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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 No. 132 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was nance in the technology and tele- point in radio access networks. Open called to order by the Speaker pro tem- communications sectors. Their ulti- RAN, or O-RAN, are critical to driving pore (Mr. CUELLAR). mate goal is controlling critical mar- competition in existing networks. f ket segments and even weaponizing the Additionally, we are working to less- global supply chains for medical equip- en Huawei and ZTE’s grip on the global DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ment, weapons, and other critical elec- market. For years, Americans have TEMPORE tronics. gone to great lengths to break up The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Through pawns like Huawei and ZTE, trusts and other monopolies by enforc- fore the House the following commu- this regime is seeking to dominate ing free-market principles. Now, the nication from the Speaker: next-generation technology like artifi- China Task Force is developing oppor- WASHINGTON, DC, cial intelligence, semiconductor pro- tunities to do this on a global scale. July 27, 2020. duction, quantum computing, 5G, and Throughout this process, we must be I hereby appoint the Honorable HENRY beyond. mindful of the supply chains that are CUELLAR to act as Speaker pro tempore on Funded directly by the Chinese Com- used to manufacture every component this day. munist Party, these companies are free of the devices that we rely on daily. I NANCY PELOSI, to operate however they please, dis- am working to end Chinese dominance Speaker of the House of Representatives. torting the global market and edging in manufacturing and sourcing, from f out free-market competitors in their rare earth elements and mineral ex- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE mission to monopolize the industry. traction all the way to their undercut- If we do not intercede, Huawei and ting of the internet. By ending this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ZTE could stand to be the only compa- stranglehold, we can ensure that China ant to the order of the House of Janu- nies left with the ability to innovate. will not be able to control and dictate ary 7, 2020, the Chair will now recog- This is a daunting threat as we look their terms for any nation to access fu- nize Members from lists submitted by past 5G to 6G. ture technologies. the majority and minority leaders for As I consider the innovation that I All of us surely can agree that Amer- morning-hour debate. personally have witnessed in the span icans must be set up once again to lead The Chair will alternate recognition of my own medical career, I recognize the world in research and innovation. between the parties, with time equally that there is a world of opportunity to We want American jobs for American allocated between the parties and each be discovered in the remaining days of citizens. We want American innovation Member other than the majority and the 21st century, from remote surgeries for the American people. And as Presi- minority leaders and the minority and autonomous vehicles to other inev- dent Trump said last week, we want whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no itable additions to our ever-increasing the American Dream for American event shall debate continue beyond 9:50 virtual world. children. a.m. If the United States does not act now Congress must counter the Chinese f to correct course, the Chinese Govern- Communist Party’s efforts to dominate ment will succeed in controlling the the telecom sector, and we must ensure COUNTERING CHINESE DOMINANCE world’s electronic network—our data, that Americans can step up to the IN TELECOM our research, and, ultimately, our secu- challenge. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rity. For centuries, Americans have been Chair recognizes the gentleman from As a nation, we cannot allow this trailblazers. Once again, we are facing Pennsylvania (Mr. JOYCE) for 5 min- malicious regime to take hold of the a new frontier. This is not the time to utes. world’s network. America needs to lead stop moving forward. This is our Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. the way and work with our allies to chance, and this is the time to make a Speaker, our Nation is facing a critical beat the Chinese Communist Party in difference. point as we discern whether we will deploying next-generation telecom net- f lead or whether we will follow in 21st works. century innovation. On the China Task Force, we are de- CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL The Chinese Communist Party, fol- veloping pragmatic solutions to stand The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lowing years of underhanded practices, up to the Chinese Government. We are Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from including cheating and even outright working on legislation to standardize Massachusetts (Ms. CLARK) for 5 min- theft, is poised to gain global domi- and create interoperability to every utes.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:39 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY7.000 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3862 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 27, 2020 Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. and community. In an industry where clude a payroll tax exemption in addi- Speaker, I rise today to speak in sup- 96 percent of childcare professionals tion to the Federal tax holiday. port of two pieces of legislation coming are women, and 40 percent of them are Supporting our essential workers in to the floor this week, the Child Care Is women of color, over 325,000 have lost the food supply chain is something Essential Act, and the Child Care for their jobs since February. This work- that Republicans, Democrats, and ev- Economic Recovery Act. force is already underpaid, many of eryone in-between can get behind. This pandemic has exposed fault lines them barely making minimum wage. A recent poll showed support from that exist just beneath the surface of Our failure to value the work of care- the public as well. According to the our society. Whether it is a broken givers is one of the many examples of Morning Consult, 90 percent of voters healthcare system or the consequences how our society and how Congress fails consider agricultural and food produc- of our Nation’s history of racial injus- to value women’s work and, especially, tion workers essential, and 93 percent tice, this pandemic is exacerbating the work of women of color. consider grocery store workers and harms done by systems that fail our Finally, it is not just our families convenience store workers essential. families. Our system of childcare is no who rely on childcare. Childcare is es- When it comes to providing tax relief exception. sential to our entire economy. to the essential workers who keep our Childcare is a powerful tool for edu- A survey from Northeastern Univer- grocery stores and our farms oper- cating our children and for fueling our sity tells us that during the pandemic, ational, two-thirds of voters supported economy. If we unite around its utility working parents lose, on average, a full some kind of tax relief for these indi- and take decisive action to save the day of work productivity every week viduals. childcare sector, we can help rebuild due to a lack of childcare. We know and revitalize our future. that has repercussions for our busi- b 0930 Simply put, childcare is essential. nesses. Those numbers speak for themselves, But ignored, underappreciated, and ne- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Speaker. glected for so long, our system of early Foundation found that in one State We all depend on a strong food supply care and education is now at a break- alone, a lack of childcare is estimated chain to feed our families. Even in ing point. to cost employers almost as much as $3 times of crisis, the shelves and coolers Right now, 40 percent of our Nation’s billion annually in lost productivity, in our grocery stores have remained childcare centers and family childcare absences, and turnover rate. stocked. Now, that would not be the homes will be forced to close perma- The solution is not complicated. The case if we were not blessed with such a nently without immediate financial problem we face is solvable. The two hardworking and resilient agriculture support. Our children, moms, dads, doc- bills before us are a critical first step. industry. tors, nurses, teachers, small business Our Nation needs to seize this oppor- Food security is national security, owners, and over 23 million families tunity to provide equity in education, and employees in the food supply chain will have nowhere to turn. parity for women, and stability in our are working overtime to ensure crops Think about that. Before this pan- economy. are harvested, shelves and coolers are demic, it was difficult and sometimes That is why I urge my colleagues to stocked, and Americans have food on nearly impossible for working families pass the Child Care Is Essential Act the table. to find quality, affordable childcare. If and the Child Care for Economic Re- The AG CHAIN Act is a simple way the pandemic destroys 4 out of every 10 covery Act. It is time to invest in our to say thank you to the hardworking childcare spaces, how will parents re- children, our women, and our economy. men and women across the full spec- turn to work? How will businesses re- f trum of the food supply chain. It is a open? How many children will be commonsense way to support these SUPPORTING ESSENTIAL pushed out of their classrooms? workers, and it is a way to put more of WORKERS IN FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN Great outcomes for an entire genera- their hard-earned money back into tion of children are at stake and could The SPEAKER pro tempore. The their own pockets. be impacted for years if we don’t invest Chair recognizes the gentleman from Today and every day, I am grateful now in early care and education. With Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 for the hard work of our food supply proper investment, childcare can com- minutes. chain workers, and I urge my col- bat the economic and social inequities Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. leagues to join me in supporting the of our time, in addition to providing a Mr. Speaker, a strong, reliable food AG CHAIN Act. foundation for our children. What is supply chain is important 365 days a f more, with an investment in childcare, year. But COVID–19 has underscored we can stabilize and secure American just how much we rely on this essential A FEW THOUGHTS ON THE PASS- families. industry in times of crisis. ING OF MY FRIEND JOHN LEWIS The men and women who work to Before the pandemic, childcare costs The SPEAKER pro tempore. The provide our Nation with the food, fiber, often exceeded a family’s rent or mort- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from gage payment, driving parents out of and energy that we depend on each and Ohio (Ms. FUDGE) for 5 minutes. every day are among the unsung heroes the labor market entirely. Parents of Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, Henry in this crisis. color face even more hurdles and costs Wadsworth Longfellow writes in part: in finding affordable, high-quality care. In April, I introduced the GROCER Life is real! Economists are predicting that los- Act to establish a Federal tax holiday Life is earnest! ing access to childcare is not just for our grocery store and convenience And the grave is not its goal; about losing 2 or 3 years of income. It store employees from February 15, 2020, Dust thou art to dust returneth, is an entirely different trajectory for to June 15, 2020. The bill benefits indi- Was not spoken of the soul. the rest of a parent’s life. This also dis- viduals making less than $75,000 a year John still lives in most of us because proportionately impacts women in the and gives the Treasury Secretary the his soul, his spirit, and his heart still workplace. discretion to extend this benefit for an live. The rising costs of childcare are asso- additional 3 months. Mr. Speaker, like all Americans, I re- ciated with a 13 percent decline in em- To build on the support for the GRO- acted with deep sadness to the passing ployment of mothers with children CER Act, Congressman DWIGHT EVANS of my friend, Congressman John Lewis. under 5. Investing in childcare is about and I introduced the AG CHAIN Act. John and I served together for 12 years ensuring moms can pay the bills and The AG CHAIN Act extends the GRO- in Congress, and I was so proud to have pursue their dreams. It is also an in- CER Act to the entire food supply known him as a colleague, a mentor, vestment in opportunity and in equal- chain defined by recent Department of and a friend. ity for our Nation’s mothers. Homeland Security guidance. That in- A lot has been said about the man These bills will also honor our Na- cludes our farmers, ranchers, that John Lewis was, but what strikes tion’s caregivers, who provide an essen- meatpackers, distributors, and more. It me the most is the man that he never tial service to our children, economy, also builds on the GROCER Act to in- became.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:39 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.003 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3863 For a person who faced virulent ha- Democrat colleagues who fail to con- Are you kidding me? In Texas, we tred, he was never a man who hated. demn what has been going on in what call it bull with the end of that word For a person who stood as a focal once were great American cities with a T. point for an entire movement, he never throughout this Nation. It is shameful, Mr. Speaker, you know it. You know focused the lens on himself. Mr. Speaker. that these things are happening, and For a person born to segregation, he Leaders are elected to this great they wouldn’t happen in parts of Texas never excluded others from the move- body with its history and with the full because the citizens would not allow it. ment for equal rights. confidence of the American people that What do we do with fireworks, bro- For a person whose voice pierced the we will call evil by its name. But they ken windows, spray paint, and lasers air like a foghorn, he never spoke sit idly by and are complicit in their si- being shot at them? empty words. lence and do not condemn the chaos, Seattle experienced an antipolice For a person to whom grace was too the destruction, the violence, the riot where 59 police officers were in- rarely extended in his life, he never al- crimes, and the terrorism that is rav- jured by arson, vandalism, and assault. lowed himself to withhold it from those aging our Nation. I have got the list of Federal crimes around him. As we speak and as we sit in this right here. These people ought to be For a person who was at the center of quiet and peaceful Chamber, there are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the the Nation’s gravest affairs, he never citizens—our fellow Americans—who law. They should be locked up away passed up an opportunity to laugh or to feel that their lives and their private from the citizens who are just trying to dance. property are threatened. They can’t live out their lives in this great Na- From his refusals, he became the even bear arms with their constitu- tion. These are the Federal crimes: advo- man whom we admire so profoundly. tional right to protect themselves and cating to overthrow the government, John’s death comes at a turbulent time their property without being pros- aggravated assault and battery, arson, for our country, and his loss is sharply ecuted by some rogue city attorney. felt by the many who still fight for We have got to stand up to this mob. assault with a deadly weapon, attempt- equality in our country. We have to say: No more will you burn ing to kill an officer, conspiracy to im- Young Black Americans struggling our cities; no more will you terrorize pede or injure an officer, and demands for equal treatment, women fighting our communities and intimidate and against the U.S. This is domestic terrorism as defined for equal pay, LGBTQ advocates push- use fear to squelch any attempt by our by the statutes that we stand on and ing for equal protection, marginalized local leaders to stop this now. that we have debated. They say that people striving to protect their right to But they are intimidated, Mr. Speak- domestic terrorism is violent crimes. vote, and young leaders yearning for er. The local leaders have completely Mr. Speaker, I am going to respect equity in a nation that has denied it bowed the knee to these leftist extrem- that you gaveled me out because I re- for too long saw in John a model for ist groups that have hijacked peaceful spect the rules of this Chamber, so I perseverance, humility, courage, and protest. thank you for the indulgence. leadership. There are folks with righteous indig- We could not be forgiven for despair- nation who have taken to the streets f ing the loss of such a man as John to speak their truth to power, and I re- RECESS Lewis in these times. But I think John spect that. God bless them. That is the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- would tell us to do otherwise. I think American way. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair he might say that the movement for We just celebrated one of the great- declares the House in recess until 10 equality and equity in our Nation did est who demonstrated peacefully and, a.m. today. not start with him and it shouldn’t die through love for his country and his Accordingly (at 9 o’clock and 24 min- with him. fellow man, made more difference than utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. He might look around at the newest 1 million mobs could have. His name is f generation of remarkable young Black John Lewis, and I am honored to have and Brown leaders in technology, so- served with him. b 1000 cial justice, business, education, public But what is happening right now is AFTER RECESS service, and every other walk of Amer- these local leaders are either unwilling The recess having expired, the House ican life and feel confident that, while or incapable of stopping it. This week- was called to order by the Speaker pro end was 2 months of persistence in this the work remains, the fight is in good tempore (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) at 10 a.m. and capable hands. violence and in the crimes perpetrated He, undoubtedly, would look at the against Federal officers and local law f progress we have made and the strug- enforcement who have been hamstrung PRAYER gles ahead and tell us not to dwell too to even defend themselves, let alone The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick long on the passing of one leader, how- the property that they have been asked J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: ever impactful, because there is just by their ‘‘courageous leaders’’ to de- God of all creation, thank You for too much work to do. fend. They are getting fireworks shot giving us another day. But that is hard. It is hard for me, off in their face. Continue to bless the Members of and I imagine it is hard for you. Con- Where are the city leaders? this people’s House as they move gressman John Robert Lewis was more Where is Mr. Biden? He is safe in his through the appropriations process than an icon; he was a real person, per- basement. That is courageous leader- here on the Hill. fect in his imperfections, and I will ship? That is what America needs right This day will be one of preparation miss him dearly. now? for the final return of the beloved John f Criticize President Trump all you Lewis to the Capitol. We thank You want. He is at least doing something to once again for the example of humility, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF THE stand up to the mob and protect tax- courage, and holiness he set for all LEFTIST MOB payers’ Federal property. Americans, and ask Your blessing that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Our Federal law enforcement officers our Nation might move forward dedi- Chair recognizes the gentleman from are doing their job faithfully and duti- cated to the same struggle toward the Texas (Mr. ARRINGTON) for 5 minutes. fully while our citizens’ rights are beloved community, and a more perfect Mr. ARRINGTON. Mr. Speaker, my being completely trampled. There is no Union. colleague from Pennsylvania respon- pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness in Bless the men and women who attend sibly and carefully sanitized the po- these cities. They are burning. to those who are sick—and those men dium up here before I began my 5- Protesters in California set fire to a and women responsible for the safety minute remarks, but I will tell you courthouse, damaged police stations, and security of our communities that there is not enough disinfectant in and assaulted officers, ABC says: ‘‘in throughout the country. May all Amer- all of the District of Columbia to sani- peaceful demonstrations that have in- icans live and act wisely, being sen- tize this Chamber on account of my tensified.’’ sitive to the dangers of group dynamics

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DEFINITIONS. tion of the Museum, including long-term THE JOURNAL In this Act: maintenance; and (1) BOARD OF REGENTS.—The term ‘‘Board (B) may delegate the duties described in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of Regents’’ means the Board of Regents of clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) ant to section 4(a) of House Resolution the Smithsonian Institution. to the Director. 967, the Journal of the last day’s pro- (2) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—The term ‘‘Board (2) PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES.—Subject to ceedings is approved. of Trustees’’ means the Board of Trustees of the general policies of the Board of Regents, the National Museum of the American the Board of Trustees shall have the sole au- f Latino as established by section 5. thority to— PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (3) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means (A) purchase, accept, borrow, or otherwise the Director of the National Museum of the acquire artifacts and other objects for addi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the American Latino. tion to the collections of the Museum; gentleman from Texas (Mr. HURD) (4) MUSEUM.—The term ‘‘Museum’’ means (B) loan, exchange, sell, or otherwise dis- come forward and lead the House in the the National Museum of the American pose of any part of the collections of the Mu- Pledge of Allegiance. Latino established by section 4. seum, with the proceeds of such transactions Mr. HURD of Texas led the Pledge of (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ to be used for additions to the collections of Allegiance as follows: means the Secretary of the Smithsonian In- the Museum; and stitution. (C) specify criteria with respect to the use I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF MUSEUM. of the collections and resources of the Mu- United States of America, and to the Repub- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established seum, including policies on programming, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, within the Smithsonian Institution a mu- education, exhibitions, and research with re- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. seum to be known as the ‘‘National Museum spect to— f of the American Latino’’. (i) the life, art, history, culture, and other (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Mu- aspects of Latinos in the United States and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER seum are— PRO TEMPORE the territories of the United States; (1) to illuminate the story of the United (ii) the role of Latinos in the history of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States for the benefit of all by featuring United States from the arrival of the first Latino contributions; and explorers to the Americas to the present; ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair (2) to provide for— will postpone further proceedings (iii) the contributions of Latinos to society (A) the collection, study, research, publica- and culture in the United States, and explor- today on motions to suspend the rules tion, and establishment of exhibitions and ing what it means to be an American; and on which the yeas and nays are or- programs relating to Latino life, art, his- (iv) sharing how values in the United tory, and culture that encompass— dered. States such as resiliency, optimism, and (i) Latino contributions to the early his- The House will resume proceedings spirituality are reflected in Latino history tory of what now encompasses the United on postponed questions at a later time. and culture. States of America and its territories; (3) OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES.—Subject to f (ii) Latino contributions in the armed serv- the general policies of the Board of Regents, ices from the earliest days of the American NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE the Board of Trustees shall have authority Revolution to current military activities in AMERICAN LATINO ACT to— defense of our freedoms; (A) provide for preservation, restoration, Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I (iii) Latino contributions to the freedom, move to suspend the rules and pass the well-being, and economic prosperity of all and maintenance of the collections of the Museum; and bill (H.R. 2420) to establish within the people in the United States through histor- ical movements; (B) solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, Smithsonian Institution the National bequests, and devises of personal and real Museum of the American Latino, and (iv) entrepreneurial and charitable activi- ties of Latinos; property for the purpose of aiding and facili- for other purposes, as amended. (v) contributions by Latinos to— tating the work of the Museum. The Clerk read the title of the bill. (I) the social, natural, and physical (4) ENSURING DIVERSITY OF POLITICAL VIEW- The text of the bill is as follows: sciences; and POINTS IN EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.—In car- rying out its duties, the Board of Trustees H.R. 2420 (II) art, history, and culture, including shall ensure that the exhibits and programs Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- food, music, dance, film, theater, sports, and other forms of popular culture in the United of the Museum reflect the diversity of the resentatives of the United States of America in political viewpoints held by Latinos of the Congress assembled, States; and (B) collaboration between the Museum, United States on the events and issues relat- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. other museums and research centers of the ing to the history of Latinos in the United This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National Smithsonian Institution, and other museums States. Museum of the American Latino Act’’. and educational institutions throughout the (c) COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT.— SEC. 2. FINDINGS. United States and abroad, to promote the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Board of Trustees Congress finds the following: study and appreciation of Latino life, art, shall be composed of not more than 19 voting (1) The United States is a symbol of democ- history, culture, and its impact on society in members as provided under paragraph (2). racy, freedom, and economic opportunity the United States, including collaboration (2) VOTING MEMBERS.—The Board of Trust- around the world, and the legacy of Latinos concerning joint research projects, pro- ees shall include the following voting mem- is deeply rooted in the very fabric of the his- grams, exhibitions, collection management, bers: tory, democracy, freedom, and economic op- and training of museum staff. (A) The Secretary of the Smithsonian In- portunity of the United States. SEC. 5. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. stitution. (2) There exists no national museum with- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (B) The Under Secretary of Museums and in the Smithsonian Institution that is de- within the Smithsonian Institution a Board Research of the Smithsonian Institution. voted to the documentation and explication of Trustees of the Museum with the duties, (C) The chair of the Smithsonian National of Latino life, art, history, and culture. powers, and authority specified in this sec- Latino Board. (3) The establishment of the National Mu- tion. (D) One member of the Board of Regents, seum of the American Latino will be con- (b) DUTIES.— appointed by the Board of Regents. sistent with the purposes of the Smithsonian (1) IN GENERAL.—The Board of Trustees— (E) Two Members of Congress, 1 from each Institution, created by Congress in 1846, ‘‘for (A) shall— political party, designated by the Congres- the increase and diffusion of knowledge’’. (i) make recommendations to the Board of sional Hispanic Caucus and the Congres- (4) The National Museum of the American Regents concerning the location, planning, sional Hispanic Conference. Latino— design, and construction of the Museum; (F) Thirteen individuals who shall be ap- (A) will be the keystone for people in the (ii) recommend annual operating budgets pointed by the Board of Regents after taking United States and other Smithsonian Insti- for the Museum to the Board of Regents; into consideration— tution visitors to learn about Latino con- (iii) adopt bylaws for the Board of Trust- (i) efforts to have a politically and geo- tributions to life, art, history, and culture in ees; graphically diverse representation on the the United States at its signature location (iv) report annually to the Board of Re- Board of Trustees reflecting States and terri- on the National Mall; and gents on the acquisition, disposition, and tories with significant Latino populations;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:39 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.007 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3865 (ii) individuals recommended by members ees. The Secretary may appoint an interim (A) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; and of the Board of Trustees; and Director to oversee the initial activity of es- (B) such sums as may be necessary for fis- (iii) individuals recommended by organiza- tablishing the Museum until a permanent cal year 2022 and each succeeding fiscal year. tions and entities that are committed to the Director is selected. SEC. 8. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN advancement of knowledge of Latino life, (2) DUTIES.—The Director shall manage the LATINO BUILDING AND SUPPORT FA- art, history, and culture. Museum subject to the policies of the Board CILITIES. (3) INITIAL APPOINTMENTS.—The Board of of Regents and the Board of Trustees. (a) IN GENERAL.— Regents shall make initial appointments to (b) STAFF.—The Secretary may appoint 2 (1) LOCATION.— the Board of Trustees under paragraph (2) additional employees to serve under the Di- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 24 months not later than 180 days after the date of en- rector, except that such additional employ- after the date of the enactment of this Act, actment of this Act. ees may be appointed without regard to the the Board of Regents shall designate a site (d) TERMS OF SERVICE.— provisions of title 5, United States Code, gov- for the Museum. (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in this erning appointments in the competitive (B) SITES FOR CONSIDERATION.—In desig- subsection, each appointed member of the service. nating a site under subparagraph (A), the Board of Trustees shall be appointed for a (c) PAY.—The employees appointed by the Board of Regents shall select from among term of 3 years. Secretary under subsection (b) may be paid the following sites in the District of Colum- (2) INITIAL APPOINTEES.—As designated by without regard to the provisions of chapter bia: the Board of Regents at the time of appoint- 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, (i) The Arts and Industries Building of the ment, of the voting members first appointed United States Code, relating to classification Smithsonian Institution, located on the Na- under subparagraph (F) of subsection (c)(2)— of positions and General Schedule pay rates. tional Mall at 900 Jefferson Drive, South- (A) Five members shall be appointed for a SEC. 7. EDUCATIONAL AND LIAISON PROGRAMS. west, Washington, District of Columbia. term of 1 year; (a) IN GENERAL.— (ii) A vacant area bounded by Independence (B) Four members shall be appointed for a (1) PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED.—The Director Avenue, Jefferson Drive, Raoul Wallenberg term of 2 years; and of the Museum may carry out educational Place, and 14th Street Southwest, currently (C) Four members shall be appointed for a and liaison programs in support of the goals under the jurisdiction of the National Park term of 3 years. of the Museum. Service. (3) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member of the (2) SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out (iii) The area bounded by 3rd Street and 1st Board of Trustees may be reappointed, ex- this section, the Director shall— Street, Northwest and Constitution Avenue cept that no individual may serve on the (A) carry out educational programs relat- and Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, as Board of Trustees for a total of more than 2 ing to Latino life, art, history, and culture, measured from curb to curb, currently under full terms. For purposes of this paragraph, including— the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Cap- the number of terms an individual serves on (i) programs using digital, electronic, and itol. the Board of Trustees shall not include any interactive technologies; and (iv) The facility and grounds on the Na- portion of a term for which an individual is (ii) programs carried out in collaboration tional Mall between 12th and 14th Streets, appointed to fill a vacancy under paragraph with elementary schools, secondary schools, Southwest, and Jefferson Drive and Inde- (4)(B). and postsecondary schools; and pendence Avenue, Southwest, currently (4) VACANCIES.— (B) consult with the Director of the Insti- under the jurisdiction of the Department of (A) IN GENERAL.—A vacancy on the Board tute of Museum and Library Services con- Agriculture. of Trustees— cerning the grant programs carried out (v) Any other appropriate location as iden- (i) shall not affect the powers of the Board under subsection (b). tified by the Board of Trustees or Board of of Trustees; and (b) GRANT PROGRAMS.— Regents. (ii) shall be filled in the same manner as (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Insti- (C) TRANSFER TO SMITHSONIAN INSTITU- the original appointment was made. tute of Museum and Library Services, in con- TION.—Except with respect to a site de- (B) TERM.—Any member of the Board of sultation with the Board of Trustees and the scribed in clause (i) of subparagraph (B), if Trustees appointed to fill a vacancy occur- Director of the Museum, shall establish and the site designated for the Museum is in an ring before the expiration of the term for carry out— area that is under the administrative juris- which the member’s predecessor was ap- (A) a grant program with the purpose of diction of another Federal entity, as soon as pointed shall be appointed for the remainder improving operations, care of collections, practicable after the date on which the des- of that term. culturally appropriate public outreach, and ignation is made, the head of the Federal en- (e) COMPENSATION.— development of professional management at tity shall transfer to the Smithsonian Insti- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in American Latino museums; tution administrative jurisdiction over the paragraph (2), a member of the Board of (B) a grant program with the purpose of area selected for the site of the Museum. Trustees shall serve without pay. providing internship and fellowship opportu- (D) CONSULTATION.—The Board of Regents (2) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—A member of the nities at American Latino museums; shall carry out its duties under this para- Board of Trustees shall be allowed travel ex- (C) a scholarship program, in partnership graph in consultation with the following: penses, including per diem in lieu of subsist- with Hispanic-serving institutions, minority- (i) The Chair of the National Capital Plan- ence, at rates authorized for an employee of serving institutions, historically black col- ning Commission. an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of leges and universities, and other institutions (ii) The Chair of the Commission of Fine title 5, United States Code, while away from of higher education, with the purpose of as- Arts. the home or regular place of business of the sisting individuals who are pursuing careers (iii) The Chair and Vice Chair of the Com- member in the performance of the duties of or carrying out studies in the arts, human- mission referred to in section 9. the Board of Trustees. ities, and sciences in the study of American (iv) The Chair of the Building and Site (f) CHAIRPERSON.—By a majority vote of its Latino life, art, history, and culture; Subcommittee of the Commission referred to voting members, the Board of Trustees shall (D) in cooperation with other museums, in section 9. elect a chairperson from its members. historical societies, and educational institu- (v) The Chair and ranking minority mem- (g) MEETINGS.— tions, a grant program with the purpose of ber of each of the following Committees: (1) IN GENERAL.—The Board of Trustees promoting the understanding of the Latin (I) The Committee on Rules and Adminis- shall meet at the call of the chairperson or American diaspora in the United States; and tration of the Senate. on the written request of a majority of the (E) a grant program under which an Amer- (II) The Committee on House Administra- voting members of the Board of Trustees, ican Latino museum (including a nonprofit tion of the House of Representatives. but not fewer than twice each year. education organization the primary mission (III) The Committee on Transportation and (2) MEETING FORMAT.—Regularly scheduled of which is to promote the study of the Latin Infrastructure of the House of Representa- meetings and special meetings may be con- American diaspora in the United States) tives. ducted in-person, telephonically, electroni- may use funds provided under the grant to (IV) The Committee on Appropriations of cally, or by any means appropriate as deter- increase an endowment fund established by the House of Representatives. mined by the chairperson. the museum (or organization) as of October (V) The Committee on Appropriations of (h) QUORUM.—A majority of the voting 1, 2020, for the purposes of enhancing edu- the Senate. members of the Board of Trustees holding of- cational programming, and maintaining and (vi) The Architect of the Capitol. fice shall constitute a quorum for the pur- operating traveling educational exhibits. (2) SIZE OF BUILDING.—The building con- pose of conducting business, but a lesser (2) CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF MU- structed or modified to serve as the Museum number may receive information on behalf of SEUM.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘Amer- shall occupy no less than the recommended the Board of Trustees. ican Latino museum’’ does not include the square footage set forth in the report sub- SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF MUSEUM. Museum. mitted by the Commission to Study the Po- (a) DIRECTOR.— (3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— tential Creation of a National Museum of the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Museum shall have a There are authorized to be appropriated to American Latino established under section Director who shall be appointed by the Sec- the Institute of Museum and Library Serv- 333 of the Consolidated Natural Resources retary in consultation with Board of Trust- ices to carry out this subsection— Act of 2008 (110 Public Law 229; 122 Stat. 784).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:39 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY7.002 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 27, 2020 (3) CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING.—The Board In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution Federal and non-Federal funds in con- of Regents, in consultation with the Board of Task Force on Latino Issues issued a structing the museum and support fa- Trustees and other appropriate Federal and report, titled, ‘‘Willful Neglect: The cilities. local agencies is authorized to prepare plans, Smithsonian Institution and U.S. design, and construct a building or modify Let me remind my colleagues of the an existing building for the Museum, which Latinos.’’ This report concluded that history of the National Museum of Af- shall be located at the site selected by the ‘‘because of both indigenous roots and rican American History and Culture, Board of Regents under this subsection. Spanish heritage, Latinos predate the which opened in 2016. This history (4) NONAPPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS RELAT- British in the Americas. They have stretches back to 1988, 28 long years. ING TO MONUMENTS, COMMEMORATIVE, AND contributed significantly to every And it took 16 years since the legisla- OTHER WORKS ON THE NATIONAL MALL.—Chap- phase and aspect of American history tion establishing the museum for the ter 89 of title 40, United States Code, shall and culture. Yet the Smithsonian In- museum to open its doors. not apply with respect to the Museum. stitution almost entirely excludes and (b) COST SHARING.—The Board of Regents Passage of this bill today is not the shall pay— ignores Latinos in nearly every aspect first step in realizing the creation of (1) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out of its operations.’’ the National Museum of the American this section from Federal funds; and In 2003, our former colleague Rep- Latino, nor is it the final step, but it is (2) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out resentative Xavier Becerra introduced an important milestone on a decades’- this section from non-Federal sources. a bill to establish a Commission to long journey and the culmination of (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Study the Potential Creation of the years of effort and advocacy by Rep- There are authorized to be appropriated such National Museum of the American resentative SERRANO, my Hispanic Cau- sums as are necessary to carry out this sec- Latino. Language establishing this tion. cus colleagues, and countless outside Commission was finally enacted in advocates. SEC. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMISSION. 2008. The Latino community represents In carrying out their duties under this Act, In 2011, the Commission to Study the one-sixth of the American population. the Board of Trustees and the Board of Re- Potential Creation of the National Mu- Latinos are an integral part of our his- gents shall take into consideration the re- seum of the American Latino issued its tory and culture and have been at the ports and plans submitted by the Commis- report. The Commission reported that center of American progress for genera- sion to Study the Potential Creation of a Na- ‘‘the time has come for the creation of tions. And yet, study after study has tional Museum of the American Latino es- the new museum on The National tablished under section 333 of the Consoli- shown that the story of this commu- Mall’’ that ‘‘reflects the contributions nity within the broader scope of Amer- dated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (110 Pub- of Latinos in every aspect of American lic Law 229; 122 Stat. 784). ican history has not been told. history and culture.’’ Passage of H.R. 2420 brings us closer SEC. 10. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT COMPLI- Since then, our colleague, Represent- ANCE. to being able to tell this story, a story ´ Authority under this Act to enter into con- ative JOSE SERRANO, has carried this intertwined with the very history of tracts or to make payments shall be effec- legislation, and fought tirelessly to en- our country. This is a story that de- tive in any fiscal year only to the extent pro- sure American Latinos, our history, serves to be honored and recognized. vided in advance in an appropriations Act. our culture, and our contributions to Madam Speaker, I urge my col- SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. this Nation are recognized on The Na- leagues to support this H.R. 2420, and (a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to tional Mall. for my colleagues in the Senate to pass be appropriated to the Smithsonian Institu- Representative SERRANO has spent a it quickly and send it to the President tion to carry out this Act, other than sec- career championing the civil rights and for his signature so that we can begin tions 7(b) and 8— civil liberties of all Americans; first, in the journey of realizing this important (1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; and the New York State Assembly, where (2) such sums as are necessary for each fis- addition to the story of all Americans. he served for 16 years, and then in the cal year thereafter. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- House, where he served for 30 years. He (b) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts appropriated ance of my time. pursuant to the authorization of appropria- has educated us on everything from tions under subsection (a) shall remain Puerto Rico to New York, to the story HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, available until expended. of American Latinos, to, yes, a little COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, Washington, DC, June 22, 2020. (c) USE OF FUNDS FOR FUNDRAISING.— bit of Sinatra, too. Amounts appropriated pursuant to the au- HON. ZOE LOFGREN, I remember a committee hearing last Chair, Committee on House Administration, thorization under this section may be used year, shortly after Representative to conduct fundraising in support of the Mu- House of Representatives, Washington DC. seum from private sources. SERRANO announced his retirement, DEAR CHAIR LOFGREN: In recognition of the where he told the committee: ‘‘If you goal of expediting consideration of H.R. 2420, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- want to give me a going away present the ‘‘National Museum of the American ant to the rule, the gentleman from that I will cherish forever, give me a Latino Act,’’ the Committee on Natural Re- California (Mr. AGUILAR) and the gen- museum.’’ sources agrees to waive formal consideration tleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY It is true that there are plans to open of the bill as to provisions that fall within DAVIS) each will control 20 minutes. the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on the Molina Family Latino Gallery at Natural Resources. The Chair recognizes the gentleman the American History Museum, which from California. The Committee on Natural Resources is a step in the right direction. But to takes this action with the mutual under- GENERAL LEAVE once again quote Representative standing that, in doing so, we do not waive Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I SERRANO: ‘‘No matter how hard we try, any jurisdiction over the subject matter con- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- hundreds of years of history, art, and tained in this or similar legislation, and that bers may have 5 legislative days in culture cannot be contained in one the Committee will be appropriately con- which to revise and extend their re- 4,500-square-foot exhibit. We deserve a sulted and involved as the bill or similar leg- marks and to insert extraneous mate- islation moves forward so that we may ad- dedicated museum of our own in the dress any remaining issues within our juris- rial on H.R. 2420. heart of Washington, D.C. We need a diction. Our Committee also reserves the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Latino Museum.’’ right to seek appointment of conferees to objection to the request of the gen- Mr. SERRANO is right: We need a any House-Senate conference involving this tleman from California? Latino Museum. or similar legislation. There was no objection. H.R. 2420 follows the plan for the cre- Thank you for agreeing to include our ex- Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I ation of the National Museum of Afri- change of letters in the Congressional yield myself such time as I may con- can American History and Culture. It Record. I appreciate your cooperation re- sume. would establish the position of direc- garding this legislation and look forward to Madam Speaker, this bill and the cre- tor, as well as board of trustees, and continuing to work with you as this measure moves through the legislative process. ation of the National Museum of the follows the successful cost-sharing Sincerely, American Latino has traveled a long framework of the National Museum of RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA, road, stretching back to 1994 and, legis- African American History and Culture Chair, latively, back to 2003, 17 years ago. by providing for a 50/50 split between House Natural Resources Committee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:39 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY7.002 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3867 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I recognize that this bill contains provi- merous facilities. In fact, Chairperson COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, sions that fall within the jurisdiction of the LOFGREN and I sent a letter last fall to Washington, DC, June 22, 2020. Committee on Transportation and Infra- appropriators asking for robust funding ´ Hon. RAUL GRIJALVA, structure. I appreciate your Committee’s to address the Smithsonian’s current Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, willingness to be discharged from further maintenance and repair needs, which House of Representatives, Washington, DC. consideration of H.R. 2420 and acknowledge DEAR CHAIRMAN GRIJALVA: Thank you for that this discharge is not a waiver of future have now reached nearly $1 billion. your letter regarding H.R. 2420, the National jurisdictional claims by the Committee on The lack of upkeep has led to dam- Museum of the American Latino Act. This Transportation and Infrastructure over this aged collections and building closures. bill was referred primarily to the Committee subject matter and will not prejudice your It is concerning to me to hear how on House Administration, with additional re- Committee with respect to the appointment much the Smithsonian is struggling to ferrals to the Committee on Natural Re- of conferees if this were to be necessary. take care of their current facilities, sources and the Committee on Transpor- I would be pleased to include your letter not to mention the possibility of cre- tation and Infrastructure. and this response in the Congressional ating new ones. I recognize that this bill contains provi- Record during floor consideration of H.R. This brings me to another concern: sions that fall within the jurisdiction of the 2420. the cost of a new museum. And the Committee on Natural Resources. I appre- Sincerely, most recent Smithsonian museum con- ciate your Committee’s willingness to be dis- ZOE LOFGREN, charged from further consideration of H.R. Chairperson. structed, the National Museum of Afri- can American History and Culture, 2420 and acknowledge that this discharge is Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. not a waiver of future jurisdictional claims truly a work of art and history, cost Madam Speaker, I yield myself such by the Committee on Natural Resources over $555 million. That was nearly $200 mil- time as I may consume. this subject matter and will not prejudice lion more than the Commission esti- I, too, agree with my friend from your Committee with respect to the appoint- mated. ment of conferees if this were to be nec- California: Mr. SERRANO was right. Given the current billion-dollar essary. This is something we need to do. backlog, costs are always important to I would be pleased to include your letter And I will probably catch some flack consider, particularly as we envision and this response in the Congressional for it later from him, but I have to say Record during floor consideration of H.R. what museums will look like in a post- Mr. AGUILAR is correct: We ought to do pandemic America. I bring these costs 2420. something to honor the Latino commu- Sincerely, up, not to say this is an impossible ZOE LOFGREN, nity that has made our country the task ahead of us; it is to make sure Chairperson. greatest country in the history of the that we learn from the mistakes of the world. previous cultural giants like the last COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND Madam Speaker, I rise today to sup- museum that was built. As we look at INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REP- port the underlying legislation that the contributions of Latinos, we need RESENTATIVES, would create the first Smithsonian mu- Washington, DC, June 23, 2020. to be realistic about the current re- seum honoring Latinos. Again, our straints of the Smithsonian. Hon. ZOE LOFGREN, country would not be what it is today Chairperson, Committee on House Administra- Additionally, I am glad this legisla- tion, House of Representatives, Washington, without their contributions. tion includes a provision requiring all DC. More than 18 percent of our popu- political viewpoints to be represented, DEAR CHAIRPERSON LOFGREN: I write con- lation is Latino. Sixteen percent of the because I believe it is important we re- cerning H.R. 2420, the National Museum of men and women serving in our military spect our diversity and all cultures the American Latino Act. There are certain heroically are Latino. You don’t have throughout the Smithsonian. No provisions in this legislation that fall within to look too far to see their contribu- Smithsonian, no museum in America, the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on tion to the brave men and women in should put a political litmus test on Transportation and Infrastructure. In order to expedite floor consideration of our police forces throughout this Na- what Americans get to learn from. This H.R. 2420, the Committee on Transportation tion. Also, every essential workforce is what makes our country great. and Infrastructure agrees to forgo action on that we see in America today is popu- Madam Speaker, I hope the Smithso- the bill. However, this is conditional on our lated with hardworking American nian Institute takes my concerns seri- mutual understanding that forgoing consid- Latinos. I would also be remiss if I ously as this great initiative moves eration of the bill would not prejudice the didn’t mention, of course, a third of forward, and I reserve the balance of Committee with respect to the appointment Major League Baseball players are my time. of conferees or to any future jurisdictional Latino. Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I claim over the subject matters contained in And, unfortunately, we are not going yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from the bill or similar legislation that fall within California (Mr. CA´ RDENAS), a strong the Committee’s Rule X jurisdiction. I also to get to see who would win the Con- gressional Baseball Game this year. I supporter of the legislation. request that you urge the Speaker to name Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. members of this Committee to any con- think it was our year; I truly do. And ference committee which is named to con- I do certainly miss being able to jaw Madam Speaker, I also yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. sider such provisions. with my good friends, Mr. AGUILAR and CA´ RDENAS). Please place a copy of this letter and your Mr. CA´ RDENAS, while they came up to Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Madam Speaker, it response acknowledging our jurisdictional the plate while I was playing catcher in interest into the committee report on H.R. is unusual, but look at this bipartisan that game. And I will tell you, the 2420 and into the Congressional Record dur- effort together here. This is an amaz- Latino contribution to Congressional ing consideration of the measure on the ing moment. baseball has led to many more vic- House floor. As mentioned, our colleague, JOSE´ Sincerely, tories than I would have liked, because SERRANO, has been a champion on this PETER A. DEFAZIO, I would like to win again this year. cause for many years, and I miss him Chair. Earlier this year, the House Adminis- dearly, and I look forward to seeing tration Committee had a hearing on him very, very soon. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the possibility of creating this museum COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, There are more than 58 million rea- Washington, DC, June 24, 2020. to specifically honor Latinos. This was sons why we need a National Museum Hon. PETER A. DEFAZIO, an important step that hasn’t been of the American Latino: Chairman, Committee on Transportation and done on other issues that we face in Since the founding of our great Na- Infrastructure, House of Representatives, this Congress, because hearings give us tion, Latinos have been largely invis- Washington, DC. an opportunity to ask important ques- ible and excluded from the history DEAR CHAIRMAN DEFAZIO: Thank you for tions about the complexities of cre- books. your letter regarding H.R. 2420, the National ating a world-class museum. And I am, Our community has been used as Museum of the American Latino Act. This bill was referred primarily to the Committee again, glad Chairperson LOFGREN led scapegoats for the problems America on House Administration, with additional re- the effort in getting this done. faces. ferrals to the Committee on Natural Re- At the hearing, we discussed the We are looked at as ‘‘others,’’ and sources and the Committee on Transpor- Smithsonian’s current struggles in have been made to feel like outsiders tation and Infrastructure. handling the maintenance of their nu- in our own country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY7.004 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 27, 2020 b 1015 Chavez remained committed to non- committee on Legislative Branch Ap- The root of this problem stems from violence while fighting for farm- propriations. a lack of knowledge of and apprecia- workers’ rights, workers who were Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Madam tion for Latino contributions to Amer- maimed or died while working in the Speaker, I thank the gentleman for ica’s success. fields and cast aside like forgotten yielding. Now, more than ever, when Latinos fruit by farmowners. Dolores and Cesar I rise today in support of the Na- are being vilified and spoken of as ‘‘less prevailed by establishing the first tional Museum of the American Latino than,’’ the American people deserve to farmworkers union in the United Act. learn the truth of our history and our States, forever changing the course of The National Mall is the most-visited heritage. The American Latino Mu- this Nation for the better. national park, with over 25 million seum is essential to sharing the stories There are countless stories of Amer- visitors each year. It is nicknamed and the journey of Latinos in America. ican Latinos; stories of perseverance, ‘‘America’s front yard.’’ It is a testa- From America’s original sin of Native dedication, and beating the odds to ment to the accomplishments, history, American genocide, the American Civil achieve their dreams; like the story of and diversity of the people that make War, and through the civil rights my friend and astronaut Jose Her- up these United States of America. movement, to the horrors of the deadly nandez. Jose grew up in a poor farm- However, there are almost 60 million El Paso shooting, where 23 people were worker family. As a child, he would Americans whose stories, contribu- killed at the hands of a murderer who work in the fields before sunrise and tions, and traditions do not have a drove hundreds of miles with the sole look up at the stars, dreaming of going platform or a spotlight here. Millions intent of killing as many Mexicans as to space. Jose followed that dream of us, both Mexican Americans like me, possible; we must teach our entire his- through his college career as a sci- and people of other heritages, value tory, the beautiful, the glorious, and entist and engineer. His journey took those contributions to our Union and the horrors and the injustices. Our him from the fields of California as a want to see that platform become part story is the story of the United States farmworker to the NASA space pro- of our country’s message. of America. gram. Jose applied to the NASA space Let me say, I so believe this spotlight If we truly want to build a country program 13 times, to be rejected 12 needs to happen, in part, because my that works for everyone, we must start times. After his thirteenth attempt, he generation of Hispanics, we didn’t have by including everyone. We owe it to was finally accepted into the program the Spanish language passed on to us, ourselves and our children to learn and fulfilled his childhood dream, be- in part, because it wasn’t popular to about Latino history in America. That coming the first astronaut to commu- tout that. Now, more than ever, most is exactly what museums are for: To nicate back to Earth in Spanish from of us have had to learn it through teach and inspire. And for years, I, space. Jose’s story is a story of perse- things like wonderful products, or in along with Congressmembers SERRANO, verance, dedication, and unshakeable college, or in high school, which is awe- HURD, SA´ NCHEZ, ROYBAL-ALLARD, will. Jose’s inspiring story deserves to some; but I want to see that pride of AGUILAR and many others have worked be heard and shared so that every passing that language down and pre- tirelessly to gain bipartisan support in child, regardless of race or personal serving the culture, as it is an Amer- finally establishing a Latino Museum. circumstances, can achieve his or her ican culture; and what better oppor- We understand its symbolic and histor- dreams. Like little Joaquin, or Jimena, tunity would we have than to highlight ical significance for our country. or little Sky, or little Sage; they de- it here in America’s front yard. Latinos make up 17 percent—more serve those inspirations to see some- The story of the American Latino is than 58 million people—of the United body who looks like them achieve their woven into the fabric of this Nation. States population, and they are the dreams. Latinos have fought in every U.S. war largest and fastest growing ethnic A National Latino Museum is a fit- since the American Revolution and set- group in America. Hispanic Americans ting and appropriate way for all Ameri- tled in parts of the United States be- contribute more than $2.3 trillion to cans to celebrate and learn the truth fore the arrival of Pilgrims at Plym- the United States economy every year. about how Latinos have contributed to outh Rock. That GDP would make itself a country our great country; to honor Latinos Latinos are a crucial part of the of the eighth largest economy in the who are on the frontlines and who, lit- American identity. There are those of world. People like my brother-in-law erally, gave their lives in service of our us who have explored space, like astro- who was born in Mexico, served in the Nation. A Smithsonian museum dedi- naut Ellen Ochoa. We’ve brought inno- United States Army, and was shot and cated to Latino history and culture vation to the world, like inventor wounded while fighting for our country would educate the American public on Elena Medo. We have done things that in Vietnam. His story deserves to be the stories of American Latinos that few other athletes in the world could heard. Today, there are more than are excluded from our museums, do, like baseball legend Edgar Martinez 200,000 Hispanic Active-Duty service- schools, and history books. of my home State in Washington, the members serving in the United States The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Seattle Mariners. And I am proud to Armed Forces. Sixty Hispanic Ameri- time of the gentleman has expired. note personally that we have helped cans have received the Congressional Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. shape our Nation’s laws by serving in Medal of Honor, the highest award for Madam Speaker, I yield an additional Congress. valor in action against an enemy force 30 seconds to the gentleman from Cali- I have had the amazing opportunity that can be bestowed on an individual fornia. to be the first and only Hispanic Mem- serving in the Armed Forces of the Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Madam Speaker, it ber of Congress, House or Senate, to United States of America. is time we establish a national museum have served from Washington State. I Our story is America’s story, and devoted to American Latino history would like to highlight that it was my Latino history is American history. and culture. We are a great Nation, but predominantly White, smaller corner Latino leaders were key players during this Nation is incomplete without giv- of what I will call the best part of the the U.S. civil rights movement. Histor- ing the honor and respect that every Pacific Northwest that bestowed upon ical movements like the Chicano civil single community deserves. me this amazing honor. rights and labor movements, which in- I thank my colleagues for this oppor- Hispanic Americans represent the cluded some of the largest student tunity to share this beautiful moment heart of the American Dream: Strong walkouts in American history, are not with all of America so that we can family values, amazing work ethic, taught in our classrooms. Americans make this museum real. strong faith in community and in like Dolores Huerta, who was beaten Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. civics. My first or second term here I within an inch of her life, and Navy Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to remember walking down the National veteran Cesar Chavez, have been in- the gentlewoman from Washington Mall and seeing a protest, and it was a strumental in securing American work- (Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER), the Latino very peaceful protest, unlike some that ers’ rights. In the face of relentless leader in the Republican Conference I have seen. It was families, and they brutality and adversity, Huerta and and the ranking member of the Sub- were walking side-by-side, and they

