensure it is Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office’’. rine Corps because he wanted to pro- complete. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tect his country. Four months after God bless all of our servicemen and ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from joining the Marines, he was deployed to -women. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge pas- New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) the Middle East to join the Marine-led and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. offensive to take control of Fallujah. sage of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. On January 26, 2005, Dain was on- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The Chair recognizes the gentle- board a helicopter near Rutbah, Iraq, York. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of woman from New York. when it crashed. Twenty-eight marines this bill, and I yield back the balance GENERAL LEAVE were killed alongside Dain. He died serving this Nation and proof my time. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The SPEAKER pro tempore. The York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous tecting us, a most honorable calling. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to question is on the motion offered by consent that all Members have 5 legis- support this legislation, and I reserve the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. lative days in which to revise and ex- the balance of my time. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House tend their remarks and include extra- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New suspend the rules and pass the bill, neous material on this measure. York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the bal- H.R. 4785. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ance of my time. The question was taken; and (two- objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 thirds being in the affirmative) the woman from New York? minutes to the gentleman from Texas rules were suspended and the bill was There was no objection. (Mr. HURD). passed. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. HURD of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I A motion to reconsider was laid on York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as rise today in support of H.R. 4785, the table. much time as I may consume. which will honor the bravery of Lance f Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan, who colleagues in consideration of H.R. 4785 SERGEANT DAVID KINTERKNECHT died serving his country in Iraq. POST OFFICE to designate the facility of the U.S. Dain, as he was called by his friends Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Postal Service located at 1305 U.S. and family, grew up in an Air Force Highway 90 West in Castroville, Texas, York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend family, moving to and living in many the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4200) to as the Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain places around the country, but his Rairdan Post Office. designate the facility of the United adopted hometown was Castroville, States Postal Service located at 321 Rhonald Dain Rairdan was born on Texas. April 22, 1984, at Eglin Air Force Base, South 1st Street in Montrose, Colo- It was in Castroville that Dain joined rado, as the ‘‘Sergeant David Florida. He was a 2003 graduate of Me- the Air Force JROTC program at Me- dina Valley High School, where he was Kinterknecht Post Office’’. dina Valley High School. It was here The Clerk read the title of the bill. a member of the ROTC drill team. that he realized his passion for service Dain was raised in an Air Force fam- The text of the bill is as follows: and, in 2005, joined the U.S. Marine H.R. 4200 ily and lived in many different places, Corps. but he wanted to be a U.S. marine his Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- According to his friends and family, resentatives of the United States of America in entire life. being a marine was what he wanted to Congress assembled, Four months after joining the Marine do his whole life. Four months after SECTION 1. SERGEANT DAVID KINTERKNECHT Corps, Lance Corporal Rairdan was de- joining the Corps, Dain deployed to the POST OFFICE. ployed to the Middle East to join the Middle East, where his unit was tasked (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Marine-led offensive to take control of with hunting for weapon stockpiles and United States Postal Service located at 321 Fallujah. South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado, shall policing damaged cities as residents be known and designated as the ‘‘Sergeant Lance Corporal Rairdan’s unit was tried to regain a sense of normalcy. tasked with hunting for weapon stock- David Kinterknecht Post Office’’. Tragically, on what was supposed to (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, piles and policing the damaged city as be his last mission before leaving Iraq, map, regulation, document, paper, or other residents tried to regain a sense of nor- Dain and 30 other servicemembers were record of the United States to the facility re- malcy. killed when their helicopter crashed in ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to On January 26, 2005, the helicopter he western Iraq. be a reference to the ‘‘Sergeant David was onboard crashed near Rutbah, Iraq, Kinterknecht Post Office’’. killing 30. b 1700 (c) REPEAL OF PREVIOUS DESIGNATION.— Section 1 of Public Law 115–366 is hereby re- Dain died doing what he loved, pro- With that crash, we lost so many pealed, and the designation made and ref- tecting the United States. brave, incredible American patriots erences deemed in subsections (a) and (b), re- Castroville, Texas, was his adopted who embodied Semper Fidelis—Always spectively, of such section shall have no home, and naming this post office for Faithful. force or effect.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.061 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- forcement officer who was killed in rules were suspended and the bill was ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 2009 while responding to a routine do- passed. New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) mestic violence call. A motion to reconsider was laid on and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. This bill would repeal and replace a the table. bill passed in Congress that named a CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. f The Chair recognizes the gentle- mail processing facility after Sergeant woman from New York. Kinterknecht. This mail processing fa- RICHARD G. LUGAR POST OFFICE GENERAL LEAVE cility is not commonly used by those in Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Montrose. York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Instead, to ensure that Sergeant the rules and pass the bill (S. 3105) to consent that all Members may have 5 Kinterknecht is remembered as he de- designate the facility of the United legislative days in which to revise and serves, Congressman TIPTON wishes to States Postal Service located at 456 extend their remarks and include ex- name a more commonly used post of- North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, traneous material on this measure. fice after the sergeant. This would Indiana, as the ‘‘Richard G. Lugar Post The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there allow Montrose residents, including Office’’. objection to the request of the gentle- Sergeant Kinterknecht’s family and The Clerk read the title of the bill. woman from New York? friends, to be able to see a post office The text of the bill is as follows: named after him. There was no objection. S. 3105 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New I urge my colleagues to support this Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in time as I may consume. Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the bal- SECTION 1. RICHARD G. LUGAR POST OFFICE. colleagues in consideration of H.R. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the 4200, to designate the facility of the ance of my time. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 United States Postal Service located at 456 U.S. Postal Service located at 321 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indi- South 1st Street in Montrose, Colo- minutes to the gentleman from Colo- ana, shall be known and designated as the rado, as the Sergeant David rado (Mr. TIPTON). ‘‘Richard G. Lugar Post Office’’. Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise Kinterknecht Post Office. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Sergeant Kinterknecht was born on today in support of H.R. 4200. map, regulation, document, paper, or other I would like to thank my colleagues May 23, 1968, in Montrose, Colorado. record of the United States to the facility re- for the kind words in regard to Ser- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to His roots in Montrose run deep. geant Kinterknecht and the sacrifice be a reference to the ‘‘Richard G. Lugar Post Throughout his childhood, he attended that he made on behalf of our commu- Office’’. public schools in Montrose and eventu- nities. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ally graduated, in 1986, from Montrose H.R. 4200 will make a technical cor- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from High School. rection to prior legislation signed into New York (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) After graduation, he attended Mesa law to designate the primary USPS fa- and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. State College and Delta Montrose cility in Montrose, Colorado, after Ser- CLOUD) each will control 20 minutes. Technical College, where he trained geant David Kinterknecht, who was The Chair recognizes the gentle- and completed his education to achieve killed in the line of duty on July 25, woman from New York. his lifelong dream of becoming a police 2009. GENERAL LEAVE officer. Sergeant Kinterknecht was born and He worked for several different de- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New raised in Montrose and graduated from York. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous partments, starting with the Telluride Mesa State College and the Delta Marshal’s Office, the San Miguel Coun- consent that all Members have 5 legis- Montrose Technical College. lative days in which to revise and ex- ty Sheriff’s Office, and the Montrose His career in law enforcement began tend their remarks and include extra- County Sheriff’s Office. in the 1980s, and throughout his career, neous material on this measure. In the last 10 years of his career, he he served in the Telluride Marshal’s Of- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there worked for the Montrose Police De- fice, the San Miguel County Sheriff’s objection to the request of the gentle- partment, and he was also a volunteer Office, and the Montrose County Sher- woman from New York? for the Montrose Fire Protection Dis- iff’s Office. There was no objection. trict. In his free time, he was a member Sergeant Kinterknecht was a re- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New of the Montrose Area Fraternal Order spected law enforcement officer, a dedi- York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such of Police Lodge 56. cated public servant, and a family man. time as I may consume. Sergeant David Kinterknecht was His death was mourned throughout the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my shot and killed while responding to a entire State of Colorado, and the pas- colleagues in consideration of S. 3105, routine domestic violence call in 2009. sage of H.R. 4200 will help preserve and to designate the facility of the U.S. Two of his fellow officers were also honor the memory of Sergeant Postal Service located at 456 North Me- wounded in the tragedy. He died at the Kinterknecht in his community. age of 41, survived by his wife, two I am grateful for the entire Colorado ridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughters, and three stepsons. delegation signing on to this legisla- as the Richard G. Lugar Post Office. Naming this post office after Ser- tion to honor someone who gave his all Richard Lugar was born in Indianap- geant Kinterknecht would honor his for his community in support of all he olis in 1932. After attending high life of courageous, selfless service to loved. school, he studied at Denison Univer- his community and the ultimate sac- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I urge my sity and Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. rifice he made for the safety of others. colleagues to support H.R. 4200, and I He then served in the U.S. Navy as an I would like to thank the honorable yield back the balance of my time. intelligence officer and returned to In- Member from Colorado, Representative Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New dianapolis soon after. He first served in TIPTON, for this bill to honor this dedi- York. Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- local government on the school board cated public servant who was taken too leagues to support H.R. 4200, and I yield and then became city mayor. soon. back the balance of my time. In 1976, Richard Lugar was elected to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the United States Senate. While in of- my time. question is on the motion offered by fice, he made significant bipartisan re- Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. forms to the farm program, started the self such time as I may consume. CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House biofuels research program, and pre- I rise in support of H.R. 4200, which suspend the rules and pass the bill, served the Federal school lunch pro- would name a Colorado post office H.R. 4200. gram. after Sergeant David Kinterknecht. The question was taken; and (two- Senator Lugar also left a mark on Sergeant Kinterknecht was a law en- thirds being in the affirmative) the United States foreign policy. He served

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I was fortunate to know the late Senator The recess having expired, the House With Senator Sam Nunn, Senator Lugar, and I respected him deeply for his was called to order by the Speaker pro Lugar helped pass and implement the commitment to community and country. tempore (Ms. KELLY of Illinois) at 6 Nunn-Lugar program, which disman- He understood what it meant to be a true o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. tled the weapons of mass destruction public servant, and the values he expertly dis- and their associated infrastructure in played have inspired my work in Congress f former Soviet Union states. since. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET JUS- Senator Lugar was also instrumental He was a brilliant scholar, a brave member TIFICATION TRANSPARENCY ACT in the expansion of the NATO alliance, of our armed forces, and a dedicated public OF 2020 the creation of a program to end the servant who championed people and principle global AIDS epidemic, and the ratifica- over party. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion of various antiterrorist treaties. His distinguished life is a testament to the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- For his lifetime of service, Senator type of leader that Indiana cultivates. And his ished business is the vote on the mo- Lugar was awarded the Presidential public service is an unquestionable example of tion to suspend the rules and pass the Medal of Freedom in 2013, and he held his deep commitment to our country. bill (H.R. 4894) to amend the Federal 47 honorary degrees. That commitment to community and those Funding Accountability and Trans- Senator Lugar passed away shortly values are the same as the ones that inspire parency Act of 2006, to require the after his 87th birthday on April 28, 2019. the public servants working at the United budget justifications and appropriation Naming a post office after Senator States Postal Service. As this bill is consid- requests of agencies be made publicly Lugar would help honor his lifetime of ered today, I think it is both fitting and timely available, as amended, on which the public service. for us to reflect on the importance of the pub- yeas and nays were ordered. I would like to thank Senator BRAUN lic service done at USPS. The Clerk read the title of the bill. and Representative ANDRE´ CARSON, At a time when public servants—especially The SPEAKER pro tempore. The who introduced the House companion Postal Service workers—are under attack from question is on the motion offered by for this bill to honor Senator Lugar’s the current administration, this bill is a re- the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. lifetime of work to save our Nation. minder of why we name our public buildings CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of after the men and women who serve our na- suspend the rules and pass the bill, as my time. tion with distinction and honor. amended. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- As the former Mayor of Indianapolis during The vote was taken by electronic de- self such time as I may consume. the turbulent year of 1968, Richard Lugar vice, and there were—yeas 402, nays 1, I rise to speak on S. 3105, a bill to helped lead our city away from violence after not voting 27, as follows: the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, designate the facility of the United [Roll No. 183] Jr., by working with Robert F. Kennedy, who States Postal Service located at 456 YEAS—402 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, broke the terrible news to Hoosiers gathered that day for a campaign speech. Those two Adams Castor (FL) Dunn Indiana, as the Richard G. Lugar Post Aderholt Castro (TX) Emmer Office. proponents of peace over violence helped Aguilar Chabot Engel Senator Lugar left the United States make Indianapolis one of the few major cities Allen Cheney Escobar that did not erupt in painful destruction after Allred Chu, Judy Eshoo Senate as the longest serving Member Amash Cicilline Espaillat of Congress in Indiana history. During Dr. King’s murder. Amodei Cisneros Estes his time in the Senate, he was inter- Naming public buildings after a man like Armstrong Clark (MA) Evans nationally recognized. Senator Lugar Senator Lugar is not only an act of commemo- Arrington Clarke (NY) Ferguson ration and celebration of a great man, but it is Axne Clay Finkenauer was awarded the Presidential Medal of Babin Cleaver Fitzpatrick Freedom. Her Majesty the Queen of also a fine example for our youth and the next Bacon Cline Fleischmann England even bestowed on him the generation about the virtues of public service Baird Cloud Fletcher rank of honorary Knight Commander in a democracy like our own. Balderson Clyburn Flores Now, more than ever, the Postal Service will Banks Cohen Fortenberry of the Most Excellent Order of the Brit- play a critical role in safeguarding and ensur- Barr Cole Foster ish Empire in honor of his work to Barraga´ n Comer Foxx (NC) ing an accurate vote tally—the absolute bed- make the world more secure from Bass Conaway Frankel rock of a democratic system. Beatty Connolly Fudge weapons of mass destruction. I was honored to introduce the legislation Bera Cook Fulcher This House already passed the House Bergman Cooper Gabbard that passed the House last year, and I remain version of this bill, H.R. 3152, last Octo- Beyer Correa Gaetz proud to help add the late Senator Lugar’s Bilirakis Costa Gallagher ber. I thank Senator BRAUN for spon- name to a building that means so much for Bishop (GA) Courtney Gallego soring this bill. the public service and the democratic values Bishop (NC) Cox (CA) Garamendi Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Blumenauer Craig Garcia (CA) we hold so dear. of my time. Blunt Rochester Crawford Garcı´a (IL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bonamici Crenshaw Garcia (TX) Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New question is on the motion offered by Bost Crist Gibbs York. Mr. Speaker, I just would like to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Boyle, Brendan Crow Gohmert urge my colleagues to support this bill F. Cuellar Golden CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House unanimously. Brady Cunningham Gomez suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. Brindisi Curtis Gonzalez (OH) I yield back the balance of my time. 3105. Brooks (AL) Davids (KS) Gonzalez (TX) Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise The question was taken; and (two- Brown (MD) Davidson (OH) Gooden today in support of a bill to name a U.S. Post Brownley (CA) Davis (CA) Gosar thirds being in the affirmative) the Buchanan Davis, Danny K. Gottheimer Office in Indianapolis in honor of Senator rules were suspended and the bill was Buck Davis, Rodney Granger Richard Lugar, the former distinguished Sen- passed. Bucshon Dean Graves (GA) ator from Indiana who passed away last year. A motion to reconsider was laid on Budd DeGette Graves (LA) S. 3105, follows my bill, H.R. 3152, a bipar- Burchett DeLauro Graves (MO) the table. Burgess DelBene Green (TN) tisan bill supported by every Member of Indi- f Bustos Delgado Green, Al (TX) ana’s House Delegation, which was success- Butterfield Demings Griffith fully marked up and reported out of Committee RECESS Byrne DeSaulnier Grothman Calvert DesJarlais Guest by a unanimous vote last year, and then The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ca´ rdenas Deutch Guthrie passed by the House by another unanimous ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Carson (IN) Diaz-Balart Haaland vote last October. At the time, it was a won- declares the House in recess until ap- Carter (GA) Dingell Hagedorn derful start as we worked to celebrate Senator proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Carter (TX) Doggett Harder (CA) Cartwright Doyle, Michael Harris Lugar’s inspiring legacy. Now, it is an even Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 13 min- Case F. Hartzler more timely reminder of the importance of utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Casten (IL) Duncan Hastings

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Amodei Doggett Kilmer Hollingsworth Meng Slotkin A motion to reconsider was laid on Armstrong Doyle, Michael Kim Horn, Kendra S. Meuser Smith (MO) Arrington F. Kind Horsford Mfume Smith (NE) the table. Axne Duncan King (IA) Houlahan Miller Smith (NJ) MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Babin Dunn King (NY) Hoyer Mitchell Smith (WA) RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS Bacon Emmer Kinzinger Hudson Moolenaar Smucker Baird Engel Kirkpatrick ´ Huffman Mooney (WV) Soto Barragan (Beyer) Kirkpatrick Pingree (Clark Balderson Escobar Krishnamoorthi (Gallego) Hurd (TX) Moore Spanberger Blumenauer (MA)) Banks Eshoo Kuster (NH) Kuster (NH) Jackson Lee Morelle Spano (Beyer) Pocan (Raskin) Barr Espaillat Kustoff (TN) (Clark (MA)) Jacobs Moulton Speier Butterfield Porter (Wexton) Barraga´ n Estes LaHood Langevin Jayapal Mucarsel-Powell Stanton (Kildee) Richmond Bass Evans Lamb (Lynch) Jeffries Mullin Stauber Chu, Judy (Fudge) Beatty Ferguson Lamborn Lawrence Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) Stefanik (Takano) Roybal-Allard Bera Finkenauer Langevin (Kildee) Johnson (LA) Murphy (NC) Steil Clay (Davids (Aguilar) Bergman Fitzpatrick Larsen (WA) Lawson (FL) Johnson (OH) Nadler Steube (KS)) Rush Beyer Fleischmann Larson (CT) (Evans) Johnson (SD) Napolitano Stevens Cohen (Beyer) (Underwood) Bilirakis Fletcher Latta Lieu, Ted (Beyer) Johnson (TX) Neal Davis, Danny K. Bishop (GA) Flores Lawrence Stewart Lipinski (Cooper) Serrano Jordan Neguse (Underwood) Bishop (NC) Fortenberry Lawson (FL) Stivers Lofgren (Jeffries) (Jeffries) Joyce (OH) Newhouse DeSaulnier Blumenauer Foster Lee (CA) Suozzi Lowenthal Sewell (AL) Joyce (PA) Norcross (Matsui) Blunt Rochester Foxx (NC) Lee (NV) Swalwell (CA) (Beyer) (DelBene) Kaptur Norman Bonamici Frankel Lesko Takano Frankel (Clark Lowey (Tonko) Thompson (MS) Katko Nunes Bost Fudge Levin (CA) Taylor (MA)) Meng (Clark (Fudge) Keller Ocasio-Cortez ´ Boyle, Brendan Fulcher Levin (MI) Thompson (CA) Garcıa (IL) (MA)) Trahan Kelly (IL) Olson F. Gabbard Lieu, Ted Thompson (MS) (Raskin) Moore (Beyer) (McGovern) Kelly (MS) Omar Brady Gaetz Lipinski Thompson (PA) Hastings Napolitano Kelly (PA) Pallone Watson Coleman Brindisi Gallagher Loebsack Thornberry (Wasserman (Correa) Kennedy Palmer (Pallone) Brooks (AL) Gallego Lofgren Tiffany Schultz) Pascrell Khanna Panetta Welch Brown (MD) Garamendi Long Tipton Jayapal (Raskin) (Pallone) Kildee Pappas (McGovern) Brownley (CA) Garcia (CA) Loudermilk Titus Kaptur (Dingell) Payne Kilmer Pascrell Wilson (FL) Buchanan Garcı´a (IL) Lowenthal Tlaib Khanna (Gomez) (Wasserman Kim Payne (Hayes) Buck Garcia (TX) Lowey Tonko Kind (Beyer) Schultz) Kind Pence Bucshon Gibbs Lucas Torres (CA) King (IA) Perlmutter Budd Golden Luetkemeyer Torres Small f King (NY) Perry Burchett Gomez Luja´ n (NM) Kinzinger Peters Burgess Gonzalez (OH) Luria Trahan Kirkpatrick Peterson RECESS Bustos Gonzalez (TX) Lynch Trone Krishnamoorthi Phillips Butterfield Gooden Malinowski Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Kuster (NH) Pingree Byrne Gosar Maloney, Underwood Kustoff (TN) Pocan ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Calvert Gottheimer Carolyn B. Upton LaHood Porter declares the House in recess for a pe- Ca´ rdenas Granger Maloney, Sean Van Drew Lamb Posey riod of less than 15 minutes. Carson (IN) Graves (GA) Marshall Vargas Carter (GA) Graves (LA) Massie Lamborn Pressley Accordingly (at 7 o’clock and 21 min- Langevin Price (NC) Veasey Carter (TX) Graves (MO) Mast Larsen (WA) Raskin Vela utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Cartwright Green (TN) Matsui ´ Larson (CT) Reed Velazquez Case Green, Al (TX) McAdams Latta Reschenthaler Visclosky f Casten (IL) Griffith McBath Lawrence Rice (NY) Wagner Castor (FL) Grijalva McCarthy Lawson (FL) Rice (SC) Walberg b 1929 Castro (TX) Grothman McCaul Lee (CA) Richmond Walker Chabot Guest McCollum Lee (NV) Roby Walorski AFTER RECESS Cheney Guthrie McEachin Lesko Rodgers (WA) Waltz Chu, Judy Haaland McGovern Levin (CA) Roe, David P. Wasserman The recess having expired, the House Cicilline Hagedorn McKinley Levin (MI) Rogers (KY) Schultz was called to order by the Speaker pro Cisneros Harder (CA) McNerney Lieu, Ted Rose (NY) Waters Clark (MA) Harris Meeks tempore (Ms. KELLY of Illinois) at 7 Clarke (NY) Hartzler Meng Lipinski Rose, John W. Watkins Clay Hastings Meuser Lofgren Rouda Watson Coleman o’clock and 29 minutes p.m. Cleaver Hayes Mfume Long Rouzer Weber (TX) Cline Heck Miller Loudermilk Roy Webster (FL) f Cloud Hern, Kevin Mitchell Lowenthal Roybal-Allard Welch Clyburn Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Lowey Ruiz Wenstrup CHARGING HELPS AGENCIES RE- Cohen Hice (GA) Mooney (WV) Lucas Rush Westerman ALIZE GENERAL EFFICIENCIES Cole Higgins (LA) Moore Luetkemeyer Rutherford Wexton ACT Comer Higgins (NY) Morelle Luja´ n Ryan Wild Conaway Hill (AR) Moulton Luria Sa´ nchez Williams The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Connolly Himes Mucarsel-Powell Sarbanes Wilson (FL) Lynch ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Cook Holding Mullin Wilson (SC) Malinowski Scalise Cooper Hollingsworth Murphy (FL) Wittman ished business is the vote on the mo- Maloney, Scanlon Correa Horn, Kendra S. Murphy (NC) Womack tion to suspend the rules and pass the Carolyn B. Schakowsky Costa Horsford Nadler Woodall Maloney, Sean Schiff bill (S. 2193) to require the Adminis- Courtney Houlahan Napolitano Marshall Schrader Yarmuth trator of General Services to issue Cox (CA) Hoyer Neal Massie Schrier Yoho guidance to clarify that Federal agen- Craig Hudson Neguse Mast Schweikert Young Crawford Huffman Newhouse Matsui Scott (VA) Zeldin cies may pay by charge card for the Crenshaw Hurd (TX) Norcross charging of Federal electric motor ve- Crist Jackson Lee Norman NAYS—1 hicles, and for other purposes, on which Crow Jacobs Nunes Biggs the yeas and nays were ordered. Cuellar Jayapal Ocasio-Cortez Cunningham Jeffries Olson The Clerk read the title of the bill. NOT VOTING—27 Curtis Johnson (GA) Omar The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davids (KS) Johnson (LA) Pallone Abraham Keating Riggleman question is on the motion offered by Davidson (OH) Johnson (OH) Palmer Bishop (UT) LaMalfa Rogers (AL) Davis (CA) Johnson (SD) Panetta Brooks (IN) Loebsack Rooney (FL) the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Davis, Danny K. Johnson (TX) Pappas Carbajal Marchant Ruppersberger CAROLYN B. MALONEY) that the House Davis, Rodney Jordan Pascrell Collins (GA) McClintock Schneider suspend the rules and pass the bill. Dean Joyce (OH) Payne DeFazio McHenry Simpson The vote was taken by electronic de- DeGette Joyce (PA) Pence Gianforte O’Halleran Timmons DeLauro Kaptur Perlmutter Grijalva Palazzo Walden vice, and there were—yeas 403, nays 2, DelBene Katko Perry Huizenga Quigley Wright not voting 25, as follows: Delgado Keller Peters

