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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019 No. 38 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was EXECUTIVE SESSION my words. When this vote is cast, we called to order by the President pro will see how every Republican feels tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). about preexisting conditions, their EXECUTIVE CALENDAR protestations to the contrary. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Listen to this, folks. On the very the previous order, the Senate will pro- next day after the brief was submitted, PRAYER ceed to executive session to resume Mr. Readler was rewarded for his ef- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- consideration of the following nomina- forts by President Trump with a nomi- fered the following prayer: tion, which the clerk will report. nation for a lifetime appointment. On Let us pray. The legislative clerk read the nomi- day one, Readler files the lead suit to Almighty God, we praise Your great- nation of Allison Jones Rushing, of eliminate protections for those with ness, might, and majesty, for You are North Carolina, to be United States preexisting conditions, and on day two, exalted above all. We receive power be- Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. he is nominated to the bench—a life- cause of Your presence, and Your com- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER time appointment. passion never fails. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The All 47 of us Senate Democrats are Today, guide our lawmakers as they Democratic leader is recognized. united in opposing this nomination, strive to do Your will. Deliver them NOMINATION OF CHAD A. READLER and we urge our Republican colleagues from the strain and stress of the de- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, this who claim to support protections for mands of daily duties. Give them wis- week the Senate will vote on another preexisting conditions to join us in vot- dom and courage for the living of these of President Trump’s hard-right judi- ing to reject his nomination. days. cial nominees, Chad Readler, of the He is not just some lawyer who par- Lord, unite them in the common en- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio. ticipated. He is the chief cook and bot- deavor to make America a beacon of Let me just say, anyone who thinks tle washer of the case that hurts hun- freedom for our world. May all they the Republican Party has abandoned dreds of millions of Americans. If you think, say, and do truly honor You. their embrace of eliminating protec- have a daughter with cancer, and you We pray in Your powerful Name. tions for preexisting conditions ought can’t get insurance, if you have a wife Amen. to see how everyone votes on Chad or a husband who has a serious condi- Readler. It will be a surprise to no one tion, and the insurance company pulls f that this nomination is proceeding back, you are losing your protection if over the objection of Senator BROWN, Readler has his way. Now he is going to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE yet another example of Republicans get on the bench with a lifetime ap- discarding the blue slip. Mr. Readler pointment unless our Republican col- The President pro tempore led the stands out in his own way. A vote to leagues have the sense and the courage Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: confirm this nomination is a vote to to block him. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the end protections for Americans with On this vote, every Republican will United States of America, and to the Repub- preexisting conditions. be forced to show their constituents lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. Readler is behind the Trump ad- and the American people whether they indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ministration’s decision last year to stand for preexisting condition protec- f side with Texas and 19 other States tions, for more Americans having with Republican attorneys general healthcare coverage, protecting Med- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME suing to repeal our healthcare law. Mr. icaid, and all insurance plans covering Readler was not just somebody who maternity care and prescription drugs. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. worked on the case; he was the lead Having failed in Congress to repeal HAWLEY). Under the previous order, the lawyer, filing the Department of Jus- these vital healthcare protections that leadership time is reserved. tice brief declaring that the adminis- American families count on each day, tration refused to defend the laws of President Trump has turned to the f our country. courts. The decision by Mr. Readler, In a brief so outlandish that career President Trump, and others in the CONCLUSION OF MORNING Justice Department attorneys refused Trump administration to side with Re- BUSINESS to sign, Mr. Readler argued that pro- publican attorneys general who have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning tections for people with preexisting declared our healthcare law unconsti- business is closed. conditions should be eliminated. Mark tutional is the latest example of the