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.011 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3869 were wrapping themselves in the Amer- the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HURD), And another organization critical to ican flag. To me, they represent the my good friend, a gentleman who has the success of this initiative, Friends best of us. been leading on Latino issues in our of the American Latino, whose chair, I look forward to visiting the Na- Republican Conference, and someone Danny Vargas, vice chair, Ivette tional Museum of the American Latino who bravely served our country in the Fernandez, and CEO, Estuardo Rodri- and sharing these stories with my chil- CIA, but also, will be greatly missed in guez, have toiled to make this a re- dren, these American stories. this institution. ality. Madam Speaker, I urge adoption of Mr. HURD of Texas. Madam Speaker, Today, Congress gets to fulfill the this legislation. I thank the gentleman for yielding. work of these folks and many more. If Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I Latinos became the largest ethnic we want to understand this experiment yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from group in the United States in 2008 and, we call America, then we must under- Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA), a key advo- well before 2060, will make up 25 per- stand ourselves, and we can’t do that cate and champion of this legislation, cent of the American population. In unless we understand all of our Na- and chairman of the Natural Resources spite of their essential relevance to our tion’s history. Committee. country’s intellectual and cultural life, I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, I the task force that the gentleman from on this landmark piece of legislation. I thank the gentleman for yielding to California spoke about that was com- am proud to associate my name with give me an opportunity to speak on be- missioned in 1994 by the secretary of Ranking Member DAVIS, who has been half of H.R. 2420, legislation introduced the Smithsonian Institution found a champion of this, to see this go to by our esteemed friend and colleague, that, ‘‘U.S. Latinos and Latinas are the fruition, and the distinguished gentle- the gentleman from New York (Mr. only major contributor to American men from California (Mr. AGUILAR), my SERRANO), a pioneer and a powerful ad- civilization still uncelebrated by any good friend, and the gentleman from vocate for Latino people in his time in specific, systemic, permanent effort in California (Mr. CA´ RDENAS), and, of this Congress. And the whole Nation, this country’s major cultural institu- course, the distinguished gentleman tion.’’ We are rectifying this situation all Americans have benefited from his from New York (Mr. SERRANO). work, and we are all grateful for what today. b 1030 he has done for many people in this The National Mall is America’s front country. yard, and it draws millions of visitors Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I I have a brief story. You will hear a every year to some of the best muse- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from lot about the statistical importance ums and monuments that honor our Maryland (Mr. HOYER), the majority and the history that needs to be told, most revered citizens. Half of all Amer- leader of our Caucus and an incredible but I have a brief story. You know, I icans will visit the National Mall in advocate and supporter for years of am a first-generation American cit- their lifetime, but there is nothing to this piece of legislation. izen. My parents migrated and immi- the American Latino. To fully under- Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I grated into this country with the dis- stand American history, we need a mu- thank the gentleman for yielding. tinct goal of giving their kids a chance. seum for the American Latino and I join my colleague, Mr. AGUILAR, And to that end, they did. But, see, my Latina. and I thank him and Mr. DAVIS for story is not unique, nor is it, for that Historian Dr. Peter Stearns has said: bringing this to the floor. matter, extraordinary. It is the story ‘‘History helps us understand people Madam Speaker, I echo but I will not and societies, helps us understand that binds all the diversity of Latinos repeat all the words of the gentleman change and how the society we live in together, a shared experience and a from Texas (Mr. HURD), who has been a came to be. History contributes to shared demand for respect, fairness, real leader in this House. I thank him moral understanding, provides iden- and to be treated as equals. for his remarks and his acknowledg- tity, and studying it is essential for The Latino Museum, this vote, comes ment of the importance of the Latina good citizenship.’’ At a time of intense at a time of forced divisions in this and Latino population to our country public debate about whitewashing his- country, attempts to demonize and and the contributions they have made. tory, we should jump at the chance to marginalize Latinos by the highest Madam Speaker, I want to rise and collect, present, and protect in one voice in this land. Our American his- thank Representative SERRANO and the place artifacts, stories, and collections tory and identity are also Latino his- Congressional Hispanic Caucus for that reflect our entire history. leading this effort. tory and identity and, through this his- The National Museum of African As the Speaker knows, Mr. SERRANO tory, the United States exists. American History and Culture had one is one of my closest friends. The dean Latino history, like American his- million visitors in its first 4 months. If of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus tory, is ongoing, it is evolving, but to this is any indication of the potential has been one of the most effective and tell the full stories, the scars, the cur- success for a museum of the American hardworking Members of this House, rent wounds, the changes, the unsung Latino, this investment will be well and he will be missed next year when leaders in all arenas, with that story worth it. also comes hope. And today and tomor- Many incredible people have fought he retires after 30 years representing row, as we honor our great friend and to bring to life the idea of a national New Yorkers. He has been and will con- leader and beacon, John Lewis, here at museum for the American Latino. tinue to be a dear, dear friend. the Capitol, for being the person that Robert McCormick Adams, secretary This is also a very meaningful day he was, and a great American—you of the Smithsonian Institution, com- for all the members of the Hispanic know, my proudest moment and privi- missioned the 1994 task force. Caucus, including our colleague and lege was to be arrested with him in a Raul Yzaguirre chaired the task friend, Representative LUCILLE ROY- civil disobedience protest on behalf of force, with his vice chair Mari Carmen, BAL-ALLARD, whose father, Ed Roybal, immigrants, DACA recipients, and and they have been fighting for this was a dear friend of mine and on whose their families. museum for 25 years. committee I served, and who was the So today, we are voting for 2420, and In 2004, my friend and former col- founder of the caucus, with others. It we are saying ‘‘yes’’ to the Latino Mu- league, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, along started with five members in 1976. seum, but I think, more importantly, with another former colleague, Xavier Today, it has 38 members. this ‘‘yes’’ vote by Congress is also a Becerra, first introduced legislation to I am proud to join Representative vote that extends respect, provides ac- establish the museum. SERRANO and the Congressional His- knowledgment, provides equity, and Henry Munoz, a fellow San Antonian, panic Caucus on this bill and bring it begins to tell the story of all Ameri- served faithfully as chairman for the to the floor today. cans in this country. National Museum of the American For more than 500 years, half a mil- Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote Latino Commission with his vice chair, lennium, Latinos have been a part of on this legislation. Susan Gonzales from California. They our American story. Through medicine, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. authored a report on how to achieve education, innovation, public service, Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to this vision. the military, athletics, and the arts,

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I thank him again for his leader- the American Latino is so critical and Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I ship. appropriate. I know that it will be a yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman In the opening findings of this legis- wonderful addition to the Smithsonian from Texas (Ms. GARCIA). lation, it says: ‘‘The United States is a Institution and our National Mall. Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speak- symbol of democracy, freedom, and At a time, Madam Speaker, when er, first, I want to thank the gen- economic opportunity around the many people, including in our govern- tleman from California (Mr. AGUILAR), world, and the legacy of Latinos is ment at the highest levels, denigrate, and all those founding mothers and fa- deeply rooted in the very fabric of the discriminate, and target Latinos, we thers who, many years ago, thought history, democracy, freedom, and eco- need this museum to recognize the about this museum and how important nomic opportunity of the United service and the extraordinary assets it would be to add to the fabric of our States.’’ that the Latino community has country in our own backyard, an Amer- It is long overdue for our memory to brought to America. ican Latino museum. be able to reflect that that is true I hope my colleagues on both sides of I stand here today, proudly, because I across this Nation. the aisle will join me in supporting this still remember in 2014 hosting a recep- I have had the privilege in Texas to bill, as I believe they will. tion for the museum to try to raise count as some very dear friends the en- I look forward to the day when we money, to try to raise awareness, to tire Hispanic-Latin community, and it can walk through the doors of the make sure that people understood why is in their name so many heroes and Smithsonian’s newest museum and ex- it was so needed. sheroes in our community walked perience the full richness and diversity So, I stand proudly today to support alongside so many of us for justice of of Latino cultures and how they have this bill, because, as Latinos, 60 million any kind. helped to make America great. strong and growing, we have a place to I have had the privilege of going with Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. be, and that is in the museum. members of the Hispanic Caucus to Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance Latinos contribute billions to our fight against the devastation and das- of my time. economy and are starting more small tardly acts of children in cages and Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I businesses than any group, and during human beings in cages and dis- would inquire how much time remains this pandemic, we have worked essen- respecting those who would want to be on each side. tial jobs that have kept our country equal in this Nation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- moving forward. In addition, I have seen the soldiers tleman from California (Mr. AGUILAR) It is time for Latinos to see our con- in Iraq and Afghanistan who wore the 1 uniform whose family members were has 8 ⁄2 minutes remaining. The gen- tributions, our culture, and our history tleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY reflected in all institutions, including yet not citizens of the United States. I fight along with my brothers and DAVIS) has 7 minutes remaining. the Smithsonian museums. Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I More importantly, it is time for our sisters against the dastardly act of this yield 1 minute to the gentleman from children to come to a museum and see administration to not count undocu- California (Mr. PANETTA). the stories of their own heritage, their mented persons. We know that this Nation was Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I own culture, and their own language. formed in the Constitution by the thank Mr. AGUILAR and Ranking Mem- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- words to ‘‘form a more perfect Union.’’ ber DAVIS for their work in bringing leagues, Democrats and Republicans, How do you have a perfect Union this bill to the floor. to support this very important bill. without the historic recognition of the Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- (English translation of the statement Latino community and how they built port of the National Museum of the made in Spanish is as follows:) the pillars of this Nation? American Latino Act, this bipartisan Latino history is American history. Let me say how exciting it will be for legislation that would establish a new Nuestra historia es historia Ameri- children and others to be able to come museum at the Smithsonian to share cana. there. the Latino American experience, not Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- just with the Nation, but with the Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance tleman for this legislation having world, an experience that we know all of my time. scholarship opportunities for African too well in my district on the central Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I Americans, Hispanics, and others to do coast of California, an experience that yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman their work in the arts. has not been told enough, but one this from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE), a mem- I want to conclude my remarks by country is somewhat familiar with, ber of the Judiciary Committee and a highlighting the respect and friendship sacrificing so much to come to this key advocate for civil rights. of Caesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Lu- country to give their children better Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. ther King. I do that in the recognition lives, living the American Dream, but Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 2 of my good friend Dolores Huerta, as by doing so, contributing so much, not minutes to the gentlewoman from well, who was mentioned previously. just to their families, but to our cul- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). What a fighter for justice. What a tra- ture, to our economy, and, of course, Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, ditional mother, if you will, in her our communities. I thank the gentlemen for allowing me fight and embracing the fight. She By fighting for security abroad in all the privilege of joining my brothers never gave up and never gave in. American wars, to fighting for dignity and sisters in the Hispanic Caucus for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The at home in the grape wars, to influ- really a moment of history in this his- time of the gentlewoman has expired. encing our arts, our agriculture, our toric legislation authored by our dear Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. sciences, and sports, the contributions friend, Congressman SERRANO from Madam Speaker, I yield an additional Latinos have made to American cul- New York, the National Museum of the 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from ture and history are innumerable and American Latino Act. Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). must always be told. Madam Speaker, I have watched Con- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I say this not just because it is de- gressman SERRANO for all the years I thank the gentleman for yielding me served; I say this because Latino his- that he has served, and I do want to the additional time. tory is our history. That is why the take this moment to say what an honor These words are from Dr. Martin Lu- Latino experience should be captured, to have been able to serve with him. ther King: ‘‘I am deeply moved by your

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San Diego, Baton Rouge, Riverside, colleagues to support this legislation You stand today as a living example of Pensacola, Cupertino, and St. Augus- in a very strong bipartisan vote. the Gandhian tradition with its great tine all have the symbol. It is important we celebrate and un- force for social progress.’’ Finally, let me just say this as I derstand the history of the Latino They never met, but I honor both of close. Even the U.S. dollar has had an community in this country and the them, and I honor this museum. impact. When the Spanish explorers de- contributions they have made since the Madam Speaker, I thank the gentle- veloped settlements in the United very beginning of this country and con- men for giving me the opportunity to States, they brought along the trading tinue to make today. speak, and I ask for support of the leg- coins, or Spanish dollars, that were I come from a State, the State of islation. used regularly by the people in that re- Rhode Island, where a very diverse and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. gion. vibrant Latino community has made Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance b 1045 an extraordinary difference in the of my time. State of Rhode Island. We have leaders The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from the Latino community in busi- Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I time of the gentleman has expired. yield 1 minute to the gentleman from ness, in the arts, in politics, and in Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. education. We have been blessed in so California (Mr. CISNEROS). Madam Speaker, I yield the gentleman Mr. CISNEROS. Madam Speaker, I many ways by the extraordinary con- from Texas an additional 30 seconds. tributions of Latinos in Rhode Island thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, in Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- and all throughout our country. 1775, the Spanish dollar was announced This is a wonderful way to celebrate port of the National Museum of the as the first currency with legal use in American Latino Act. that history and honor this great com- the United States, and this was ap- munity. I urge everyone to support the The Latino community has and con- proved by the Continental Congress, tinues to play a pivotal role in the bill. suggested by Thomas Jefferson. Muchisimas gracias a todos. growth and success of the United The design of the American dollar in Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. States. For hundreds of years, Latinos 1792 was based off its Spanish counter- Madam Speaker, it is an honor to be have been at the forefront of the fight part. All you have to do is look at the here to support this project; it is an for justice, equality, and opportunity, dollar sign, and you will see the Span- honor to be able to stand here with my breaking barriers and advancing rights ish influence. colleagues on both sides of the aisle; for all Americans. Again, the Spanish culture has had and it is an honor to give as much time In Orange County, in the 1940s, five an influence, and I certainly ask all as he may consume to the gentleman Members to support this legislation. Mexican-American families challenged from Texas (Mr. HURD), my good friend, Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I school segregation. In the landmark so that he can close out this debate on yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman case of Mendez v. Westminster, they our side. paved the way for desegregating from California (Ms. LEE). Mr. HURD of Texas. Madam Speaker, Ms. LEE of California. Madam schools in California. It influenced the at a time with incredibly divisive poli- Speaker, I rise to support this legisla- historic Brown v. Board of Education tics, we are showing that we can actu- ruling 7 years later. tion—long overdue. I want to say to Congressman ally come together for the betterment People should know this story. From of our society as a whole. SERRANO how I have witnessed his per- education to science and politics to The fact that there have been folks sistence and his commitment, and I art, Latinos and Latinas have been pio- from well over a quarter of a century want to thank the gentleman so much neers, leaders, innovators, and game fighting and toiling to make this a re- for finally getting this bill to the floor changers. Latino history is American ality is an example for all of us. And history. and making it a bipartisan bill. I was born and raised, of course, in El the fact that everybody here today in Madam Speaker, I want to thank Paso, Texas, and the wonderful history this Chamber has an opportunity to Representative SERRANO for cham- of our Latino community finally now, play a small part in that is quite excit- pioning this cause. It deserves a place as a result of this bill, will be brought ing. on The National Mall. forth for the American public and real- I think, 10 years from now, when Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues ly for the public and for the world to there is a 6-year-old kid walking in the to join me in support of the National see and recognize and lift up. new Smithsonian museum for the Museum of the American Latino Act. Madam Speaker, I just want to say to American Latino, and they see some- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Congressman SERRANO, and to all of thing about PETE AGUILAR, it is going Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance those who are supporting this, that the to be an exciting opportunity for me in of my time. beauty of diversity in this country is the future, and I am glad to play a Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I what makes America America. This is small part. yield 1 minute to the gentleman from another step toward achieving that Again, I urge my colleagues to vote Texas (Mr. CUELLAR), another strong perfect Union. All of our young people, ‘‘aye’’ on this landmark piece of legis- advocate of the legislation. everyone throughout the world, need to lation. Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I understand the history and the herit- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. thank the gentleman for yielding. age of the Latino community. Madam Speaker, I certainly hope that I also rise in support of H.R. 2420 for To think that it is going to be now that exhibit honoring PETE AGUILAR is several reasons. part of the Smithsonian on The Mall is not because of winning the Congres- If you look at the impact of the His- just really exciting, and I hope we pass sional Baseball Game, but I would be panic culture here in the United this today in a bipartisan way. glad to see any exhibit honoring many States, all you have to do is go back. I want to thank all of you and thank of our colleagues who have served, and The first language that was ever spo- Congressman SERRANO for giving us the I yield back the balance of my time. ken in the United States, a European privilege to support such a historic ef- Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I language, was Spanish. fort. want to thank the ranking member for The first settlement in the United Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. his support of this legislation, and the States was St. Augustine, Florida. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance gentleman from Texas, who never And if you look at the impact that of my time. misses an opportunity to give shout- the Spanish culture has had on the Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, I outs to San Antonio and the individ- U.S., all you have to do is look at the yield 1 minute to the gentleman from uals associated with this who are from State symbols like the State coats of Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE). San Antonio.

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They have also been at the forefront of through the committee so we can have tory and Culture was enacted in 2003, and every historical moment that has helped shape an opportunity to vote on it. that wonderful museum opened its doors in our way of life, from the fight for labor rights This is truly a bipartisan piece of leg- 2016. to the fight for gay rights. These stories are islation, and I tip my hat to Mr. HURD At the hearing in February I noted that I rep- nearly absent from our textbooks and class- and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER for whip- resent San Jose and Santa Clara county. San rooms, but they are essential to learning who ping votes and getting some colleagues Jose is home to northern California’s largest we are as a Nation. Simply put, Latino history to be supportive as well and, as Mr. Mexican American community. For years, I is American history. HURD mentioned, the Friends of the have seen firsthand how this community, and It has been 26 years since the Smithsonian American Latino Museum, an outside all of the communities in my district embody acknowledged its own lack of Latino represen- group that has been supportive of this the American experience, and the stories that tation with their 1994 report, Willful Neglect. legislation in a key way and stands each tell make the story of America richer and It has been 17 years since former Rep- ready to work with us to accomplish more complete. resentatives Xavier Becerra of California and this mission. Later today we will say honor the life of our As my colleagues have said, the time colleague, the late Representative John Lewis. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida introduced the is now. It is important to pass this At the 50th anniversary of the March on first bill to create a commission to study the piece of legislation. It is important to Washington, John said ‘‘We are one people; potential creation of a Latino Museum and 12 start this process and to recognize the we are only family. We are all living in the years since it became law. rich contributions that Latinos have same house—not just the American house but It has been more than eight years since the made to American history. the world house. And when we finally accept 23-member National Museum of the American Madam Speaker, once again, I would these truths, then we will be able to fulfill Dr. Latino Commission presented a detailed plan just like to urge my colleagues to sup- King’s dream to build a beloved community, a to President Barack Obama and the U.S. Con- port H.R. 2420, as amended, and I yield nation, and a world at peace with itself.’’ gress laying out the blueprint to get us there. back the balance of my time. Telling the stories of Latino Americans is We cannot wait any longer. It is time for Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise in necessary part of building a beloved commu- Congress to act. support of H.R. 2420, as amended. nity. Latinos deserve a dedicated space in the H.R. 2420 would establish the National Mu- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2420 heart of Washington, D.C. where our experi- seum of the American Latino in the Smithso- and take the next step in this important jour- ences can be shared with the world. Today, nian Institution and begin the process of bring- ney. we finally begin the process of setting that ing bricks and mortar reality to the dream of Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today plan into motion. having a museum dedicated to telling another in strong support of H.R. 2420, the National I am proud to have led this effort in the part of the American story. Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipar- House of Representatives during the 116th The genesis of this museum dates to 1994 tisan piece of legislation that will help elevate Congress and my final term in office, along and a Smithsonian task force report titled and promote the stories of the Latino commu- with my colleague WILL HURD of Texas. This ‘‘Willful Neglect: The Smithsonian Institution nity in the United States. was a true team effort. and U.S. Latinos.’’ This report found a serious The Latino community represents over one- underrepresentation of Latinos and their con- sixth of the American population. Their con- I also want to thank my colleagues from tributions to our history at the Smithsonian. tributions to the history of the United States California, TONY CA´RDENAS and PETE AGUILAR, In 2008 a commission was established to throughout the centuries has been both signifi- for their tremendous efforts. From building study the need for a museum. In 2011, the cant and fundamental. Whether it be through record support with 295 bipartisan cosponsors Commission to Study the Potential Creation of their advancements to American innovation, to to leading today’s debate on the House floor. the National Museum of the American Latino serving faithfully and heroically in every Amer- I want to thank Congressional Hispanic issued its report. The Commission reported ican war, the Latino and Latina population has Caucus Chairman JOAQUIN CASTRO and all my that ‘‘the time has come for the creation of a always been steadfast in their commitment to colleagues with the CHC for their steadfast new museum on the National Mall’’ that ‘‘re- the United States and its values. support of this project from the very beginning. flects the contributions of Latinos to every as- Since my appointment to the Smithsonian I want to thank Natural Resources Com- pect of American History and Culture.’’ Board of Regents in 2019, I have continued to mittee Chairman RAU´ L GRIJALVA, Ranking In February, I was pleased to chair a hear- voice my strong support for this legislation, Member DON YOUNG, and Subcommittee ing examining this and other opportunities for and I am proud the Latino community is one Chair DEB HAALAND for their leadership in growth at the Smithsonian. At that hearing, our step closer to finally having their legacy for- holding the first legislative hearing on the bill colleague and sponsor of this legislation, Rep- ever enshrined on the National Mall. last October. resentative JOSE SERRANO testified that Madam Speaker, I congratulate Congress- I want to thank House Administration Chair- ‘‘Latinos have left an indelible mark on our na- man SERRANO and Congressman HURD on person ZOE LOFGREN and Ranking Member tion’s history and helped shape it in ways that their tireless work advancing this legislation, RODNEY DAVIS for favorably reporting the bill most Americans, and even many in our own and I urge all my colleagues to vote yes on out of committee. community, are unaware. We have served in H.R. 2420. Finally, I would especially like to thank every war since the American Revolution, Mr. SERRANO. Madam Speaker, I rise in Speaker NANCY PELOSI and Majority Leader fighting bravely and paying a heavy price on strong support of H.R. 2420, the National Mu- STENY HOYER for their commitment in bringing seum of the American Latino Act. This legisla- behalf of our Nation. We write award-winning this bill before the full House of Representa- tion would establish a National Museum of the Broadway plays and films. We are sports he- tives for a vote today. roes and legends. We have been on the American Latino within the Smithsonian Insti- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2420 frontlines of the fights for civil rights. We have tution on the National Mall in Washington, and help get us one step closer to turning this shaped the music we all dance to, the food we D.C. dedicated to celebrating the significant dream into a reality. eat, and countless other staples of American historical, cultural, and artistic contributions of life. Latinos in the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The But Latino art and history is noticeably ab- With a population of more than 60 million, question is on the motion offered by sent from recognition in many cultural institu- Latinos are the largest minority ethnic group in the gentleman from California (Mr. tions across the Nation, including the Smithso- the United States and the territories. They AGUILAR) that the House suspend the nian. To deny the telling of these stories not have accounted for nearly half of the Nation’s rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2420, as only does a disservice to our contributions and population growth since 2010. However, amended. sacrifices, but also renders American history Latinos continue facing systemic underrep- The question was taken; and (two- incomplete. There is no doubt that without the resentation in the halls of Congress, Holly- thirds being in the affirmative) the significant contributions of Latinos, the country wood, academia, corporate America, and rules were suspended and the bill, as we know today would be much different.’’ nearly every aspect of American life. This dis- amended, was passed. Passage of the measure before us is just parity also exists within our nation’s cultural in- A motion to reconsider was laid on the next step in this journey. But it is a critical stitutions, including the Smithsonian. the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.017 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3873 COMMISSION ON THE SOCIAL STA- within the Department of Health and Human tions described in subsection (a), which may TUS OF BLACK MEN AND BOYS Services who is an expert in health issues include recommendations of changes to the ACT facing Black men. law, recommendations for how to implement (11) The Secretary of Housing and Urban related policies, and recommendations for Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I move Development shall appoint one member from how to create, develop, or improve upon gov- to suspend the rules and pass the bill within the Department of Housing and Urban ernment programs. (S. 2163) to establish the Commission Development who is an expert in housing and (c) SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS.—The on the Social Status of Black Men and development in urban communities. Commission shall accept suggestions or com- Boys, to study and make recommenda- (12) The Secretary of Labor shall appoint ments pertinent to the applicable issues tions to address social problems affect- one member from within the Department of from members of Congress, governmental Labor who is an expert in labor issues im- agencies, public and private organizations, ing Black men and boys, and for other and private citizens. purposes. pacting Black men. (13) The President of the United States (d) STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.— The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Office of the Staff Director of the United The text of the bill is as follows: shall appoint 2 members who are not em- ployed by the Federal Government and are States Commission on Civil Rights shall pro- S. 2163 experts on issues affecting Black men and vide staff and administrative support to the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- boys in America. Commission. All entities of the United resentatives of the United States of America in (c) MEMBERSHIP BY POLITICAL PARTY.—If States Government shall provide informa- Congress assembled, after the Commission is appointed there is a tion that is otherwise a public record at the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. partisan imbalance of Commission members, request of the Commission. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Commission the congressional leaders of the political SEC. 6. COMMISSION MEETING REQUIREMENTS. on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys party with fewer members on the Commis- (a) FIRST MEETING.—The first meeting of Act’’. sion shall jointly name additional members the Commission shall take place no later SEC. 2. COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT AND MEM- to create partisan parity on the Commission. than 30 days after the initial members are all BERSHIP. appointed. Meetings shall be focused on sig- SEC. 3. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO APPOINT- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Commission on MENT; REMOVAL. nificant issues impacting Black men and the Social Status of Black Men and Boys boys, for the purpose of initiating research (a) TIMING OF INITIAL APPOINTMENTS.—Each ideas and delegating research tasks to Com- (hereinafter in this Act referred to as ‘‘the initial appointment to the Commission shall mission members to initiate the first annual Commission’’) is established within the be made no later than 90 days after the Com- United States Commission on Civil Rights report described in section 7. mission is established. If any appointing au- Office of the Staff Director. (b) QUARTERLY MEETINGS.—The Commis- thorities fail to appoint a member to the (b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall sion shall meet quarterly. In addition to all consist of 19 members appointed as follows: Commission, their appointment shall be quarterly meetings, the Commission shall (1) The Senate majority leader shall ap- made by the Staff Director of the Commis- meet at other times at the call of the Chair point one member who is not employed by sion on Civil Rights. or as determined by a majority of Commis- the Federal Government and is an expert on (b) TERMS.—Except as otherwise provided sion members. issues affecting Black men and boys in in this section, the term of a member of the (c) QUORUM; RULE FOR VOTING ON FINAL AC- America. Commission shall be 4 years. For the purpose TIONS.—A majority of the members of the (2) The Senate minority leader shall ap- of providing staggered terms, the first term Commission constitute a quorum, and an af- point one member who is not employed by of those members initially appointed under firmative vote of a majority of the members the Federal Government and is an expert on paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 2 shall present is required for final action. issues affecting Black men and boys in be appointed to 2-year terms with all other (d) EXPECTATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE BY America. terms lasting 4 years. Members are eligible MEMBERS.—Members are expected to attend (3) The House of Representatives majority for consecutive reappointment. all Commission meetings. In the case of an leader shall appoint one member who is not (c) REMOVAL.—A member of the Commis- absence, members are expected to report to employed by the Federal Government and is sion may be removed from the Commission the Chair prior to the meeting and allowance an expert on issues affecting Black men and at any time by the appointing authority may be made for an absent member to par- boys in America. should the member fail to meet Commission ticipate remotely. Members will still be re- (4) The House of Representatives minority responsibilities. Once the seat becomes va- sponsible for fulfilling prior commitments, leader shall appoint one member who is not cant, the appointing authority is responsible regardless of attendance status. If a member employed by the Federal Government and is for filling the vacancy in the Commission be- is absent twice in a given year, he or she will an expert on issues affecting Black men and fore the next meeting. be reviewed by the Chair and appointing au- boys in America. (d) VACANCIES.—The appointing authority thority and further action will be considered, (5) The Chair of the Congressional Black of a member of the Commission shall either including removal and replacement on the Caucus shall be a member of the Commis- reappoint that member at the end of that Commission. sion, as well as 5 additional Members of the member’s term or appoint another person (e) MINUTES.—Minutes shall be taken at Congressional Black Caucus who shall be in- meeting the qualifications for that appoint- each meeting by the Secretary, or in that in- dividuals that either sit on the following ment. In the event of a vacancy arising dur- dividual’s absence, the Chair shall select an- committees of relevant jurisdiction or are ing a term, the appointing authority shall, other Commission member to take minutes experts on issues affecting Black men and before the next meeting of the Commission, during that absence. The Commission shall boys in the United States, including— appoint a replacement to finish that term. make its minutes publicly available and ac- (A) education; SEC. 4. LEADERSHIP ELECTION. cessible not later than one week after each (B) justice and Civil Rights; At the first meeting of the Commission meeting. (C) healthcare; each year, the members shall elect a Chair SEC. 7. ANNUAL REPORT GUIDELINES. (D) labor and employment; and and a Secretary. A vacancy in the Chair or The Commission shall make an annual re- (E) housing. Secretary shall be filled by vote of the re- port, beginning the year of the first Commis- (6) The Staff Director of the United States maining members. The Chair and Secretary sion meeting. The report shall address the Commission on Civil Rights shall appoint are eligible for consecutive reappointment. current conditions affecting Black men and one member from within the staff of the SEC. 5. COMMISSION DUTIES AND POWERS. boys and make recommendations to address United States Commission on Civil Rights (a) STUDY.— these issues. The report shall be submitted who is an expert in issues relating to Black (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall to the President, the Congress, members of men and boys. conduct a systematic study of the conditions the President’s Cabinet, and the chairs of the (7) The Chair of the United States Equal affecting Black men and boys, including appropriate committees of jurisdiction. The Employment Opportunity Commission shall homicide rates, arrest and incarceration Commission shall make the report publicly appoint one member from within the staff of rates, poverty, violence, fatherhood, available online on a centralized Federal the United States Equal Employment Oppor- mentorship, drug abuse, death rates, dis- website. tunity Commission who is an expert in equal parate income and wealth levels, school per- SEC. 8. COMMISSION COMPENSATION. employment issues impacting Black men. formance in all grade levels including post- Members of the Commission shall serve on (8) The Secretary of Education shall ap- secondary education and college, and health the Commission without compensation. point one member from within the Depart- issues. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ment of Education who is an expert in urban (2) TRENDS.—The Commission shall docu- BROWN of Maryland). Pursuant to the education. ment trends regarding the topics described rule, the gentlewoman from Georgia (9) The Attorney General shall appoint one in paragraph (1) and report on the commu- member from within the Department of Jus- nity impacts of relevant government pro- (Mrs. MCBATH) and the gentleman from tice who is an expert in racial disparities grams within the scope of such topics. North Dakota (Mr. ARMSTRONG) each within the criminal justice system. (b) PROPOSAL OF MEASURES.—The Commis- will control 20 minutes. (10) The Secretary of Health and Human sion shall propose measures to alleviate and The Chair recognizes the gentle- Services shall appoint one member from remedy the underlying causes of the condi- woman from Georgia.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.018 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 27, 2020 GENERAL LEAVE was a young Black man. And I felt that grams, we take the necessary steps to Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I ask injustice. identify and address disparities for unanimous consent that all Members So while I look back at the life and Black American men and boys. This have 5 legislative days in which to re- legacy of John Lewis, and I remark bill will help ensure that we make vise and extend their remarks and in- how far we truly have come, I must meaningful progress in creating a more clude extraneous material on the bill also look toward a future without my free and equal country. under consideration. son, and I see how far we still have to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there go. join me in support of this bill, and I re- objection to the request of the gentle- As we vote today to create the com- serve the balance of my time. woman from Georgia? mission on the social status of Black Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I would There was no objection. men and boys, I hope we can go forward like to thank my colleague, Mr. ARM- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield in strength and in hope because there STRONG, for such passionate and com- myself such time as I may consume. is always hope. It is what brings us to- mitted words toward truly making sure Mr. Speaker, today, we remember the gether. that we have a just and fair society for life and legacy of Congressman John We can work toward a future that we everyone. Lewis. We mourn his passing, but we all believe in, and I am proud to take Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the celebrate his incalculable contribu- the next step on that journey today. I gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON tions to our country. The world is truly urge my colleagues to stand with me in LEE), who is my good friend. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I a better place because John dedicated supporting this bipartisan bill. thank the gentlewoman for her leader- his life to make it so. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ship, and I particularly rise today to I rise in front of this Chamber as we my time. vote to create the commission on the thank all of my colleagues who joined b 1100 social status of Black men and boys. in this historic moment with Congress- This commission is only possible be- Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I woman FREDERICA WILSON. Let it be cause of the barriers broken by Black yield myself such time as I may con- known how hard and consistently she men like John Lewis. It is only pos- sume. worked and with much perseverance sible because of the tireless efforts of Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. and determination. We give her tribute Black women like Congresswoman 2163, the Commission on the Social today. We thank Senator RUBIO for joining and helping with the Senate, FREDERICA WILSON, who has led the in- Status of Black Men and Boys Act. troduction of this bill. I want to thank Senator RUBIO for because it is a bipartisan bill. We, like- The world has changed for Black men his leadership on this bill in the Senate wise, acknowledge the Commission on and boys in this country since John and Representative WILSON for her the Social Status of Black Men and Lewis was beaten and bloodied on a leadership in the House. I want to say Boys. We acknowledge these words bridge in Selma, Alabama. We have a special thanks to my friend, Con- that she said to me this morning: It will help save lives. come a long way, but it is no secret gresswoman MCBATH, for utilizing such That is why we stand on the floor that Black men and boys continue to a personal and tragic story toward a positive outcome. It is great to be here today, because we recognize that sys- face unjust hurdles in America. The temic racism exists and the encounters commission will search for ways to ad- with the gentlewoman this morning. This bill establishes a commission of our young boys with people who de- dress these inequities, from education termine that they are not human or to unemployment, housing to within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights dedicated to studying condi- equal wind up in the great loss of life healthcare, justice to civil rights. or their encounter with each other. So As John once said: We have a moral tions and disparities that both Black I am delighted that members of the Ju- obligation, a mission, and a mandate to men and boys face. The commission diciary Committee, members of the do what we can to make our country will study issues such as arrest and in- Education and Labor Committee, and and our world a better place and to carceration rates, poverty, homicide, other committees focus on how we can help usher in a loving community school performance, disparate income levels, and health issues. do well. where no one is left out or left behind. This Scripture reminds me of where Congressional leadership, the Presi- I believe this commission will help us we are today: ‘‘ . . . this is the kind of dent, and the executive agencies will do just that. I believe that it will help fasting I want: Free those who are appoint at least 19 members to serve on us create a better future for our chil- wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden this bipartisan commission. Those dren and for our grandchildren because of those who work for you. Let the op- members are charged with developing while we have come so far, we still pressed go free, and remove the chains policy recommendations, documenting have a long way to go. that bind people. Share your food with trends, and issuing an annual report I know that you can do everything the hungry, and give shelter to the aimed at reducing the adversity con- right as a parent and still see your homeless.’’ child, a young Black man, taken away fronting Black men and boys across This is a time where we are doing from you for reasons that are far out of this Nation. These reports and rec- what we need to do for Black boys and your control. ommendations will assist Congress and men. This is a time when we stand up When I got pregnant with my son, the rest of the Federal Government in and be counted to end systemic racism Jordan, he was a miracle for me. I creating policies to address these as it impacts them and this Nation. wasn’t sure I was ever going to be able issues. The bill mandates political par- Mr. Speaker, I ask support for this to have children. I dreamed of who Jor- ity among the members of the commis- outstanding and historic legislation. dan would become. I dreamed of watch- sion in an effort to reduce the potential Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I re- ing him walk across the stage at his for political partisanship and bias. serve the balance of my time. high school graduation, full of love and Our founding document, the Declara- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 full of hope for the future. tion of Independence, declares that all minute to the distinguished gentleman But almost 8 years ago, Jordan was men are created equal, and the eastern from New York (Mr JEFFRIES). sitting in the back seat of a car with facade of the Supreme Court pro- Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise his friends at a gas station. A man nounces equal justice under the law. today in strong support of this legisla- pulled up, parked next to them, and However, we all know inequality still tion which will create a long-overdue complained about the loud music that exists. As a defense attorney, I saw how Commission on the Social Status of they were playing. He pulled out a gun, sentencing disparities on drug crimes, Black Men and Boys. and he fired 10 shots into the car, hit- minimum mandatory sentencing, We have come a long way in America, ting Jordan three times, killing my school zone sentencing enhancements, but we still have a long way to go. only son. And then, he simply drove and pretrial release policies often had Slavery was not a necessary evil. It away. disparate racial impacts. was a crime against humanity an- I believed I had done everything By creating a bipartisan commission chored in kidnap, rape, torture, lynch- right, but at the end of the day, Jordan to study inequality in government pro- ing, and the systemic oppression and