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.028 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4371 Peterson Scott, David Torres (CA) Jayapal (Raskin) Lowey (Tonko) Rush These brave men and women sac- Phillips Sensenbrenner Torres Small Kaptur (Dingell) Meng (Clark (Underwood) rificed for us, some giving their lives: Pingree Serrano (NM) Khanna (Gomez) (MA)) Serrano Pocan Sewell (AL) Trahan Kind (Beyer) Moore (Beyer) (Jeffries) Veterans like my constituent JL Porter Shalala Trone Kirkpatrick Napolitano Sewell (AL) Demps, Jr., a U.S. Army Specialist, Posey Sherman Turner (Gallego) (Correa) (DelBene) who at 18 was deployed and had to Pressley Sherrill Underwood Kuster (NH) Pascrell Thompson (MS) leave his wife and 2-month-old son; Price (NC) Shimkus Upton (Clark (MA)) (Pallone) (Fudge) Raskin Sires Van Drew Langevin Payne Or Manuel Suarez Rodriguez, who Trahan Reed Slotkin Vargas (Lynch) (Wasserman (McGovern) was drafted out of high school to serve Reschenthaler Smith (MO) Veasey Lawrence Schultz) Watson Coleman in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division in Rice (NY) Smith (NE) Vela (Kildee) Pingree (Clark Rice (SC) Smith (NJ) Vela´ zquez Lawson (FL) (MA)) (Pallone) Korea; Richmond Smith (WA) Visclosky (Evans) Pocan (Raskin) Welch Or Gary Malfield, a Comms Officer, Roby Smucker Wagner Lieu, Ted (Beyer) Porter (Wexton) (McGovern) who served in Vietnam reviewing Rodgers (WA) Soto Walberg Lipinski (Cooper) Richmond Wilson (FL) heartbreaking messages on the status Roe, David P. Spanberger Walker Lofgren (Jeffries) (Fudge) (Hayes) Rogers (AL) Spano Walorski Lowenthal Roybal-Allard of Marines who were wounded or killed. Rogers (KY) Speier Waltz (Beyer) (Aguilar) Gary put it best by saying, ‘‘Many of Rose (NY) Stanton Wasserman f them lost their lives, but none of them Rose, John W. Stauber Schultz were losers.’’ I couldn’t agree more. Rouda Stefanik Watkins PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE Rouzer Steil Watson Coleman They deserve better, Mr. Speaker, and Roy Steube Weber (TX) CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR should never be disrespected the way Roybal-Allard Stevens Webster (FL) OF H.R. 3114 this President did. Ruiz Stewart Welch Ms. CRAIG. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Rush Stivers Wenstrup f imous consent that I may hereafter be Rutherford Suozzi Westerman HONORING MERLE T. SCHALL Ryan Swalwell (CA) Wexton considered to be the first sponsor of Sa´ nchez Takano Wild H.R. 3114, a bill originally introduced (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Sarbanes Taylor Williams asked and was given permission to ad- Scalise Thompson (CA) Wilson (FL) by Representative LEWIS of Georgia, Scanlon Thompson (MS) Wilson (SC) for the purposes of adding cosponsors dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Schakowsky Thompson (PA) Wittman and requesting reprintings pursuant to vise and extend his remarks.) Schiff Thornberry Womack clause 7 of rule XII. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Schrader Tiffany Woodall Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Schrier Tipton Yarmuth The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Schweikert Titus Yoho ROSE of New York). Is there objection Lieutenant Merle T. Schall. Scott (VA) Tlaib Young to the request of the gentlewoman Lieutenant Schall was a member of Scott, Austin Tonko Zeldin from Minnesota? the United States Navy from Elderton, NAYS—2 There was no objection. Pennsylvania. On the evening of November 6, 1943, Biggs Gohmert f at approximately 2200 hours, Lieuten- NOT VOTING—25 COMMUNICATION FROM THE ant Schall took off for what would be Abraham LaMalfa Ruppersberger CLERK OF THE HOUSE his final journey. Bishop (UT) Marchant Schneider His plane was shot down while serv- Brooks (IN) McClintock The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Simpson ing as cover and guidance for a ship Carbajal McHenry Timmons fore the House the following commu- Collins (GA) O’Halleran Walden nication from the Clerk of the House of below in the Pacific Ocean as he and DeFazio Palazzo Waters Representatives: his fellow Navy men approached Bou- Gianforte Quigley Wright gainville Island in an effort to regain Huizenga Riggleman OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Keating Rooney (FL) U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, control from the Japanese who had in- Washington, DC, September 14, 2020. vaded the island the year before. b 2002 Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Sadly, Lieutenant Schall did not sur- vive. On Wednesday, August 26, I had So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. the pleasure and honor of meeting Mi- tive) the rules were suspended and the DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the chael, Lieutenant Schall’s nephew, at bill was passed. permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II the Indiana County Courthouse in my The result of the vote was announced of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- district. I was pleased to present Mi- as above recorded. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- chael with his uncle’s much-deserved A motion to reconsider was laid on sage from the Secretary of the Senate on medals. Lieutenant Schall is a recipi- the table. September 14, 2020, at 6:20 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to without amend- ent of a Purple Heart, Air Medal, PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment H.J. Res. 87. American Defense Service Medal, Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, due to my at- That the Senate agreed to without amend- American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pa- tendance at a wildfire summit with the Presi- ment H.J. Res. 88. cific Campaign Medal, World War II dent, to discuss aid for the devastating Appointments: Victory Medal, the Honorable Service wildfires that have recently swept through Or- Commission on Combating Synesthetic Lapel Pin, and the Gold Star Lapel egon, I was unable to return for votes. Had I Opioid Trafficking. Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Re- Button. been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on view Board. It was an honor to celebrate his serv- rollcall No. 183 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 184. With best wishes, I am, ice and his life that he sacrificed to PERSONAL EXPLANATION Sincerely, this country at the Indiana Courthouse Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, due CHERYL L. JOHNSON, that day. to a family medical emergency, I was unable Clerk. f f to make roll call votes 183 and 184. Had I IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL been present, I would have voted in the fol- HONORING COURAGEOUS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH lowing manner: SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS No. 183, ‘‘yes’’ on Motion to Suspend the (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL asked and Rules and Pass and No. 184, ‘‘yes’’ on Motion was given permission to address the was given permission to address the to suspend the Rules and Pass. House for 1 minute.) House for 1 minute.) Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS Speaker, today I stand here to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, Barraga´ n (Beyer) Clay (Davids Frankel (Clark Blumenauer (KS)) (MA)) and thank the courageous servicemem- celebrated each year between Sep- (Beyer) Cohen (Beyer) Garcı´a (IL) bers and veterans who have served and tember 15 through October 15. Butterfield Davis, Danny K. (Raskin) protected this Nation. This month provides our Nation the (Kildee) (Underwood) Grijalva (Raskin) I was appalled when the President, opportunity to recount the rich cul- Hastings Chu, Judy DeSaulnier the Commander in Chief, referred to tural legacy the Hispanic community (Takano) (Matsui) (Wasserman Schultz) them as ‘‘losers’’ and ‘‘suckers.’’ has made for our country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE7.030 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 Due to the pandemic, the Hispanic the first Black American to qualify as tives to commend Walter Puddifer, Heritage Council of Western New York a master diver and was one of the first Tom Garner, Hugh Lofting II, Dan is holding a series of events virtually Black Americans to achieve the rank DiGregorio, David MacDonald, and to chronicle the critical contributions of Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy. Burnett H. Wilson III for their heroism. the Hispanic community has made to John’s outstanding legacy of service to On Tuesday, August 4, in our commu- Buffalo and western New York. our country is made even more signifi- nity of Chester County, amidst fast- This year, the Hispanic Heritage cant by the era of prejudice and dis- moving floodwaters, these six men Council is also celebrating 10 years of crimination during which he served. risked their own lives and saved a fa- work raising community awareness of I am proud that today the House of ther and children from sinking in a ve- the contributions our Hispanic friends Representatives unanimously passed hicle. and neighbors have made towards the bipartisan bill that I introduced to It is so important in these trying strengthening our community’s future. designate the U.S. Postal Service facil- times to try to recognize the brave, he- America is stronger because of its di- ity on Pacific Avenue in Bremerton as roic acts that everyday Americans are versity. Our lives are enriched through the John Henry Turpin Post Office committing. a greater appreciation of other experi- Building in recognition of his achieve- This story is not an isolated incident. ences and cultures. ments and his service. There are countless stories across the We are thankful for the opportunity It is fitting that today Democrats country of people stepping up to save to spotlight the contributions of the and Republicans stood together in hon- lives: healthcare workers, essential Hispanic community this month and oring his lifelong and selfless commit- workers, and, indeed, the average per- grateful to have the Hispanic Heritage ment to the defense of America and son who sees somebody in need and Council of Western New York com- American values, and in ensuring that drops everything to help. mitted to this mission this year and his accomplishments are permanently Mr. Speaker, I thank these brave every year. remembered in the city of Bremerton. Pennsylvanians, and I enter their names into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD f f for their selfless and courageous acts of HONORING COLEMAN CREST FARM RECOGNIZING MATTHEW WEBB service. (Mr. BARR asked and was given per- AND WILLIAM GIANAKOPOLOUS f mission to address the House for 1 (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given HONORING PAUL BECKHAM minute and to revise and extend his re- permission to address the House for 1 marks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today marks.) was given permission to address the to honor Coleman Crest Farm in Lex- Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I House for 1 minute and to revise and ington, Kentucky. This farm is one of would like to recognize two brave po- extend his remarks.) Lexington’s oldest African-American- lice officers in my district for their Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- owned family farms with a remarkable outstanding actions and bravery. er, I rise today to remember and honor legacy. Sergeant Matthew Christopher Webb the life of an amazing leader, Paul James Coleman, the farm’s first and Corporal William Gianakopolous Beckham, who sadly passed away on owner, was born into slavery in 1845 in exemplify the best of our Nation. August 30. Paul was dedicated to improving my Uttingertown, Kentucky. Incredibly, in Webb and Gianakopolous responded alma mater, Young Harris College, March of 1888, James Coleman pur- to a house fire and an armed man fol- through his work on the Board of chased the land he and his parents had lowing a woman during the very same Trustees. He served as its chairman for worked on for years as slaves. shift. 8 years and improved the lives of The farm has passed through four At 1 a.m. on July 6, Webb and countless students and faculty mem- generations of Colemans since that Gianakopolous helped evacuate residents and a family pet from a fire bers. time, all while enduring and prevailing Paul had a diversified background in over racial discrimination, the Great where they bravely went into the burning structure several times. business, marketing, sports, and fi- Depression, and two world wars. nance that included television oper- In 2001, James Coleman’s great- Then at 5 a.m. on the same day, they responded to a call of a man following ations. grandson, Jim, and his late wife, Impressively, he served as Turner a woman where the officers found him Cathy, purchased the farm. Tomorrow Broadcasting System’s president. He hiding with two knives in his posses- on September 15, Cathy Coleman’s also served as president of Private Net- birthday, a groundbreaking of a new sion. Mr. Speaker, Officers Webb and works, Inc., which is the wholly owned house at the farm will take place dedi- subsidiary of TBS responsible for de- cated to Cathy’s memory. The farm Gianakopolous, exemplify courage, commitment and honor that our Na- veloping nontraditional television op- will be used to help shape the future portunities, including the Airport for Black farmers as Lexington youth tion, State, and south Jersey deserve, and we thank them for their heroism. Channel. are exposed to the agricultural oppor- Remarkably, he was also chairman The virtue and integrity of the ma- tunity as a means to realize the Amer- and cofounder of Hope-Beckham with jority of our hard-working men and ican Dream. Bob Hope when they purchased the women in blue cannot go unnoticed, es- I am honored to pay tribute to the events division of Whittle Communica- entire Coleman family today in the pecially in these trying times. William and Matthew, thank you. tion LP of Knoxville. people’s House. Paul was also a devoted member of May God bless you and God bless f his church, Peachtree Road United America. Methodist Church, and was active in RECOGNIZING JOHN HENRY f TURPIN multiple charitable and community or- b 2015 ganizations. (Mr. KILMER asked and was given His life was marked by service to COMMENDING WALTER PUDDIFER, permission to address the House for 1 others and working to improve the TOM GARNER, HUGH LOFTING II, minute.) greater good. Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise DAN DIGREGORIO, DAVID MAC- I am immensely grateful for the life today in recognition of John Henry DONALD, AND BURNETT H. WIL- he lived. He impacted countless indi- Turpin, a distinguished U.S. Navy sail- SON III viduals in all his pursuits, and I was or and a lifelong resident of Bremerton, (Ms. HOULAHAN asked and was grateful to know him. Washington. given permission to address the House Paul’s family and friends will con- John’s 30-year career in the Navy infor 1 minute and to revise and extend tinue to be in my thoughts and prayers cluded service during the Spanish- her remarks.) during this most difficult time. American War, the Boxer Rebellion, Ms. HOULAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise I know his legacy will remain for and World War I. He is believed to be today before the House of Representa- many years to come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.075 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4373 SUPPORTING ALTHEA MARGARET that there was a pneumonia in Wuhan, ment for a disease, there is usually DAILY MILLS POST OFFICE China. anywhere from 3 or 4 years to 10 or 15 BUILDING By January 20, three cities in the years to get that vaccine approved and (Mr. SOTO asked and was given per- U.S. had already begun to limit flights get it to market. mission to address the House for 1 and to check passengers from flights What we want is a safe, effective vac- minute.) that landed in Los Angeles at LAX, at cine like you would for polio. As a child, I remember as a little boy Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today San Francisco, and at JFK Inter- when the polio vaccine came out. Lit- in support of our bill, H.R. 2969, which national. erally overnight in this country, we passed the House today. On January 21, the first confirmed eliminated polio as a risk. Many of my This bill names the Florence Villa case was a person who lived in Wuhan friends developed polio. They got it be- United States Post Office located at but came back to the U.S. fore the vaccine was available. I was 1401 1st Street North in Winter Haven, By January 31 of this year, the Presi- very fortunate and did not, as were Florida, as the Althea Margaret Daily dent had stopped all flights from China many children. We have essentially Mills Post Office Building. to the U.S. and then subsequently, as we all know, from Europe to the U.S. eliminated that from the Earth today. Ms. Althea Margaret Daily Mills is We began Operation Warp Speed, an unsung hero in the fight for desegre- So, literally, from not knowing what this virus was in the first month, what which was to develop a vaccine. Well, gation in Florida. how is that going to happen? We kept Ms. Mills began her education in RNA sequence it was, we had limited hearing it would be done in about a Pughsville, Winter Haven’s first Black the travel of this virus. Through the month of February, I be- year. How can you safely do that in a community. When she was 13, she year? moved to Pennsylvania to live with an came involved with the Diamond Prin- cess cruise ship. It turned out I had a What usually happens in vaccine de- aunt. There, she was able to attend in- velopment is you sequence the RNA. tegrated schools. very good friend on that ship. It was docked with 3,500 people onboard. The The virus, you sequence it. After that In 1963, Mills filed a lawsuit against virus is sequenced, you send your infor- Polk County Board of Public Instruc- average age of the passengers on that ship was 75 years of age. mation over to the FDA, and they ap- tion to end the dual school system and prove that you can begin clinical phase allow her son to attend the then-all- My friend is a physician. I talked to him on the phone. 1 trials. Phase 1 trials are typically 45 White Winter Haven High School. This or 50 patients. lawsuit eventually led to integration of I must give a shout-out to HHS, who really led the evacuation of that ship, You then get the information from all Polk County public schools. the phase 1 trials back to the FDA, the When asked about her motivation to bringing all Americans back home, quarantining them. Not a single Amer- approval boards, and they give you per- challenge the system, Mills would later mission to go to phase 2 and then to say: ‘‘Our instructors were just as ican died, and I think we can take some pride in that. phase 3 trials. good, but some of my son’s textbooks If all of that is successful, then you I am a former U.S. Army officer. I would go to page 3 and then skip to begin to manufacture the vaccine and served in the 2nd Infantry Division in page 35. You can’t learn like that.’’ then deliver the vaccine to health de- Korea. We were trained, and it was Ms. Mills was also the first Black ca- partments, to doctors’ offices, to hos- beaten in our heads, you do not leave reer employee of the United States pitals and pharmacies and so forth to anyone behind. Postal Service in Winter Haven and use the vaccine, just like we do for the eventually became a manager of the I think a number that is left out is our U.S. State Department has repatri- flu. Florence Villa Post Office, which will What has happened this time is that ated over 90,000 U.S. American citizens bear her name. all of these things have occurred simul- from overseas back home to the U.S., Mr. Speaker, although she passed in taneously. So the phase 1 trials, the where they can receive the care that 2008, her legacy lives on, and I thank FDA gets the information. Phase 2 they need. my colleagues for the support of this trials, they get the information. If it We have recognized that we got the bill. looks good, they can go ahead with RNA sequence of the virus and lit- f phase 3 trials. That is why right now erally, within 6 weeks, began to ap- we have three trials in phase 3 trials in COVID–19 PANDEMIC TIMELINE prove treatments for this virus we 8 months, which is unheard of, I can didn’t know a lot about. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under tell you. These are tens of thousands of I want to say, in my 37 years—this the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- patients who are enrolled in these December, I would have graduated uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Ten- trials. nessee (Mr. DAVID P. ROE) is recognized from medical school 50 years ago—I Hopefully, by the end of this year, we for 60 minutes as the designee of the don’t ever remember a time in my life will have a vaccine that is both safe minority leader. where we found a disease, an infectious and effective to treat our people in this Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. disease, where within 8 months we had country, our ones at most risk. Speaker, we are here today with the cut the mortality rate by over 40 per- I am going to stop now. GOP Doctors Caucus for the next hour cent. That is literally unheard of. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman to discuss the COVID epidemic. It is a huge shout-out to the men and from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). The first It is my distinct honor and privilege women who get up every day and go person I would like to recognize to- to be down here with my colleagues for into our hospitals—we all know them night is my good friend, Dr. MIKE BUR- the first time in some time since the at home—and put their lives on the GESS, a fellow OB/GYN doctor rep- House has not been in session for quite line to treat us as patients and to take resenting Texas’ District 26. a few weeks. care of us. When given the proper He is a senior member of our GOP Collectively on the floor tonight, equipment, they are doing a phe- Doctors Caucus and has been active in there are over 200 years of clinical ex- nomenal job on the front lines. the caucus since it began. Dr. BURGESS perience with the GOP Doctors Caucus. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my serves on the Energy and Commerce I myself practiced 37 years before I re- friends and colleagues who are still in Committee as a senior member. tired and ran for Congress in 2008. practice every day for that. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Tonight, I want to go over the We had an opportunity in May. Once the gentleman, Dr. ROE, for yielding timeline just briefly of the pandemic we had realized that this had ramped and for convening this hour. that we currently are experiencing. up and a lot of Americans had been af- I think it is so important that the Remember, about 81⁄2 months ago, we fected by this, the White House started people hear directly from us, the doc- knew that there was a virus that had something called Operation Warp tors who are serving in the United spread from China, from Wuhan, China, Speed. States House of Representatives. to the U.S. Literally, in the history of this coun- When Dr. ROE was delivering his re- In that timeline, on January 9, the try, I don’t remember a time—typi- marks, I was reminded of how the in- World Health Organization announced cally, when we have a vaccine, a treat- formation about this illness came to us

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.077 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE H4374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 14, 2020 and how serious it seemed that a city ership that the House Doctors Caucus nies, helping design the research proto- in China, a city of 10 million people, has been providing as we go through cols after they have helped pick the would be shut down. this very difficult time. best candidates for an effective vac- Clearly, this was a significant illness Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from cine. and must be taken quite seriously, but Tennessee for yielding. So, the Federal Government working I will say the committee on which I b 2030 in concert with the private sector help- serve, the Subcommittee on Health for ing to pick the best candidates, not the Committee on Energy and Com- Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. just people throwing out, ‘‘Hey, I have merce, the very committee that the Speaker, Dr. BURGESS is correct. It is got a great candidate here,’’ but look- Congress before had worked on the re- one thing to manufacture a very small ing at the science of these develop- authorization of the Pandemic All-Haz- amount of vaccine, and vaccines are ments, this research, helping to pick ards Preparedness Act, would not hold only one part of the prevention part. the best candidates and then stream- a hearing on this during the month of We all know about washing our hands lining the process by helping to design February. It was a missed opportunity. and face coverings, and the American the further protocols, as Dr. ROE has We had created the legislation that people are doing that. Certainly, I have mentioned, the phase one, two, and reauthorized pandemic preparedness. traveled a lot, as we all have, and I three trials and working in concert. So The President had signed that into law have seen great compliance in my the Federal Government doesn’t just in June 2019. Now, 6 months later, we home State of Tennessee with this very sit back and say, like would normally are faced with this possible worldwide deadly virus. happen: ‘‘Well, do your research. Go pandemic. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman through the process. Show us that this You would think there would have from Indiana (Mr. BUCSHON), my good works.’’ been enough curiosity on the com- friend, and he is that indeed. I have had See, the government, under this ad- mittee to do some real-time oversight. the privilege of getting to know Dr. ministration, is working in concert at Did we get it right? Were we focused on BUCSHON and his family. I have been to the same time, so that once we have the right conditions? Were we respond- his district, Indiana 8 in Evansville. this vaccine get to the point where it ing to the right signals? He has been here five terms, has has been developed, people at FDA al- But we don’t know because we didn’t served a little over 10 years as U.S. ready know what has been happening look. We had to do hearings on flavored Navy Reserve, and is a retired with this vaccine. It is unprecedented, tobacco, horse racing, ticket stubs, all cardiothoracic surgeon. really. kinds of other things. Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, it is an I think Dr. BURGESS just mentioned It was not until the end of February, honor to be here on the floor of the the manufacturing process, already tacked on to the waning moments of a U.S. House of Representatives tonight manufacturing the vaccines before budget hearing, that we heard from the with my fellow Doc Caucus members. I they develop, so as soon as it gets prov- Secretary of Health in the principle want to thank Dr. ROE for putting this en to be safe, number one, effective, subcommittee that deals with health in Special Order together. It is really im- number two, look, we are going to have this United States House of Represent- portant that the American people hear vaccines available. Again, that would atives. from the medical professionals in the not happen without Operation Warp Dr. ROE also has talked about the Congress about this really critical Speed. speed with which the development of issue. Let me just say this in closing, and the vaccine is progressing, and it is I remember back in medical school, then I will turn it back to Dr. ROE. truly remarkable. one of my first rotations, I was on pedi- These are career scientists at FDA, Just as a data point, for people who atrics. I understood vaccines to a cer- NIH, Health and Human Services. may not remember, when Ebola was ca- tain extent, but then one of my first These are people who have worked— reening through western Africa, in Au- patients I had had whooping cough be- many, for decades—on vaccine develop- gust 2014, we basically had a vaccine cause they hadn’t been vaccinated. So ment. that was at the same place as our can- that is when I started to understand The narrative that politicians are didate vaccines were at the end of Au- what it actually means to have safe driving this is just not true. The re- gust 2014, the end of phase 1 trials. The and effective vaccines, not only for ality is—and I think Dr. Collins, final approval by the Food and Drug children but also for other diseases. Francis Collins from the NIH, testified Administration came in December 2019. In this situation, what we need to do, in front of Congress last week or the Clearly, that 5-year time horizon is as the American people, is we need to week before—that science is driving just too long in this situation, and the work to restore our way of life in this. We want safe and effective vac- administration recognized that. The America and around the world. cines. President recognized that and leaned And how are we going to do that as it Let me just say this. When there is a into the process of developing a vac- relates to COVID–19? Well, we are vaccine available and when the cine. going to have to have a safe and effec- healthcare providers, other people who One of the more remarkable things I tive vaccine. are at high risk and everyone has had have seen is that the Food and Drug And what I have been impressed with their chance to be vaccinated, I will Administration is going to license the really over the last few months, up to take this vaccine myself because I have production of appropriate vaccine can- about 6 months, is the unprecedented confidence that the process we are didates prior to their approval. response from this administration as it going through will ensure safety and it Now, they can’t be sold until they get relates to developing a vaccine so that will ensure efficacy. The vaccine will that final approval, so there is a finan- we can restore our way of life in Amer- work. cial risk that is taken by the compa- ica and around the world. Let’s help restore our way of life. nies that proceed with the production And what have they done? Working Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. of that vaccine. along with Congress, of course there Speaker, I think you have to ask, any But for those who remember the fall has been financing to help finance re- time you put something like this, Op- of 2019, when H1N1 was such a problem search and development of the vaccine, eration Warp Speed, together is: What in this country, remember the vaccine but also other things. is the goal? And the goal of that is to was developed and then another month Operation Warp Speed has really put produce 300 million doses of an effec- went by before there was sufficient in an unprecedented streamlining of tive, safe vaccine to protect the Amer- quantity of the vaccine to begin vacci- the process. Let me just say this: not ican people. And also, it is to provide nating the most vulnerable popu- eliminating the process of developing a therapeutics and diagnostics along lations. That is not going to happen vaccine, which would potentially make with that. under the watch of Donald J. Trump. it problematic with safety and efficacy And this is under the umbrella of I, for one, am grateful for the leader- and whether it works or not, but Health and Human Services; the FDA; ship that the President has provided in streamlining the process, doing things the CDC; the NIH; BARDA, which is this regard. I am grateful for the lead- together with private-sector compa- the Biomedical Advanced Research and

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That is how you develop a at work. standing and identifying this virus and safe and effective vaccine. Look, every day when I go home, being able to treat it. We are asking for about 30,000 volun- Early on, we were taking a concept they say: Dr. ROE, when are we going teers for every one of these trials. That that is not new, which is to take what to be able to get back to normal? is the standard. Some will do even we call convalescent plasma, take plas- And yesterday was the first day I had more. It is really incredible what we ma from somebody who has had this attended an in-person church service in have done in such a short amount of disease and gotten better, developed 6 months, the longest time in my life I time, and I applaud the people who are the antibodies, so that they can use it remember not being in church, and stepping up to be in these trials so that to help someone else. And we have seen people were so glad to be there and to we can develop a vaccine right here in that it has been effective. We have seen have some semblance of normalcy. America. This morning I got up. As I drove that it has helped. back, I saw parents putting their chil- We have seen antivirals like the The public-private collaboration is dren on schoolbuses—something as Remdesivir come forward that are unique. It is new, and, as has been men- simple as that, just to put your child working and helping people get better. tioned, the risk we take is that we are on a schoolbus. I saw a mother this Not everyone gets better, so the fight developing the vaccines and manufac- morning hug her little boy, and he always continues. turing before they have been through jumps on with his mask on, jumps on We are using steroid treatments to phase three, and if they don’t get the schoolbus ready to go to school. I reduce some of the inflammation that through phase three, then it is wasted. think people are craving that. occurs from this viral attack, espe- But if they do, then immediately we Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman cially on the lungs, because it is the have it and we start treating the most damage to the lungs that does the vulnerable people. Ultimately, we want from Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP), my good friend, who is the vice chair of the Doc- most. 300 million vaccines to treat all of So think about this and what we are America. tors Caucus, as Dr. BUCSHON is. He is a doing today. If someone tests positive, colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve—I There are a lot of lessons learned. We especially if they have no or very few have to salute him. I never made it have learned a lot. There is still more symptoms, go home and quarantine; past O–4—for over 20 years. He served to learn. Only science will solve this, check your temperature. You can in Iraq and also served on the Vet- folks. That is who is going to solve it. check your oxygen level in your blood erans’ Affairs Committee and chaired which, if it is going down, then you are I just want to say this. When I look the Subcommittee on Health. getting sicker. It is a pulse oximeter. at Operation Warp Speed and all that Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, this is You put it on your finger. You can get we have done in this country so far, if such a unique experience for all of us them on Amazon. And if you are get- there is going to be a pandemic in this tonight. Here we are on the floor of ting sicker, then the time to be treated world, there is no other country that I Congress, and we have got almost a is sooner rather than later. And that is would rather be in than the United dozen healthcare providers coming to what we are doing. States of America. share our years of experience and So, as has been mentioned a couple of Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. knowledge and education with the times tonight, the mortality rate has Speaker, before the gentleman leaves, I American people as far as what we are gone down 40 percent, which is almost know we had the opportunity, and we trying to do in this country to develop unheard of, and that is without a vac- do about weekly, to be on a phone con- a vaccine for the coronavirus. I mean, cine. That is with the therapeutics ference call with Operation Warp Speed vaccines save lives. That is nothing that have been developed. leaders. One of the things that they new. Vaccines prevent illness. We know We are doing something that prob- asked us to do, and I do this here to- this. ably no other country is doing to the night, is to ask more African Ameri- I know growing up, my mom’s first level that we are doing. We are testing cans to sign up for the vaccine trials. cousin had gotten polio when she was 4 healthy people, people with no symp- years old. She spent the rest of her life toms. Why? Because we know that peo- b 2045 in a wheelchair, disfigured, disfigured ple without symptoms can spread this, hands. She still found a way to make a and it is important that we know who In one particular large trial there living. But think if she had just had they are. No other country is doing the were only 5.5 percent I believe African that vaccine a little bit sooner, if we amount of testing that we do. Americans in the trial, and they need had actually come up with it. I was out with the National Guard to get that up. And to this day, the challenges that during the August break. I went to four So if you are out there, I am asking we face—I look at Rotary Inter- sites. We did about 1,000 tests on people you to volunteer for this trial. Cer- national, of which I am a member, and driving up or walking up. It is amazing tainly, we need that. I think they had their goal is to rid the world of polio what we are doing with our country enough Latinos and senior citizens like and try to get everyone in the world and how we are trying to respond to myself, but I think that we do need vaccinated. this. that. This is not new science. But I will So, on to Operation Warp Speed. This Mr. Speaker, you do need that. Basi- tell you this: With the virus that we is about a commonsense path forward cally, you need to study this as you do are facing today, it is called novel for to find a safe and effective vaccine, and the population. a reason. It is new and it is different, we are doing it in a way that no one and we know more today than we knew has ever seen before. I think Pfizer is going to increase 6 months ago. That is what is so impor- Right now, in record time, you have their trial to the low 40,000s. So it is a tant is that we continue to learn and seen pharmaceutical companies that huge—just to let people know—that is get better and take care of people. usually compete against each other a gigantic clinical trial. It is placebo We know that some people are more coming together to share knowledge controlled. One group gets a saline, ba- at risk than others. We know that and to come forward to try and develop sically a placebo, and the other group some people are more vulnerable to a vaccine. We have six that are in gets the vaccines. Then you check this than others. When we look at the phase three right now, three that are later. symptoms for those who have tested up and running. By the way, all of these six vaccines, positive and have gotten this, the I want to point out one thing about five of them will be two shots; one, and symptoms can go anywhere from no this being safe and effective. then one 21 to 28 days later. One which

