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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 No. 146 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Amen. nication from the Sergeant at Arms of called to order by the Speaker pro tem- f the House of Representatives: pore (Mr. SWALWELL). THE JOURNAL OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS, f HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Washington, DC, August 13, 2021. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER ant to section 11(a) of House Resolu- Hon. , PRO TEMPORE tion 188, the Journal of the last day’s Speaker, House of Representatives, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- proceedings is approved. Washington, DC. fore the House the following commu- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to section f 3(s) of House Resolution 8, following con- nication from the Speaker: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sultation with the Office of Attending Physi- WASHINGTON, DC, cian, I write to provide you further notifica- August 13, 2021. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion that the public health emergency due to I hereby appoint the Honorable ERIC Chair will lead the House in the Pledge the novel coronavirus SARS–CoV–2 remains SWALWELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on of Allegiance. in effect. this day. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Sincerely, NANCY PELOSI, Pledge of Allegiance as follows: WILLIAM J. WALKER, Speaker of the House of Representatives. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Sergeant at Arms. f United States of America, and to the Repub- f PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret f PRO TEMPORE Grun Kibben, offered the following prayer: COMMUNICATION FROM THE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Almighty God, as we approach You, CLERK OF THE HOUSE Chair announces the extension, pursu- ant to section 3 of House Resolution 8, may we give You offerings that bring The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and effective August 18, 2021, of the You glory. Accept the praise of our fore the House the following commu- ‘‘covered period’’ designated on Janu- mouths this day. nication from the Clerk of the House of ary 4, 2021. May our hearts be resolved to fulfill Representatives: Your decrees, that we would never fail, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, f from this time forward, to perform HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ADJOURNMENT each task, take on each challenge, and Washington, DC, August 10, 2021. live each moment in fulfillment of Hon. NANCY PELOSI, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Your desire for us. Speaker, House of Representatives, ant to section 11(b) of House Resolu- Teach us through Your revealed Washington, DC. tion 188, the House stands adjourned Word to interpret each encounter as DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 2021. You would have us understand them. of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Guide our choices that where we find tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Thereupon (at 12 o’clock and 5 min- ourselves would be within Your perfect sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the plan. gust 10, 2021, at 12:33 p.m.: House adjourned until Tuesday, August Strengthen our hearts that we would That the Senate passed S. 1917. 17, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. That the Senate passed without amend- withstand any affliction. Preserve our f lives according to Your promises. ment H.R. 3642. Illumine the steps we take today, for Appointment: EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, With best wishes, I am, Your Word is a lamp for our feet, a Sincerely, ETC. light on our path. GLORIA J. LETT, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Your statutes are our inheritance, a Deputy Clerk. communications were taken from the most joyous treasure. May we find f Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ways to rejoice in these and all the EC–1913. A letter from the Assistant Gen- gifts You provide for us today and al- COMMUNICATION FROM THE SERGEANT AT ARMS eral Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, Office of ways. the General Counsel, Consumer Product For Your unfailing love and in the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Safety Commission, transmitting the Com- hope found in Your name we pray. fore the House the following commu- mission’s final rule — Standard for the

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AU7.000 H13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H4328 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 13, 2021 Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress EC–1921. A letter from the Associate Direc- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Pads; Amendment [Docket No.: CPSC-2020- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- mittee on Energy and Commerce. 0024] received July 26, 2021, pursuant to 5 ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting EC–1930. A letter from the President of the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. the Agency’s final rule — Bacillus subtilis United States, transmitting an Executive 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- strain RTI477; Exemption From the Require- Order expanding the scope of the national ergy and Commerce. ment of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0474; emergency declared in Executive Order 13405 EC–1914. A letter from the Director, Regu- FRL-10025-18] received July 1, 2021, pursuant of June 16, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(b); latory Management Division, Environmental to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Public Law 95-223, Sec. 204(b); (91 Stat. 1627) Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on (H. Doc. No. 117—55); to the Committee on cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; AL; NOX Energy and Commerce. Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. SIP Call and Removal of CAIR [EPA-R04- EC–1922. A letter from the Associate Direc- EC–1931. A letter from the Fisheries Regu- OAR-2020-0129; FRL-10025-80-Region 4] re- tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- lations Specialists, Office of Sustainable ceived July 13, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 the Agency’s final rule — Bacillus velezensis Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Strain RTI301; Exemption from the Require- tration’s temporary rule — Fisheries Off Commerce. ment of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0475; West Coast States; Emergency Action To EC–1915. A letter from the Director, Regu- FRL-10025-21] received July 1, 2021, pursuant Temporarily Remove Seasonal Processing latory Management Division, Environmental to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Limitations for Pacific Whiting Motherships Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on and Catcher-Processors [Docket No.: 200615- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Cali- Energy and Commerce. 0159] (RIN: 0648-BJ83] received July 29, 20212, fornia; El Dorado County Air Quality Man- EC–1923. A letter from the Associate Direc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law agement District; South Coast Air Quality tor, Regulatory Management Division, Envi- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Management District [EPA-R09-OAR-2020- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting mittee on Natural Resources. 0543; FRL-10024-68-Region 9] received July 13, the Agency’s final rule — Error Corrections EC–1932. A letter from the Management 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public to New Source Review Regulations [EPA-HQ- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the OAR-2019-0435; FRL-10017-29-OAR] (RIN: 2060- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Energy and Commerce. AU46) received July 1, 2021, pursuant to 5 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- EC–1916. A letter from the Director, Regu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. tives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters [Docket latory Management Division, Environmental 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- No.: FAA-2021-0302; Project Identifier MCAI- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ergy and Commerce. 2020-01596-R; Amendment 39-21618; AD 2021-13- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Cali- EC–1924. A letter from the Director, Regu- 13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 10, 2021, fornia; Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality latory Management Division, Environmental pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Management District [EPA-R09-OAR-2020- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 0414; FRL-10024-74-Region 9] received July 13, cy’s final rule — Air Plan Revision; Limited mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Approval and Limited Disapproval; Cali- ture. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the fornia; Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management EC–1933. A letter from the Management Committee on Energy and Commerce. District [EPA-R09-OAR-2018-0601; FRL-8689- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of EC–1917. A letter from the Director, Regu- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- latory Management Division, Environmental 01-R9] received July 28, 2021, pursuant to 5 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. tives; Leonardo S.p.a. (Type Certificate Pre- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; FL; Pre- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- viously Held by Agusta S.p.A.) Helicopters vention of Significant Deterioration Infra- ergy and Commerce. EC–1925. A letter from the Director, Regu- [Docket No.: FAA-2021-0348; Project Identi- structure Elements [EPA-R04-OAR-2020-0459; latory Management Division, Environmental fier 2018-SW-076-AD; Amendment 39-21645; AD FRL-10025-49-Region 4] received July 13, 2021, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2021-14-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Cali- 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. fornia; Placer County Air Pollution Control Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to EC–1918. A letter from the Director, Regu- District; Open Burning Rules [EPA-R09-OAR- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- latory Management Division, Environmental 2020-0477; FRL-8739-02-R9] received July 28, structure. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public EC–1934. A letter from the Management cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of of Implementation Plans; Utah; 2017 Base Committee on Energy and Commerce. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Year Inventories for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone EC–1926. A letter from the Director, Regu- ment’s final rule — IFR Altitudes; Miscella- National Ambient Air Quality Standard for latory Management Division, Environmental neous Amendments [Docket No.: 31381; the Uinta Basin, Northern Wasatch Front Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Amdt. No.: 560] received August 10, 2021, pur- and Southern Wasatch Front Nonattainment cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Mis- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Areas [EPA-R08-OAR-2020-0646; FRL-10025-28- souri; Restriction of Emissions From Litho- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Region 8] received July 13, 2021, pursuant to graphic and Letterpress Printing Operations on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. [EPA-R07-OAR-2021-0334; FRL-8706-02-R7] re- EC–1935. A letter from the Management 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- ceived July 28, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ergy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Transportation, transmitting the Depart- EC–1919. A letter from the Director, Regu- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- EC–1927. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation latory Management Division, Environmental cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 31379; of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Amdt. No.: 3965] received August 10, 2021, Pollutants; North Dakota; Control of Emis- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Cali- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law sions From Existing Municipal Solid Waste fornia; Mojave Desert Air Quality Manage- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Landfills; Control of Emissions From Exist- ment District [EPA-R09-OAR-2021-0222; FRL- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste 8714-02-R9] received July 28, 2021, pursuant to ture. Incineration Units; Negative Declaration of 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. EC–1936. A letter from the Management Existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Incineration Units [EPA-R08-OAR-2021-0187; ergy and Commerce. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- FRL-10024-23-Region 8] received July 13, 2021, EC–1928. A letter from the Director, Regu- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law latory Management Division, Environmental proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- mittee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tol- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31380; EC–1920. A letter from the Director, Regu- erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0334; FRL-8656-01- Amdt. No.: 3966] received August 10, 2021, latory Management Division, Environmental OCSPP] received July 28, 2021, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Redesignation of Certain 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Unclassifiable Areas for the 2010 1-Hour Sul- ergy and Commerce. ture. fur Dioxide (SO2) Primary National Ambient EC–1929. A letter from the Director, Regu- EC–1937. A letter from the Management Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) [EPA-HQ- latory Management Division, Environmental and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of OAR-2020-0292; FRL-10024-95-OAR] (RIN: 2060- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- AU79) received July 13, 2021, pursuant to 5 cy’s final rule — Zeta-Cypermethrin; Pes- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0651; proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- FRL-8623-01-OCSPP] received July 28, 2021, and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ergy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31377;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AU7.000 H13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE August 13, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4329 Amdt. No.: 3963] received August 10, 2021, ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Airspace; Craig, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2021- ture. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 0081; Airspace Docket No.: 20-AAL-61] (RIN: EC–1953. A letter from the Chief, Border mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, pursuant Security Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs ture. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, and Border Protection, Department of Home- EC–1938. A letter from the Management Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on land Security, transmitting the Depart- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Import Restrictions Im- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- EC–1946. A letter from the Management posed on Categories of Archaeological and ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Ethnological Material of Turkey [CBP Dec.: proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 21-09] (RIN: 1515-AE64) received July 6, 2021, and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ment’s final rule — Establishment and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31378; Amendment of Area Navigation Routes, 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Amdt. No.: 3964] received August 10, 2021, Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes; mittee on Ways and Means. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Northeastern United States [Docket No.: EC–1954. A letter from the Director, Legal 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- FAA-2021-0250; Airspace Docket No.: 20-AEA- Processing Division, Internal Revenue Serv- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 22] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, ice, transmitting the Service’s final regula- ture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law tions — Mandatory 60-Day Postponement of EC–1939. A letter from the Management 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Certain Tax-Related Deadlines by Reason of and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- a Federally Declared Disaster [TD 9950] (RIN: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ture. 1545-BP98) received July 6, 2021, pursuant to ment’s final rule — Removal of Air Traffic EC–1947. A letter from the Management 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Service (ATS) Route V-482; Alaska [Docket and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on No.: FAA-2020-0544; Airspace Docket No.: 19- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Ways and Means. AAL-93] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, ment’s final rule — Amendment of Air Traf- f 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public fic Service (ATS) Routes; Northeast United Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the States [Docket No.: FAA-2021-0360; Airspace REPORT OF COMMITTEES ON Committee on Transportation and Infra- Docket No.: 21-AEA-6] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS structure. ceived August 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. EC–1940. A letter from the Management 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- committees were delivered to the Clerk Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tation and Infrastructure. for printing and reference to the proper ment’s final rule — Amendment and Estab- EC–1948. A letter from the Management calendar, as follows: lishment of Class E Airspace; Bar Harbor, and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- ME [Docket No.: FAA-2021-0295; Airspace Transportation, transmitting the Depart- sources. H.R. 1619. A bill to clarify the status Docket No.: 21-ANE-2] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Area of gaming conducted by the Catawba Indian ceived August 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-29; North- Nation, and for other purposes (Rept. 117– 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 eastern United States [Docket No.: FAA- 114). Referred to the Committee of the Whole Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 2020-1147; Airspace Docket No.: 20-ASO-30] House on the state of the Union. tation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, EC–1941. A letter from the Management pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law f and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment’s final rule — Modification of Class E ture. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Airspace; Saratoga, WY [Docket No.: FAA- EC–1949. A letter from the Management bills and resolutions of the following 2021-0274; Airspace Docket No.: 20-ANM-58] and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of titles were introduced and severally re- (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ferred, as follows: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law ment’s final rule — Establishment of Area 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-437; North- By Mr. BEYER: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- eastern United States [Docket No.: FAA- H.R. 5007. A bill to amend titles XVIII and ture. 2020-1081; Airspace Docket No.: 20-AEA-19] XIX of the Social Security Act to require EC–1942. A letter from the Management (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, providers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law upon full approval by the Food & Drug Ad- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- ministration unless an exception applies, and ment’s final rule — Establishment of Area mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-322, T-392, T- ture. ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the 403, and T-405; Central United States [Docket EC–1950. A letter from the Management Committee on Ways and Means, for a period No.: FAA-2021-0054; Airspace Docket No.: 20- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to be subsequently determined by the Speak- AGL-34] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public ment’s final rule — Amendment of V-9, V-63, visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the V-100, V-158, V-171, and T-325; and Revocation committee concerned. Committee on Transportation and Infra- of V-127 in the Vicinity of Rockford, IL By Ms. DAVIDS of (for herself structure. [Docket No.: FAA-2020-1100; Airspace Docket and Mr. COLE): EC–1943. A letter from the Management No.: 20-AGL-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received Au- H.R. 5008. A bill to protect the voting and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of gust 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rights of Native American and Alaska Native Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 voters; to the Committee on House Adminis- ment’s final rule — Amendment of V-175 and Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- tration, and in addition to the Committee on V-586; Establishment of T-397; and Revoca- tation and Infrastructure. the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- tion of V-424 in the Vicinity of Macon, MO EC–1951. A letter from the Management quently determined by the Speaker, in each [Docket No.: FAA-2020-1071; Airspace Docket and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of case for consideration of such provisions as No.: 20-ACE-13] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received Au- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee gust 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D concerned. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 and E Airspace and Revocation of Class E By Mr. FALLON (for himself and Mr. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Airspace; Cape Girardeau, MO [Docket No.: GOHMERT): tation and Infrastructure. FAA-2021-0003; Airspace Docket No.: 21-ACE- H.R. 5009. A bill to prohibit the District of EC–1944. A letter from the Management 5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, Columbia Government from requiring indi- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law viduals to present documentation certifying Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of en- ment’s final rule — Amendment and Estab- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tering any building, facility, or other venue lishment of Class E Airspace; York, PA ture. in the District of Columbia; to the Com- [Docket No.: FAA-2021-0119; Airspace Docket EC–1952. A letter from the Management mittee on Oversight and Reform. No.: 21-AEA-3] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received Au- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of By Mr. GARCIA of California (for him- gust 10, 2021, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- self, Mrs. KIM of California, Ms. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E BROWNLEY, and Ms. CHU): Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Airspace; Crooked Creek, AK [Docket No.: H.R. 5010. A bill to direct the Adminis- tation and Infrastructure. FAA-2021-0004; Airspace Docket No.: 20-AAL- trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- EC–1945. A letter from the Management 55] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 10, 2021, pheric Administration to maintain a pro- and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law gram that improves wildfire forecasting and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- detection, and for other purposes; to the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AU7.000 H13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE H4330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 13, 2021 Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of munications Commission to prepare a report nology. a bill or resolution under certain cir- on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system, and for By Mr. GOMEZ (for himself, Mr. cumstances, and for other purposes; to the other purposes; to the Committee on Energy BEYER, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Committee on the Budget, and in addition to and Commerce. Pennsylvania, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. the Committees on Rules, and Ways and By Mr. ROUZER: HUFFMAN, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. LAR- Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 5029. A bill to amend title 38, United SON of Connecticut): mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjust- H.R. 5011. A bill to provide for the estab- sideration of such provisions as fall within ment counseling and related mental health lishment of Medicare part E public health the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. services to members of the families of mem- plans, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ (for her- bers or veterans of the Armed Forces who mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- self, Mr. OBERNOLTE, Mr. LIEU, Ms. died by suicide, and other purposes; to the dition to the Committees on Ways and DELAURO, and Ms. PINGREE): Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Means, and Education and Labor, for a pe- H.R. 5019. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. RUIZ (for himself and Mr. riod to be subsequently determined by the Labor, in consultation with the Chairperson BUCSHON): Speaker, in each case for consideration of of the National Endowment for the Arts, to H.R. 5030. A bill to improve diversity in such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- award grants for arts and creative workforce clinical trials and data collection for COVID- tion of the committee concerned. programs; to the Committee on Education 19 and future public health threats to ad- dress social determinants of health; to the By Mr. GOMEZ (for himself, Mr. GRI- and Labor. Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in JALVA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. GARCIA By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan (for himself addition to the Committee on Ways and of Texas, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. LARSON and Mr. BOWMAN): Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- of Connecticut, Mr. GARCI´A of Illi- H.R. 5020. A bill to amend the Toxic Sub- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- nois, Ms. MENG, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. CHU, stances Control Act to authorize grants for sideration of such provisions as fall within Mr. BOWMAN, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. toxic substances remediation in schools, to the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. BASS, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of , reauthorize healthy high-performance By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mr. and Mr. CASE): schools, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 5012. A bill to amend title XVIII of the mittee on Energy and Commerce. GONZALEZ of Ohio, Mr. BEYER, and Social Security Act to provide for enhanced By Ms. MACE: Mr. HILL): H.R. 5031. A bill to amend the Family and Medicare beneficiary information through H.R. 5021. A bill to require States and local Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave access to annual Medicare notifications in jurisdictions that institute vaccine passports because of the death of a son or daughter, multiple languages; to the Committee on to require voter identification in Federal and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- elections; to the Committee on House Ad- Education and Labor, and in addition to the mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- ministration. Committees on Oversight and Reform, and riod to be subsequently determined by the By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of House Administration, for a period to be sub- Speaker, in each case for consideration of (for herself, Ms. JACKSON sequently determined by the Speaker, in such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- LEE, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, and Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- CARSON): tion of the committee concerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 5022. A bill to posthumously award a By Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas committee concerned. Congressional gold medal to Mahatma Gan- (for himself and Mr. BARR): By Mr. SUOZZI (for himself, Ms. H.R. 5013. A bill to exempt small seller dhi in recognition of his contributions to the VELA´ ZQUEZ, and Mr. PASCRELL): financers from certain licensing require- Nation by the promotion of nonviolence; to H.R. 5032. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ments, and for other pusposes; to the Com- the Committee on Financial Services, and in enue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for eco- mittee on Financial Services. addition to the Committee on House Admin- nomic activity in possessions of the United By Mr. GOTTHEIMER (for himself and istration, for a period to be subsequently de- States; to the Committee on Ways and Mr. VAN DREW): termined by the Speaker, in each case for Means. H.R. 5014. A bill to condition the receipt of consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. SWALWELL (for himself and certain grants by the Metropolitan Trans- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mr. RESCHENTHALER): portation Authority on exempting certain cerned. H.R. 5033. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- drivers from congestion fees, and for other By Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia (for enue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for the purposes; to the Committee on Ways and herself and Ms. JOHNSON of Texas): domestic production of rare earth magnets, Means, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 5023. A bill to direct the Secretary of and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- Commerce to establish a website that pro- Ways and Means. riod to be subsequently determined by the vides information relating to the business By Mr. TRONE (for himself and Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of environment of each State, and for other ARMSTRONG): such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 5034. A bill to establish a new Justice tion of the committee concerned. Commerce. Department grant program to reduce the By Mr. HIGGINS of New York (for him- By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin (for her- number of individuals incarcerated in local self and Mr. KATKO): self, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. KIND, Mr. jails, reduce the number of days individuals H.R. 5015. A bill to amend title XIX of the FITZGERALD, and Mr. TIFFANY): are incarcerated in local jails, and support Social Security Act to expand hospitals eli- H.R. 5024. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- community-led local justice reinvestment; gible for the Medicaid DSH payment adjust- enue Code of 1986 to allow for payments to to the Committee on the Judiciary. ment; to the Committee on Energy and Com- certain individuals who dye fuel, and for By Ms. UNDERWOOD (for herself and merce. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways Ms. SCHRIER): By Mr. HILL (for himself, Ms. SEWELL, and Means. H.R. 5035. A bill to authorize the Secretary Mr. COHEN, and Mr. TURNER): By Mr. NEGUSE: of Health and Human Services to award H.R. 5016. A bill to authorize the Secretary H.R. 5025. A bill to amend title 38, United grants to establish or expand programs to of Education, in consultation with the Attor- States Code, to increase and extend the au- implement evidence-aligned practices in ney General, to establish a pilot program to thorization of appropriations for homeless health care settings for the purpose of reduc- make grants to historically Black colleges veterans reintegration programs; to the ing the suicide rates of covered individuals, and universities to provide educational pro- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. and for other purposes; to the Committee on grams to offenders who have recently been, By Ms. NEWMAN (for herself and Ms. Energy and Commerce, and in addition to or will soon be, released from incarceration, SALAZAR): the Committee on Education and Labor, for and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 5026. A bill to amend title 38, United a period to be subsequently determined by Education and Labor. States Code, to provide for a presumption of the Speaker, in each case for consideration By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for him- service connection for illnesses associated of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- self, Mr. BUCK, and Mr. CICILLINE): with service in the Armed Forces in the Pan- tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 5017. A bill to promote competition ama Canal Zone, and for other purposes; to By Mr. VAN DREW: and reduce gatekeeper power in the app the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 5036. A bill to amend titles 36 and 38, economy, increase choice, improve quality, By Mr. RICE of South Carolina (for United States Code, to direct the Secretary and reduce costs for consumers; to the Com- himself and Ms. DELBENE): of Veterans Affairs to carry out actions for mittee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5027. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- certain surviving family members of vet- By Mr. KHANNA (for himself, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide relief for tax- erans deceased as the result of suicide, and PHILLIPS, Mr. CARSON, Mr. GRIJALVA, payers affected by disasters or other critical for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. events; to the Committee on Ways and erans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Com- MCGOVERN, Mr. JONES, Mr. RASKIN, Means. mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. BUSH, and Mrs. By Mrs. RODGERS of Washington (for subsequently determined by the Speaker, in WATSON COLEMAN): herself and Mrs. DINGELL): each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 5018. A bill to amend the Congres- H.R. 5028. A bill to direct the Techno- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act logical Advisory Council of the Federal Com- committee concerned.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:07 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L13AU7.100 H13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with HOUSE August 13, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4331 By Ms. VAN DUYNE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5037. A bill to amend the Help Amer- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: ica Vote Act of 2002 to clarify the require- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- Article I, Section 8 ment that the paper records produced by vot- stitution. By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin: ing systems used in elections for Federal of- By Mr. FALLON: H.R. 5024. fice shall be used as the official ballots for H.R. 5009. Congress has the power to enact this legis- purposes of audits and recounts conducted Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: with respect to such elections, to prohibit lation pursuant to the following: The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to the connection of such systems to the Inter- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 Sections 7 & 8 of Article I of the United net, to require States to remove individuals By Mr. GARCIA of California: States Constitution and Amendment XVI of who are ineligible to vote in elections for H.R. 5010. the United States Constitution. Federal office in the State from the State- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. NEGUSE: wide voter registration list, and for other lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5025. purposes; to the Committee on House Admin- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- istration. States Constitution: ‘‘To regulate Commerce lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. WALBERG (for himself and Mr. with foreign Nations, and among the several Article 1, Section 8 CUELLAR): States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ By Ms. NEWMAN: H.R. 5038. A bill to amend the Fair Labor By Mr. GOMEZ: H.R. 5026. Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the defini- H.R. 5011. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion of employee as it relates to direct sell- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: ers, and for other purposes; to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: Clause l of Section 8 of Article I of the mittee on Education and Labor. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 Unuited States Constitution By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for By Mr. GOMEZ: By Mr. RICE of South Carolina: himself, Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of H.R. 5012. H.R. 5027. Texas, and Ms. SALAZAR): Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5039. A bill to impose certain meas- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: ures with respect to Hizballah-affected areas Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 Article 1 Section 8 Clause 1 of the US Con- in Latin America and the Caribbean and to By Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas: stitution impose sanctions with respect to senior for- H.R. 5013. By Mrs. RODGERS of Washington: eign political figures in Latin America who Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5028. support Hizballah, and for other purposes; to lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power lation pursuant to the following: dition to the Committees on Financial Serv- granted to Congress under Article I, Section Article One, Section Eight of the United ices, and the Judiciary, for a period to be 8 of the United States Constitution. States Constitution subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. GOTTHEIMER: By Mr. ROUZER: each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 5014. H.R. 5029. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Article l, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. AUCHINCLOSS (for himself, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- Constitution Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. PETERS, stitution of the United States. By Mr. RUIZ: Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. POCAN, Mr. LAR- By Mr. HIGGINS of New York: H.R. 5030. SON of Connecticut, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. H.R. 5015. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MCGOVERN, Ms. ROSS, Ms. JAYAPAL, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. KHANNA, Ms. STRICKLAND, Ms. JA- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the COBS of California, Mr. KAHELE, Mr. Article 1, Section 8 United States Constitution, to provide for WELCH, Mr. GARCI´A of Illinois, Ms. By Mr. HILL: the general welfare and make all laws nec- TITUS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. CHU, Mr. H.R. 5016. essary and proper to carry out the powers of TAKANO, Mr. BOWMAN, and Ms. WIL- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress. LIAMS of Georgia): lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SCHNEIDER: H. Res. 586. A resolution expressing support Article I, Section 8 of the United States for the United States Government to be a H.R. 5031. Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- guaranteed buyer of vaccines and for the By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia: lation pursuant to the following: United States to develop a ‘‘Marshall Plan’’ H.R. 5017. Article I, Section 8 for global vaccinations; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SUOZZI: Foreign Affairs. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5032. By Mr. GREEN of Tennessee (for him- This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, Congress has the power to enact this legis- self, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. GARCIA of Cali- section 8, clause 18. lation pursuant to the following: fornia, Mr. ROY, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. By Mr. KHANNA: Art 1 Sec. 8 ‘‘The Congress shall have BURCHETT, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. MURPHY H.R. 5018. Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Im- of North Carolina, Mrs. CAMMACK, Congress has the power to enact this legis- posts and Excises, to pay the Debts and pro- and Mr. CRENSHAW): lation pursuant to the following: vide for the common Defence and general H. Res. 587. A resolution expressing the Article 1, Section 8 Welfare of the United States’’ sense of the House of Representatives that By Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ: By Mr. SWALWELL: Congress disapproves of Department of De- H.R. 5019. H.R. 5033. fense leadership pursuing adverse actions to- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- ward members of the Armed Forces of the lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: United States who choose not to receive a Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. 16th amendment. COVID-19 vaccine; to the Committee on Constitution. By Mr. TRONE: Armed Services. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: H.R. 5034. f H.R. 5020. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of STATEMENT Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. the United States. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Ms. MACE: By Ms. UNDERWOOD: the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 5021. H.R. 5035. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: mitted regarding the specific powers Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article l of the Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- granted to Congress in the Constitu- Constitution tion. tion to enact the accompanying bill or By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of By Mr. VAN DREW: joint resolution. New York: H.R. 5036. By Mr. BEYER: H.R. 5022. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5007. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, of the United States By Ms. VAN DUYNE: Article 1, Section 8 Constitution H.R. 5037. By Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas: By Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5008. H.R. 5023. lation pursuant to the following:

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Article I, Section 8 H.R. 2289: Mr. MOORE of Alabama. H.R. 3953: Ms. SCANLON. By Mr. WALBERG: H.R. 2302: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3959: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 5038. H.R. 2325: Mr. NEGUSE and Ms. MACE. New York. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2350: Mr. SUOZZI. H.R. 3962: Mr. BACON, Mr. GRIFFITH, and lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2355: Mr. BUDD. Mr. DAVIDSON. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 2363: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 4011: Mr. POCAN. the United States H.R. 2424: Ms. PINGREE, Mr. CARL, and Mr. H.R. 4058: Mr. VELA. By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: DELGADO. H.R. 4114: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 5039. H.R. 2486: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 4118: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. LEVIN of Michi- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2525: Ms. CHU. gan, and Ms. BROWNLEY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2549: Mr. SUOZZI. H.R. 4123: Mr. MANN. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 2565: Ms. SALAZAR and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 4131: Ms. of Florida, Mr. f H.R. 2567: Mr. CAWTHORN. KRISHNAMOORTHI, and Mr. TORRES of New H.R. 2611: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. York. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2652: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 4134: Mr. DEFAZIO. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2698: Mr. FITZGERALD. H.R. 4146: Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. COURTNEY, and H.R. 2709: Mrs. FLETCHER. were added to public bills and resolu- Mr. RASKIN. H.R. 2724: Ms. SPANBERGER and Mr. MCGOV- H.R. 4164: Mr. FITZPATRICK. tions, as follows: ERN. H.R. 4177: Mr. BUDD. H.R. 28: Mr. GRAVES of . H.R. 2759: Mr. CARL. H.R. 4192: Mr. JACOBS of New York. H.R. 82: Ms. HOULAHAN, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, H.R. 2767: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 4196: Mrs. LESKO, Mr. MAST, and Mr. and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 2789: Mr. CASE and Mr. PANETTA. ALLEN. H.R. 224: Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 2807: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.R. 4217: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. MATSUI, H.R. 263: Ms. BASS. H.R. 2811: Mr. LAWSON of Florida and Ms. and Mr. VAN DREW. H.R. 366: Mr. MALINOWSKI. STRICKLAND. H.R. 4233: Mr. OBERNOLTE. H.R. 425: Ms. MANNING. H.R. 2824: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. TONKO, and H.R. 4237: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 475: Mrs. LESKO, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. Mr. CASTRO of Texas. H.R. 4286: Mr. COOPER. CARSON, and Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 2898: Mr. WALBERG. H.R. 4323: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 556: Ms. STEVENS. H.R. 2903: Mr. CARL and Mr. LIEU. and Mr. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 558: Mr. MAST. H.R. 2974: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 4324: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 815: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. H.R. 3050: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 4375: Mr. MCNERNEY, Ms. CHU, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, and Mr. EVANS. H.R. 3054: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. MOORE of Wis- KILDEE, and Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 818: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania and consin, and Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 4390: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. Mr. GOOD of Virginia. H.R. 3075: Mr. MOORE of Alabama. CRAWFORD, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. H.R. 890: Mrs. DEMINGS and Ms. SALAZAR. H.R. 3095: Ms. DELBENE, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. MANN, Mr. SEAN PATRICK H.R. 914: Mr. RASKIN. NEHLS, and Mr. KATKO. MALONEY of New York, and Mr. NEGUSE. H.R. 955: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. NEWMAN, H.R. 3134: Mr. COMER and Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 4414: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. POCAN, and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 3139: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 4421: Mr. NADLER and Mr. LOWENTHAL. H.R. 1012: Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. New York. H.R. 4439: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. WITTMAN, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. GOOD of Vir- H.R. 3179: Mr. HERN. H.R. 4440: Mr. NEGUSE. ginia, and Mrs. WALORSKI. H.R. 3185: Mr. STEUBE. H.R. 4442: Mr. CORREA, Ms. OMAR, Mr. LIEU, H.R. 1025: Mr. SARBANES. H.R. 3187: Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. DESAULNIER, and Mr. GOMEZ. H.R. 1057: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. H.R. 3203: Ms. CRAIG, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, H.R. 4443: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 1179: Mr. FERGUSON. and Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 4444: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 1182: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 3251: Mr. GOLDEN. H.R. 4449: Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. H.R. 1201: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 3296: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H.R. 4472: Mr. LAMALFA. H.R. 1221: Ms. STANSBURY and Mrs. CARO- New York. H.R. 4509: Ms. VAN DUYNE and Mr. LYN B. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 3321: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS, Mr. KILMER, CRAWFORD. H.R. 1283: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. and Ms. CHU. H.R. 4558: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 1297: Mrs. LESKO and Mr. PRICE of H.R. 3404: Mr. AGUILAR and Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 4568: Mr. CHABOT, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. North Carolina. H.R. 3427: Mr. BACON, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. OBERNOLTE, Mr. BABIN, and Mrs. CAMMACK. H.R. 1315: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. VEASEY. H.R. 4576: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. MAN- H.R. 1321: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Mr. LAWSON of H.R. 3440: Ms. SALAZAR and Mrs. DINGELL. NING. Florida, and Mr. YOUNG. H.R. 3449: Ms. SEWELL. H.R. 4585: Mr. PHILLIPS. H.R. 1346: Mr. TRONE and Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 3451: Mr. CICILLINE and Ms. LEE of H.R. 4599: Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. H.R. 1384: Mr. BUDD, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Ms. California. H.R. 4627: Mrs. AXNE and Mr. CARBAJAL. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Mrs. H.R. 3461: Mr. RESCHENTHALER and Mr. H.R. 4641: Mr. DESAULNIER. HARTZLER. LANGEVIN. H.R. 4647: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 1474: Mr. SIMPSON and Mr. CORREA. H.R. 3491: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 4663: Mr. MORELLE, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. H.R. 1553: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 3498: Mrs. LURIA. DESAULNIER. H.R. 1569: Mrs. HAYES. H.R. 3514: Ms. BARRAGA´ N. H.R. 4677: Mr. NADLER, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. H.R. 1592: Mr. BUDD. H.R. 3519: Mr. RYAN, Mr. LARSON of Con- VAN DREW, and Mr. KIM of New Jersey. H.R. 1628: Mr. SWALWELL and Mr. ROSE. necticut, Ms. CHU, and Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 4698: Mr. MCCARTHY. H.R. 1667: Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. RUTHERFORD, H.R. 3541: Mr. MORELLE. H.R. 4700: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI and Mr. Mr. LIEU, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- H.R. 3548: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. FITZPATRICK. vania, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. SPANBERGER, H.R. 3555: Mr. EVANS. H.R. 4702: Mr. STEWART. Ms. GARCIA of Texas, and Mrs. CAROLYN B. H.R. 3557: Mrs. HAYES and Mr. GREEN of H.R. 4703: Mr. WOMACK. MALONEY of New York. Texas. H.R. 4718: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H.R. 1734: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 3603: Mr. SAN NICOLAS. H.R. 4735: Mrs. DEMINGS and Ms. BLUNT H.R. 1783: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. LARSON of H.R. 3648: Ms. DEAN and Mr. GREEN of ROCHESTER. Connecticut, and Mr. KILDEE. Texas. H.R. 4738: Mr. NORMAN, Mrs. BICE of Okla- H.R. 1803: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 3674: Mr. GOOD of Virginia. homa, and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 1848: Mr. LIEU. H.R. 3693: Mr. VAN DREW and Mr. BACON. H.R. 4742: Mr. CASE. H.R. 1864: Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 3702: Mr. PANETTA. H.R. 4781: Mr. PFLUGER. H.R. 1905: Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 3713: Mr. CARBAJAL and Mr. H.R. 4795: Ms. DEAN. H.R. 1916: Mr. CHABOT. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 4800: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 1919: Mr. BOWMAN. H.R. 3733: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 4805: Ms. BROWNLEY. H.R. 1957: Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 3744: Ms. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 4819: Ms. ROSS and Mrs. LURIA. H.R. 1959: Mrs. HAYES and Mr. MALINOWSKI. H.R. 3753: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 4833: Ms. PORTER. H.R. 1978: Mrs. TRAHAN and Mr. SMUCKER. H.R. 3755: Mr. MALINOWSKI. H.R. 4834: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2030: Mr. MEUSER, Mr. JOYCE of Penn- H.R. 3769: Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. H.R. 4847: Ms. TITUS. sylvania, Ms. KUSTER, and Mrs. AXNE. H.R. 3778: Ms. SCANLON, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 4856: Mr. RUTHERFORD. H.R. 2193: Mr. EVANS, Mr. LIEU, Mr. BISHOP DOGGETT, and Mr. COOPER. H.R. 4877: Mr. EVANS, Mr. CASE, and Mrs. of Georgia, and Mr. CASTRO of Texas. H.R. 3835: Mr. BENTZ. AXNE. H.R. 2229: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3844: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. H.R. 4878: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H.R. 2249: Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. TIMMONS, Mr. H.R. 3913: Mr. DONALDS, Mr. H.R. 4898: Mr. GRIJALVA. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. BERGMAN, and Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. COLE, H.R. 4913: Ms. JACKSON LEE. KHANNA. Mr. HERN, and Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. H.R. 4914: Mr. BABIN.

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H.R. 4957: Mrs. MCBATH, Mr. KILMER, and LANGEVIN, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. THOMPSON H. Res. 517: Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. RYAN. of California. Mr. COHEN, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. H.R. 4965: Mr. COOPER, Mr. MALINOWSKI, H.R. 4996: Mr. COSTA, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. DANNY SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. VALADAO, and Ms. Mr. COSTA, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. RASKIN, and Ms. K. DAVIS of Illinois. SCHRIER. BROWNLEY. H.R. 4974: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 5004: Mr. GOOD of Virginia. H.R. 4988: Mr. SCHRADER. H. Res. 551: Ms. TITUS. H.R. 4993: Ms. NEWMAN. H.J. Res. 48: Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. H. Res. 582: Mr. GIBBS. H.R. 4994: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- H. Res. 397: Mr. ADERHOLT. sylvania, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. COOPER, Mr. H. Res. 490: Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H. Res. 585: Mrs. LURIA.

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Vol. 167 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 No. 146 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 and 6 seconds U.S. SENATE, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TUESDAY, a.m. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, AUGUST 17, 2021, AT 9:30 A.M. Honorable CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, a Sen- Washington, DC, August 13, 2021. ator from the State of Maryland. To the Senate: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, pore. Under the previous order, the of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby Senate stands adjourned until 9:30 a.m. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING HRIS AN OLLEN appoint the Honorable C V H , a on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Senator from the State of Maryland, to per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The form the duties of the Chair. Thereupon, the Senate, at 9:30 and 36 PATRICK J. LEAHY, seconds a.m., adjourned until Tuesday, clerk will please read a communication President pro tempore. to the Senate from the President pro August 17, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. tempore (Mr. LEAHY). Mr. VAN HOLLEN thereupon as- The senior assistant legislative clerk sumed the Chair as Acting President read the following letter: pro tempore.