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Mr. Speaker, I thank In this moment, the horrors of sys- Frederick Douglass once said: ‘‘It is the gentleman for yielding. temic racism are front and center, and easier to build strong children than it Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by ac- the manifestations are before us each is to repair broken men.’’ So it is my knowledging the extraordinary leader- and every day. hope that this commission can begin ship of FREDERICA WILSON, who has This commission brings hope. It will the real process of repairing broken spent her entire life dedicated to the transform the lives of young Black boys, broken men, broken families, and well-being of young Black men and men from infancy to adulthood and broken communities as a result of the boys and has decades and decades of in- will begin to remove so many of the systemic racism that has been in the credible support of young people in her barriers that have led to shattered soil of America for 401 years. community. This commission is a re- lives and hopelessness. It is about hope. I thank the distinguished gentle- flection of that commitment. Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I re- woman from Florida, FREDERICA WIL- Merely because of the color of their serve the balance of my time. Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 SON, for her tremendous leadership. skin, Black men and boys are Vote ‘‘yes.’’ criminalized, separated from their fam- minute to the gentlewoman from Mas- Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the ilies and communities, and targeted for sachusetts (Ms. PRESSLEY), who is an House Judiciary Committee and a cosponsor police violence at alarmingly high extraordinary warrior for justice in of the House companion to this bill, I rise in rates. Black men are 250 percent more America. Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, today strong support of S. 2163 ‘‘The Commission likely to be killed by police than White I rise on behalf of every Black man and on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys men. That fact is a stain on the soul of Black boy who has been dehumanized, this country. Act of 2019’’, which establishes a bipartisan surveilled, and targeted by the policies But America’s sins extend far beyond commission that will examine the social dis- drafted and debated within the walls of the deadly disparities in policing. Rac- parities that disproportionately affect black this very institution and institutions ism touches nearly every aspect of our men and boys in America. of power throughout our Nation. I want to thank my friend and colleague, lives, oftentimes in the most insidious I rise today to offer my unwavering FREDERICA WILSON, for introducing this crucial and subtle of ways, yet still in plain support and to thank Congresswoman view in the areas of healthcare, edu- piece of legislation. WILSON for laboring in love to see the As we have seen time and time again, the cation, and economic opportunities. Commission on the Social Status of reality of being Black in America today is char- We must address the sins of Amer- Black Men and Boys Act become a re- acterized by facing insurmountable and unjust ica’s past that have revealed them- ality. It is long-overdue legislation challenges in every aspect of day-to-day life selves in the inequalities of America’s that will push our Nation one step clos- as well as living in constant fear for your life. present. The Commission on the Social er to grappling with the systemic rac- From Trayvon Martin to Tamir Rice to Status of Black Men and Boys moves ism and structural barriers that have Ahmaud Arbery to George Floyd, our Black us one step closer to building a more robbed us of the lives of our Black hus- brothers are targeted and murdered for the perfect Union where all Americans, re- bands, our Black brothers, and our color of their skin. gardless of race, have an equal oppor- Black sons. We are all too familiar with the over- tunity, not just to get by, but to get Passage of this bill today is a testa- whelming hardships and significant societal ahead. ment to the longstanding calls and ef- disparities that face Black men every day in Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman forts in communities, including in my education, criminal justice, health, employ- for his courtesy, and I strongly urge own Boston. When I was on the Boston ment, and so many other areas. my colleagues to support this excellent City Council in 2014, we attempted to The low rate of high school retention among bill. establish a commission like this, and black male students is directly related to the Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 that effort was vetoed. So it feels so high rates of joblessness and incarceration in minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- good to see this happening on the Fed- the African-American population. fornia (Ms. LEE), who is our great eral level. It’s no secret that mass incarceration has fighter for justice. The passage of this bill today is a unfairly and disproportionately affected the Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, testament to the longstanding calls lives of Black men in the United States. first, let me thank the gentlewoman and efforts throughout our Nation to African Americans are incarcerated at more for yielding and for sharing her story examine and combat the systemic in- than 5 times the rate of their white counter- about her beautiful son, Jordan, and equities and disparities impacting parts. using her tragedy to ensure not only Black boys and men from education And 1 out of every 3 Black boys born today the survival, but the thriving, for Afri- and employment to health and to hous- can expect to be sentenced to prison, com- can-American boys and men. ing and to incarceration. pared 1 out 6 Latino boys; one out of 17 white Also, to Congresswoman WILSON, I With this bill’s passage today, we de- boys. have to thank FREDERICA for her ex- clare on the floor of the House of Rep- These barriers to quality employment further traordinary leadership and determina- resentatives, the people’s House, that exacerbate the cycles of poverty that in turn tion to ensure that the disparities af- we are our brother’s keeper, that Black lead to severe inequities in the areas of health fecting our Black men and boys are fi- lives matter, that Black men matter, and quality health care. nally being heard and addressed within and that our Black boys matter. We must find ways to disrupt and end this our Federal Government. Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I re- cycle and instead empower and uplift the While serving in the California Legis- serve the balance of my time. Black community. lature, I initiated and chaired the Cali- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 With this in mind, this bill enables our nation fornia Commission on the Status of Af- minute to the gentleman from Oregon to better understand and eventually eliminate rican-American Males. Those findings (Mr. BLUMENAUER), who is my good the educational and social chasms that have sparked a difficult but necessary dis- friend and comrade. made it extraordinarily difficult for black males cussion in our State, which is still rel- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I to become upwardly mobile. evant today, and were implemented as appreciate the gentlewoman’s courtesy This bipartian commission will recommend legislation and funding priorities. and her courage, and I welcome this actionable policies and practices to improve This commission at the national commission’s coming forward. It is upon or augment current government pro- level is long overdue. All too often, part of a dynamic that is playing out grams to alleviate and remedy the underlying Black men and boys face structural across American cities. In my commu- causes of the adverse social conditions that challenges that threaten their chance nity, the cries for racial justice and the are a reality for too many black men and boys. at a good education, harm their health, recognition of the challenges that have I ask all members to join me in voting for S. and limit their employment potential. been faced by Black men and boys in 2163, ‘‘The Commission on the Social Status Additionally, the low rate of high this commission is a step in that direc- of Black Men and Boys Act of 2019.’’ school retention among Black male tion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.020 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 27, 2020 But I would say this Congress can major changes to policy to dramati- tice system that does not value Black take another step. We have the MORE cally improve the lives of Black men lives and to an economy that does not Act which would legalize cannabis. The and boys. give Black boys an equal chance of suc- selective enforcement of the prohibi- Congresswoman FREDERICA WILSON cess. tion of marijuana against Black men has made this her life’s work. She has The people have had enough with the and boys has been a tragedy. It has ru- literally carried thousands of young systemic inequalities that have per- ined hundreds of thousands of lives. men on her shoulders to success. sisted since our founding. But we can- This Congress can take action. The As we honor the legacy of John not fix them unless we understand bill has already passed out of our Judi- Lewis, there is no more appropriate them. That is what this commission ciary Committee with a bipartisan ma- tribute than to pass this bill and con- will do by looking at the obstacles and jority. We ought to include that in our tinue the long march toward racial policy and culture that keep Black next package and start to right the equality. youth from having the same opportuni- wrongs and pry away the cold hand of b 1115 ties that Whites do. We must listen to Richard Nixon’s misguided war on the demands of a country that is say- drugs that has had such a vicious im- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ing ‘‘no’’ to racial inequality. pact on Black men and women. minute to the gentleman from New Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to We ought to start with that now. York (Mr. MEEKS), a stalwart for jus- vote ‘‘yes.’’ Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I tice and hope. Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I first minute to the gentleman from Illinois sume. thank Congresswoman WILSON, and, of (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS), the gentleman We also have the STATES Act, which course, Congresswoman MCBATH. from my original home State. enjoys a huge bipartisan cosponsorship Mr. Speaker, I stand before you Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. among members of the Judiciary Com- today to speak on the creation of a Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman mittee. Commission on the Social Status of from Georgia for giving me the oppor- I think it is unfortunate that some- Black Men and Boys at the U.S. Civil tunity to speak on this important bill. times we choose partisanship and Rights Commission. Racial inequality As a matter of fact, Representative gamesmanship over passing what I in this country remains stark and stub- FREDERICA WILSON has made this her think is one of the most criminal jus- born. Black men are 40 percent more life’s work. As a matter of fact, I am tice reform-minded and drug reform- likely to be unemployed today than wearing her 5000 Role Model tie, where minded Congresses that has ever set White men; twice as likely not to own for many years she established one of foot in Washington, D.C., and there is a the home they live in; 21⁄2 times as like- the most effective programs in public bill that actually would have the po- ly to be killed by police officers; and 5 education with the Dade Miami school tential to possibly become law. times as likely to be locked behind board, where 5,000 young males are Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of bars. taught and trained. my time. Mr. Speaker, we cannot ignore these Mr. Speaker, we have had many ef- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 problems. We can’t waive away what is forts. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON and I minute to the gentlewoman from Flor- right before our eyes. Racial inequality created the Caucus on Black Men and ida (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), who is a in this country must be confronted. Boys. We have been all over the coun- good friend and a committed Member The time has come to address this try with conferences. And I remind us from the Sunshine State of Florida. most painful of issues. Indeed, the time that what we say is one thing, but Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. has long past, but justice delayed is what we do is something else. Speaker, I rise in support of this im- better than no justice at all. Mr. Speaker, I hope that we take into portant legislation authored by my ‘‘To those who have said, ‘Be patient consideration all of the things that we friend and colleague, Congresswoman and wait,’ we have long said that we know that has caused the disparities WILSON. cannot be patient. We do not want our among African American males and do Since serving on Miami-Dade’s freedom gradually; but we want to be something that is going to really make School Board and seeing too many free now. We are tired. We are tired of a difference. Put them into action. young Black men drop out of school being beaten by policemen. We are Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, may I with lifelong repercussions, Congress- tired of seeing our people locked up in inquire how much time is remaining? woman WILSON has worked tirelessly to jail over and over again. And then you The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- intervene. She single-handedly began holler, ‘Be patient.’ How long can we be tlewoman from Georgia has 61⁄2 min- the 5000 Role Models of Excellence patient? We want our freedom, and we utes remaining. The gentleman from Project, a highly successful mentorship want it now.’’ North Dakota has 161⁄2 minutes remain- and leadership program that continues These are the words of John Robert ing. to transform countless young Black Lewis at the March on Washington in Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, on be- men’s lives. 1963, and we need to heed them today. half of the gentlewoman from Florida In the wake of George Floyd’s mur- Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 (Ms. WILSON), I read into the RECORD a der, millions of voices have demanded minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- statement. justice and a dismantling of the oppres- fornia (Ms. JUDY CHU), who is a good Mr. Speaker, the Commission on the Social sive systems that harmed Black men friend and colleague fighting on behalf Status of Black Men and Boys is a bill that for generations. of communities of color. is long overdue. The Commission will review In America, Black children are three Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. police brutality, gun violence, fatherhood, times more likely to be born in poverty Speaker, I rise today in strong support recruiting and training Black male teachers, than White children. School districts of Senate 2163, a bill to address the and even speakers, which play an important where the majority of those enrolled root causes of inequality for Black men role in the lives of Black boys. Welfare re- and boys in America. form and the 1994 crime bill—which includes are students of color receive billions the controversial ‘‘Three Strikes’’ provision less than mostly White districts, while Mr. Speaker, today, as the civil and harsh sentencing guidelines—will also be disciplinary policies in classes dis- rights icon, John Lewis, is laying in revisited. These Federal policies left a dev- proportionately impact Black students. state just a few feet in the Capitol ro- astating impact on Black men and boys in After school, Black male unemploy- tunda, I am so moved to know that the America. ment is consistently almost double banner of equality, which he waved his The underlying goal of the commission is that of their White counterparts. Black whole life is being picked up by the to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline men represent 12 percent of the popu- next generation. and to better understand and, eventually, lation but approximately 33 percent of As chair of the Congressional Asian eliminate the educational and social chasms that have made it extraordinarily difficult the prison population. Pacific American Caucus, I have seen for Black males to become upwardly mobile. This legislation makes righting these Americans of all backgrounds and Perhaps, the most dangerous issue facing wrongs a priority by creating this na- ethnicities united in filling the streets Black boys in our country is racism itself. tional commission to recommend to demand reforms to a criminal jus- Too often, they are perceived as criminals by

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Carter (TX) Harris Napolitano We see this treatment reflected in social support this bill, and I yield back the Cartwright Hartzler Neal outcomes in such areas as education, crimi- balance of my time. Case Hastings Norcross nal justice, healthcare, and employment. Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, I yield Casten (IL) Hayes Norman The numbers are staggering. More than 1 out myself such time as I may consume. Castor (FL) Heck Nunes Castro (TX) Hern, Kevin O’Halleran of every 6 Black men, who, today, should be Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking between the ages of 20 and 54 years old have Chabot Herrera Beutler Ocasio-Cortez Cheney Hice (GA) Omar disappeared from our daily lives. Low rates member, Mr. ARMSTRONG, and my col- leagues on the other side of the aisle Chu, Judy Higgins (NY) Pallone of high school retention among Black male Cicilline Hill (AR) Palmer students directly relates to the high rates of for supporting our need to really make Cisneros Himes Panetta joblessness and incarceration. systemic change in the country. Clark (MA) Holding Pappas More than two-thirds of Black male drop- I also thank Congresswoman WILSON. Clarke (NY) Horn, Kendra S. Pascrell outs end up serving time in State or Federal If it had not been for her legislation, I Clay Horsford Payne Cleaver Houlahan Pence prison, and while Black males overall make wouldn’t be standing before you today. up roughly 13 percent of the United States Cline Hoyer Perlmutter Cloud Huffman Perry population, they represent nearly 40 percent Congressman RICHMOND and also Con- gressman JEFFRIES, Senator RUBIO, Clyburn Hurd (TX) Peters of all men serving time in State and Federal Cohen Jackson Lee Peterson prisons. Senator HARRIS, and Senator BOOKER; Cole Jacobs Phillips Mr. Speaker, I am confident that the Com- it has been an honor to work with each Comer Jayapal Pingree mission on the Social Status of Black Men of them in bringing this bipartisan leg- Conaway Jeffries Pocan and Boys will change the world for so many islation to a vote. Connolly Johnson (GA) Porter Cook Johnson (LA) Posey people and create the paths to success that Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues they have been denied for generations, and, Cooper Johnson (TX) Pressley for their support for this very, very Correa Jordan Price (NC) ultimately, close societal, economic, and critical bill, and I look forward to the Costa Joyce (OH) Quigley cultural divides. Courtney Joyce (PA) Raskin Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues. important work that this commission Cox (CA) Kaptur Reed Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of will accomplish on behalf of all Black Craig Katko Reschenthaler my time. men and boys and on behalf of my son, Crawford Keating Rice (NY) Jordan. I am so grateful to this body Crenshaw Keller Rice (SC) Mr. ARMSTRONG. Mr. Speaker, I Crist Kelly (IL) Richmond yield myself such time as I may con- for finding this so critically important, Crow Kelly (MS) Riggleman sume. so that no one will ever have to feel the Cuellar Kelly (PA) Roby Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pain of losing their Black child, their Cunningham Kennedy Rodgers (WA) Black male son to the disparities and Davids (KS) Khanna Rogers (AL) support this bill. I am not an expert on Davidson (OH) Kildee Rose (NY) all of these issues, but I do know quite inequities that face communities of Davis (CA) Kilmer Rose, John W. a bit about criminal justice. It is im- color each and every single day. I Davis, Danny K. Kim Rouda Davis, Rodney Kind Roy portant to recognize that a lot of thank every one of my colleagues. I thank the thousands and thousands of Dean Kirkpatrick Roybal-Allard things we are talking about in these DeFazio Krishnamoorthi Ruiz bills are delivered at the local level, parents that I have spoken to over the DeGette Kuster (NH) Ruppersberger whether it is criminal justice, whether years, and all of the survivors of the DeLauro Kustoff (TN) Rush families who have lost their loved ones. DelBene LaMalfa Rutherford it is education, whether it is any of Delgado Lamb Ryan those types of things. I thank them for finding this impor- Demings Lamborn Sa´ nchez This isn’t about percentages and data tant. I thank them for standing up and DeSaulnier Langevin Sarbanes points. This is about communities, and finding this timely in a world that Deutch Larsen (WA) Scalise doesn’t always see young Black males Dingell Larson (CT) Scanlon this is about people. But at no time in Doggett Latta Schakowsky history have we been better able to col- as human. Doyle, Michael Lawrence Schiff lect information in a more usable way. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance F. Lawson (FL) Schneider of my time. Duncan Lee (CA) Schrader When I served in the State senate in Dunn Lee (NV) Schrier North Dakota, I was the chair of what The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Emmer Lesko Schweikert we call our Justice Reinvestment Com- question is on the motion offered by Engel Levin (CA) Scott (VA) the gentlewoman from Georgia (Mrs. Escobar Levin (MI) Scott, Austin mittee. And what we found out very Eshoo Lieu, Ted Scott, David shortly was that our data was all over MCBATH) that the House suspend the Espaillat Lipinski Sensenbrenner the place. In order to make smart, ef- rules and pass the bill, S. 2163. Estes Loebsack Serrano fectuating change and provide local- The question was taken. Evans Lofgren Sewell (AL) Ferguson Long Shalala ities and States and communities with The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Finkenauer Lowenthal Sherman the proper information so they can tar- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Fitzpatrick Lowey Sherrill get where they can really do the most in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Fleischmann Lucas Simpson ´ Mrs. MCBATH. Mr. Speaker, on that Fletcher Lujan Sires good—oftentimes on strained budgets Foster Luria Slotkin and just different areas—it is impor- I demand the yeas and nays. Foxx (NC) Lynch Smith (NE) tant that studies like this come out be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Frankel Malinowski Smith (NJ) cause there are things we can do in ant to section 3 of House Resolution Fudge Maloney, Smith (WA) Gabbard Carolyn B. Smucker Congress. 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Gaetz Maloney, Sean Soto To be quite frank, we are behind the The vote was taken by electronic de- Gallagher Marshall Spanberger game. Conservative and liberal States vice, and there were—yeas 368, nays 1, Gallego Mast Spano Garamendi Matsui Speier all across the country have started on not voting 61, as follows: Garcia (CA) McAdams Stanton this, and they started before us—States [Roll No. 167] Garcı´a (IL) McBath Stefanik Garcia (TX) McCarthy Steil like North Dakota, States like Colo- YEAS—368 rado, States like Mississippi. It is our Gianforte McCaul Stevens Adams Balderson Bonamici Gibbs McCollum Stivers job to get in the game. It is our job to Aderholt Banks Bost Gohmert McEachin Suozzi provide them with the information we Aguilar Barraga´ n Boyle, Brendan Golden McGovern Swalwell (CA) can. And, yes, we will make reforms Allen Bass F. Gomez McHenry Takano Allred Beatty Brindisi Gonzalez (OH) McKinley Taylor here, but we will also give them the Amash Bera Brooks (IN) Gonzalez (TX) McNerney Thompson (CA) tools and the data so they can really Amodei Beyer Brown (MD) Gooden Meeks Thompson (MS) take a deep dive into their own com- Armstrong Biggs Brownley (CA) Gottheimer Meng Thompson (PA) munities and figure out where they can Arrington Bilirakis Buchanan Granger Meuser Thornberry Axne Bishop (GA) Buck Graves (LA) Mfume Tipton best serve their constituents and where Bacon Blumenauer Budd Green (TN) Miller Titus they can start getting rid of these in- Baird Blunt Rochester Burchett Green, Al (TX) Moolenaar Tlaib

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:10 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JY7.023 H27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H3878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 27, 2020 Tonko Visclosky Wexton Kuster (NH) McEachin Pingree morning-hour debate and 10 a.m. for Torres (CA) Walberg Wild (Brownley (Wexton) (Cicilline) legislative business. Torres Small Walden Williams (CA)) Moore (Beyer) Pocan (Raskin) (NM) Walorski Wilson (FL) Langevin Moulton (Rose Porter (Wexton) Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 35 min- Trahan Waltz Wittman (Lynch) (NY)) Serrano utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Trone Wasserman Womack Lawson (FL) Nadler (Jeffries) (Jeffries) House adjourned until Wednesday, July Turner Schultz Woodall (Evans) Napolitano Watson Coleman 29, 2020, at 9 a.m. for morning-hour de- Underwood Waters Wright Lieu, Ted (Beyer) (Correa) (Pallone) Upton Watkins Lipinski (Cooper) bate. Yarmuth Pascrell (Sires) Welch Van Drew Watson Coleman Lofgren (Jeffries) Yoho Payne (McGovern) f Vargas Weber (TX) Lowenthal Young (Wasserman Wilson (FL) Veasey Welch (Beyer) EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Zeldin Schultz) (Hayes) Vela Wenstrup Lowey (Meng) ETC. Vela´ zquez Westerman f Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive NAYS—1 DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE communications were taken from the Brooks (AL) HOUSE TO MAKE A CORRECTION Speaker’s table and referred as follows: NOT VOTING—61 IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 4 4791. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Abraham Griffith Neguse Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I send Babin Hagedorn Newhouse fense, transmitting authorization of Major Barr Higgins (LA) Olson to the desk a concurrent resolution and General David G. Bassett, United States Bergman Hollingsworth Palazzo ask unanimous consent for its imme- Army, to wear the insignia of the grade of Bishop (NC) Hudson Roe, David P. diate consideration in the House. lieutenant general, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Bishop (UT) Huizenga Rogers (KY) The Clerk read the title of the con- 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); Brady Johnson (OH) Rooney (FL) (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee on Armed Bucshon Johnson (SD) Rouzer current resolution. Bustos King (IA) Services. Shimkus The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. KIL- Byrne King (NY) 4792. A letter from the Under Secretary, Smith (MO) DEE). Is there objection to the request Carson (IN) Kinzinger Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Collins (GA) LaHood Stauber of the gentleman from South Carolina? fense, transmitting authorization of Major Curtis Loudermilk Steube There was no objection. General Roger L. Cloutier, Jr., United States Stewart DesJarlais Luetkemeyer The text of the concurrent resolution Army, to wear the insignia of the grade of Diaz-Balart Marchant Tiffany lieutenant general, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Timmons is as follows: Flores Massie 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); Fortenberry McClintock Wagner H. CON. RES. 107 Walker (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee on Armed Fulcher Mitchell Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Gosar Mooney (WV) Webster (FL) Services. Graves (GA) Mullin Wilson (SC) Senate concurring), That in the enrollment of 4793. A letter from the Under Secretary, Graves (MO) Murphy (NC) the bill H.R. 4, the Clerk of the House of Rep- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- resentatives shall make the following correc- fense, transmitting authorization of Captain b 1230 tion: In the short title, strike ‘‘Voting Cynthia A. Kuehner, United States Navy, to Rights Advancement Act of 2019’’ and insert wear the insignia of the grade of rear admi- Messrs. CUELLAR and YOHO the following: ‘‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights ral (lower half), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Act of 2020’’. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); ‘‘yea.’’ The concurrent resolution was agreed (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee on Armed So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Services. to. 4794. A letter from the Under Secretary, tive) the rules were suspended and the A motion to reconsider was laid on Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- bill was passed. the table. fense, transmitting authorization of Briga- The result of the vote was announced f dier General Scott F. Benedict, USMC, to as above recorded. wear the insignia of the grade of major gen- A motion to reconsider was laid on LEAVE OF ABSENCE eral, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public the table. Law 111-383, Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to By unanimous consent, leave of ab- the Committee on Armed Services. Stated for: sence was granted to: 4795. A letter from the Under Secretary, Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Mr. GRIFFITH (at the request of Mr. Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Vote No. 167, I am not recorded because I MCCARTHY) for today on account of a fense, transmitting authorization of Briga- was not present in the House. Had I been medical appointment. dier General Douglas A. Sims II and Colonel present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Richard L. Zellmann to wear the insignia of f No. 167. the grade of major general or Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED brigadiergeneral, respectively, pursuant to 10 rollcall Vote No. 167, I was unavoidably de- U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee tained and unable to cast my vote. Had I been House, reported and found truly en- on Armed Services. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall rolled bills of the House of the fol- 4796. A letter from the Under Secretary, Vote No. 167. lowing titles, which were thereupon Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. signed by the Speaker: fense, transmitting authorization of Colonel 167, I am not recorded. Had I been present, Keith C. Phillips to wear the insignia of the H.R. 886. An act to direct the Attorney grade of brigadier general, pursuant to 10 I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 167. General to establish and carry out a Veteran Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I am unable to U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, Sec. Treatment Court Program. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Committee attend today’s vote series due to events in my H.R. 3504. An act to amend title 38, United on Armed Services. district. Had I been present, I would have States Code, to provide for improvements to 4797. A letter from the Under Secretary, voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 167. the specially adapted housing program and Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I was educational assistance programs of the De- fense, transmitting authorization of Mark A. unable to be present for a recorded vote on S. partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other Holler, United States Army, to wear the in- 2163, the Commission on the Social Status of purposes. signia of the grade of brigadier general, pur- H.R. 4920. An act to amend title 38, United Black Men and Boys Act. Had I been present, suant to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111- States Code, to provide for an exception to 383, Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 167. certain small business contracting require- Committee on Armed Services. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE ments applicable to the Department of Vet- 4798. A letter from the Under Secretary, RESOLUTION 965, 116TH CONGRESS erans Affairs procurement of certain goods Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- Boyle, Brendan Doyle, Michael Johnson (TX) and services covered under the Ability One fense, transmitting authorization of the five F. (Lamb) F. (Cartwright) (Jeffries) program, and for other purposes. officers whose names appear on the enclosed Castro (TX) Frankel (Clark Kelly (IL) f list to wear the insignia of the grade of rear (Escobar) (MA)) (Raskin) admiral or rear admiral (lower half), pursu- Cleaver (Davids Garamendi Khanna ADJOURNMENT ant to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, (KS)) (Sherman) (Sherman) Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Com- Hastings The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DeSaulnier Kind (Beyer) mittee on Armed Services. (Matsui) (Wasserman Kirkpatrick ant to section 4(b) of House Resolution Schultz) 4799. A letter from the Under Secretary, Deutch (Rice (Gallego) Higgins (NY) 967, the House stands adjourned until 9 Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- (NY)) (Sa´ nchez) a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, for fense, transmitting authorization of the

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A letter from the Under Secretary, by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Man- and Technology Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2018- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- agement Program [EPA-R06-RCRA-2016-0549; 0074] (RIN 2060-AT86) received July 6, 2020, fense, transmitting authorization of the six FRL-10004-22-Region 6] received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law officers whose names appear on the enclosed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- list to wear the insignia of the grade of 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. major general or brigadier general, pursuant mittee on Energy and Commerce. 4817. A letter from the Director, Regu- to 10 U.S.C. 777a(b)(4); Public Law 111-383, 4809. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental Sec. 505(a)(1); (124 Stat. 4208); to the Com- latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s mittee on Armed Services. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- final rule — National Emission Standards for 4801. A letter from the Congressional As- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paper and Other sistant II, Board of Governors of the Federal Revisions to NOx SIP Call and CAIR Rules Web Coatings Residual Risk and Technology Reserve System, transmitting the Board’s [EPA-R05-OAR-20180634; FR:-10007-66- Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0416] (RIN 20660- Major interim final rule — Margin and Cap- Region5] Withdrawl of Direct Final Rule re- AU22) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 ital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities ceived July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. [Docket No.: R-1721] (RIN: 7100-AF92) re- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- ceived July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and ergy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Commerce. 4818. A letter from the Director, Regu- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial 4810. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental Services. latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s 4802. A letter from the Congressional As- Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s final rule — National Emission Standards for sistant II, Board of Governors of the Federal final rule — Autographa californica Multiple Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site Remediation Reserve System, transmitting the Board’s Nucleopolyhedrovirus strain R3; Exemption Residual Risk and Technology Review [EPA- Major final rule — Margin and Capital Re- from the Requirement of a Tolerance re- HQ-OAR-2018-0833; FRL-10006-94-OAR] (RIN quirements for Covered Swap Entities [Dock- ceived July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2060-AU19) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to et No.: R-1682] (RIN: 7100-AF62) received 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. July21, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Commerce. ergy and Commerce. the Committee on Financial Services. 4811. A letter from the Director, Regu- 4819. A letter from the Director, Regu- 4803. A letter from the Director, Office of latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- final rule — Chemical Data Reporting; Ex- final rule — National Emission Standards for tion’s Major final rule — Assessments, Miti- tension of the 2020 Submission Period [EPA- Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of gating the Deposit Insurance Assessment Ef- HQ-OPPT-2018-0321; FRL-10006-39] (RIN 2070- Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks, Mis- fect of Participation in the Paycheck Pro- AK33) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 cellaneous Metal Parts and Products, Plastic tection Program (PPP), the PPP Liquidity U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Parts and Products, Large Appliances, and Facility, and the Money Market Mutual 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Metal Furniture; Printing, Coating, and Dye- Fund Liquidity Facility (RIN: 3064-AF53) re- ergy and Commerce. ing of Fabrics and Other Textiles Residual ceived July 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4812. A letter from the Director, Regu- Risk and Technology Review [EPA-HQ-OAR- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 latory Management Division, Environmental 2019-0314, EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0312, EPA-HQ- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s OAR-2019-0313, EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0670 EPA- Services. final rule — National Emission Standards for HQ-OAR-2017-0668, EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0669] 4804. A letter from the Principal Deputy Hazardous Air Pollutants: Cellulose Prod- (RIN 2060-AT49 and RIN 2060-AT72) received Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety ucts Manufacturing Residual Risk and Tech- July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); and Health, Occupational Safety and Health nology Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0415] (RIN Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Administration, Department of Labor, trans- 2060-AU23) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mitting the Department’s Major final rule — 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 4820. A letter from the Director, Regu- Revising the Beryllium Standard for General 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- latory Management Division, Environmental Industry [Docket No.: OSHA-2018-0003] (RIN: ergy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s 1218-AD20) received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 4813. A letter from the Director, Regu- final rule — Light-duty Vehicle Greenhouse 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. latory Management Division, Environmental Gas Program Technical Amendments [EPA- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Edu- Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s HQ-OAR-2017-0755; FRL-10007-54-OAR] (RIN cation and Labor. final rule — National Emission Standards for 2060-AT75) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 4805. A letter from the Director, Regu- Hazardous Air Pollutants: Hydrocloric Acid 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. latory Management Division, Regulatory Production Residual Risk and Technology 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Management Division, Environmental Pro- Review [EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0417] (RIN 2060- ergy and Commerce. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s AT74) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 4821. A letter from the Chief, Publications final rule — Air Plan Approval; New Hamp- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue shire; Approval of Single Source Order [EPA- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- R01-OAR-2020-0029; FRL-10007-63-Region 1] ergy and Commerce. ulations — Qualified Business Income Deduc- Withdrawl of Direct Final Rule received July 4814. A letter from the Director, Regu- tion [TD 9899] (RIN: 1545-BP12) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub- latory Management Division, Environmental 22, 2020, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Committee on Energy and Commerce. final rule — National Emission Standards for the Committee on Ways and Means. 4806. A letter from the Executive Vice Hazardous Air Pollutants: Engine Test Cells/ 4822. A letter from the Associate Director President and Chief Financial Officer, Fed- Stands Residual Risk and Technology Re- for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Coun- eral Home Loan Bank of Dallas, transmit- view [EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0753] (RIN 2060- cil on Environmental Quality, transmitting ting the Bank’s 2019 Management Report, AT01) received July 6, 2020, pursuant to 5 the Council’s Major final rule — Update to pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106(a)(1); Public Law U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. the Regulations Implementing the Proce- 97-258 (as amended by Public Law 101-576, 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- dural Provisions of the National Environ- Sec. 306(a)); (104 Stat. 2854); to the Com- ergy and Commerce. mental Policy Act [CEQ-2019-0003] (RIN: 0331- 4815. A letter from the Director, Regu- mittee on Oversight and Reform. AA03) received July 21, 2020, pursuant to 5 4807. A letter from the Director, Office of latory Management Division, Environmental U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Acquisition Policy, Office of Government- Protection Agency, transmitting Agency’s 251; (110 Stat. 868); jointly to the Committees wide Policy, General Services Administra- final rule — National Emission Standards for on Natural Resources and Energy and Com- tion, transmitting the Administration’s Hazardous Air Pollutants: Generic Maximum merce. Major final rule — Federal Acquisition Regu- Achievable Control Technology Standards lation: Prohibition on Contracting with En- Residual Risk and Technology Review for f tities Using Certain Telecommunications Ethylene Production [EPA-HQ-OAR-2017- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE and Video Surveillance Services or Equip- 0357] (RIN2060-AT02) received July 6, 2020, ment [FAC 2020-08; FAR Case 2019-009; Dock- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the et No.: FAR-2019-0009, Sequence No. 1] (RIN: 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- following action was taken by the 9000-AN92) received July 22, 2020, pursuant to mittee on Energy and Commerce. Speaker:

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(Omitted from the Record of July 24, 2020) SON of Indiana, Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. sideration of such provisions as fall within The Committee on the Budget discharged CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. COURT- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. from further consideration. H.R. 7575 re- NEY, Mr. COOPER, Mr. COX of Cali- By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House fornia, Ms. DEAN, Mr. DESAULNIER, HAGEDORN, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. VAN on the state of the Union. Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. EVANS, Mr. GREEN of DREW, Mrs. WALORSKI, Ms. STEFANIK, Texas, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. JACKSON Mrs. WAGNER, Mrs. MILLER, Mr. f LEE, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. KAP- MCKINLEY, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, and Mr. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TUR, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. KELLY of Illi- KELLER): nois, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. H.R. 7804. A bill to provide for grants to Under clause 2 of rule XII, public KILDEE, Mr. KILMER, Ms. MOORE, Mr. support the provision of child care by re- bills and resolutions of the following MCEACHIN, Mrs. MURPHY of Florida, opening and maintaining the operation of titles were introduced and severally re- Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. child care programs; to the Committee on ferred, as follows: RUSH, Mr. WOODALL, Ms. WILSON of Education and Labor. By Mr. MARSHALL (for himself, Mr. Florida, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. NEGUSE, By Mr. RESCHENTHALER (for himself WEBER of Texas, Mr. MOONEY of West Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. SHALALA, and Mr. MCCAUL): H.R. 7805. A bill to combat trafficking in Virginia, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. persons for the removal of their organs, and Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GRIF- SUOZZI, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. VELA, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on the FITH, Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, WELCH, Mr. SOTO, Mr. CASE, Mr. Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee Mr. WATKINS, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ADER- CICILLINE, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- HOLT, Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina, ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Ms. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. BUDD, Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee, KENDRA S. HORN of Oklahoma): case for consideration of such provisions as Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 7799. A bill to designate a portion of fall within the jurisdiction of the committee COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. ABRAHAM, United States Route 80 in Alabama as the ‘‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway’’, concerned. Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Tennessee, Mr. KING Transportation and Infrastructure. WILLIAMS): of Iowa, and Mr. HICE of Georgia): H.R. 7806. A bill to establish a grant pro- H.R. 7792. A bill to amend the Small Busi- By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. gram for small live venue operators and tal- ness Act to prohibit abortion providers from YOUNG, Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH of Ne- ent representatives; to the Committee on receiving a covered loan under the paycheck braska, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): H.R. 7800. A bill to provide certainty for Small Business. protection program, and for other purposes; airport funding; to the Committee on Trans- By Mr. CLYBURN: to the Committee on Small Business. portation and Infrastructure. H. Con. Res. 107. Concurrent resolution di- By Mr. GREEN of Texas: By Ms. FUDGE: recting the Clerk of the House to make a H.R. 7793. A bill to amend the Consumer H.R. 7801. A bill to direct the Secretary of correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4; con- Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide Health and Human Services to award grants sidered and agreed to. for whistleblower incentives and protection; to State, local, and Tribal public health de- By Mr. CONAWAY: to the Committee on Financial Services. partments to train and equip Federal public H. Con. Res. 108. Concurrent resolution ex- By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Mr. health reserve corps personnel to assist with pressing the sense of Congress that Hong MCGOVERN, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. PA- testing, contact tracing, and treatment of Kong’s loss of judicial and political auton- NETTA, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Ms. COVID-19, and for other purposes; to the omy would expose individuals residing in the ADAMS, and Ms. SCHRIER): Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in United States to a judicial system subser- H.R. 7794. A bill to extend existing supple- addition to the Committees on Education vient to the Chinese Communist Party, and mental nutrition assistance program flexi- and Labor, Armed Services, and Transpor- that the United States should suspend its ex- bilities for States during the COVID-19 pan- tation and Infrastructure, for a period to be tradition treaty with Hong Kong until it can demic; to the Committee on Agriculture. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in be certified that Hong Kong’s judicial inde- By Mr. BARR (for himself, Mrs. LURIA, each case for consideration of such provi- pendence has been reestablished; to the Com- and Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the mittee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 7795. A bill to amend title 38, United committee concerned. f States Code, to improve the ability of vet- By Mrs. LESKO (for herself, Mr. FLO- erans to access and submit disability benefit RES, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. PRIVATE BILLS AND questionnaire forms of the Department of DUNCAN, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. BANKS, Mr. RESOLUTIONS Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Vet- KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BABIN, Under clause 3 of rule XII, erans’ Affairs. Mr. ROY, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself and Ms. Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. YOUNG introduced a bill (H.R. WATERS): Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. BUDD, 7807) for the relief of Rebecca H.R. 7796. A bill to amend the Fair Debt Mr. ROUZER, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. KUSTOFF Trimble; which was referred to the Collection Practices Act to restrict collec- of Tennessee, Mr. SPANO, Mr. BAIRD, Committee on the Judiciary. tions of consumer debt during a national dis- Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. CLINE, Mr. f aster or emergency, and for other purposes; MOONEY of West Virginia, Mr. to the Committee on Financial Services. WRIGHT, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. CASE (for himself, Mr. YOHO, LATTA, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. GRIFFITH, STATEMENT Mr. BERA, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. GUEST, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. BISHOP Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. TED LIEU of of North Carolina, Mrs. HARTZLER, the Rules of the House of Representa- California, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Mr. Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina, Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- VARGAS, Mr. BACON, and Mr. SABLAN): FULCHER, Mrs. MILLER, Mr. COLLINS mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 7797. A bill to establish a comprehen- of Georgia, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. GREEN sive, long-term United States strategy and of Tennessee, Mr. JOHNSON of Lou- granted to Congress in the Constitu- policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other isiana, and Mr. FORTENBERRY): tion to enact the accompanying bill or purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- H.R. 7802. A bill to require the Planned joint resolution. fairs, and in addition to the Committees on Parenthood Federation of America and any By Mr. MARSHALL: Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for affiliates to return amounts received under H.R. 7792. a period to be subsequently determined by the paycheck protection program, and for Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Speaker, in each case for consideration other purposes; to the Committee on Small lation pursuant to the following: of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Business. Article I, Section 8, clause 1 provides Con- tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. MEUSER: gress with the power to ‘‘lay and collect By Mr. CASTRO of Texas (for himself H.R. 7803. A bill to amend title 18, United Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises’’ in order and Ms. TITUS): States Code, and the National Voter Reg- to ‘‘provide for the . . . general Welfare of H.R. 7798. A bill to amend the Foreign istration Act of 1993 to provide for enhanced the United States.’’ Service Act of 1980 relating to selection penalties for the fraudulent transmission of Article I, Section 8, clause 18 allows Con- boards regarding performance evaluations of ballots by mail in elections for Federal of- gress to make all laws ‘‘which shall be nec- Foreign Service officers, and for other pur- fice, to direct the Attorney General to estab- essary and proper for carrying into execu- poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. lish a system for receiving reports of inci- tion’’ any of Congress’s enumerated powers, By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Ms. SE- dents of the fraudulent transmission of such including Congress’s powers over appropria- WELL of Alabama, Ms. NORTON, Mr. ballots by mail, and for other purposes; to tions. ADERHOLT, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- By Mr. GREEN of Texas: Mr. BYRNE, Mr. PALMER, Mrs. ROBY, tion to the Committee on House Administra- H.R. 7793. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. tion, for a period to be subsequently deter- Congress has the power to enact this legis- LOWENTHAL, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. CAR- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- lation pursuant to the following:

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Necessary and Proper Clause: Article 1, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6563: Mr. TRONE. Section 8, clause 18—allows Congress the lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6591: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. power to make all laws that are necessary Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- H.R. 6612: Mr. HURD of Texas, Ms. JACKSON and proper for executing its enumerated gress shall have Power to make all Laws LEE, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. powers and all other powers vested by the which shall be necessary and proper for car- STEFANIK, and Mr. RASKIN. Constitution in the U.S. Government. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, H.R. 6697: Mr. MAST. Taxing and Spending Clause: Article 1, and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 6789: Mr. CLAY, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. Section 8, clause 1—provides Congress au- tion in the Government of the United States, BLUMENAUER, Mrs. HAYES, and Ms. KUSTER of thority to, inter alia, enact spending legisla- or in any Department or Officer thereof. New Hampshire. tion. By Mr. RESCHENTHALER: H.R. 6821: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Commerce Clause: Article 1, Section 8, H.R. 7805. H.R. 6874: Mrs. FLETCHER and Mrs. LEE of clause 3—provides Congress with the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- Nevada. to regulate commerce with foreign nations lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6902: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- and among the states, including the use of Article One Section Eight sylvania. the channels of interstate commerce, the in- By Mr. WELCH: H.R. 6906: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. strumentalities of interstate commerce, or H.R. 7806. H.R. 6933: Mr. PANETTA. persons or things in interstate commerce. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6943: Mrs. DINGELL. By Ms. FUDGE: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7027: Mr. NEAL, Mr. EVANS, Mr. BLU- H.R. 7794. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- MENAUER, Mr. PETERSON, Ms. LOFGREN, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress shall have Power to . . . make all Laws Ms. HOULAHAN. lation pursuant to the following: which shall be necessary and proper for car- H.R. 7065: Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. The Congress shall have Power * * * To rying into Execution the foregoing Powers H.R. 7072: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- H.R. 7143: Mr. DESAULNIER. and among the several States, and wit the tion in the Government of the United States, H.R. 7153: Mr. PHILLIPS. Indian Tribes. or in any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 7178: Mr. STEUBE and Mr. MORELLE. By Mr. BARR: By Mr. YOUNG: H.R. 7197: Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. CRIST, Ms. H.R. 7795. H.R. 7807. TITUS, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7216: Mr. TRONE. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 7230: Mr. PAYNE. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Article I, section 8, clause 4 of the Con- H.R. 7255: Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. CLARKE of tion. stitution provides that Congress shall have New York, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, By Mrs. BEATTY: power to ‘‘establish an uniform Rule of Natu- and Mr. SHIMKUS. H.R. 7796. ralization’’. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 7276: Mr. PHILLIPS and Ms. OMAR. lation pursuant to the following: f H.R. 7327: Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. FINKENAUER, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. BROWN of Maryland, and Mr. MFUME. By Mr. CASE: H.R. 7389: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Ms. H.R. 7797. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors OMAR. Congress has the power to enact this legis- were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 7393: Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH. lation pursuant to the following: tions, as follows: H.R. 7414: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 7478: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 906: Ms. ESCOBAR, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- Constitution H.R. 7486: Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. WILSON of fornia, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. DELBENE, and Ms. By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: Florida, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. COLE. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 7798. H.R. 7499: Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, H.R. 1636: Ms. FINKENAUER and Mr. LARSEN Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Ms. BROWNLEY of California. lation pursuant to the following: of Washington. H.R. 1643: Mr. HORSFORD. H.R. 7521: Ms. ADAMS and Mr. DANNY K. Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- DAVIS of Illinois. tion H.R. 2442: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- sylvania, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. LOWENTHAL, H.R. 7524: Mr. DESAULNIER. By Mr. COHEN: H.R. 7529: Ms. NORTON, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, H.R. 7799. Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. TURNER, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LURIA, and Ms. STEFANIK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2453: Ms. SPANBERGER. H.R. 7557: Mr. LUJA´ N and Ms. ESCOBAR. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 2526: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 7574: Mr. LUJA´ N. By Mr. COHEN: H.R. 2633: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H.R. 7640: Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Tennessee, H.R. 7800. H.R. 2693: Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mex- Mr. O’HALLERAN, and Mr. POCAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ico, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, and Ms. KUSTER of H.R. 7643: Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. lation pursuant to the following: New Hampshire. Article I, Section 8 H.R. 3079: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 7646: Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. PALAZZO, By Ms. FUDGE: H.R. 3772: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. Mr. KELLER, Mr. LAMBORN, and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 7801. H.R. 4022: Mr. SARBANES and Mr. VIS- H.R. 7700: Mr. BACON, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS Congress has the power to enact this legis- CLOSKY. of Illinois, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4052: Mr. CONNOLLY, Mrs. TRAHAN, and H.R. 7703: Ms. LEE of California. To regulate commerce with foreign na- Mr. KHANNA. H.R. 7708: Mr. CALVERT. tions, and among the several states, and with H.R. 4101: Ms. OMAR. H.R. 7719: Mr. KHANNA, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. the Indian tribes; H.R. 4457: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. QUIGLEY, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. By Mrs. LESKO: H.R. 4549: Mr. MORELLE. SCHRIER, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. KIL- H.R. 7802. H.R. 4602: Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. MER, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. DELBENE, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4686: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. HECK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4764: Ms. CRAIG, Mr. SUOZZI, and Ms. H.R. 7734: Mr. WEBER of Texas. The constitutional authority on which this MCCOLLUM. H.R. 7776: Mr. COLE. bill is based is Congress’s power under the H.R. 5434: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 7790: Mr. BROWN of Maryland and Mr. Spending Clause in Article I, Section 8 of the H.R. 5586: Mr. DEUTCH. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Constitution. H.R. 5610: Mr. PANETTA. H. Con. Res. 100: Mr. KILMER and Ms. By Mr. MEUSER: H.R. 5689: Mr. LYNCH. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 7803. H.R. 5887: Mrs. LEE of Nevada. H. Res. 823: Mr. PHILLIPS and Mr. FORTEN- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6023: Mr. PETERS. BERRY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6082: Mr. OLSON. H. Res. 931: Mr. CONNOLLY. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 6142: Mr. TONKO and Mr. MEEKS. H. Res. 986: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. the United States. H.R. 6389: Ms. ESHOO. H. Res. 990: Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. KHANNA, By Mr. REED: H.R. 6539: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 7804. H.R. 6556: Mr. OLSON. H. Res. 1013: Mr. BERGMAN.

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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 No. 132 Senate The Senate met at 4 p.m. and was Meanwhile, Democrats used the same RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY called to order by the President pro rule to prevent even taking up Senator LEADER tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). SCOTT’s very thoughtful police reform The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- f legislation. The rule in question is the jority leader is recognized. cloture rule, which brings debate and PRAYER f amendments to a close so we can get to The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- the finality of a bill. What Democrats REMEMBERING JOHN LEWIS fered the following prayer: blocked was ending debate on pro- Mr. MCCONNELL. Today, as we Let us pray. ceeding to police reform and starting speak, the U.S. Congress confers a rare Eternal Lord God, we again thank to consider any amendments that and high honor on a national hero who You for the life and legacy of Rep- wanted to be offered, but it would have richly deserves it. Our distinguished resentative John Robert Lewis. taken yet another cloture vote to get late colleague, Congressman John Lord, accept our gratitude for his to final passage. Lewis, is lying in state in the Rotunda. ethical congruence that motivated him The cloture rule ensures that no po- I had the honor to speak at this to find a moral way to get in the way. lice reform bill could be passed by the afternoon’s ceremony—how amazing to We are grateful that his passion for U.S. Senate unless at least 60 Senators reflect on John’s incredible American freedom summoned our Nation to em- were satisfied with the outcome of the life. It began deep in the segregated brace our best hopes and not our worst amendment process. In other words, it South, ran through lunch counters in fears. Inspired by his exemplary pil- guarantees that the concerns of the mi- Nashville, jail cells in Mississippi, grimage, may our lawmakers strive to nority party—whether that be Repub- across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, up live with such integrity that they will lican or Democrat—would have to be the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and stand on the right side of history. addressed. There was no excuse for pre- brought him to the halls of Congress. Lord, help our Senators to strive to venting the Senate from even begin- He made heroic contributions to our see You more clearly, to love You more ning the legislative process on this ex- Nation’s march toward racial justice. dearly, and to follow You more nearly tremely important and timely issue of He also brought an unforgettable ex- day by day. ample of moral urgency, respect, and We pray in Your sovereign Name. police reform. Amen. There is also no excuse for Demo- love to Washington that left an impact crats who claimed to oppose the 60-vote on everyone he met. His example will f requirement to cut off debate on prin- be missed here in the Capitol. He will PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ciple when they were last in the major- be remembered forever by a grateful The President pro tempore led the ity, who then immediately began using Nation because, as far as I am con- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: cloture to block bills that had majority cerned, it is not really the rest of us in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the support when they lost their majority, Congress who are conveying an honor United States of America, and to the Repub- and who still continue to use cloture to upon John Lewis today, not this time. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, block progress on important issues Rather, it is John who is bringing indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. today, but who now fully admit that greater honor to us, to this Capitol, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. they will change the Senate institu- with his presence, one final time. ERNST). The Senator from Iowa. tion—the protection for the minority— f Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I if it suits their partisan purpose in the HEALS ACT ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 future. minute in morning business. I yield the floor. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, COVID–19 has killed nearly 150,000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I suggest the absence of a quorum. objection, it is so ordered. Americans. It has caused massive lay- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f offs on a historic scale and left 17 mil- clerk will call the roll. lion people out of work. It has thrown FILIBUSTER The senior assistant legislative clerk the lives and the trajectories of our Na- Mr. GRASSLEY. Former Vice Presi- proceeded to call the roll. tion’s children and young adults into dent Biden and Minority Leader SCHU- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, uncertainty. MER have indicated a willingness to end I ask unanimous consent that the order Our Nation stands now at an impor- the so-called filibuster if Democrats for the quorum call be rescinded. tant crossroads in this battle. Amer- gain a majority in the U.S. Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ican families’ historic sacrifices after this year’s election. objection, it is so ordered. brought our medical system through

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY6.000 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4492 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 27, 2020 the springtime intact. The very early fore, with even more support for fami- To make a law, bipartisan talks need stages of our economic recovery have lies who care for vulnerable adult de- to come next. So there is one big ques- been promising and our Nation needs pendents. tion facing the country right now: to continue to proceed with a smart Chairmen COLLINS and RUBIO have Which version of our distinguished and safe reopening. designed a sequel to their historic PPP Democratic colleagues are the Amer- At the same time, the virus is still to help prevent more layoffs of Amer- ican people about to get? Are we going with us. It is still spreading, and it ican workers. to get the Democratic Party we got in does not care about our fragile eco- Republicans want to continue a Fed- March, when our colleagues met us in nomic progress or our frustration with eral supplement to State unemploy- good-faith negotiations and worked restrictions, or anything else, besides ment insurance. In fact, we will pro- with us to turn our framework into a infecting as many people as possible. pose a weekly dollar amount that is bipartisan product—the Democrats So we have one foot in the pandemic eight times what Democrats put in who helped us pass the largest rescue and one foot in the recovery. The place when they controlled the White package in American history without American people need more help. They House and Congress during the great one dissenting vote—or will the coun- need it to be comprehensive, and they recession. But we have to do it in a try get the Democratic Party we saw need it to be carefully tailored to these way that does not slow down reopen- in June, when our colleagues refused to crossroads. ing. suggest amendments or improvements We are also going to help this coun- That is what this Senate majority to Senator TIM SCOTT’s police reform has assembled, and that is what Chair- try pivot into recovery. The American bill and chose to block the issue alto- people don’t just want relief; they want men ALEXANDER, BLUNT, COLLINS, GRA- gether? opportunity so long as the reopenings HAM, GRASSLEY, RUBIO, and SHELBY, Their actions last month left some can be safe. So Chairman GRASSLEY and Senators CORNYN and ROMNEY are observers wondering whether the will walk through strong economic in- introducing today. They will be coming Democrats had made this cynical centives to boost worker retention, get to the floor shortly to introduce their choice to give up on bipartisan legisla- Americans rehired, and help small components. tion altogether right through Novem- businesses buy the PPE, testing, and Together, their bills make up the ber, whether the Democrats had deter- supplies that will protect employees HEALS Act—health, economic assist- mined that strengthening our Nation and customers alike. ance, liability protection, and with bipartisan action might hurt their Senator ROMNEY has legislation to schools—health, economic assistance, political odds and, therefore, it might liability protection, and schools. help a future Congress ensure our crit- ical national trust funds remain suit their fortunes better if pain and Just like in March, with the CARES chaos simply continued. I hope that is Act, Senate Republicans have authored strong. In looking to our long-term jobs fu- completely off base. I know our Demo- another bold framework to help our ture, there is no question this pan- cratic colleagues know this crisis is Nation. Now we need our Democratic demic has America and our allies reex- still urgent. I know they know Amer- colleagues to reprise their part as well. amining our degree of dependence on ican families need more help. They need to put aside the partisan China. Chairman GRAHAM is intro- I hope this strong proposal will occa- stonewalling we saw on police reform ducing a package of legislation that sion a real response, not partisan cheap and rediscover the spirit of urgency will incentivize PPE manufacturing shots, not the predictable, tired, old that got the CARES Act across the fin- right here at home. It will ensure that rhetoric as though these were ordinary ish line, and quickly join us around the our efforts to rebuild our national times and the Nation could afford ordi- negotiating table. stockpile of protective gear actually nary politics. We cannot have a Senate It will take bipartisan cooperation to benefit American workers instead of minority decide in June it is done leg- make the HEALS Act into law for the just stimulating China, and it will islating until November. The pandemic American people. The Senate will not bring a heightened focus to other key is not finished. The economic pain is waste time with pointless partisanship. concerns, such as high-tech semicon- not finished, so Congress cannot be fin- There is a reason why even Speaker ductor manufacturing, critical min- ished either. PELOSI and Leader SCHUMER them- erals, and intellectual property theft so f selves have publicly downplayed the that the lessons of this pandemic do RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME multitrillion-dollar socialist manifesto not go unlearned. they published a few weeks back and Finally, healthcare. Chairmen ALEX- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under have suggested the real, serious discus- ANDER, GRASSLEY, and others I have al- the previous order, the leadership time sion would begin when Republicans re- ready named have legislation to keep is reserved. leased our outline. America on offense against this virus f We have produced a tailored and tar- for diagnostics, treatments, vaccines, geted draft that will cut right to the hospitals and healthcare workers, and CONCLUSION OF MORNING heart of three distinct crises facing our protecting seniors who rely on Medi- BUSINESS country—getting kids back in school, care from premium spikes. Our legisla- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning getting workers back to work, and win- tion supports all of it at continued his- business is closed. ning the healthcare fight against the toric levels. f virus—kids, jobs, and healthcare. In tying kids, jobs, and healthcare all First, our Nation’s kids. Chairmen together, Senator CORNYN has authored EXECUTIVE SESSION ALEXANDER, BLUNT, and SHELBY will be strong legal liability protections so --- introducing a sweeping package to help that nurses, doctors, charities, school EXECUTIVE CALENDAR schools and universities reopen safely. districts, colleges, and employers can We are talking about more than $100 spend their next months actually re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under billion—more for an education fund opening rather than fighting for their the previous order, the Senate will pro- than House Democrats put aside in a lives against frivolous lawsuits. We ceed to executive session and resume bill that spent multiple trillions. There will preserve accountability in the consideration of the following nomina- are policies to help childcare providers event of gross negligence or intentional tion, which the clerk will report. and schools have the flexibility they misconduct, but we are not going to let The senior assistant legislative clerk need to function. trial lawyers throw a party on the read the nomination of William Scott Second, jobs. Since our Nation has backs of the frontline workers and in- Hardy, of Pennsylvania, to be United one foot in the pandemic and one foot stitutions that have fought this new States District Judge for the Western in the recovery, our economic policies enemy on the frontlines. District of Pennsylvania. have to acknowledge both sides of that Health, economic assistance, liabil- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, coin. Chairman GRASSLEY will intro- ity, and schools—another historic I suggest the absence of a quorum. duce another round of direct checks for package for the next phase of this his- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The households at the same amount as be- toric national fight. clerk will call the roll.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G27JY6.002 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4493 The senior assistant legislative clerk proposal among themselves. Ten hearted. How cruel. Is it that those proceeded to call the roll. weeks—ten weeks after Democrats wealthy, rightwing people who don’t Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I passed a comprehensive bill through want to pay any taxes say kids ask unanimous consent that the order the House, Senate Republicans couldn’t shouldn’t eat? Because the private sec- for the quorum call be rescinded. even agree on what to throw on the tor ain’t doing it. You need the govern- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without wall. ment. objection, it is so ordered. Last week was a slow-motion train Hazard pay for essential workers, RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER wreck on the Republican side. It risking their lives for us—what about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The couldn’t have come at a worse time, funding for State and local and Tribal Democratic leader is recognized. and it will cause immense and, poten- governments? Their budgets are in the tank. We are approaching a new REMEMBERING JOHN LEWIS tially, irrevocable damage to our coun- month. Many, many, many essential Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, a try. Protections against evictions expired workers will be laid off—busdrivers and short time ago, a ceremony honoring last week, at a time when over 12 mil- sanitation workers and firefighters. the life of the great Representative lion persons lived in households that The Republican proposal will ignore John Lewis was held in the Capitol Ro- missed the rent payment last month. not one or two or three but scores of tunda—the first time in our Nation’s Enhanced unemployment benefits for major crises in America right now. history that an African-American law- 20 to 30 million Americans out of work In addition, based on what the leader maker had laid in state. expire this week, without a proper so- has said, the Republican proposal will Last week, I shared my reflections on lution. not go nearly far enough, even in the the life and legacy of John Lewis here No matter what we do, States will pieces they try to do something with— on the floor. In the story of America, not be able to quickly restart any en- the small number, the disparate num- John was one of those special heroes hanced unemployment benefits because ber, the unaggregated number—since whose moral clarity shown out like a Senate Republicans dithered for what each piece seems to be separate be- beacon for others to follow, a North seems like an eternity. cause they can’t seem to get agreement Star who inspired his fellow Americans We are on the precipice of several among themselves. to join him in the glorious work of per- cliffs—destructive cliffs—for one rea- When it comes to our schools, the Re- fecting our Union. son and one reason only: The White publican proposal does not provide Today, as we honor his extraordinary House and Senate Republicans couldn’t enough resources for them to reopen life here in the Capitol, many of us— get their act together and wasted pre- safely. his friends, his colleagues—are filled Major League Baseball, an organiza- cious time. with a deep sense of loss, but I want to These issues could have been solved tion with vastly more resources than share a short message of hope. It seems months ago, but the lack of any ur- the average school district, has taken great pains to restart its season safely, easy to forget that John Lewis was just gency and understanding and empathy and yet we learned today that 13 play- a teenager when he started the work of for people who need help from Senate ers and staff on 1 team alone have con- ‘‘redeeming the soul of America,’’ as he Republicans has led us to a very pre- put it. He was 18 years old when he tracted the coronavirus. carious moment. How can Republicans ask our schools first met Dr. King, 21 when he was ar- Today, it seems, we may finally see to protect the safety of our children rested as a freedom fighter, 25 when he the Republican proposal on the next was beaten bloody on a Sunday in without the necessary resources or phase of COVID relief. Who knows if we guidance, when multibillion-dollar in- Selma. will see legislative text or just an out- The fight for civil rights has always dustries like baseball are having trou- line. It also appears the Republican ble doing it? And are they just afraid of been driven by the righteous indigna- proposal will not be an actual, coher- tion of our young people, and our time President Trump, who wants the ent bill but rather a series of small, schools to open without any help, for is no different. Once again, young peo- piecemeal ideas. That is a metaphor for ple across the country are rising in a whatever is in his own head, which their first 100 days: lack of unity. They isn’t about the safety of America? The mighty movement for justice and can’t even put one bill together—they equality, supported by the vast major- plan is totally inadequate. are so divided—so a few Senators put in It appears that Senate Republicans ity of Americans. The memory and leg- this one, a few Senators put in that acy of John Lewis’s life lives on in each have finally come around to the fact one, a few Senators put in another one. that the Democratic position on ex- and every one of them, and that fills Not only do we not know if the Presi- me with hope. tending the moratorium on evictions dent supports any of these proposals, or it may be just the moratorium on CORONAVIRUS we don’t even know if Senate Repub- foreclosures—we will see what is in the Madam President, on a very different licans fully support them. proposal. They have come around to subject, over the past several months, Yesterday, the Republican chairman that, but they don’t support helping Senate Democrats have been appalled of the Judiciary Committee said half of Americans actually afford the rent or that our Republican colleagues have the Republican caucus will vote no on their next mortgage payment. That refused to work with us in any signifi- any additional stimulus. makes no sense. cant way to help defeat COVID–19 or The greatest crisis America has faced We can prevent landlords or banks provide relief to Americans during in close to a century on health, 75 from kicking Americans out of their these unprecedented times. years on the economy, and our Repub- homes for another 6 months, but what We do not understand how, faced lican colleagues can’t even agree then? Those same Americans may be 6 with the greatest economic threat in 75 among themselves about what to do months behind on their rent or mort- years and the greatest public health and have put out a few piecemeal gage. They will have no hope of making threat in a century, the Senate Repub- pieces that don’t come close to doing up the difference. lican majority was content to do al- the job. And what will the landlords do? Not most nothing for 3 long months, as We have waited months—months for all landlords are big companies. Some more people died, more were thrown the Republican COVID relief bill, and it of them, just like in my neighborhood, out of work, more small businesses turns out we will not even get a bill, are landlords of a two- or three-family went under. and Republicans probably will not sup- house. If no one can pay the rent, that Last week, finally, our Republican port it. hurts them too. How are they going to colleagues said they were coming out Worse still, based on reports and pay for heat or electricity? with a plan, but even after all the Leader MCCONNELL’s speech just now, It is essential that we do what is in delay, even after Leader MCCONNELL the Republican legislative response to the Democratic Heroes Act and provide put the Senate on pause for 3 months, COVID–19 is totally inadequate. It will money to pay the rent or the mort- Senate Republicans and the White not include food assistance for hungry gages for those thrown out of work, House were so unprepared and so di- kids—kids, whose parents can’t feed through no fault of their own, with no vided, they couldn’t even agree on a them. They say no relief. How hard- income.

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Most a catastrophe a few months. nothing. Americans are not going to quit their The greatest deficiency in the Repub- So they waited and waited and wait- jobs, forgo benefits and a steady salary lican proposal may be their plan for ed until they are up to the cliff, and in order to receive temporary unem- unemployment insurance. According to now they come up with an entirely new ployment benefits. That is what lead- reports, the White House and Senate system, where States would have to ing economists have said. These bene- want to extend the enhanced unem- calculate a different benefit for each fits are a lifeline to tens of millions ployment benefits the Democrats se- individual worker. Well, the implemen- who want to work, are ready to work, cured in the CARES Act but only pro- tations will be a nightmare. but can’t find work because there vide a percentage of a worker’s former Let me read you—my office called aren’t jobs for them. The vast majority wage. some State unemployment offices of these people don’t have a job to go There are four reasons this is a ter- about this Republican proposal. to. rible policy. A medium-size State on the west Let’s face it, folks. Our country is in First, it would hurt the unemployed. coast: It would take months. We don’t the middle of multiple crises. Tens of If you lost your job through no fault of even have a way of calculating the millions of Americans are jobless. your own, Republicans want you to wages of individuals. We are not American families are struggling to take a 30-percent pay cut. Can you be- equipped to do anything but a flat keep food on the table and a roof over lieve that? You have lost your job; you amount. Need a serious transition pe- their heads. Nearly 150,000 Americans can’t get to work; the administration riod. Even changing the dollar amount have died—a stunning and heart- has bungled this crisis; and now they would take 2 to 4 weeks—2 to 4 weeks breaking loss of life—and, in response, want to take $1,600 out of your pocket where people have no money. Senate Republicans have presented us every single month, blaming the vic- Another Southeastern State, medium with a half-hearted, half-baked legisla- tim—blaming the victim. tive proposal. Maybe, again, some of those Repub- size again: Very difficult. This State In short, the Republican plan is too lican, hard-right money people who said: We need public statements from little, too late. The Republican plan is don’t want to pay taxes to help any- the Feds that people will not be able to weak tea when our problems need a body, don’t want the Federal Govern- get benefits for many weeks or months. much stronger brew. ment to help anybody. Let me tell you, Need to be realistic so our offices I heard Leader MCCONNELL’s ‘‘Alice my Republican friends, you can’t do aren’t overwhelmed. Even if you do a in Wonderland’’ interpretation of what this without the Federal Government clean $600, you have to reapply in our happened in the last 3 months. The and the Federal Government’s re- State. first bill, he says, was the way we sources. The private sector can’t take From a small State in the North- should go. Well, let’s remember what care of this on their own. That is one east—these are workers, people in the happened. Republicans put their own reason. Governor’s offices or the unemploy- Second, it would exacerbate poverty. ment offices: bill on the floor; Democrats said no. A recent study showed the enhanced Even clean extensions of FPUC [that is Then, finally, you folks came to the benefits have prevented 12 million pandemic uninsurance] will take weeks to table, negotiated with us, and the bill Americans from slipping into poverty. implement. Can’t even speculate how long it is far more a Democratic bill than a It has probably been the greatest anti- would take to do wage replacement. Will not Republican bill. You know that, and we poverty program that we have had in a have to reapply for a clean $600, but it will know that. take weeks to do retroactive payments. very, very long time. Why on Earth On the other hand, the other alter- would we slash and burn benefits keep- From three States—a very big State native, which the leader referred to as ing American families out of poverty? in the West, a big State in the Mid- the Justice in Policing Act, was totally Third, it will devastate our economy. west, and a smaller State in the West: partisan. One of the few things that has this It would take many months. This Sometimes I am amazed at the words economy not getting worse is that peo- would cause chaos with our constitu- the Republican leader can use. He says ple have money in their pockets to buy ents. that he wants to be nonpartisan, and goods. Consumer spending is going up. From a Great Plains State: 2 months our bill is a socialist manifesto. Well, Do you know why, my Republican minimum to implement. which one is it? Which one is it? friends? In large part because of the From a big State in the Northeast, Here is what we should do. Repub- generous benefit in the pandemic un- smaller State in the West: 8 weeks or licans should scrap their approach. We employment insurance. Mark Zandi more to implement. don’t even know how many are for— and other great economists have said From a small State in the West: and what pieces. They should use the just that—just that. We have turned off the $600 FPUC effective Heroes Act—comprehensive, strong, Consumer purchases are helping the benefit week ending July 25, per law. Any and bold for negotiations—and start economy from getting worse. There is claims not decided prior to that date will talking with Democrats in a serious money in the pockets of consumers to still have benefit of [the] FPUC if found eli- way about the real problems our coun- help them pay the bills and shop in gible. Any claims filed yesterday forward try is facing. stores and more. What do our Repub- would not. As for options, another flat Again, this is a serious, serious cri- amount is best. lican friends want to do? Cut the bene- sis. It is the biggest health crisis in 100 fits to Americans who are spending the From a large State in the East: years, the biggest economic crisis in 75. money as soon as they get it, taking Extension of $600, could be seamless. Lower The Republican mantra to let the pri- one of the few policies stimulating the flat, will take time. Percentage of wages is vate sector do it is just not going to economy off the table. impossible. work. You have to understand that the That is why an analysis from re- Chaos. Chaos. If you change the un- times are different. The crisis is real. spected economic forecasters at employment benefit, it is going to take We need an active, bold series of gov- Moody’s—hardly a political organiza- weeks if not months for most people to ernment programs—not just cutting tion—say that reducing these benefits get it. The economy crashes. People and cutting and eliminating and elimi- or letting them expire could cost over are hurt. They get kicked out of their nating—to solve our health problems a million jobs—a million more jobs this homes, and they can’t feed their kids. and get the economy out of the morass. year. What are you doing? We Democrats have been waiting to And fourth and finally, the The Republican proposal on unem- negotiate with our Republican col- ideologues here get together and come ployment benefits, simply put, is un- leagues for more than 2 months. I am

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If you want to create troduced the Safe to Work Act, which people. a bigger economic pie for everybody, will ensure that those operating in Speaker PELOSI this morning called more workers are going to be necessary good faith and following all the rel- on Leader MCCONNELL and Leader for a bigger economic pie. evant guidelines cannot be sued out of MCCARTHY and representatives of the Going to our tax provisions in this existence. President to join me and her in the same bill, our tax provisions aim to To be clear, this is not a blanket li- Speaker’s office half an hour after the help Americans get back to work and ability shield. It will not prevent bad Republican bill is released. Repub- help businesses safely open. We expand actors from facing the consequences of licans in the House and Senate must access to the CARES Act employment their actions when they are intentional join us. We are running out of time. tax credit for small and medium-sized or reckless. It will not ban coronavirus The Senate Republicans just ran down businesses. We expand the work oppor- lawsuits, and it will not give anyone a the clock and tossed an air ball. tunity tax credit for larger employers ‘‘get out of jail free’’ card. I yield the floor. hiring people currently receiving un- What it will do, though, is put safe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- employment compensation. We also guards in place that will prevent oppor- ator from Iowa. provide a new credit for expenses, like tunistic lawsuits from harming the Mr. GRASSLEY. About half an hour personal protective equipment and workers and institutions we are de- ago, Leader MCCONNELL gave an out- cleaning needed to maintain a safe and pending on to see us through this cri- line of the bill that will be before the healthy workplace for employees and sis. Senate in regard to carrying on where for customers. The Republican plan First and foremost are protections the CARES Act left off. Those of us provides for another round of $1,200 for our incredible healthcare heroes who are chairmen of various commit- economic impact payments for most who made the tremendous physical and tees or have input into this process American adults, but we also include in mental sacrifices over the last few would like to go into some detail—but the additional $500 for each depend- months. This legislation sets a willful not in-depth detail—of our parts of the ent—some people we didn’t intend to misconduct or gross negligence stand- bill. I am chairman of the Senate Fi- leave out last time, but we did. So re- ard for coronavirus-related medical li- nance Committee, and within our juris- gardless of age, some of these depend- ability suits to ensure that only meri- diction, our proposals take on several ents will now be helped. torious cases are brought against our issues facing Americans during the cri- For healthcare providers we relax the healthcare workers. sis. terms of loans received from Medicare. I would add that the costs of litiga- For unemployment insurance, we We ensure that Medicare telehealth op- tion itself can be enough to put some- boost the Federal Government’s reim- tions don’t expire before Congress can body out of business, even though you, bursement to local governments and determine what should be made perma- in the end, ‘‘win’’ the lawsuit. The cost nonprofits to 75 percent, up from 50 nent. We extend for 5 years the CARES of defending a case that you ultimately percent in the first CARES Act. We do Act provision that pays clinics and win can be so big that it will put you that to prevent further layoffs from health centers for telehealth to provide out of business by itself. local governments and nonprofit orga- a downpayment on meeting healthcare In addition to protecting our nizations. needs in rural America, and we help by healthcare heroes, we need to ensure In the same legislation we maintain freezing Medicare premiums at 2020 that fear of lawsuits does not prevent some of the current boosted benefits, levels to head off a predicted spike our schools, nonprofits, small busi- but we must also responsibly hone next year that would otherwise happen nesses, and a range of other organiza- those programs to target help where it to senior citizens. We also assist nurs- tions and institutions that are vital to is really needed. ing home patients and workers. Our bill transitions from a flat rate State and local governments have our communities from opening their to a replacement of 70 percent of lost also asked for Federal help. Our pro- doors. This will spell out in black and wages for people who have become un- posal extends the timeframe in which white that these entities will be pro- employed. This is a much more respon- governments can utilize the $150 billion tected from COVID–19 exposure claims sible approach that we didn’t have time in funding provided under the first as long as they have made a good-faith to work out in the first CARES Act. CARES Act by also providing more effort to comply with mandatory pub- Regardless, the boosted unemployment flexibility and allowing some funds to lic health guidelines. benefit is significantly more than be used to cover revenue shortfalls. By the way, a number of States have Democratic Senate and Democratic This proposal sets out a responsible, already provided similar protections, Presidents approved in the 2009 eco- holistic approach to address the prob- including the minority leader’s State nomic crisis, which, by the way, was lems our country faces. I hope my of New York, and it is time we extend only an additional $25 a month when Democratic colleagues are interested these liability limitations to the rest we had the worst recession in this in compromise and solutions for the in the country. This is not a red State country since the Great Depression of benefit of all of the American people. or blue State issue. We are all in this the 1930s. I yield the floor. together, and that is why red State and So I heard people cry just a few min- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- blue State legislators and Governors utes ago about our not doing enough. It ator from Texas. have already acted in a similar fashion doesn’t make sense to do what we knew Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, as to what I am describing here. we were doing wrong, but we had to do we continue to work on supporting our In order for our country to recover, it to get help out to the people who country’s recovery from the COVID–19 the workers and institutions we depend were unemployed. For the last 4 crisis, one critical piece of the CARES on now need to know with confidence months, we were paying out of the Fed- 2 legislation is liability reform. that if they are operating in good faith eral Treasury $600 a week, in addition Across the country we are seeing and obeying health guidelines, they are to what each State would pay for those lawsuits rolling in, targeting the very not going to become victims of a feed- unemployed. In other words, we have healthcare workers who are on the ing frenzy. This legislation will provide learned what we knew at the time— frontlines performing essential work that confidence, and I hope my col- that when you pay people more not to for patients suffering from the COVID– leagues on both sides of the aisle will work than they would get working, 19 virus. We are seeing lawsuits focus- join me in supporting these common- what do you expect? People will not ing on nursing homes, universities, sense reforms. work. nonprofit businesses—you name it. I yield the floor.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G27JY6.007 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 27, 2020 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. the summer, his inn would be nearly riety of different reasons, and espe- BOOZMAN). The Senator from South full every single night, but this July cially the sort of microbusinesses—the Carolina. his business is down by 93 percent. smaller ones. Some of these funds will Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. The bill that Senator RUBIO and I are be set aside for employers that have 10 President, as we continue our efforts to introducing would allow the hardest employees or less, to make sure that tackle the effects of COVID–19, both in hit small employers—those whose rev- the money doesn’t run out without terms of healthcare and the economic enue has declined by 50 percent or even that group of small businesses getting fallout, CARES 2 could be a critical more—to receive a second PPP forgiv- the assistance they need. piece to the puzzle. able loan. And to ensure that we are In addition, we know that minority Americans continue to mask up, so- targeting assistance to the employers and underserved small businesses have cial distance, and do what we can do as that need help the most, we limit those been disproportionately impacted by individuals to slow the spread of the second loans to small businesses with the lockdowns that we have seen. Many virus. Here, in the Senate, we know 300 or fewer employees. of them, obviously, often lack signifi- that we must find additional ways to Our bill would also expand forgivable cant cash reserves. They historically keep our people as healthy as possible PPP expenses to include investments face challenges being able to get tradi- while we reopen our economy as safely needed to protect both employees and tional means of capital. So, as part of as we can. customers, such as masks, plexiglass this proposal, separate from PPP and We also know that low wage and shields, and improved HVAC systems. in addition to it, we are proposing an service industry workers have taken This could include, for example, the ex- additional type of loan that would be the hardest economic hit from the pense of expanding outdoor seating, longer term, more targeted, and at low virus. This stems, in part, from res- which is especially important to res- interest, designated for small busi- taurants either being closed or oper- taurants that are still under dining re- nesses that are either seasonal employ- ating at a limited capacity. In April, strictions. ers or located in low-income commu- We include a number of other impor- one out of four individuals to lose their nities and have 500 or fewer employees. tant provisions, such as allowing sea- jobs lost their jobs in the restaurant It provides them flexible long-term sonal businesses more flexibility in cal- industry. That is 5.5 million Americans working capital to help ensure that culating their loan amounts and sim- who lost their jobs in the restaurant these most vulnerable and underserved plifying the loan forgiveness process business. small businesses don’t go out of busi- for smaller borrowers. While those losses have certainly ness because of the pandemic but al- begun to recover, and even as our res- I hope that our proposal will help ad- vance bipartisan negotiations to ex- lows them to borrow up to two times taurants adjust and innovate to find their annual revenues on a 20-year loan new ways to serve customers, there is tend this vital program before August 8, when applications will no longer be term at 1 percent interest. no doubt they need some additional accepted. There are so many small em- Again, don’t confuse that with PPP. help. That is why I worked on the pro- ployers and their employees who have This is a separate target product to try vision in this legislation that will pro- been kept afloat by the first PPP loan to help those who are in low-income vide a 100-percent deduction for busi- they received but need a second one to neighborhoods, as defined by their cen- ness meals—up from 50 percent. survive this persistent pandemic. sus track. So, consider, for example, a We know that through outdoor din- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- small business with $400,000. A 5-year ing, carryout, delivery, and, in some 1 ator from Florida. loan at 7 ⁄2 percent interest rate, that places around the country, limited in- Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, to follow today would be equal to $8,000 monthly door dining, we can keep folks safe. up on Senator COLLINS’ outline of the payments. But if they are able to refi- This incentive will lead to more orders second round of PPP, I think it is im- nance that existing loan at 1 percent, that will translate into more take- portant, first, to remind everybody the payments fall to $1,840. So it is an home pay and more hours for wait staff how we got to this place. additional amount of assistance. and kitchen staff and more revenues The goal, when we did it the first The bottom line is that we all recog- for millions of small businesses. That time, was to not only allow small busi- nize the importance of small business. is a great thing and an easy thing to nesses to survive what was then uncer- We should all recognize that this is not accomplish with this simple provision. tain as to how long it would take but a bailout. These are viable businesses, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- also to keep their workers attached to and the only reason they are struggling ator from Maine. employment. We know how devastating is because the government has stepped Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, the it is to a family and to an individual in—like it does, for example, in emi- Paycheck Protection Program of for- when they get disconnected from em- nent domain—and said: For the public givable loans has been a lifeline to mil- ployment, and, by and large, we believe good, it is important for us to infringe lions of our small businesses and their the program has been incredibly suc- upon your right to make money and employees. According to a recent cen- cessful. But it has room for improve- conduct business. sus survey, more than 76 percent of ment, and we have learned from those I think when government does that Maine’s small businesses reported re- things along the way with some of the in the public good, just like in eminent ceiving a PPP loan. An estimated different changes that were made in domain, the government also has an 240,000 Maine jobs have been supported providing more flexibility and the like. obligation to step forward and help by this critically important program, This new program comes at a timely these companies from going out of which has brought more than $2.2 bil- moment because we are now beginning business. Otherwise, we will lose not lion to our State. Nationwide, more to see that as the PPP funds are being just the backbone of our economy but than 5 million small employers have exhausted, some companies are having the millions of jobs that come with it, received PPP loans. to face, once again, the potential of and the impact would be catastrophic. When Senators RUBIO, CARDIN, SHA- having to lay off some of their workers. I yield the floor. HEEN, and I developed this program That is why it is time for a second The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- back in March, we had no idea how round of PPP assistance. ator from Utah. long economic closures to mitigate the A lot of the provisions will be very (The remarks of Mr. ROMNEY per- spread of COVID–19 would last. Many familiar. You have heard them al- taining to the introduction of S. 4323 small businesses have made consider- ready—the 21⁄2 percent payroll and so are printed in today’s RECORD under able investments in personal protective forth—but some are new because we ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and equipment and facility modifications really wanted this to be more targeted. Joint Resolutions.’’) to operate safely during the pandemic That is why there is the 300-employee- Mr. ROMNEY. I yield the floor. and yet are still only able to operate at or-less standard, and you have to have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- a fraction of their previous capacity. 50 percent or more of revenue reduc- ator from Alabama. In fact, I talked to an innkeeper in tion. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, today I Maine just this morning who told me We also understand that some com- introduced legislation that provides that in normal times, at this point in munities have been harder hit, for a va- $306 billion in additional resources to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G27JY6.011 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4497 fight the coronavirus and to mitigate You can defer your payment until Oc- There will be more funding, as Sen- its impact on American families, tober 1. Well, that is just around the ator SHELBY mentioned, to help con- schools, and businesses. I want to brief- corner. What we would propose is, you tain this sneaky, dangerous virus and ly highlight some of the main provi- don’t have to pay it after October 1 if give Americans more opportunity for sions. They have probably been talked you have no income. If you do have in- access to healthcare. There is more about already this afternoon. come, your monthly payment will funding in this overall legislation for First, $6 billion goes for States to never be more than 10 percent of your testing, for the National Institutes of ramp up testing, with a particular em- income after deducting the necessities Health, community health centers, the phasis on schools, employers, childcare of life, such as rent, mortgage, or food. distribution of vaccines, and to extend facilities, and nursing homes. No. 2, if you are a parent, this bill the expansion of teleservice activities Second, $26 billion goes for the devel- gives your child more choices of that has happened during the pan- opment and distribution of vaccines, schools, provides scholarships so that demic. therapeutics, and diagnostics. We have your child can return to the private This legislation reflects our Nation’s made meaningful progress on each of school he or she attended before the priorities, which are safely back to these fronts, but we haven’t gotten pandemic, and gives other students a school, safely back to childcare, and there yet, as we all know. new opportunity to attend private safely back to work. Third, there is $105 billion for the school. Senator TIM SCOTT introduced I yield the floor. Education Stabilization Fund to help that legislation earlier. I am a cospon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- schools adapt to the circumstances sor. ator from Oregon. No. 3, if you are a working mom or they face, which are extraordinary. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT dad, it helps you find childcare so you The CDC has emphasized the impor- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask can go back to work. A lot of our tance of getting kids back into school unanimous consent that following the childcare centers operate on a very and has issued guidelines on how to do remarks of my Republican colleagues, thin margin. They have reduced rev- so safely. That is why this legislation Senators BROWN, MURPHY, and I be per- enue because they don’t have as many provides additional funding for K–12 mitted to speak for up to 7 minutes clients these days. Senator BLUNT’s bill schools to get kids back into the class- each and that the previously scheduled and Senator SHELBY’s appropriations room at least 50 percent of the time, bill will provide money so that they votes occur following the remarks of which would be a big start. We recog- can stay open and provide safe environ- those listed. nize they will incur additional expense The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ments to two-thirds of the children in if they reopen safely, and we have to the United States under age 6 who have objection? try to provide for that. Without objection, it is so ordered. parents in the workforce. The fourth point I want to highlight Finally, our bill—the part I am intro- The Senator from South Carolina. Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, it is briefly here is $20 billion in additional ducing—improves the Strategic Na- my pleasure to introduce the Restoring assistance for our Nation’s farmers and tional Stockpile so that we can main- our ranchers. tain adequate supplies of masks, Critical Supply Chains and Intellectual The fifth and final point: nearly $30 gloves, protective equipment, as well Property Act. China looms large in this debate billion to bolster the U.S. defense in- as onshore manufacturing capacity for about the coronavirus. That is where dustrial base, which is important to all tests, treatments, and vaccines that we of us. We must never take our eyes off are building now. We want to make the virus originated. The lying and de- the ball there. These resources will pre- sure that it doesn’t go away and we ceptive behavior of the Chinese Com- vent furloughs of thousands of employ- have to rely on other countries in munist Party has brought this pan- ees from across the country who help other parts of the world. demic to the world. It is the third pan- Americans stay safe. This legislation is about children, demic to come out of China. I think it I can go on and on, but time is mov- jobs, and healthcare. is now time for us to get serious about ing on here this afternoon. We realize As far as schools go, there are 100,000 our dependency on China. this is just the first step. We have to public schools and 35,000 private What does this legislation do? It has work together. We have to work in a schools in our country. There are about four components. bipartisan fashion here and put Amer- 5 million students in the private The protective equipment that our ica first. schools and 50 million in the public nurses and doctors and all healthcare We know the House has some high schools. Every one of those children is workers use to protect themselves on numbers. We have good numbers, I be- a treasure. I have worked with Senator the frontlines—90 percent of it is made lieve. I look forward to some bipartisan BLUNT to help the country’s 135,000 in China. We are going to try to bring help on this and moving these bills schools and 6,000 colleges have the it back home. We have a ‘‘Buy Amer- along. money they need to open with as many ican’’ requirement in this bill—a $7.5 I yield the floor. students physically present as is con- billion tax credit to reenergize Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sistent with safety. ican production of PPE equipment. ator from Tennessee. The Safely Back to Work and Back We are trying to get PPE under the Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I to School Act poses making $70 billion Berry amendment of the Defense bill. thank Senator WYDEN for his courtesy available for schools; another $30 bil- We require our uniforms for our mili- in allowing me to go next. I will be suc- lion for colleges. That means roughly tary to be made in America to the ex- cinct. $1,200 per student for public and private tent possible. We are going to try to The way to get back to work and schools across the country. One-third create PPE in the same category as a back to school is to put politics aside of the money would be distributed national security item. and work together, as we have been automatically to all 135,000 schools. There will be a $7.5 billion tax credit doing, on the COVID–19 response and That is probably about $400 a student— to jump-start this industry. A lot of see whether we can get a result for the a significant amount of money. Two- good jobs will come from this, and we American people in the next couple of thirds of the money would go to will be less dependent on China when it weeks. schools that are opening with students comes to protective equipment. The part of the Safely Back to Work physically present to help pay for the I will discuss Senator PORTMAN’s leg- and Back to School Act that I am in- extra costs of providing that instruc- islation, Safeguarding American Inno- troducing today does four things. tion in a safe environment. If they are vation Act, which is included, Senator First, if you are one of 43 million trying to open with students physically CORNYN’s CHIPS for America Act, and Americans with a student loan, it helps present, it makes logical sense to say Senator MURKOWSKI’s American Min- you manage your debt. This is the way that if they have to have more buses, if eral Security Act very quickly. it does it: If you have no income, you they have to hire more teachers, if Senator CORNYN’s CHIPS for America have no monthly payment. If you re- they have to have more protective Act creates tax incentives to return member, in March, we said to the 43 equipment, then those schools need and grow a domestic semiconductor in- million Americans with student debt: more help paying for that. dustry. A Taiwanese firm made a big