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To add to that, this the things they did is decide to heavily cause your chance of coming in contact is important, they are trying to make invest in vaccine technology and vac- with someone who has that virus or is sure that the people in the trials are cine production, because it is one thing not immune to it has gone way down. coming from the groups that are most to discover the vaccine and to prove it You achieve functionally what is called vulnerable especially, and they want to is safe, it is another thing to make herd immunity; that is, your chance of make sure that that is an adequate hundreds of millions of doses. Think developing that virus is much, much number so that we get, again, a safe about it, Mr. Speaker, you actually lower. So it means that you can begin and effective vaccine. have to make the glass vials and you to do some of the things, to draw back Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. have to have the facility that can on some of those restrictions that we How you decide who gets this vaccine produce that. That is exactly what this have now that people are so upset with. is basically you just look at who suf- administration has done through That is what a vaccine promises to fered the most from it. BARDA over the last few years, have deliver because certainly a percent of Where has that been? those facilities in the United States. the population now has immunity by It has been your nursing homes and This isn’t like some of the PPE that having had the virus, but a much larg- your long-term care facilities. we have to outsource overseas. We have er percent will have immunity because I want to give the VA a shout-out. I the ability in this country to create they are vaccinated and therefore can’t served as the ranking member on the hundreds of millions of vaccines, and get it nor can spread it to someone Veterans’ Affairs Committee and chair- we likely will by next year. Again, this else. It is a very important public man in the last Congress. is very, very unusual. health concept. They have used the fourth mission of Mr. Speaker, as you will hear from a It looks like if these vaccines are ap- the VA to go out into many, many lot of the doctors tonight, it is very un- proved by year end or early next year, nursing homes across this country and usual to be able to do this within by next summer—I tell this to people to train and bring people up to speed months, to be able to tell the American in my district—we could actually have about how to isolate patients so that it people that there is light at the end of a normal summer. doesn’t spread. the tunnel and that we see the end of Wouldn’t that be nice? I remember one State veterans’ nurs- this pandemic because, again, as the We could actually have a normal ing home in Massachusetts that lost American people know, your own local summer. over 70 veterans—that is unbelievable— school board may have said: We really Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Ac- in one facility. So we are getting much can’t go back to school full-time until tually, we had a normal summer at the better. It is our elderly and long-term there is a vaccine. Great Smoky Mountains National Park care facilities, over 40 percent of the Well, Mr. Speaker, we are going to this year. We had 1.7 million people deaths have been in long-term care and have that vaccine because this admin- come in July which was a record, I un- nursing homes. istration has cut through the red tape derstand. Certainly, our healthcare workers with Operation Warp Speed, ensuring a One of the things I want to also men- and our first responders should be the safe and effective vaccine that can be tion briefly while Dr. DUNN comes up first ones when a safe and effective vac- produced for hundreds of millions of is: Should you wear a mask, or should cine is created. people. That is really phenomenal. Be- you not wear a mask? Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman cause once we take care of the United A mask is an inconvenience. I am from Maryland (Mr. HARRIS). Dr. HAR- States, then we can actually take care standing here way away from anybody, RIS is the cochair of the Doctors Cau- of the world health and this pandemic. 20 feet away from anybody, but the way cus. Dr. ANDY HARRIS is a Navy veteran That will be truly a wonderful thing. a mask probably works is this—these and very active Member who will have I want to thank Dr. ROE for leading are not good enough to keep a virus the reins next year. this tonight and for giving me the op- from getting in. But if you walk Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank portunity to remind the American peo- through a room with coronavirus and Dr. ROE for his service. Congress will ple that from the very beginning we you walk through a room filled with miss him next year. We will miss his said the vaccine was the solution, and people, Mr. Speaker, you potentially expertise especially in this time of cri- this administration is delivering that will infect 21⁄2 of those people. sis in the Nation. solution. Why? But I am going to make my remarks Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Because it is probably spread by very brief to remind the American peo- Speaker, I would like to say to Dr. droplets. So if I have this mask on it ple who are watching what we were HARRIS before he leaves, let’s have a prevents—if I sneeze or cough or what- talking about back in spring about the little discussion. The Doctors Caucus ever—a droplet from getting out or cer- possibilities of how this pandemic can get down in the weeds sometimes, tainly not spreading very far. That is comes to an end. The possibilities real- and I realize that we do. But let’s ex- why if you touch a surface you want to ly were, well, the virus weakens on its plain to people what herd immunity is. wash your hands and cleanse the sur- own, but we haven’t seen that at all, or What does it actually mean? You face. a vaccine is developed. heard about this, and you hear all To give an example of how infectious I will tell you, Mr. Speaker, because these folks get on TV and the talking measles is, if I have the measles and I I have had NIH grants, an NIH grant is heads start talking about it. walk through that same room, I prob- usually written for a 3-year period with What does that actually mean? ably can infect as many as 15 to 18 peo- a renewal because that is usually how Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- ple. So it is aerosolized. It is like a pol- long it takes to even begin to make a tleman. len in the air. That is how it is spread discovery. With vaccines it is typically Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, if you as opposed to just a droplet spread, 5 to 10 years. think about it, the herd is h-e-r-d, just which means that the coronavirus is What we are talking about now, be- like a herd of critters. In this case we not spread nearly as easily as some cause of what this administration has talk about humans. other viruses are. done, is to have a vaccine being admin- If you think about it, Mr. Speaker, I wore a mask for over 30 years in the istered, being declared safe by the FDA your chance of contracting, in this operating room. If it turns out it potentially within 10 months of concep- case, a respiratory virus is propor- doesn’t help all that much, then you tualizing a vaccine. tional to the number of people you have been inconvenienced. If it helps, As Dr. ROE knows, I sit on the Health come in contact with who could spread then you maybe have saved a life. Subcommittee of the Appropriations it to you. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure Committee, and foundations for Oper- Conventional wisdom is that if 60 or to introduce Dr. DUNN. My friend is a ation Warp Speed were laid by this ad- 70 percent of the people have had the U.S. Army veteran. I served with Dr. ministration years ago when they in- virus or are immune to the virus, ei- DUNN on the Veterans’ Affairs Com- creased funding to the Biomedical Ad- ther naturally by having the virus or mittee. He is extremely active on that

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It is heroic for them to go out ican people have united against what ican people directly and reassure them there and do that and continue to work we have come to realize is an invisible that this Operation Warp Speed is in very difficult and challenging cir- enemy. We have done our part to slow truly an amazing accomplishment for cumstances. But I think what this the spread of the coronavirus and to our country. amounts to is America’s shining mo- serve our neighbors. Each and every Mr. Speaker, if you were born after ment in medicine. I can’t think of a one of us have made sacrifices during 1969 you didn’t get a chance to cele- better time I have ever seen American this pandemic. And together, we work brate with us on the original moon- medicine respond. to make a difference; we work to save shot, those heady days of the Apollo It has been a pleasure working with lives. landing and all the run-up science to Chairman ROE. As we look ahead to the future, get that done. Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. It Americans are eagerly awaiting the ar- This is America’s new moonshot. has been. One of the things that the rival of the coronavirus vaccine, and I This is an amazing program. By CARES package did was—this is not am confident that our researchers, our leveraging the private sector and all Operation Warp Speed—but the CARES scientists, are equipped to win this parts of the private sector, as well as package also provided the way we shift race. all of the agencies and all of govern- when seeing patients in person through Right now, constituents in Pennsyl- ment effort, we are making progress on vania and around our country are mak- telehealth. medical science at a rate that has lit- The VA, for instance, about 1 year ing incredible progress in this pursuit erally never been seen before. Every as part of Operation Warp Speed—the ago did 70,000 or 80,000 telehealth visits living Nobel Prize laureate with a Trump administration’s historic initia- a month for their PTSD treatments. Nobel Prize in medicine is cooperating tive to develop a coronavirus vaccine. with the government and rushing for- That number went to over 900,000 in Under the leadership of President ward. The science on all these areas is May of this year. That is unbelievable Trump, the Department of Defense and really making a difference and making when you can do that. I think many the Department of Health and Human a difference very quickly. practices now, including my own at Services, together with so many in the The administration put $10 billion home, have used telehealth to see pa- private sector, are in the midst of what with a B—bravo—in supplemental fund- tients, and I myself have used tele- is truly an unprecedented search for a ing into the Operation Warp Speed and health which saved me a many-hour safe and effective vaccine, all in record separately another $1.5 billion into de- drive one way or the other. time, with significant amounts of vac- veloping Shark Tank testing. So we are The pandemic is not all bad. We have cine that will be developed for the peo- not only working on vaccines, we are learned some good things and some ple of America. working on testing for the virus, we things I think that are going to persist This process, as the doctors with me are working on prevention of the virus, after we get through this particular here tonight have testified, is driven by and we are working on therapeutics, pandemic. science but it is rooted in safety. And that is medicines that are true I also might add, this is not the first let’s be certain: A vaccine will only be antivirals. pandemic we have had. That is why I approved if it is proven to be both safe We already have new protocols so know we were going to be fine. There and effective. that we are improving the treatment. was an H3N2 pandemic in 1968, a Operation Warp Speed is taking all of The mortality rate for this disease has coronavirus pandemic, and we got the precautionary steps that are re- plummeted. through that as a country. We have required to develop any vaccine. But here I mentioned that innovative and cre- sponded so much better this time with is the difference: As part of Operation ative people are coming out and work- the therapeutics, monoclonal anti- Warp Speed, vaccine manufacturers ing on all facets of this disease. I have bodies antivirals, just the way we treat can undertake several steps of vaccine a story. This is a mask. Every one of it. development at the same time, miti- you has a mask. This is a different Anticoagulation hasn’t been men- gating the financial risk without, kind of a mask. This is made out of a tioned. We know this is an inflam- again, compromising the safety or the polyester fiber, and it is impregnated matory response. It causes coagulation efficacy of the vaccine. with bionic silver. It is virucidal. It in the kidneys, the heart, and the We know that Operation Warp Speed kills the virus. It kills bacteria as well. lungs. So we have learned that. is unprecedented. To achieve the re- So when you take your mask off, Mr. Hats off to our medical professionals sults for the American people, the Fed- Speaker, and you put it down on the who have gone out and literally—it is eral Government has invested over $10 table, it sets about sterilizing itself. unbelievable how fast they have upped billion to support the development of When I pick it back up, it will be ster- their knowledge of this. this coronavirus vaccine. While we, as ile. That is an amazing accomplish- I appreciate the gentleman’s com- Members, as healthcare professionals, ment. That happened just this year, ments. recognize that there are no guarantees just since this started. in science, this strategy is setting up b 2100 It is amazing these things can hap- manufacturers for success, and it is of- pen. All the science and all the medical Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman fering hope for the American people. experimenters and all the researchers from Pennsylvania (Mr. JOYCE), who I If anyone can deliver substantial are running flat out. We are pushing just introduced. He is double-boarded qualities and quantities of a safe and new frontiers in medicine. We are in internal medicine and dermatology, effective vaccine within a year of the doing things that we never thought we is a relatively new representative from discovery of a new virus, it is the would do in my lifetime in medicine. Pennsylvania 13th, and has had 31 United States of America. We have broken the mold, and I am so years in practice. Thanks to Americans’ unparalleled grateful to all the brilliant innovative Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. ingenuity and drive, we are better posi- men and women who are pushing out Speaker, I thank my friend, the gen- tioned to develop therapeutics and a these frontiers and helping everybody. tleman from Tennessee, for yielding vaccine than any other country. And Medicine will never be the same after and for his leadership in the Doctor’s Americans know that we are up to the this just because of the advances in Caucus. challenge because we have seen chal- this time to this threat. We will be Dr. ROE has educated us that perhaps lenges before. treating all of our diseases differently as physicians in the United States Con- In the late 1940s, the polio virus was in the future. gress there might not be a more impor- responsible for disabling more than

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I have prove, and manufacture a vaccine in the world. We have witnessed pre- witnessed the process by which the record time. This is the very key to re- viously significant progress. And it is FDA approves medications. They will storing our way of life and rebuilding our hope—and that is why we bind to- not approve it unless it is safe and ef- our economy to get back to those nor- gether as the Doctor’s Caucus and fective. Don’t think for one minute mal summers that we were talking present in this Special Order a discus- that any administration or any person about a while ago. sion of how this vaccine is being devel- is going to have an impact on that. The President has capitalized on the oped today, right now. And we look for- They are not. It will be safe and effec- ingenuity and the drive of the private ward to that. tive if it is approved by the FDA. sector and the scientific community, We trust in American ingenuity. We I repeat: Only vaccines that are prov- putting the United States at a better recognize that American ingenuity will en to be completely safe and effective position than any other country in the win, and we are confident that we will will be allowed for use. world to develop a vaccine that the en- see that in short order. But recently, we have heard dan- tire world can then benefit from. Again, I thank my colleague, my gerous rhetoric from certain politi- The goal of Operation Warp Speed is mentor, Dr. PHIL ROE for organizing cians and candidates about Operation to deliver 300 million doses of a safe this Special Order and allowing us to Warp Speed, rhetoric and comments and effective vaccine by January 2021. present this important information to that are lies based in politics instead of And by removing all unnecessary red America. science; even doubting the thousands of tape and barriers, the President is on Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. scientists who have spent their life track to meet this goal. Speaker, I thank the gentleman. working to find cures and casting fear The administration is cutting the de- Mr. Speaker, next I yield to the gen- on the American people. velopment time to a matter of months tleman from Georgia (Mr. CARTER). Dr. I have outright confidence in this ad- by allowing development steps to occur BUDDY CARTER is our only phar- ministration’s commitment to safety simultaneously. Despite what the macist—soon to be two—in the U.S. and science. And I can tell my con- media may incorrectly report, the test- Congress. We are glad to have Dr. Car- stituents and the American people ing standards for this are the same as ter from Georgia One. He has been an right now, I will be in line to get the any other vaccine developed here in the incredibly important member of the vaccine when approved. United States of America. No safety Doctor’s Caucus in providing his per- Our communities are suffering, and shortcuts are being taken. The health spective because he has run a business we are losing loved ones. This effort and safety of the public remains the for many, many years, has seen pa- will save thousands, if not hundreds of number one priority of this administra- tients for many, many years, and thousands, of lives. tion, and we have every reason to be brings his perspective to our caucus. I commend this administration and hopeful. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- the thousands of scientists working to The advances that the scientific comer, I thank the gentleman for yielding find a cure, and I thank them for all munity has made since the beginning and for his leadership. they are doing to save lives, to produce of this pandemic are nothing short of We are going to miss him. I know Dr. a safe and effective vaccine. remarkable and are directly respon- ROE is retiring, and there is going to be Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. sible for a 40 percent decrease in the a great void there with him not being Speaker, may I inquire how much time mortality rate from COVID–19 that we here, but I thank him for his service to I have remaining? have seen. the Doctor’s Caucus and his service to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Our knowledge about this novel virus our country. tleman has 10 minutes remaining. grows every single day. And with our Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Nation’s leaders and brightest minds about the amazing work our Nation’s Speaker, this should be about people working together, we will defeat this top scientists are doing to get a safe not politics. disease with unprecedented speed. and effective coronavirus vaccine to Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman As a practicing dentist for nearly the American people. from Texas (Mr. BABIN), my good four decades, I believe that prevention Earlier this year, President Trump friend, who is a dentist, who served is the best treatment, and that is ex- initiated Operation Warp Speed, a col- both in the Army as an artilleryman actly what this vaccine will do. While laborative effort between the Federal and in the United States Air Force as a finding treatments and the thera- Government and the private sector to dentist, and has been a very active peutics to fight this disease and its research, develop, and distribute a member of our caucus. symptoms are a very worthwhile cause, coronavirus vaccine. Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I can’t actually blocking the virus from in- The merits of this initiative were thank Dr. ROE enough for this initia- fecting us in the first place is the very quickly realized, and Congress came tive and his leadership. And so many strongest defensive strategy that we together in a bipartisan fashion and in- people have gotten up at the mike and can have. vested $10 billion to support the effort. said he was their mentor. He actually President Trump and his administra- The focus of the initiative works by ac- was my mentor, and I really appreciate tion are bravely blazing a trail forward celerating development of vaccines him very much. and leading our country out of this through staggered clinical trials, com- Mr. Speaker, as a healthcare profes- challenging time of global pandemic. pletely overseen by Federal regulatory sional for nearly 40 years and a mem- So thanks to Operation Warp Speed, authorities. You have heard that time ber of the House Doctor’s Caucus, I am the world is only months away from a and time again tonight as each of the very pleased to report on the Trump safe and reliable vaccine. physicians here have explained how administration’s groundbreaking, un- Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. this is taking place. precedented initiative to develop a safe Speaker, I might point out that I have Traditionally, a vaccine would under- and effective vaccine and treatment for never seen a Republican or Democratic go several separate phases of trials, COVID–19, called Operation Warp virus in my life. Just like I have never with the average trial lasting nearly 7 Speed. seen a Republican or Democratic can- years. Mr. Speaker, we don’t have 7 I remember well as a boy back in the cer. This just affects people. The virus years. Our country—our world—needs a 1950s, and several of my schoolmates will be safe, it will be effective, and it vaccine now, and that is why Operation were stricken with polio. And I remem- will be voluntary. It will be a person’s Warp Speed is on track to deliver vac- ber well standing in line at our elemen- decision, or their family’s decision, cines in record speed, potentially even tary school to take the new vaccine, who actually receives the vaccine.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:56 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14SE7.086 H14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with HOUSE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4379 Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman what we have now is a different pay- ducting a business meeting outlines in regu- from North Carolina (Mr. MURPHY), load, a different payload going out to lation E.1 of the remote committee pro- who I served with on the Committee on the space station. And the space shut- ceedings regulations, inserted into the Con- Education and Labor, my good friend, tle is taking that into viruses with a gressional Record on May 15, 2020, and that the Committee is prepared to conduct a re- and the newest member of the GOP’s different payload now specific to the mote meeting and permit remote participa- Doctor’s Caucus. coronavirus. tion. Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Mr. What all Americans are talking In meeting these requirements, the Com- Speaker, I thank Mr. ROE for yielding, about now is not only the development mittee held a non-public business meeting and thank him for gathering everyone of a vaccine but a safe vaccine. We rehearsal on September 11, 2020; a public full together. have proof that the processes that are Committee hearing with remote participa- Mr. Speaker, I will give a summary in place to develop safe vaccines are tion on June 10, 2020; and a public sub- here this evening. Since the end of Jan- working. committee hearing with remote participa- As we have talked about, tion on June 24, 2020. uary, the world has been attacked es- Thank you, sentially by a virus that none of us can AstraZeneca stopped its trial because Nydia M. Vela´ zquez, Chairwoman; Jared see. I will say that since May 15, our there was one untoward event. We have Golden, Member of Congress; Abby administration has put in play Oper- done research, and now they have Finkenauer, Member of Congress; Andy ation Warp Speed, and this is meant to started that trial again. Stopping Kim, Member of Congress; Jason Crow, save American lives. trials is very commonplace in vaccine Member of Congress; Dwight Evans, Mr. Speaker, $10 billion was allocated development, and the American people Member of Congress; Adriano Espaillat, by this body to develop a safe and ef- need to understand this. Member of Congress; Chrissy Houlahan, We went through this once before Member of Congress; Sharice Davids, fective vaccine in record time. It has Member of Congress; Judy Chu, Mem- literally been today’s Manhattan with polio. Polio in the fifties was kill- ber of Congress; Bradly S. Schneider, Project. It is combining the resources ing thousands and disabling many, Member of Congress; Antonio Delgado, and the brilliant minds of private in- many more. Jonas Salk developed the Member of Congress; Angie Craig, dustry and governmental researchers vaccine. What he did was remarkable, Member of Congress. in an unprecedented effort of coopera- but what he did also was led by exam- f tion. We have used decades of previous ple. He took the vaccine himself, and research combined with today’s new he had his family take the vaccine. ADJOURNMENT technology and research to help us end This is what the Doctors Caucus is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the COVID–19 pandemic. going to do. I will take the vaccine. ant to section 4(b) of House Resolution The objective is to deliver 300 million The other members of the Doctors Cau- 967, the House stands adjourned until 9 doses by the end of December, early cus will take the vaccine because we a.m. tomorrow for morning-hour de- January, to the citizens of the United need to tell the American people that bate and 10 a.m. for legislative busi- States. we, physicians who have trained our ness. What do vaccines do? I think it is entire lives in medicine, believe that Thereupon (at 9 o’clock and 18 min- very important for people to under- what we are doing and what we are utes p.m.), under its previous order, the stand what vaccines do. doing for the American people is safe. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- They stimulate the immune system What this will come out to is that we day, September 15, 2020, at 9 a.m. for to produce antibodies exactly as it will have 300 million doses. Right now, morning-hour debate. would happen if you were exposed to our government is working on how to f the disease. After you get vaccinated, get those doses out to the American you develop immunity to that disease people. In an unprecedented effort, the BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO without having to get the disease first. CDC is working with HHS and the De- LEGISLATION partment of Defense to develop a mech- We have two trials, two companies— Pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As- anism to get the vaccine out and to Moderna and Pfizer—that are furthest You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO), Mr. YAR- track the vaccine. along in their developments; 20,000 in- MUTH hereby submits, prior to the vote Finally, I will say this to the Amer- dividuals so far have been accrued in on passage, for printing in the CON- ican people. There are two ways out of the trials—half have been getting the GRESSIONAL RECORD, that H.R. 4894, the this pandemic, two ways on the path- vaccines, half placebo, and we need Congressional Budget Justification way back to normalcy. One is to be- more. Transparency Act of 2020, as amended, come infected with the virus, develop The highest at-risk populations are would have no significant effect on the antibodies, and you recover. The sec- those being targeted: The elderly, deficit, and therefore, the budgetary ef- ond is to take the vaccine, develop those with comorbidities, Black Ameri- fects of such bill are estimated as zero. cans, Hispanic Americans. As we have antibodies without ever having the dis- heard earlier, Black Americans are ease, and we can move forward as a Na- f under-enrolling in the vaccine and we tion. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, need them to enroll. Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. ETC. So how can this process, which nor- Speaker, I thank my colleagues for mally takes years, be done in 8 being here tonight. I look forward to Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive months? continuing this debate and this discus- communications were taken from the sion here on the House floor. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: b 2115 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the remain- 5249. A letter from the Chairman, Farm It is that research is being done con- der of my time. Credit System Insurance Corporation, transmitting the Corporation’s annual report for currently rather than in parallel; our f phases are going at the same time; and calendar year 2019; to the Committee on Ag- production is going at the same time, LETTER SUBMITTED PURSUANT riculture. 5250. A letter from the Director, Office of fully understanding that we may have TO SECTION 4(b) OF HOUSE RES- OLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS Management and Budget, Executive Office of millions of doses of a vaccine that we the President, transmitting notification of will never use. COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS the President’s intent to exempt all military How do we develop this at warp HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, personnel accounts from any discretionary speed? Just to give folks one example, COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS, cap sequestration in FY 2021, if a sequestra- how do we develop a vaccine this Washington, DC, September 14, 2020. tion is necessary, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 905(f); quickly? Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Public Law 99-177, Sec. 255(f) (as amended by If you can imagine the space shuttle, Speaker, House of Representatives, Public Law 105-33, Sec. 10207(b)); (111 Stat. Washington, DC. 704); to the Committee on Appropriations. the space shuttle is a transport mecha- DEAR SPEAKER PELOSI: Pursuant to section 5251. A letter from the Chairman, Federal nism. It carries things out to the space 4(b) of House Resolution 965, we are writing Maritime Commission, transmitting a report station. We already have the space to inform you that the Committee on Small of violations of the Antideficiency Act, pur- shuttle. We use that in vaccines. But Business has met the requirements for con- suant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; Public Law 97-258; (96

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A letter from the Director, Office of Medicaid Services, Department of Health fense, transmitting a letter on the approved Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- and Human Services, transmitting the De- retirement of Vice Admiral Luke M. ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- partment’s Major final rule — Medicare Pro- McCullum, United States Navy, and his ad- tion’s final rule — Matrix: Flood Act Civil gram; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Pay- vancement to the grade of vice admiral on Money Penalty (‘‘CMP’’) Calculation re- ment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. ceived July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Payment System and Policy Changes and amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Fiscal Year 2021 Rates; Quality Reporting (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed Services. and Medicare and Medicaid Promoting Inter- Services. 5262. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- operability Programs Requirements for Eli- 5253. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- nator, Office of Head Start, Administration gible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the for Children and Families, Department of [CMS-1735-F] (RIN: 0938-AU11) received Sep- approved retirement of Lieutenant General Health and Human Services, transmitting tember 14, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Robert D. McMurry, United States Air the Department’s Major final rule — Head 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Force, and his advancement to the grade of Start Designation Renewal System (RIN: Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on En- lieutenant general on the retired list, pursu- 0970-AC77) received September 8, 2020, pursu- ergy and Commerce and Ways and Means. ant to 10 U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 5271. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- Sec. 112 (as amended by Public Law 104-106, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee nator, Center for Clinical Standards and on Education and Labor. Sec. 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee Quality, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 5263. A letter from the Assistant Secretary on Armed Services. Services, Department of Health and Human for Legislation, Department of Health and 5254. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Services, transmitting the Department’s ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the Human Services, transmitting the report ‘‘Reducing Barriers to Using Telehealth for Major final rule — Medicare and Medicaid approved retirement of General Maryanne Programs, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Miller, United States Air Force Reserve, and Pediatric Populations Final Report’’; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Amendments (CLIA), and Patient Protection her advancement to the grade of general on and Affordable Care Act; Additional Policy the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 5264. A letter from the Section Chief, Di- version Control Division, Drug Enforcement and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 (as Administration, Department of Justice, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency [CMS- amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. 502(b)); transmitting the Department’s final rule — 3401-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AU33) received Sep- (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on Armed Schedules of Controlled Substances: Place- tember 8, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Services. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 5255. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees on ment of Defense, transmitting a letter on the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. approved retirement of Lieutenant General MDMB-FUBINACA in Schedule I [Docket No.: DEA-446] received August 28, 2020, pursu- 5272. A letter from the Deputy Director, Michael A. Bills, United States Army, and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ODRM, Office of Strategic Operations and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Regulatory Affairs, Centers for Medicare and general on the retired list, pursuant to 10 on Energy and Commerce. Medicaid Services, Department of Health U.S.C. 1370(c)(1); Public Law 96-513, Sec. 112 5265. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- and Human Services, transmitting the De- (as amended by Public Law 104-106, Sec. ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- partment’s Major final rule — Medicare Pro- 502(b)); (110 Stat. 293); to the Committee on month periodic report on the national emer- gram; FY 2021 Hospice Wage Index and Pay- Armed Services. gency with respect to the threat of foreign ment Rate Update [CMS-1733-F] (RIN: 0938- 5256. A letter from the Under Secretary, interference in United States elections that AU09) received September 8, 2020, pursuant Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- was declared in Executive Order 13848 of Sep- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, fense, transmitting a letter authorizing Rear tember 12, 2018, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Com- Admiral Michelle C. Skubic, United States Public Law 94-412, Sec. 401(c); (90 Stat. 1257) mittees on Ways and Means and Energy and Navy, to wear the insignia of the grade of and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Public Law 95-223, Sec Commerce. vice admiral for a period not to exceed 14 204(c); (91 Stat. 1627); to the Committee on f days before assuming the duties of the posi- Foreign Affairs. tion for which the higher grade is author- 5266. A letter from the United States Trade REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON ized, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Representative, Executive Office of the PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to President, transmitting a notification that the Committee on Armed Services. the Administration intends to enter into a Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of 5257. A letter from the Under Secretary, trade agreement regarding tariff barriers committees were delivered to the Clerk Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- with the European Union received August 27, for printing and reference to the proper fense, transmitting a report titled, ‘‘Evalua- 2020, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 4202(a)(2); Public calendar, as follows: tion of the TRICARE Program: Fiscal Year Law 114-26, Sec. 103(a)(2); (129 Stat. 333); to Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New 2020 Report to Congress Access, Cost, and the Committee on Ways and Means. Quality Data through Fiscal Year 2019’’, pur- 5267. A letter from the Regulations Writer- York: Committee on Oversight and Reform. suant to 10 U.S.C. 1073 note; Public Law 104- Federal Liaison Officer, Office of Regula- H.R. 1668. A bill to leverage Federal Govern- 106, Sec. 717(c); (110 Stat. 376); to the Com- tions and Reports Clearance, Social Security ment procurement power to encourage in- mittee on Armed Services. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- creased cybersecurity for Internet of Things 5258. A letter from the Under Secretary, tration’s interim final rule — Waiver of Re- devices, and for other purposes; with an Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- covery of Certain Overpayment Debts Accru- amendment (Rept. 116–501, Pt. 1). Referred to fense, transmitting a letter authorizing ing During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period the Committee of the Whole House on the Lieutenant General Daniel R. Hokanson, [Docket No.: SSA-2020-0045] (RIN: 0960-AI51) state of the Union. United States Army National Guard, to wear received August 28, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Ms. SCANLON: Committee on Rules. House the insignia of the grade of general, pursuant 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Resolution 1107. Resolution providing for to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Com- Means. title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to re- mittee on Armed Services. 5268. A letter from the Regulations Writer- store the right to individual civil actions in 5259. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Federal Register Liaison, Office of Regula- cases involving disparate impact, and for Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- tions and Reports Clearance, Social Security other purposes; providing for consideration ment of the Treasury, transmitting the Re- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the port to Congress from the Chairman of the tration’s final rule — Improved Agency Guid- Strength in Diversity Program, and for other National Advisory Council on International ance Documents [Docket No.: SSA-2020-0002] purposes; providing for consideration of the Monetary and Financial Policies, pursuant (RIN: 0960-AI47) received August 28, 2020, pur- bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination to 22 U.S.C. 262r(a); Public Law 95-118, Sec. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- and promote women’s health and economic 1701(a) (as amended by Public Law 105-277, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee security by ensuring reasonable workplace Sec. 583); (112 Stat. 2681-202); to the Com- on Ways and Means. accommodations for workers whose ability mittee on Financial Services. 5269. A letter from the Chief Privacy Offi- to perform the functions of a job are limited 5260. A letter from the President and cer and Chief FOIA Officer, Department of by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related med- Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ical condition; providing for consideration of States, transmitting the Bank’s statement partment’s Privacy Office Fiscal Year 2020 the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all with respect to transactions involving ex- Semiannual Report to Congress for the pe- forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to ports to Mexico, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. riod October 1, through March 31, 2020; to the COVID–19; and for other purposes (Rept. 116– 635(b)(3); July 31, 1945, ch. 341, Sec. 2 (as Committee on Homeland Security. 502). Referred to the House Calendar.