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF Conference on Women and Families Minerva the Pacific, and many of his fellow Marines JANICE MIRIKITANI Award. She also earned the privilege of serv- continued their service through the wars in ing as the second poet laureate of San Fran- Korea and Vietnam. HON. NANCY PELOSI cisco. The Montford Point veterans made an in- OF CALIFORNIA May it be a comfort to her dear husband valuable impact on the rich history of the Ma- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cecil, her loving daughter Tianne and all their rine Corps. Their efforts at home and abroad loved ones that so many San Franciscans— aided President Truman in his 1948 decision Friday, August 13, 2021 and Americans across the nation—join them in to desegregate the military. After 64 years, the Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today, prayer during this sad time, and that the beau- 112th Congress awarded the Montford Point along with Bay Area Representatives BARBARA ty, wisdom and courage of her art will endure Marines the Congressional Gold Medal for pa- LEE and , to pay tribute to the for generations to come. triotism and distinguished achievement. late Janice Mirikitani: a gifted poet and a bea- f I am grateful for Embra Jackson’s lifetime of con of resilience for so many in America. Jan- service to this great nation and the United ice was a force for social justice, who over- CONGRATULATING THE Y QUAD States Marine Corps. came great adversity to empower and inspire CITIES ROW TEAM FOR WINNING f so many in the Bay Area and beyond through THEIR 7TH STRAIGHT TITLE AT her beautiful art and her leadership of the THE NATIONAL LEVEL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER WHO PIO- Glide Foundation. Her passing is a great loss NEERED SUBMARINE SONAR to and to our nation. HON. SYSTEMS, COMMUNITY LEADER AND ACTIVIST, VETERAN, Janice’s poetry turned personal pain into OF ILLINOIS PHOTOJOURNALIST, FAMILY purpose. Indeed, she experienced a childhood IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES marked by hardship: undergoing the national PATIARCH, AND FIRST BLACK shame of internment as a young girl and then Friday, August 13, 2021 ELECTED OFFICIAL IN ORANGE years of trauma as a young woman. Janice Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today COUNTY, CALIFORNIA faced these challenges directly in her intimate to honor the Y Row team for win- and powerful poems. Her extraordinary cour- ning their 7th straight title at the national level. HON. age and tenacity shine through in her writings The Y Quad Cities Row team consisting of OF CALIFORNIA on the horrors of war, the scourge of sexual Ava Satterfield, Olivia Meskan, Ella Saunders IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abuse and the stain of institutional racism, and Elizabeth Tessen finished first in the girl’s Friday, August 13, 2021 moving and inspiring all who read them. And quadruple sculls, winning their 7th consecutive as co-founder and editor of the first Asian national title. Their historic reign began in Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, as a American literary magazine, Aion, she lifted up 2014 but suddenly came to a halt as the pan- senior member of this body and the Com- more voices like hers: women, people of color demic hit Illinois. The Y Quad Cities Row team mittee on the Judiciary, as a witness to some and underserved communities, who have too is the first team ever in the history of the event of the revolutionary social and political often been silenced. to place 1st and 2nd. As a former athlete, I changes in American life and society, and as Janice was deeply committed to her faith understand the amount of hard work and com- a legislator dedicated to advancing public poli- and to our Bay Area community. Alongside mitment it takes to pull off such an amazing cies that improve the quality of life for all her beloved husband Reverend Cecil Williams, feat. I am proud there is such young talent in Americans and that make equality of oppor- who was her partner not only in marriage but our district, and happy to see them represent tunity and equal justice for all not just a virtue in service, she helped launch and lead the the Quad Cities so well throughout the state but a fact of American life, I rise to pay tribute Glide Foundation. This faith-based social jus- and country. to an unsung hero of the American Experi- tice mission helped transform the lives of It is because of student leaders such as ment, Jesse Frank Berry, who died at his countless families in need, by providing essen- Ava, Olivia, Ella, and Elizabeth that I am espe- home in Rockville, Maryland on Monday, Au- tial health, nutrition and housing services. That cially proud to serve Illinois’ 17th Congres- gust 9, 2021, at the age of 88. the Foundation today, decades after its found- sional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to In these tumultuous days of crisis and chal- ing, embodies more strongly than ever again formally recognize them for winning their lenge, Members of Congress know well, per- Janice’s powerful vision of ‘‘a radically inclu- 7th consecutive national title in rowing. haps better than most, how blessed our nation sive, just and loving community’’ is a testa- f is to have such exceptional men and women ment to her enduring legacy. who will go on to become leaders in their local In a note sent to the Glide community an- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND communities, states, and the nation in the nouncing her passing, the Foundation’s Presi- SERVICE OF EMBRA JACKSON areas of business, education, law, govern- dent and CEO wrote: ‘‘She spoke her truth ment, philanthropy, the arts and culture, and and inspired others to accept and celebrate HON. the military. themselves, each other, and all our dif- OF MISSISSIPPI We know this because we see them and ferences.’’ Indeed, Janice’s leadership re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefit from their contributions every day as flected the best of San Francisco: the vibrancy they serve the American people in our offices of our city, the pride in our diversity and the Friday, August 13, 2021 doing amazing work as congressional staff strength of our community. Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, members. Janice Mirikitani was a proud Californian: I rise today to celebrate the life and service of What produces such persons and inspires born in Stockton, educated at the University of Embra Jackson, a member of the Montford them to want to do what they do and to do it California, and San Francisco Point Marines. Mr. Jackson fought bravely so well? State University, working in San Francisco’s alongside twenty thousand African American Madam Speaker, as Occam’s razor posits, Tenderloin neighborhood for many years and men who joined the armed forces during the answer is pretty simple and straight- calling the Bay Area home for nearly her en- World War II. Embra and countless other Afri- forward; they come from all over the nation, tire life. can American men served their country over- and they are produced and nurtured and in- For her creativity and brilliance, Janice re- seas while the fight for civil rights continued at spired by their first role-models and heroes: ceived the San Francisco Chamber of Com- home. their mothers and fathers. merce Lifetime Achievement Ebbie Award, an Embra completed basic training at Montford The life of Jesse Frank Berry, the father of American Book Lifetime Achievement Award Point Camp, North Carolina, which remained my Chief Counsel, illustrates this perfectly, for Literature, and a Governor and First Lady’s segregated. He fought for the United States in and I want to share briefly with all Members

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Jesse Frank Berry was born on September As the present now Madam Speaker, the life of Jesse Frank 13, 1932, in Asheville, North Carolina, the first Will later be past Berry reflects so much the experiences of the of the five children of Thomas and Eva Berry, The order is rapidly fadin’ And the first one now ancestors of millions of persons of color in our descendants of South Carolina slaves and Will later be last great nation. sharecroppers who survived daily indignities For the times they are a-changin’ Jesse Berry lived through 16 presidents, 5 and injustices and nightly reigns of terror and Patriotic but ordinary Americans of goodwill, wars, the Great Depression and the Great Re- violence. who deeply loved their country but harboring a cession of 2008, the era of Jim Crow and the Jesse Berry’s family was part of the historic passion for justice answered the call. Great Society, the transcendent presidencies ‘‘Great Migration’’ that saw millions of black And in that number was Jesse Berry, the of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, the first Americans migrate from the de jure seg- electronic engineer and sonar systems expert, black president, and the election of Kamala regated rural South in search of greater eco- who was active in the local Urban League and Harris, the first woman and person of color nomic opportunity and freedom in the urban civil rights groups. elected Vice-President of the United States. North. Because of his exceptional organizing and Jesse Berry knew the anger and resentment The family of Jesse Berry, parents and sib- logistical skills, Jesse Berry was elected to that comes naturally to one whose family has lings Dorothy, Doris, Thomas Leon, and El- serve as President of the NAACP for the Or- been refused accommodations at motel or mira, settled in on the east side of Cleveland, ange County, California chapter, where he service in a restaurant because of their race. Ohio, in what is today the 11th Congressional spearheaded voting registration drives, edu- Jesse Berry knew the pride of wearing the District of Ohio, the district that sent Louis cational symposia, awareness events, and uniform of his country even though at the time Stokes to the House of Representatives as consulted with civil rights leaders from across he was denied many of the rights he was will- Ohio’s first African American congressman. the state and around the country. ing to risk his life to defend. While Jesse Berry’s father provided for the In April 1968, violence and destruction He knew the sacrifice it took to become the family working as mechanic and handyman swept many areas of the nation following the first in his family to graduate from college and and his mother provided a loving home, Jesse assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther the satisfaction that comes with the realization took advantage of the opportunity to attend King, Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, but the city of a longheld goal. school beyond the elementary grades and ex- of Santa Ana in Orange County, California, Jesse Berry never lost faith in his country; celled in mathematics, mechanical design, and was left unscathed. instead, he worked to do his part to help it live drafting as a student at East Tech High That is due in no small measure to the wise up to the true meaning of its creed that all per- School, the alma mater of another and more counsel and guidance the heartbroken and an- sons are created equal, and he passed that famous Jesse, the legendary Olympic cham- guished black residents of the city received conviction and determination on to his children pion Jesse Owens, who did as much as any- from their respected leader, Jesse Berry, who one to discredit on the world stage Adolf Hit- and everyone he touched during his remark- organized a memorial service at the local mu- able nearly nine decade sojourn—on earth. ler’s false creed of white supremacy and his nicipal stadium attended by thousands who big lie that Aryans were the master race. Madam Speaker, like so many others comported themselves with dignity out of re- stretching all the way back to Saul, Jesse After graduating from high school, Jesse spect and acceptance of Dr. King’s philosophy Berry ran the great race, he finished the Berry worked at a local factory in Cleveland of nonviolence. course, he kept the faith, and he has now for several years before being called to serve The following year Jesse Berry would make his country during the Korean War, where he history becoming the first African American to gone on to his great reward. We can all find solace in the words of the served in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army. win elective office in Orange County, Cali- In December 1953, Jesse Berry married fornia, securing a seat on the Santa Ana philosopher Sophocles who said: One must Bonnie Agnew and to this union was born four Board of Education. wait until the evening to know how splendid children, sons Jeffrey Thomas, Gregory Alan, Throughout his life, Jesse Berry was the the day has been. Michael Leonard, and daughter Bonnie Eileen, person that friends, neighbors, relatives, and To Jesse’s widow, Mazel Pernell, his sib- all of whom would later go on to graduate persons who only knew him by reputation, lings, children, relatives, neighbors, friends, from college and lead productive and con- went to for wisdom, advice, guidance, encour- and loves ones, but especially to his beloved structive lives as lawyers, professors and agement, or assistance. grandchildren Samantha, Shyeita, Michael, teachers, serviceman, health counselors, and But despite the pressing demands on his Connor, and Jesse, and his great-grand- entertainment industry entrepreneurs. time and for his attention, Jesse Berry always children Alexis, Desmond, and Sydney, I hope In 1959, Jesse Berry and his wife Bonnie remembered he was a dad to four children, it is a comfort to you that so many persons led what would soon be another great migra- stressing the importance of a good education share your grief and are mourning the loss of tion, heading west to California where Jesse and instilling in them a love of learning, show- a truly consequential life well lived. had been accepted into the prestigious elec- ing them how to solve story problems and I ask the House to observe a moment of si- trical engineering program at the University of helping them with their homework, teaching lence in memory of Jesse Frank Berry, who Southern California in Los Angeles, which he them to swim, and to play baseball and not to spent his life in service to his Lord, his family, was able to finance with the G.I. Bill benefits be judgmental but to treat all persons with re- his friends, communities, and to the nation. he earned for his active duty service in the spect and dignity. f U.S. Army. One of the things that was most dear to He would later earn a master’s degree in Jesse Berry was his love of nature and his- HONORING THE LIFE OF HERBERT electronic engineering from California State tory; on cross-country trips back to visit rel- G. JOHNSON, SR., PRINCIPAL University at Long Beach. atives, he would often take detours and make CHIEF OF THE ALABAMA- After graduating from USC in 1962, Jesse side trips so his children could visit and expe- COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS Berry began his career as an electronic engi- rience the places and events that shape so --- neer, designing submarine sonar systems that much of their lives and instill in them a sense HON. were vital in securing America’s victory in the of wonder, awe, and appreciation. OF TEXAS Cold War, working for several of the country’s So it was not at all unusual for Jesse Berry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leading aerospace companies and defense to regard Gettysburg, Valley Forge, Yosem- contractors, including Hughes Aircraft, North ite’s Half Dome or Yellowstone’s Ol’ Faithful, Friday, August 13, 2021 American Rockwell, General Dynamics, and the Badlands of South Dakota, the Grand Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Honeywell. Canyon, Death Valley, the Petrified Forest, honor the life of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe But while America was engaged in the Cold New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, Gettysburg, of Texas’ Principal Chief, Herbert G. Johnson, War on the international stage, domestically the Missouri Courthouse where the case of Sr., who passed away on Monday, August 9, the demand of the Civil Rights Movement for Dred Scott was decided, and United States 2021, at the age of 79. He served honorably a new social order of equal justice and oppor- Capitol as on the way from Los Angeles to as the Tribe’s Mikko Choba Skalaaba since tunity for all was raging. Cleveland. January 1, 2020.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Johnson was selected as an All-American Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to know Friday, August 13, 2021 after setting the then all-time national record of that such a committed young man resides in scoring 67 points in a single game. Last year, South Florida. His life story and perseverance Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise Jacksonville College recognized him as a Dis- serve as an inspiration for all—that no dream today in recognition of John Walczak, the tinguished Alumnus. is too big to achieve. I ask my colleagues to longtime Director of the Louisville Zoo, as he A member of the Beaver Clan, Chief John- join me in recognizing this outstanding indi- enters retirement. son served his community in various capac- vidual. John joined the Louisville Zoo in 1985 and ities over the years, including being twice assumed the role of Director in 2004, just a elected to the Tribal Council and working as f few years before I got to Congress. In my first the Tribal Security Director for more than 21 year, I got to take a behind-the-scenes tour years. On October 5, 2013, he was elected as CONGRATULATING MATTIE with John where I had the good fortune to the Tribe’s Second Chief and remained in that KINDELSPERGER FOR WINNING spend a day interacting and playing with the position until being installed as Principal Chief THE IHSA’S CLASS 1A TITLE IN animals. I felt like a kid all over again, and it’s following the passing of Chief Clem Sylestine, THE 3200-METER RUN a day I’ll never forget. Mikko Colabe III, in 2019. In addition to his I also saw firsthand the attention and love dedicated service to his tribe, Mr. Johnson sat HON. CHERI BUSTOS that John and his staff brought to every animal on the Big Sandy ISD School Board for 48 in their care. It’s a passion that has spread years and was a faithful member of the Indian OF ILLINOIS throughout our community and the tens of Presbyterian Church, serving as a devoted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thousands of Louisville families who have deacon and elder for many years. Friday, August 13, 2021 happy memories at the zoo. Madam Speaker, today we remember the The Louisville Zoo has long been an asset life and legacy of Herbert G. Johnson, Sr., and Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to our community, but in John’s 35 years express our deep appreciation for his leader- to congratulate Mattie Kindelsperger, a senior there, its place in our hearts has solidified and ship as a proud member and Principal Chief of at Sherrard High School, who won the Illinois grown. During his esteemed tenure, John the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas. My High School Association’s Class 1A state oversaw the construction of several award- heartfelt prayers remain with his family and championship in the 3200-meter run. winning exhibits, including the Gorilla Forest tribe members during this difficult time. Mattie beat her qualifying time by twelve and Glacier Run, and created renowned edu- f seconds to win the state championship with a cational programs that taught our community time of 11:19.93. As a former student athlete, about the beauty of the natural world. In the RECOGNIZING ARIEL TORRES FOR I understand the time that goes into being last 17 months when threats to public health HIS IMPRESSIVE SHOWING AT awarded such a title, and I applaud Mattie’s seemed impossible to avoid, John and his THE 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS persistence and hard work to archive her team quickly adapted, ensuring that the zoo goals. I am proud to see her represent could be a safe place for families to