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This Republican plan important for the future of our econ- workers that Republicans want to cut doesn’t do that. omy. their economic lifeline in the same bill Just as I said on Thursday, we have Senator PORTMAN’s Safeguarding that is going to give a taxpayer subsidy been ready for months. The other body, American Innovation Act creates a to power lunches for lobbyists. the House of Representatives, passed a Federal research council and institutes My colleagues have been warned that bill 2 months ago ensuring that Ameri- penalties for bad actors who come to State unemployment systems are al- cans have those funds to make rent, the United States or are here to steal ready struggling to keep up. Some peo- pay groceries, and pay for essentials. important intellectual property. I ple who were laid off months ago are Leader SCHUMER and I introduced our think we all know who we are talking still waiting to receive benefits. I read plan: the American Workforce Rescue about here. China leads the pack there, about one today who is following all of Act. and you saw what happened in Hous- this from their hospital bed, where So we were all set over here to go to ton. they are suffering from COVID–19. work with Republicans before the ma- Senator MURKOWSKI’s American Min- There are news reports about people jority leader sent everybody home on a eral Security Act promotes secure and sleeping in their cars just to have a 2-week recess, when we thought it was robust domestic supply chains of crit- shot at being at the head of the line at important to be here and to work on ical minerals by streamlining the per- the workforce agency. these crucial economic issues I have mitting process for extraction and em- Now Senate Republicans come for- mentioned. phasizing R&D into critical mineral re- ward with a proposal that throws even Benefits have lapsed. Tens of mil- cycling and development. more sand in the gears. They have been lions of Americans now walk an eco- These four things together will pro- warned that this kind of proposal will nomic tightrope every single week, bal- tect our supply chain. It will bring it be a disaster to implement. I know be- ancing the rent bill against the food back to the country at a time when we cause I was in the Senate Finance bill, the food bill against healthcare need to have more say about our des- room when they were told about it. costs. tiny. The pandemic has been a wake-up My colleagues on the other side also There is no time to waste. Senate Re- call all over the board. There is noth- are arguing that the biggest problem in publicans need to work with us now on ing more important to me than relo- America now is that there are all these a proposal that ensures that Americans cating the medical supply chain and lazy workers sitting at home collecting do not face yet another economic hit, as I mentioned, with some of them ac- protecting the innovation that we are unemployment checks instead of going tually sitting in hospitals suffering known for as a country. back to their jobs. There is no evi- With that, I yield. from COVID–19 and wondering how dence—not a shred—that this is hap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- they are going to pay the bills. ator from Oregon. pening in large numbers around the I yield the floor. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, Senate country. Come to me with one single The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Republicans and the White House have story about somebody turning down ator from Ohio. finally come forward with an unem- work, and I will tell you about a dozen Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, Senator ployment insurance proposal. The Re- out-of-work Oregonians I have spoken WYDEN is so right here. He fought back publican proposal is not just mis- to, folks who cannot wait—cannot in March for $600 a week for unem- guided; the Republican proposal is a wait—to get back to work, Oregonians ployed workers, which kept our econ- punch in the gut and a slap in the face and Americans who believe in the dig- omy going, which kept us from going for the 30 million Americans relying on nity of work. into a worse recession, which made all lifeline unemployment insurance bene- There was a nationwide townhall the difference in the world for all these fits. It adds insult to infection. meeting on Thursday last, with people workers. Unemployment benefits—the ones we who were unemployed, and people who Think about this. If we were to adopt developed that ensure that people can were unemployed volunteered that, if their proposal—I think they have a pay the rent or buy groceries—are al- they were told in the evening that they proposal. We haven’t really seen very ready expiring. The last payments could work the next day, they would be much yet. went out Saturday. Senate Republicans there at the crack of dawn. It is insult- As Senator WYDEN said, the House and Donald Trump sat on their hands ing to American workers to suggest passed a bill back in May. It has been for months instead of working with they are a bunch of lazy freeloaders May, June, and almost all of July. We Democrats, so now it appears that a looking for a handout, but we have have waited and waited and waited. lapse in benefits is inevitable. been hearing that time and again from Unemployed workers know that their Republicans apparently have a pro- those on the other side of the aisle who unemployment expires at the end of posal that is just unworkable. You were simply unwilling to write any July, yet Senator MCCONNELL sent us don’t have to take my word for it; the proposal at all. home, as Senator WYDEN said. They nonpartisan experts who run the State I believe the Republican proposal is wait. We wait. We wait. Then they workforce agencies have told the Fi- also a prescription for disaster for our come up with this half-baked proposal nance Committee that any changes, economy. Supercharged unemployment that they don’t even know what it is even simple ones, can take months to benefits may be the single most exactly. implement. Now Republicans are talk- impactful program that Congress But we do know one thing. We do ing about cutting those lifeline bene- passed in response to the pandemic. know that workers who were laid off fits—the ones that actually made it What does it mean to cut it? The Re- through no fault of their own, they possible for folks to make rent and buy publican plan cuts unemployment ben- want to work. Most Americans want to groceries and cover the cost of medi- efits by more than $10 billion per week. work. Those workers, their unemploy- cine and car insurance. They are talk- That opens up a terrible economic ment is cut from $600 to $200 a week. So ing about cutting those benefits by wound. It will be a huge setback right we are essentially taking $400 from two-thirds. They want States to make when the recovery seems to be stalling, millions of workers in Connecticut and complicated changes to the unemploy- even going in reverse. Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New ment insurance program that could One new analysis says cutting bene- York, Oregon, Ohio, Arkansas, and hold up benefits until 2021. Some fits down to $200 per week is going to Utah. We are taking $400 a week from States are indicating that it is almost lead to a loss of 3.4 million jobs. And these workers at the same time that impossible to manage this altogether. Senate Republicans want Americans to the moratorium on eviction expires, at The Republican proposal is cruel. In believe that it is unemployed workers the same time that eviction courts in my view, it is legislative malpractice. holding back the economy. the States open up.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G27JY6.015 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4499 In Columbus, OH—my State’s largest ployment going to be there? Am I the virus. In 15 days, this country has city—they are holding eviction courts going to be able to stay in my apart- gone from 3 million cases to 4 million in an arena because there are so many ment? What am I going to do? How am cases, and there is not enough funding people who will be evicted if their un- I going to feed my kids? What is going in these proposals that were just out- employment expires. In the middle of a to happen with schools? We don’t know lined in order to help States beat the pandemic, we are going to evict people, if they are going to be protected, if my virus. and they are going to go to over- kids are going to be safe at school. We are, once again, experiencing a crowded homeless shelters; they are Essentially, the Trump-McConnell PPE shortage in this Nation. Doctors going to go to sleep in their cousins’ plan tells people: You are on your own. at Memorial City Medical Center in basements—in the middle of a pan- It is time that we, as a body—it is Houston are using single-use N95 res- demic. What is that going to do? time that the Republicans work with pirator masks for 15 days before throw- I know the President just doesn’t Speaker PELOSI, work with us, that the ing them out. think much about the pandemic. He President pays attention for a moment, Schools are, right now, planning to has moved on to accusing who knows and we actually take care of people in spend $25 billion in order to buy masks what, calling names, dividing and all their homes; we take care of workers; and cleaning supplies that are esca- that, and isn’t paying much attention we take care of people in our schools— lating in cost. to this pandemic. But, in the middle of instead of turning our backs. There is nowhere close to enough a pandemic, to cut unemployment is It is time to help families stay in money in this legislation to help just unbelievable. their homes. It is time to get people schools get ready. There is nothing in We know that, in their plan, there is the help they need through this pan- this bill that requires the a major cut in unemployment benefits; demic. It is time that this body lead operationalization of the Defense Pro- there is no rental assistance that will when the President has failed. duction Act to make sure that we are help people pay their rent; there is no Their plans don’t come close to being producing enough PPE in this country. expansion of the eviction moratorium. enough. There are still States in this Nation There is nothing. I yield the floor. that are refusing to open up the health Senator MCCONNELL has had months The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- insurance systems so more people can to extend expanded unemployment ator from Connecticut. get access to health insurance. There is benefits. He has had months to figure Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, when nothing in these proposals to require out what we are going to do on evic- people talk about this body being fun- open enrollment periods in States, to tions. Yet nothing. I don’t know, when damentally broken under Republican make sure that everyone who is con- I look down that hall—I don’t really leadership, this is exhibit A. This is ex- tracting this virus has the chance to know—I see lobbyists running out of hibit A. get health insurance. The reality is that the States are the there, asking Senator MCCONNELL to This body has had 2 months to con- ones on the frontlines, standing up get what they get, and they do very sider legislation that would stand up a these responses. My State has done well every time, apparently. national effort to squash this pandemic pretty well, but we are going bankrupt Americans want to go back to work. once and for all and to make sure that in the process. From what I can tell, People want to go to work, but they people don’t die, don’t go hungry, don’t want to go back to work when it is listening to these speeches tonight, get pushed out into the street at a mo- safe. I want our schools to open, but I there is nothing significant in this ment when unemployment is higher want our schools to open safely. package of bills to help States like than at any time in this country’s his- President Trump, months into this mine stand up responses. pandemic, still has no plans to protect tory since the Great Depression. So I grieve for families who are going We didn’t consider any legislation for workers. There is one reason people are to listen to the news tonight and hear still out of work: President Trump’s all of the last work period. We went on that Senate Republicans’ stimulus plan failure to get this pandemic under con- recess for 2 weeks. Now we are 3 days is to cut their unemployment benefits trol. before unemployment benefits expire— by $400 per week. I also grieve for this Now, as they suggest we drop unem- the additional unemployment bene- Nation, knowing that nothing in these ployment from $600 to $200—it is not fits—and we are now getting the intro- proposals is significant enough to allow alarmist—people can lose their homes. duction of what appears to be a dozen States and hospitals and healthcare A wave of evictions in the middle of different pieces of legislation from Sen- systems to turn around this damaging this pandemic will set back millions of ate Republicans tonight. trajectory on the virus, to produce We still don’t have the details, but it families. enough PPE necessary to do the job, looks as though there is not one bill I know it is not something that Sen- and to fix the dangerously broken test- being introduced but that there are ators do very often, but try to put ing system in this country. yourself in the shoes of someone who is about 13 bills being introduced. We I plead for my Republican colleagues laid off in Akron, OH, or in Eugene, don’t have enough time before the expi- to finally come to the table with OR, or in Hartford, CT. Someone is laid ration of unemployment benefits to ne- Democrats in the House and the Senate off. They get that $600. They can stay gotiate 1 bill—1 bill—never mind 7 or so we can craft something together in their apartments—barely, but they 10. that does the job for families and does can. We wasted months of time when the job to fix this very, very broken They are paying attention—sort of— Democrats and Republicans should healthcare system amidst an advancing to what we do here. They do know that have been talking together. Instead, pandemic. Senate Republicans were talking their unemployment expires at the end VOTE ON HARDY NOMINATION amongst themselves and have now of July. Then they hear of no plan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The waited until the zero hour to come out The Democrats have said: Let’s ex- question is, Will the Senate advise and with a piece of legislation which calls tend the unemployment. Let’s do pro- consent to the Hardy nomination? tections. Let’s do emergency rental as- for a $400-per-week cut in unemploy- Mr. ROMNEY. I ask for the yeas and sistance. Let’s help our schools. Let’s ment benefits for people who are out of nays. help our local governments. Let’s make work. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sure people have enough food on their That is the economic stimulus plan: sufficient second? tables. a $400-per-week cut for families in this There appears to be a sufficient sec- They hear nothing from the majority country who have been relying on un- ond. party, and people are now beginning to employment benefits because the econ- The clerk will call the roll. understand that maybe the Senate is omy is not coming back. The legislative clerk called the roll. not going to do its job, maybe the But I come to this floor tonight to Mr. THUNE. The following Senators President really doesn’t care about tell you why the economy is not com- are necessarily absent: the Senator these unemployment benefits. ing back. It is not because we haven’t from Nebraska (Mr. SASSE) and the Think about the anxiety a family appropriated enough money. It is be- Senator from North Carolina (Mr. faces, the uncertainty of: Is my unem- cause we are losing the fight against TILLIS).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G27JY6.017 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S4500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 27, 2020 Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the and he set out to make it a stronger, John Lewis was 25 years old when he Senator from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY), more democratic, more equal, more led a peaceful march across the Ed- the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. just nation for every person. mund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL. It MARKEY), and the Senator from To persevere toward that end in the was in 1965. As he got to the other side Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) are necessarily face of the hate and violence he so and was met by Alabama State troop- absent. often faced is a testament to the ers, he had his skull fractured. He was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there strength of both the character and the called lawless. They all were. That day any other Senators in the Chamber de- heart of John Lewis. is now forever known as Bloody Sun- siring to vote? John was a dear friend to my wife day. The result was announced—yeas 65, Louise and me, and we are both pro- You know, change doesn’t wait for us nays 30, as follows: foundly grateful to have had him in our to become settled and comfortable, and [Rollcall Vote No. 142 Ex.] lives. even if we are both of those things, it John’s long life represented an un- YEAS—65 just doesn’t allow us to look the other broken thread from a very painful past way when justice is on the line. If there Alexander Fischer Murphy to a more hopeful future. He gave us all Baldwin Gardner Paul is one lesson from John Lewis’s exem- Barrasso Graham Perdue reason to hope. More importantly, he plary life—one from so many—that we Blackburn Grassley Portman gave us the courage to pursue the should heed today, it is that we should Blunt Hassan Risch bright future we all want for ourselves look to the youngest Americans to Boozman Hawley Roberts and for our children and for our grand- Braun Hoeven make good on America’s promise and Romney children. Burr Hyde-Smith Rounds show the rest of us how to fight to Capito Inhofe Rubio You know, it struck me earlier Carper Johnson eradicate injustice. Scott (FL) today, as we had one of the most emo- Casey Jones When George Floyd took his last Scott (SC) tional things that I have been a part of Cassidy Kaine breath, it was young men and women— Shaheen Collins Kennedy with John in the Capitol Rotunda: I White, Black, and Brown—who rose up Cornyn King Shelby was in Selma, AL, on Saturday and said enough is enough, just like Cotton Lankford Sinema evening—my last trip with John; I Sullivan 1965, following the death of Jimmie Lee Cramer Lee have had many—at Brown AME Chap- Crapo Loeffler Tester Jackson, when John Lewis and others Thune el, historic Brown Chapel, for a service. Cruz Manchin rose up and said enough is enough; just Daines McConnell Toomey Martin Luther King III was there. Con- Warner as John did as a 21-year-old Freedom Enzi McSally gresswoman TERRI SEWELL, a daughter Ernst Moran Wicker Rider, risking his life, traveling by bus of Selma, was there. So many of the Feinstein Murkowski Young throughout the South. The ride or foot soldiers who marched with John march—that journey for freedom— NAYS—30 were there. I was struck by his passion, never ended for him, and it can’t end Bennet Gillibrand Rosen by his courage, and I thought to my- Blumenthal Harris Schatz self: What can I say that has not al- for any of us until we make it right. Booker Heinrich Schumer Although John truly believed that Brown Hirono ready been said about John Lewis? The Smith the moral arc of the universe bends to- Cantwell Klobuchar Stabenow words just escaped me. Cardin Menendez Udall The following day, we were in Mont- ward justice, he knew that it does not Coons Merkley Van Hollen gomery. John took one last journey bend on its own. John certainly did his Cortez Masto Murray Warren part to bend that moral arc, but as sig- Duckworth Peters Whitehouse across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Durbin Reed Wyden Selma, AL. This time, on the other side nificant as his individual efforts were, it was his enlistment of others to join NOT VOTING—5 of that bridge, he was met again by State troopers from the State of Ala- him that is going to leave his lasting Leahy Sanders Tillis legacy. Markey Sasse bama, but instead of tear gas and billy We are all here today in some meas- The nomination was confirmed. clubs, he was met with salutes as peo- ple lined the streets, shouting: We have ure, in some way, because we joined his The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- got this John. We will carry on. fight for justice. No matter what side LIVAN). The Senator from Alabama. Then he went to Montgomery along of the political aisle you are on, no Mr. JONES. Mr. President, I ask the same path that they marched in matter where you come from, no mat- unanimous consent that the motion to 1965 to make sure that Americans ter what your background, we are all reconsider be considered made and laid could vote, and vote easily, without here today, in part, because of John upon the table and that the President paying a poll tax, without having to Lewis, to join a fight for justice. We be immediately notified of the Senate’s count jelly beans or guess at the num- join because it is the right thing to do, action. ber of jelly beans in a jar or take an- but also because John showed us the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without other kind of test. way. He showed us the way by his cour- objection, it is so ordered. John marched, and he walked all the age, by his determination, and, more REMEMBERING JOHN LEWIS way from Selma to Montgomery. In importantly, by his love. Mr. JONES. Mr. President, today Montgomery yesterday afternoon, his John Lewis lived to see the genera- marks the third day after a pretty body was placed in the capital of the tion that I believe will lead this Nation emotional weekend for the folks of State of Alabama, Montgomery, which to our ideals and to fulfill a promise to Alabama, for the folks of America. was the birthplace of the Confederacy, all. Like him, this younger generation Earlier this afternoon, we had a cere- the capital of the Confederacy. He had is protesting peacefully, nonviolently. mony in the Capitol Rotunda to pay to ride past all of those monuments They love this Nation. They love this our respects to the late John Robert that are along the way—and the Nation as much as John, and they want Lewis, a true American hero. names. this Nation to fulfill its obligation of A native of Alabama, John grew up But on that sunny afternoon, John equality and justice. in the cotton fields of Pike County, Lewis was brought into the Capitol Ro- Some have painted them as lawless AL, in Troy, to become one of the most tunda for the State of Alabama—the thugs. They would be wrong. They, too, influential Members of Congress and, first African American to lie in state in like John, are patriots who want Amer- perhaps, one of the most influential the State of Alabama at the capitol. ica to move forward to a nation of Americans this country has ever seen. Ironically, the last person to lie in equals—that long dream of a nation of He was a remarkable human being state at the Alabama capitol was equals—and move forward together as whose life and work are examples to us George Wallace. What an interesting a nation, together as one. all. It is now up to us to carry on, to bookend for John’s life—that unbroken In Alabama we saw firsthand the di- make ‘‘good trouble,’’ to fulfill the thread—from a Governor who declared visions that John sought to heal and dream, the promise of a more equal and ‘‘segregation now, segregation tomor- the violence that rose up in opposition just nation. row, and segregation forever,’’ who in- to his peaceful efforts to make right so As a son of Troy, AL, John Lewis stilled lawlessness, all the way to John many wrongs. He loved this country so, loved our country with all his heart, Lewis, who instilled hope and love. so much. May his love and his moral

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Montgomery, Portland and Seattle, up.’’ Speak out and find a way to ‘‘get Through five different trips I got to Minneapolis, Washington—everywhere. in good trouble, necessary trouble.’’ travel with John—to Selma and Bir- Let the love and moral courage rip I have to tell you, folks—I have been mingham, to Memphis and Mont- through the hearts of young Ameri- here for 21⁄2 years now, and there are gomery, to Charleston and Cape Town, cans—White, Black, and Brown—to just not enough people who will stand to South Carolina and South Africa, to reach beyond the current chaos and di- up and speak out when they see things Alabama and to Delaware—I most vision, just as John did, and lead us to that they know are unfair and unjust. treasure the memory of hosting John come together as a community to end It is our job, our duty. We owe it not in Delaware in 2015 when he came and injustice and inequality. just to our constituents but to the peo- spoke to a whole school full of eager el- It is the young among us in Alabama ple of America to stand up, to speak ementary school kids. He spoke to a and across this Nation who can heal out, and to get in the way, to make whole auditorium full of young com- what we have failed to heal in our life- good trouble. munity leaders and then held a town- times, no matter how hard John Lewis It is time that we do that with regard hall for a discussion about equality and tried. to the Voting Rights Act. It is time equity and civil rights. I truly believe that with the events that we do that with regard to the po- John dedicated his life to fighting for of the last few weeks, as John saw the lice reforms and law enforcement re- others and principally fighting for vot- thousands of new recruits for his quest forms that are out there as well that ing rights. When John, in his child- to bend the moral arc of the universe we know need to exist. So let’s do it, hood, was confronted with the ugly re- toward justice, he confidently looked folks. Let’s remember John for who he ality of Jim Crow and the legal seg- around and said: All is well. It is time was and know more because he was regation of apartheid in the United for the torch to be passed. It is time for that kind of icon. He was that Amer- States, he couldn’t follow the advice he me to go. ican hero who will last—his legacy will was given by family and friends to But it is not just the young in this last for generations. ‘‘stay out of trouble. Don’t get in the country. As Members of Congress, we Let’s remember the charge that John way.’’ He lived his life by the credo: If also have an obligation to act, to bend gave us in the final passage of his auto- you see something wrong, act like it. that moral arc toward justice, just as biography, where he quoted the old Af- He was dedicated to getting ‘‘into good John did his entire life. rican proverb ‘‘When you pray, move trouble,’’ into ‘‘necessary trouble,’’ and As we begin to grapple with a world your feet.’’ into doing the hard work of redeeming without him, we must face the chal- John gave us the charge: the soul of America. lenges of the moment with the same As a nation, if we care for the Beloved Long before America came to believe grit and perseverance he embodied. We Community, we must move our feet, our in John Lewis, he believed in the prom- are charged—we in this body are hands, our resources to build and not tear ise of America. That he today lies in charged with continuing the fight for down, to reconcile and not to divide, to love state on the catafalque that also held justice and equality that in his life’s and not to hate, to heal and not to kill. In the remains of the slain President work meant so much. the final analysis, we are one people, one Abraham Lincoln; that he, this week, John was called ‘‘the conscience of family, one house—the American house, the will lie in state in the State capital of Congress.’’ May the conscience of all in American family. Alabama; and that he will be honored Congress—all of us, each of us, the Sen- We must carry John with us every by millions nationwide and worldwide ate, the House—be awakened by his step of the way every day and finish his is just a reminder that he was on the passing to finish John’s efforts to re- life’s work—patriots for equality and right side of history all along. He was store integrity to the Voting Rights an America that lives a reality closer arrested more than 40 times in the Act. to its ideals. course of his activism for civil rights, Later, after the reception today, the Rest in peace, our old friend John and he proved that courage, as has memorial service, the House of Rep- Robert Lewis. We have many bridges to been often said, is not the absence of resentatives voted unanimously, by cross, but we got this. fear but the triumph over it. unanimous consent, to change the I yield the floor. With many others, I had the blessing name of H.R. 4 to the John R. Lewis The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of being at the Edmund Pettus Bridge Voting Rights Act of 2020. ator from Delaware. with John on several reenactments of We can talk about naming roads, and Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I rise to that memorable Bloody Sunday march we can talk about renaming bridges, pay tribute to my colleague, my friend, and was with him at Brown Chapel but if there is one thing that John to our American hero who lies in state AME Church for a service of inspira- Lewis would ask us to do, it is to pass just now in the Rotunda of this Cap- tion, gathering before that reenact- the Voting Rights Act of 2020; restore itol, Congressman John Lewis of At- ment of the march. He stopped halfway the Voting Rights Act to where it is lanta, GA. across the bridge and asked each of us supposed to have been. It is a good bill Born in Troy, AL, the arc of his life to just take a moment and pause at the that passed the House of Representa- is known to us all. He gave himself bridge, which has a crest to it. He re- tives, but it has languished over here completely to the fight for the dignity counted how, as they cleared that in the bowels of an office somewhere. of every American and every human crest, this line—two by two—of peace- As we approach the election in 2020, we being. I wanted to take a few minutes ful protesters, marchers seeking to go need to send that message that every today, if I could, and just reflect a lit- from Selma to the State capital to vote in this country can count. Every tle bit on what made John so special make their plea for access to that most person who is eligible should be able to and so different. fundamental of rights in our democ- vote and not only cast the ballot but There are many in this Chamber in racy—the ballot box—he could see that cast it with ease, cast it at a time the Senate and in the House of Rep- line of State troopers, of deputies, and when it is convenient with them, cast resentatives who have fought for equal- a ragtag crowd of those who had gath- it by mail in the privacy of their home ity and justice. There are many who ered to do violence to those protesters if possible, but cast a ballot to raise have marched or who have sacrificed, and marchers. He was not gripped with the level of participation. That is what who have fought or who have led in fear. He was determined to go ahead John Lewis stood for. That is what many causes over many years, but even though he said he was certain John Lewis meant. That is what we John was both fierce in his passion for that might be his last day. need to do for John Lewis. equality and humble in his spirit, You see, John is someone who under- In the program here, I was so pleased gentle and kind. stood the redemptive power of suf- that this program reprinted a painting One of the great blessings of my dec- fering, someone whom I described as a of John Lewis that is housed in the Bir- ade here has been to get to travel with living saint, someone who was willing

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I move to proceed substantial contributions to agri- I will just say that in my own life, to legislative session. culture in our great State. I am proud John was someone who made me be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to say that Jack and Diana Berger lieve in the possibility of forgiveness, question is on agreeing to the motion. more than meet these qualifications of redemption, and of healing. If a man and are well deserving of this honor. The motion was agreed to. who had suffered as he did at the hands Natives of Saratoga, WY, Jack and of so many bigots, so many acts of vio- f Diana Berger remain committed to lence and disrespect, from the lunch Wyoming’s agriculture industry and counter sit-ins, to the freedom riots, to EXECUTIVE SESSION the Saratoga community. Jack is cur- that march on Bloody Sunday; if that rently serving as president of the Wyo- man could be as hopeful, as kind, as ming Natural Resource Foundation, generous in spirit, and as forgiving as EXECUTIVE CALENDAR which is dedicated to conserving Wyo- he was to all who met him, holding on Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ming’s natural resources, heritage, and with fierceness to his commitment to move to proceed to executive session to culture. He has been instrumental in justice and equality, yet openhearted consider Calendar No. 770. providing the necessary support to and openhanded to all he met; if that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fund a variety of water quality initia- man could have walked among us, then question is on agreeing to the motion. tives and rangeland and wildlife habi- I am one step closer to believing in the The motion was agreed to. tat improvement projects. Jack is also possibility of forgiveness for us all. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the past president of the Carbon Coun- I want to express my deepest condo- clerk will report the nomination. ty Stock Growers. Diana was elected to lences to his son, John Miles Lewis, The senior assistant legislative clerk serve on Carbon County School Dis- and his family and to all who knew and read the nomination of Derek Kan, of trict No. 2 for two terms. In 2018, she loved and served with him. It is my California, to be Deputy Director of the was appointed by then-Wyoming Gov- hope that his legacy will be a blessing, Office of Management and Budget. ernor Matt Mead to serve on the Wyo- ming State Fair Advisory Board and a challenge, and an inspiration for Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to elected to serve as chair in 2019. As a every American. consider the nomination. member of the Wyoming Stock Grow- There is now on the floor of this Sen- CLOTURE MOTION ate the Voting Rights Advancement ers Environmental Stewardship Com- Mr. MCCONNELL. I send a cloture Act, renamed for John Lewis. On the mittee, Diana played an intricate role motion to the desk. in selecting members of the Wyoming 50th anniversary of the march across The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- the Edmund Pettus Bridge, I carried a agricultural community who exhibit ture motion having been presented outstanding stewardship ethics. These copy of that exact bill of that Con- under rule XXII, the Chair directs the gress, named the ‘‘John Lewis Voting are just a few of the organizations Jack clerk to read the motion. and Diana have dedicated their time Rights Restoration Act,’’ and asked a The senior assistant legislative clerk to. number of my colleagues if they would read as follows: Perhaps more inspirational than join in cosponsoring it. One Republican their achievements, however, is the did—a Senator from Alaska—and many CLOTURE MOTION We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- Bergers’ commitment to the Saratoga Democrats. What matters is not the community. Jack and Diana have a party but the purpose. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby passion for the agriculture industry I will close by saying that we should move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- and their fellow producers, and want to never give up on John’s pursuit of a nation of Derek Kan, of California, to be see these people succeed right along- more fair and equal America. Deputy Director of the Office of Management side them. They genuinely enjoy ranch- Mr. President, I was going to proceed and Budget. ing and making a living off of the land. to make remarks on another indi- Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Joni The Bergers also firmly believe, like vidual, but I will gladly yield to the Ernst, John Cornyn, Lindsey Graham, myself, that the most effective policy majority leader. John Boozman, Lamar Alexander, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marsha Blackburn, decisions are made at the State and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- local level, especially when concerning jority leader. Richard Burr, Mike Crapo, Pat Rob- erts, James E. Risch, Shelley Moore critical industries like agriculture. Mr. MCCONNELL. I thank my friend, Capito, Michael B. Enzi, Mitt Romney, Like most folks in the great State of the Senator from Delaware. John Barrasso. Wyoming, the Bergers know that hard ORDER OF PROCEDURE Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous work, proper stewardship of the land, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I consent that the mandatory quorum and a commitment to your neighbor go ask unanimous consent that notwith- call be waived. a long way in ensuring a strong agri- standing the provisions of rule XXII, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without culture industry and happy and the Senate vote on the motions to in- objection, it is so ordered. healthy communities. voke cloture on the Joseph and Wade Fortunately for Wyoming, the nominations at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow in f Bergers also truly understand the im- the order listed; further, that if cloture portance of passing their knowledge on LEGISLATIVE SESSION is invoked on the nominations, the to the next generation of Wyomingites. postcloture time expire at 2:30 p.m. to- They continue to share their passion morrow and the Senate vote on con- for agriculture with their children firmation of the nominations in that MORNING BUSINESS Jace, Aubrey, Kyle, and Kirby. Jack order. I further ask unanimous consent Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I and Diana remain active in the Carbon that, if confirmed, the motions to re- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- County Fair with 4–H and FFA. It is consider be considered made and laid ate proceed to legislative session for a truly inspiring to see Wyomingites who upon the table and the President be im- period of morning business, with Sen- understand the importance of passing mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- ators permitted to speak therein for up their knowledge on to those who come tion; and finally, that the cloture mo- to 10 minutes each. next, so they too can have a positive tions with respect to the Kaplan and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without impact on Wyoming’s agriculture in- McFerran nominations ripen following objection, it is so ordered. dustry like Jack and Diana have.