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Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- fornia, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BRINDISI, Mr. TON, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. COO- sources. H.R. 1267. A bill to designate a BEYER, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. TONKO, PER, Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. OCASIO-COR- mountain ridge in the State of Montana as Ms. LEE of California, Ms. NORTON, TEZ, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. RUSH, Ms. ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ (Rept. 116–503). Referred to the Miss RICE of New York, Mr. KATKO, ESCOBAR, Mr. EVANS, and Ms. SCHA- Committee of the Whole House on the state Mr. ZELDIN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALO- KOWSKY): of the Union. NEY of New York, Ms. BROWNLEY of H.R. 8249. A bill to prohibit the denial of DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE California, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. DIN- the right to vote in elections for public office Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the GELL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ROSE of New on the grounds of owing fines, fees, or res- York, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of titution relating to a conviction of a crimi- Committee on Science, Space, and New York, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. MCGOV- nal offense; to the Committee on the Judici- Technology discharged from further ERN, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. ary. consideration. H.R. 1668 referred to the CARTWRIGHT, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. Committee of the Whole House on the Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. GALLEGO): state of the Union. ESPAILLAT, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. H.R. 8250. A bill to extend certain deadlines DEAN, Mr. HARDER of California, and for the 2020 decennial census; to the Com- f Ms. KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma): mittee on Oversight and Reform. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 8242. A bill to require the Secretary of By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: the Treasury to mint coins in recognition H. Res. 1108. A resolution expressing sup- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public and celebration of the National Women’s port for designation of the week of Sep- bills and resolutions of the following Hall of Fame; to the Committee on Financial tember 13, 2020, through September 20, 2020, titles were introduced and severally re- Services. as ‘‘Balance Awareness Week’’; to the Com- ferred, as follows: By Mr. O’HALLERAN (for himself, mittee on Energy and Commerce. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for him- f STANTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GOSAR, self and Mr. COLLINS of Georgia): H.R. 8235. A bill to provide for the mod- and Mr. SCHWEIKERT): CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 8243. A bill to modify the boundary of ernization of electronic case management STATEMENT the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monu- systems, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment in the State of Arizona, and for other Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of mittee on the Judiciary. purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. BUCHANAN: sources. tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 8236. A bill to amend title 18, United By Mrs. RODGERS of Washington (for States Code, to prohibit the importation or mitted regarding the specific powers herself and Ms. CLARKE of New York): granted to Congress in the Constitu- transportation of child sex dolls, and for H.R. 8244. A bill to require the National other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- tion to enact the accompanying bill or Telecommunications and Information Ad- joint resolution. diciary. ministration to estimate the value of elec- By Mr. CICILLINE (for himself, Mr. tromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia: TAKANO, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. allocated to Federal entities; to the Com- H.R. 8235. GOLDEN, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER: lation pursuant to the following: JOHNSON of Georgia): H.R. 8245. A bill to authorize the Secretary U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8 and H.R. 8237. A bill to amend title 38, United of Health and Human Services to make pay- Article III, Section 1 States Code, to clarify the scope of proce- ments to hospitals in COVID-19 hot spots to By Mr. BUCHANAN: dural rights of members of the uniformed provide hero pay to eligible workers, and for H.R. 8236. services with respect to their employment other purposes; to the Committee on Energy Congress has the power to enact this legis- and reemployment rights, and for other pur- and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- mittees on Education and Labor, and Ways Article 1, Section 8 fairs. and Means, for a period to be subsequently By Mr. CICILLINE: By Mr. CRAWFORD: determined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 8237. H.R. 8238. A bill to establish the Office of consideration of such provisions as fall with- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Intelligence in the Department of Agri- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- lation pursuant to the following: culture, and for other purposes; to the Com- cerned. Article 1, Section 8 mittee on Agriculture, and in addition to the By Mr. SIRES: By Mr. CRAWFORD: Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Se- H.R. 8246. A bill to authorize the Secretary H.R. 8238. lect), for a period to be subsequently deter- of Housing and Urban Development to estab- Congress has the power to enact this legis- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- lish a program enabling communities to bet- lation pursuant to the following: sideration of such provisions as fall within ter leverage resources to address health, eco- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: ‘‘The Con- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. nomic development, and conservation congress shall have Power . . . To make all By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas (for herself cerns through needed investments in parks, Laws which shall be necessary and proper for and Mr. LUCAS): recreational areas, facilities, and programs, carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 8239. A bill to facilitate the develop- and for other purposes; to the Committee on ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- ment and distribution of forensic science Financial Services, and in addition to the stitution in the Government of the United standards by establishing in the National In- Committee on Natural Resources, for a pe- States, or in any Department or Officer stitute of Standards and Technology the Or- riod to be subsequently determined by the thereof.’’ ganization of Scientific Area Committees for Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Ms. JOHNSON of Texas: Forensic Science, and for other purposes; to such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 8239. the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- tion of the committee concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- nology, and in addition to the Committee on By Mr. TAKANO: lation pursuant to the following: the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- H.R. 8247. A bill to make certain improve- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of quently determined by the Speaker, in each ments relating to the transition of individ- the United States. case for consideration of such provisions as uals to services from the Department of Vet- By Mr. LAHOOD: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee erans Affairs, suicide prevention for vet- H.R. 8240. concerned. erans, and care and services for women vet- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LAHOOD (for himself and Mrs. erans, and for other purposes; to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: NAPOLITANO): mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3, CLAUSE 2 H.R. 8240. A bill to amend the National By Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Mr. CAS- The Congress shall have Power to dispose Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 TRO of Texas, Mr. VELA, and Ms. of and make all needful Rules and Regula- National Historic Trail, and for other pur- ESCOBAR): tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 8248. A bill to establish a grant pro- erty belonging to the United States. sources. gram in the Department of Defense to in- By Mrs. LAWRENCE: By Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself and crease the number of women, LGBT individ- H.R. 8241. Mr. HICE of Georgia): uals, and underrepresented minorities in Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 8241. A bill to eliminate or modify cer- military and civilian leadership positions of lation pursuant to the following: tain mandates of the Government Account- the Department of Defense; to the Com- Article 1 Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- ability Office; to the Committee on Finan- mittee on Armed Services. stitution of the United States. cial Services. By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ (for herself, Ms. By Mr. MORELLE: By Mr. MORELLE (for himself, Ms. TLAIB, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. DEUTCH, H.R. 8242. MOORE, Ms. MENG, Mr. REED, Ms. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- DELAURO, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- LOWENTHAL, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. NOR- lation pursuant to the following:

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Article I, Section 8, of the United States H.R. 1968: Mr. HURD of Texas. Mrs. HAYES, Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. LAR- Constitution H.R. 2074: Mr. SUOZZI. SON of Connecticut, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. By Mr. O’HALLERAN: H.R. 2200: Ms. SCHRIER. LURIA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MFUME, Ms. H.R. 8243. H.R. 2208: Mr. MCKINLEY. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms. PRESSLEY, and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2431: Mrs. MCBATH. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2442: Ms. PORTER. H.R. 7478: Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 2478: Ms. SPANBERGER and Mr. CON- H.R. 7481: Mr. DELGADO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. By Mrs. RODGERS of Washington: NOLLY. MCCOLLUM, Ms. ADAMS, Mr.RASKIN, Mr. H.R. 8244. H.R. 2529: Mr. HUFFMAN. TONKO, and Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2610: Ms. FINKENAUER. H.R. 7502: Mr. VARGAS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2653: Ms. SPANBERGER, Ms. OCASIO- H.R. 7504: Ms. SLOTKIN, Mr. CARBAJAL, and Article I, Section 8 CORTEZ, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Ms. SHERRILL, Mrs. AXNE. By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER: and Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 7640: Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 8245. H.R. 2897: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and H.R. 7642: Mr. HARRIS, Mr. KIND, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. WELCH. ROUDA, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. WILSON of lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2948: Mr. SOTO. South Carolina, Mr. MARSHALL, Ms. TITUS, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 3296: Mrs. HAYES. Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. BALDERSON, Mr. granted to Congress under Article I, § 8, cl. 1 H.R. 3659: Mrs. HAYES. AGUILAR, Mr. KING of New York, Mrs. DIN- and Article I, § 8, cl. 18. H.R. 3975: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. GELL, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. CLAY, Mr. By Mr. SIRES: H.R. 4022: Mrs. TRAHAN. MCCAUL, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. PHILLIPS, Mr. H.R. 8246. H.R. 4052: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. KELLY of Illi- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4078: Ms. FINKENAUER. nois, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4092: Ms. WILD. Mr. RYAN, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mrs. CAROLYN Pursuant to clause 3(d) (1) of rule XIII of H.R. 4564: Mr. DELGADO. B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. WELCH, Ms. the Rules of the House of Representatives, H.R. 4701: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. CORREA, Mr. LONG, and Mr. the Committee finds the authority for this H.R. 4838: Mr. STANTON and Mr. COX of KILDEE. legislation in article I, section 8 of the Con- California. H.R. 7718: Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. CHABOT, Mrs. stitution. H.R. 4861: Mr. DELGADO. WAGNER, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. CARSON of In- By Mr. TAKANO: H.R. 4924: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. diana, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. NORTON, Ms. H.R. 8247. LEE of California, and Mr. TAKANO. MENG, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4960: Mrs. FLETCHER. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4991: Mr. SABLAN. bama, Mrs. BUSTOS, Ms. KAPTUR, Mrs. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 5046: Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. COOK, and Mr. BEATTY, Mr. VELA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. granted to Congress under Article I, Section CORREA. BROWN of Maryland, Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 5053: Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. MUCARSEL- HAYES, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. tion POWELL, and Ms. GARCIA of Texas. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. RYAN, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, By Mr. VEASEY: H.R. 5141: Mr. POCAN and Ms. DELBENE. and Mr. CORREA. H.R. 8248. H.R. 5309: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. H.R. 7777: Mrs. BUSTOS and Mrs. DAVIS of Congress has the power to enact this legis- CICILLINE, and Mr. NADLER. California. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5325: Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas and Mrs. H.R. 7794: Mr. VARGAS and Mrs. DAVIS of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 12—‘‘To make TRAHAN. California. Rules for the Government and Regulation of H.R. 5427: Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. H.R. 7799: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mrs. the land and naval Forces;’’ CARBAJAL, and Mr. GALLAGHER. BROOKS of Indiana, and Ms. SCHRIER. By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: H.R. 5516: Mr. HURD of Texas and Mr. PA- H.R. 7806: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. H.R. 8249. NETTA. PANETTA, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5572: Ms. FINKENAUER and Mr. TURNER. TONKO, Ms. ADAMS, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5605: Mr. ABRAHAM and Mr. STIVERS. CUNNINGHAM, and Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 5701: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 7809: Mrs. LESKO, Ms. KENDRA S. HORN H.R. 5711: Mr. LEVIN of California and Ms. The Congress shall have Power to . . . proof Oklahoma, and Mr. BAIRD. ESHOO. vide for the . . . general Welfare of the H.R. 7816: Mr. COHEN, Mr. MCNERNEY, and H.R. 5788: Mr. BRINDISI. United States; . . . Mr. KILMER. H.R. 5873: Mr. PALLONE and Mr. EVANS. By Mr. YOUNG: H.R. 7819: Ms. CRAIG. H.R. 5986: Ms. ADAMS. H.R. 8250. H.R. 7841: Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. MALINOWSKI, H.R. 6141: Mr. HURD of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, and Mr. H.R. 6142: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. lation pursuant to the following: CISNEROS. H.R. 6153: Mr. TIFFANY. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3; and Article 1, H.R. 7883: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 6365: Mr. STIVERS. Section 8, Clause 18 Mr. SOTO, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, H.R. 6399: Mr. BARR. Mr. WALBERG, Mr. LEVIN of California, Mrs. f H.R. 6572: Mr. DELGADO. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. H.R. 6754: Mr. STANTON. RASKIN, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. HAGEDORN. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 6794: Mr. PETERS, Mr. GALLEGO, and H.R. 7887: Ms. LEE of California. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 7895: Mr. PERRY, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 6821: Mr. KELLER, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. HIG- LAMALFA, and Mr. MULLIN. GINS of Louisiana, Mr. GREEN of Tennessee, tions, as follows: H.R. 7909: Ms. WILD, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. O’HALLERAN, Mr. BALDERSON, Ms. JACKSON H.R. 38: Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 6829: Mr. WESTERMAN and Mr. ABRA- LEE, and Ms. SHERRILL. H.R. 369: Mr. MOOLENAAR. HAM. H.R. 7927: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 732: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 6849: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. JOHN- H.R. 7939: Mr. BARR. H.R. 898: Mr. BACON. SON of Georgia, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 7965: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. BOST. H.R. 955: Ms. PRESSLEY and Ms. HOULAHAN. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. FUDGE, and Mrs. H.R. 7966: Mr. O’HALLERAN. H.R. 1109: Ms. FINKENAUER. DEMINGS. H.R. 7974: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 1139: Mr. MCKINLEY. H.R. 6858: Ms. JAYAPAL. H.R. 8012: Mr. WRIGHT. H.R. 1287: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 6860: Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 8046: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 1325: Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. CHABOT, and H.R. 6906: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 8053: Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 6971: Mrs. HAYES and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 8094: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. OLSON. H.R. 1329: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 6977: Mr. DELGADO and Mr. WOMACK. H.R. 8107: Mr. CARBAJAL. H.R. 1349: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 6986: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 8109: Mrs. HAYES, Mr. HIGGINS of New H.R. 1407: Mr. WRIGHT and Mr. SARBANES. H.R. 7032: Mr. BACON. York, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 1448: Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 7073: Mr. RUIZ. H.R. 8117: Mr. OLSON. H.R. 1450: Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. SPANBERGER, H.R. 7151: Mr. ARMSTRONG. H.R. 8137: Mr. COHEN. and Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 7197: Mr. VELA and Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 8151: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 1529: Mr. TRONE, Ms. WILD, and Mrs. H.R. 7227: Ms. GABBARD. H.R. 8162: Mr. REED. BEATTY. H.R. 7324: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 8169: Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Mr. GONZALEZ H.R. 1754: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. H.R. 7388: Mr. BUDD. of Texas, Mr. STANTON, and Mr. CICILLINE. YARMUTH, and Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 7443: Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. PINGREE, and H.R. 8178: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. H.R. 1765: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Ms. LOFGREN. COOPER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. H.R. 1857: Ms. PORTER, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. H.R. 7463: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- NORTON, Mr. NADLER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SAN WATERS, and Mr. VEASEY. sylvania, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, NICOLAS, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Ms.

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CASTOR of Florida, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- H.R. 8201: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. CRAWFORD, BERA, Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, and fornia, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. Mr. NORMAN, Mr. GOODEN, and Mr. WEBER of Ms. SHALALA. HIGGINS of New York, and Ms. OMAR. Texas. H. Res. 1008: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 8204: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 8187: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H.R. 8221: Mr. VELA. H. Res. 1033: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 8196: Mrs. LAWRENCE and Ms. JACKSON H.R. 8227: Ms. TITUS. H. Res. 1062: Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. SLOTKIN, LEE. H. Res. 114: Mr. BRINDISI, Mr. MCADAMS, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. COLE. Mr. LOWENTHAL, and Mr. STEWART. H. Res. 1078: Ms. SPEIER and Ms. LEE of H.R. 8200: Ms. WILD, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. H. Res. 835: Ms. LEE of California. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. JOHNSON of H. Res. 908: Ms. UNDERWOOD, Miss RICE of California. Georgia, and Mr. GOMEZ. New York, Ms. ADAMS, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. H. Res. 1085: Mr. TRONE.

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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 No. 158 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was hear about. Such action in Russia or by ISRAEL called to order by the President pro Russia is not unprecedented. In 2015, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). the leading democracy advocate in when I address the situation in the f Russia, Boris Nemtsov, was gunned Middle East, it is often to discuss in- down within the sight of the Kremlin. PRAYER stability, terror, or other threats to The square in front of the Russian Em- the United States and its partners, like The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- bassy in Washington is now named in Israel. Those threats still exist, but I fered the following prayer: his honor, echoing the effort that I led am very glad to be speaking today Let us pray. to name the street in front of the old about peace breaking out, and it is Mighty God, teach us to trust You Russian Embassy after the dissident breaking out more quickly than we can more fully, to wait quietly for the un- Andrei Sakharov. even stage the official ceremonies to folding of Your providence, to pray fer- Nemtsov’s protege in the Russian op- memorialize the diplomatic achieve- vently, and to worship more humbly. position, Vladimir Kara-Murza, was ments. Reassure us with Your wisdom, power, then poisoned—poisoned twice but mi- A few weeks ago, with major help and love that Your providence will pre- raculously survived and continues to from the United States and the Trump vail. work for Russian democracy. The good administration, Israel and the United Lord, You are our shelter for every news is that Mr. Navalny is reportedly Arab Emirates reached the first Arab- storm. Remind our lawmakers to re- conscious. Israel peace deal in 26 years. The Abra- member how Your purposes have pre- Now, a silver lining may also be that ham Accord is named for the shared re- vailed in our Nation’s history so they Putin’s latest attempted assassination ligious roots that Christians, Jews, and need not fear for the future. is bringing our allies toward a con- Muslims all hold in common. It will Lord, provide them with a firm faith sensus to treat Putin as a pariah. make the UAE just the third Arab na- that will enable them to meet the There are reports of senior German tion, and the very first in the gulf, to daunting challenges of these times. politicians reconsidering their support normalize relations with Israel. In the Lengthen their moments of prayer for Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which di- words of Prime Minister Netanyahu, until their lives become a continual as- vides our European allies. This pipeline ‘‘full and official peace, full diplomatic piration after You. is opposed by countries like Poland and agreement, with embassies, invest- We pray in Your matchless Name. the Baltics that truly understand that ment, commerce, tourism, and direct Amen. Putin will use it as a strategic influ- flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai and ence tool, as well as by the Trump ad- f Abu Dhabi.’’ ministration and bipartisan majorities We have come a long way—a long PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE in Congress. way indeed. What a moment. The President pro tempore led the I hope all of these happenings are a Farsighted leaders in both countries Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: start of a new era of cooperation with made sacrifices to make this deal pos- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the our Russian allies to counter Russian sible. Prime Minister Netanyahu and United States of America, and to the Repub- influence. Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayid under- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I yield the floor. stand that both Arabs and Israelis will indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The benefit from the peace and prosperity The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. clerk will call the roll. that tearing down barriers can bring. HAWLEY). The Senator from Iowa. The legislative clerk proceeded to America will also benefit from these Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask call the roll. two regional friends working more unanimous consent to speak for 1 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I closely together and reducing tensions minute in morning business. ask unanimous consent that the order across the challenging region. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for the quorum call be rescinded. Now, to be sure, work is not finished, objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and no single step like this should be f objection, it is so ordered. confused for an overnight miracle. In f this case, we in Congress have an obli- RUSSIA gation to review any U.S. arms sales Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, the RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY package linked to the deal. As we help poisoning of Russian opposition leader LEADER our Arab partners defend against grow- Alexei Navalny, which happened last The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- ing threats, we must continue ensuring month, was a very disgusting thing to jority leader is recognized. that Israel’s qualitative military edge

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A predictable cast of characters dalize this institution to more easily considered and radical change. That is wasted no time condemning the agree- force radical change on the country. what the Senate was all about in the ment and branding the UAE as traitors This threat to permanently disfigure beginning. If our Democratic friends to the Arab or Muslim world. the Senate has been the latest growing have concluded their worst ideas could Unlike Iranian clerics or al-Qaida drumbeat in the modern Democratic never clear the high bar—if they think terrorists, everyone who is actually Party’s war against our governing in- their ideas could never clear the high living in the 21st century is celebrating stitutions. bar, it is their bad ideas that need to be this major progress. This major step There was former Senator Reid start- scrapped, not the core checks and bal- forward is being documented in a signing the ‘‘nuclear’’ exchange back in ances of our government. ing ceremony at the White House to- 2013. There have been years of unprece- f morrow. But in just the couple of dented tactics to try and deny Presi- weeks that have elapsed between the dent Trump the government the people RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME announcement of the Abraham Accord elected. There has been the least fair, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and the official ceremony tomorrow, least thorough, and most rushed im- the previous order, the leadership time another Arab state has joined the pa- peachment inquiry in modern history. is reserved. rade toward peace. On Friday, Sep- Now, the most shameless—the most f tember 11, Israel and Bahrain an- shameless—hypocrisy: Senate Demo- CONCLUSION OF MORNING nounced their agreement to open for- crats happily use the filibuster to BUSINESS mal diplomatic relations. After Egypt, block coronavirus relief and Senator Jordan, and the UAE, this makes the TIM SCOTT’s police reform bill at the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning fourth historic step toward normaliza- very same time they are conspiring to business is closed. tion by Israel’s Arab neighbors. destroy that very tool so they can ram f Along with President Trump, Prime through their radical agenda if they EXECUTIVE SESSION Minister Netanyahu and King Hamad ever win power. Grade A hypocrisy and of Bahrain called the agreement ‘‘a his- nothing more. toric breakthrough to further peace in We have had former President Obama EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the Middle East.’’ Indeed, reports sug- call for ‘‘eliminating the filibuster, an- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under gest that still more Arab states may other Jim Crow relic,’’ about 1 month the previous order, the Senate will pro- not be far behind. This is a new course after his own party used it to kill Sen- ceed to executive session to resume with the potential to fundamentally— ator TIM SCOTT’s police reform bill. We consideration of the following nomina- fundamentally—change the Middle have some of former Vice President tion, which the clerk will report. East. Biden’s allies in the Senate day- The legislative clerk read the nomi- Dennis Ross, former senior diplo- dreaming about ending the filibuster nation of Mark C. Scarsi, of California, matic adviser to President Obama and even as they themselves use the fili- to be United States District Judge for a longtime practitioner of the peace buster to kill pandemic relief for work- the Central District of California. process, wrote just yesterday that ing families. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- these agreements are bona fide ‘‘break- Democrats want completely different ator from Florida. throughs’’ that are changing ‘‘the po- sets of rules depending on whether they litical landscape of the Middle East’’ hold power—different sets of rules de- RACISM and the Israel-Palestine stalemate for pending upon whether they hold power. Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, the events the better. That is Dennis Ross, from They want to assert minority rights of the last few months—what we have the Obama administration. That is how when they have the minority and been seeing in the streets and the pro- former Obama administration officials steamroll them if they get a majority. tests and all the issues that surround are praising the Trump administra- Here is NBC News: that—I think, have forced the country tion’s successes. Democratic insiders are assembling a coa- to grapple with our history on the issue I am grateful for this administra- lition behind the scenes to wage an all-out of race and, in particular, what we tion’s work to encourage peace. I am war on the Senate filibuster. . . . Veteran teach young Americans about what proud of this historic opportunity that party operatives, activist groups and sup- that means and how it fits in the American leadership and diplomacy portive Senators are coordinating message broader story of America. has made possible. and strategy. Is America, in fact, a nation founded f This takes measuring the drapes to a on racism, one that makes our very new level. The Democratic leader and founding and its principles almost irre- CORONAVIRUS his colleagues aren’t just measuring deemable? It is an important question. Mr. MCCONNELL. Now, Mr. Presi- the drapes; they are calculating how You can’t ask Americans or any gen- dent, on a totally different message, I much kerosene it would take to burn eration to sacrifice or defend a nation had hoped, Republicans had hoped, and the drapes down. they believe is so deeply flawed, so it is the American people had hoped that They aren’t just threatening to pass one that I think we have to talk about. the Senate would be spending this radical policies like Medicare for none This country was founded in the year week finishing up another bipartisan or the Green New Deal—no, no, no. The 1776, and it was founded by this dec- agreement on coronavirus relief. We far left wants to hot-wire democracy laration that all men are created equal; want to get hundreds of billions more itself—things like packing the Su- that your rights come from God, from dollars into the pipeline for kids, for preme Court with new seats or packing your Creator. Now, we take those jobs, for healthcare. the Senate by handing out new state- words for granted today. They were ex- Unfortunately, Senate Democrats hood to one individual city. traordinarily radical ideas 244 years chose to block it all. Our Democratic I said it a few months ago. Today’s ago. Up until that time, every person colleagues voted against hundreds of Democrats have lost patience with on Earth was told that your rights are billions of dollars to help Americans playing by the rules and want to wage whatever the sovereign allowed you to fight the virus. This wasn’t even a vote war on the rule book itself. They are have, whatever the King allowed you to on final passage, just a procedural vote saying as much out loud. have. You didn’t have any rights that to break the Democratic leader’s fili- Perhaps our colleagues think prom- were natural to you. So the very prin- buster and move forward with some- ising a shameless power grab is the ciple itself was pretty radical.