enjoy. HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART Sherrard exceptionally well throughout the Under John’s leadership, the Louisville Zoo OF FLORIDA state. has won the Association of Zoos and Aquar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is because of student leaders such as iums’ Significant Achievement in Education Friday, August 13, 2021 Mattie that I am especially proud to serve Illi- Award for the School and Zoo program, intro- nois’ 17th Congressional District. Madam ducing hundreds of children to the importance Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, I rise Speaker, I would like to again formally con- of wildlife conservation. He also facilitated the today to recognize Ariel Torres, whose hard gratulate Mattie Kindelsperger on her state creation of the Little Penguin Conservation work and dedication led him to earn a bronze championship, and I join the entire Sherrard Center and the Cub House, the Zoo’s first medal in the men’s karate kata at the 2020 community in wishing her every success in the early childhood learning space. After over 35 Tokyo Olympics. future. years of service, John’s commitment to his Born in Cuba, Ariel’s family settled in Hia- staff, his community, and the animals under leah, Florida, when he was only four years f his care has helped establish the Louisville old. As a young child, he turned to karate to Zoo as one of Kentucky’s finest cultural institu- manage his hyperactivity after being encour- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF GARY tions. aged to do so by his doctor. Ariel’s family has DEDEAUX In short, the Louisville Zoo is an absolute been his biggest support system throughout treasure to our community and the region, his career and his achievements would not be HON. TRENT KELLY touching and improving countless lives, and possible without their unwavering dedication. providing a happy home for nature’s wonders. OF MISSISSIPPI Like most looking to rebuild their lives, his John Walczak is a huge reason why, and we family had very little when they arrived in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are grateful for his service. United States, but still encouraged Ariel to Friday, August 13, 2021 On behalf of the people of Kentucky’s Third pursue his dreams. One instance of this was Congressional District and the city of Louis- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, when Ariel, at age eleven, wanted to attend a ville, thank you, Mr. Walczak, for your leader- I rise today to celebrate the life of Gary tournament in North Carolina but his parents ship and service. I wish you the best in your Dedeaux who passed away August 4, 2021. could not afford to send him. Instead of giving retirement. He was born March 31, 1956 in West Point to up, his parents and Ariel put on an exhibition, f where he performed karate moves at an inter- Ruth Murray and Dr. Howard Dedeaux. section to ask for donations from people driv- Gary was known for his humility and com- IN RECOGNITION OF IBRAHIM AL ing by. Ariel and his family did this for weeks passion. He was a successful entrepreneur in HASBANI AND QAHWAH HOUSE until they saved up enough money to attend Columbus and West Point. He enjoyed farm the tournament, where he won both competi- work, shooting, and above all flying. Gary was HON. tions that occurred. a member of Faith Baptist Church and sought OF MICHIGAN to live in a way that honors Christ. Ariel’s family continued to support his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dreams and encouraged him throughout his Left to cherish his memory are Gary’s wife career, shaping him into the dedicated young Natalie; daughter Gina; son Richard; and Friday, August 13, 2021 man that he is today. He is a four-time USA grandson Thomas Lane. I join countless oth- Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise Karate SeniorTeam Member, a two-time USA ers in mourning Gary’s loss and offer my most today to recognize Ibrahim Al Hasbani, the Karate National Champion, and now, an Olym- sincere condolences to his loved ones. founder of Qahwah House. Qahwah House

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:09 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13AU8.005 E13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 13, 2021 was founded in Dearborn, Michigan, in 2018 founders of a local organization Voz KC (or CONGRATULATING THE as the first coffee shop of its kind to serve or- Voice KC), a new organization focused on ad- ROCKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CHO- ganic Yemeni coffee to Dearborn and beyond. vocating and advancing the role the Latino RUS DEPARTMENT FOR WINNING Qahwah House’s status as a Dearborn institu- community in politics. Her own experience and 1ST PLACE IN THE IHSA CLASS B tion is worthy of commendation. journey as an immigrant from Mexico, search- MUSIC SWEEPSTAKES Qahwah House’s mission is to provide cus- ing for the American Dream, along with her tomers with an exceptional coffee experience, family, made her see the challenges of being HON. CHERI BUSTOS using high quality premium organic coffee undocumented, underrepresented, making her OF ILLINOIS sourced from Ibrahim’s family farm in Yemen. search for opportunities where she could have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since 2018, the shop has grown exponentially an impact. With her advocacy, she has Friday, August 13, 2021 and has expanded its offerings to include au- worked to make civic engagement accessible thentic Yemini pastries. The popularity of the for everyone. Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today coffee shop has pushed Ibrahim to establish to congratulate the Rockridge High School With Aly’s work in government in the 5th Chorus Department for taking 1st place in the two additional locations, one in Canton, Michi- District of Missouri, we see a noticeable gan, and another in Brooklyn, New York—with IHSA Class B Music Sweepstakes. change in civic engagement and participation The IHSA Music Sweepstakes is an annual more locations to come. The cafe that started in our local communities. She is a perfect ex- competition that judges solo and ensemble out as just the idea of sharing delicious Yem- ample of what an exceptional American is and performances based on tone, technique, per- eni coffee with neighbors has become a gath- truly captures the fulfillment of the ‘‘American formance, creativity and other metrics. The ex- ering spot for the people of Dearborn and be- Dream’’. Everyone should hope to aspire to ceptional performances secured Rockridge’s yond. achieve the same qualities that this young sixth State Championship in the last ten years. A household name in Southeast Michigan, woman has. I undoubtedly know that she will It gives me great pleasure to see these stu- Qahwah House has become a place for continue to do amazing things not only in dents thriving both in school and with their Michiganders of all ages and cultures. As an Washington D.C., but for the rest of our coun- peers despite the challenges of the COVID–19 establishment that serves up more than just try. Madam Speaker and colleagues, please pandemic. delicious coffee, they serve the local commu- join me in honoring Aly Hernandez’s impact on It is because of talented and determined in- nity by raising funds for the education of our the people of Kansas City, and congratulating dividuals such as these students that I am es- youth. Hundreds of children in the Dearborn her on a new career opportunity in Wash- pecially proud to serve Illinois’ 17th Congres- area and in Ibrahim’s home of Yemen have ington D.C. sional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to benefited from their generosity. again formally congratulate the Rockridge Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join f High School Chorus Department on being me in honoring Ibrahim Al Hasbani of Qahwah named Class B State Champions. I commend House for being a cultural ambassador of the RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF their hard work and perseverance, and I am Yemeni community and for sharing his cultural SAMUEL LARRY RICHEY very proud to be their Representative. roots for the world to enjoy. f f HON. TRENT KELLY RECOGNIZING EDUARDO A. GARZA HONORING ALY HERNANDEZ FOR ROBLES HER SERVICE TO THE FIFTH OF MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. Friday, August 13, 2021 OF TEXAS HON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSOURI Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, Friday, August 13, 2021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise today to celebrate the life and service of Mr. Samuel Larry Richey who passed away Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Friday, August 13, 2021 Saturday, July 17 at NMMC Nursing Home in to congratulate Eduardo A. Garza Robles for Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise Pontotoc. He was a dedicated basketball winning the Laredo Chamber of Commerce’s Businessperson of the Year award. Mr. Garza today to pay tribute to the extraordinary ac- coach, husband, and father. I join his family, has demonstrated the utmost dedication to his tions and efforts of an individual that improved friends, and loved ones in mourning his loss. community through his many years as a cus- Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, Aly Mr. Richey did not expect or plan on be- toms broker. Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez has been an inte- coming a boys basketball coach. He was hired Mr. Garza began his career as a customs gral part of the Kansas City community and it as a teacher at Jumpertown and was hired as broker in 1987 after working his way to the is with a bittersweet feeling that we say good- the assistant coach in 1967. He coached in title of general manager of a customs broker bye to her as she ventures into a new oppor- Wheeler, Baldwyn and Mantachie over the firm. Shortly after obtaining his license as a tunity in Washington D.C. course of his career. He brought seventeen Mexican customs broker, he founded his own Expressing the magnitude of Ms. Hernan- boys teams to the Mississippi State Tour- customs agency in 1988. His company, Uni- dez’s contributions to Kansas City, in such a nament and won six. His team was once Trade Group, has developed into a significant short time since she completed her bachelor’s ranked 29th all-time in the National Federation institution in international trade, especially in degree at the University of Missouri—Kansas of Schools record book. He was named the United States and Mexico. Uni-Trade City, is an impossible task. From the time that ‘‘Coach of the Year: in multiple publications Group has over 15 offices internationally and Aly began working in my office as an intern, and by the time of his retirement, he was the its global presence through its alliances and it was evident that she was someone who was winningest coach in Mississippi history. partnerships has allowed it to cover 50 coun- determined and passionate about creating Mr. Richey holds a bachelor’s degree in tries. positive change in our city, particularly within business from Mississippi State University and Along with owning and operating a success- our underrepresented communities. Ms. Her- served in the United States Armed Forces ful Mexican customs agency, Mr. Garza diver- nandez rose through the ranks in my office from 1958–1960. He was a member of Asbury sified his business in other industries and con- starting as an intern, to fellow, and finally be- Methodist church and enjoyed raising cattle, solidated them as a 3PL company, offering coming a community affairs liaison-full time playing golf, and watching westerns. services such as transportation, logistics, staff member. Not only has she left an impact bonded warehouses, and free trade zones. He on a federal level, but she also continued her Left to cherish his memory are wife of 57 used his expertise and knowledge from oper- journey in public service by serving the local years, Dale Gardner Richey; sons, Clark and ating Uni-Trade Group to expand to other in- municipality as the External Affairs Manager Clay; grandsons Gardner, Gabe, Reggie, dustries such as oil and gas, commercial and for Mayor Quinton Lucas for more than two Maddux, Rob and Walker; granddaughters residential real estate development, insurance, years. Through these positions, she sought to Kate, Lee-Anna, and Rylee. and graphic design, creating many job oppor- leverage the voice of others and aided in in- I am grateful for Mr. Richey’s legacy and the tunities for the people of his community. Be- creasing resources to the Latino community positive impact he had on countless young tween 2003 and 2013, Mr. Garza served three within the Fifth Congressional District. athletes. I offer my most sincere condolences year-long terms as Vice-President and Sec- As a strong advocate for Latinos, Ms. Her- to those who had the opportunity to know and retary of the Association of the Customs Bro- nandez took it upon herself to be one of the love him. kers Association of Guadalajara, Jalisco.

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Ronald Machtley, and a Member During and following his appointment, Duval brought together local private sector leaders, of Congress in the Philippines who later County saw the creation of community cen- directors of public institutions, as well as served that country as its National Security ters, new parks, nutritional services for the el- Texas lawmakers like me and Senator JOHN Advisor. The Class of 1970 also produced five derly, housing rehabilitation programs, and a CORNYN. He has also been a prominent mem- Academy Distinguished Graduates, tied for the Youth Conservation Corps. Under Judge ber of the Catholic Church in Laredo, Texas. most from any single graduating class. Uresti’s leadership, Duval County was eventu- Eduardo has been a friend throughout the The U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1970 ex- ally voted Top County in the Nation by the Na- years, and we have partnered on numerous emplifies the Navy ethos of ‘‘Honor, Courage, tional Association of Counties. occasions to better improve binational trade. and Commitment.’’ These values have defined In addition to his accomplishments as a Eduardo, I congratulate you for winning this its graduates’ contributions to our country and County Judge, he also served as Chairman of award, and I wish you, your wife Juantia, your their dedication to public service. Like many the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, a six children and seven grandchildren many others before and who have followed, they member of the Governor’s Regional Review more years of prosperity. sacrificed through long deployments, separa- Committee, Chairman of the Community Ac- tion Council of South Texas, and a member of f tion from loved ones, challenging trials, and tests that most Americans cannot fathom. the National Association of Counties Board of RECOGNIZING THE U.S. NAVAL Some even sacrificed their lives carrying out Directors. ACADEMY CLASS OF 1970 their missions. I know that new generations of Madam Speaker, Judge Uresti is an incred- midshipmen and future Navy and Marine ible leader and unwavering commitment to HON. STENY H. HOYER Corps officers will be inspired by the rich herit- South Texans who will be remembered for generations to come. He is a man of his word, OF MARYLAND age of service passed down to them by the intelligent and disciplined, who treated people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Class of 1970. As the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1970 with respect and took responsibility. I stand Friday, August 13, 2021 gathers to mark fifty-one years of service to here today to thank Judge Uresti for his con- Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise to con- our nation and to the U.S. Navy, Marine tributions to Duval County and all of South gratulate the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of Corps, Air Force, Army, and Naval Academy, Texas. 1970 on the fiftieth reunion that it celebrated it is with great pride and pleasure that I offer f over the past year. It has been an honor to my congratulations and my thanks for their BRINGING ATTENTION TO THE support the U.S. Naval Academy as the Rep- contributions to the safety and well-being of -GAZA CEASEFIRE resentative from Maryland’s Fifth Congres- our country. I hope my colleagues will join me sional District and to nominate outstanding in wishing continued fair winds and following candidates for admission each year from our seas to the U.S. Naval Academy Class of HON. communities. With the Academy located in our 1970. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neighboring district, bright and talented stu- f dents from Fifth District high schools have Friday, August 13, 2021 HONORING DUVAL COUNTY JUDGE long been drawn to Annapolis for the next Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today re- GILBERTO URESTI step in their education and service to country garding the cease-fire brokered between Israel and community. The Naval Academy has a and Gaza earlier this year after 11 days of at- proud history of developing excellence in edu- HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ tacks against Israel. I include in the RECORD cation and shaping the character of its past OF TEXAS the following article, ‘‘Let This Be the Last and present graduates, and it continues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israel-Gaza Ceasefire’’ published by CNN on train future leaders of the Navy and of our Friday, August 13, 2021 May 25, 2021, written by Ambassador Motaz country. The Class of 1970 exemplifies the Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, Zahran. high-quality standards of the Academy and of I rise today to honor former Duval County [From CNN, May 24, 2021] the Navy, and I know that many of its alumni Judge, Gilberto Uresti, for his service to Duval LET THIS BE THE LAST ISRAEL-GAZA had been looking forward to celebrating its fif- County and South Texas. CEASEFIRE tieth reunion in 2020. Because of the pan- Judge Uresti was born on March 12, 1935, (By Ambassador Motaz Zahran) demic, however, they could not gather in per- in Kingsville, Texas, to Elijio Uresti and Maria Egypt worked around the clock over the son last year; thankfully, they are planning to Mun˜oz. He grew up in Benavides, Texas and past two weeks to end the deadly fighting be- convene this Labor Day weekend. graduated from Benavides High School as the tween our Palestinian and Israeli neighbors. The U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1970 Since the early hours of the conflict, Egyp- Salutatorian in 1954. After high school, Judge tian mediators led de-escalation talks with began its journey as midshipmen in 1966, dur- Uresti obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in both Hamas and Israeli leadership. We sup- ing the height of the Vietnam War. They Pharmacy from the University of Texas at ported humanitarian efforts on the ground, stepped up, knowing that after graduation Austin. Upon graduation, Judge Uresti moved including by opening the Rafah border cross- many would be sent into combat as Navy and back to Benavides and worked at DeLeon ing for the provision of immediate medical Marine Corps officers. That it was such a chal- Pharmacy for over forty years, eventually be- care to the injured in Gaza. Ultimately, in lenging time for our nation and for our military coming part owner. During this time Judge close partnership with the United States and did not deter them; instead, it made them others, we were able to broker a ceasefire. Uresti married Maria Olga Carrillo, his high On Thursday, President Joe Biden called more determined to graduate with honor and school sweetheart, and had four children: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi re- serve with distinction. Aaron Rene, Belinda Marie, Patricia Annette, iterated the vital role mutual coordination From their graduation day onward, this class and Gilbert Mario. between the US and Egypt can have in the has set a very high standard, with impressive Judge Uresti was appointed to serve as the region. Egypt will spare no resource in bring- accomplishments and careers. Members of Duval County Judge on October 31, 1975, by ing about peace in there, whenever violence this class fought valiantly in the Vietnam War, the judge of the 197th District Court, Judge erupts. This was true during the 2014 war, the Gulf War, and other conflicts over the past when we were instrumental in forging a Darrell Hester. During his tenure as County truce. It was true during the conflict this half-century. They served in the air, on land, Judge, Judge Uresti focused on tackling the May. And it will be true at any point in the at sea, and beneath the sea. Members of this rampant corruption in Duval County which had future. class have served at the very highest level of bankrupt the local government. His efforts to However, we will also never accept the no- our military, including twenty-seven flag offi- improve the county’s stature and financial tion that this cycle of bloodshed is inevi- cers—one of whom was Vice Chairman of the standing earned Uresti three terms as Duval table. That is why we refuse to let this issue Joint Chiefs of Staff. The class includes six County Judge, from October 31, 1975 to De- recede in international priorities—as it has in the past—until the next crisis emerges who were appointed as deputy assistant sec- cember 31, 1986, and from January 1, 1991 to and imposes. retaries or above in the federal government. December 31, 1994. Building a lasting solution must start now. Members have served their local communities Judge Uresti gained recognition not only Egypt is ready to do everything to help nego- as elected officials, and the class also boasts from his peers throughout South Texas, but tiate a lasting peace to the core conflict in