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Jack and Diana Berger truly live the young folks of this country, and cabinet, Dr. Smith crafted and imple- the Cowboy way of life, and I am proud this is exactly what Mr. Boner con- mented the State’s response to the to have the opportunity to recognize tinues to do. Through the Future Cat- COVID–19 emergency. He has worked their achievements as inductees into tle Producers of Wyoming program, he diligently alongside the Governor’s the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of donates a heifer to a student applicant team to provide medical and scientific Fame. Wyoming is well served by their that wants to learn about the industry. reasoning for pandemic-related deci- lasting and continuing contributions to This program assists students in be- sions. Dr. Smith’s commitment to the our great State.∑ coming involved in cattle production health and well-being of Arkansans has f and helps them establish their own always been evident. We are especially herds. grateful for that commitment as he TRIBUTE TO BRAD BONER In addition to assisting many stu- navigated unprecedented times on be- Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, at dents on the agriculture front, for half of our State. the 108th Wyoming State Fair, Senator more than 30 years, Brad has dedicated Dr. Smith’s distinguished career with ENZI and I will have the pleasure of in- his time to his community by ref- the Arkansas Department of Health troducing Brad Boner as one of the 2020 ereeing basketball games from middle comes after years of education and inductees of the Wyoming Agriculture school to intermural college games. He preparation, including over a decade of Hall of Fame. He is a man of honesty, also helped coach the boys and girls comprehensive medical schooling, four hard work, and strong leadership. I am traveling teams to support his chil- degrees, and two board certifications. proud to say Mr. Boner exemplifies the dren. As Peter Camino, former presi- After graduating from Rice University ideals of the Wyoming way of life dent of the Wyoming Wool Growers As- in 1986, Dr. Smith claimed home to through his immense contributions to sociation, observed, ‘‘He has worked Texas and its classrooms for the next Wyoming agriculture. diligently to solidify a future not only 10 years. By 1991, Dr. Smith had earned Mr. Boner has demonstrated his deep- for himself, but the future of genera- two more degrees: a doctor of medicine rooted commitment to the Wyoming tions to follow.’’ from Baylor College of Medicine and a community and, above all, his family. Brad’s humble character and dedica- master of arts from Dallas Theological He is supported by his wife Laurie and tion to agriculture have truly made an Seminary. In 1996, Dr. Smith earned a three children, Braden, Meghan, and impact and helped grow our agriculture master of public health from the Uni- Ryan. After graduating from the Uni- community. I think I speak for many versity of Texas School of Public versity of Wyoming with an ag busi- when I say I am truly grateful for his Health, focusing on disease control. He ness degree, Brad returned to leadership, contributions, and caring completed two infectious disease fel- Glenrock, WY, where he still ranches demeanor that has so graciously lowships at Baylor College of Medicine at the M Diamond Angus Ranch along- blessed our State in many ways. before pursuing a degree in tropical side his two brothers, Rob and Jeff, and With Brad Boner’s constant diligence medicine and hygiene from the Liver- their father, Bob. to improve and impact his community, pool School of Tropical Medicine and Mr. Boner’s involvement in agri- it is with my great honor to induct him Hygiene in England. culture goes far beyond production. In into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of What emerged as an area of interest fact, his dedication and passion for the Fame. He represents every positive at- for Dr. Smith in medical school led to industry are evident through his active tribute of a leader in Wyoming agri- an expansive, acclaimed career in in- involvement in both cattle and sheep culture and the Code of the West. He fectious disease medicine. After years industries on local, State, and national has represented Wyoming’s interests of education and training, Dr. Smith levels. Brad is the current American with dedication and honor. It is be- took his knowledge to Africa at the Sheep Industry Association secretary cause of people like him that the agri- height of the AIDS epidemic. While si- and treasurer, as well as president of cultural community in Wyoming has a multaneously serving as a medical mis- both the Wyoming Wool Growers and bright and productive future. My wife sionary with his wife, Dr. Smith Wyoming Angus Association. Brad has Bobbi joins me in congratulating the worked at Kijabe Hospital in Kenya in served in various capacities whenever outstanding individual, Brad Boner, the roles as chief of internal medicine, he has been called upon, often sacri- who is a 2020 inductee into the Wyo- medical intern program director, and ficing valuable time on his home ming Agriculture Hall of Fame. infectious disease consultant. He found ranch. Brad serves as the supervisor of himself back in Kenya in 2006 under the f the Converse County Conservation Dis- direction of the University of Maryland trict, Wyoming Animal Damage Con- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS School of Medicine, this time working trol Board, and American Sheep Indus- --- with the Kenya Institute of Human Vi- try ‘‘Let it Grow’’ committee. Brad’s rology as a senior medical technical dedication to the State and the indus- TRIBUTE TO DR. NATE SMITH adviser and country medical director. try has not gone unnoticed. In 2014, he ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise His expertise in infectious disease is was recognized as a University of Wyo- today to recognize Dr. Nate Smith, well-respected and has led to his par- ming College of Agriculture ‘‘Out- whose expert medical guidance and ticipation and leadership in several standing Alumni.’’ strong leadership will be deeply missed medical advisory groups. Dr. Smith In addition to serving in many capac- following his departure from the Ar- served as chairman of the infection ities to the benefit of Wyoming’s sheep kansas Department of Health. control committee for the Arkansas ranching community, Brad steps up Dr. Smith launched his career with Department of Health, chairman of the and serves as an articulate spokesman the Arkansas Department of Health in Arkansas AIDS Drug Assistance Pro- on moving the sheep industry forward. 2009. His extensive medical background gram Formulary Advisory Committee, One of the most noteworthy accom- and dedication to the department’s and chairman of the Infectious Disease plishments is Brad’s active role in mission allowed him quick advance- Policy Committee for the Association forming the Mountain States Lamb Co- ment through the agency ranks. He ini- of State and Territorial Health Offi- operative, including serving as MSLC’s tially served as State epidemiologist cials, ASTHO. He sat on the National first chairman and current chairman. and subsequently served as branch Vaccine Advisory Committee for the Mr. Boner is not only a leader in Wy- chief for infectious diseases and deputy U.S. Department of Health and Human oming’s strong agriculture community, director for Public Health Programs. Services for several years before an ap- but a wonderful mentor to the youth However, Dr. Smith’s more recent and pointment to the CDC Advisory Com- across our State. He believes sharing notable appointments to director and mittee on Immunization Practices. his love for agriculture with students State health officer in 2013 and sec- Further, Dr. Smith has published more

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The University of Arkansas Margaret a happy 100th birthday and for Medical Sciences is one such insti- communities has made a true dif- hope this is the start of a year filled ference in a difficult time. tution that will undoubtedly feel Dr. with happiness and joy.∑ Smith’s absence, as he has held several Carter, who is only 5 years old, has wanted to be a garbage man since he academic appointments alongside his f career at the Arkansas Department of was 3. For Halloween last year, he even Health. What began as a voluntary po- dressed up as a trash collector to show sition in 2009 became a mainstay en- TRIBUTE TO JOHN ‘‘MIKE’’ his appreciation for his heroes. Now, deavor for Dr. Smith. He has since held CROTEAU due in part to the COVID–19 pandemic, several professorships at the university ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, today I Carter has taken his passion for gar- in the division of infectious diseases would like to congratulate Mr. John bage collection one step further. and the epidemiology department. ‘‘Mike’’ Croteau of Newbury, NH, on One day in April while the stay-at- When Dr. Smith is not teaching, work- his retirement from the Newbury Fire home orders for New Hampshire were ing or spending time with his family of Department after a remarkable 75 in place, Carter asked his mom, Kelly, five, he can be found donating his time years of service. if he could go outside and pick up some and service to St. Andrew’s Anglican trash. Kelly obliged and took some Mike’s father, George, was a long- photos of her young son cleaning up his Church in Little Rock, where he works time member and chief of the Newbury with the leadership team and missions neighborhood and posted them on her Fire Department, and in 1945, 15-year- Facebook page. team. His robust professional and com- old Mike, joined the department too. munity impact have earned him the Much to her surprise, the photos At first, Mike helped put out brush following awards: the Arkansas AIDS Kelly posted of Carter’s efforts re- fires caused by trains that ran from Foundation’s Compassion Award, the ceived a lot of attention from her Boston to Newbury Station. When Arkansas Public Health Association’s friends and family. In response, she de- Mike was 18, he fought the fire on Director’s Award for Science, and the cided to build on the momentum Carter Mount Sunapee that claimed 1,700 Living and Affected Corporation’s Dis- had inspired by creating a group called acres. Hundreds of firefighters worked tinguished Service Award. Carter’s Clean Up Crew. I want to graciously thank Dr. Smith for 7 days straight to battle the fast- The ‘‘Crew’’ now has nearly 800 mem- for his tireless commitment to improv- moving fire during one of the worst fire bers from across the United States and ing the health and wellness of Arkan- seasons ever recorded in New Hamp- Canada. The group has also received sans. I appreciate his friendship and ex- shire history. support from 22 businesses and raised ample for us all as a true public serv- Beyond his work at the fire depart- $1,400 to help get members of the group ant. His transition to the Centers for ment, Mike was an engineer for the the supplies that they need to clean up Disease Control and Prevention is bit- New Hampshire Department of Trans- their communities, including trash tersweet, and we are full of gratitude portation for 33 years, and the Town of grabbers and gloves. and pride for Dr. Smith and his dedica- Newbury often called upon his exper- The Crew is planning their first big tion to our State over the past two dec- tise for site work and design. While cleanup day at the end of August, and ades.∑ working for the State, he continued to Carter and Kelly have been rallying f serve the fire department, serving as members of their community to join the fire chief, as well as forest fire war- TRIBUTE TO MARGARET DAGMAN them in Manchester for the big day. den. In the meantime, Carter has been ∑ Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I want Mike has dedicated many hours of his diligent in his clean up regimen and to honor a very special North Dakota time to the Newbury Fire Department goes out with his mom at least once a resident who turned 100 years old on in addition to firefighting by helping week to pick up 5 gallons of trash in July 17. Margaret Michalski Dagman with fundraising efforts, including the neighborhoods across Manchester. has been a lifelong resident of the annual bingo nights and auctions. His Carter’s passion for cleaning up his Nome and Enderlin, ND, area. She and dedication to his community also went environment and encouraging others to her late husband, Vernon, raised two beyond his exemplary fire department do the same represents the best of our children and farmed for many years service; he also volunteered for many State and our all-hands-on-deck spirit. near Enderlin. They were active in town groups, boards, and activities and It also represents how eager people are their community, and Margaret sup- has always stepped up when something to strengthen and improve their com- ported Vernon during his years rep- needs to be done. munities even during this pandemic. I resenting Ransom County in the North In 2012, Governor John Lynch com- applaud Carter for his efforts and look Dakota Legislature in the early 1960s. mended Mike for 67 years of service as forward to seeing what he accomplishes Throughout the decades of her life ∑ across the past century, Margaret has a firefighter, and in 2015, he received next. experienced great moments in North the Fire Service Lifetime Achievement f Dakota’s history. She shared her Award from the New Hampshire Police, TRIBUTE TO JAMES ‘‘RUSTY’’ memories of attending the Nome Fire, and EMS Foundation. MITCHELL Schoolhouse in a recent video produced Mike’s commitment to his commu- about the restored building. She re- nity and the Newbury Fire Department ∑ Ms. SINEMA. Mr. President, I rise called bringing lunch to school in is a shining example of the spirit of today to congratulate Lt. Col. (Ret.) syrup pails, the many poems she and New Hampshire, and he serves as a role James ‘‘Rusty’’ Mitchell on his retire- her classmates were required to memo- model for all Granite Staters. He has ment from the Community Initiatives rize, and some of her favorite teachers. been a critical part of the department Team—CIT—at Luke Air Force Base in Although a large celebration did not for 75 years, and he has put himself at my home State of Arizona. happen on Margaret’s birthday, the risk day after day to protect his fellow Rusty first joined the Air Force in community of Enderlin drove by her citizens. His town, State, and country 1976 and spent years serving his coun- home and honked with birthday wish- are better because of his dedicated ef- try around the globe. Rusty also spent es. I hope she will be able to celebrate forts. a significant amount of his Air Force this great milestone with friends and I hope you will join me in honoring career at Arizona military installa- family at other opportunities through- an exemplary Granite Stater, Mike tions, serving as an A–10 jet instructor out the year. Croteau.∑ at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and

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(Mr. GRASSLEY). equipment and material needs, and ensure Rusty still had a desire to fly, so f American leadership in advanced research after his retirement from the Air MEASURES DISCHARGED and development and semiconductor manu- Force, he became a captain for United facturing; to the Committee on Finance. Airlines, a career that he enjoyed and The following bill was discharged By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for continued for 21 years before retiring from the Committee on Environment himself and Mr. MANCHIN): S. 4325. A bill to amend the Consumer Fi- from that role last year. and Public Works, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and nancial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the But despite becoming a pilot for authority of the Bureau of Consumer Finan- United, it became clear that Rusty Transportation: cial Protection with respect to persons regu- wasn’t ready to end his service to the S. 4187. A bill to establish the Intercity lated by a State insurance regulator, and for Air Force. In 2003, Rusty became the Passenger Rail Trust Fund to ensure a safe, other purposes; to the Committee on Bank- director of the Community Initiatives sustainable, convenient transportation op- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Team at Luke Air Force Base. In this tion for the people of the United States, and By Mr. ENZI (for himself and Ms. COR- for other purposes. role he served as a liaison between the TEZ MASTO): f S. 4326. A bill to require the Secretary of U.S. Air Force, Luke Air Force Base, the Treasury to honor the 100th anniversary the State of Arizona and 11 of the local REPORTS OF COMMITTEES of completion of coinage of the ‘‘Morgan Dol- cities and municipalities surrounding The following reports of committees lar’’ and the 100th anniversary of commence- the base. He played a vital role in help- were submitted: ment of coinage of the ‘‘Peace Dollar’’, and for other purposes; to the Committee on ing Luke Air Force Base secure the F– By Mr. MORAN, from the Committee on 35 training mission, bring critical jobs Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Veterans’ Affairs, with an amendment in the By Mr. RUBIO (for Mr. MARKEY (for to the State and boosting the local nature of a substitute: himself and Mr. RUBIO)): economy. Furthermore, Rusty has been S. 785. A bill to improve mental health care S. 4327. A bill to establish the Taiwan Fel- personally helpful to me and my staff provided by the Department of Veterans Af- lowship Program, and for other purposes; to in our official visits to Luke Air Force fairs, and for other purposes. the Committee on Foreign Relations. Base, numerous inquiries and countless f By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mrs. requests for information. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND MURRAY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. CASEY, Ms. ROSEN, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mitchell JOINT RESOLUTIONS has served this country, the Air Force, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. REED, and Luke Air Force Base as an airman The following bills and joint resolu- Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. SMITH, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. and civilian for almost 40 years, and he tions were introduced, read the first KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KAINE, Ms. WARREN, will be missed. On behalf of the U.S. and second times by unanimous con- sent, and referred as indicated: Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. Congress and the State of Arizona, I UDALL, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, want to thank Rusty for his service By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and congratulate him on a well-de- MCCONNELL): Mr. CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. served retirement.∑ S. 4317. A bill to lessen the burdens on BOOKER, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, interstate commerce by discouraging insub- Mrs. SHAHEEN, and Mr. BENNET): f stantial lawsuits relating to COVID–19 while S. 4328. A bill to require the Comptroller MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE preserving the ability of individuals and General of the United States to conduct a businesses that have suffered real injury to study and report on data quality, sharing, At 4:03 p.m., a message from the obtain complete relief; to the Committee on transparency, access, and analysis; to the House of Representatives, delivered by the Judiciary. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, By Mr. GRASSLEY: Pensions. announced that the House has agreed S. 4318. A bill to provide assistance to By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself, Mr. to the following concurrent resolu- American workers, families, and employers DAINES, Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. SUL- during the COVID–19 pandemic; to the Com- LIVAN): tions, in which it requests the concur- mittee on Finance. rence of the Senate: S. 4329. A bill to provide premium assist- By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina: ance for COBRA continuation coverage, H. Con. Res. 105. Concurrent resolution per- S. 4319. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- church plan continuation coverage, and fur- mitting the remains of the Honorable John enue Code of 1986 to temporarily expand the loughed continuation coverage for individ- Lewis, late a Representative from the State deduction for business meals provided at a uals and their families; to the Committee on of Georgia, to lie in state in the rotunda of restaurant; to the Committee on Finance. Finance. the Capitol. By Mr. SHELBY: By Mr. KENNEDY: H. Con. Res. 106. Concurrent resolution di- S. 4320. A bill making emergency supple- S. 4330. A bill to provide for the collection recting the Architect of the Capitol to trans- mental appropriations for the fiscal year of death information from States for pur- fer the catafalque situated in the Exhibition ending September 30, 2020, and for other pur- poses of the Do Not Pay Initiative, and for Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the ro- poses; to the Committee on Appropriations. other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- tunda of the Capitol for use in connection By Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Ms. nance. with services conducted for the Honorable COLLINS): By Ms. WARREN (for herself and Ms. John Lewis, late a Representative from the S. 4321. A bill to establish the Paycheck HIRONO): State of Georgia. Protection Program Second Draw Loan and S. 4331. A bill to preserve Indian Tribes’ ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED amend 7(a) loan guaranty program for recov- and Native Hawaiian organizations’ auton- The messages also announced that ery sector business concerns, and for other omy of access to spectrum over Tribal lands purposes; to the Committee on Small Busi- and expedite immediate deployment of tele- the Speaker has signed the following ness and Entrepreneurship. communications services for critical govern- enrolled bills: By Mr. ALEXANDER: ment services, including national emer- H.R. 886. An act to direct the Attorney S. 4322. A bill to help Americans safely get gencies, natural disasters, public health and General to establish and carry out a veteran back to school and back to work, and for biohazard threats, safety, education, oppor- Treatment Court Program. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, tunity to participate in the broadband econ- H.R. 3504. An act to amend title 38, United Education, Labor, and Pensions. omy, self-governance, access to Federal, States Code, to provide for improvements to By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself, Mr. State, and Tribal voting and elections, and the specially adapted housing program and MANCHIN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. SINEMA, the Federal census count, for the protection educational assistance programs of the De- Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. JONES, Mr. ALEX- of life and property in furtherance of the partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other ANDER, Mr. KING, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. Federal trust responsibility, and for other purposes. WARNER, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. CORNYN, purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, H.R. 4920. An act to amend title 38, United Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. ROUNDS, and Mr. Science, and Transportation. States Code, to provide for an exception to SULLIVAN): By Ms. MCSALLY: certain small business contracting require- S. 4323. A bill to save and strengthen crit- S. 4332. A bill to provide for the use of addi- ments applicable to the Department of Vet- ical social contract programs of the Federal tional funds for transportation projects that erans Affairs procurement of certain goods Government; to the Committee on Finance. were affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019

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SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Assistance Act of 1961 and the United SENATE RESOLUTIONS S. 3998 States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, The following concurrent resolutions of 2014 to make improvements to cer- the name of the Senator from Alabama and Senate resolutions were read, and tain defense and security assistance (Mr. JONES) was added as a cosponsor referred (or acted upon), as indicated: provisions and to authorize the appro- of S. 3998, a bill to amend title XVIII of By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. priations of funds to Israel, and for the Social Security Act to simplify CARDIN, Mr. RUBIO, and Mrs. SHA- other purposes. payments for telehealth services fur- HEEN): S. 3419 nished by Federally qualified health S. Res. 658. A resolution calling for a free, At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the centers or rural health clinics under fair, and transparent presidential election in name of the Senator from Arkansas Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, in- the Medicare program, and for other cluding the unimpeded participation of all (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor purposes. presidential candidates; to the Committee on of S. 3419, a bill to amend the Packers S. 4077 and Stockyards Act, 1921, to provide Foreign Relations. At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the for the establishment of a trust for the f name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS livestock, and for other purposes. 4077, a bill to amend the Unfunded S. 53 S. 3487 Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to provide At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the for regulatory impact analyses for cer- name of the Senator from Georgia name of the Senator from South Caro- tain rules, and for other purposes. lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- S. 4085 sponsor of S. 3487, a bill to amend the sor of S. 53, a bill to appropriate At the request of Ms. ERNST, the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to provide $25,000,000,000 for the construction of a name of the Senator from Mississippi for the compensation of elderly victims border wall between the United States (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) was added as a co- of property damage, to provide in- and Mexico, and for other purposes. sponsor of S. 4085, a bill to make cer- creased funding for the crime victim S. 997 tain States and political subdivisions compensation fund, and for other pur- At the request of Ms. WARREN, the of States ineligible to receive Federal poses. name of the Senator from Arizona (Ms. finance assistance, and for other pur- S. 3612 SINEMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses. 997, a bill to recognize and honor the At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the name of the Senator from Georgia S. 4156 service of individuals who served in the At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the United States Cadet Nurse Corps dur- (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 3612, a bill to clarify for pur- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. ing World War II, and for other pur- YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses. poses of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that receipt of coronavirus assist- 4156, a bill to require the Secretary of S. 2059 ance does not affect the tax treatment Agriculture to provide relief from At the request of Mr. TILLIS, the of ordinary business expenses. hardship due to the COVID–19 pan- name of the Senator from Georgia demic to agricultural producers, and S. 3672 (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- for other purposes. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the sor of S. 2059, a bill to provide a civil name of the Senator from Maryland S. 4158 remedy for individuals harmed by sanc- (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. HAWLEY, the tuary jurisdiction policies, and for of S. 3672, a bill to provide States and name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. other purposes. Indian Tribes with flexibility in admin- SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2165 istering the temporary assistance for 4158, a bill to examine the extent of the At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the needy families program due to the pub- reliance of the United States on foreign name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. lic health emergency with respect to producers for personal protective CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- the Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), to equipment during the COVID–19 pan- sor of S. 2165, a bill to enhance protec- make emergency grants to States and demic and produce recommendations tions of Native American tangible cul- Indian Tribes to provide financial sup- to secure the supply chain of personal tural heritage, and for other purposes. port for low-income individuals af- protective equipment. S. 2292 fected by that public health emer- S. 4172 At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the gency, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the name of the Senator from Georgia S. 3703 names of the Senator from Connecticut (Mrs. LOEFFLER) was added as a cospon- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator sor of S. 2292, a bill to require asylum names of the Senator from Nebraska from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) were officers to conduct credible fear (Mrs. FISCHER), the Senator from Ohio added as cosponsors of S. 4172, a bill to screenings before admitting aliens (Mr. BROWN) and the Senator from provide emergency funding for child seeking asylum into the United States, South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) were added welfare services provided under parts B to direct the Secretary of Homeland as cosponsors of S. 3703, a bill to amend and E of title IV of the Social Security Security to establish an alternatives to the Elder Abuse Prevention and Pros- Act, and for other purposes. detention pilot program, and to clarify ecution Act to improve the prevention S. 4174 that aliens transiting through third of elder abuse and exploitation of indi- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the countries on the way to the United viduals with Alzheimer’s disease and names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. States are ineligible for asylum, and related dementias. ROBERTS) and the Senator from Con- for other purposes. S. 3814 necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) were added S. 2680 At the request of Mr. BENNET, the as cosponsors of S. 4174, a bill to pro- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the names of the Senator from Minnesota vide emergency appropriations to the name of the Senator from Delaware (Ms. SMITH), the Senator from Mis- United States Postal Service to cover (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor sissippi (Mr. WICKER), the Senator from losses related to the COVID–19 crisis of S. 2680, a bill to impose sanctions Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the and to direct the Board of Governors of with respect to foreign support for Pal- Senator from Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN) the United States Postal Service to de- estinian terrorism, and for other pur- were added as cosponsors of S. 3814, a velop a plan for ensuring the long term poses. bill to establish a loan program for solvency of the Postal Service.

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Our North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) were added the Russian Federation, and urging ac- trust funds are approaching insolvency as cosponsors of S. 4179, a bill to update tion by the United States Government even more rapidly due to the pandemic. the blood donation public awareness to impose sanctions with respect to More importantly, if we don’t act now, campaign of the Department of Health persons responsible for that form of it will never happen before we face an and Human Services to include public human rights abuse. overwhelming crisis. One of the lessons awareness on plasma donation. f the COVID–19 crisis has taught us is that it is far better to prepare and S. 4192 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED hopefully prevent a crisis than to wait At the request of Ms. WARREN, the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION names of the Senator from New Hamp- for a crisis to fall upon us. shire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Senator By Mr. ROMNEY (for himself, The TRUST Act is the only bipar- from Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) were Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. tisan, bicameral solution that has been added as cosponsors of S. 4192, a bill to SINEMA, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. proposed to save our trust funds and to increase portability of and access to re- JONES, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. restore fiscal stability. I urge this body tirement savings, and for other pur- KING, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. WAR- to work in good faith to advance this poses. NER, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. CORNYN, proposal as part of additional pandemic Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. ROUNDS, and S. 4201 relief. Mr. SULLIVAN): --- At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the S. 4323. A bill to save and strengthen names of the Senator from South Caro- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, critical social contract programs of the Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator Federal Government; to the Committee BALDWIN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. from Minnesota (Ms. SMITH) were added on Finance. CASEY, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. MENEN- as cosponsors of S. 4201, a bill to direct Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, I rise the Federal Communications Commis- DEZ, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. REED, Mr. today to propose the TRUST Act of VAN HOLLEN, Ms. SMITH, Mrs. sion to take certain actions to accel- 2020. This is bipartisan legislation. It is erate the Rural Digital Opportunity FEINSTEIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, sponsored by 14 other Senators, both Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KAINE, Ms. Fund Phase I auction, and for other Democrats and Republicans, and sup- purposes. WARREN, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. ported by 30 Members from each party HARRIS, Mr. UDALL, Mr. MAR- S. 4233 from the House. KEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. GILLI- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Its purpose is to preserve the Social BRAND, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. name of the Senator from North Caro- Security and Medicare trust funds, CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- among others, both of which have been BOOKER, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. sponsor of S. 4233, a bill to establish a pushed closer to bankruptcy due to the DUCKWORTH, Mrs. SHAHEEN, and payment program for unexpected loss pandemic. The Committee for a Re- Mr. BENNET): of markets and revenues to timber har- sponsible Federal Budget projects that S. 4328. A bill to require the Comp- vesting and timber hauling businesses Medicare Part A will now become in- troller General of the United States to due to the COVID–19 pandemic, and for solvent in only 4 years, and the Social conduct a study and report on data other purposes. Security retirement trust fund by 2031. quality, sharing, transparency, access, S. 4258 Under the law, insolvency would trig- and analysis; to the Committee on At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the ger drastic benefit cuts, or, if approved Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. by a future Congress, draconian tax sions. hikes. Our TRUST Act is designed to WYDEN), the Senator from Maine (Ms. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask save these trust funds in addition to COLLINS), the Senator from Con- unanimous consent that the text of the other vital Federal trust funds. necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the bill be printed in the RECORD. The TRUST Act also addresses our Senator from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) There being no objection, the text of were added as cosponsors of S. 4258, a ballooning national debt, a burden which has become even greater due to the bill was ordered to be printed in bill to establish a grant program for the RECORD, as follows: small live venue operators and talent the COVID–19 crisis. The CBO projects S. 4328 representatives. that the Federal budget deficit will be Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- S. 4262 $3.7 trillion this year. Our national debt will exceed $27 trillion. That could resentatives of the United States of America in At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the eventually mean backbreaking interest Congress assembled, name of the Senator from Michigan payments, runaway inflation, or na- SECTION 1. PROTECTING DATA QUALITY, SHAR- (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor tional financial calamity. ING, TRANSPARENCY, ACCESS, AND of S. 4262, a bill to direct the Secretary ANALYSIS. Modeled loosely after the Simpson- of Health and Human Services to de- (a) INQUIRY AND SUBMISSION OF FINDINGS.— Bowles fiscal commission, the TRUST velop an action plan, make targeted (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 7 days Act would create a process to rescue grants, and develop public awareness after the date of the enactment of this Act, these funds. Under the bill, an indi- campaigns with respect to COVID–19 the Comptroller General of the United States vidual rescue committee would be cre- (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Comp- and the disproportionate impact of the ated for each of the trust funds. Each troller General’’) shall initiate an inquiry COVID–19 pandemic on racial and eth- committee would be tasked with draft- into any changes or interruptions in data nic minorities and other vulnerable ing bipartisan legislation that would quality, sharing, transparency, access, and populations. analysis resulting from the changes to provide for its solvency. S. 4275 COVID–19 hospital data reporting require- Members of the rescue committees ments initiated by the White House At the request of Mr. THUNE, the would come equally from the House Coronavirus Task Force and the Department name of the Senator from Pennsyl- and the Senate and equally from each of Health and Human Services on July 13, vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- party. If the majority of a committee 2020. sponsor of S. 4275, a bill to require re- supported a solvency plan and if at (2) SUBMISSION OF FINDINGS.—Not later cipients of Pandemic Unemployment least two members from each party en- than 45 days after initiation of such inquiry, Assistance to provide employment doc- dorsed that plan, it would be brought, the Comptroller General shall present its umentation, and for other purposes. on an expedited basis, to the floor. findings to the Committee on Health, Edu- cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, S. RES. 524 The TRUST Act has strong bipar- the Committee on Energy and Commerce of At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the tisan consensus among Senators and the House of Representatives, and the De- name of the Senator from Mississippi Members of the House, as well as policy partment of Health and Human Services, in (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor advocates across the political spec- oral briefings, which shall detail—

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SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS interruptions in data quality, sharing, trans- 5304)), urban Indian organizations (as defined parency, access to data, and analysis or ac- in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Im- --- cess to relevant analytics, including whether provement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)), territories, SENATE RESOLUTION 658—CALL- such changes increased, decreased, expe- Federal agencies, and the public resulting ING FOR A FREE, FAIR, AND dited, or delayed such quality, sharing, from such changes; TRANSPARENT PRESIDENTIAL transparency, access, and analysis or access (3) describe the extent to which such ELECTION IN BELARUS TAKING to relevant analytics, for— changes may allow for manipulation of the PLACE ON AUGUST 9, 2020, IN- (i) the public; data in a manner that results in hospitals, (ii) State, local, Tribal, and territorial CLUDING THE UNIMPEDED PAR- States, localities, Indian Tribes (as defined health departments; TICIPATION OF ALL PRESI- in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination (iii) hospitals; or DENTIAL CANDIDATES and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (iv) Federal agency officials, including offi- Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. cials within the Department of Health and 5304)), urban Indian organizations (as defined CARDIN, Mr. RUBIO, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) Human Services and Centers for Disease Con- in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Im- trol and Prevention; and provement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603)), territories, submitted the following resolution; (B) what is known about whether there was Federal agencies, and the public receiving which was referred to the Committee any impact to, or interruptions in, delivery different information than what was pro- on Foreign Relations: of supplies, including personal protective vided to the Department of Health and S. RES. 658 equipment, ventilators, and COVID–19 thera- Human Services; Whereas long-term president Alyaksandr peutics, to States or other entities resulting (4) assess the extent to which such changes Lukashenko has ruled Belarus as an undemo- from changes to COVID–19 hospital data re- increased or decreased the number of hos- cratic dictatorship since the first presi- porting requirements described in paragraph pitals reporting data and the completeness dential election in Belarus in 1994 and is run- (1). and quality of data reported by hospitals; ning for a sixth term in office; (b) ACCESS TO REPORTING SYSTEM.—For (5) determine whether any States deployed Whereas the presidential elections in purposes of the review required under this the National Guard to assist in hospital data Belarus have been neither free nor fair and section or any other audit, evaluation, or in- reporting, as suggested in communications have been rejected by the international com- vestigation authorized by law, the Secretary from the White House Coronavirus Task munity as not meeting minimal electoral shall, within 7 days of the date of enactment Force and the Department of Health and standards; of this Act, provide the Comptroller General Whereas Belarus abolished presidential with direct access to the systems used for Human Services on July 13, 2020, and wheth- er any such deployment had a measurable ef- term limits in a referendum in 2004, and the reporting of information referred to in Lukashenko affirmed in November 2019 that this section, including to all information fect on the speed, content, or quality of such he plans to run again in 2025; collected, stored, analyzed, processed, or pro- reporting; Whereas, in the most recent 2010 and 2015 duced in or through such systems used for (6) describe the decision-making process presidential elections, Lukashenko arbi- such purposes. For purposes of this sub- within the Department of Health and Human trarily disqualified or jailed key opponents section, the term ‘‘direct access’’ means se- Services that led to the changes initiated on ahead of and after the elections; cured access to the information technology July 13, 2020, including— Whereas, in March 2011, the United States systems maintained by the Department of (A) the role of the Centers for Disease Con- Senate unanimously passed a resolution con- Health and Human Services that enables the trol and Prevention in such decision-making; demning the Belarusian elections as illegit- Comptroller General to independently ac- (B) any analysis conducted by the Depart- imate and calling on the Belarusian regime cess, view, download and retrieve data from ment of Health and Human Services or the to immediately release all political pris- such systems. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (c) ADDRESSING ISSUES.—Not later than 7 oners; that assessed the quality and completeness days after the Comptroller General submits Whereas, according to the Department of of different data streams (including the Na- the findings to Congress under subsection State 2019 Country Report on Human Rights (a)(2), the Secretary of Health and Human tional Healthcare Safety Network, Tele- Practices for Belarus, Lukashenko has con- Services shall address data quality, sharing, Tracking, data reported by States to the solidated his rule over all institutions since transparency, access, and analysis, and ac- Protect System of the Department of Health his first term as president and undermined cess to relevant analytics for the public; and Human Services), prior to July 13, 2020; the rule of law through authoritarian means, State, local, Tribal, and territorial health (C) any external input into the decision- including manipulated elections and arbi- departments; hospitals; and Federal agency making process, including from other Fed- trary decrees, such that all subsequent presi- officials, including officials within the De- eral agencies, States, localities, Indian dential elections fell well short of inter- partment of Health and Human Services and Tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian national standards; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Self-Determination and Education Assist- Whereas the law of Belarus provides citi- to fully correct any decreases or delays re- ance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), urban Indian orga- zens the ability to choose their government ported under subsection (a)(2) by the Comp- nizations (as defined in section 4 of the In- in free and fair periodic elections held by se- cret ballot and based on universal and equal troller General and ensure that data quality, dian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. suffrage, but the Government of Belarus has sharing, transparency, access, and analysis 1603)), territories, or hospitals; consistently denied citizens that ability; or access to relevant analytics are equal to (D) the public health justification for the or better than they were as of July 12, 2020. Whereas flawed referendums in 1996 and changes; and (d) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months 2004 amended the Constitution of Belarus to after the date of enactment of this Act, the (E) any other justification for such broaden the powers of Lukashenko, extend Comptroller General shall submit to the changes; and his term in office, and remove presidential Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and (7) assess the process used to address any term limits; Pensions of the Senate and the Committee decreases or delays in data quality, sharing, Whereas appearances by opposition politi- on Energy and Commerce of the House of transparency, access to data, and analysis cians on state media have historically been Representatives, a report regarding the im- and access to relevant analytics as required limited and such restrictions have been pact of changes to COVID–19 hospital data under subsection (c). strongly criticized by the Office for Demo- reporting requirements initiated by the (e) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than 6 cratic Institutions and Human Rights of the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the Organization for Security and Co-operation months after the date of enactment of this Department of Health and Human Services in Europe (OSCE/ODIHR), which has not rec- Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to on July 13, 2020. In preparing such report, the ognized any elections in Belarus as free and Comptroller General shall collect informa- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, fair since 1995; tion from relevant stakeholders, as appro- and Pensions of the Senate and the Com- Whereas authorities in Belarus routinely priate. Such report shall— mittee on Energy and Commerce of the impede the activities and legal status of op- (1) detail any known changes or interrup- House of Representatives an interim report position political parties by refusing to reg- tions in data quality, sharing, transparency, providing information on initial findings ister them, while allowing approximately 6 access, and analysis or access to relevant under subsection (d). largely inactive but officially registered pro- analytics for the entities described in sub- Lukashenko political parties to operate free- section (a)(2)(A), including whether such ly; changes ultimately increased, decreased, ex- Whereas the Central Election Commission pedited, or delayed data quality, sharing, of Belarus (CVK) disqualified the majority of transparency, access, and analysis or access potential candidates from the upcoming Au- to relevant analytics; gust 9, 2020, presidential election for politi- (2) describe challenges faced by hospitals, cally motivated purposes; States, localities, Indian Tribes (as defined Whereas, on June 30, 2020, the Central Elec- in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination tion Commission barred Valery Tsepkalo, a

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Hastings, Chairman of the Commis- ability to compete in the August 9, 2020, sion on Security and Cooperation in Europe mately 40,000 United States dollars; presidential election in Belarus; (commonly known as the ‘‘Helsinki Commis- Whereas, on May 15, 2020, the Central Elec- (2) condemns the arbitrary disqualification sion’’), released a statement noting that tion Commission rejected the registration by the Central Election Commission of Belarusian authorities have made it impos- documents submitted by Tsikhanouski for Belarus of the majority of the potential can- sible to hold free and fair elections by ‘‘ar- his candidacy for the presidential election; didates for the August 9, 2020, presidential resting and intimidating presidential can- Whereas, on May 19, 2020, the Central Elec- election; didates, journalists, and activists in the tion Commission rejected the candidacy of (3) condemns the crackdown on and arbi- early stages of campaigning,’’ and moreover, opposition politician Mikalay Statkevich, trary arrests of peaceful protesters, opposi- that ‘‘[t]here can be no free choice when the tion party members, human rights activists, who previously challenged Lukashenko in system is rigged in favor of the incumbent,’’ 2010 and was incarcerated for 4 years and 8 and independent media by authorities in and called upon Lukashenko to ‘‘order the Belarus; months for protesting the disputed election, release of those who have been detained for allegedly on the basis of his ‘‘criminal (4) stands in solidarity with the people of political reasons and allow real political Belarus, including human rights defenders, record’’; competition in Belarus’’; Whereas Statkevich was subsequently sen- bloggers, and journalists, who are exercising Whereas, on June 29, 2020, Amnesty Inter- their right to freedom of assembly, freedom tenced on June 1, 2020, to 15 days in jail for national issued a statement condemning taking part in an ‘‘unauthorized’’ opposition of expression, and rule of law; and that ‘‘[t]here is no safe environment for po- (5) calls on Belarus to hold free, fair, and event in Minsk to collect signatures for his litical debate in Belarus, and there is a grow- inclusive presidential elections on August 9, candidacy, was sentenced to another 15 days ing crackdown on human rights in the con- 2020, that meet international standards and on June 15, 2020, and still remains incarcer- text of the forthcoming election,’’ and more- include credible international election moni- ated as of July 27, 2020; over, ‘‘[o]pposition candidates along with toring. Whereas, on May 22, 2020, Human Rights their supporters are smeared, targeted and Watch reported that between May 6 and 13, incarcerated under trumped-up charges, with f 2020, authorities in Belarus ‘‘arbitrarily ar- women particularly targeted’’; rested over 120 peaceful protesters, opposi- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Whereas, on July 3, 2020, in a statement PROPOSED tion bloggers, journalists, and other critics commemorating the Independence Day of of the government in 17 cities,’’ including Belarus, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo SA 2498. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. PETERS) Youth Block movement activists concerned urged the ‘‘government of Belarus to do ev- proposed an amendment to the bill S. 881, to about human rights and rule of law in erything in its power to ensure the upcoming improve understanding and forecasting of Belarus, which ‘‘is particularly disturbing in elections are free and fair,’’ including ‘‘the space weather events, and for other purposes. light of the COVID–19 pandemic’’; right of a diverse range of candidates to par- f Whereas, on May 29, 2020, Tsikhanouski ticipate in the campaign, the right of citi- was arrested again in Hrodna while col- zens to assemble peacefully and speak freely, TEXT OF AMENDMENTS lecting signatures for the presidential can- and open and fair ballot counting’’; Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. didacy of his spouse, Svyatlana Whereas, on July 14, 2020, the Central Elec- SA 2498. Tsikhanouskaya, who is running in his tion Commission ultimately approved only 5 PETERS) proposed an amendment to the stead, and Tsikhanouski was subsequently candidates to run in the presidential elec- bill S. 881, to improve understanding charged with ‘‘the organization and prepara- tion, namely, Lukashenko, Andrey and forecasting of space weather tion of actions that severely violated public Dzmitryyeu, Hanna Kanapatskaya, Syarhey events, and for other purposes; as fol- order’’; Cherachan, and Tsikhanouskaya; lows: Whereas, on May 31, 2020, Belarusian Whereas, on July 14, 2020, during protests Strike all after the enacting clause and in- human rights group Viasna (Spring) reported over the unjustified disqualification of sev- sert the following: that 50 opposition activists were arrested by eral presidential candidates, authorities used police while they were gathering signatures unnecessary and excessive force to detain at SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. to allow opponents to participate in the pres- least 220 individuals across the country; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Promoting idential election; Whereas, on July 14, 2020, authorities de- Research and Observations of Space Weather Whereas, on June 8, 2020, Paval tained at least 17 journalists covering pro- to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow Sevyarynets, co-chairman of the opposition tests in Minsk, Brest, and Homel, including Act’’ or the ‘‘PROSWIFT Act’’. Belarusian Christian Democratic Party, was Katsiaryna Andreeva (and Ihar Ilyash when SEC. 2. SPACE WEATHER. sentenced to 15 days in jail for supporting he sought her release) with Poland-reg- (a) POLICY.—It shall be the policy of the independent presidential candidates in ral- istered broadcaster Belsat TV, Danil United States to prepare and protect against lies in Minsk on June 7, 2020, and subse- Palyanski with independent news website the social and economic impacts of space quently, on July 8, 2020, was sentenced to a Pershiy Region, Artsiom Liava with inde- weather phenomena by supporting actions to fifth consecutive 15-day jail term; pendent news website Novy Chas, Aliaksei improve space weather forecasts and pre- Whereas, on June 18, 2020, authorities ar- Sudnikau and Usevalad Zarubin with inde- dictions including: sustaining and enhancing rested potential presidential challenger pendent news website Tut.by, blogger critical observations, identifying research Viktar Babaryka and his son, Eduard, who Anatoly Chilik, Andy Smythe with BBC, Mi- needs and promoting opportunities for re- heads his presidential campaign; khail Ilyin and Artsiom Mayorau with Pol- search-to-operations and operations-to-re- Whereas, on June 19, 2020, the European ish broadcaster Euroradio, and Ales Piletski search collaborations both within and out- Union issued a statement calling on the Gov- and Andrey Rabchyk with RFE/RL; side of the Federal Government, advancing ernment of Belarus to immediately release Whereas, on July 15, 2020, at least 2,000 peo- space weather models, engaging with all sec- Babaryka and his son and called for an im- ple lined up to file complaints with the Cen- tors of the space weather community, in- partial investigation into the arrests; tral Election Commission for denying the cluding academia, the commercial sector, Whereas, according to the Belarusian Asso- candidacy registrations of Babaryka and and international partners, and under- ciation of Journalists, on June 19, 2020, po- Tsapkalo, and authorities detained another standing the needs of space weather end lice officers detained at least 14 journalists, 16 people, including RFE/RL correspondent users. including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Anton Trofimovich and BelaPAN cor- (b) AMENDMENT TO TITLE 51, UNITED STATES (RFE/RL) reporter Alyaksandra Dynko and respondent Violeta Savchyts; CODE.—Subtitle VI of title 51, United States cameraperson Andrey Rabchyk, who were Whereas, on July 15, 2020, Amnesty Inter- Code, is amended by adding after chapter 605 covering protests against the efforts of national issued a statement in response to the following:

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‘‘CHAPTER 606—SPACE WEATHER ‘‘(E) The Department of the Interior col- ‘‘(d) SPACE WEATHER ADVISORY GROUP.— ‘‘Sec. lects, distributes, and archives operational ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— ‘‘60601. Space weather. ground-based magnetometer data in the ‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 ‘‘60602. Integrated strategy. United States and its territories, works with days after the date of the enactment of the ‘‘60603. Sustaining and advancing critical the international community to improve PROSWIFT Act, the Administrator of the space weather observations. global geophysical monitoring, and develops National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- ‘‘60604. Research activities. crustal conductivity models to assess and tration, in consultation with other relevant ‘‘60605. Space weather data. mitigate risks from space weather-induced Federal agencies, shall establish a space ‘‘60606. Space weather knowledge transfer electric ground currents. weather advisory group (in this chapter re- and information exchange. ‘‘(F) The Federal Aviation Administration ferred to as the ‘advisory group’) for the pur- ‘‘60607. Pilot program for obtaining commer- provides operational requirements for space poses of receiving advice from the academic cial sector space weather data. weather services in support of aviation and community, the commercial space weather ‘‘60608. Space weather benchmarks. for coordination of these requirements with sector, and space weather end users that in- ‘‘§ 60601. Space weather the International Civil Aviation Organiza- forms the interests and work of the inter- tion, and integrates space weather data and ‘‘(a) FINDINGS.— agency working group. products into the Next Generation Air ‘‘(1) SPACE WEATHER.—Congress makes the ‘‘(B) COMPOSITION.—The advisory group Transportation System. following findings with respect to space shall be composed of not more than 15 mem- ‘‘(b) COORDINATION BY OFFICE OF SCIENCE weather: bers appointed by the interagency working AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY.—The Director of ‘‘(A) Space weather phenomena pose a sig- the Office of Science and Technology Policy group, of whom— nificant threat to ground-based and space- shall— ‘‘(i) 5 members shall be representatives of based critical infrastructure, modern techno- ‘‘(1) coordinate the development and imple- the academic community; logical systems, and humans working in mentation of Federal Government activities ‘‘(ii) 5 members shall be representatives of space. conducted with respect to space weather to the commercial space weather sector; and ‘‘(B) The effects of severe space weather on improve the ability of the United States to ‘‘(iii) 5 members shall be nongovernmental the electric power grid, satellites and sat- prepare for, avoid, mitigate, respond to, and representatives of the space weather end ellite communications and information, recover from potentially devastating im- user community. aviation operations, astronauts living and pacts of space weather; and ‘‘(C) CHAIR.—Not later than 30 days after working in space, and space-based position, ‘‘(2) coordinate the activities of the inter- the date on which the last member of the ad- navigation, and timing systems could have agency working group on space weather es- visory group is appointed under subpara- significant societal, economic, national secu- tablished under subsection (c). graph (B), the Administrator of the National rity, and health impacts. ‘‘(c) SPACE WEATHER INTERAGENCY WORKING Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ‘‘(C) Space-based and ground-based obser- GROUP.—Not later than 90 days after the date shall appoint 1 member as the Chair of the vations provide crucial data necessary to un- of enactment of the PROSWIFT Act, the Na- advisory group. derstand, forecast, and prepare for space tional Science and Technology Council shall ‘‘(D) TERMS.—The length of the term of weather phenomena. establish an interagency working group on each member of the advisory group shall be ‘‘(D) Clear roles and accountability of Fed- space weather (in this chapter referred to as 3 years beginning on the date on which the eral departments and agencies are critical the ‘interagency working group’) to coordi- member is appointed. for efficient and effective response to threats nate executive branch actions that improve ‘‘(E) TERM LIMITS.— posed by space weather. the understanding and prediction of and ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A member of the advi- ‘‘(E) Space weather observation and fore- preparation for space weather phenomena, sory group may not serve on the advisory casting are essential for the success of and coordinate Federal space weather activi- group for more than 2 consecutive terms. human and robotic space exploration. ties. ‘‘(ii) CHAIR.—A member of the advisory ‘‘(F) In October 2015, the National Science ‘‘(1) MEMBERSHIP.—The following entities group may not serve as the Chair of the advi- and Technology Council published a National shall be members of the interagency working sory group for more than 2 terms, regardless Space Weather Strategy and a National group: of whether the terms are consecutive. Space Weather Action Plan seeking to inte- ‘‘(A) The National Oceanic and Atmos- ‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The advisory group shall ad- grate national space weather efforts and add pheric Administration. vise the interagency working group on the new capabilities to meet increasing demand ‘‘(B) The National Aeronautics and Space following: for space weather information. Administration. ‘‘(A) Facilitating advances in the space ‘‘(G) In March 2019, the National Science ‘‘(C) The National Science Foundation. weather enterprise of the United States. and Technology Council published an up- ‘‘(D) The Department of Defense. ‘‘(B) Improving the ability of the United dated National Space Weather Strategy and ‘‘(E) The Department of the Interior. States to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, Action Plan to enhance the preparedness and ‘‘(F) Such other Federal agencies as the Di- and recover from space weather phenomena. resilience of the United States to space rector of the Office of Science and Tech- ‘‘(C) Enabling the coordination and facili- weather. nology Policy deems appropriate. tation of research to operations and oper- ‘‘(2) ROLE OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Congress ‘‘(2) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS.— ations to research, as described in section makes the following findings with respect to ‘‘(A) The members of the interagency 60604(d). the role of Federal agencies on space weath- working group may enter into one or more ‘‘(D) Developing and implementing the in- er: interagency agreements providing for co- tegrated strategy under section 60602 includ- ‘‘(A) The National Oceanic and Atmos- operation and collaboration in the develop- ing subsequent updates and reevaluations. pheric Administration provides operational ment of space weather spacecraft, instru- ‘‘(3) USER SURVEY.— space weather monitoring, forecasting, and ments, technologies, and research to oper- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days long-term data archiving and access for civil ations and operations to research in accord- after the establishment of the advisory applications, maintains ground-based and ance with this chapter. group, the advisory group shall conduct a space-based assets to provide observations ‘‘(B) The Administrator of the National comprehensive survey of the needs of users needed for space weather forecasting, pre- Aeronautics and Space Administration and of space weather products to identify the diction, and warnings, provides research to the Administrator of the National Oceanic space weather research, observations, fore- support operational responsibilities, and de- and Atmospheric Administration shall enter casting, prediction, and modeling advances velops requirements for space weather fore- into one or more interagency agreements required to improve space weather products. casting technologies and science. providing for cooperation and collaboration ‘‘(B) SURVEY CONSIDERATIONS.—The survey ‘‘(B) The Department of Defense provides in the development of space weather space- conducted under subparagraph (A) shall— operational space weather research, moni- craft, instruments, and technologies in ac- ‘‘(i) assess the adequacy of current Federal toring, and forecasting for the Department’s cordance with this chapter. Government goals for lead time, accuracy, unique missions and applications. ‘‘(3) INTERNATIONAL, ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, coverage, timeliness, data rate, and data ‘‘(C) The National Aeronautics and Space AND COMMERCIAL SECTOR COLLABORATION.— quality for space weather observations and Administration provides increased under- Each Federal agency participating in the forecasting; standing of the fundamental physics of the space weather interagency working group es- ‘‘(ii) identify options and methods to, in Sun-Earth system through basic research, tablished under this subsection shall, to the consultation with the academic community space-based observations and modeling, de- extent practicable, increase engagement and and the commercial space weather sector, veloping new space-based technologies and cooperation with the international commu- improve upon the advancement of the goals missions, and monitoring of space weather nity, academic community, and commercial described in clause (i); for the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- space weather sector on the observational in- ‘‘(iii) identify opportunities for collection ministration’s space missions. frastructure, data, and scientific research of new data to address the needs of the space ‘‘(D) The National Science Foundation pro- necessary to advance the monitoring, fore- weather user community; vides increased understanding of the Sun- casting, and prediction of, preparation for, ‘‘(iv) identify methods to increase coordi- Earth system through ground-based meas- and protection from, space weather phe- nation of space weather research to oper- urements, technologies, and modeling. nomena. ations and operations to research;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:43 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY6.013 S27JYPT1 Dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE July 27, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4511 ‘‘(v) identify opportunities for new tech- consultation with Federal agencies partici- the Geostationary Operational Environ- nologies, research, and instrumentation to pating in the interagency working group, mental Satellites system, and the Deep aid in research, understanding, monitoring, shall enter into an agreement with the Na- Space Climate Observatory. modeling, prediction, forecasting, and warn- tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering, ‘‘(c) BACKUP SPACE-BASED OBSERVATIONAL ing of space weather; and and Medicine to review the integrated strat- CAPABILITY.—The Administrator of the Na- ‘‘(vi) identify methods and technologies to egy developed in this section. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- improve preparedness for potential space ‘‘(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—The review from tion, in coordination with the Secretary of weather phenomena. paragraph (1) shall also consider the current Defense and the Administrator of the Na- ‘‘(C) COORDINATION WITH AGENCIES.—In car- state, capability, and feasibility of the com- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- rying out the requirements of this sub- mercial space weather sector to provide new tion, shall work with Federal and inter- section, the advisory group shall commu- and supplemental observations and measure- national partners in order to secure reliable nicate and coordinate with the interagency ments that may significantly improve space backup baseline capability for near real-time working group to ensure the needs of the weather forecasting and prediction. coronal mass ejection imagery, solar wind, governmental space weather user commu- ‘‘(3) TRANSMITTAL.—The Director of the Of- solar imaging, coronal imagery, and other nity are adequately and appropriately identi- fice of Science and Technology Policy, the relevant observations required to provide fied by the survey under subparagraph (A). Administrator of the National Aeronautics space weather forecasts. ‘‘(d) SOHO/LASCO OPERATIONAL CONTIN- ‘‘(D) BRIEFING TO CONGRESS.—Not later and Space Administration, and the Adminis- GENCY PLAN.—The Administrator of the Na- than 30 days after the completion of the sur- trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- vey under subparagraph (A), the advisory pheric Administration shall transmit the in- tion shall develop an operational contin- group shall provide to the Committee on tegrated strategy and the results of the re- gency plan to provide continuous space Science, Space, and Technology of the House view required under paragraph (1) to the weather forecasting in the event of an unex- of Representatives and the Committee on Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- pected SOHO/LASCO failure, and prior to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation of nology of the House of Representatives and implementation of the backup space-based the Senate a briefing on the results of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and baseline observational capability in section survey under subparagraph (A). Transportation of the Senate not later than 60603(c). ‘‘(E) PUBLICATION.—Within 30 days of the 1 year after the date of the completion of the ‘‘(e) BRIEFING.—Not later than 120 days briefing to Congress, the advisory group survey under section 60601(d)(3). The inte- after the date of enactment of the shall make the results of the survey under grated strategy and its review shall be made PROSWIFT Act, the Administrator of the subparagraph (A) publicly available. publicly available within 30 days of sub- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- ‘‘(F) REEVALUATION.—The advisory group mittal to Congress. tration shall provide a briefing to the Com- shall review and assess the survey under sub- ‘‘(d) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of paragraph (A) not less than every 3 years and than 180 days after delivery of the review of the House of Representatives and the Com- update, resubmit, and republish the survey the integrated strategy in subsection (c)(3), mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- in accordance with the requirements of sub- the interagency working group shall develop tation of the Senate on the plan to secure re- paragraphs (D) and (E). a plan to implement the integrated strategy, liable backup baseline capability described ‘‘(4) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.— including an estimate of the cost and sched- in subsection (c) and the SOHO/LASCO oper- Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Com- ule required for implementation. Upon com- ational contingency plan developed under mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to pletion, the interagency working group shall subsection (d). the advisory group. submit the implementation plan to the Com- ‘‘(f) SUSTAINING GROUND-BASED OBSERVA- ‘‘§ 60602. Integrated strategy mittees on Science, Space, and Technology TIONAL CAPABILITY.—The Director of the Na- and Armed Services of the House of Rep- tional Science Foundation, the Director of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Of- the United States Geological Survey, the fice of Science and Technology Policy, in resentatives and the Committees on Com- Secretary of the Air Force, and, as prac- collaboration with the interagency working merce, Science, and Transportation and ticable in support of the Air Force, the Sec- group and upon the advice of the advisory Armed Services of the Senate. The imple- retary of the Navy, shall each— group, shall develop a strategy for coordi- mentation plan shall be made publicly avail- ‘‘(1) maintain and improve ground-based nated observation of space weather among able within 30 days of submittal to Congress. ‘‘(e) REEVALUATION.—The Director, in col- observations of the Sun, as necessary and ad- members of the interagency working group laboration with the interagency working visable, to help meet the needs identified in (in this chapter, referred to as the ‘inte- group, shall update the integrated strategy the survey under section 60601(d)(3); and grated strategy’). The integrated strategy not later than 1 year after the reevaluation ‘‘(2) continue to provide space weather shall identify— of the user survey from section 60601(d)(3)(F) data through ground-based facilities, includ- ‘‘(1) observations and measurements that in accordance with the requirements of sub- ing radars, lidars, magnetometers, neutron must be sustained beyond the lifetime of cur- sections (a) through (d). monitors, radio receivers, aurora and airglow rent ground-based and space-based assets, as imagers, spectrometers, interferometers, and described under section 60603, that are essen- ‘‘§ 60603. Sustaining and advancing critical space weather observations solar observatories. tial for space weather research, models, fore- ‘‘(g) CONSIDERATIONS.—In implementing casting, and prediction; ‘‘(a) POLICY.—It is the policy of the United subsections (b), (c), and (d), the Administra- ‘‘(2) new observations and measurements States to— tors of the National Aeronautics and Space that may significantly improve space weath- ‘‘(1) establish and sustain a baseline capa- Administration and the National Oceanic er forecasting and prediction; and bility for space weather observations and to and Atmospheric Administration, the Direc- ‘‘(3) plans for follow-on space-based obser- make such observations and data publicly tors of the National Science Foundation and vations under section 60603. available; and United States Geological Survey, and the ‘‘(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing the ‘‘(2) obtain enhanced space weather obser- Secretaries of the Air Force and the Navy integrated strategy in subsection (a), the Di- vations, as practicable, to advance fore- shall prioritize cost-effective and reliable so- rector of the Office of Science and Tech- casting and prediction capability, as in- lutions. nology Policy shall consider, as appropriate, formed by the integrated strategy in section ‘‘(h) GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONAL the following: 60602. DATA.—The Director of the National Science ‘‘(1) Potential contributions of commercial ‘‘(b) SUSTAINING BASELINE SPACE-BASED OB- Foundation shall— solutions, prize authority, academic and SERVATIONAL CAPABILITIES.— ‘‘(1) make available to the public key data international partnerships, microsatellites, ‘‘(1) The Administrator of the National streams from the platforms and facilities de- small satellite options, ground-based instru- Aeronautics and Space Administration shall, scribed in subsection (d) for research and to ments, and hosted payloads for observations in cooperation with the European Space support space weather model development; identified in section 60602(a)(2). Agency and other international and inter- ‘‘(2) develop experimental models for sci- ‘‘(2) Work conducted before the date of en- agency partners, maintain operations of the entific purposes; and actment of the PROSWIFT Act by the Na- Solar and Heliospheric Observatory/Large ‘‘(3) support the transition of the experi- tional Science and Technology Council with Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph (re- mental models to operations where appro- respect to space weather. ferred to in this section as ‘SOHO/LASCO’) priate. ‘‘(3) The survey under section 60601(d). for as long as the satellite continues to de- ‘‘(i) ENHANCED SPACE-BASED OBSERVA- ‘‘(4) Any relevant recommendations from liver quality observations. TIONS.—The Administrator of the National the most recent National Academies of ‘‘(2) The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Decadal Aeronautics and Space Administration shall coordination with the Secretary of Defense, Survey for Solar and Space Physics prioritize the reception of SOHO/LASCO should develop options to build and deploy (Heliophysics). data. space-based observational capabilities, be- ‘‘(c) REVIEW OF INTEGRATED STRATEGY.— ‘‘(3) The Administrator of the National yond the baseline capabilities referenced in ‘‘(1) REVIEW.—The Administrator of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration subsection (b), that may improve space National Aeronautics and Space Administra- shall maintain, for as long as is practicable, weather measurements and observations. tion and the Administrator of the National operations of current space-based observa- These supplemental observational capabili- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in tional assets, including but not limited to ties could include commercial solutions,

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Research activities data obtained from operational forecasting demonstrated data provided under contracts ‘‘(a) BASIC RESEARCH.—The Director of the available for research. described in paragraph (1) meet the stand- National Science Foundation, the Adminis- ‘‘§ 60606. Space weather knowledge transfer ards and specifications established under trator of the National Aeronautics and Space and information exchange subsection (b) and the extent to which the Administration, and the Secretary of De- ‘‘Not later than 180 days after the date of pilot program has demonstrated— fense, shall— enactment of the PROSWIFT Act, the Ad- ‘‘(A) the viability of assimilating the com- ‘‘(1) continue to carry out basic research ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- mercially provided data into National Oce- on heliophysics, geospace science, and space mospheric Administration, in collaboration anic and Atmospheric Administration space weather; and with the Administrator of the National Aer- weather research and forecasting models; ‘‘(2) support competitive, peer-reviewed onautics and Space Administration and the ‘‘(B) whether, and by how much, the data proposals for conducting research, advancing Director of the National Science Foundation, so provided add value to space weather fore- modeling, and monitoring of space weather shall enter into an arrangement with the Na- casts of the National Oceanic and Atmos- and its impacts, including the science goals tional Academies of Sciences, Engineering, pheric Administration and the Department outlined in decadal surveys in solar and and Medicine to establish a Space Weather of Defense; and space physics conducted by the National Government-Academic-Commercial Round- ‘‘(C) the accuracy, quality, timeliness, va- Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and table to facilitate communication and lidity, reliability, usability, information Medicine. knowledge transfer among Government par- technology security, and cost-effectiveness ‘‘(b) MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH.— ticipants in the space weather interagency of obtaining commercial space weather data ‘‘(1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that the working group established under section from commercial sector providers. multidisciplinary nature of solar and space 60601(c), the academic community, and the ‘‘§ 60608. Space weather benchmarks physics creates funding challenges that re- commercial space weather sector to— ‘‘The interagency working group estab- quire coordination across scientific dis- ‘‘(1) facilitate advances in space weather lished under section 60601(c) shall periodi- ciplines and Federal agencies. prediction and forecasting; cally review and update the benchmarks de- ‘‘(2) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ‘‘(2) increase coordination of space weather Congress that science centers could coordi- scribed in the report of the National Science research to operations and operations to re- and Technology Council entitled ‘Space nate multidisciplinary solar and space phys- search; and ics research. The Administrator of the Na- Weather Phase 1 Benchmarks’ and dated ‘‘(3) improve preparedness for potential June 2018, as necessary, based on— tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- space weather phenomena. tion and Director of the National Science ‘‘(1) any significant new data or advances Foundation should support competitively ‘‘§ 60607. Pilot program for obtaining com- in scientific understanding that become awarded grants for multidisciplinary science mercial sector space weather data available; or centers that advance solar and space physics ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 12 ‘‘(2) the evolving needs of entities im- research, including research-to-operations months after the date of enactment of the pacted by space weather phenomena.’’. and operations-to-research processes. PROSWIFT Act, the Administrator of the (c) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- MENTS.— ‘‘(3) MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH.—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Director of the National Science Foundation, tration may establish a pilot program under (1) The table of chapters of title 51, United the Administrator of the National Oceanic which the Administrator will offer to enter States Code, is amended by adding after the and Atmospheric Administration, and the into contracts with one or more entities in item relating to chapter 605 the following: Administrator of the National Aeronautics the commercial space weather sector for the ‘‘606. Space Weather ...... 60601’’. and Space Administration, shall each pursue provision to the Administrator of space (2) Section 809 of the National Aeronautics multidisciplinary research in subjects that weather data generated by such an entity and Space Administration Authorization Act further the understanding of solar physics, that meets the standards and specifications of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 18388) and the item relating space physics, and space weather. published under subsection (b). to that section in the table of contents under ‘‘(c) SCIENCE MISSIONS.—The Administrator ‘‘(b) DATA STANDARD AND SPECIFICATIONS.— section 1(b) of that Act (Public Law 111–267; of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- Not later than 18 months after the date of 124 Stat. 2806) are repealed. ministration should implement missions enactment of the PROSWIFT Act, the Ad- that meet the science objectives identified in ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- f solar and space physics decadal surveys con- mospheric Administration, in consultation DISCHARGE AND REFERRAL—S. ducted by the National Academies of with the Secretary of Defense, may publish 4187 Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. standards and specifications for ground- ‘‘(d) RESEARCH TO OPERATIONS; OPERATIONS based, ocean-based, air-based, and space- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I TO RESEARCH.—The interagency working based commercial space weather data and ask unanimous consent that S. 4187 be group shall, upon consideration of the advice metadata. discharged from the Committee on En- of the advisory group, develop formal mecha- ‘‘(c) CONTRACTS.— vironment and Public Works and be re- nisms to— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Within 12 months after ferred to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘(1) transition the space weather research the date of transmission of the review of the findings, models, and capabilities of the Na- Science, and Transportation. integrated strategy to Congress under sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- tion 60602(c)(3) and taking into account the tion, the National Science Foundation, the results of the review, the Administrator of objection, it is so ordered. United States Geological Survey, and other the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- f relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, to ministration may offer to enter, through an SPACE WEATHER RESEARCH AND the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- open competition, into at least one contract ministration and the Department of Defense; with one or more commercial space weather FORECASTING ACT ‘‘(2) enhance coordination between re- sector entities capable of providing space Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I search modeling centers and forecasting cen- weather data that— ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ters; and ‘‘(A) meets the standards and specifica- ate proceed to the immediate consider- ‘‘(3) communicate the operational needs of tions established for providing such data space weather forecasters of the National ation of Calendar No. 322, S. 881. under subsection (b); and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ‘‘(B) is provided in a manner that allows and Department of Defense, as appropriate, the Administrator of the National Oceanic clerk will report the bill by title. to the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- and Atmospheric Administration to cali- The senior assistant legislative clerk ministration, the National Science Founda- brate and evaluate the data for use in space read as follows: tion, and the United States Geological Sur- weather research and forecasting models of A bill (S. 881) to improve understanding vey. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- and forecasting of space weather events, and ‘‘§ 60605. Space weather data ministration, the Department of Defense, or for other purposes. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of both. There being no objection, the Senate the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- ‘‘(2) ASSESSMENT.—If one or more contract proceeded to consider the bill, which istration and the Director of the National is entered into under paragraph (1), not later Science Foundation shall continue to— than 4 years after the date of enactment of had been reported from the Committee ‘‘(1) make space weather-related data ob- the PROSWIFT Act, the Administrator of on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tained for scientific research purposes avail- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- tation. able to space weather forecasters and oper- ministration shall assess, and submit to the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ations centers; and Committees on Science, Space, and Tech- ask unanimous consent that the Peters

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Mr. President, I lawyers—in fact, insisted on it. Two of The amendment (No. 2498), in the na- ask unanimous consent that the reso- those younger lawyers happen to be ture of a substitute, was agreed to. lution be agreed to and the motion to friends of mine from law school, Jona- (The amendment is printed in today’s reconsider be considered made and laid than Ross and Andrew Golub, who first upon the table with no intervening ac- RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) introduced me to Steve and gave me The bill, as amended, was ordered to tion or debate. the joy of getting to know him and all The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be engrossed for a third reading, was who practiced with him. objection, it is so ordered. read the third time, and passed. Steve was passionate about law and The concurrent resolution (H. Con. justice. He spent his entire life think- f Res. 106) was agreed to. ing and talking about and working for PERMITTING THE REMAINS OF f ways to improve the system of civil THE HONORABLE JOHN LEWIS, ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 28, justice in America. Motivated by a LATE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM 2020 deep passion for the law, he fought to THE STATE OF GEORGIA, TO LIE Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I improve our system and was a cru- IN STATE IN THE ROTUNDA OF sader. Respected broadly for his leader- THE CAPITOL ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it ship and his ability to achieve justice Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 28; for his clients, Steve is someone who ask unanimous consent that the Sen- further, that following the prayer and left a lasting impact on his community ate proceed to the immediate consider- pledge, the morning hour be deemed and our country. ation of H. Con. Res. 105, which was re- expired, the Journal of proceedings be His incredible generosity to Yale ceived from the House. approved to date, the time for the two University, to the University of Texas The PRESIDING OFFICER. The leaders be reserved for their use later Law School, to the NYU Law School clerk will report the concurrent resolu- in the day, and morning business be Civil Jury Project, and to the Anti-Def- tion. closed; further, that following leader amation League, among many others, The senior assistant legislative clerk remarks, the Senate proceed to execu- will be remembered for years and years read as follows: tive session to resume consideration of to come. Steve had boundless energy, A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 105) the Joseph nomination, under the pre- deep affection for his family, and a pas- permitting the remains of the Honorable vious order; finally, that following the sionate commitment to the law. John Lewis, late a Representative from the cloture vote on the Wade nomination, This is a difficult time for his family, State of Georgia, to lie in state in the ro- his friends, his colleagues, and his tunda of the Capitol. the Senate recess until 2:15 to allow for the weekly conference meetings. loved ones. I want to give my special There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without condolences to his wife, Ellen; his chil- proceeded to consider the concurrent objection, it is so ordered. dren, Harry, Stacy, Whitney, and resolution. Amanda; his brother, Tommy; and his f Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous eight grandchildren. I share with them consent that the concurrent resolution ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT my deepest and sincere condolences in be agreed to and the motion to recon- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if the passing of this lion of the law. We sider be considered made and laid upon there is no further business to come be- will not see his like again. the table with no intervening action or fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- I yield the floor to my colleague from debate. sent it stand adjourned under the pre- Rhode Island. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vious order following the remarks of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- objection, it is so ordered. Senators Coons and Whitehouse. ator from Rhode Island. The concurrent resolution (H. Con. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I Res. 105) was agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. am pleased to join my colleague from f The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Delaware here to offer a Senate floor ator from Delaware. farewell to our friend Steve Susman. DIRECTING THE ARCHITECT OF f He was a very big personality, but un- THE CAPITOL TO TRANSFER THE like a lot of very big personalities, it CATAFALQUE SITUATED IN THE REMEMBERING STEPHEN D. was never all about him. He wasn’t EXHIBITION HALL OF THE CAP- SUSMAN pushing people away with the size of ITOL VISITOR CENTER TO THE Mr. COONS. Mr. President, on the his personality. He was enveloping ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR day that we are remembering our dear them with the size of his personality, USE IN CONNECTION WITH SERV- friend and colleague John Lewis, and I was one who was fortunate to be ICES CONDUCTED FOR THE HON- ‘‘someone who got in good trouble, so enveloped. We became friends, and I ORABLE JOHN LEWIS, LATE A someone who got in the way,’’ I rise to will miss him. REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE join with my colleague from the State To Ellen and to their children, to his STATE OF GEORGIA of Rhode Island to offer tribute to a brother, Tom, who gave such beautiful Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I dear friend who also knew how to get remarks at the electronic service for ask unanimous consent that the Sen- in good trouble and get in the way. Steve the other day, I want to say ate proceed to the immediate consider- Our friend Steve Susman of Houston, thank you. ation of H. Con. Res. 106, which was re- TX, at age 79, passed away on July 14 I just want to tell one story, but the ceived from the House. after sustaining serious injuries from a story will not make sense if you don’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cycling accident and suffering from understand what a big deal Steve Sus- clerk will report the title of the con- COVID–19. Steve will be remembered man was. If you don’t understand that current resolution. by all he inspired as one of the greatest he was the main partner of Susman The senior assistant legislative clerk trial attorneys ever in the United Godfrey, which by many lights is the read as follows: States. Steve is someone who, with in- best and biggest litigation firm in the A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 106) credible skill, prepared painstakingly, United States of America. His name is directing the Architect of the Capitol to mastering the facts, so that he could on that firm. His name is on thousands transfer the catafalque situated in the Exhi- back up every single thing he said in of pleadings filed by that firm in cases bition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to front of a jury. all around the country. He is a person

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I have a practice, from time to ulation have almost always occurred they had been funded and sourced thor- time, in the Senate, of writing Su- when the regulated interest got too oughly. preme Court amicus briefs as an ami- much control over the regulator and This was not your usual Supreme cus curiae—a friend of the court and got into the mischief business through Court brief. Why do I dwell on this not the party. The Court rules allow the regulator, but honest regulation brief? Because here is the name on it: me both to express their views on the has been almost always a virtue for our Brief of Amici Curiae, U.S. Senator law and on the background facts in country. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, RICHARD cases—those people are called friends We went after this thing called the BLUMENTHAL, MAZIE HIRONO in Support of the court—and I have filed those unitary executive theory and showed of Court-Appointed Amicus Curiae, briefs over and over again. They are how it had been cooked up in corporate Stephen D. Susman, Counsel of Record. not the usual friend-of-the-court brief. rightwing hothouses. This thing had Like the thousands of pleadings that Let’s just say that. come through like an assembly line of bear Steve Susman’s name, so did this I believe that as a U.S. Senator, I billionaire-funded rightwing phony brief. best show my respect for the Court and front groups to propagate itself out He took a chance to sign on a brief the Justices by being candid with them into the world and tried to get some le- that was written the way we wrote this about where I think they have made gitimacy as a legal theory, and we one. He did not mind. He knew that grievous mistakes or where they have went through the whole history of what we were saying was right. He was been led astray. that. That is pretty rough stuff be- willing to put his name behind that, So these are not your ordinary briefs. cause people put a lot of money into even though it might have caused This one was about the Consumer Fi- trying to cook up this unitary execu- blowback because that is the kind of nancial Protection Board, and I focused tive theory. man he was, and I will miss that. We on the favor-seeking interests that Last week, we pointed out that the have too little of that in this country caused the underlying 2008 meltdown judicial selection process that is going these days, and, Steve, God speed. and how those same favor-seeking in- on around here right now is directly re- terests were interested in undoing the lated to the deregulation process. The I yield the floor. Consumer Financial Protection Board judges are being picked by special in- Mr. COONS. So our respect to Steve so they could get back to the same terests so they will rule against regula- Susman, a man of rare courage. mischief again. I talked about the dan- tion and give special interests a break With that, I yield the floor. gers of corruption from those interests. and they can pollute and cheat and f Well, those are powerful interests. To harm people to a greater degree than talk about them in that way in an ami- they would with strong regulators. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. cus brief is not nothing. That was a point that we made in this TOMORROW Now, the brief talks about the fake brief. And, by the way, I quoted The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under notion of freedom that some espouse, Trump’s legal counsel, Don McGahn, the previous order, the Senate stands which is, for instance, the freedom to who actually said this. It is not like we adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow. pollute as opposed to the freedom to were making it up. He called them two Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:12 p.m., have a clean river free of the pollution. sides of the same coin—fill the court adjourned until Tuesday, July 28, 2020, That freedom—the freedom to harm with judges who hate regulation and at 10 a.m. consumers—that freedom is a fake and let the big industries deregulate and wrong freedom, and we said so quite have more freedom to harm. f clearly in this brief. We talked about And, finally, we did something that I the value of regulation that we have have not done before in a brief, but be- CONFIRMATION clean air and water, that we have safe cause there is so much special interest Executive nomination confirmed by pharmaceuticals, that we have an or- money floating around in the Supreme the Senate July 27, 2020: derly economy, and that people are not Court and because there is so much cheated in stock swindles because we mischief swirling around it, we actu- THE JUDICIARY have a regulatory system that has ally put an appendix into the brief at WILLIAM SCOTT HARDY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN knowledgeable people in it who devote the end that looked at some of the DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA.

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IN HONOR OF ROY ‘‘SWEDE’’ transportation projects to support the economy No. 150; YEA on Roll Call No. 151; NAY on BOREEN’S 100TH BIRTHDAY of Southern New Jersey. Roll Call No. 152; NAY on Roll Call No. 153; Formerly known as Kennedy Health Alli- NAY on Roll Call No. 154; NAY on Roll Call HON. RICHARD HUDSON ance, Jefferson Health New Jersey’s Primary No. 155; NAY on Roll Call No. 156; NAY on OF NORTH CAROLINA and Specialty Care network of medical prac- Roll Call No. 157; NAY on Roll Call No. 158; tices grew significantly under Joe’s leadership YEA on Roll Call No. 159; NAY on Roll Call IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to more than 200 care providers based at over No. 160; YEA on Roll Call No. 161; YEA on Monday, July 27, 2020 40 South Jersey locations since 2013. As a Roll Call No. 162; NAY on Roll Call No. 163; Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today former ‘‘Heart of Gold’’ recipient from the Wigs YEA on Roll Call No. 164; YEA on Roll Call to honor Roy ‘‘Swede’’ Boreen and wish him and Wishes Foundation in 2017, Joe strives to No. 165; and NAY on Roll Call No. 166. a very happy 100th birthday. promote safe, high-quality patient care and a f The attack on Pearl Harbor was an event strong, caring, working community. During his that not only shaped the course of our country time as President, Jefferson Health New Jer- HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN but the lives of many Americans, including Mr. sey was named ‘‘Top Workplace’’ by LEWIS Boreen. When Pearl Harbor was attacked on Philly.com five times between 2013 and 2018. December 7, 1941, he was one of the many Jefferson Health has achieved countless HON. ANNA G. ESHOO heroes who reported for duty on the USS systemwide achievements under Joe’s leader- OF CALIFORNIA Oklahoma (BB–37). A shopkeeper with the ship. In 2015, Jefferson received a $1.4 million IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grant from the New Jersey Department of United States Navy, Mr. Boreen was the only Monday, July 27, 2020 survivor from the battleship’s pay office. For Health to facilitate a more veteran and military over two decades, he showed endless bravery friendly network of integrated care within the Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today and courage in his pursuit of peace across the state. Under his presidency in 2016, Jefferson to pay homage to John Robert Lewis and his globe. Health was the only hospital nationwide to re- remarkable life as we mourn his passing on After completing active duty, Mr. Boreen ceive the Sepsis Hero National Award from July 17th. moved to Virginia with his wife, Cora Evans, the Sepsis Alliance. To grow and create op- John Lewis was my trusted friend and col- and began a successful career in the elec- portunities for employees and community league and his passing leaves me, my col- tronics industry. They both enjoyed a round of members, Jefferson Health in New Jersey be- leagues, and our entire nation with an aching golf and in 1982, settled in Pinehurst, North came the first hospital system in the state to sadness. He was an icon, the tireless cham- Carolina. As a couple they were seen regu- establish an internship-to-employment pro- pion for justice, equality, civil rights, and larly on the courses in and around our com- gram, Project SEARCH, for young adults with human rights. He fought for the most vulner- munity and volunteered at the Sandhills Food disabilities. able in our society and never stopped working Bank, Sandhills Little Theatre, and numerous Joe’s outstanding leadership was also indi- to perfect our union. golf tournaments. vidually recognized for a wide variety of John Lewis shaped the course of history in Mr. Boreen was born on July 30, 1920 and achievements throughout his career. Some of America. Profoundly moved by the Mont- represents the best our nation has to offer. I his many awards include Joe’s ‘‘Corporate Di- gomery bus boycott as a young man which he am proud to join our community today in hon- versity Award’’ from the Gloucester County said ‘‘changed my life more than any other oring all that he has accomplished over the NAACP in 2013, the Garden State Council event before or since,’’ he threw his mind and last 100 years. Boy Scouts of America’s ‘‘Distinguished Citi- body into the civil rights movement to advo- Madam Speaker, please join me today in zens Award’’ in 2014, and the ‘‘Signum Fidei cate for equal access to jobs, housing, edu- thanking Roy ‘‘Swede’’ Boreen for his service Medal’’ in 2016 from Joe’s alma mater, La cation, health care, public accommodations, and wishing him a happy 100th birthday. Salle University. Joe’s character and dedica- and voting rights. f tion to his community is well recognized and John recognized at a young age the trans- respected. formative power of knowledge and education JOSEPH W. DEVINE Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in to build a better life and a better world for him- honoring Joseph Devine for his unrelenting self and others. He loved school and vividly HON. DONALD NORCROSS commitment to bettering his community and remembered the hope he felt after the Su- OF NEW JERSEY using his outstanding influence and leadership preme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills to make meaningful and lasting change Education requiring public schools to deseg- for our community. regate. He dreamed of attending Troy State Monday, July 27, 2020 f University and first met Dr. Martin Luther King, Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise Jr. in 1958 when he attempted to desegregate today to honor and commend Washington PERSONAL EXPLANATION the university. He would remain a fearless ad- Township, New Jersey resident Joseph W. vocate of Dr. King’s Beloved Community for Devine on his outstanding leadership. HON. MARKWAYNE MULLIN the rest of his life. Joseph Devine and his wife, Dina Devine, OF OKLAHOMA John was a man of extraordinary faith . . . live in Washington Township, New Jersey and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faith in God, faith in the country he loved and are proud parents to their two married daugh- served with passion, and faith in the inherent ters. Joseph attended La Salle University Monday, July 27, 2020 goodness in all of us. He began preaching at where he first obtained his Bachelor of Mr. MULLIN. Madam Speaker, I was not a young age and after graduating high school Science and went on to earn his MBA from St. present the week of July 20–24, 2020 on ac- he enrolled in the American Baptist Theo- Joseph’s University. From 2013–2020, Joe count of supporting my son’s continuing recov- logical Seminary in Nashville and was or- served as President and Chief Experience Of- ery. dained a Baptist minister. While in Nashville, ficer for Jefferson Health of New Jersey. He Had I been present, I would have voted he was introduced to the concept of civil dis- also diligently served as Chair of the Board of NAY on Roll Call No. 139; NAY on Roll Call obedience and ‘‘redemptive suffering’’ and the Chamber of Commerce of South Jersey, No. 140; NAY on Roll Call No. 141; NAY on helped organize sit-ins to desegregate public Executive Club Chairman of the Gloucester Roll Call No. 142; YEA on Roll Call No. 143; accommodations. His efforts served as a cata- County Chamber of Commerce and as a NAY on Roll Call No. 144; NAY on Roll Call lyst for Nashville to become the first southern Commissioner of the South Jersey Transpor- No. 145; NAY on Roll Call No. 146; NAY on city to integrate its lunch counters. tation Authority where his responsibilities in- Roll Call No. 147; NAY on Roll Call No. 148; John went on to become a founding mem- cluded ensuring safe public transportation and NAY on Roll Call No. 149; NAY on Roll Call ber of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating

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It makes sure that we are Monday, July 27, 2020 pushed the Kennedy Administration to take up preparing for future pandemics, it creates a Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise the cause of civil rights. more inclusive military by establishing a new John Lewis revered the sanctity of the right today to commemorate Terry Sloan for thirty- Chief Diversity Officer, and it takes on climate two years of federal service, including five to vote and he was willing to die for it. He was change. at the vanguard of the struggle for equal vot- years as the National Records Center Director ing rights and made history during the Selma Two other important areas of investment are within the Department of Homeland Security’s to Montgomery marches when he led activists supporting veterans transitioning to civilian life United States Citizenship and Immigration across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and was and fighting domestic terror. Services (USCIS). Prior to joining USCIS in savagely beaten during ‘Bloody Sunday.’ Eight Importantly, I want to highlight two provi- 2008, Ms. Sloan held various legal and leader- days later, President Lyndon Johnson ad- sions that I appreciate are included in this bill. ship positions within the Department of De- fense and the Department of Commerce. Rec- dressed a Joint Session of Congress to call The first is formally codifying the proven ognized as an outstanding public servant for the passage of the Voting Rights Act which Boots to Business training program. Now more throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Sloan’s would be signed into law within five months. than ever, Boots to Business is invaluable for long list of accomplishments have been cele- John Lewis continued his fight for justice servicemembers transitioning into civilian life brated with several prestigious awards, includ- during his entire service of over 30 years in and a struggling economy. It’s already trained ing the Department of the Army Civilian Serv- the House of Representatives where he cham- more than 100,000 servicemembers on the ice Achievement Medal. Once named the pioned equal education, affordable health essentials of entrepreneurship and business USCIS Manager of the Year, Ms. Sloan was care, gun control, economic opportunity and management. This Obama-era program would appointed to the Senior Executive Service in equal rights, I’m enormously proud and deeply be codified into law through this amendment. grateful to have served with him and I will al- 2015, making her a civil-service equivalent to ways treasure our time together as col- Now turning to my second amendment. For a general officer within the United States mili- leagues. some time now, I have been working to en- tary. Having served the US, federal govern- As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus hance the federal government’s efforts to com- ment for over three decades, including a half- on the Deadliest Cancers, I will offer an bat domestic terrorism, specifically through my decade at the helm of the USCIS National amendment next week to increase funding for bill, the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of Records Center, Ms. Sloan’s example of lead- Pancreatic Cancer research, the disease that 2020. ership and public service is well-worth reflect- claimed John, in loving memory of him. John Domestic terrorism, and in particular far- ing upon. Lewis was the living embodiment of courage right extremism, is a growing threat to our na- Lee’s Summit, Missouri became home to and conviction, and a hero to tens of millions tion. Concerningly, and our military is not ex- the USCIS National Records Center in 1999, of Americans. He was a humble and kind man empt from this problem. when the country’s most extensive collection of immigrant records was moved to a lime- who served the public with honesty and integ- The military has grappled with extremists, stone cave sixty feet below ground. Currently rity. He was a holy man who worked every including White supremacist and neo-Nazi, in- holding nearly sixty-million immigrant files, an- day to perfect our union and now he is per- filtration of their ranks for some time. fecting heaven where he was welcomed by other one-and-a-half million records are added We saw both active duty and former service Dr. King. Future generations will be inspired each year to the countless shelves within this members playing a prominent role in the dis- by his faith, his courage, and his vision of four-hundred-and-fifty-thousand square foot re- turbing violence at the White Supremacist equality for all God’s children which has pository. Among these, the National Records Charlottesville rally. strengthened and bettered the nation he so Center houses the immigration files belonging loved. And despite statements from military leaders to highly acclaimed cultural icons who immi- grated to the United States, including John f at the time condemning these actions, recent events highlight the need to address this issue Lennon, Salvador Dali, and Elizabeth Taylor. PERSONAL EXPLANATION urgently. Receiving over six hundred FOIA requests Recent arrests of individuals with ties to the each day, the USCIS National Records Center HON. BOB GIBBS Boogaloo Movement—an extremist organiza- documents contain our country’s immigration history through the eyes of individual immi- OF OHIO tion seeking a second Civil War—include Staff grants who journeyed across the globe before IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sergeant Steven Carrillo. stepping foot on American shores, As new Monday, July 27, 2020 Private First Class Shandon Simpson par- files arrive at the National Records Center by Mr. GIBBS. Madam Speaker, due to a med- ticipated in neo-Nazi forums. the truckload, the eight hundred employees ical appointment, I was unable to vote on July And Private Ethan Melzer is charged with and contractors employed within the vast facil- 24, 2020. Had I been present, I would have sharing classified information to a neo-Nazi ity work around the clock to retrieve docu- voted NAY on Roll Call No. 162; NAY on Roll group in order to plan an attack on his own ments needed to determine immigrant status Call No. 163; YEA on Roll Call No. 164; YEA unit. for granting government benefits. on Roll Call No. 165; and NAY on Roll Call We cannot let this insidious contamination As the Director of the USCIS National No. 166. continue. This year’s NDAA will include my Records Center, Ms. Sloan had the profound f amendment to strengthen reporting on extrem- responsibility of managing this immense, ever- ist activity in the military. We need to fully un- growing repository to ensure that the history of FY 2021 NATIONAL DEFENSE derstand the problem to effectively combat it immigration to the United States is properly AUTHORIZATION ACT and root out extremism in the military. archived, made accessible to the public, and preserved for future generations. In 2016, HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER While I will continue to seek passage of my while serving as the National Records Cen- Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020, I OF ILLINOIS ter’s Director, Ms. Sloan oversaw efforts to lo- am pleased we are taking steps forward with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cate photographs of five immigrants who lost this NDAA with respect to combating extre- their lives in the terrorist attacks on the World Monday, July 27, 2020 mism in the military and ensuring the safety of Trade Center. For fifteen years, it had proved Mr. SCHNEIDER. Madam Speaker, today I all Americans. impossible to find images of these five individ- rise in support of the Fiscal Year 2021 Na- I have been working hard on these priorities uals. However, when Ms. Sloan and the team tional Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). to take care of our service members returning she oversaw was put to the task, portraits of This year’s NDAA provides our nation’s home and to root out extremism and hate. So all five victims were quickly discovered and service members with the resources they need I’m pleased that these initiatives have been in- then shipped to the National September 11 to succeed and upholds the values and pro- cluded in this essential piece of legislation. Memorial and Museum for public display—a