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But the oil industry, which courts, access to healthcare for chil- Congress one of the greatest powers funnels tons of money into Republican dren with asthma, adults with arthri- any government has—the power of the coffers, much of it dark money, undis- tis, and cancer survivors would no purse. President Trump is trying to closed—they are on the other side. longer be guaranteed. take these powers away, even after That is why they are afraid to answer Mr. Readler argues that preexisting Congress rejected—explicitly rejected the question one way or the other. condition protections like these are un- several times—the money for his wall. Today’s Washington Post details how constitutional. We Senate Democrats We Democrats know this, and now it the denial of basic scientific facts sur- think that is outrageous and extreme, is clear that a growing number of Re- rounding climate change is amounting which is why we are calling on Repub- publicans know it, as well: To allow to a political litmus test for President licans to join us in opposing his nomi- this emergency to persist is a change Trump. Perhaps Republicans are avoid- nation. in the fundamental, necessary, and ing answering questions I have posed In short, any Republican Senator often exquisite balance of power that for fear that the President would re- who supports Mr. Readler’s nomination marks the genius of the American Con- taliate for siding against him and his is supporting the Trump Republican stitution. radical views. There is no real, rational lawsuit to get rid of preexisting condi- I know many of my friends on the explanation. tion protections and to take away other side of the aisle understand that. U.S.-CHINA TRADE NEGOTIATIONS healthcare from tens of millions—if In fact, if you are a true conservative Mr. President, finally, on China not hundreds of millions—of Ameri- and not just a Trump acolyte, you real- trade, we have seen reports in today’s cans. ize that there shouldn’t be too much newspapers that President Trump is DECLARATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY power centralized in any place because close to cutting a deal with China. Mr. President, now on the national conservatism, at its root, believes in I have given the President credit for emergency, over the weekend, RAND maximizing the freedom of the indi- bringing China to the table with his PAUL, the fourth Republican in the vidual and minimizing anything that strong action on tariffs. He has done Senate, announced his support for the encroaches on it, including an over- more to stop China from stealing our resolution to terminate the President’s reaching Executive. So to look the intellectual property and keeping national emergency, giving it the need- other way because President Trump American businesses out, causing tens ed 51 votes to pass this Chamber. wants this and because he is sometimes of millions of Americans to lose in- It is clear that Members of both par- almost in a temper tantrum about this come and millions of Americans to lose ties know there is no actual emergency issue is so shortsighted and so detri- jobs. He has done more than previous at the border. The President himself mental to the long-term health, sta- Presidents. I give him credit. made clear, when announcing the state bility, and viability of how this balance But if now—at the end of the day—he of emergency, that he didn’t need to do of power works. sells out, backs out, and just looks at this. When the President says ‘‘I don’t Let us come together on this issue— trade balances and doesn’t deal with need to do this,’’ he is saying that Democrats, Republicans, House and the fundamental, structural ways there is no emergency. Senate—and rise to the occasion. If China takes advantage of us, it doesn’t By definition, an emergency is some- Congress stands up, it will be a reaffir- matter that he put in the tariffs in the thing you need to do; it is an emer- mation of our democracy. It will be a first place. gency. In the President’s own words, day historians will proudly note dec- The bottom line is very simple: China this is not an emergency. It is a polit- ades from now. It will be a reaffirma- is our economic rival, and they don’t ical bone and a face-saving device for tion of the democracy the Founding play by the rules. They steal intellec- the President to throw to the right- Fathers wanted. tual property by cyber theft, even wing, to show he is still fighting for CLIMATE CHANGE promising that they will not. They the wall. It goes way beyond simply Mr. President, for decades, we have don’t let American companies come in how you feel on the wall, pro or con; it known that climate change is not only and compete fairly in China, even goes to the fundamental building a major national challenge but an exis- though their companies can come here. blocks of how this country was struc- tential threat to our planet and to our My late father-in-law, a cabdriver in tured. future. New York City, just like one of those Congress has the power of the purse. Despite the gravity and scale of this Damon Runyon cabdrivers, said that Congress is a check on the Executive. challenge, one political party in the when it comes to certain things, Amer- The Founding Fathers feared—prob- United States—the Republican Party— ica is not Uncle Sam; we are ‘‘Uncle ably above anything else, having dealt has largely denied the problem even ex- Sap.’’ When it comes to China, that is with King George in the Revolution— ists, denied the overwhelming con- what we are. We have let them take ad- that an overreaching Executive was sensus of the scientific community, vantage of us for two decades—two dec- one of the greatest dangers to our de- and denied most attempts in Congress ades. mocracy. That is why so many Presi- to tackle climate change. Now President Trump has the oppor- dents have respected and done emer- Today marks day 18 since I first chal- tunity to stop them, and the news re- gencies only in the rarest of times. lenged our Republican leader and all of ports today say that he is going to The last bunch of emergencies were my Republican colleagues to answer back off—back off—because China will either a war, 9/11, Desert Storm, dis- these three questions: One, is climate buy some more product. eases—real emergencies—things that change real? Two, is it caused by China’s buying more products will affect our climate, disasters such as human activity? And, three, should not change the structural problems. It hurricanes and tornadoes, in terms of Congress act immediately, strongly, to will not change the basic erosion of what has happened with our weather deal with this issue? American wealth and jobs as it flows to and our climate. We haven’t heard an answer from the China. It is a temporary salve and If this coequal branch of government leader or from almost every Repub- nothing more. allows Presidents—whoever they may lican in this body. So let me repeat I care about our farmers; we have a be, Democrats or Republicans—to just them again. lot of them in New York State. I care declare an emergency whenever they Leader MCCONNELL, do you believe about companies that might be hurt in want to achieve a partisan policy goal, that climate change is real? Leader the short run by this, but unless we it will fundamentally alter the balance MCCONNELL, do you believe that it is take some tough action against China, of power in this country in a way the caused by human activity? Leader the hurt will be much greater and Founding Fathers would be aghast at. MCCONNELL, do you believe that Con- much longer. My guess is if George Washington, gress should take immediate action to I say to President Trump: You stayed Benjamin Franklin, or James Madison address the crisis of climate change? tough in North Korea, and it inured to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:43 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04MR6.003 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE March 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1611 your benefit. The Democratic leader of sonal mission out of restoring and im- haul campaign rules and make it hard- the Senate praised President Trump for proving our Nation’s infrastructure. He er for private citizens to exercise their doing that. Stay tough on China. When has brought wise and decisive leader- right to political speech. it comes to China, don’t let March be ship as our chief appropriator, and the It would replace private money in po- the month when it is said that Presi- State of Alabama bears countless signs litical campaigns with your tax dol- dent Trump went in like a lion and of Senator SHELBY’s dedicated serv- lars. Let me say that again. They take went out like a lamb, and President Xi, ice—from supporting the missile de- your private money contributed to a a darn good negotiator, figuratively fense and space exploration programs candidate of your choice out of the po- eats our lunch. in Huntsville to helping to establish litical process and replace that with There is a generational imperative to the National Water Center in Tusca- your tax dollars—up to $5 million to get this right. The President and his loosa, where researchers forecast floods any candidate that wants it—even, by folks must not squander the chance to and work to mitigate water-related the way, if it happens to be a candidate achieve permanent reforms to China’s hazards. you disagree with. They are going to economic relations with the world. It is fitting today to praise Senator take your tax money and give it to This chance will not come around SHELBY’s continued service. It also candidates you don’t agree with and again for a long time, and American happened that, over the weekend, the swing the partisan balance of the Fed- wealth, income, and jobs will ebb. This senior Senator from Alabama became eral Election Commission, which has is one of the most important moments the longest serving senator in the his- the final say in election regulations. in the Trump Presidency. tory of his State. I couldn’t be happier Oh, and it all comes under the guise President Trump, stand tough. China to recognize my friend RICHARD SHELBY of—you guessed it—this is about re- can no longer be allowed to take ad- on this occasion, and I know each of storing democracy. Now, of course, this vantage of us. our colleagues will join me in con- sprawling 622-page doorstop is never I yield the floor. gratulating him on the years of faith- going to become law. I certainly don’t I suggest the absence of a quorum. ful service to Alabamians that have plan to even bring it to the floor here The PRESIDING OFFICER. The made this recognition possible. in the Senate. There are always im- clerk will call the roll. NOMINATIONS provements and reforms to be made, The legislative clerk proceeded to Mr. President, on an