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It belongs, even more places than anywhere in human his- 244-year journey to more fully live up so, to the heroes who, frankly, made us tory—no other great power in human to the promises made at our founding. more American in each successive gen- history has done what the people of For our first 89 years as a nation, eration. this Nation have done, both individ- human beings were owned as slaves. I have heard in some corners people ually through the monies we give to And beyond just the horrors of slavery, suggest that our founding documents charities and through their govern- they were the subject of torture, of themselves are documents embedded in ment. This is also true about America. rape, of seeing their children sold racism because I imagine many of the Our children deserve to know that away—away from them—never to see people who signed it, indeed, were or they are citizens not of a perfect coun- them again. did not live up to the words they signed try but of the single greatest Nation in When that horrible institution fi- their names on. But that would be for- the history of all of mankind. They de- nally came to an end, it was followed getting the fundamental fact that serve to know that they are the heirs by another hundred years of separate every single great movement in Amer- to a 244-year journey to achieve in one and unequal, where Black Americans ican history—every movement for land a nation where all people are were told where they could live, where equality in the history of this Nation— viewed as equal under the law, whose they could work, where they could go has not been a rejection of our found- rights come from their Creator. They to school, and more. They were told ing documents, has not been a rejec- deserve to know that their country is a where they could eat, where they could tion of our founding principles, has not special one—one worth defending, one sit or not, where they were allowed to been a call to overthrow the Constitu- worth protecting, and one worth pass- stay overnight. They were even told tion or the Declaration of Independ- ing on to the generations that will fol- what side of the road they would be al- ence. Every one of these movements— low them. lowed to walk on in many parts of this great movements in the history of this I yield the floor. country. They were denied the right to country towards equality—has been an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- vote, either directly or through intimi- appeal to those principles, a demand ator from Oregon. dation and threats. that we live up to those principles. WILDFIRES It was a time when, in many parts of Dr. King said the magnificent words Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, because this country, any Black man was one of the Constitution and the Declara- of raging fires in my home State of Or- false accusation away from losing his tion of Independence—an appeal to our egon, many communities in my home life at the hands of a lynch mob. founding documents, which he called a State have been reduced to ashes. A This is a shameful truth, an undeni- promissory note to which every Amer- number of others are experiencing able part of our history, a stain on our ican was to fall heir. what is known as the ice box effect, legacy as a nation. But it is not the As we talk now about what is taught where, in effect, smoke blocks out the whole story. From the very beginning, to our children in our schools and in Sun, and it gets quite cool. Virtually it was clear that the promise of our our lives, I think our children deserve all of Oregon is now choking on founding and our failure to live up to to know the truth about their coun- smoke—that is whether you are inside it—these two things could not ulti- try—all the truth. We must teach our or outside at this point. Countless mately coexist. From the very begin- children about the times in which our thousands of Oregonians are under ning, within a year and even before the Nation fell short. We must teach them evacuation orders. Many are quite lit- founding of our Nation, there were al- about the people responsible for our erally fleeing for their lives and aban- ready Americans working to end slav- falling short. We must point to the doning their homes as the flames ap- ery. Sometimes they paid for it with times even now when we fall short. proach. When I was home this weekend, I ini- their lives. That is the only way you learn the les- tially thought that a number of my Ultimately, it became the single sons of history and the only way to communities had been hit by a wreck- most divisive issue in the country, to avoid repeating them. But we must ing ball. That really understates the the point that it was resolved only also teach them that it was Americans situation because usually when you get through a bloody civil war. For the who dedicated and even lost their lives hit by a wrecking ball, there is a little next hundred years, during the era of to end these evils. bit left that is not just ashes. Now separate and unequal, it was also While we are at it, we should teach thousands of people in my State have Americans who worked to end segrega- them, too, about the greatness of our lost their homes. They have lost their tion and Jim Crow laws, Americans of country. Teach them about the young Americans who died far from home for businesses. They have lost lifelong every walk of life: little children who memories. the freedom and the liberty of others, would brave angry mobs to desegregate I brought a flag to a family who lost who lost their lives at Iwo Jima and a school, the protesters and those in in one of the fires the service flag of a the streets who faced down ‘‘Bull’’ Con- Guadalcanal and Normandy and the loved one that they had cherished, and nor’s dogs and beatings, little girls who Ardennes and Chosin and Fallujah, on it just struck me that it is those kinds died when their church was bombed. San Juan Hill and in Manila Bay. of memories, and losing them, that are Ours is not simply the story of a peo- Teach them also about how, when dis- as painful in many instances as losing ple who, for 189 years, failed to live up aster strikes anywhere on this planet, houses and businesses. to the promise of America. Ours is also it is their country that responds first The death toll has been rising. Others the story of the Americans who ulti- and with the most—Fukushima, Japan, are still missing and unaccounted for. mately succeeded in making us a na- and West Berlin; after an earthquake Amid all the panic and loss, one of tion that was closer to who we were hit Haiti; after floods impacted Paki- the aspects that left me, as I came supposed to be. stan—how it is Americans and their back to Washington, with a bit of hope That is why, at least for me, when charities and their government that is that we lost so much, but we didn’t they play the ‘‘National Anthem’’ and have literally saved the lives of mil- lose our spirit. We didn’t lose what we the flag that I face and put my hand lions of people on the African con- call the Oregon Way—neighbor helping over my heart to honor—that flag— tinent from starvation, from the rav- neighbor, volunteers helping evacuees that is not the flag of slave owners; ages of HIV-AIDS. Teach them how, on get food and water and shelter. Every- that is the flag of the abolitionists. a summer night in 1969, the entire body steps up when a crisis arrives; no- That is the flag of Harriet Tubman and world stopped and watched with amaze- body cares a whit about anybody’s poli- Frederick Douglass, who were Amer- ment as man first stepped foot on the tics. ican heroes. The flag that I pledge alle- Moon and there planted the flag of I have come to the floor today with a giance to is not the flag of a segrega- their country. specific purpose, and that is to ask the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:22 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14SE6.004 S14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S5566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 14, 2020 Senate to match the same standard I the risk of fire. Fire is inevitable. I Presiding Officer from the State of saw of volunteers, neighbors, and Or- know of no bill—none—that can abol- Iowa—rural communities that feel like egonians helping Oregonians this week- ish fire. The question is, Can we take government has left them behind. end, to show the same kind of can-do concrete steps to reduce the suffering That is my first proposal—the first of spirit. and the damage of these big fires? three—that I believe can help us come The Presiding Officer of the Senate is (Ms. ERNST assumed the Chair.) together as a Senate to reduce the dev- new to this body. He has a State with I just gave one example of what the astating toll of these fires that are not a lot of rural terrain. I am going to be 21st Century Civilian Conservation your grandfather’s fires. They are big- asking him and every Member of the Corps could do. In my home State, ger and they are hotter and they are Senate, all 100 of us, to say: Let’s make there are more than 2 million acres more powerful. We can do it together. today the day when the Senate chose backlogged in terms of these hazardous The second area that I want to see to finally get serious about fire that fuels that need to be reduced. You the Senate focus on is addressing that has harmed so many these last few could have the 21st Century Civilian the fires mean a lot more than spend- weeks. Let’s make this the day when Conservation Corps—thousands of ing all your money on just putting big the Senate chose to take a dilapidated young people—going into every State fires out. Forest science has shown and out-of-date fire policy and replace and taking action to reduce these that wildfires are a part of the natural it with a modern strategy for the real, risks. There are a lot of other things life cycle of certain parts of the Na- on-the-ground conditions that have that could be done by the 21st Century tion. If all you do is focus on putting caused fires to magnify the pain that is Civilian Conservation Corps. out fires all the time, you disrupt the being felt by millions today. I learned this weekend that we are cycle and that can lead to bigger fires The reason I am making this request going to need to deploy new cell phone down the road. of the Senate—that the Senate replace connectivity because a lot of people the way forest policy has been made in have lost those connections. In fact, But America no longer gets just man- the past—is that those past processes— one of the challenges in trying to de- ageable natural fires. Instead, we get and, as my colleague already knows termine how many people we have lost these huge infernos like the ones we since he has been here now, the Senate is that we believe when the fires first have in Oregon, fires that are hot moves often with glacially slow Senate hit, a lot of people went to a friend’s enough to melt a car and sterilize the processes, and those processes are now house and then the friend is not able to soil. I ask the Presiding Officer to being totally overwhelmed by the mas- communicate because they lost cell imagine how hot it has to be to melt a sive infernos that are blanketing our phone connectivity. car. communities and blanketing the West This is about having young people There is a need for another tool to with smoke that is literally up to our work on communications, having them help reduce the devastating effect of eyeballs. The Presiding Officer in the clean out hazardous fuels, and having these great fires. It is supported by sci- Senate is a tall fellow. I am 6 feet 4 them work on stabilizing soils to pre- entists who have been looking at the inches. That is what I felt this week- vent massive flooding, because, make various tools for dealing with these end. I and everybody else had smoke up no mistake about it, all over the horrors—Democrats, Republicans—and to our eyeballs. West—in Oregon, Washington, and it basically involves a prescribed fire The process the Senate has for deal- California—we are going to need those that can be done safely in the off-sea- ing with these new kinds of forest ca- soil stabilization projects to prevent sons, say, in the winter months. lamities—and there is no other way to massive flooding this spring. As sure as During those months, there is less describe it—those old procedures lack the night follows the day, it will be a risk of spread. You can limit the the urgency, lack the speed, lack, problem. smoke. Civilian Conservation Corps frankly, the resolute discipline for the Using the 21st Century Civilian Con- workers working with the scientists at incredibly big job that needs to be done servation Corps, we can deploy folks the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of and done quickly. into the forest and into our wildland- Land Management, the Oregon Depart- So today I want to begin by offering urban areas, where there is a connec- ment of Forestry, collaboratives, and three policies that I believe could be tion—an interface—because we have a our counties can carefully target these supported by every Senator, Democrats lot of fires in those areas, and the Ci- prescribed fires during the off-season and Republicans. The first is that Con- vilian Conservation Corps can reduce and help prevent catastrophic fires in gress should pass a 21st Century Civil- hazardous fuels, prevent catastrophic the summer and the fall by using the ian Conservation Corps Act. I have ac- fires, and they can do it on a grand concept to clean out the dead and tually seen press in Missouri calling for scale. dying undergrowth. this kind of approach, where young An ideal part of it and one of the rea- Here is the essence of my second people are involved, securing jobs sons I think this will appeal to Demo- proposition. If you use prescribed fire where they pay a living wage, and they crats and Republicans is there doesn’t to burn a little when it is safe in the can go in and shore up these commu- have to be a fight over carrying out our off-season, you can save a whole lot nities threatened by fire. nation’s environmental laws. As I men- later on by preventing catastrophe dur- I want to emphasize that, having tioned, in Oregon alone, there was al- ing those hotter months of summer and served on the Energy Committee now ready a backlog of more than 2 million fall. for several years, having authored the acres that need to be treated. Without two major bills in the forestry area— those treatments, a lightning strike or I have a bill that I have been devel- the bill with Senator CRAPO—so we no a carelessly dropped match can start oping with the Energy and Natural Re- longer waste so much money not budg- yet another inferno. Just picture that. sources Committee. I would say to my eting for fire, brought about the end of After everything that we had over the colleagues that this approach, like the fire borrowing so the big fires get last few days, you have all of these haz- 21st Century Civilian Conservation taken care of in the disaster fund— ardous fuels built up and you have a Corps, will be ready for cosponsors don’t shortchange prevention—and lightning strike or a carelessly dropped later this week. I am going to be going then secure rural schools, which I match and, all of a sudden, you have to all of my colleagues to ask for sup- think is also a policy that benefits peo- ripped through thousands of other port for this second commonsense apple all over the country in rural for- acres in the blink of an eye. proach to catastrophe avoidance. ested areas. Oregon’s forests and the forests of The third proposal brings it all to- I will just offer the first. All over the West badly need this care and in- gether. Congress must finally kick its America, there are millions of acres of vestment. It would really be an up- aversion to making long-term budget overstocked timber stands. They are dated version of one of the most pop- investments in treatment and fire pre- hazardous fuels. It is urgent that we go ular programs the government has ever vention. Managing our forests requires in there, and we can use these hard- pursued, that came out of the New an investment that we essentially look working young people to clean out Deal, and it would be a huge economic to beyond the next 36 hours. Managing those overstocked stands and reduce boost to rural communities—I see the our forests for wildfire resilience needs

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And yet this has been an estry science and a disinterest in real I said: No, that is not how it works. investment the Senate has been unwill- policies that reduce climate change, we I would like to make this the Senate ing to spend. know the job is going to be hard, but that is known for fire prevention and Clearly, not enough has been done to we can and must do it by coming to- the Senate that said, between there deal with fire prevention. The fact that gether like I saw Oregonians do just and here, there are 100 U.S. Senators, the Congress has constantly been this last weekend. and we have differences of opinion. shorting fire prevention is contributing Before I wrap up, I want to mention Lord knows that this is the case. But I to what is being seen in Oregon and that there sure have been some mis- offered concrete proposals, 21st Cen- throughout the West right now. Short- guided priorities on all sides of the po- tury Conservation Corps-prescribed ing fire prevention is the wrong way to litical spectrum. On one side, some of changes in the budget that Democrats go, and this item, No. 3, is literally a the timber industry skipped past active and Republicans can come together on. matter of life and death. management to pursue the golden calf The reason I say that is that we have Somehow, this Senate can produce of eliminating environmental laws. On already done it. That is how Senator hundreds of billions of dollars for tax the other side, misguided nonmanage- CRAPO and I ended fire borrowing. breaks for special interests. There are ment priorities beat back every at- I close with this: What I saw this outrageous, indefensible subsidies for tempt to manage our forests based on weekend was heartbreaking—thou- fossil fuels that compound the climate science. Now add to that the ridiculous sands of families mourning unthink- crisis. new lies and delusions you are seeing able loss, trying to figure out how to Senator CRAPO and I—my colleague online about the causes of these fires, move forward when their homes and who sits just a few feet away, the Re- and you have a recipe for distraction as their possessions had been reduced to publican of Idaho—worked for years in to how the Senate must move forward. ash. Yet, when you talk to them, they a bipartisan way to end what is called Just today, while visiting California, will tell you that they also know that ‘‘fire borrowing.’’ This is actually the the President was asked about climate the problem is not going to get better first year when our bill has gone into change and fires. He said: No problem. all by itself—I know there are Senators effect. It got to the point where we The President said, ‘‘It’ll start getting who want to debate this—and that is needed over 300 citizens’ groups to pass cooler,’’ and then he blamed ‘‘explosive because the climate crisis is here, right this bill because so often the big fires trees.’’ Sending that kind of nonsense now, today. were fought with prevention money— It is no longer a far-off hypothetical across the land is cold comfort to the money borrowed from the prevention danger for Senators to debate in com- families who are mourning the loved accounts, and then the fire just got fortably air-conditioned buildings. The ones they have lost in the fires or the worst. American West—my State—is on fire. thousands of Oregonians who barely Senator CRAPO and I said that is fool- Whole neighborhoods and whole com- ish, even by Washington, DC, stand- made it out before their homes and munities are being reduced to ashes. ards. We were able to get a special fund businesses went up in flames. Our air quality has had the dubious The Senate has an obligation to act created where the big fires would be recognition over the last couple of days because around this country—and it is fought from the disaster fund. But of being some of the worst in the world. not just in my State but across the still, even with the beginning that Sen- The climate crisis is happening now to West—big-hearted neighbors, animal ator CRAPO and I have made on a bipar- us and to our kids. America and the tisan basis, the budget for fire pre- lovers, county employees, city admin- Senate ignore it at our peril. paredness and prevention is still so istrators, local U-Haul businesses, I brought today three concrete pro- woefully short. More has to be done to teachers, nurses, and retirees—all of posals that I think make a serious con- limit the damage from staggeringly them—are stepping up and pitching in. tribution to reducing the pain and suf- powerful forest fires, and one of the They are bringing food and clothes and fering that have been seen across Or- best ways to do it is to start building towels, and they are helping with men- egon and across the West over the last up that prevention fund that Senator tal health services. couple of days. I want this to be the Before I wrap up, I particularly want CRAPO and I started here in the U.S. day the Senate gets serious about fire Senate. to thank the incredible firefighters prevention as part of a comprehensive We laid the foundation, but it is who are working on hardly any sleep, effort to fight the climate crisis. clearly not enough. I checked, actu- and I thank the first responders, the The ideas I have outlined—the three ally, a couple of days ago. There are $3 police and others who are doing so major proposals—ought to become law billion now in the fund for fire suppres- much. One issue they are helping with soon, and they ought to have bipar- sion. We are sure going to need that be- is cell phones and service. My staff and tisan support. They are policies that cause we have scores of fires still burn- others in the delegation have been will protect our communities and the ing in Oregon, but we are going to need working with these folks. families who live in them and that will to build up preventive funds. And still, I see my friend from Virginia, who protect jobs, protect homes, and pro- prevention as of today, September of knows a lot about what it takes to tect businesses. They sure are a lot 2020, is woefully underfunded. maintain communications networks, cheaper because they will prevent fires The Forest Service has the technical and that is what we are working on rather than force a bigger pricetag tools it needs to improve forest health this afternoon. when we need to rebuild communities and to reduce the risk of fire, but, as I One problem that has come up is net- out of the ashes. mentioned, there is a 2 million-acre works and equipment burn. There is a I yield the floor. backlog just in Oregon. Multiply that major strain on the resources for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- all over the West or all over the coun- people on the frontlines who are fight- ator from Virginia. try where there are forests that are ing the inferno—for example, with the Mr. WARNER. Madam President, I under the jurisdiction of the Federal repeaters that can amplify a signal and have come to the floor to talk about a Government and it is pretty clear that keep our firefighters connected. I am different subject, but I want to com- America has to decide it is urgent busi- hearing that this country doesn’t have mend my good friend, the Senator from ness to build up the budget for fire pre- enough repeaters in stock to begin to Oregon, for his comments. We all vention. address such a crisis that the West is watched with horror this weekend the By allowing the fire prevention back- experiencing. It is another example of images from his State and from those log I have described to build, Congress what happens when, year after year, in Washington and California that were is just racking up more debt—dan- you ignore the urgent need for serious literally like something out of Dante’s gerous debt—and the devastation and fire prevention. ‘‘Inferno.’’ the smoke in Oregon and across the Before I left Oregon, I told some I have enormous respect for the Sen- West today is the debt coming due. friends that I was going to come back ator from Oregon, and he can count on

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The ability to have affordable and of us. I commend the Senator for his As bad as that all sounds, that was reliable service is more valuable than leadership, and I look forward to work- only a partial government shutdown. ever. ing with him. There were 9 out of 15 Departments and However, in 2020, my State remains GOVERNMENT FUNDING several Agencies that were closed. one of the least connected States in the Madam President, as if that isn’t What we are facing in a couple of country. Over the last few months, I enough—and with the challenges we weeks would affect the entire Federal have heard from many constituents— face with having close to 200,000 of our Government. To state the obvious, that hundreds of my constituents—who are fellow citizens dead from coronavirus was when we were not in a global pan- having difficulties properly and effi- and there still being no national plan demic and an economic recession. Vir- ciently working from home, helping on PPE or testing or, my fear, that we ginians and people across the country their kids with their homework be- could see a repeat of the mistakes that continue relying on services from the cause they lack robust internet access. were made on testing and PPE happen Federal Government to help keep their You know, I think about those chil- on vaccinations if we are not careful— families and businesses afloat. dren who either don’t have I am sure the administration will what I actually came to talk about and connectivity or don’t have an adult in take steps to ensure people continue to to remind my colleagues about is some- the home who can really help them do receive their most essential things, thing that the Senator from Oregon their digital learning. We have to get like SNAP benefits to keep their fami- will also be very, very involved in. I ex- our kids back in school, but in the lies fed and PPP loans to keep their press my grave concern that we are meantime we have to have this businesses afloat. Shutting down the only 16 days away from a potential connectivity. entire Federal Government will inevi- lapse in government funding. Some examples of this are Randy tably lead to disruptions and bare-bone It is encouraging that Secretary from Parkersburg, whom I spoke to re- contingency matters. Mnuchin and Speaker PELOSI seem to cently during a tele-townhall meeting The American people need and, that I held with constituents. Randy have reached at least an agreement in frankly, deserve better. With food inse- expressed his frustration with not principle on this must-pass stopgap curity, housing instability, and job loss being able to access the internet, mak- funding, but I have been around here all on the rise, now is the time for the ing it difficult for his kids to complete long enough to know that when nego- Federal Government to do more to help their homework. He was driving to a tiations between and within two Cham- everyday people—not by turning the hot spot. bers on supposedly must-pass lights out. Shutting down the govern- Laura from Wheeling expressed her coronavirus relief legislation breaks ment just as we are expecting a surge concern that her children will fall be- down and stalls—and when that break- in COVID–19 cases post-Labor Day and hind in school without access to their down lasts for months—that we cannot as the flu season is starting and as we homework online. let the funding of our government get are needing to work double time to se- And Mandy from Elkins, who is a mired in the same complacency and cure the November election and as the professor, needs internet because of re- lack of urgency. Postal Service needs relief and, as Sen- I hope and pray that the devastating quired online learning at Davis & Elk- ator WYDEN just indicated, as the en- ins. impact of the 2018–2019 government tire west coast is burning—boy oh boy. These are just examples of the few of shutdown is still in the front minds of Calling it a self-inflicted injury doesn’t the concerns that I have heard from all of my colleagues here in the Senate. even cut it. If we were to shut down, it my constituents, but, unfortunately, I acknowledge it has been a long year, would be more like kicking ourselves. there are many, many more just like so here is a little recap for those who Failing to reach an agreement on fund- those. I am sure you are hearing them need it. ing the government would be abso- The government shutdown over the as well in the great State of Iowa. lutely disastrous. The reality is that broadband build- holiday of 2018 and into the beginning I can only hope that there will be bi- out in rural areas of West Virginia and of the new year of 2019 was the longest partisan agreement on this point and across our country are extremely ex- shutdown of the Federal Government that we will be able to put aside any of pensive and take more time to com- in history—not of this Congress’s and the unrelated policy differences to ful- plete because, in our case, we have not under this administration but in fill one of our most basic obligations as those beautiful West Virginia moun- our country’s history. lawmakers—that of funding the gov- For 35 days, the Federal Government tains. I have always said that if we can ernment and keeping our commitments did not hold up its end of the bargain communicate with somebody on the to both our constituents and the Fed- with taxpayers or the public servants Moon, we can surely find a way to de- eral workforce that works so tirelessly who have dedicated their lives to deliv- liver broadband to individuals, fami- to serve them. ering services to them. The economic I yield the floor. lies, and businesses all across this Na- impact and human toll were dev- I suggest the absence of a quorum. tion. astating. More than 380,000 Federal The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Fortunately, the FCC Chairman, Ajit workers were furloughed, and another clerk will call the roll. Pai, understands this and has been 450,000 were forced to work without The senior assistant legislative clerk working with the other Commissioners pay. While Federal employees eventu- proceeded to call the roll. at the FCC to structure the future of ally received backpay, furloughed Mrs. CAPITO. Madam President, I rural broadband deployment. The workers who happened to be contrac- ask unanimous consent that the order FCC’s upcoming Rural Digital Oppor- tors still have not been made whole. To for the quorum call be rescinded. tunity Fund—which I am going to call put that in context, contractors, in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without it RDOF, which is how we address it— cluding those who had served the Fed- objection, it is so ordered. is the largest Federal investment eral Government as custodians, cafe- BROADBAND aimed at closing the digital divide. teria workers, and security guards, had Mrs. CAPITO. Madam President, I RDOF will award $20.4 billion over to figure out how to pay rent and buy rise to address broadband connectivity the next 10 years for broadband service medicine and put food on the table and broadband access in rural States in rural America, with a special em- after two entire paychecks just evapo- like the Presiding Officer’s State and phasis at the beginning on those who rated. my State of West Virginia. are totally unserved and then moving The economic effects were not just Our Nation has experienced a very to those who have some service, but it personal either. The Congressional tough couple of months because of the is inadequate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:22 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14SE6.010 S14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5569 The first phase of the funding will be As cochair of the Senate Broadband portant it is, especially in this COVID up to $16 billion deployed through a re- Caucus, I cosponsored the Broadband environment. verse auction, which is slated to begin DATA Act, which this body passed last So, for example, there is the next month. year and President Trump signed into Facebook Fiber Project. I personally On Friday, I talked with Chairman law in March. asked founder and CEO Mark Pai for an update on the RDOF Pro- This new law will lead to the cre- Zuckerberg, during a Commerce Com- gram and what it will mean to West ation of a singular Federal broadband mittee hearing, for his commitment to Virginia. map, with new more granular data col- partner with West Virginia on rural We also discussed where my State lected by the FCC from State and local fiber deployment. They announced stands in the process. West Virginia is governments, consumers, and other they are investing 275 miles of long- set to receive a significant amount of third parties, and will be updated bian- haul fiber right through the southern funding over the next 10 years to con- nually. portion of the State. I just drove by it nect 121,000 eligible homes—so that is It would create an online mechanism on my way here. I can see the big coils, probably over 200,000 individuals—par- where individuals can challenge the and they are moving forward with that. ticularly those in the underserved coverage maps. Let’s say you live in an Other investments are the State’s areas, as I mentioned. area and you say: Well, they are saying first fiber infrastructure investment During my call with the Chairman, I I am covered, and you know darn well from Zayo. They will be constructing a received assurances that the FCC has you are living in a place that is uncov- similar build through the northern been diligently working to get as many ered. You can submit that data online, part of the State. providers into the RDOF Program as and it will be submitted to the pro- I have also worked to leverage Fed- possible. viders. eral agencies like the USDA and their The FCC has already provided feed- It also requires regular auditing of ReConnect Program to invest in West back to providers on their short-form data submitted by providers, allowing Virginia with Federal grants and loans. applications so that they may be pre- for crowdsourcing verification. This is Since the launch of my initiative, I pared to bid in the upcoming auction important, too, because if you are have successfully delivered $37 million next month. grading yourself, you are going to give in funding for residential broadband Another partner in my quest to close projects through the USDA Programs this digital divide is West Virginia yourself a better grade, but if you are and will continue in those efforts. Governor Jim Justice. Recently, the grading yourself and then you have a Last month, I was in rural Preston Governor signed an executive order to third-party verifier who is actually County, where I witnessed firsthand as help expand broadband capabilities in making sure that the data you are put- broadband service was being installed West Virginia—very innovatively, I ting forward is correct, you might be to the home of Beverly and Jeff might add. His executive order would just a little more circumspect about Stemple. This fiber installation project remove the regulatory cap on the how accurate that data is. was funded by the USDA’s Community amount of money that West Virginia’s Another step forward would be dove- EDA can provide as loan insurance for tailing road infrastructure with fiber Connect project and made possible by broadband projects. In other words, the broadband buildout. We all recognize those initiatives. I also visited Lincoln Primary Care State is going to stand behind these broadband is infrastructure, and a ‘‘dig in Hamlin, WV, which received a tele- providers to make sure we get our once’’ approach would sure save time share of the RDOF money. and money. Digging through those medicine grant from the FCC to help This is an innovative and bipartisan mountains is pretty tough so we only provide better care in Southern West Federal-State partnership that hope- want to dig once if we have to. Virginia, and they have a great plan fully will allow more local providers to This is why I am happy to see that that they are going to put in their successfully bid on the majority of the the Department of Transportation’s community health centers and about 5 RDOF census blocks in our State. Federal Highway Administration in or 6 counties in 17 locations. These areas are oftentimes the most mid-August made an announcement of We have had a great deal of success challenging to serve, and we need to a new rule to improve coordination in with also identifying new areas for cell ensure that our local providers—that the use of highway rights-of-way to towers—one in Lincoln County. We vis- are ready and able to connect their support the installation of broadband ited with the providers there. communities with high-speed technologies. As you can see, all levels of govern- broadband—have the ability to com- In other words, they are making it ment, along with the private sector, pete in the upcoming auction. regulatorily easier at the Federal level along with our municipalities and our Our Governor’s bipartisan effort is to move forward. local leaders, have stepped up to the supported by leaders in both the major- This proposed rule would help ensure plate to work toward this common ity and minority party of both cham- that the digging required to install goal. bers of the West Virginia Legislature, utilities would also be utilized for Capito Connect is making a dif- including the Senate president, Mitch broadband infrastructure. That makes ference of connecting thousands of Carmichael; our house speaker, Roger sense, doesn’t it? This would help cut West Virginians. I have worked with Hanshaw; the Senate minority leader, down on the expense associated with colleagues on both side of the aisle Roman Prezioso—whom I would like to the deployment into rural areas. through my committee work and also thank for his service, as he is leaving The good news is, this issue is one of worked with the administration, which the senate—and also the house minor- the few issues that lawmakers on both has truly prioritized this issue. ity leader, Tim Miley, who is also leav- sides of the aisle are eager to work on Perhaps one upside to the pandemic— ing, and I would like to thank him for together. We will continue to have ob- or I would say better maybe lessons his service. stacles ahead as we seek to close this learned—is that it has helped us better So what is next and how do we con- digital divide, but I believe it is impor- appreciate the time that we can phys- tinue to improve on this progress? One tant to note the progress that we have ically spend with one another. But les- major undertaking is improving the made up to this point. sons learned are we cannot disadvan- FCC’s broadband maps with more Five years ago, I created my Capito tage certain parts of this country be- granular data. Far too often these Connect Plan, which is a roadmap for cause you don’t have what I consider to maps show rural areas that are cov- bringing affordable, high-speed inter- be one of the essentials in order to do ered, but, in reality, if you are living in net access to homes, businesses, and business, to have healthcare, and to and around the area, you know they classrooms in my State of West Vir- learn, and that is the deployment of are not covered. There is no service. It ginia. high-speed broadband. is not the case. Each year, we have made significant Getting back to the human connec- This data collection and correction is strides, and I am proud of these accom- tion—wow. It is so important, and I tedious but critical, as these maps plishments that have been made. Are know we miss it. A lot of us miss it. often determine funding levels and we all the way there? No. That is why But it makes our work on broadband what areas are prioritized, naturally. I am talking about it today—how im- all that much more important.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:22 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14SE6.011 S14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with SENATE S5570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 14, 2020 I yield the floor. works out in real life. The modern era’s You know, this is one of those Holly- I suggest the absence of a quorum. hostility toward debate provides those wood versus the heartland sorts of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The platforms with a perverse incentive issues. They think they know better clerk will call the roll. just to flip the switch, shut down con- than the people across this country, so The senior assistant legislative clerk servative voices, and then suggest that they feel that they can impose their proceeded to call the roll. we had it coming all along: You own filter onto your browser and your Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- shouldn’t have been saying such. Well, news feed and thereby manipulate the dent, I ask unanimous consent that the we all know that this seems to be a availability and the quality of informa- order for the quorum call be rescinded. one-sided argument. tion to which you are going to have ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Now, those in this Chamber who fol- cess, and they are doing it because objection, it is so ordered. low technology policy know that Big they can, they think, because they The Senator from Tennessee. Tech uses the liability shield granted have been using 230 as their shield. FREE SPEECH under section 230 of the Communica- Last week, I joined my colleagues Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- tions Decency Act to justify this type Senators WICKER and GRAHAM to intro- dent, it seems like every other week we of censorship. In part, the statute duce the Online Freedom and View- turn on the TV only to hear a pundit reads: point Diversity Act, and I thank them declare that we are living in the most No provider or user of an interactive com- for their willingness to work with me divisive time in the history of our Na- puter service shall be held liable on account and to move a product to completion tion. Now, as I am sure many would of—any action voluntarily taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of and introduction. To introduce this point out, especially if we were having material that the provider or user considers legislation means we are introducing this discussion on social media, those to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, exces- accountability into our dealings with who lived through the Civil War and sively violent, harassing, or otherwise objec- this notoriously opaque and unregu- other contentious eras might have tionable, whether or not such material is lated industry. something to say about that, but we constitutionally protected. To be clear, this piece of legislation can all agree it is a contentious time. Remember that ‘‘otherwise objec- isn’t meant to construct a new set of What I know for sure is this: Every tionable’’ catchall. That is going to be guide rails that will let Washington single day I see the American people important. Congress originally con- dictate the inner workings of a plat- losing the hope they once had in the structed those provisions to protect form’s content moderation strategy. absolute inviolability of our funda- startups and innovators from frivolous What it does is change the language of mental right to free speech and expres- content moderation lawsuits that the existing statute to clarify some sion. They may not be too worried could either bankrupt their firms or se- ambiguous terminology. Basically, you about official action changing those verely restrict their access to venture are clarifying who can use liability rights, but what they do see is a dwin- capital. But, in reality, Big Tech has protection, when they can use it, how dling respect for what those rights abused this privilege. they can use it, and where it can be ap- Now, listen to this part because this mean outside of the context of what plied. lawyers and lawmakers understand as also is as important as that ‘‘otherwise First and foremost, the bill clarifies objectionable’’ phrase. Congress origi- protected speech. They are not think- those scenarios when an online plat- nally constructed these provisions of ing about Supreme Court cases. They form’s decision to restrict access—re- section 230 to protect startups and are wondering what changed in the strict it, censoring, diminishing, push- innovators from frivolous content mod- hearts and minds of their countrymen ing it back—to certain types of content eration lawsuits that could either to turn simple disagreements into all- bankrupt their firms or severely re- will result in their losing that section out war. They long for the days when strict their access to venture capital. 230 shield. Did they do it because they they would have friendly banter with This was done because the internet was wanted to or did they do it because it their neighbors and with their friends in its infancy, and people wanted to is language that should be shielded and and discuss the issues of the day. make certain they could get their sea taken down? Well, over the past few months, I legs underneath them, have a little This provision will address those fa- have watched this national discourse space, and be able to innovate. If they mously vague content moderation poli- spiral to the point where most people I made mistakes, they would be able to cies that are almost impossible for talked to back home believe that civil rectify those mistakes and not get users to challenge. How many times debate is just about impossible, and it sued. have you looked at terms of service worries them. What happened to mu- Those days are long gone, and, yes, and how many times have you looked tual respect? What happened to point- Big Tech has abused this privilege. at community standards and said: I counterpoint? What happened to civil They became very comfortable with can’t figure out what this means. Guess discourse in the public square? What looking at section 230 and using it as a what. Most people cannot. And the on- happened to sitting around the table way to issue take-down notices, as a line platform—it is fine with them if after a Sunday School class and talk- way to restrict content, and as a way you can’t figure it out. It gives them ing about how what you have discussed to manipulate prioritization. It came more latitude. applies to the issues of the day? Have in line with their thought processes Next, it conditions the content mod- we lost it? and their ideas, but, in reality, we eration liability shield on a reasonable- I have witnessed obvious efforts to know that this has become an excuse ness standard. In order to be protected threaten and intimidate conservative to censor content that they disagree from liability, a tech company may activists. I have watched these go un- with in principle, and, in doing so, they only restrict access to content where it checked by powerful legal figureheads have damaged—perhaps in some ways has an ‘‘objectively reasonable belief’’ who should have known better. And irreparably—the integrity of the na- that the content falls within a certain what is worse, these threats and in- tional discourse. specified category. timidation tactics have spilled over The problem isn’t just that they have So the purpose of this is to take into the online platforms millions of unilaterally imposed their own pre- away the benefit of the doubt. We want Americans use to check the news, stay ferred content filter into the browser them to really think before restricting connected to friends, and share updates and news feeds of millions of Ameri- content. What they have done is just on the lives of their families. cans and manipulated the availability take it down—no fear that their hands Now, I think we can agree that most and quality of the information; it is would be slapped. And what do we of our friends in Silicon Valley who are that in the process of doing so, they know about Big Tech? They are going in charge of those platforms harbor have trained their customers to expect to push the envelope until they get some liberal bias. That being said, I that filter to cover their real-world their hands slapped. think we can also agree that doesn’t interactions with people whose beliefs So, instead of giving them the benefit mean they can’t be objective when it are much more diverse than those of of the doubt, the next time they decide comes to things like content modera- the Silicon Valley’s wealthiest resi- they are going to go in here and they tion. Of course, that is not how it dents. are going to take something down, we