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Egypt’s historic role in planting the seeds ceived the 2020 Governor’s Hometown Project southern Nevadans over the last 25 years that of peace, our substantive contributions to- Award for the incredible work they have done are low-income, at-risk of homelessness, ward a Middle East peace plan, our prox- in the community. homeless, families with or without children, imity to the conflict, and the direct rami- Every Friday evening, Mercado on Fifth youth, veterans, people with disabilities, and fications of belligerency to our nation, all hosts market events where families come from senior citizens. make Egypt singularly positioned to help re- all around the Quad Cities to enjoy Latin food, Despite the uncertainty and unprecedented start negotiations toward a two-state solu- music and art. These inclusive events bring challenges of the last 18 months of the tion between Palestinians and Israelis—and with the full span of their rights upheld; neighbors together to celebrate culture and COVID–19 pandemic, LSSN found further prime amongst them is statehood to the Pal- community in the Quad Cities. Additionally, ways to redouble their efforts to the commu- estinians and security to the Israelis. But we Mercado has served as a resource for aspiring nity by distributing more than 770,596 pounds need sustained international efforts. entrepreneurs by offering free small business of food through their DigiMart Food Pantry to Working together, Egypt and the US can workshops in partnership with the Illinois Small more than 62,840 people. This is nearly three broker an honest and open dialogue with Business Development Center at Western Illi- times as many of Las Vegans they have Israel on concrete steps it should take to served through the pantry prior to the pan- work towards peace, such as refraining from nois University. These events also host sev- taking any further steps detrimental to the eral nonprofit organizations that have provided demic. Additionally, LSSN provided rental as- wellbeing of the population and the status of educational and outreach materials to local sistance and rapid rehousing resources to 167 the city of Jerusalem, which was occupied by families. I want to thank and honor Mercado households in need. This allowed those fami- Israel since the 1967 War. on Fifth for their commitment to bringing peo- lies to remain or become sheltered in the In turn, Cairo and Washington must im- ple together and for their continued service to midst of a pandemic ravaging our press on Palestinians the need to work for the Moline community. community and economy. Finally, LSSN peace. While having the militants lay down their arms for good might seem a long way It is because of community organizations served more than 7,960 hot and well-balanced off, stopping further attacks is essential to like Mercado on Fifth that make me proud to meals to seniors, while also teaching nutrition move forward. Those factions rejecting peace represent Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. education and physical activity through Zoom efforts and seeking instability, whatever Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally and other remote means. their name or affiliation is, have to be con- honor Mercado on Fifth for being awarded the It was my honor to visit and tour the LSSN tained, including by undermining their inter- 2020 Governor’s Hometown Project Award for DigiMart Food Pantry in May 2021, as they national network of support and finance. their efforts in the community. unveiled an expansion of the facility from 750 After all, armed attacks and military oper- square feet to 3,058 square feet. LSSN ations, whatever their cause is, never serve f projects that this will allow them to serve an the path towards peace and only sets back RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MR. the ultimate objective of a two-state solu- additional 5,000 families annually. tion. RUSSELL YOUNG I am in awe of the way our Nevada entities We must work to uphold and enable the and community have continually stepped up to Palestinian National Authority. Mahmoud HON. TRENT KELLY serve through numerous crises, and that grati- Abbas, President of the Palestinian Author- OF MISSISSIPPI tude extends to LSSN. I look forward to wit- ity, has a crucial role in furthering any fu- ture peace negotiations. His role as a na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nessing their continued growth and success in the years to come, and I encourage everyone tional leader has been overshadowed by Friday, August 13, 2021 Hamas’ recent conflict with Israel, yet he to join me in celebrating and honoring their has all the credentials and willingness to re- Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, 25th anniversary. turn to the table for serious and meaningful l rise today to celebrate the life and accom- f discussions. Elevating Abbas in the eyes of plishments of Mr. Russell Young, who passed the world will bring him back into his his- away on July 23, 2021. HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVER- toric role as chief negotiator for the Pales- Mr. Young was raised in the Brewer Com- SARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPEND- tinian people; after all, no one on the Pales- munity of Lee County and graduated from ENCE tinian side has worked more on the vision of a two state solution than President Abbas. Shannon High School in 1954. From there, he A strong and lasting peace in the Middle attended Mississippi State University and HON. East may seem far off given the recent served 10 years in the United States Air OF MICHIGAN heightened tensions in the West Bank, in- Force. Following his service, Mr. Young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluding Jerusalem, and Gaza, but that worked as a paper salesman till his retirement. Friday, August 13, 2021 should still be the goal for the US, Egypt Mr. Young is survived by his wife of 62 and, most importantly, Israelis and the Pal- Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I estinians. years, Barbara Young, his two daughters, his We must continue to march forward to- four grandchildren, and his 4 great-grand- rise today as a member of the Congressional ward peace, or we risk continuing to suffer children. Along with his three sisters, his two Ukraine Caucus and avid supporter of my dis- with this vicious cycle of despair and blood- brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. trict’s vibrant Ukrainian-American community, shed. Mr. Young was a longtime member of Cal- with whom I join in proudly celebrating the The continued partnership between Egypt vary Baptist Church in Tupelo and will be 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. and the United States in peace efforts is a dearly missed by all. Always, but on this day especially, it is vi- crucial cornerstone to achieving peace in the tally important that the United States maintains Middle East. It is indeed no coincidence that f the latest ceasefire was declared mere hours its robust support for Ukraine’s security, terri- after President Biden called President Al- CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVER- torial integrity, and democratic future. I will Sisi. When it comes to giving peace a chance SARY OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL continue to advocate for this support in Con- in the Middle East, Washington and Cairo SERVICES OF NEVADA gress as I did earlier this year when I must continue to work together as peace- partnered with the bipartisan chairs of the makers and arbiters. HON. Ukraine Caucus to urge appropriators to allo- f OF NEVADA cate robust funding for Ukraine as they crafted HONORING MERCADO ON FIFTH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our annual spending bill. This necessary fund- ing will help support Ukraine’s democratic FOR WINNING THE 2020 GOV- Friday, August 13, 2021 ERNOR’S HOMETOWN PROJECT progress, counter Russian aggression, fight AWARD Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speaker, I rise corruption and more. I will continue to work today in honor of the 25th anniversary of Lu- closely with my Ukrainian-American neighbors theran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN), in Michigan’s Ninth District to tackle these HON. CHERI BUSTOS who serves our southern Nevada community. issues and others impacting Ukraine as both a OF ILLINOIS Throughout their 25 years of service, LSSN member of the House Foreign Affairs Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has provided help to more than 383,231 Las mittee and as their representative in Wash- Friday, August 13, 2021 Vegans in need. ington. Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today What began as humble means of helping It is truly an honor to celebrate this mile- to honor Mercado on Fifth for its effort in aid- the community in 1985, in the form of a food stone in Ukraine’s history with my Ukrainian-

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I encourage my col- about threats to the energy sector—a critically that DOE is coordinating with DHS in a man- leagues to join me in wishing Ukrainian-Ameri- important, lifeline sector that has been under ner that reflects congressional intent. cans in Michigan’s Ninth District and through- sustained attack for decades. out the United States, as well as our friends Congress has worked to break down these f in Ukraine, a joyous Independence Day. siloes since 9/11, which is why DHS was f tasked as a ‘‘central hub’’ for critical infrastruc- CONGRATULATING REGINALD ture in the first place. ‘‘REG’’ POHLMAN ON HIS RE- ENSURING COORDINATION BE- Second, having multiple Federal agencies TIREMENT TWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF carry out overlapping roles and responsibilities HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE creates confusion among private sector stake- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IN holders, who are not sure who to call during HON. CHERI BUSTOS ADDRESSING CYBERSECURITY a crisis, or who to partner with during steady OF ILLINOIS THREATS TO THE ENERGY SEC- state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TOR This duplication also means that the Federal Government is forced to spread an already Friday, August 13, 2021 HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON thin supply of cybersecurity experts and re- Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF MISSISSIPPI sources even thinner. to congratulate Reginald ‘‘Reg’’ Pohlman on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, cybersecurity is rarely—if ever—a his retirement as a Police Officer from the Friday, August 13, 2021 sector-specific problem. Carrollton Police Department. Critical infrastructure is interconnected, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Reg joined the Carrollton Police Department Speaker, while I agree with my colleagues technologies used in one sector are often de- ployed throughout others, as are the on January 7, 1991 and dedicated over 30 about the importance of securing our Nation’s years in service to the Carrollton community energy infrastructure, I am concerned that—as vulnerabilities embedded in those tech- nologies. Adversaries can use the distributed first as a police officer, before being promoted currently written—H.R. 2931, H.R. 2928, and to Assistant Chief. Reg received both the dis- H.R. 3119 may weaken the core tenets of the nature of these vulnerabilities to exploit own- ers and operators across industry lines, at tinguished Medal of Honor and Officer of the U.S. Government’s framework for protecting Year award during his time at the police de- critical infrastructure. scale. Take, for instance, the recent SolarWinds partment. Reg spent much of his time an- That framework is currently laid out in Presi- nouncing, coaching and serving as an out- dential Policy Directive 21 (PPD–21) and has campaign. Russian intelligence agencies were able to corrupt a software update deployed standing community advocate. He enjoys been reinforced in numerous Federal policies coaching and said it ‘‘keeps him young.’’ He and statutes enacted since 9/11. It has been across the public and private sectors, then use it as a foothold to infiltrate an equally ubiq- served as an assistant coach to his brother, embraced by Republican and Democratic ad- Greg Pohlman, for high school sports, includ- ministrations alike and by Congress. Earlier uitous set of Microsoft tools and products to seize an untold amount of sensitive informa- ing baseball. Reg has always been generous this year, Congress strongly reaffirmed its with his time and when the community needed commitment to the PPD–21 framework in the tion. Hostile foreign nations like China and Rus- something, he was always willing to help. I FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act. want to thank Reg for his dedication to his PPD–21 designates the Department of sia do not organize cyber operations one sec- tor at a time. They wage simultaneous, par- community and as a former athlete, I appre- Homeland Security (DHS) as the lead Federal ciate his kindness and generosity. agency responsible for coordinating Federal allel campaigns designed to yield the highest efforts to secure critical infrastructure across possible reward at the lowest possible cost. It is because of leaders such as Reginald all 16 sectors—while working hand-in-hand It is not uncommon for attacks on the en- ‘‘Reg’’ Pohlman that I am especially proud to with Sector Risk Management Agencies ergy sector to coincide with, or foreshadow, serve Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. (SRMAs). similar attacks on other sectors. In 2018, DHS Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally I support enhancing the Department of En- and the FBI warned about a ‘‘multi-stage intru- congratulate Reg Pohlman on his retirement. ergy (DOE)’s capacity, as the SRMA for the sion campaign’’ by Russia that targeted ‘‘U.S. energy sector, to engage with the sector as a government entities, as well as organizations f liaison, trusted partner, and valuable source of in the energy, nuclear, commercial facilities, water, aviation, and critical manufacturing sec- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF sector-specific expertise. DOUGLAS LUKE REED That said, it is important that legislation au- tors.’’ thorizing such activity acknowledge the role While cyberattacks against the energy sec- that DHS, through the Cybersecurity and Infra- tor have accelerated, the sector does not exist HON. TRENT KELLY structure Security Agency (CISA), plays as the in a vacuum. Nation’s risk advisor and Federal civilian inter- Though I am concerned about the possibility OF MISSISSIPPI face for private sector engagement and col- that these challenges may arise, it is not a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES foregone conclusion that they will. If DOE col- laboration. Friday, August 13, 2021 Congress has often reiterated that it expects laborates with CISA to forge a more produc- CISA to use its authorities and cross-sector tive and effective partnership, I believe many Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, convening power to maintain a bird’s eye view of these challenges can be overcome. I rise today to celebrate the life of Luke Reed of threats across sectors—taking threat intel- Last year, I came to the floor to ask the who passed away on August 4, 2021. He was ligence from one sector and integrating it into chairman of the Energy and Commerce Com- born in Starkville November 5, 2007 to Gina a broader threat context to help other owners mittee to confirm his intent that the activities Dedeaux Reed and Tommy Reed. This year and operators protect themselves. authorized by this legislation be carried out in he would have begun the 8th grade at Oak But CISA can only do this if its SRMA part- coordination with DHS. He responded it was Hill Academy. ‘‘absolutely’’ his intent that these bills be car- ners work with it in a collaborative way that Luke was known for his compassion and ried out with DHS ‘‘first and foremost.’’ complements—rather than duplicates—the heart for service. He gave often to those in I also asked for clarification that these bills tools, services, resources CISA brings in sup- need and understood, even at his age, the im- do not detract from, erode, or infringe upon port of these broader efforts. portance of giving. He loved motor cross and any existing authorities or policies laid out in Herein lies the issue with H.R. 2931, H.R. mechanics. His grandfather taught him about the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 2928, and H.R. 3119: the measures, as draft- airplanes and he enjoyed flying. ed, would authorize DOE to carry out respon- Act of 2018, PPD–41, Executive Order 13636, sibilities and develop capabilities that overlap or Executive Order 13691. He responded that Left to cherish his memory are Luke’s par- with or duplicate those already housed within ‘‘nothing in these bills is intended to infringe, ents Tommy and Gina; brother Thomas Lane; CISA, and there is no directive for DOE to do curtail, or otherwise affect authorities of [DHS] grandmother Glenda; and grandparents Joe so in coordination with DHS. . . . in any way, shape, or form.’’ and Mitzi. There are several problems that could arise I would like to reiterate these commitments Luke was an incredible young man who had from this lack of coordination. from one year ago, and I look forward to work- an incredible impact on his community. I join First, it runs the risk of creating a siloed, ing with the Committee on Energy and Com- his family, friends, and loved ones in mourning stovepiped approach to managing information merce to conduct vigorous oversight to ensure his loss.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:09 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AU8.021 E13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 13, 2021 REMEMBERING MARSHA MILLER HONORING BRIGHAM HOEGH AND more equitable society. Brigham and Erin also BURDMAN ERIN LAIN AS IOWANS OF THE encourage anyone who loves to plant their WEEK own produce to plant some extra so it can be donated to food pantries and other nonprofits HON. TIM RYAN HON. CYNTHIA AXNE fighting to eliminate food insecurity in and America. OF OHIO OF IOWA Reliable and equitable access to food, let IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES alone fresh, healthy produce, is a major issue Friday, August 13, 2021 Friday, August 13, 2021 across our country and in our own backyard. Mrs. AXNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Organizations like Corn 4 a Cause and individ- Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of Representatives to join me uals like Brigham and Erin are tackling these honor the life of Marsha Miller Burdman, of Vi- in recognizing Brigham Hoegh and Erin Lain, problems head-on at the ground level to make enna, Ohio, who passed away peacefully on founders of Corn 4 a Cause, as our Iowans of a difference for their neighbors. Because of Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 83. the Week. their dedication and hard work, it is my honor Marsha was born September 7, 1937, to If you are from Iowa, have heard about to name Brigham Hoegh and Erin Lain of Corn Sally and Frank Miller in Toronto, Ohio. She Iowa, or have traveled through Iowa, you 4 a Cause as our Iowans of the Week. grew up in Pittsburgh and, although she was know that corn is not just part of our beautiful an only child, she was blessed by the pres- scenery, it’s also part of our heritage and cul- f ence of 32 loving aunts and uncles and nu- ture. This cherished crop symbolizes and fos- merous cousins. ters work, livelihoods, and communities across MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR DR. MAXWELL SCARLETT Marsha graduated from Taylor Allderdice our great state. Even though Iowa has a rich High School in Squirrel Hill in 1955 and the agricultural industry producing bountiful crops University of Pittsburgh in 1959, where she re- like corn, many families here still struggle with HON. MARC A. VEASEY ceived her degree in education. She became access to fresh produce to put on their dinner OF TEXAS a first-grade teacher at Forrest Hills Elemen- tables. That’s why Brigham and Erin have tary School in Pittsburgh upon her graduation come in to help. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brigham Hoegh and Erin Lain founded Corn from Pitt. Friday, August 13, 2021 4 a Cause roughly four years ago after In 1960, after being fixed up on a blind date Brigham had a surplus of sweetcorn. She Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today through a mutual friend, she met the love of teamed up with Erin to start their nonprofit or- to recognize and honor the legacy of Dr. Max- her life, Kenneth Burdman of Youngstown. ganization that aims to address the issue of well Scarlett—the first Black graduate of the Following a short courtship, they were married fresh produce access in communities around University of Texas at Arlington and a Fort November 13 of the same year. Iowa. Worth physician who specialized in emergency Marsha continued teaching first-graders in Brigham’s family farm is in Cass County, medicine. the Youngstown area in both the Hubbard and Iowa, just north of Atlantic. Each year since Dr. Scarlett grew up in Fort Worth’s historic Austintown school districts for several years Brigham and Erin started Corn 4 a Cause, Stop Six neighborhood surrounded by a family until she and Ken started their family in 1963. they have planted, grown, and harvested of educators. His mother was a teacher, as They raised four children and remained hap- sweetcorn to sell and donate across western were both of her grandparents. So, while pily married for 34 years until Kenny’s passing Iowa. What’s amazing about their work is that growing up, Dr. Scarlett always knew that he in 1995. for every dozen ears of com purchased, an- would attend college. But what he didn’t know A voracious reader, Marsha also enjoyed other dozen ears are donated to different food was that his graduation would break racial traveling the world with her closest friends, pantries and other nonprofits aiming to provide barriers. fresh produce to those without consistent ac- cousins and other family members, as well as He initially enrolled at the University of cess to it. This arrangement allows for those playing canasta, knitting and needlepointing; North Texas (known then as North Texas who are purchasing the com to gain valuable, however, her most treasured moments were State), and almost instantly began to break eye-opening insight into food insecurity in their the countless memories from the regular fam- barriers. He was one of the first three African own communities. Not only do people get a ily visits and vacations with her four loving American men to live in a dorm there. Then, sense of how prevalent the issue is, but children, their spouses and 12 grandchildren he integrated the school’s biology honor soci- they’re also able to help immediately by pur- who affectionately called her Mimi. ety and later became the first Black student to chasing a dozen ears of corn that will be A true woman of valor, Marsha had a tre- grade papers and teach in the school’s matched by Corn 4 a Cause’s donation to mendous character and a calming presence, Science Department. local families. and was loved and admired by all who knew One acre of sweetcorn yields roughly Dr. Scarlett transferred to UTA his senior her. Her close circle of friends was endless 15,000 ears of corn. Brigham and Erin have year—three years after the school first inte- and she was also an aunt and Mimi to many planted two acres of sweetcorn this year, grated. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree children and grandchildren of good friends which provides roughly 30,000 ears of corn to in biology in 1966. Looking around at his grad- who were like family. be sold and donated. uation ceremony, he wondered if he was the Marsha is survived by her son, Lee (Bonnie) Corn 4 a Cause started out serving commu- only Black graduate that year. In fact, he was of Canfield; daughters, Heidi (Robert) Bardach nities and pantries primarily in western Iowa. the first Black graduate in UTA’s entire history, of Cincinnati, Stacey (Richard) Eastern of Se- However, Brigham and Erin quickly found a fact he did not learn until 1997—about 30 attle, Wash., and Janie Cowell of ; more demand for their yields in other areas of years after his graduation. and her 12 grandchildren, Korey, Taylor and the state and were harvesting so much After graduating, Dr. Scarlett enrolled in Lexi Burdman, Ryan, Alyssa (fiance Max sweetcorn that they needed to start getting medical school at Howard University. He later Fader) and Kelsey Bardach, Joshua, Emily more pantries and nonprofits involved. With returned to Fort Worth to start his medical and Zachary Eastern, and Samantha, Dillon more corn to go around, they have started ex- practice because he noticed there was a need and Brandon Cowell. panding their donations to central Iowa. for doctors back home. He even continued I am so very lucky to have developed pro- Brigham and Erin focused on delivering seeing emergency medicine patients after re- found relationships with Marsha’s son, Lee, fresh produce to those who need it. They are tiring from his Fort Worth practice in 2014. and daughter-in-law, Bonnie. Both were instru- passionate about making fresh, Iowa-grown Dr. Scarlett never set out to break barriers, mental leaders on so many important issues food accessible to more families in a socially but through his hard work and dedication, he facing my Congressional District and the Jew- conscious way. They state their values as: did just that. He helped open doors for so ish community of the Mahoning Valley. My ‘‘Full bellies. Summer fun. Local food. Equity many young African Americans, and many deepest condolences go out to Marsha’s fam- first.’’ Corn 4 a Cause partners with organiza- others who faced exclusion. Today, we honor ily and to all whose lives she so deeply tions that serve communities of color to cul- his legacy, and may we continue to follow his touched. tivate a more equitable food system, and a lead in creating a more equal America.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:09 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AU8.025 E13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS August 13, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E899 HONORING THE TBK QUAD CITIES across state lines. Their investigative work led over 70 years, until in 2018, when North MARATHON FOR WINNING THE to the multiple arrests and to the seizure of Korea turned over 55 boxes of American serv- 2020 GOVERNOR’S HOMETOWN property. The seized land is where the new ice members’ remains at the summit between PROJECT AWARD $10–million–dollar Tupelo Police Department former President and North Ko- was built. Chief Aguirre is proud of the instru- rean Leader Kim Jong–Un. It was then that HON. CHERI BUSTOS mental role he played on the task force and Harvey Storms was finally returned home. OF ILLINOIS the ultimate result of their hard work—a new On Friday, July 16, 2021, Major Storms was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES police department. interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, Chief Aguirre is the son of Conrado and and a rosette was placed next to his name on Friday, August 13, 2021 Joan Aguirre. The family of five moved to the Courts of the Missing at the National Me- Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Tupelo in 1962. His father worked as a sales- morial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, to honor the TBK Quad Cities Marathon for man for a meat processing company that sold Hawaii, indicating that he had been accounted bringing together thousands of athletes, volun- products to restaurants and supermarkets, for. teers and speculators to the Moline region. Conrado was the owner of a popular res- Madam Speaker, I want to honor the mem- The event was selected as a winner of the taurant called the Gaslight Inn. Later, he ory of Major Harvey Harrel Storms, and thank 2020 Governor’s Hometown Project Award for opened another restaurant called Gloster 205. him for his service and sacrifice. He was an the positive impact it had in the community. Chief Aguirre grew up working in the res- honorable, noble, accomplished, and impres- The TBK Quad Cities Marathon, a USATF taurants while contemplating a future career in sive soldier, one that our nation is so grateful certified course and great Marathon law enforcement. for. As an American and Texan, I am touched qualifier, offers some of the most beautiful In 1997, Chief Aguirre married his wife, by the actions he took to protect our country. views of the Mississippi River. The 26.2 mile Patty. They have three children: Shane I know that his legacy will inspire future gen- run covers four cities and two states in the Aguirre; Jonathan Aguirre (Kirsten); and Arial erations to honorably serve their fellow man. Quad Cities region. Run by more than 1,400 Aguirre-Waldrop (Brent). They have five f volunteers, it is a weekend full of activities that grandchildren: Gryder Aguirre; Grant Aguirre; celebrates the accomplishments of these dedi- Brooks Waldrop; Beyla Waldrop; and Baron BRINGING ATTENTION TO GERD cated runners. I applaud the TBK Quad Cities Waldrop. NEGOTIATIONS Marathon for their philanthropic work and Upon retirement, Chief Aguirre said he and showcasing the very best of the Moline com- his wife plan to spend more time with their HON. DARRELL ISSA munity. children and grandchildren and travel. OF CALIFORNIA I am especially proud to serve Illinois’ 17th We wish Chief Aguirre and his family many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District with community leaders more happy years together. We are grateful Friday, August 13, 2021 like TBK Quad Cities Marathon. Madam for the impact of men like Chief Aguirre. I Speaker, I would like to again formally honor commend him for his devotion to family, the Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the TBK Quad Cities Marathon for their con- citizens of Tupelo, and to our great Nation. bring attention to the negotiations regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. I in- tributions to the community and to congratu- f late them for receiving the 2020 Governor’s clude in the RECORD the article, ‘‘Only Wash- Hometown Project Award. HONORING MAJOR HARVEY ington Can Save the Renaissance Dam Nego- HARRELL STORMS tiations Now,’’ written by Ambassador Motaz f Zahran, published on April 29, 2021. RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ [From Foreign Policy] TUPELO POLICE CHIEF BART OF TEXAS ONLY WASHINGTON CAN SAVE THE AGUIRRE ENAISSANCE AM EGOTIATIONS OW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES R D N N (By Motaz Zahran, Ambassador of Egypt to HON. TRENT KELLY Friday, August 13, 2021 the United States) OF MISSISSIPPI Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam In early April, Ethiopia thwarted yet an- other mediation process, this time led by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, on behalf of a grateful nation, I rise today to recognize Major Harvey Harrell African Union, to resolve an escalating crisis Friday, August 13, 2021 Storms of McAllen, Texas, who sacrificed his on the Nile—where Ethiopia is building the Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, life in the Korean War. massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which would disrupt a primary I rise to recognize the retirement of Tupelo Major Storms was born in McAllen, Texas source of water for Egypt and Sudan. The ne- Police Chief Bart Aguirre. and was a proud member of the Texas A&M gotiations represented what the Egyptian Chief Aguirre has devoted himself to the city University Class of 1939. After receiving a foreign ministry called Ethiopia’s ‘‘last of Tupelo, faithfully serving and protecting the bachelor’s degree in agriculture, he enlisted in chance’’ at a resolution to the dispute, which citizens for 36 years. Chief Aguirre answered the United States Army where he fought val- has been ongoing for 10 years. the call to serve as a member of law enforce- iantly in World War II, earning the World War With Ethiopia edging closer to unilaterally ment by first attending the University of Mis- II Victory Medal. filling the dam’s reservoir for a second sissippi where he earned a bachelor’s degree After Major Storms’ tour during World War time—and thus crossing the ‘‘red line’’ set by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi—it in Legal Systems Administration. Later, Chief II, he re-enlisted for the Korean War. There, may be up to the United States to help Aguirre earned a master’s degree in Criminal he was a member of the Headquarters Com- broker a peaceful solution and prevent un- Justice at the University of Alabama. pany, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regimental rest in the region, which forces of extremism Prior to becoming a Tupelo Police Officer, Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division. and terrorism would undoubtedly look to ex- Chief Aguirre aspired to work for the Federal In November of 1950, Major Storms and his ploit. Bureau of Investigation as a forensics expert, Company fought at the Battle of the Chosin The Biden administration, which is cur- specializing in firearms. In 1985, TPD Chief Reservoir, a decisive but brutal battle marked rently mulling over the best policy for man- Ed Crider hired Chief Aguirre to serve in the by harsh icy conditions. Throughout the battle, aging this situation, must act now. At stake is the future of the Nile, a lifeline for mil- Patrol Division. Chief Aguirre said he fell in Chinese soldiers had Major Storms and his lions of Egyptians and Sudanese. In 2011, love with TPD and the rest is history. soldiers pinned down. In an attempt to help without consulting either of its neighbors During his successful career, Chief Aguirre them, Major Storms led an attack up Hill 1221. downstream, Ethiopia began constructing a worked his way up from a patrolman to the During this act of bravery, Major Storms was 509-foot-tall concrete dam—large enough for Chief of Detectives. In 2013, he was named shot in the crossfire, reported missing in action a reservoir that can store twice as much the Chief of Police by Tupelo Mayor Jason on December 1, 1950, and declared dead on water as Lake Mead, the largest artificial Shelton. December 31, 2021. reservoir in the United States—on the Blue During his career with the TPD, Chief Major Storms, a loving husband and father Nile, a vital upstream portion of the Nile River. If unilaterally filled and operated, the Aquirre served on an F–B–I task force, car- of four, made the ultimate sacrifice to help free GERD could inflict incalculable socio- rying out a 4–year mission titled, ‘‘Operation his fellow soldiers. Major Storms was deco- economic and environmental harm down- Secondhand Smoke.’’ Chief Aguirre and his rated with the Silver Star and Purple Heart stream in Egypt and Sudan. Last year, flout- fellow task force members uncovered a honors for his leadership and valor. Unfortu- ing a 2015 treaty, Ethiopia started an initial scheme to transport stolen tobacco products nately, his remains were not recovered for filling of the dam.