entirely dif- but this certainly isn’t it. call the roll. ferent matter, this week the Senate is It does give us a useful signal of our Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I considering the nominations of three Democratic colleagues’ real goals— ask unanimous consent that the order more well-qualified jurists to vacancies what they really want to do. Demo- for the quorum call be rescinded. on our Nation’s Federal courts. crats look out over the landscape of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without First is Allison Jones Rushing, of America today, and everywhere they objection, it is so ordered. North Carolina, to serve on the Fourth look, they see opportunity to seize RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER Circuit. Ms. Rushing is a graduate of money and power from American fami- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Wake Forest University and Duke Uni- lies and communities and pile it up in jority leader is recognized. versity School of Law with high hon- their own hands—you guessed it—right TORNADOES IN ALABAMA AND GEORGIA ors. In the years since, she has built a here in Washington. Taxing more, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I distinguished record in private practice spending more, and Washington’s seiz- know the entire Senate joins me today and has held prestigious appellate ing more power away from the people— in offering deep sympathies to the clerkships on two Federal circuit that is the Democrat’s hammer of communities affected by yesterday’s courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. choice. In every part of American life, spate of tornadoes in east Alabama and I will have more to say on the state they see a nail. In every part of Amer- Georgia. As first responders continue of our nominations process soon, but I ican life, they see a nail. to search for survivors in the rubble, hope each of our colleagues will begin Just look at the Green New Deal. we know that at least 23 innocent lives the week by joining me in voting to ad- From what we understand, the Amer- were lost to this disaster all in Lee vance Ms. Rushing’s nomination later ican people can expect a government- County, AL. Our condolences are espe- today. mandated overhaul of every four- cially with their loved ones, and our THE GREEN NEW DEAL walled structure in America—a govern- gratitude is with the emergency per- Mr. President, on one final matter, ment-mandated overhaul of every four- sonnel and local officials who spear- like many Americans, I have spent the walled structure in America—and, if headed evacuation and rescue efforts. past several weeks watching with in- that were not enough, an end to Amer- The people of Alabama are all too fa- terest as prominent leaders in the ican fossil fuel and energy production miliar with the pain caused by dev- Democratic Party have engaged in a from nuclear powerplants—of course, astating storms like yesterday’s. The political footrace. They are sprinting— along with all the jobs that make both entire region has been hit hard in re- literally, sprinting—as far left as pos- of those possible. cent years, seemingly by one disaster sible, as quickly as possible, trying to According to background documents, after another. They continue to brace outdo one another. The result is that there are plans for a government-guar- against the threat of tornadoes and the one of our two major political parties anteed income. Listen to this: a gov- flooding that so often impacts commu- has begun embracing one radical, half- ernment-guaranteed income for those nities in my State of Kentucky. baked socialist proposal after another. unwilling to work, all at the low price At every step of the way—from re- It is really a sight to see. of an estimated—listen to this—$93 sponse and recovery to resilient First came the Democratic Politician trillion. achievement—Alabama has benefitted Protection Act, a sweeping Wash- Of course, next came the massive from the devoted leadership of Senator ington, DC, takeover of what Ameri- one-size-fits-all government-run RICHARD SHELBY. On the specific issue cans can say about politics and how healthcare proposal—‘‘Medicare for of disaster recovery, his hard work and they elect their representatives. none.’’ It strips everything from our steady hand have helped to lead the Speaker PELOSI and her House col- seniors’ Medicare Program but the charge. When supplemental funding for leagues were ready with that from day name. It slaps that name on a new gov- natural disaster relief receives floor one in this new Congress. They chose it ernment-run plan, and they are so con- time here in the Senate, it will be as their No. 1 ceremonial first bill of fident Americans will love their Demo- thanks to the hard work of our col- the year, H.R. 1. Let me say that this cratic-designed insurance that they leagues like Senator PERDUE, Senator is quite a piece of legislation to hold up feel the need to outlaw competing pri- ISAKSON, and others, and, certainly, as the defining product—bear in mind, vate insurance altogether, just to Chairman SHELBY. the defining product—of a new Demo- make sure there is no competition. Of course, this is far from the only cratic House majority. Democrats want to strip existing area in which RICHARD SHELBY has de- House Democrats are championing an health plans away from middle-class livered results for his State and for our unprecedented takeover of our Nation’s families, even if they are happy with Nation. For years, he has made a per- electoral system—one that would over- their current coverage, and, inevitably,