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Blumenthal Hirono Schumer Booker Klobuchar Van Hollen with some specific terms that would The legislative clerk read as follows: Cantwell Markey Warren protect platforms when they remove CLOTURE MOTION Gillibrand Merkley Wyden content that promotes terrorism, pro- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- NOT VOTING—11 motes self-harm, or is unlawful. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the You know, it is a good thing when Cassidy Harris Sanders Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Coons Kennedy Tillis Congress can be specific in what they move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- Cramer Moran Toomey mean and when they can be specific in nation of Mark C. Scarsi, of California, to be Daines Murray the intent of the law. Changing this United States District Judge for the Central District of California. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this language would provide that specificity vote, the yeas are 77, the nays are 12. that is needed. Mitch McConnell, Martha McSally, Tom Cotton, Rob Portman, Kevin Cramer, The motion is agreed to. Last but not least, the bill clarifies John Barrasso, Roy Blunt, John Booz- The majority leader. the definition of ‘‘information content man, Marco Rubio, Richard Burr, Mike ORDER OF PROCEDURE provider’’ to include a person or entity Crapo, Roger F. Wicker, John Cornyn, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I that creates, develops, or editorializes Lamar Alexander, John Thune, Steve ask unanimous consent that notwith- information provided through the Daines, James Lankford. standing the provisions of rule XXII, internet or any other online platform. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- the confirmation vote with respect to Now, this will help online publishers, imous consent, the mandatory quorum periodicals, and websites that are news the Scarsi nomination occur at 10:30 call has been waived. a.m. tomorrow; further, if cloture is in- websites. But then you have Big Tech The question is, Is it the sense of the block them because somebody puts up voked on the Blumenfeld nomination, Senate that debate on the nomination the postcloture time with respect to something in the comment section that of Mark C. Scarsi, of California, to be Big Tech doesn’t like. Of course, we all the Blumenfeld nomination expire at United States District Judge for the 2:15 p.m. tomorrow, the Senate vote on are familiar with Mark Zuckerberg Central District of California, shall be saying that his company, Facebook, confirmation of the nomination, and brought to a close? following disposition of the Blumenfeld works more like a government than a The yeas and nays are mandatory corporation. So, this pulls back on nomination, the Senate vote on the under the rule. motions to invoke cloture on the Hol- what they have used as their control. The clerk will call the roll. There has been a lot of discussion in comb and Robinson nominations in the The legislative clerk called the roll. order listed; further, if cloture is in- this Chamber regarding the best way to Mr. THUNE. The following Senators handle section 230. Many argue that we voked on the Holcomb nomination, the are necessarily absent: the Senator postcloture time with respect to the would all be better off if Congress from Louisiana (Mr. CASSIDY), the Sen- wiped the statute off the books and nomination expire at 5:15 p.m. tomor- ator from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER), row and the Senate vote on the con- just got rid of it completely. But I will the Senator from Montana (Mr. tell you, I fully believe that is a mis- firmation of the nomination. I further DAINES), the Senator from Louisiana ask that if cloture is invoked on the guided approach. That strategy will (Mr. KENNEDY), the Senator from Kan- not temper the effects of Big Tech’s Robinson nomination, the postcloture sas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from time expire at a time to be determined bias because their bias stretches far be- North Carolina (Mr. TILLIS), and the yond interactions that raise section 230 by the majority leader in consultation Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. with the Democratic leader on Wednes- concerns. TOOMEY). This isn’t a simple issue. Those of us day, September 16; finally, that if any Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the of the nominations are confirmed, the who have been working on section 230 Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), for years are still studying the ripple motions to reconsider be considered the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- made and laid upon the table and the effects these changes will bring. What RIS), the Senator from Washington we know for sure is that simply closing President be immediately notified of (Mrs. MURRAY), and the Senator from the Senate’s action. the book on section 230 via congres- Vermont (Mr. SANDERS), are nec- sional decree would be like casting a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without essarily absent. objection, it is so ordered. protest vote against Big Tech’s bad be- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- f havior. It would be absolutely point- LIVAN). Are there any other Senators in less. the Chamber desiring to vote or change LEGISLATIVE SESSION Until we recognize the importance of their vote? clarifying and preserving liability pro- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 77, tections for the internet we have now nays 12, as follows: MORNING BUSINESS and not—not—the internet we had in [Rollcall Vote No. 169 Ex.] 1996, Big Tech will keep pushing the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I boundaries until private corporations YEAS—77 ask unanimous consent that the Sen- will become judge and jury over not Alexander Ernst Menendez ate proceed to legislative session for a Baldwin Feinstein Murkowski only how Americans discover new in- period of morning business, with Sen- Barrasso Fischer Murphy ators permitted to speak therein for up formation but what information is ac- Bennet Gardner Paul tually there to discover. Blackburn Graham Perdue to 10 minutes each. It is time for the U.S. Senate to step Blunt Grassley Peters The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Boozman Hassan Portman objection, it is so ordered. up, to do the work, and to write those Braun Hawley Reed changes into law. Brown Heinrich Risch f I yield the floor. Burr Hoeven Roberts Capito Hyde-Smith Romney MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I suggest the absence of a quorum. Cardin Inhofe Rosen The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Carper Johnson Rounds A message from the President of the clerk will call the roll. Casey Jones Rubio United States was communicated to The legislative clerk proceeded to Collins Kaine Sasse the Senate by Ms. Ridgway, one of his Cornyn King Schatz secretaries. call the roll. Cortez Masto Lankford Scott (FL) Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask Cotton Leahy Scott (SC) f unanimous consent that the order for Crapo Lee Shaheen the quorum call be rescinded. Cruz Loeffler Shelby EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED Duckworth Manchin Sinema The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Durbin McConnell Smith In executive session the Presiding Of- objection, it is so ordered. Enzi McSally Stabenow ficer laid before the Senate a message

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A resolution designating Sep- S. 2886 f tember 2020 as ‘‘National Workforce Develop- At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the ment Month’’; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. At 3:02 p.m., a message from the Mr. DURBIN, Ms. HASSAN, and Mr. 2886, a bill to prohibit the use of animal KING): House of Representatives, delivered by S. Res. 691. A resolution expressing support testing for cosmetics and the sale of Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, for evidence-based programs that facilitate cosmetics tested on animals. announced that pursuant to 20 U.S.C. social and emotional learning during and be- S. 3176 2103(b), and the order of the House of yond the COVID–19 pandemic; to the Com- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the January 3, 2019, the Speaker appoints mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and name of the Senator from Colorado the following individual to the Board of Pensions. (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor Trustees of the American Folklife Cen- f of S. 3176, a bill to amend the Foreign ter in the Library of Congress on the ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Assistance Act of 1961 and the United part of the House of Representatives States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act S. 815 for a term of 6 years: Ms. Anne of 2014 to make improvements to cer- At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the Arrington of Lubbock, Texas. tain defense and security assistance name of the Senator from New York provisions and to authorize the appro- f (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- priations of funds to Israel, and for INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND sponsor of S. 815, a bill to amend the other purposes. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 3427 a refundable tax credit against income At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the The following bills and joint resolu- tax for the purchase of qualified access name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. tions were introduced, read the first technology for the blind. and second times by unanimous con- RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 892 3427, a bill to require the Secretary of sent, and referred as indicated: At the request of Mr. CASEY, the By Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. the Interior, the Secretary of Agri- names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. culture, and the Assistant Secretary of PORTMAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BOOZ- CRAPO) and the Senator from Okla- MAN, Mr. TESTER, and Mr. REED): the Army for Civil Works to digitize homa (Mr. LANKFORD) were added as S. 4566. A bill to amend the and make publicly available geo- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide cosponsors of S. 892, a bill to award a graphic information system mapping clarification of delivery of notice of termi- Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, data relating to public access to Fed- nation of leases of premises and motor vehi- to the women in the United States who eral land and waters for outdoor recre- cles, and for other purposes; to the Com- joined the workforce during World War ation, and for other purposes. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, S. 3471 By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Ms. weaponry, ammunition, and other ma- SINEMA, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. TESTER): At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the terials to win the war, that were rename of the Senator from Maine (Ms. S. 4567. A bill to designate the Rocksprings ferred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’, in Station of the U.S. Border Patrol located on COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. West Main Street in Rocksprings, Texas, as recognition of their contributions to 3471, a bill to ensure that goods made the ‘‘Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station’’; the United States and the inspiration with forced labor in the Xinjiang to the Committee on Environment and Pub- they have provided to ensuing genera- Uyghur Autonomous Region of the lic Works. tions. People’s Republic of China do not enter By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Ms. S. 997 the United States market, and for CANTWELL): At the request of Ms. WARREN, the other purposes. S. 4568. A bill to facilitate the development name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. and distribution of forensic science stand- S. 3718 ards by establishing in the National Insti- ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the tute of Standards and Technology the Orga- 997, a bill to recognize and honor the name of the Senator from Mississippi nization of Scientific Area Committees for service of individuals who served in the (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- Forensic Science, and for other purposes; to United States Cadet Nurse Corps dur- sponsor of S. 3718, a bill to expand the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ing World War II, and for other pur- waiver of affiliation rules for certain Transportation. poses. business concerns with more than 1 f S. 1083 physical location, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND poses. name of the Senator from Maryland SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 3722 (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the The following concurrent resolutions of S. 1083, a bill to address the funda- names of the Senator from Maryland and Senate resolutions were read, and mental injustice, cruelty, brutality, (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from Okla- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: and inhumanity of slavery in the homa (Mr. LANKFORD), the Senator By Mr. RISCH (for himself, Mr. MENEN- United States and the 13 American from Indiana (Mr. BRAUN) and the Sen- DEZ, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to ator from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) DURBIN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mrs. SHAHEEN, establish a commission to study and were added as cosponsors of S. 3722, a Mr. CARDIN, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. COONS, consider a national apology and pro- bill to authorize funding for a bilateral Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr. posal for reparations for the institu- KAINE): cooperative program with Israel for the S. Res. 689. A resolution condemning the tion of slavery, its subsequent de jure development of health technologies crackdown on peaceful protestors in Belarus and de facto racial and economic dis- with a focus on combating COVID–19. and calling for the imposition of sanctions crimination against African-Ameri- S. 3829 on responsible officials; to the Committee on cans, and the impact of these forces on At the request of Mr. RISCH, the Foreign Relations. living African-Americans, to make rec- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. ommendations to the Congress on ap- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. ENZI, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. propriate remedies, and for other pur- 3829, a bill to advance the global health CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. CARPER, Mr. poses. BRAUN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HAS- security and diplomacy objectives of SAN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. DURBIN, S. 2548 the United States, improve coordina- Ms. HIRONO, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. MUR- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the tion among the relevant Federal de- PHY, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. BARRASSO, Ms. name of the Senator from New York partments and agencies implementing

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Res. 679, a resolution ex- tively enable partner countries to the Federal Water Pollution Control pressing appreciation and support for strengthen and sustain resilient health Act to clarify certain activities that essential employees with disabilities or systems and supply chains with the re- would have been authorized under Na- who are blind during the COVID–19 sources, capacity, and personnel re- tionwide Permit 12 and other Nation- pandemic and beyond. quired to prevent, detect, mitigate, and wide Permits, and for other purposes. respond to infectious disease threats S. 4431 f before they become pandemics, and for At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the other purposes. names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS S. 4150 RISCH) and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mr. REED, the CRAPO) were added as cosponsors of S. names of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. 4431, a bill to increase wildfire pre- SENATE RESOLUTION 689—CON- ROSEN), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. paredness and response throughout the DEMNING THE CRACKDOWN ON ROBERTS) and the Senator from Illinois United States, and for other purposes. PEACEFUL PROTESTORS IN (Ms. DUCKWORTH) were added as cospon- S. 4453 BELARUS AND CALLING FOR sors of S. 4150, a bill to require the Sec- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS retary of the Treasury to provide as- names of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. ON RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS ROSEN), the Senator from Maine (Mr. sistance to certain providers of trans- Mr. RISCH (for himself, Mr. MENEN- KING), the Senator from New Hamp- portation services affected by the novel DEZ, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. DUR- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator coronavirus. BIN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added S. 4245 as cosponsors of S. 4453, a bill to pro- CARDIN, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. COONS, Mr. At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the tect the continuity of the food supply JOHNSON, Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr. KAINE) name of the Senator from New Hamp- chain of the United States in response submitted the following resolution; shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- to COVID–19, and for other purposes. which was referred to the Committee sponsor of S. 4245, a bill to develop and on Foreign Relations: S. 4561 deploy firewall circumvention tools for At the request of Mr. PETERS, the S. RES. 689 the people of Hong Kong after the Peo- name of the Senator from New York Whereas Alyaksandr Lukashenka has ruled ple’s Republic of China violated its (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- Belarus as an undemocratic dictatorship agreement under the Joint Declara- sor of S. 4561, a bill to clarify and in- since the first presidential election in tion, and for other purposes. crease the restrictions on political ac- Belarus in 1994; S. 4255 Whereas subsequent presidential elections tivities that are applicable to the in Belarus have been neither free nor fair At the request of Mr. WARNER, the members of the Board of Governors of and have been rejected by the international name of the Senator from Minnesota the United States Postal Service, in- community as not meeting minimal elec- (Ms. SMITH) was added as a cosponsor cluding the Postmaster General and toral standards, with the jailing of opposi- of S. 4255, a bill to amend the CARES the Deputy Postmaster General, and tion activists frequently used as a tool of Act to establish community invest- for other purposes. government repression before and after the ment programs, and for other purposes. S. 4562 elections; Whereas, in response to the repression and S. 4275 At the request of Ms. SMITH, the violence during the 2006 presidential elec- At the request of Mr. THUNE, the name of the Senator from New Mexico tion, Congress passed the Belarus Democracy name of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor of S. 4562, a bill to amend the Public 480); of S. 4275, a bill to require recipients of Health Service Act with respect to the Whereas, in March 2011, the Senate unani- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance collection and availability of health mously passed Senate Resolution 105, to provide employment documentation, data with respect to Indian Tribes and which— and for other purposes. Tribal organizations, and for other pur- (1) condemned the December 2010 election poses. in Belarus as ‘‘illegitimate, fraudulent, and S. 4334 not representative of the will or the aspira- S. RES. 578 At the request of Ms. MCSALLY, the tions of the voters in Belarus’’; and name of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the (2) called on the Lukashenka regime ‘‘to lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Nebraska immediately and unconditionally release all sponsor of S. 4334, a bill to amend title (Mrs. FISCHER), the Senator from Or- political prisoners in Belarus who were ar- 10, United States Code, to improve the egon (Mr. MERKLEY), the Senator from rested in association with the December 19, process by which a member of the Delaware (Mr. COONS), the Senator 2010, election’’; from Indiana (Mr. BRAUN) and the Sen- Whereas, in advance of the August 2020 Armed Forces may be referred for a presidential elections in Belarus, authorities mental health evaluation. ator from Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN) were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 578, a acting on behalf of President Lukashenka ar- S. 4375 rested journalists, bloggers, political activ- resolution condemning the Govern- At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the ists, and opposition leaders, including three ment of Iran’s state-sponsored persecu- names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. leading presidential candidates (Syarhey tion of its Baha’i minority and its con- Tsikhanouski, Mikalay Statkevich, and SCHATZ) and the Senator from Mis- tinued violation of the International Viktar Babaryka), who were barred from sissippi (Mr. WICKER) were added as co- Covenants on Human Rights. running in the election by the Central Elec- sponsors of S. 4375, a bill to amend title S. RES. 672 tion Commission of the Republic of Belarus; XVIII of the Social Security Act to At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the Whereas, while the three opposition can- make permanent certain telehealth names of the Senator from Mississippi didates were imprisoned, two of their wives flexibilities under the Medicare pro- and one of their campaign managers, (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH), the Senator from gram related to the COVID–19 public Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Veranika West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the health emergency. Tsepkala, and Maria Kalesnikava, joined to- Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) gether and ran in place of the candidates; S. 4380 were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 672, Whereas thousands of Belarusian people At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the a resolution designating September demonstrated their support for these can- name of the Senator from New Jersey 2020 as National Democracy Month as a didates by attending rallies, including one (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor time to reflect on the contributions of rally that included an estimated 63,000 par- of S. 4380, a bill to provide redress to the system of government of the ticipants; the employees of Air America. United States to a more free and stable Whereas, on August, 5, 2020, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 658, S. 4402 world. which calls for a free, fair, and transparent At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the S. RES. 679 presidential election in Belarus, including names of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the the unimpeded participation of all presi- lina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Mississippi dential candidates;

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Belarus stating that the elections were nei- protests are still missing; ther free nor fair; Whereas, on or around September 6, 2020, f Whereas, on August 18, 2020, Sviatlana the opposition leader, Maria Kalesnikava, SENATE RESOLUTION 690—DESIG- Tsikhanouskaya announced the formation of and members of the Coordination Council, a Coordination Council to oversee a resolu- including Anton Ronenkov, Ivan Kravtsov, NATING SEPTEMBER 2020 AS tion to the crisis in Belarus and a peaceful and Maxim Bogretsov, were detained by au- ‘‘NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEVEL- transition of power; thorities who sought to forcibly expel them OPMENT MONTH’’ Whereas, on August 19, 2020, European to Ukraine; Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Council President Charles Michel announced Whereas opposition leader Maria ENZI, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. that the European Union would impose sanc- Kolesnikova tore up her passport at the tions on a substantial number of individuals Ukrainian border in a successful effort to CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. CARPER, Mr. responsible for violence, repression, and elec- prevent this expulsion, subsequently dis- BRAUN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. HASSAN, tion fraud in Belarus; appeared, and was discovered in a Minsk Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. Whereas, on August 28, 2020, United States prison on September 9, 2020; HIRONO, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. MURPHY, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun Whereas the International Covenant on Ms. ROSEN, Mr. BARRASSO, Ms. CANT- declared that the August 9th election in Civil and Political Rights, done at New York Belarus was fraudulent; WELL, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. December 19, 1966, was ratified by Belarus in KAINE, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. Whereas, since the sham election on Au- 1973, guaranteeing Belarusians the freedom DUCKWORTH, Ms. SMITH, Mr. CARDIN, gust 9, 2020, tens of thousands of Belarusian of expression and the freedom of association; citizens have participated in daily peaceful and Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. protests calling for a new, free, and fair elec- Whereas, in 2006, President George W. Bush PETERS, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. SCOTT of tion, and the release of political prisoners; issued Executive Order 13405, titled ‘‘Block- South Carolina, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. Whereas according to Amnesty Inter- ing Property of Certain Persons Under- CRAMER, and Mr. DAINES) submitted national, on August 30, 2020, Belarusians held mining Democratic Processes or Institutions the following resolution; which was one of the largest protest rallies in the coun- in Belarus’’, which authorized the imposition considered and agreed to: try’s modern history in Minsk and in other of sanctions against persons responsible for— S. RES. 690 cities, which was attended by at least 100,000 (1) undermining democratic processes in people who demanded the resignation of Belarus; or Whereas investment in the education, President Lukashenka and an investigation (2) participating in human rights abuses training, and career advancement of the into the human rights violations in Belarus; related to political repression in Belarus: workforce in the United States, known as Whereas women have played a leading role Now, therefore, be it ‘‘workforce development’’, is crucial to the in the protests, including by forming peace- Resolved, That the Senate— ability of the United States to compete in ful solidarity chains of thousands of (1) finds that— the global economy; Belarusians symbolically dressed in white; (A) the elections held in Belarus on August Whereas collaboration among Governors, Whereas more than 7,000 Belarusian citi- 9, 2020, were neither free nor fair; and local governments, State and local edu- zens have been detained by government au- (B) the results announced by the Central cation, workforce, and human services agen- thorities, mostly for taking part in or ob- Election Commission of the Republic of cies, community colleges, local businesses, serving peaceful protests, with many of these Belarus are invalid; employment service providers, community- arrests followed by beatings and torture at (2) stands in solidarity with the people of based organizations, and workforce develop- the hands of Belarusian law enforcement; Belarus, including human rights defenders, ment boards provides for long-term, sustain- Whereas authorities in Belarus have con- bloggers, and journalists, who are exercising able, and successful workforce development sistently restricted press freedom as part of their right to freedom of assembly, freedom across traditional sectors and emerging in- the crackdown, including— of expression, and rule of law; dustries; (1) the arrest of dozens of journalists, six of (3) recognizes the leading role of women in Whereas middle-skill jobs, which require whom report for Radio Free Europe/Radio the peaceful protests and pro-democracy more than a high school diploma but not a 4- Liberty; movement in Belarus; year degree, comprise 52 percent of the labor (2) blocking more than 50 news websites (4) condemns the unrelenting crackdown market, but only 42 percent of workers in that were covering the protests; on, arbitrary arrests of, and violence against the United States have been able to access

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Whereas social and emotional learning is Whereas, during the first 6 months of 2020 Whereas community and technical colleges defined as the process through which chil- in the United States— operate as open access institutions serving dren and adults acquire and effectively apply (1) tens of millions of individuals filed for millions of students annually at a compara- the knowledge, attitudes, and skills associ- unemployment benefits; tively low cost; ated with social and emotional competency, (2) more than 50 percent of job losses were Whereas the Strengthening Career and including the ability to— concentrated among workers earning less Technical Education for the 21st Century (1) identify, understand, and manage emo- than $40,000 per year; and Act (Public Law 115–224; 132 Stat. 1563) sup- tions; (3) workers with a high school diploma or ports the development and implementation (2) set and achieve positive goals; a lower level of educational attainment were of high-quality CTE programs that— (3) feel and show empathy for others; displaced from jobs at nearly 3 times the (1) combine rigorous academic content rate of workers with a bachelor’s degree; with occupational skills; and (4) establish and maintain positive rela- Whereas, in 2014, Congress reauthorized the (2) served approximately 12,500,000 high tionships; and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act school and college students between 2018 and (5) make responsible decisions; (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) with overwhelming bi- 2019; Whereas social and emotional learning pro- partisan support in recognition of the need Whereas there are more than 500,000 reg- grams can be effectively integrated into to strengthen the focus of the United States istered apprentices in the United States, and schools through classroom instruction, both on the skills necessary to fill jobs in local there is growing and bipartisan support for in-person and virtually, and other and regional industries; expanding earn-and-learn strategies to help schoolwide activities that— Whereas the Workforce Innovation and Op- current and future workers gain skills and (1) provide instruction for school leaders, portunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) supports work experience; educators, and staff on social and emotional employment, training, and support services Whereas the federally supported workforce learning, so they can both model these skills for individuals with barriers to employment, system and partner programs— for students and benefit from them person- including— (1) have helped rebuild the economy of the ally and professionally; (1) individuals who are low-income; United States and provide increased eco- (2) integrate social and emotional learning (2) individuals who are out of work, includ- nomic opportunities; and through family engagement and in the ing the long-term unemployed; (2) provide a pathway into 21st century school curriculum, through instruction and, (3) individuals displaced by outsourcing; jobs that support families while ensuring in some cases, playful learning; (4) individuals living in rural areas or areas that businesses in the United States find the (3) provide systematic instruction in which with persistently high unemployment; skilled workforce needed to compete in the skills are taught, modeled, practiced, and ap- (5) individuals looking to learn new skills; global economy; and plied in daily behavior; and and Whereas workforce development is crucial (4) establish safe and caring learning envi- (6) individuals with disabilities; to sustaining economic security for workers ronments that foster student participation, Whereas the more than 550 workforce de- in the United States: Now, therefore, be it velopment boards and 2,500 American Job Resolved, That the Senate— engagement, and connection to their school Centers are a driving force behind growing (1) designates September 2020 as ‘‘National community; regional economies by providing training, re- Workforce Development Month’’; Whereas social and emotional skills are sources, and assistance to workers who aim (2) supports Federal initiatives to promote both teachable and measurable, and evi- to compete in the 21st century economy; workforce development; and dence-based social and emotional learning Whereas ongoing State and local imple- (3) acknowledges that workforce develop- programs have already been successfully im- mentation of the Workforce Innovation and ment plays a crucial role in supporting plemented in schools across the country for Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) pro- workers and growing the economy. students in preschool through high school; Whereas students exposed to social and vides unprecedented opportunities to develop f the skills of workers in the United States emotional learning programs have improved through access to effective workforce edu- SENATE RESOLUTION 691—EX- academic outcomes, including greater moti- cation and training, including the develop- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR EVI- vation to learn and commitment to school, ment and delivery of proven strategies such DENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT increased time devoted to schoolwork and mastery of subject matter, and improved at- as sector partnerships, career pathways, in- FACILITATE SOCIAL AND EMO- tegrated education and training, work-based tendance, graduation rates, grades, and test TIONAL LEARNING DURING AND scores; learning models, and paid internships; BEYOND THE COVID–19 PAN- Whereas, in 2018, programs authorized Whereas these positive outcomes increase under the Workforce Innovation and Oppor- DEMIC in students who are involved in social and tunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.)— Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, Mr. emotional learning programs by an average of 11 percentage points over students who are (1) served nearly 6,000,000 young people and DURBIN, Ms. HASSAN, and Mr. KING) adults; not involved in such programs; submitted the following resolution; Whereas social and emotional learning pro- (2) exceeded employment targets across all which was referred to the Committee programs; and grams can mitigate the impact of childhood (3) helped more than 1,500,000 individuals, on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- trauma and also result in reduced problem including English language learners, gain sions: behavior, improved health outcomes, a lower skills and credentials to help the individuals S. RES. 691 rate of violent delinquency, and a lower rate of heavy alcohol use; succeed in the labor market; Whereas a positive school culture is impor- Whereas programs that increase student Whereas State programs established under tant for students, teachers, and staff to feel connectedness and raise awareness about so- the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et safe, valued, engaged, included, and re- cial isolation have been shown to reduce bul- seq.)— spected; lying and improve school climate; and (1) ensured that more than 5,400,000 unem- Whereas students face intense academic Whereas social and emotional learning pro- ployed workers, including more than 500,000 and social pressures in school, including grams help young people appreciate the im- veterans, had access to career services stress, bullying, and social isolation; portance of developing and sustaining posi- through American Job Centers in 2018; and Whereas students face increasing anxiety tive interpersonal relationships and inclu- (2) are a foundational part of the workforce as the COVID–19 pandemic continues, as a re- sive communities: Now, therefore, be it development system; sult of— Whereas workforce development programs (1) social distancing requirements and in- Resolved, That the Senate— will play a critical role in addressing the ex- creasing social isolation; (1) supports the goals of evidence-based so- pected 2,400,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs (2) fear of illness for themselves and peers; cial and emotional learning programs; over the next decade; (3) uncertainty of the future for themselves (2) encourages schools and communities to Whereas community colleges and other and schooling; and implement programs to facilitate social and workforce development training providers (4) financial insecurity that results in hun- emotional learning in both in-person cur- across the United States are well situated— ger or stress at home; riculum and virtual curriculum; and (1) to train the next generation of workers Whereas, when these concerns or childhood (3) encourages schools to conduct regular in the United States; and trauma are not addressed appropriately, anx- in-person and virtual training of their staff (2) to address the educational challenges iety, depression, social withdrawal, disrup- to ensure social and emotional learning pro- created by emerging industries and techno- tive behavior, drug and alcohol abuse, and grams can evolve, grow, and build capacity logical advancements; violence can result; as needed.