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:09 Aug 14, 2021 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13AU8.028 E13AUPT1 ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with REMARKS E900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 13, 2021 Now, balking at calls for an equitable reso- Ethiopia has reaped the benefits from sign- ition as soon as possible. This proposal would lution and consistent with its established ing these treaties, it repeatedly attempted to also ensure there’s no room to falsely point policy of unilaterally exploiting of inter- shirk its obligations related to the Nile fingers; it would not be feasible to challenge national rivers, Ethiopia is vowing to press River under the very same treaties. the impartiality of all these partners led by ahead with a second substantial phase of res- The situation as it stands today was en- the chairperson of the African Union, the ervoir filling this summer. tirely avoidable. A viable solution has been way Ethiopia did with U.S. President Donald The threat the GERD poses is not hypo- on the table. In 2019, following a decade of Trump’s administration after Ethiopia aban- thetical but real. Choking off an essential adamantly rejecting any kind of agreement, doned the U.S.-led mediation process last supply of water would exponentially increase much less the participation of any mediators year. the dangers posed by climate change in the or observers, Ethiopia finally accepted the History shows that progress along the Nile region. As one of the most arid countries in participation and input of Washington and can be fragile, and a single dispute can have the world, with less than one-sixteenth the the World Bank in the process. The three harmful ripple effects that destabilize the re- amount of rainfall as Ethiopia, Egypt is al- countries were on the verge of signing an eq- gion and reach our allies in the West. Failing ready facing severe water shortages, largely uitable agreement, a compromise deal in- to resolve the rapidly escalating issue over because of rising temperatures and rising sea spired by the successful model of cooperation the GERD would accelerate the already dev- levels. In fact, Egyptians are currently living governing the Senegal River Basin. But at astating impacts of climate change in the around 50 percent below the water-poverty the eleventh hour, Ethiopia abruptly backed area, unleash a wave of illegal migration to line, and with very little annual rainfall, the out and claimed that the proposed agree- the West, and open the door to new conflicts country is almost entirely dependent on the ment deprived Ethiopia from its right to and even terrorism in the Middle East and Nile for renewable water. To manage such generate electricity efficiently from the East Africa. conditions, Egypt has adopted a nationwide GERD or undergo future projects, and that it Through principled diplomacy, the Biden system of reusing water several times for ag- tried to impose water shares to which Ethi- administration can reset the faltering nego- riculture, achieving one of the world’s high- opia does not subscribe. tiations, bring about an equitable solution est overall irrigation system efficiencies. Contrary to Ethiopian claims, this com- for all parties, and, in doing so, ultimately Despite Ethiopia’s claims that hydropower promise deal assured Ethiopia that it will safeguard its strategic interests with three projects will cause no harm, the unilateral generate hydropower from the GERD important regional allies. filling and operation of Ethiopia’s dam sustainably at optimum levels, in all f would quickly make matters far worse for hydrological conditions, while protecting the both Egypt and Sudan, causing serious envi- downstream countries from ravaging HONORING V-J DAY ronmental and socioeconomic damage, po- droughts. It unambiguously stipulated that tentially forcing droves of families from it is not a water-allocation agreement, clear- their homes. ly recognized Ethiopia’s right to undertake HON. Further, the GERD would also have delete- future projects on the Blue Nile in accord- OF OKLAHOMA rious effects on Egypt’s Aswan High Dam, a ance with applicable international law, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES multipurpose dam, which is the biggest allowed the parties to revisit the agreement source of renewable energy in Egypt and is in 10 years. Friday, August 13, 2021 indispensable in securing the water needs of Today, one year later, negotiations are Mr. HERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to com- still faltering under the auspices of the Afri- Egypt and Sudan. The United Nations notes memorate the 76th Anniversary of V-J Day on that every 2 percent drop in available water can Union, and Ethiopia’s statements have impacts 1 million people. now disclosed the actual reason it abandoned August 14th, 2021. I am forever grateful for An impact study, conducted by the rep- the Washington talks: Ethiopia rejects any the sacrifices of our service members. utable Dutch firm Deltares, found that uni- legally binding agreement on the rules of Victory over Japan Day, V-J Day, marked lateral filling of the GERD could lead to a filling and operation of its new dam, de- the triumphent end of World War II. This day water shortage in Egypt of more than 123 bil- manding a framework of nonbinding guide- commemorates the announcement of Japan’s lion cubic meters, and that in the agricul- lines that it could alter at its whim. This is surrender. This is an event that is important to tural sector alone, every 1 billion cubic in contradiction with the 2015 Agreement on the United States, the state of Oklahoma, and meter shortage of water caused by unilateral Declaration of Principles among the three the veterans in our community. filling or operation of the GERD, would re- countries. sult in forcing 290,000 people out of work, de- Even though Ethiopia’s political state- For the past several years, Frank Reisinger stroying more than 321,230 acres of cul- ments speak to its commitment to the Afri- has helped coordinate a remembrance event tivated land, an increase of $150 million in can Union-led mediation process, invoking in Broken Arrow. This is a special occasion food imports, and a loss of $430 million of ag- the shared principle ‘‘African solutions for that allows our community to honor our vet- ricultural production. African problems,’’ Ethiopia’s actions clear- erans, especially those who served in World The threat the GERD poses is not hypo- ly undermine, in effect, the role of the Afri- War II. thetical but real. Right now, another dam can Union. This has been evidenced by Ethio- Frank, a veteran himself, can still recall wit- built by Ethiopia is causing enormous harm pia’s categorical rejection, in the most re- in Kenya. The fallout is so severe that cent meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Re- nessing the celebrations in downtown Tulsa UNESCO warned of the extinction of Lake public of the Congo, in April, of multiple 76 years ago. He was an 18-year-old standing Turkana in Kenya. There has also been re- joint proposals from Sudan and Egypt to em- in his dad’s office overlooking the festivities in porting and research on other Ethiopian uni- power the African Union-led process. That’s the streets below. It is this memory that in- lateral actions, including in the Juba and because Ethiopia prefers a nominal role for spires him to continue to remember this won- Shabelle basin, without prior consultation the chairperson at the African Union rather derful day in American History. with Somalia, and their significant negative than an active role. I am truly grateful for this event and the A new era of stability and shared economic impact on water access and security in So- work of Frank Reisinger and the City of Bro- malia. prosperity is on the horizon in Africa and the The social and economic instability trig- Middle East, due in large part to the steady ken Arrow to honor this day. gered by such unilateral policies could gen- leadership of the United States. One example f erate greater unrest in the region. And Ethi- of the welcome changes sweeping through opia is stoking the flames by villainizing the region is the recent U.S.-brokered nor- CONGRATULATING NATALIA Sudan and Egypt by pushing the misleading malization agreements between Israel and a MORENO FOR WINNING THE populist narrative that attempts to charac- number of Arab states, which was reminis- IHSA’S CLASS 1A TITLE IN THE terize any and all concerns about the GERD cent of Egypt’s trailblazing treaty with 1600 METER RUN as being rooted in colonialism, claiming that Israel—also mediated by the United States— its downstream neighbors are against Ethio- more than 40 years ago. pia’s development and are trying to impose Through principled diplomacy, the Biden HON. CHERI BUSTOS upon Ethiopia ‘‘colonial treaties.’’ administration can reset the faltering nego- OF ILLINOIS The situation as it stands today was en- tiations. The United States has the leverage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tirely avoidable. This mischaracterization is needed to successfully encourage Ethiopia to designed to allow Ethiopia to divert atten- engage in good faith in the GERD negotia- Friday, August 13, 2021 tion from its actual international legal obli- tions and to refrain from unilateral actions Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today gations toward its downstream neighbors, and the pursuit of narrow self-interests, to congratulate Natalia Moreno, a senior from which include several international treaties which have been detrimental to its neigh- Winnebago High School, who won the Illinois that Ethiopia signed—all, with no single ex- bors’ legitimate interests. Soliciting exper- ception, as a sovereign independent state— tise from international partners, including High School Association’s Class 1A title in the including in 1902, 1993, and 2015. These trea- the United Nations, the European Union, and 1600 meter run. ties served and continue to serve Ethiopia’s the United States, in support of the African Natalia earned the state championship by national interests, including, for example, in Union-led mediation process would be in- 18 seconds, with a personal record time of relation to its borders. Nonetheless, while valuable in bringing the negotiations to fru- 5:05:45. As a former student athlete, I admire

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Madam HON. honor the career of my friend and a trusted former advisor, Mrs. Linda Nelson, Chairman Speaker, I would like to again formally con- OF WISCONSIN of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Com- gratulate Natalia Moreno on her state cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pionship, and I join the rest of the community merce. Friday, August 13, 2021 A native of New Jersey, Linda moved to the in wishing her success in her future endeav- , Texas area in 1980. She completed ors. Mr. POCAN. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the installation of a historical her undergraduate degree in Business at West f marker in the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Virginia Wesleyan College and went on to re- HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE Church yard on August 1, 2021, which will ceive her Master’s in Business Administration 11 memorialize the life and death of three Amer- at Texas Women’s University. In 1997, Linda ican citizens who were lynched in 1908. This moved to The Woodlands and began serving HON. MONDAIRE JONES month my constituent, Ms. Joyce Salter John- as a part-time volunteer coordinator at Memo- son, will travel with friends and family from rial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. OF NEW YORK Today, Linda serves as the Business Develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wisconsin to Mississippi to honor her relative, Frank Johnson, as one of those three men ment and Regional Marketing Director for Me- Friday, August 13, 2021 who were violently murdered in Hickory, Mis- morial Hermann The Woodlands. She and her husband, Gordon, have been married for over Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, in September sissippi. 39 years and have three adult children living 1972, during the Munich Olympic Games, the This historical marker is part of the impor- in the Houston and Austin areas. terrorist group Black September murdered 11 tant work being done by the Equal Justice Ini- Linda is not only a principled business lead- members of the Israeli Olympic Team. The tiative (EJI) in honoring and memorializing er, but she is an enthusiastic community lead- victims became known as the Munich 11. lives lost to racial violence in America through er as well. Her commitment to serving and Their names were David Berger, Ze’ev Fried- its campaign, the Community Remembrance leading in her community is evident through man, Yoseff Gutfreund, , Project. Since its founding in 1989 by Amer- her involvement with Leadership Montgomery Yoseff Romano, , Eliezer Halfin, ican lawyer and bestselling author Bryan Ste- County (LMC), The Conroe/Lake Conroe Yakov Springer, , Amitzur venson, EJI has fought to end mass incarcer- Chamber of Commerce, and the Economic Shapira, and Kehat Shorr. They were athletes ation and excessive punishment in the United Development Partnership. Nelson also spent and coaches at the 1972 games. May their States, challenge racial and economic injus- time serving The Woodlands community as memory be a blessing. tice, and protect basic human rights for the precinct chair. When she’s not working for the The international community was deeply af- most vulnerable. EJI has become a critical in- committees she serves on or Memorial Her- fected by the attack, and memorials have stitution dedicated to addressing the legacy of mann, Nelson can be found playing been placed around the world, from Rockland slavery, lynching, and racial segregation racquetball, golfing, fishing, or spending time County, New York to , Israel. The through its robust projects, museums, and me- with her family. Jewish Community Center (JCC) Maccabi morials. In April 2018, EJI opened America’s Linda has received many awards recog- Games have included a memorial tribute to first national memorial dedicated to victims of nizing her for her dedicated community serv- the Munich 11 at the opening ceremonies of racial terror in Montgomery, Alabama, inspired ice, including: Hometown Hero Award, The every JCC Maccabi Games since 1995. When by the late Dr. James Cameron’s Black Holo- Woodlands Area Chamber Citizen of the Year, the JCC in Rockland County, located in my caust Museum, founded in my home state of LMC Distinguished Alumnus Award, district, hosted the Maccabi Games in 2012, Wisconsin. IRONMAN Captain of the Year, The Wood- the Center decided to take up this cause. EJI’s Community Remembrance Project lands Area Chamber Chairman’s Award and JCC Rockland created an online petition partners with community coalitions to do ex- the Montgomery County Women’s Council on calling on the International Olympic Committee tensive research of documented victims of ra- Organizations’ Woman of Distinction. Linda is (IOC) to hold a minute of silence at the 2012 cial violence. Its sister project, the Community a role model and mentor to other women in London Olympic Games, which was denied. Soil Collection Project, gathers soil at lynching her community. She continuously pulls up a But soon, the JCC began to find success. At sites for display in powerful exhibits honoring seat to the table for the next generation of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, a these victims. Narrative historical markers are professional women, empowers them to give memorial service in honor of the Munich 11 then built in public locations where racial terror back to their communities and challenges was held inside the Olympic Village. Further, took place. them to grow in leadership in their workplaces. the IOC established that a memorial service in My constituent, Joyce Salter Johnson, is a After over two decades of selfless service to their memory will be held at every future historian and author whose third book pro- our community, I am pleased to join Linda’s Olympic Games. vides a thorough history of the Freedmen Set- family and friends in thanking and congratu- Starting with the 1976 Montreal Olympic tlement of Good Hope, Mississippi, where she lating her for her servant leadership through Games, Ankie Spitzer, the widow of fencing lived until the age of 10. That is how she knew her time as Chairman of The Woodlands Area coach Andrei Spitzer, and Ilana Romano, the of the terrible sequence of events that led to Chamber of Commerce. widow of weightlifter , have the October 10, 1908 lynching of her relative, f gone to nearly every Olympic Summer Mr. Frank Johnson, and two others, Dee CONGRATULATING THE STOCKTON Games. They have been leading the effort on Dawkins and William Fielder, prior to EJI’s HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL AND IN- behalf of the families to memorialize the Mu- documentation. Because of her knowledge STRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPART- nich 11 at the opening ceremonies for the past and adept research ability, she was perfectly MENT FOR WINNING THE IHSA 49 years. suited to lead the coalition members working CLASS C MUSIC SWEEPSTAKES After tireless advocacy from Ms. Spitzer, on the Community Remembrance Project for Ms. Romano, and JCC Rockland, the Munch these men. 11 finally received a minute of silence during I commend the work of the Equal Justice HON. CHERI BUSTOS OF ILLINOIS the opening ceremony of this year’s Tokyo Initiative and all those who help further the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Olympic Games. Community Remembrance Project’s mission of It is my hope that every future Olympic confronting the legacy of slavery, lynching, Friday, August 13, 2021 Games opening ceremony includes a moment and segregation to pave the way toward a bet- Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today of silence to commemorate the gravity of this ter, more just future. I extend my heartfelt best to congratulate the Stockton High School Cho- tragic event for all Olympians and humankind. wishes, thanks, and solidarity to Ms. Johnson ral and Instrumental Music Department for tak- The Olympic Games serve to send a message and her family and friends on their journey of ing 1st place in the IHSA Class C Music of hope and peace through athletic competi- remembrance and memorial. Sweepstakes.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 17 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma session. session at 9:30 a.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E893 Lee, Susie, Nev., E896 Gonzalez, Vicente, Tex., E895, E899 Levin, Andy, Mich., E896 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E898 Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E902 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E891 Babin, Brian, Tex., E892 Hern, Kevin, Okla., E900 Pocan, Mark, Wisc., E901 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E901 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E895 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E898 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E891, E893, E894, E896, E897, E899, Issa, Darrell, Calif., E895, E899 E900, E901 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E891 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E897 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E894 Jones, Mondaire, N.Y., E901 Veasey, Marc A., Tex., E898 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E894 Kelly, Trent, Miss., E891, E893, E894, E896, E897, E899, Yarmuth, John A., Ky., E893 Diaz-Balart, Mario, Fla., E893 E902

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