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As we have seen in the past, lying philosophy that all of this rep- border to deal with. Democrats have supported those phys- resents is no laughing matter whatso- Let’s rewind to 2014. I alluded to this ical barriers. In 2006, the Democratic ever. a moment ago. When President Obama leader himself and a number of our cur- I suggest the absence of a quorum. was President, we saw an unprece- rent colleagues and then-colleagues, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dented number of Central Americans such as Hillary Clinton and Barack clerk will call the roll. coming across the border claiming asy- Obama, supported the Secure Fence The legislative clerk proceeded to lum. That year, 68,000 family units Act, but today, somehow things are dif- call the roll. were apprehended at the southern bor- ferent. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask der—‘‘family units’’ meaning at least Democrats refuse to come to the ne- unanimous consent that the order for one adult and at least one child. That gotiating table, not because they are the quorum call be rescinded. is what President Obama called a hu- against border security, presumably, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without manitarian crisis. but because their political base dis- objection, it is so ordered. Today, not much has changed except likes the man sitting behind the Reso- DECLARATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY for the numbers, and it has gotten lute Desk. This is not about the facts Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, despite worse, not better. In the last 4 months or the problem presented; this is about what you hear inside the beltway, the alone, there have been nearly 100,000 whether President Trump will be de- challenges along our southwest border family units apprehended at the bor- feated in his attempts to get additional are real, and the people of Texas feel der. These are people arriving en masse money for border security. As the that impact every day along the 1,200- by the thousands, sometimes called a President found out, it is pretty tough mile common border we have with caravan. We know there are dangerous to find a compromise when your nego- Mexico. drugs that come in at the same time tiating partners—the Speaker and the Last week, for example, the Border every day, young women and children Democratic leader of the Senate— Patrol in the Rio Grande Valley Sector are being trafficked into sex slavery, refuse to come to the table at all. So arrested 1,300 illegal immigrants in a and migrants are being abandoned by the President found himself negoti- single day—the second time in 2 weeks coyotes and left to die in the desert. ating against himself. they exceeded that number. In the So I don’t see a lot of difference be- I believe the regular appropriations tween what President Obama called a same time period, the Laredo port of process should always be the approved humanitarian crisis in 2014 and what entry seized $2.3 million worth of co- method, but, of course, Congress—and President Trump in 2019 calls an emer- caine and marijuana. Sadly, a father this should be a wake-up call to each of and son traveling from Guatemala gency. While I agree that there is a crisis at us—Congress has approved emergency nearly drowned while attempting to our border and that more needs to be powers as an exception to the normal cross the Rio Grande but were saved done, I have been consistent in my con- process by which money is appro- thanks to the efforts of the Border Pa- cerns about the means by which this priated. trol. In a small town just north of While some are trying to make this funding is being provided. Eagle Pass, a group of 90 undocu- This whole episode is completely con- seem like a constitutional crisis and mented immigrants—many of whom trived by the fact that the Speaker of some groundbreaking breach of power were women and children between the the House, Ms. PELOSI—despite the fact by President Trump, I don’t believe ages of 1 and 17—were apprehended that we had bipartisan support for the that is true, because he is using the after crossing the Rio Grande River. Secure Fence Act in 2006 and 2008, she power that was delegated to the execu- That was all in Texas last week. all of a sudden decided, because the tive branch by Congress. In other Last year alone, 400,000 people were politics suited her, that building any words, he is not making this up out of detained coming across our south- additional physical barrier was im- whole cloth, like President Obama did western border—400,000. Tens of thou- moral. The Democratic leader here in when he provided deferred action for sands of unaccompanied children and the Senate said that not one dollar was childhood arrivals. He said more than family units were detained as well. going to be spent for physical barriers 20 times that he didn’t have authority These stories have become so com- along the border. We saw an impasse to do it, that there was no statute to mon, somehow we have become anes- that resulted in the Federal Govern- authorize it, but he did it anyway. It