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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT IN RECOGNITION OF ATTORNEY It is an honor to recognize a true community OF MASTER SERGEANT CHRIS- ALLAN M. KLUGER ON HIS LIFE- leader and former colleague in the legal pro- TINE INCH, 193RD SPECIAL OPER- TIME OF SERVICE TO THE COM- fession. Allan’s career and life have been ATIONS WING, PENNSYLVANIA MUNITY marked by integrity and a willingness to go the AIR NATIONAL GUARD extra mile for his community, and I wish him HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT many more years of health and happiness HON. SCOTT PERRY OF PENNSYLVANIA ahead. OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, September 14, 2020 RECOGNIZING CONSTITUTION Monday, September 14, 2020 Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise WEEK AND THE THEODOSIA Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, I’m honored today to recognize attorney Allan M. Kluger, BURR CHAPTER OF THE DAUGH- to congratulate Master Sergeant (MSgt) Chris- whose career was celebrated by the Friedman TERS OF THE AMERICAN REVO- tine Inch on her well-earned retirement after Jewish Community Center at their first annual LUTION 23 years of service to our communities, Com- Tribute Gala on Sunday, September 13, 2020. monwealth and Country while serving in the A native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Allan graduated from Wyoming Seminary Pre- HON. TOM RICE Air National Guard. paratory School in 1945. After receiving his OF SOUTH CAROLINA Following the heinous and cowardly attacks undergraduate degree in 1949 from Amherst IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of 9/11, MSgt Inch served as the Wing Com- College in Massachusetts, he attended law Monday, September 14, 2020 mand Staff Orderly. She ensured that school at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Madam Speak- (amongst myriad other duties), before boots or In 1952, Allan began his legal career with er, I rise today to recognize Constitution Week bombs hit the ground in Afghanistan, Air- the firm Hourigan, Kluger, and Quinn, special- and the Theodosia Burr Chapter of the Daugh- men—and all United States Service Mem- izing in business law, estate planning and ad- ters of the American Revolution in Myrtle bers’—only flying/psychological operations/ ministration, wills, trusts, and real estate law. Beach, South Carolina. broadcasting platform was already over target During his near seven-decade career, he es- delivering messages of freedom. tablished himself as a leading attorney in the It is a privilege and duty of the American MSgt Inch was instrumental to the mission region and rose through the ranks to president people to commemorate the two hundred thir- assurance and success for over 350 and senior member of Hourigan, Kluger, and ty-third anniversary of the drafting of the Con- Warfighters in five distinct squadrons. She led Quinn. Allan is a member of the Luzerne stitution of the United States of America by the the standup of the consolidated Group Com- County and American Bar Associations and Constitutional Convention. As citizens of this mander Support Staff as it transitioned from was appointed by the governor to serve on the great nation, we must reaffirm the ideals the the squadrons to administration at the Group Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission from Framers of the Constitution had in 1787. level. Her direct efforts seamlessly realigned 1991 to 1998. In recognition of his skill and Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a positions and duties to better accommodate commitment to the field, he was named a proclamation each year by the President of critical commander support actions throughout Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2004 and 2005. the United States of America designating Sep- 193rd Special Operations Mission Support In addition to his professional pursuits, Allan tember 17 through 23 as Constitution Week. It Group units. is dedicated to giving back to his community. is fitting and proper to officially recognize this MSgt Inch’s adaptability and affability en- He has served on the boards of and in leader- magnificent document and the anniversary of abled her to provide leadership as needed, as ship positions for over 25 organizations, in- its creation. a critical embedded member during myriad cluding the Jewish Community Center, the Madam Speaker, I join the Theodosia Burr time periods within many Squadrons, and Luzerne County Bar Association, and the F.M. Chapter of the Daughters of the American helped ensure thousands of this unique unit’s Kirby Center for Performing Arts. He is cur- Revolution and the American people in recog- Air Commandos to arrive on time, on target rently a Trustee Emeritus of King’s College, nizing September 17 through September 23, and back home into the loving arms of their Director Emeritus of the Greater Wilkes-Barre 2020 as Constitution Week and honor the families and friends. Chamber of Business and Industry, Director Framers for their contributions. In addition to her varied duties and respon- and Secretary of Luzerne Foundation/Found- f sibilities, MSgt Inch volunteered as the sole ing Board, and Director of Luzerne Products, administrative support lead during Operation Inc. HONORING THE CAREER OF IRON RESPONSE, providing critical security Allan has been lauded for his service to oth- SALAM NALIA for the 2015 Papal Visit in Philadelphia. In this ers. In addition to being recognized by the position, she facilitated essential personnel Friedman Jewish Community Center, he has HON. JIM COSTA data and information-sharing among joint part- received the Mary Bevevino Community Serv- OF CALIFORNIA ners, which lead to mission success. ice Award; the Father James Lackenmier, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MSgt Inch’s dedication and tireless efforts, C.S.C. Award for Achievement and Leader- Monday, September 14, 2020 as well as her administrative subject matter ship; the B’nai B’rith Outstanding Citizen expertise contributed to the 193rd Special Op- Award; the First Annual Ethics Award from the Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to erations Communications Squadron earning Ethics Institute of Northeastern Pennsylvania; honor the retirement of Salam Nalia, an ac- the U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Harold the Wyoming Seminary Distinguished Service complished international businessman and W. Grant Award as the best small communica- Award; the President’s Award from the community advocate in the Central Valley. tions unit in the Air National Guard. Luzerne County Bar Association; the Boy Salam began his education at the age of MSgt Inch leaves a ‘‘can-do’’ Airman legacy. Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award; the Life- five through missionary school. He then Her performance and professionalism was ex- time Achievement in Philanthropy Award with earned a bachelor’s degree from Karachi Uni- ceptional, as she consistently delivered accu- his wife, Sue from the Greater Pocono North- versity in Pakistan, a bachelor’s degree in ac- rate and timely information—eclipsed only by east Chapter of the National Society of Fund- counting and master’s degree in business ad- her positive and radiant attitude. Master Ser- raising Executives; the Anti-Defamation ministration from Fresno State. geant Christine Inch’s distinguished career League Distinguished Community Service He has extensive experience and success and selfless service to our Nation reflect great Award; the Pillar of the Community Award in the development and implementation of ac- credit upon herself, the Air National Guard, the from Temple Israel; and the Greater Wilkes- counting systems, fiscal and grants manage- United States Air Force, and the United States Barre Chamber of Commerce Distinguished ment, and leadership within nonprofit manage- of America. Citizen Award. ment. Salam has developed projects focused

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14SE8.001 E14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 14, 2020 on maximization of economic resources and Chicago. In 2007, he retired and returned to HONORING THE LIFE OF VINCENT development for distressed communities. the Southern Tier, making his home in the ‘‘VIC’’ SHUTTERA Some of his domestic projects include the es- Corning area. In 2008, Father Brown became tablishment of a certified Community Develop- the parochial vicar of my family’s church, All ment Financial Institution (CDFI) and assisting Saints Parish. HON. JIM COSTA in establishing a credit union in Fresno, Cali- I have always been inspired by the kindness OF CALIFORNIA fornia. Other international projects include the and peace that Father Brown exuded. I appre- consortium of the UNOCAL gas pipeline ciated his military service as a chaplain and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project, Petro chemical project and a construc- the deep dedication he had to the Church, es- Monday, September 14, 2020 tion project in Singapore. pecially All Saints Parish. He was almost al- Salam has expanded his experience and ways present at our Valentines for Vets Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to network internationally as he served as a events, where we shared special cards with honor the life of a great marine, Vincent ‘‘Vic’’ County Head of Finance for a multi-national veterans at the Bath VA Medical Center. I will Shuttera who passed away July 30, 2020. Vin- company, established international joint ven- always remember him fondly, as I am sure so cent served in the Marine Corps at the first of- tures, participated in the development of a many across the Corning area, the state and fensive land battle of Guadalcanal and contin- $2.5 billion eight-country gas pipeline consor- the nation will as well. ued his service in the Central Valley. He was tium and other projects related to construction, Given the above, I ask that this Legislative a veteran, an honorable friend, a father, and petrochemicals and textiles. He traveled to Body pause in its deliberations and join me to a patriot in the community. many countries around the globe, including honor Father Lewis Brown, former military VIncent was born on April 11, 1918 in Western and Eastern Europe, Thailand, Dubai, chaplain and parochial vicar of All Saints Par- Stanislaus County to Frank and Hannah and Romania. He was invited and recognized ish in Corning, NY. Shuttera. After graduating high school, Vincent by the Romanian government to be the na- was selected for the first group of young men tion’s Honorary Consul General. f to take part in the Boys State program’s inau- His leadership in the community has made gural year. After a few years of college, Vin- a significant impact. Salam has been involved RECOGNITION OF KAROLE HONAS cent joined the military—a decision that would within the community by serving on boards of SERVICE TO IDAHO AGRICULTURE change his life. several organizations, such as the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, Fresno Arts Museum, In 1943, Vincent joined the Marine Corps HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON and became a driver of a tank destroyer with Citizens Foundation USA, Central Valley Cen- OF IDAHO ter for the Blind, and other organizations. For a .75 mm gun. He later joined the pistol range IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past 27 years, he has worked for the Fres- and became one of the top marksmen in his no Economic Opportunities Commission. He Monday, September 14, 2020 unit. has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Vincent was stationed in San Diego, then an effective leader managing the fiscal affairs to congratulate my friend Karole Honas on a moved to Oceanside’s Camp Pendleton. The within the nonprofit business. As CEO of the well-earned retirement after an extraordinary unit was then transported to the island of Gua- Fresno CDFI, he has successfully led the ex- broadcasting career. dalcanal. To support the regimental and head- pansion of the operations and help commu- Karole grew up in Gooding, Idaho and grad- quarters companies. Vincent served there for nities develop infrastructure and enhance job uated from the University of Idaho with a de- six months. From his view on the island, he potential. Without a doubt, Salam has made a gree in radio-TV, communications. Shortly witnessed the sinking of more than 50 war significant impact to progress the economic after graduation she married her husband, ships in Navy battles. and human prosperity within the Central Val- Ken. They have been happily married for 40 After his duty in Guadalcanal, Vincent was ley. years. ordered to New Zealand where he contracted Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Karole started her career at KPVI in Poca- malaria. He returned to the United States on me in celebrating and honoring the retirement tello. After 7 years, she left KPVI to raise her July 3, 1943 still in poor health from malaria. of Mr. Salam Nalia. I wish Salam and his fam- three sons. In 1990, Jay Hildebrandt called He spent nearly a year in Oak Knoll hospital ily continued success, health and happiness in and asked her to fill in as an anchor for six in Santa Cruz, California. Vincent would finish this new chapter of his life. weeks while another anchor was on maternity his service with the Marine Corps with an hon- f leave. Those six weeks turned into 30 years of orable discharge as Corporal Vincent HONORING FATHER LEWIS BROWN, co-anchoring with Jay Hildebrandt. Together Shuttera. FORMER MILITARY CHAPLAIN they were an iconic news team that the com- After serving in World War II, Vincent start- AND PAROCHIAL VICAR OF ALL munity trusted. ed a family, moved to Modesto, California and SAINTS PARISH IN CORNING, In addition to her role at KIFI with Jay, started a truck driving business, where he NEW YORK Karole mentored new journalists who were worked with large equipment like tractors, getting started in the industry. She also spent scrapers, and bulldozers on farmland. 14 years as an adjunct instructor at Idaho HON. TOM REED Vincent dedicated his life to his fellow vet- State University. She has served as a member OF NEW YORK erans and telling stories about his experiences of the advisory board for the School of Jour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in World War II. He was the guest speaker for nalism and Mass Media in the College of Let- Boys State, was on the Central Valley Honor Monday, September 14, 2020 ters, Arts and Social Sciences at the Univer- Flight, in the Marine Corps League, American sity of Idaho. She continues to reach out to Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to Legion Post 4, in the Central Valley Veterans students interested in television news, inform- honor Father Lewis Brown, former military Day Parade, and more. chaplain and parochial vicar of All Saints Par- ing of internship opportunities and job open- ish in Corning, New York. Father Brown ings at her station and elsewhere. Vincent is survived by his sons, Steve and passed away on September 5, 2020, and it is Karole has served on several community Mark Shuttera, and his daughter Vicki only fitting to remember him thusly today. boards and committees. As an active member Essman. Grandchildren Michelle Launier, Father Brown, known as Father Lew to of her community, Karole is committed to leav- Sacbe Shuttera, Brian Day, Brandi Shuttera, many, was a native of Elmira who attended ing this area better than she found it. Charlie Shuttera, and his great-grandchildren Saint Mary’s Southside Parish. He would go It has been my privilege to be interviewed Matthew Silva, Audrey Shuttera, Gavin on to serve as the assistant pastor of the by Karole throughout my political career. Even Launier, Autumn Day, Ahren Shuttera, Luke Church of the Assumption in Fairport; Saint though we were friends she didn’t hold back Launier, and Jacob Day. Alphonsus in Auburn and Saint Ann of Hornell. the tough questions. I have always appre- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join He also served as an assistant at Immaculate ciated her honesty and fairness. me in celebrating and honoring the life of Mr. Conception in Ithaca. Madam Speaker, Karole Honas has pro- Vincent Shuttera. His advocacy and service to Father Brown served twenty-two years as a vided an immeasurable service to Eastern his country will be remembered for many United States Navy Chaplain, serving in Oki- Idaho for the last 30 years. I want to thank her years to come. We join his family, friends and nawa, Japan; the USS Nimitz, Arlington Na- for that service and wish her well in a well- community in honoring his great life and leg- tional Cemetery and a recruitment base in earned retirement. acy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE8.004 E14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E837 RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT HONORING THE STATE ACCREDI- Gene that with a little audacity and a lot of COLONEL HARRY V. SHOOP TATION OF MADERA COMMUNITY hard work, achieving his dreams was possible. COLLEGE CENTER In his 81 years, Gene served in countless HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP leadership positions across the country, from Major General in the Air National Guard; Uni- OF OHIO HON. JIM COSTA versity President at lllinois State, West Virginia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Kansas; and a newspaper executive and Monday, September 14, 2020 author, just to name a few. Despite his lengthy Monday, September 14, 2020 Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I rise to educational career, anyone who knew Gene recognize the late LTC Harry Shoop who Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to knew his deep passion for baseball and that passed away on August 19, at the age of 99. recognize the state accreditation of Madera he wore his love for the game, and the Yan- LTC Shoop joined the Army in 1940, serving Community College, which becomes the 116th kees, on his sleeve. Gene was the last Presi- in Ohio’s 37th and 38th Infantry Divisions. campus of the state’s community college sys- dent of the American League, where he cele- He demonstrated integrity and valor in the tem. It is the newest college in California. brated diversity and hired Larry Doby, the first In 1958, State Center Community College Pacific during World War II, serving as platoon Black player in the American League, as an District began offering classes at Madera High sergeant for Company B and Company H of assistant. The Charleston RiverDogs brought School with 158 students enrolled in 19 the 149th Infantry Regiment. I was proud to Gene back to his childhood barter with Bill evening classes. In 1989, the Madera Com- present him with his Purple Heart at a 2017 Veeck, but this time, he was shaking hands munity College Center was then relocated and ceremony, when he was also awarded his with his son, Mike Veeck. In the 14 years that established in a portable building at James long overdue Bronze Star and World War II Gene served as co-owner, it was clear how Madison Elementary School. Service Medal. much the franchise loved Gene. We will all Throughout the years, the institution has miss his kind presence. I am eternally grateful for LTC Shoop for his grown and expanded by establishing buildings, Gene is survived by Gretchen, his wife of 57 outstanding 31-year military career. I also laboratories, food services, large instruction years, his three children, and his siblings. The thank him for his lifelong commitment to serv- classrooms, vocational training courses, certifi- Lowcountry mourns this loss but will remem- ing the people of Ohio and this great nation. cations and offering more than 360 courses. In ber Gene for the life he lived as a loving fa- I pray that God will bring comfort to LTC fall 2009, the Center for Advanced Manufac- ther, a leader full of wit and integrity, and an Shoop’s family and friends, and all those in turing (CAM) was established to offer me- avid fan of all things baseball. the community grieving his loss. chanic and welding programs. Recently, the f May God bless them. college added the Center for Agriculture and Technology (CAT) which provides laboratory, TRIBUTE TO MARC AARONS f vocational training programs and various agri- CONGRATULATING HANNAH culture programs in plant science, agriculture HON. KEN CALVERT STRAIN AS A WINNER OF THE mechanics, industrial maintenance and weld- OF CALIFORNIA 2018 FFA NATIONAL AGRI- ing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CULTURE PROFICIENCY AWARD Because of the leadership of then Chan- Monday, September 14, 2020 cellor Dr. Bill F. Stewart and Vice Chancellor of External Relations Dr. Tom Crow, a dona- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. JASON SMITH tion of 114 acres was made by local land- to honor and pay tribute to an individual OF MISSOURI owners to establish the expanded current whose dedication and contributions to South- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES campus. Today, Madera Community College ern California are exceptional. Today, I ask Monday, September 14, 2020 Center serves more than 6,123 students, with the House of Representatives to join me in comprehensive and innovative programs in congratulating Marc Aarons on his year as the Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Madam Speaker, I transfer/general education, occupational edu- District Governor of Rotary District 5320. rise today to congratulate Hannah Strain of cation, distance learning courses, online learn- Marc’s Rotary career began in 1997, and Rolla, Missouri for being selected as a winner ing and developmental education. The Center since then his involvement in the organization of the 2018 National Agricultural Proficiency continues to provide an affordable, quality has been expansive. Today, he is a member Award for her Supervised Agricultural Experi- education for the residents of Madera County of the Rotary Club of Newport Balboa and has ence (SAE) project at the 91st National FFA and nearby communities in the San Joaquin been recognized with several awards, includ- Convention & Expo. Valley. ing the Cliff Docterman Award, for his dedica- The SAE project is one that every FFA Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join tion to the organization. Throughout his years member completes, compelling them to apply me in recognizing this historical moment and of service, Marc has served as the Rotary what they are learning in the classroom while the success of the Madera Community Col- Club of Newport Balboa’s Treasurer, Voca- gaining hands-on career experience as an ag- lege. This could not have been possible with- tional Chair, VP Ethics, International Chair, ricultural entrepreneur. Out of the 600,000- out the dedication and contributions of their and Immediate Past President. plus FFA members nationwide, Hannah is one staff, faculty, administrators and community His service goes beyond Newport Balboa as of 188 national finalists who will be competing leaders. I look forward to seeing the future Marc has served Southern California as Ro- this month in Indianapolis. This is an enor- achievements and success of our students, tary District 5320’s District Governor for the mous accomplishment for Hannah and a his- the leaders of tomorrow. 2019–2020 year. Previously, he was an As- torical milestone for the Rolla FFA chapter. f sistant District Governor from 2013–2015 and Hannah started a hay business in conjunc- a member of the District’s Advisory Board tion with her family’s beef ranch, Elk Prairie GENE BUDIG from 2015 to 2017. Marc has also served as Farms LLC, where she manages grazing for a member of the Foundation Committee, the the cattle and produces and sells hay to local HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM Training Committee, and the Membership farmers and ranchers. She won the local, OF SOUTH CAROLINA Committee. area, and state proficiency award contests, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A proud Eagle Scout, Marc’s character and propelling her to the national convention. Han- dedication to service have been largely influ- nah excelled at this project because of her Monday, September 14, 2020 enced by his involvement with the Boy Scouts knowledge and ability in growing, managing, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise of America. He has received awards and rec- marketing and selling hay. today in remembrance of Dr. Gene Budig of ognition for his service to the Scouts around Hannah has since moved on to the Univer- lsle of Palms, South Carolina. Gene was the world, including in Sweden, South Africa, sity of Missouri, where she is studying Agricul- raised in the small town of McCook, Nebraska and Germany. He also served as the Boy tural Education and Leadership, hoping to where his love of baseball began at age 12. Scout’s International Committee Chairman for work in community outreach for an agri- He wrote to then St. Louis Browns owner, Bill Orange County. business. It is my great privilege to congratu- Veeck, asking for a tryout and received a let- Marc is a Certified Senior Advisor who has late Hannah Strain before the United States ter back informing Gene that he could have a extensively studied the financial, physical, House of Representatives on her remarkable tryout under the stipulations that he graduate emotional, and personal issues affecting to- achievement. high school. This formative moment taught day’s business owners. After living in Japan,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14SE8.008 E14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 14, 2020 Marc speaks fluent Japanese and has vast agribusiness program at Santa Clara Univer- dents. Dr. Ambler’s strategies and teaching knowledge of Japanese culture and world sity and he received an honorary doctorate skills included technology-based learning and markets. Marc is married to Xiaowen and to- degree from Fresno State. Both of these insti- contacting students who stopped attending gether they enjoy serving their community, try- tutions offer scholarships in his honor. class to invite them back. As a result, comple- ing new restaurants and barbequing. He is survived by his loving and devoted tion rates in his section and average scores In light of all that Marc has done for South- wife of over 70 years, Bernice, his six kids: on standardized tests were higher than in ern California and Orange County, I am hon- Anne Franson and husband Don, Nancy other sections of the same class. ored to recognize him today. Marc has contrib- Woolf, John Woolf and wife Mary Pat, Mike Dr. Ambler’s influence on education, grants, uted immensely to the betterment of our re- Woolf and wife Shelly, Stuart Woolf and wife and studentship has gone far beyond UTEP. gion and our community is proud to call him Lisa, Chris Woolf and wife Sarah, 24 grand- He has held several prestigious fellowships, one of our own. I add my voice to the many children and 4 great-grandchildren. served as President of the African Studies As- who will be congratulating Marc Aarons on his Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join sociation, and most recently served as Dean term as Rotary District 5320’s District Gov- us in celebrating and honoring the life of Mr. in Residence of the Council of Graduate ernor. Jack Woolf. Jack strode through life with pur- schools. f poseful steady steps, a man on his way some- Dr. Ambler and his wife Gloria, who recently where, always moving forward. His service to retired herself after many years of service as HONORING THE LIFE OF JACK his country will be remembered for many a teacher and counselor in the El Paso Inde- WOOLF years to come. We join his family, friends and pendent School District, are vital members of community in honoring his life and legacy. the El Paso community. HON. JIM COSTA f UTEP is a better place due in no small part OF CALIFORNIA to Dr. Ambler’s 35 years of service. IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f AMBLER’S RETIREMENT Monday, September 14, 2020 HONORING JOSEPH W. HESTON Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR along with my colleague Mr. COX to honor the OF TEXAS HON. JIMMY PANETTA life of a great farmer, veteran and San Joa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA quin Valley native, Jack Woolf, who passed Monday, September 14, 2020 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES away on July 28, 2020 at the age of 102. Jack was a pioneering farmer who transformed the Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I rise Monday, September 14, 2020 west side of California’s San Joaquin Valley today to recognize Dr. Charles Ambler on the Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today into an agricultural oasis. occasion of his retirement from the University to recognize Joseph W. Heston for his 45-year Jack was born on Sept. 6, 1917, along with of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). UTEP bids good- career in broadcast journalism, including more his identical twin, Leyton, in Scottsdale, Ari- bye to one of its most notable contributors to than 20 years on the central coast of Cali- zona. Growing up, he enjoyed helping his fam- the institution’s transformation from a regional fornia, and congratulate him on his retirement. ily at their small dairy farm. After graduating university to a leader in U.S. higher education. Joe’s early career began with Westinghouse from Peoria High School in 1935, he and his Dr. Ambler joined the UTEP faculty in 1984. Broadcasting in 1976 at WJZ-TV in Baltimore. twin moved to Los Angeles and enrolled in As a recent Ph.D. graduate of Yale, he de- Over the next eight years, Joseph held various Woodbury Business College. They obtained voted himself to supporting UTEP’s mission of production positions at WJZ-TV, WBZ-TV in their business degrees in two years and grad- ensuring the success of its majority Hispanic Boston, and KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. In 1984, uated Magna Cum Laude. and first-generation student body. Concur- Joe began working with Hearst Television, After college, Jack worked as a cotton mer- rently, Dr. Ambler established himself as an where he would spend the rest of his career. chandiser, but due to escalating tensions in internationally recognized scholar of African He joined Hearst at WCVB-TV in Boston, Europe, Jack registered for the draft in early History, publishing numerous articles and where he was executive producer of program- spring 1941. He joined the Army and rose to scholarly books focused on 19th and 20th ming and assistant program director, before the rank as Captain. As a member of the century Africa. moving to WBAL-TV in Baltimore, where he 204th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, he landed on Dr. Ambler quickly rose through the faculty was vice president and station manager, and Omaha Beach as part of the D-Day Normandy ranks earning the title of Professor and serv- WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, where he also served Invasion of Europe. He received seven battle ing as Chair of UTEP’s History Department. In as vice president and station manager. stars. He was discharged as a Major in De- 1996, Dr. Ambler assumed leadership of Joe’s career took him to the California in cember 1945. UTEP’s emerging graduate program, a role he 1999, where he began his role as president After a career of military service, he re- played on and off as Dean and Assistant Vice and general manager of KSBW-TV, the Heart turned to his old job at Anderson Clayton. In President until 2019. In the mid-nineties, Television station serving the Central Coast. 1957, he traveled to Mendota. Calif. to meet UTEP was limited to a small number of doc- His time at KSBW has been marked by a with a landowner, Russell Giffen who sold his toral programs. He recognized the opportunity number of milestones. In 2001, KSBW farming operation to Anderson Clayton. This at hand, created by lawsuits challenging the launched its official website, which now aver- created a 30 plus year relationship that led to lack of graduate programs along the United ages over 6 million pageviews a month with creating one of California’s largest and most States-Mexico border region, to greatly ex- over 500,000 unique users and is the region’s successful farming operation, Giffen Inc. pand program offerings. UTEP was able to es- most visited local site. In 2002, Joe oversaw In 1949, Jack met his soul mate, Bernice. A tablish itself as a national leader in graduate the construction and launch of the market’s few months after they met, they decided to get education and a major producer of Hispanic first HDTV station. In April 2011, Joe oversaw married and formed a beautiful family. In doctoral degree holders. Altogether, Dr. the launch of ‘‘Central Coast ABC’’—the first 1974, Giffen retired from the farming business Ambler understood it was important for these local ABC affiliate ever on the Central Coast. and asked Jack to sell all the assets. Instead. degree programs to not only be of the highest In April 2016, he helped launch KSBW’s sec- Jack decided to start his own operation, Woolf quality, but to focus on the scholarly issues ond channel, the Spanish-language network Farming Co. of California. happening along the border region. UTEP’s Estrella. During Joe’s time as president and Jack proved to be a leader and successful forward thinking led to the development of a general manager, KSBW has been recognized entrepreneur. His business grew successfully doctoral degree program in U.S.-Mexico bor- with Radio Television Digital News Association because of vision. loyalty. and passion. His der history. This innovation was accompanied regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Best military training and strong character were in- by similar degrees with a border focus in Newscast and Breaking News, and regional grained into who he was as a businessman areas like International Business, Engineering, Emmy Awards for Best Newscast and Best and member of the community. and Health Science. Breaking News Coverage. Jack was a member of several boards and While Dr. Ambler was an internationally rec- Throughout his time on the Central Coast, organizations including The National Cotton ognized African History scholar, he was deep- Joe has always had the priority of giving back Council. Valley Public Television, Fresno His- ly committed to improving undergraduate edu- to his community personally and through his torical Society, Santa Clara University Board cation. He regularly taught large sections of work at KSBW. Joe is a former member of the of Regents and the California Tomato Growers undergraduate history and developed strate- Board of the United Way of Monterey County Association. He helped establish a graduate gies to improve the success of UTEP’s stu- and oversaw KSBW’s launch of the early