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Perhaps the best testament to Mr. Hyde’s Sloan championed the Freedom of Information I am concerned that the limiting provision dedication to his fellow viticulturists is his ex- Act Immigration Records System, otherwise could potentially negatively impact the op- tensive work with the University of California known as FIRST—the only government-used, eration of 105(l) leases in my state. I also at Davis’ Foundation Plant Services. For end-to-end, automated, electronic FOIA sys- note that there is pending litigation regard- years, he has helped the FPS map plant ma- tem that allows users to submit and track ing this topic. terial from historic California vineyards and FOIA requests and receive their documents Given our strong working relation- gather plant material from his own vineyard to digitally. ship, I respectfully request your help in be classified. Because of his efforts, more Madam Speaker, please join me in com- addressing this issue in final Fiscal than 45 different clones of grapes have been memorating thirty-two years of public service Year 2021 appropriations legislation. preserved by FPS, many of which would have Sincerely, from Ms. Terry Sloan. At the base of the Stat- been lost without him. DON YOUNG, ue of Liberty, a poem written by Emma Laz- Congressman for all Alaska. Madam Speaker, Mr. Hyde is a community arus welcomes people from all lands with the member we should all strive to be. His pas- promise of the United States. ‘‘Give me your JULY 23, 2020. sion for viticulture and dedication to his fellow tired, your poor, / Your huddled masses yearn- Hon. DON YOUNG, viticulturalists makes him deserving of the title ing to breathe free, / The wretched refuse of Washington, DC. of Napa Valley Grower of the Year. It is there- your teeming shore,’’ the poem reads. Thanks DEAR CONGRESSMAN YOUNG: Thank you for fore fitting and proper that we honor Larry to the service of Ms. Terry Sloan, the millions your letter regarding Tribal leases in Sec- Hyde here today. of people who embraced those words as they tion 433 of the State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, f made way to America will have their history Environment, Military Construction, and ENGELBERT A. ANDL preserved for future generations of scholars, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 authors, genealogists, and curious descend- (H.R. 7608). Like you, we remain steadfast in ants. our commitment to supporting Tribes’ right HON. DONALD NORCROSS f to enter into facility lease agreements pur- OF NEW JERSEY suant to section 105(l) of the Indian Self-De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN termination and Education Assistance Act, OPERATIONS, AND RELATED as amended (P.L. 93–638). We appreciate you Monday, July 27, 2020 PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS bringing this issue to our attention, and we Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise ACT, 2021 would be happy to continue discussions with today to honor the life and legacy of Maple you on this provision as the bill moves Shade, New Jersey resident Engelbert A. SPEECH OF through the process to enactment. Sincerely, Andl. HON. DON YOUNG BETTY MCCOLLUM, Engelbert A. Andl was born in Bakowjjako, OF ALASKA Chair, Subcommittee Hungary on October 26, 1935. He immigrated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Interior, Environ- to the United States of America where he has ment, and Related Thursday, July 23, 2020 been a lifelong resident of Maple Shade, New Agencies. Jersey ever since. Mr. YOUNG. Mr. Speaker, I include in the DAVID P. JOYCE, At the age of 26, Engelbert Andl proudly Ranking Member, Sub- RECORD the following exchange of cor- served in the United States Army from 1961 to respondence between myself, House Appro- committee on Inte- rior, Environment, 1965. After his service, he became the co- priations Committee Interior, Environment, and and Related Agen- owner of Edsamm Machine Shop in Maple Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair BETTY cies. Shade. Bert was very active in his community MCCOLLUM, and Ranking Member DAVID f and served as president of the German Men’s JOYCE. Club and was a member of The Hansa Club. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, HONORING LARRY HYDE In addition, he and his wife were also mem- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, July 23, 2020. bers of the congregation of the Our Lady of Chair BETTY MCCOLLUM, HON. MIKE THOMPSON Perpetual Help Church. In his free time, he Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Re- OF CALIFORNIA loved to play cards and enjoyed traveling. lated Agencies, House Appropriations Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Engelbert A. Andl was the devoted husband mittee, Washington, DC. to the late Mary Andl. He is survived by his Monday, July 27, 2020 Ranking Member DAVE JOYCE, two sons Joseph and Steven (MariJean) Andl, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Re- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam and his four grandchildren Michelle, lated Agencies, House Appropriations Com- Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accom- Christyanna, Victoria, and Joshua. He was a mittee, Washington, DC. plishments of Larry Hyde, the 2020 Napa Val- DEAR CHAIR MCCOLLUM AND RANKING MEM- beloved brother to Francis (Imre) Markus, BER JOYCE: I want to thank you for your ley Grower of the Year. Maria (the late Paul) Olshanski, John (Denise) work on the Fiscal Year 2021 Interior, Envi- After attending the University of California at Andl, and Stephen Andl and will be missed as ronment, and Related Agencies appropria- Berkeley for political science and the Univer- the beloved uncle to many nieces and neph- tions bill, particularly your inclusion of lan- sity of California at Davis for chemistry, Mr. ews. guage that transitions the 105(l) Lease Pro- Hyde began his career in the wine community Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in gram to an indefinite appropriation for such as a vineyard crew supervisor at Ridge Vine- honoring the late Mr. Engelbert A. Andl, of sums that are necessary. Funding the 105(l) yard. Over the next decade, he worked for Maple Shade, New Jersey, a dedicated vet- Lease Program in this manner will uphold several prestigious vineyards, including Gallo, the federal government’s trust responsibility eran and celebrated member of the commu- to Alaska Natives and American Indians and Cuvaison, Stag’s Leap, Robert Mondavi, and nity. support village clinics in Alaska that rely Joseph Phelps Vineyards. In 1979, he estab- f greatly on the program. lished Hyde Vineyards in Napa. Originally 72 I write today about a provision in the bill acres, Hyde Vineyards has grown to nearly PERSONAL EXPLANATION that would limit the federal compensation 200 acres and produces more than 15 vine- for leases under the program to portions of yard designated wines. HON. NORMA J. TORRES tribal facilities that are ‘‘necessary for the Mr. Hyde’s contributions to the wine com- operation of the Federal programs under the OF CALIFORNIA lease.’’ Many tribal clinics and hospitals in munity extends beyond the confines of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vineyard. His leadership within the industry is Alaska provide health care services to non- Monday, July 27, 2020 Natives in addition to Native beneficiaries. exemplary, having served as a director of the This is a vital service because often the trib- Napa County Farm Bureau, a founding direc- Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speak- al clinic is the only health care provider in tor of the Carneros Quality Alliance, and a er, during Roll Call Vote Number 163 on H.R.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JY8.007 E27JYPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with remark E686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 27, 2020 7608, I mistakenly recorded my vote as Nay throughout the years, including the Board of human need, the majority of northern Ohio when I should have voted Yea. the National Association of Latino Arts and communities I represent like Cleveland, Lo- rain, Sandusky, and Toledo got nothing that f Culture and the Latina Coalition of Silicon Val- can be described as fair or proportionate ley, as well as the Santa Clara County Office PERSONAL EXPLANATION from the CARES Act. How can this be as of Education’s Artspiration initiative steering Donald Trump kicked off his 2020 campaign committee. Admirably, Carmen pushed every in northern Ohio in Toledo on January 9, HON. BOB GIBBS organization that she worked with toward di- 2020? He made countless promises to help the OF OHIO versity and inclusion—toward equity. For City and its people. He promised his audience IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many, she has been a role model and a bea- steel jobs were back at nearby Lorain mills, which was an outright falsehood. Monday, July 27, 2020 con. Her legacy helps fuel the work that is still cut out for all of us in San Jose. Let’s do a bit of simple math. If $150 billion Mr. GIBBS. Madam Speaker, due to a med- Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to recog- of the CARES State/Local Coronavirus Relief Fund were divided equally per capita based ical appointment, I was unable to vote on July nize and commend Carmen Castellano for her 23, 2020. Had I been present, I would have on U.S. population in each jurisdiction, unwavering commitment to the vibrancy of our every community in our nation would be re- voted NAY on Roll Call No. 159, NAY on Roll community. We miss her greatly. ceiving close to $454.50 per person times the Call No. 160, and YEA on Roll Call No. 161. f population of that community. In a fair allo- f cation formula, that amount of funding CRITICAL NEED FOR DIRECT, would be multiplied by the population of the HONORING CARMEN CASTELLANO FLEXIBLE, LOCALITY ASSISTANCE jurisdiction (based on the most recent Cen- sus data) to obtain a fair share of federal HON. ZOE LOFGREN HON. MARCY KAPTUR CARES support to your community. If your community, for example, has a population of OF CALIFORNIA OF OHIO 100 people, your community would get back IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $45,450 to help preserve your emergency cov- Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 erage or pay your community’s part time doctor. Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise to Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise to In Lorain, with a population of 64,000, this recognize the many contributions of Carmen shine a light on the critical need for equitable, would equal $29 million. Instead, Lorain gets Castellano to educational, philanthropic, and direct, and flexible locality assistance in up- $0. In Cleveland, with a population of 384,000, artistic pursuits in our San Jose community. coming COVID relief legislation in the face of this would equal $174 million. Instead Cleve- Carmen has passed away at the age of 81 the dire COVID–19 economic and public land gets $0. and is survived by her husband, Al, and their health crisis. Locality revenues have fallen Mind you, our communities were not the three children, Maria, Armando, and Carmela. precipitously, forcing communities to make only ones completely shortchanged. In Flint, overwhelmingly difficult decisions, including to Michigan with a population of 96,000, a fair This loss is deeply felt across our community. allocation would return $44 million. Instead, Carmen was born in Watsonville and grad- furlough emergency first responders who are Flint gets $0. In Pittsburgh, PA with a popu- uated from Moreland Notre Dame High needed now more than ever. lation of 301,048, a fair return would be $137 School, later completing the Executive Sec- Due to Republican provisions that diverted million. Instead, Pittsburgh gets $0. Gary, IN retary program at Heald Business College. CARES Act locality assistance largely to state with a population of 75,000, should have re- She worked as an Executive Secretary at capitals, hardworking communities under ceived $34 million. Instead, Gary gets $0. Du- Cabrillo College. I first met her when she 500,000 across the nation and Northern Ohio luth, MN has a population of 86,000, and worked as an administrative secretary and of- were severely shortchanged. These provisions should have received $39 million. Instead, fice manager at San Jose City College which largely favored financial power and capital Duluth gets $0. Des Moines, IA has a popu- centers leaving Main Street communities be- lation of 217,000, and should have received $99 she did for 33 years. During her time at City million. Instead, it gets $0. Little Rock, AR, College, she was president of the classified hind. The rich get richer and the poor get with a population of 198,000, should have re- employees’ senate and co-founded the Latino poorer. Welcome to the Trump Swamp. ceived $90 million. Instead, it gets $0. Jack- Education Association. For her support of San I include in the RECORD an OPED I wrote to son, MS has a population of 164,422. Its fair Jose City College, the school named its arts shine a light on these concerning provisions. share would have been $75 million, yet it got center after her in 2012. In response, the Democratic House took ac- $0. The list of losers across the Heartland I’ve never been a big fan of the California tion and passed the HEROES Act to provide and South is long: Peoria, St. Louis, Keno- lottery, but it was wonderful and exciting when direct assistance to every locality. Every mu- sha, Charleston, Des Moines, New Orleans, Selma, Birmingham, St. Paul, Grand Rapids, Carmen and Al won hundreds of millions in nicipality would receive assistance for two fis- cal years based on a modified CDBG formula, Nashville, and many others. the lottery. It couldn’t have happened to a Senate Republicans drafted a Robin Hood nicer couple. When I knew Carmen and Al be- and all counties would receive a population- bill for the rich. Their numbers-juggling fore the lottery win, I knew them as a team based allocation. took from struggling communities and that was constantly volunteering for the com- While this critical legislation passed the transferred funds to the richest. The Trump munity. I have very fond memories of the House of Representatives in May, it continues formula tilts heavily against Main Street hours they dedicated to raising college schol- to languish in the Senate still awaiting action. America. It diverts critical funds to finan- arship money with the American GI Forum. It I call on our Republican colleagues in the cial power and capital city centers, and es- sentially metropolises with over 500,000 per- wasn’t a surprise to me, then, that they took Senate and the Trump Administration to take action now. Too much is at stake for more sons. For example, New York City received the lottery winnings and used them for good in $1.45 billion, San Francisco $154 million, and our community. handwringing. Chicago $469 million. Based on an equitable, Almost immediately after their win, Carmen THE CARES CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND—A per capita distribution of CARES and Al formed the Castellano Family Founda- ROBIN HOOD PLAN FOR THE RICH Coronavirus Relief Funds, each Congres- tion and started directing grants in support of (By Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur) sional District should have received close to Santa Clara County causes. They focused In this important Presidential election $345 million. Instead, while districts with the their Foundation on the Arts and Latino orga- year, let me define a key difference between highest median income were taken care of, those with the lowest median incomes clear- nizations, and it served to amplify artistic Republicans and Democrats. Democrats fight for all people. Republicans don’t. That is ly lost out. In fact, the urban district I rep- voices in our community. Through the Founda- why Democrats created Social Security and resent ranks 403 out of 435 congressional dis- tion, they helped fund a black-box theater at Medicare for every American. That is why tricts in median income per household, and the MACLA gallery in downtown San Jose, the Democrats are fighting to pass the HEROES received nothing that could be considered Castellano Playhouse, and, among many oth- Act (H.R. 6800) to help all people in commu- fair. Of the top 30 wealthiest Congressional ers, provided support to Cinequest, Teatro Vi- nities impacted by the COVID–19 recession. Districts, all but two received a handsome sion, San Jose Jazz, and Los Lupen˜os de San Republicans are not. Every American can allocation. Yet, for the bottom 86 Districts, Jose. The City of San Jose honored Carmen gauge the fairness or unfairness of the Re- only 20 received something close to equi- table. The rich get richer and the poor get and Al for their work with the creative commu- publican-drafted CARES Act (H.R. 748) vs. the Democratic-drafted HEROES bill by poorer. Welcome to the Trump swamp. nity with the Cornerstone of the Arts Award in their return of your tax dollars to help your Further, due to provisions included in the 2015. community. CARES Act by Republican Senators and the In addition to the Castellano Family Founda- Despite the proportionally higher COVID– White House, over $87.5 billion in CARES tion, Carmen was active on several Boards 19 infection rates in the time of greatest funding is slated directly to a majority of

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CARES Estimated CARES Equal Ohio FY20 FY21 Locality Locality Per Capita Allocations Estimated Estimated Allocations Allocations (S.B. 310 HEROES HEROES (Theoretical) Pending) Allocations Allocations

Toledo ...... $0 $124,976,138 $10,078,625 $362,033,245 $181,016,622 Sandusky ...... $0 $11,232,513 $509,672 $35,551,881 $17,775,940 Lorain ...... $0 $29,100,726 $3,305,501 $58,997,836 $29,498,918 Parma ...... $0 $35,792,330 $2,388,115 $46,518,935 $23,259,467 Lakewood ...... $0 $23,508,558 $2,352,577 $96,486,908 $48,243,454 Cleveland ...... $0 $174,433,919 $31,665,995 $1,038,682,671 $519,341,336 Cincinnati ...... $0 $137,533,974 $15,659,518 $559,404,059 $279,702,030 Dayton ...... $0 $63,920,880 $8,095,038 $282,218,173 $141,109,087 Youngstown ...... $0 $29,523,411 $1,967,717 $170,034,169 $85,017,085 Akron ...... $0 $89,993,727 $8,012,136 $294,247,102 $147,123,551

In the CARES Act, Republican rural, and the United States.’’ The American people sador during his tenure of service as small states were also guaranteed $1.5 billion now must keep their eyes peeled on the Re- United States Representative to the regardless of their population, or COVID in- publican Senate and their state legislatures. Organization for the Prohibition of fection rates. When topline CARES states/lo- Otherwise, millions of Americans are going Chemical Weapons, Richard M. Mills, cality funding is analyzed and the allocation to face their municipalities declaring bank- Jr., of Texas, to be the Deputy Rep- divided evenly by population, Ohio received ruptcy with the massive furloughing of po- resentative of the United States of an average $388 per capita. Yet, Republican lice officers, firefighters, emergency service America to the United Nations, with states like South Dakota received $1,413 per personnel, and other first responders. Bank- the rank and status of Ambassador and capita, Alaska received $1,709, Wyoming ruptcy of America’s communities may be the Deputy Representative of the $2,160, and North Dakota $1,640. How is a Senator Mitch McConnell’s solution. That is United States of America in the Secu- hard-working Ohioan from a community barbarian. We owe a fair shake to the Amer- rity Council of the United Nations, and that has already suffered deindustrialization ican people in all our communities. Let’s fix to be Representative of the United and outsourcing worth less than other Amer- the skewed formula in the CARES Act. En- States of America to the Sessions of icans? sure population-based, fair allocations of fed- the General Assembly of the United eral coronavirus relief funding in future leg- Nations, during his tenure of service as CARES ACT STATE PER CAPITA ALLOCATIONS islation. Democrats must lead with equity. Deputy Representative of the United Shortchange no region. Restore fairness to States of America to the United Na- Per Capita CARES the American people. tions, and Henry T. Wooster, of Vir- State Act ginia, to be Ambassador to the Funding Allocation f Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, all of Ohio ...... $388 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS the Department of State, Jason Alaska ...... $1,709 Myung-lk Chung, of Virginia, to be North Dakota ...... $1,640 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, South Dakota ...... $1,413 United States Director of the Asian De- Idaho ...... $699 agreed to by the Senate of February 4, velopment Bank, with the rank of Am- Nebraska ...... $646 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- bassador, J. Steven Dowd, of Florida, Wyoming ...... $2,160 Delaware ...... $1,284 tem for a computerized schedule of all to be United States Director of the Eu- Montana ...... $1,170 meetings and hearings of Senate com- ropean Bank for Reconstruction and Kansas ...... $429 Development, and Ramsey Coats Day, Maine ...... $930 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- West Virginia ...... $697 tees, and committees of conference. of Virginia, to be an Assistant Admin- Mississippi ...... $420 istrator, and Jenny A. McGee, of Texas, This title requires all such committees to be an Associate Administrator, both To address these grievous injustices, I led to notify the Office of the Senate Daily of the United States Agency for Inter- an effort to request Treasury Secretary Ste- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- national Development. ven Mnuchin to certify ‘‘Locality’’ assist- mittee—of the time, place and purpose SR–325 ance of northern Ohio’s two economic re- of the meetings, when scheduled and 10 a.m. gions whose population does exceed 500,000 any cancellations or changes in the Committee on Banking, Housing, and persons—the Northeast Ohio Areawide Co- meetings as they occur. Urban Affairs ordinating Agency’s (NOACA) and Toledo As an additional procedure along To hold hearings to examine the Con- Metropolitan Area Council of Governments’ sumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (TMACOG). Secretary Mnuchin dismissed with the computerization of this infor- semi-annual report to Congress. the requests out of hand stating, ‘‘Treasury mation, the Office of the Senate Daily WEBEX relied on data from the U.S. Census Bureau.’’ Digest will prepare this information for Committee on Commerce, Science, and Our regions should qualify by any reasonable printing in the Extensions of Remarks Transportation measure of economic performance, COVID– section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD To hold hearings to examine building a 19, and population distribution. on Monday and Wednesday of each stronger and more resilient seafood In effect, the CARES Act authorizes the week. sector. disbursement of an enormous sum of money Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July SR–253 back to only some communities, but not all. Committee on Environment and Public The bill picks winners and losers. It does not 28, 2020 may be found in the Daily Di- Works give equal amounts based on population and gest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings to examine lessons certainly not need. It is very lopsided. By MEETINGS SCHEDULED learned from remote working during contrast, the HEROES Act leaves no commu- COVID–19, focusing on if the govern- nity out. This bill would provide a fairer al- JULY 29 ment can maximize use of leased space. location to municipalities for two fiscal 9 a.m. SD–106 years based on a modified Community Devel- Committee on Foreign Relations Committee on the Judiciary opment Block Grant formula. All counties Business meeting to consider the nomi- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- would receive direct funding based on popu- nations of Natalie E. Brown, of Ne- tions of J. Philip Calabrese, and James lation. While this legislation has passed the braska, to be Ambassador to the Re- Ray Knepp II, both to be a United House of Representatives, it is sitting in the public of Uganda, Sandra E. Clark, of States District Judge for the Northern Senate and awaiting action. Maryland, to be Ambassador to District of Ohio, Aileen Mercedes Can- Democratic Ways and Means Chairman Burkina Faso, William Ellison Gray- non, to be United States District Judge Richard Neal best summed up Democratic son, of California, to be Ambassador to for the Southern District of Florida, dismay: ‘‘Remember, Democrats control only the Republic of Estonia, Joseph Manso, Toby Crouse, to be United States Dis- one half of one third of the government of of New York, for the rank of Ambas- trict Judge for the District of Kansas,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:15 Jul 28, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY8.014 E27JYPT1 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with remark E688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 27, 2020 and Michael Jay Newman, to be United Health Service for certain purposes, Committee on the Judiciary States District Judge for the Southern and S. 3948, to amend the Alyce Spot- Business meeting to consider S. 4212, to District of Ohio. ted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commis- amend title 28, United States Code, to SD–226 sion on Native Children Act to extend strip foreign sovereign immunity of Commission on Security and Cooperation the deadline for a report by the Alyce certain foreign states to secure justice in Europe Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Com- for victims of novel coronavirus in the To hold hearings to examine human mission on Native Children; to be im- United States, and the nominations of rights at home, focusing on values mediately followed by an oversight David W. Dugan, and Stephen P. made visible. hearing to examine how to safely re- McGlynn, both to be a United States WEBCAST open Bureau of Indian Education District Judge for the Southern Dis- 10:15 a.m. schools, focusing on preparing to head trict of Illinois, Hala Y. Jarbou, to be Committee on Finance back to class. United States District Judge for the To hold hearings to examine WTO re- SD–628 Western District of Michigan, Iain D. form, focusing on making global rules Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Johnston, and Franklin Ulyses work for global challenges. To hold hearings to examine VA tele- Valderrama, both to be a United States SD–215 health during and beyond COVID–19, District Judge for the Northern Dis- 2 p.m. focusing on challenges and opportuni- Select Committee on Intelligence trict of Illinois, and Roderick C. ties in rural America. Young, to be United States District Closed business meeting to consider SD–G50 pending intelligence matters; to be im- Judge for the Eastern District of Vir- ginia. mediately followed by a closed hearing JULY 30 to examine certain intelligence mat- SD–325 ters. 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m. SVC–217 Committee on Foreign Relations Committee on Banking, Housing, and 2:30 p.m. Business meeting to consider pending Urban Affairs Committee on Indian Affairs calendar business. Business meeting to consider the nomi- Business meeting to consider S. 1161, to SD–106 nations of Hester Maria Peirce, of support the education of Indian chil- 8:45 a.m. Ohio, and Caroline A. Crenshaw, of the dren, S. 2165, to enhance protections of Committee on Foreign Relations District of Columbia, both to be a Native American tangible cultural her- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Member of the Securities and Exchange itage, S. 2610, to reauthorize certain dent’s proposed budget request for fis- Commission, and Kyle Hauptman, of programs under the Office of Indian cal year 2021 for the Department of Maine, to be a Member of the National State. Energy Policy and Programs of the De- Credit Union Administration Board. SD–106 partment of Energy, S. 2716, to amend SD–106 the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, S. 9:30 a.m. Committee on Armed Services 2891, to require the Secretary of the In- AUGUST 4 terior to establish Tribal Wildlife Cor- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- ridors, S. 2912, to direct the Secretary tion of Anthony J. Tata, of Virginia, to 10 a.m. of the Interior to take certain land lo- be Under Secretary of Defense for Pol- Committee on Foreign Relations cated in Pinal County, Arizona, into icy. To hold hearings to examine Venezuela, trust for the benefit of the Gila River SD–G50 focusing on security and humanitarian Indian Community, S. 3019, to protect Committee on Finance situation. access to water for all Montanans, S. To hold hearings to examine protecting SR–325 3044, to amend the American’s Water the reliability of the United States 2:30 p.m. Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the medical supply chain during the Committee on Armed Services Indian reservation drinking water pro- COVID–19 pandemic. To hold hearings to examine the findings gram, S. 3099, to provide for the con- SD–215 and recommendations of the Cyber- veyance of certain property to the 10 a.m. space Solarium Commission. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Committee on Commerce, Science, and SD–106 Consortium located in Sitka, Alaska, Transportation Committee on the Judiciary S. 3100, to convey land in Anchorage, Subcommittee on Security Subcommittee on the Constitution Alaska, to the Alaska Native Tribal To hold hearings to examine the China To hold hearings to examine the right of Health Consortium, S. 3650, to amend challenge, focusing on realignment of the people peaceably to assemble, fo- the Indian Health Care Improvement United States economic policies to cusing on protecting speech by stop- Act to deem employees of urban Indian build resiliency and competitiveness. ping violence. organizations as part of the Public SR–253 SD–562

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Messages from the House: Page S4505 Adjournment: Senate convened at 4 p.m. and ad- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4506–07 journed at 7:12 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: the Majority Leader in today’s Record on page Pages S4507–09 S4513.) Additional Statements: Pages S4503–05 Amendments Submitted: Pages S4509–12 Committee Meetings Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Committees not listed did not meet) (Total—142) Page S4500 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Chamber Action Committee Meetings Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 15 pub- No hearings were held. lic bills, H.R. 7792–7806; 1 private bill, H.R. 7807; and 2 resolutions; H. Con. Res. 107–108, were introduced. Page H3880 Joint Meetings Additional Cosponsors: Page H3881 HUMAN RIGHTS AT HOME Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: On Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Thursday, July 23, 2020, Commission concluded a appointed Representative Cuellar to act as Speaker hearing to examine human rights at home, focusing pro tempore for today. Page H3861 on media, politics and safety of journalists, after re- ceiving testimony from Christiane Amanpour, CNN- Recess: The House recessed at 9:24 a.m. and recon- PBS, London, United Kingdom; David Kaye, Uni- vened at 10 a.m. Page H3863 versity of California, Irvine; and Courtney C. Radsch, Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Committee to Protect Journalists, New York, New and pass the following measures: York. National Museum of the American Latino Act: f H.R. 2420, amended, to establish within the Smith- sonian Institution the National Museum of the NEW PUBLIC LAWS American Latino; and Pages H3864–72 (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D617) Commission on the Social Status of Black Men S. 4148, to extend the Chemical Facility Anti- and Boys Act: S. 2163, to establish the Commission Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, to study Homeland Security. Signed on July 22, 2020. (Pub- and make recommendations to address social prob- lic Law 116–150) lems affecting Black men and boys, by a 2⁄3 yea-and- nay vote of 368 yeas to 1 nay, Roll No. 167. f Pages H3873–78 COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Directing the Clerk of the House to make a cor- JULY 28, 2020 rection in the enrollment of H.R. 4: The House (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) agreed to H. Con. Res. 107, directing the Clerk of the House to make a correction in the enrollment of Senate H.R. 4. Page H3878 Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine Quorum Calls—Votes: One yea-and-nay vote de- the nominations of Lieutenant General D. VanHerck, veloped during the proceedings of today and appears USAF, to be general and Commander, United States on pages H3877–78. Northern Command/Commander, North American Aero- space Defense Command, and General James H. Dickin- Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and ad- son, USA, to be general and Commander, United States journed at 12:35 p.m. Space Command, 2:30 p.m., SD–106.

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Role of Technology in Countering Trafficking in Per- committee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, sons’’, 10 a.m., Webex. and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine the PACT Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Act and Section 230, focusing on the impact of the law committee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, that helped create the internet and an examination of pro- and Emergency Management, hearing entitled ‘‘Experi- posed reforms for today’s online world, 10 a.m., SD–106. ences of Vulnerable Populations During Disaster’’, 10 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- a.m., 2167 Rayburn. ings to examine the development and deployment of Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Full Committee, large-scale carbon dioxide management technologies in hearing entitled ‘‘Solving the Climate Crisis: Building a the United States, including technological and natural Vibrant and Just Clean Energy Economy’’, 2 p.m., carbon removal, carbon utilization, and carbon storage, 10 Webex. a.m., SD–366. f Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine pro- tecting the reliability of the United States medical supply CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD chain during the COVID–19 pandemic, 10:15 a.m., Week of July 28 through July 31, 2020 SD–215. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Senate Chamber to hold an oversight hearing to examine COVID–19 fi- On Tuesday, Senate will resume consideration of nancial relief packages, 10 a.m., VTC. Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Man- the nomination of David Cleveland Joseph, to be agement, to hold hearings to examine modernizing United States District Judge for the Western Dis- telework, focusing on a review of private sector telework trict of Louisiana. policies during the COVID–19 pandemic, 2:30 p.m., At 11:30 a.m., Senate will vote on the motions to VTC. invoke cloture on the nominations of David Cleve- Committee on Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellectual land Joseph, and Dana T. Wade, of the District of Property, to hold hearings to examine how the DMCA Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing contemplates limitations and exceptions like fair use, 10 and Urban Development. If cloture is invoked on the a.m., SD–226. nominations, Senate will vote on confirmation there- Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to on at 2:30 p.m. examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., During the balance of the week, Senate may con- SVC–217. sider any cleared legislative and executive business. House Senate Committees Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) vironment and Climate, hearing entitled ‘‘There’s Some- Committee on Armed Services: July 28, to hold hearings thing in the Water: Reforming Our Nation’s Drinking to examine the nominations of Lieutenant General D. Water Standards’’, 11 a.m., Webex. VanHerck, USAF, to be general and Commander, United Committee on House Administration, Subcommittee on States Northern Command/Commander, North American Elections of the Committee on House Administration, Aerospace Defense Command, and General James H. hearing entitled ‘‘Voting Rights and Election Adminis- Dickinson, USA, to be general and Commander, United tration in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Other Territories’’, States Space Command, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. 10 a.m., Webex. July 30, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing en- the nomination of Anthony J. Tata, of Virginia, to be titled ‘‘Oversight of the Department of Justice’’, 10 a.m., Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, 9:30 a.m., CVC–200 and Webex. SD–G50. Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, hearing Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: July entitled ‘‘Unanswered Questions About the US Park Po- 29, to hold hearings to examine the Consumer Financial lice’s June 1 Attack on Peaceful Protesters at Lafayette Protection Bureau’s semi-annual report to Congress, 10 Square’’, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth and Webex. a.m., WEBEX. Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. July 30, Full Committee, business meeting to consider 7617, the ‘‘Department of Defense Appropriations Act, the nominations of Hester Maria Peirce, of Ohio, and 2021’’ [Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Caroline A. Crenshaw, of the District of Columbia, both Water Development, Financial Services and General Gov- to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commis- ernment, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human sion, and Kyle Hauptman, of Maine, to be a Member of Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban the National Credit Union Administration Board, 2 p.m., Development Appropriations Act, 2021], 11 a.m., SD–106. Webex. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: July Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee 28, Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, In- on Investigations and Oversight; and Subcommittee on novation, and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine Research and Technology, joint hearing entitled ‘‘The the PACT Act and Section 230, focusing on the impact

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of the law that helped create the internet and an exam- July 30, Full Committee, business meeting to consider ination of proposed reforms for today’s online world, 10 pending calendar business, 8:30 a.m., SD–106. a.m., SD–106. July 30, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine July 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year building a stronger and more resilient seafood sector, 10 2021 for the Department of State, 8:45 a.m., SD–106. a.m., SR–253. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: July 30, Subcommittee on Security, to hold hearings to July 28, to hold an oversight hearing to examine examine the China challenge, focusing on realignment of COVID–19 financial relief packages, 10 a.m., VTC. United States economic policies to build resiliency and July 28, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Fed- competitiveness, 10 a.m., SR–253. eral Management, to hold hearings to examine modern- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: July 28, to izing telework, focusing on a review of private sector hold hearings to examine the development and deploy- telework policies during the COVID–19 pandemic, 2:30 ment of large-scale carbon dioxide management tech- p.m., VTC. nologies in the United States, including technological and Committee on Indian Affairs: July 29, business meeting natural carbon removal, carbon utilization, and carbon to consider S. 1161, to support the education of Indian storage, 10 a.m., SD–366. children, S. 2165, to enhance protections of Native Committee on Environment and Public Works: July 29, to American tangible cultural heritage, S. 2610, to reauthor- hold hearings to examine lessons learned from remote ize certain programs under the Office of Indian Energy working during COVID–19, focusing on if the govern- Policy and Programs of the Department of Energy, S. ment can maximize use of leased space, 10 a.m., SD–106. 2716, to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, S. Committee on Finance: July 28, to hold hearings to ex- 2891, to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish amine protecting the reliability of the United States med- Tribal Wildlife Corridors, S. 2912, to direct the Secretary ical supply chain during the COVID–19 pandemic, 10:15 of the Interior to take certain land located in Pinal Coun- a.m., SD–215. ty, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River July 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Indian Community, S. 3019, to protect access to water WTO reform, focusing on making global rules work for for all Montanans, S. 3044, to amend the American’s global challenges, 10:15 a.m., SD–215. Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to expand the Indian July 30, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine reservation drinking water program, S. 3099, to provide protecting the reliability of the United States medical for the conveyance of certain property to the Southeast supply chain during the COVID–19 pandemic, 9:30 Alaska Regional Health Consortium located in Sitka, a.m., SD–215. Alaska, S. 3100, to convey land in Anchorage, Alaska, to Committee on Foreign Relations: July 29, business meeting the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, S. 3650, to to consider the nominations of Natalie E. Brown, of Ne- amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to deem braska, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda, employees of urban Indian organizations as part of the Sandra E. Clark, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to Public Health Service for certain purposes, and S. 3948, Burkina Faso, William Ellison Grayson, of California, to to amend the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff be Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia, Joseph Manso, Commission on Native Children Act to extend the dead- of New York, for the rank of Ambassador during his ten- line for a report by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter ure of service as United States Representative to the Or- Soboleff Commission on Native Children; to be imme- ganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, diately followed by an oversight hearing to examine how Richard M. Mills, Jr., of Texas, to be the Deputy Rep- to safely reopen Bureau of Indian Education schools, fo- resentative of the United States of America to the United cusing on preparing to head back to class, 2:30 p.m., Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador and the SD–628. Deputy Representative of the United States of America in Committee on Judiciary: July 28, Subcommittee on Intel- the Security Council of the United Nations, and to be lectual Property, to hold hearings to examine how the Representative of the United States of America to the DMCA contemplates limitations and exceptions like fair Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, use, 10 a.m., SD–226. during his tenure of service as Deputy Representative of July 29, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the United States of America to the United Nations, and the nominations of J. Philip Calabrese, and James Ray Henry T. Wooster, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Knepp II, both to be a United States District Judge for Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, all of the Department of the Northern District of Ohio, Aileen Mercedes Cannon, State, Jason Myung-lk Chung, of Virginia, to be United to be United States District Judge for the Southern Dis- States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the trict of Florida, Toby Crouse, to be United States District rank of Ambassador, J. Steven Dowd, of Florida, to be Judge for the District of Kansas, and Michael Jay New- United States Director of the European Bank for Recon- man, to be United States District Judge for the Southern struction and Development, and Ramsey Coats Day, of District of Ohio, 10 a.m., SD–226. Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, and Jenny A. July 30, Full Committee, business meeting to consider McGee, of Texas, to be an Associate Administrator, both S. 4212, to amend title 28, United States Code, to strip of the United States Agency for International Develop- foreign sovereign immunity of certain foreign states to se- ment, 9 a.m., SR–325. cure justice for victims of novel coronavirus in the United

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States, and the nominations of David W. Dugan, and Ste- July 29, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- phen P. McGlynn, both to be a United States District tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Diversity and Diplomacy: Assess- Judge for the Southern District of Illinois, Hala Y. ing the State Department’s Record in Promoting Diver- Jarbou, to be United States District Judge for the West- sity and Inclusion’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn and Webex. ern District of Michigan, Iain D. Johnston, and Franklin July 30, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Ulyses Valderrama, both to be a United States District Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and Roderick hearing entitled ‘‘Update on the COVID–19 Pandemic C. Young, to be United States District Judge for the Response in Africa’’, 1 p.m., 2172 Rayburn and Webex. Eastern District of Virginia, 10 a.m., SD–325. Committee on Homeland Security, July 31, Full Com- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: July 29, to hold hearings mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Homeland Insecurity: DHS Po- to examine VA telehealth during and beyond lice Actions Endanger Our Democracy’’, 10 a.m., 2167 COVID–19, focusing on challenges and opportunities in Rayburn and Webex. rural America, 2:30 p.m., SD–G50. Committee on the Judiciary, July 29, Subcommittee on Select Committee on Intelligence: July 28, to hold closed Immigration and Citizenship, business meeting on Re- hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 quest for a Department of Homeland Security Depart- p.m., SVC–217. July 29, Full Committee, closed business meeting to mental Report on the Beneficiaries of H.R. 7572, 9:20 consider pending intelligence matters; to be immediately a.m., 2141 Rayburn and Webex. followed by a closed hearing to examine certain intel- July 29, Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizen- ligence matters, 2 p.m., SVC–217. ship, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’’, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn and House Committees Webex. Committee on Armed Services, July 29, Subcommittee on July 29, Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Military Personnel, hearing entitled ‘‘An Epidemic of Administrative Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Online Platforms Fear: Sexual Harassment and Retaliation in the Military. and Market Power, Part 6: Examining the Dominance of Is it a crisis at Fort Hood?’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn and Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google’’, 12 p.m., 2141 Webex. Rayburn. July 30, Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Committee on Natural Resources, July 29, Full Com- Threats and Capabilities, hearing entitled ‘‘Review of the mittee, markup on S. 294, the ‘‘Native American Busi- Recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commis- ness Incubators Program Act’’; H.R. 1031, the ‘‘Pala sion’’, 1 p.m., 2118 Rayburn and Webex. Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2019’’; Committee on Energy and Commerce, July 29, Sub- H.R. 1267, the ‘‘B–47 Ridge Designation Act’’; H.R. committee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Improving Access 3682, the ‘‘Land Grant and Acequia Traditional Use Rec- to Care: Legislation to Reauthorize Key Public Health ognition and Consultation Act’’; H.R. 3879, the ‘‘SOAR Programs’’, 10 a.m., Webex. Act’’; H.R. 4299, the ‘‘Data Preservation Act of 2019’’; Committee on Financial Services, July 30, Full Committee, H.R. 4888, to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, hearing entitled ‘‘Protecting Consumers During the Pan- and for other purposes; H.R. 5040, the ‘‘Aerial Incursion demic? An Examination of the Consumer Financial Pro- Repercussion Safety Act of 2019’’; H.R. 6237, the ‘‘Prop- tection Bureau’’, 12:30 p.m., 2128 Rayburn and Webex. er and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act’’; H.R. Committee on Foreign Affairs, July 29, Full Committee, 6535, to deem an urban Indian organization and employ- markup on H.R. 7682, the ‘‘Sudan Democratic Transi- ees thereof to be a part of the Public Health Service for tion, Accountability, and Fiscal Transparency Act of the purposes of certain claims for personal injury, and for 2020’’; H.R. 7276, the ‘‘East Africa Locust Eradication other purposes; H.R. 6636, the ‘‘National Oceanic and Act’’; H.R. 6334, the ‘‘Securing America From Epidemics Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and As- Act’’; H.R. 4644, the ‘‘Libya Stabilization Act’’; H.R. sault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020’’; H.R. 7045, 5517, the ‘‘Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study Act’’; H.R. 5586, the ‘‘Haiti Development, Account- on lands that could be included in a National Forest in ability, and Institutional Transparency Initiative Act’’; H. Hawai’i, and for other purposes; H.R. 7119, the ‘‘Alaska Res. 1062, affirming the nature and importance of the Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act of United States-Iraq bilateral relationship, including secu- 2020’’; and H.R. 7489, the ‘‘Long Bridge Act of 2020’’, rity and economic components of the relationship; H.R. 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn and Webex. 3331, the ‘‘Countering Hizballah in Lebanon’s Military Committee on Oversight and Reform, July 29, Full Com- Act of 2019’’; H.R. 7703, the ‘‘Caribbean Basin Security mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Counting Every Person: Safe- Initiative Authorization Act’’; H. Res. 1033, condemning guarding the 2020 Census Against the Trump Adminis- acts by the People’s Republic of China and the Govern- tration’s Unconstitutional Attacks’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Ray- ment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region burn and Webex. that violate fundamental rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents as well as acts that undermine Hong July 31, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Kong’s high degree of autonomy; legislation on STOP Crisis, hearing entitled ‘‘The Urgent Need for a Na- Organ Trafficking; and H.R. 7623, the ‘‘Passport Backlog tional Plan to Contain the Coronavirus’’, 9 a.m., Elimination Act’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn and Webex. 2154 Rayburn and Webex.

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Committee on Small Business, July 29, Subcommittee on July 30, Full Committee, markup on pending legisla- Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepre- tion, 10 a.m., HVC–210 and Webex. neurship, hearing entitled ‘‘Kick Starting Entrepreneur- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, July 31, Full ship and Main Street Economic Recovery’’, 2360 Rayburn Committee, markup on the FY 2021 Intelligence Author- and Webex. ization Act, Time TBD, HVC–304 (Hearing Room). Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, July 29, Subcommittee Joint Meetings on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Who’s in Charge? Exam- ining Oversight of State Veterans Homes During the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: July 29, COVID–19 Pandemic’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210 and Webex. to hold hearings to examine human rights at home, fo- cusing on values made visible, 10 a.m., WEBCAST.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 28 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 29

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will resume consideration Program for Wednesday: To be announced. of the nomination of David Cleveland Joseph, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana. At 11:30 a.m., Senate will vote on the motions to in- voke cloture on the nominations of David Cleveland Jo- seph, and Dana T. Wade, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- ment. If cloture is invoked on the nominations, Senate will vote on confirmation thereon at 2:30 p.m. (Senate will recess following the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Dana T. Wade until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hudson, Richard, N.C., E683 Schneider, Bradley Scott, Ill., E684 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E686 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E685 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E684 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E686 Torres, Norma J., Calif., E685 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E683 Mullin, Markwayne, Okla., E683 Young, Don, Alaska, E685 Gibbs, Bob, Ohio, E684, E686 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E683, E685

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