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14SE8.012 E14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS September 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E839 childhood initiative ‘‘Success By 6’’ with the untrusted vendors—namely China—from their that you join me in wishing Liz continued suc- United Way of Santa Cruz County and Mon- mobile vendors and to prohibit all future bid- cess as she begins her next chapter, as the terey County to create opportunities for low-in- ding by such vendors. This is also marks a owner of a leadership, coaching and teaching come infants, toddlers, and young children to major achievement in the Trump Administra- business. receive high-quality education. In 2005, he led tion’s foreign policy agenda to counter malign the development of the teacher recognition Chinese Communist Party influence around f project, the KSBW Crystal Apple Award, and the world. in 2012, he led the implementation of KSBW’s This historic milestone comes amid a litany SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Golden Whistle award for outstanding high of Trump Administration foreign policy suc- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, school coaches. Heston is also a former mem- cesses—including successful peace agree- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, ber of the Board of Trustees of York School ments brokered between Israel and the United 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- and the Board of the Monterey County Re- Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. tem for a computerized schedule of all gional Health Development Group. Most re- Notably, on the day of the Serbia-Kosovo an- meetings and hearings of Senate com- cently, after identifying the critical need due to nouncement, the White House also mentioned mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- the ongoing public health crisis, Joe led that Kosovo and Israel had agreed to nor- tees, and committees of conference. KSBW in raising more than $525,000 on be- malize ties and establish diplomatic relations, This title requires all such committees half of area food banks to aid COVID–19-dis- and that Serbia had agreed to move its em- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily tressed families throughout the Central Coast. bassy to Jerusalem by July. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Joseph W. Heston has tirelessly served the Time and again, President Trump is proving mittee—of the time, place and purpose central coast of California by providing model to the world that real success can be achieved of the meetings, when scheduled and leadership and essential quality programming. by implementing American leadership based any cancellations or changes in the I wish Joe all the best as he enjoys his retire- on President Ronald Reagan’s maxim of meetings as they occur. ment with his wife, Elizabeth Heston, and son, Peace through Strength. As an additional procedure along Joseph J. W. Heston. I ask that my colleagues f with the computerization of this infor- join me in recognizing his years of service and mation, the Office of the Senate Daily HONORING THE CAREER OF LIZ congratulating him on his retirement. Digest will prepare this information for HARRISON f printing in the Extensions of Remarks section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SUCCESS FOR SERBIA AND HON. JIM COSTA on Monday and Wednesday of each KOSOVO OF CALIFORNIA week. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- HON. JOE WILSON Monday, September 14, 2020 tember 15, 2020 may be found in the OF SOUTH CAROLINA Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Liz Harrison, on the occasion of her MEETINGS SCHEDULED Monday, September 14, 2020 retirement from television news after 38 years Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam on the air. Liz has been a familiar face and SEPTEMBER 16 Speaker, earlier this month, President Donald name with ABC 30 in the Fresno, California 9:45 a.m. J. Trump presided over the greatest diplomatic community. Committee on Commerce, Science, and breakthrough in the Western Balkans in the Born and raised in Baltimore, Liz attended Transportation last two decades. Indeed, for over twenty the College of William and Mary in Williams- Business meeting to consider S. 804, to amend the Marine Mammal Protection years, the potential of the Western Balkans re- burg, Virginia, before graduating from the Uni- Act of 1972 to protect the cultural prac- gion has been paralyzed due to the intractable versity of Florida with a degree in Broad- tices and livelihoods of producers of conflict between the Republic of Serbia and casting. Liz is married to Keith Allen, who Alaska Native handicrafts and fos- the Republic of Kosovo. This bloody conflict works alongside her in the television news in- silized ivory products, S. 1626, to re- took the lives of over 13,000 people and pre- dustry. quire the National Telecommuni- cipitated NATO intervention and bombardment Liz joined Fresno’s local ABC affiliate in cations and Information Administra- at the turn of the 21st century. 1982, a time when women were underrep- tion to estimate the value of electro- For over twenty years, a perpetual state of resented in the news industry. Throughout her magnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities, S. tension and distrust existed between Belgrade career, Liz has served as co-anchor of Action 3831, to authorize the position of As- and Pristina. Ultimately, those that suffered News Live at 5 and at 11. She has covered sistant Secretary of Commerce for most are Serbian and Kosovar families. I am nearly every type of news story and is proud Travel and Tourism, to statutorily es- grateful that under President Trump’s leader- to have given a voice to so many who’s sto- tablish the United States Travel and ship we have witnessed the first glimmers of ries needed to be told. In 2010, Liz and photo- Tourism Advisory Board, S. 3969, to hope and progress that will benefit Europe as journalist Richard Harmelink won an Emmy amend title 49, United States Code, to a whole. On September 4, 2020, President Award for excellence in reporting for their reform the Federal Aviation Adminis- Trump announced that the leaders of Serbia story on the U.S. military training for war in tration’s aircraft certification process, S. 4159, to amend the Electronic Signa- and Kosovo has agreed to enter into an Iraq and Afghanistan. tures in Global and National Commerce agreement normalizing economic relations be- Liz’s passion for her work led her to take on Act to accommodate emerging tech- tween the two nations. Serbain President the intern coordinator position at the station, nologies, S. 4286, to authorize appro- Aleksander Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister where she trained and mentored college stu- priations for offsetting the costs re- Avdullah Hofi are courageous for peace and dents as they pursued a career in television lated to reductions in research produc- prosperity. President Trump is exactly right to news. She has given her time to numerous or- tivity resulting from the coronavirus say, ‘‘Economies can bring people together.’’ ganizations, including Mighty Moms Founda- pandemic, S. 4462, to establish a na- Mutual economic prosperity incentivized the tion, the Art of Life Cancer Foundation, and tional integrated flood information system within the National Oceanic creation of the European Union itself. By fo- the Fresno Rescue Mission. and Atmospheric Administration, an cusing on economic benefits and commercial For 38 years, Liz dedicated her career to original bill entitled, ‘‘Forensic ties first, these two erstwhile enemies can put telling the stories of the San Joaquin Valley. Science Research and Standards Act’’, aside thorny policy debates that have gotten She has left a lasting impact on our commu- and the nominations of Eric J. Soskin, them nowhere for decades and instead see nity. Liz is dedicated to her family. She is the of Virginia, to be Inspector General, the immediate dividends of peace. When both proud mom to five children and looks forward Department of Transportation, Robert sides can prosper, unprecedented progress to spending more time with her grandchildren. E. Primus, of New Jersey, to be a Mem- can be made on complicated issues. The She is also a breast cancer survivor and a ber of the Surface Transportation Board, and Theodore Rokita, of Indi- ramifications of this agreement will reverberate role model. ana, Sarah E. Feinberg, of West Vir- far into the future and will reshape the course Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that ginia, and Chris Koos, of Illinois, each of history of the Western Balkans. I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- to be a Director of the Amtrak Board Additionally, both Serbia and Kosovo also resentatives to join me in congratulating Liz of Directors. pledged to remove 5G equipment provided by Harrison on her career and retirement. I ask SR–325

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Sep 15, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14SE8.015 E14SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS E840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 14, 2020 10 a.m. State of Montana, to add certain land Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Committee on Appropriations to the National Wilderness Preserva- and Pensions Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, tion System, to designate new areas for To hold hearings to examine fixing the Health and Human Services, and Edu- recreation, S. 1870 and H.R. 722, bills to Free Application for Federal Student cation, and Related Agencies designate a mountain in the State of Aid. To hold hearings to examine the Depart- Utah as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’, S. 2533, SD–430 ment of Health and Human Services’ to amend the Alaska Native Claims Committee on the Judiciary Coronavirus response, focusing on a re- Settlement Act to exclude certain pay- Business meeting to consider the nomi- view of efforts to date and next steps. ments to Alaska Native elders for de- nations of J. Philip Calabrese, and SD–G50 termining eligibility for certain pro- James Ray Knepp II, both to be a Committee on Energy and Natural Re- grams, S. 2828, to require the Secretary United States District Judge for the sources of the Interior to prepare a pro- Northern District of Ohio, Aileen Mer- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- grammatic environmental impact cedes Cannon, to be United States Dis- tions of Allison Clements, of Ohio, and statement allowing for adaptive man- trict Judge for the Southern District of Mark C. Christie, of Virginia, both to agement of certain Federal land in Florida, Toby Crouse, to be United be a Member of the Federal Energy Malheur County, Oregon, S. 2890, to States District Judge for the District Regulatory Commission. promote conservation, improve public of Kansas, Michael Jay Newman, of SD–366 land, and provide for sensible develop- Ohio, to be United States District ment in Douglas County, Nevada, S. Committee on Environment and Public Judge for the Southern District of 3241, to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Works Ohio, and Anna Maria Ruzinski, to be Conservation, Management, and Recre- To hold hearings to examine the Navi- United States Marshal for the Eastern ation Act to establish the Cerro de la gable Waters Protection Rule under District of Wisconsin, and Gregory Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del the Clean Water Act, focusing on the Scott Tabor, of Arkansas, to be United Norte National Monument, New Mex- stakeholder reaction. States Marshal for the Western Dis- ico, S. 3366, to amend the Federal SD–106 trict of Arkansas, both of the Depart- Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to 10:15 a.m. ment of Justice. make the National Parks and Federal Committee on Homeland Security and SR–325 Recreational Lands Pass available at Governmental Affairs 1 p.m. no cost to members of Gold Star Fami- Business meeting to consider a motion to Commission on Security and Cooperation lies, S. 3427, to require the Secretary of authorize the Chairman to issue no- in Europe the Interior, the Secretary of Agri- tices for taking depositions, subpoenas To hold hearings to examine Albania’s culture, and the Assistant Secretary of for records, and subpoenas for testi- chairmanship of the Organization for the Army for Civil Works to digitize mony, to individuals relating to the Security and Co-operation in Europe. and make publicly available geo- Federal Bureau of Investigation’s WEBCAST Crossfire Hurricane Investigation; the graphic information system mapping data relating to public access to Fed- DOJ Inspector General’s review of that SEPTEMBER 23 investigation; and the ‘‘unmasking’’ of eral land and waters for outdoor recre- 9:15 a.m. U.S. persons affiliated with the Trump ation, S. 3485, to expand the Outer Con- Committee on Armed Services campaign, transition team, and Trump tinental Shelf Lands Act to expand rev- Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- administration, as described in Sched- enue sharing for offshore wind, to reau- ment Support ule A (Items 1–3), a motion to authorize thorize the National Oceans and Coast- To hold hearings to examine Navy and the Chairman to issue subpoenas for al Security Act, S. 3670, to amend the Marine Corps readiness. testimony and notices for taking depo- Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to des- SD–562 sitions to individuals relating to ignate certain segments of the Gila 10 a.m. Burisma Holdings and actual or appar- River System in the State of New Mex- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ent conflicts of interest with U.S.- ico as components of the National Wild and Pensions Ukraine policy, as described in Sched- and Scenic Rivers System, to provide To hold hearings to examine COVID–19, ule A (Item 4), and the nominations of for the transfer of administrative juris- focusing on an update on the federal re- John Gibbs, of Michigan, to be Director diction over certain Federal land in the sponse. of the Office of Personnel Management, State of New Mexico, S. 4431, to in- SD–G50 and John M. Barger, of California, crease wildfire preparedness and re- 2:30 p.m. Christopher Bancroft Burnham, of Con- sponse throughout the United States, Committee on the Judiciary necticut, and Frank Dunlevy, of Cali- S. 4475, to authorize the Secretary of Subcommittee on Intellectual Property fornia, each to be a Member of the Fed- the Interior to convey certain land to To hold hearings to examine threats to eral Retirement Thrift Investment La Paz County, Arizona, and H.R. 255, American intellectual property, focus- Board. to provide for an exchange of lands ing on cyber attacks and counterfeits SD–342 with San Bernardino County, Cali- during the COVID–19 pandemic. 1:30 p.m. fornia, to enhance management of SD–226 Select Committee on Intelligence lands within the San Bernardino Na- To receive a closed briefing on certain tional Forest. SEPTEMBER 24 intelligence matters. SD–366 SVC–217 Committee on the Judiciary 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Committee on Banking, Housing, and Committee on the Budget To hold hearings to examine whether the Urban Affairs To hold hearings to examine Federal reforms to Section 1201 are needed and To hold hearings to examine the quar- housing assistance programs. warranted. terly CARES Act report to Congress. SD–608 SD–226 SD–106 Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Committee on Homeland Security and sources SEPTEMBER 17 Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine threats to and Mining Committee on Armed Services the homeland. To hold hearings to examine S. 180, to To hold hearings to examine matters re- SD–342 streamline the oil and gas permitting lating to the budget of the National process and to recognize fee ownership Nuclear Security Administration. OCTOBER 1 for certain oil and gas drilling or spac- SD–G50 9:15 a.m. ing units, S. 1295, to require the Sec- 10 a.m. Committee on Armed Services retary of the Interior to develop and Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Readiness and Manage- maintain a cadastre of Federal real To hold hearings to examine advancing ment Support property, S. 1765, to sustain economic U.S. engagement and countering China To hold hearings to examine supply development and recreational use of in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. chain integrity. National Forest System land in the SD–106 SD–G50

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Pyle Post Designating the facility of the United States Office’’: H.R. 4734, to designate the facility of the Postal Service located at 511 West 165th Street in United States Postal Service located at 171 South New York, New York, as the ‘‘Normandia Maple Street in Dana, Indiana, as the ‘‘Ernest ‘Ernie’ Maldonado Post Office Building’’: H.R. 3870, to T. Pyle Post Office’’; Pages H4364–65 designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 511 West 165th Street in New Designating the facility of the United States York, New York, as the ‘‘Normandia Maldonado Postal Service located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Post Office Building’’; Page H4360 Grand River, Ohio, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki Post Office’’: H.R. 3275, to des- Designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9930 Conroy Windermere ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service Road in Windermere, Florida, as the ‘‘Officer Rob- located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, ert German Post Office Building’’: H.R. 5062, to Ohio, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki designate the facility of the United States Postal Post Office’’; Pages H4365–66 Service located at 9930 Conroy Windermere Road in Designating the facility of the United States Windermere, Florida, as the ‘‘Officer Robert German Postal Service located at 100 Crosby Street in Post Office Building’’; Pages H4360–61 Mansfield, Louisiana, as the ‘‘Dr. C.O. Simpkins, Designating the facility of the United States Sr., Post Office’’: H.R. 5384, to designate the facil- Postal Service located at 1201 Sycamore Square ity of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Drive in Midlothian, Virginia, as the ‘‘Dorothy Crosby Street in Mansfield, Louisiana, as the ‘‘Dr. Braden Bruce Post Office Building’’: H.R. 4975, C.O. Simpkins, Sr., Post Office’’; Page H4366 to designate the facility of the United States Postal Designating the facility of the United States Service located at 1201 Sycamore Square Drive in Postal Service located at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 Midlothian, Virginia, as the ‘‘Dorothy Braden Bruce West in Castroville, Texas, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Post Office Building’’; Pages H4361–62 Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office’’: H.R. 4785, Designating the facility of the United States to designate the facility of the United States Postal Postal Service located at 1401 1st Street North in Service located at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 West in Winter Haven, Florida, as the ‘‘Althea Margaret Castroville, Texas, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Rhonald Daily Mills Post Office Building’’: H.R. 2969, to Dain Rairdan Post Office’’; Pages H4366–67 designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1401 1st Street North in Winter Designating the facility of the United States Haven, Florida, as the ‘‘Althea Margaret Daily Mills Postal Service located at 321 South 1st Street in Post Office Building’’; Page H4362 Montrose, Colorado, as the ‘‘Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office’’: H.R. 4200, to designate Designating the facility of the United States the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- Postal Service located at 602 Pacific Avenue in cated at 321 South 1st Street in Montrose, Colorado, Bremerton, Washington, as the ‘‘John Henry as the ‘‘Sergeant David Kinterknecht Post Office’’; Turpin Post Office Building’’: H.R. 4034, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service and Pages H4367–68 located at 602 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton, Wash- Designating the facility of the United States ington, as the ‘‘John Henry Turpin Post Office Postal Service located at 456 North Meridian Building’’; Pages H4362–63 Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the ‘‘Richard Designating the facility of the United States G. Lugar Post Office’’: S. 3105, to designate the fa- Postal Service located at 201 West Cherokee Street cility of the United States Postal Service located at

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456 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana, sidered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be as the ‘‘Richard G. Lugar Post Office’’. considered as read. The rule waives all points of Pages H4368–69 order against provisions in the bill, as amended. The Recess: The House recessed at 5:13 p.m. and recon- rule provides one motion to recommit with or with- vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H4369 out instructions. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2369, the ‘‘Strength in Diversity Act of Recess: The House recessed at 7:21 p.m. and recon- 2020’’, under a structured rule. The rule provides vened at 7:29 p.m. Page H4371 one hour of general debate equally divided and con- Senate Message: Message received from the Senate trolled by the chair and ranking minority member by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the of the Committee on Education and Labor. The rule House today appears on page H4371. waives all points of order against consideration of the Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- bill. The rule provides that an amendment in the na- veloped during the proceedings of today and appear ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules on pages H4369–71. Committee Print 116–62 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be consid- Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- ered as read. The rule waives all points of order journed at 9:18 p.m. against provisions in the bill, as amended. Section 3 of the rule provides that following debate, each fur- Committee Meetings ther amendment printed in part B of the Rules POSTAL UPDATE Committee report not earlier considered as part of Committee on Oversight and Reform: Subcommittee on amendments en bloc pursuant to section 4 shall be Government Operations held a hearing entitled considered only in the order printed in the report, ‘‘Postal Update’’. Testimony was heard from public may be offered only by a Member designated in the witnesses. report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF ANTI-ASIAN and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, SENTIMENT AS RELATED TO COVID–19; may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time be- EQUITY AND INCLUSION ENFORCEMENT fore the question is put thereon, shall not be subject ACT OF 2019; STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand ACT OF 2019; PREGNANT WORKERS for division of the question. Section 4 of the rule FAIRNESS ACT provides that at any time after debate the chair of Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on the Committee on Education and Labor or his des- H. Res. 908, condemning all forms of anti-Asian ignee may offer amendments en bloc consisting of sentiment as related to COVID–19; H.R. 2574, the further amendments printed in part B of the Rules ‘‘Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019’’; Committee report not earlier disposed of. Amend- H.R. 2639, the ‘‘Strength in Diversity Act of 2019’’ ments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be [Strength in Diversity Act of 2020]; and H.R. 2694, debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and con- the ‘‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’’. The Com- trolled by the chair and ranking minority member mittee granted, by record vote of 7–3, a rule proof the Committee on Education and Labor or their viding for consideration of H.R. 2574, the ‘‘Equity designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019’’, H.R. shall not be subject to a demand for division of the 2639, the ‘‘Strength in Diversity Act of 2020’’, H.R. question. The rule waives all points of order against 2694, the ‘‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’’, and H. the amendments printed in part B of the Rules Res. 908, condemning all forms of anti-Asian senti- Committee report and amendments en bloc de- ment as related to COVID–19. The rule provides for scribed in section 4. The rule provides one motion consideration of H.R. 2574, the ‘‘Equity and Inclu- to recommit with or without instructions. The rule sion Enforcement Act’’, under a closed rule. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2694, the ‘‘Preg- provides one hour of general debate equally divided nant Workers Fairness Act’’, under a closed rule. and controlled by the chair and ranking minority The rule provides one hour of general debate equally member of the Committee on Education and Labor. divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- The rule waives all points of order against consider- nority member of the Committee on Education and ation of the bill. The rule provides that the amend- Labor. The rule waives all points of order against ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the the Committee on Education and Labor now printed amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in ommended by the Committee on Education and part A of the Rules Committee Report, shall be con- Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as

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Committee on Armed Services: September 17, to hold hear- in Douglas County, Nevada, S. 3241, to amend the John ings to examine matters relating to the budget of the Na- D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recre- tional Nuclear Security Administration, 9:30 a.m., ation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in SD–G50. the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Committee on the Budget: September 16, to hold hearings Mexico, S. 3366, to amend the Federal Lands Recreation to examine Federal housing assistance programs, 2:30 Enhancement Act to make the National Parks and Fed- p.m., SD–608. eral Recreational Lands Pass available at no cost to mem- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sep- bers of Gold Star Families, S. 3427, to require the Sec- tember 16, business meeting to consider S. 804, to retary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to protect the cultural practices and livelihoods of producers digitize and make publicly available geographic informa- of Alaska Native handicrafts and fossilized ivory products, tion system mapping data relating to public access to S. 1626, to require the National Telecommunications and Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation, S. 3485, Information Administration to estimate the value of elec- to expand the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ex- tromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to pand revenue sharing for offshore wind, to reauthorize the Federal entities, S. 3831, to authorize the position of As- National Oceans and Coastal Security Act, S. 3670, to sistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate cer- statutorily establish the United States Travel and Tourism tain segments of the Gila River System in the State of Advisory Board, S. 3969, to amend title 49, United New Mexico as components of the National Wild and States Code, to reform the Federal Aviation Administra- Scenic Rivers System, to provide for the transfer of ad- tion’s aircraft certification process, S. 4159, to amend the ministrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce State of New Mexico, S. 4431, to increase wildfire pre- Act to accommodate emerging technologies, S. 4286, to paredness and response throughout the United States, S. authorize appropriations for offsetting the costs related to 4475, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey reductions in research productivity resulting from the certain land to La Paz County, Arizona, and H.R. 255, coronavirus pandemic, S. 4462, to establish a national in- to provide for an exchange of lands with San Bernardino tegrated flood information system within the National County, California, to enhance management of lands Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an original bill within the San Bernardino National Forest, 2:30 p.m., entitled, ‘‘Forensic Science Research and Standards Act’’, SD–366. and the nominations of Eric J. Soskin, of Virginia, to be Committee on Environment and Public Works: September Inspector General, Department of Transportation, Robert 16, to hold hearings to examine the Navigable Waters E. Primus, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Surface Protection Rule under the Clean Water Act, focusing on Transportation Board, and Theodore Rokita, of Indiana, the stakeholder reaction, 10 a.m., SD–106. Sarah E. Feinberg, of West Virginia, and Chris Koos, of Committee on Foreign Relations: September 17, to hold Illinois, each to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Di- hearings to examine advancing U.S. engagement and rectors, 9:45 a.m., SR–325. countering China in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, 10 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: September a.m., SD–106. 16, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Alli- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sep- son Clements, of Ohio, and Mark C. Christie, of Virginia, tember 15, to hold hearings to examine compensating both to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory college athletes, focusing on the potential impact on ath- Commission, 10 a.m., SD–366. letes and institutions, 10 a.m., SD–430. September 16, Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, September 17, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- and Mining, to hold hearings to examine S. 180, to amine fixing the Free Application for Federal Student streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to rec- Aid, 10 a.m., SD–430. ognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: spacing units, S. 1295, to require the Secretary of the In- September 16, business meeting to consider a motion to terior to develop and maintain a cadastre of Federal real authorize the Chairman to issue notices for taking deposi- property, S. 1765, to sustain economic development and tions, subpoenas for records, and subpoenas for testimony, recreational use of National Forest System land in the to individuals relating to the Federal Bureau of Investiga- State of Montana, to add certain land to the National tion’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation; the DOJ Inspec- Wilderness Preservation System, to designate new areas tor General’s review of that investigation; and the ‘‘un- for recreation, S. 1870 and H.R. 722, bills to designate masking’’ of U.S. persons affiliated with the Trump cam- a mountain in the State of Utah as ‘‘Miracle Mountain’’, paign, transition team, and Trump administration, as de- S. 2533, to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement scribed in Schedule A (Items 1–3), a motion to authorize Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders the Chairman to issue subpoenas for testimony and no- for determining eligibility for certain programs, S. 2828, tices for taking depositions to individuals relating to to require the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a pro- Burisma Holdings and actual or apparent conflicts of in- grammatic environmental impact statement allowing for terest with U.S.-Ukraine policy, as described in Schedule adaptive management of certain Federal land in Malheur A (Item 4), and the nominations of John Gibbs, of County, Oregon, S. 2890, to promote conservation, im- Michigan, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Man- prove public land, and provide for sensible development agement, and John M. Barger, of California, Christopher

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Bancroft Burnham, of Connecticut, and Frank Dunlevy, Committee on Homeland Security, September 17, Full of California, each to be a Member of the Federal Retire- Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Worldwide Threats to the ment Thrift Investment Board, 10:15 a.m., SD–342. Homeland’’, 9 a.m., 2167 Rayburn and Webex. Committee on Judiciary: September 15, Subcommittee on Committee on Natural Resources, September 17, Sub- Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, to committee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing enti- hold hearings to examine whether Google harmed com- tled ‘‘Examining the Barriers and Solutions to Diversity, petition in online advertising, 2:30 p.m., SD–562. Equity, and Inclusion at the Department of the Interior’’, September 16, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, 2 p.m., Webex. to hold hearings to examine whether the reforms to Sec- Committee on Oversight and Reform, September 16, Full tion 1201 are needed and warranted, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Committee, markup on H.R. 4774, the ‘‘Internet of September 17, Full Committee, business meeting to Things Cybersecurity Training for Federal Employees consider the nominations of J. Philip Calabrese, and Act’’; H.R. 5901, the ‘‘Technology Modernization Centers James Ray Knepp II, both to be a United States District of Excellence Program’’; H.R. 7496, the ‘‘COVID PRE- Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, Aileen Mercedes PARE Act’’; H.R. 4382, the ‘‘Integrity Committee Cannon, to be United States District Judge for the South- ern District of Florida, Toby Crouse, to be United States Transparency Act’’; H.R. 7107, the ‘‘Plum Act’’; H.R. District Judge for the District of Kansas, Michael Jay 7340, the ‘‘Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act’’; Newman, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for H.R. 7548, the ‘‘PPE Buy America Act’’; H.R. 7936, the the Southern District of Ohio, and Anna Maria Ruzinski, ‘‘Federal Employee Access to Information Act’’; H.R. to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of 8109, the ‘‘Nonpartisan Postmaster General Act’’; legisla- Wisconsin, and Gregory Scott Tabor, of Arkansas, to be tion on the GAO Report Elimination Act; and postal United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkan- naming measures, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn and Webex. sas, both of the Department of Justice, 10 a.m., SR–325. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, September 18, Select Committee on Intelligence: September 15, to hold Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, hearing entitled closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, ‘‘Cybersecurity at NASA: Ongoing Challenges and 2:30 p.m., SVC–217. Emerging Issues for Increased Telework During September 16, Full Committee, to receive a closed COVID–19’’, 11 a.m., Webex. briefing on certain intelligence matters, 1:30 p.m., Committee on Small Business, September 16, Full Com- SVC–217. mittee, markup on H.R. 7903, to amend the Small Busi- ness Act to establish the Community Advantage Loan House Committees Program; legislation on the 504 Modernization and Small Committee on Armed Services, September 17, Sub- Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020; legislation on committee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Ca- the 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of pabilities, hearing entitled ‘‘Interim Review of the Na- 2020; and legislation on the Parity for HUBZone Ap- tional Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence Ef- peals Act of 2020, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn and fort and Recommendations’’, 1 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Webex. Committee on Energy and Commerce, September 16, Sub- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, September 16, Sub- committee on Environment and Climate Change, hearing committee on Technology Modernization; and Sub- entitled ‘‘Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Oppor- committee on Economic Opportunity, joint hearing enti- tunities for an Equitable, Low-Carbon Recovery’’, 10 tled ‘‘Moving Beyond Patchwork Systems: The Future of a.m., Webex. Education Services IT’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210 and Webex. September 17, Subcommittee on Communications and September 16, Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- Technology, hearing entitled ‘‘Trump FCC: Four Years of tigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Modernizing VA’s Medical Lost Opportunities’’, 10 a.m., Webex. Supply Chain: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic’’, 2 Committee on Financial Services, September 16, Full Com- p.m., HVC–210 and Webex. mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Prioritizing Fannie’s and September 17, Full Committee, markup on pending Freddie’s Capital over America’s Homeowners and Rent- legislation, 9 a.m., HVC–210 and Webex. ers? A Review of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Committee on Ways and Means, September 17, Sub- Response to the COVID–19 Pandemic’’, 12 p.m., Webex. committee on Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘Enforcing the Ban September 17, Subcommittee on Investor Protection, on Imports Produced by Forced Labor in Xinjiang’’, 12 Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets, hearing entitled ‘‘Insider Trading and Stock Option Grants: An Examina- p.m., Webex. tion of Corporate Integrity in the COVID–19 Pandemic’’, Joint Meetings 12 p.m., Webex. Committee on Foreign Affairs, September 16, Full Com- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Sep- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Why did the Trump Adminis- tember 17, to hold hearings to examine Albania’s chair- tration Fire the State Department Inspector General?’’, 10 manship of the Organization for Security and Co-oper- a.m., 2172 Rayburn. ation in Europe, 1 p.m., WEBCAST.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 15 9 a.m., Tuesday, September 15

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: H.R. 2639—Strength in Diver- ation of the nomination of nomination of Mark C. Scarsi, sity Act of 2020 (Subject to a Rule). to be United States District Judge for the Central Dis- trict of California, with a vote on confirmation thereon at 10:30 a.m. Following which, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Stanley Blumenfeld, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California. At 2:15 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of Stanley Blumenfeld, to be followed by votes on the motions to invoke cloture on the nominations of John W. Holcomb, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, and Todd Wallace Robinson, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California. At 5:15 p.m., Senate will vote on confirmation of the nomination of John W. Holcomb. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cunningham, Joe, S.C., E837 Rice, Tom, N.C., E835 Escobar, Veronica, Tex., E838 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E836 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E837 Panetta, Jimmy, Calif., E838 Smith, Jason, Mo., E837 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E835 Perry, Scott, Pa., E835 Wenstrup, Brad R., Ohio, E837 Costa, Jim, Calif., E835, E836, E837, E838, E839 Reed, Tom, N.Y., E836 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E839

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