thetized to the human emergency and ment or at least 25 percent of the gov- continues to be litigated—now up to crisis occurring along the border. ernment being shut down for 35 days. the Supreme Court of the United Frankly, I do not understand why our This was completely unnecessary and States. Democratic friends have become com- contrived. This was all about politics Here is what I found when this con- pletely apathetic when it comes to bor- and certainly not about trying to find troversy arose, when we did some re- der security or dealing with what solutions to the problem. search. We found that Congress has President Obama himself called a hu- I have said before and I will say again granted the Presidency emergency manitarian crisis. that where we are now was not any- powers under 123 statutes. This marks A few weeks ago, we know President body’s first choice—certainly not mine. the 60th time the emergency powers Trump declared a national emergency We know that many legitimate con- have been invoked under the National over this crisis, which would allow cerns have been raised about the clear Emergencies Act since 1978. So Con- some funding to be shifted from other definitions of the role of the legislative gress is responsible for providing this areas to support our Border Patrol mis- and executive branches. It is clear exception to the normal appropriations sions. This decision was met with a under the separation of powers that process. Congress has done that 123 great deal of pushback, some of which Congress holds the checkbook. No mat- times, and Presidents have used those I believe is warranted and some of ter who the President is or what they powers 60 times. That ought to put which I believe is not. I would like to want funding for, it must be authorized what is happening today in some larger explain what I think is warranted and by Congress. But when Democrats context. Previous Presidents have used what I think is not. refuse to engage in a problem-solving them for things like prohibiting the For those, like some of our col- process, as they have done over the last importation of blood diamonds from leagues across the Capitol, including few months, it makes things much Sierra Leone or prohibiting new invest- some of the Texas Democratic delega- more complicated. ment in Burma. tion—they call this a fake emergency. We heard the Speaker of the House, Because the President’s emergency I couldn’t disagree more. Just ask the as I said, refuse to provide more than declaration fits into the confines of the

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I have and I will continue to sional authority to spend the $5.7 bil- my view, as some people are painting it push the administration to not let lion he asked for in his January 6 let- to be, but I am concerned about the these critical projects get caught in ter to the Senate Appropriations Com- process for a few reasons. the crosshairs in this dispute over ade- mittee chairman to build 234 miles of One, as a number of our colleagues quate border security funds. border wall without resort to a dan- have pointed out over the last few Third and finally, I suggest that Con- gerous national emergency precedent weeks, it does set a precedent. A use of gress needs to look in the mirror when that could upset the constitutional these powers in circumstances under it comes to the situation in which we separation of powers that goes to the which a conference committee has al- find ourselves. The only reason Presi- heart of our freedom. ready come up with a dollar amount dent Trump had the authority to do I believe the President has clear au- for border security that was ultimately what he did is because Congress dele- thority to transfer up to $4 billion signed by the President and he declared gated it to him, just like it is delegated among accounts within the over $600 a national emergency on top of that in to future Presidents and has been to billion defense budget in order to order to gain access to additional past Presidents under these 123 sepa- counter drug activities and to block money—I do worry that this sets a rate grants of authority. I worry that drug smuggling corridors across inter- precedent whereby a future President Congress has delegated too much of its national borders. could abuse this authority. power to the executive branch. On February 15, the President said These 123 congressional grants of au- In the 1944 case Korematsu v. United that he plans to use $2.5 billion of this thority to Presidents—any President— States, the Supreme Court upheld the same transfer authority to build the are broad, and they cover everything internment of Japanese Americans— 234 miles of wall along the southern from the military, to public health, to something unimaginable today, but in border that he asked for in his January Federal pay schedules. Some are pretty 1944, during the throes of the Second 6 letter. If he increases the transfer unremarkable, such as the one that al- World War, it was something that was from $2.5 billion to $3.7 billion, along lows the Secretary of Transportation the official policy of the government. with the other existing funding author- to waive vehicle weight limits on a It went all the way to the Supreme ity that he has, he will have the full stretch of Interstate 95 in Maine. That Court of the United States. Justice $5.7 billion that he said he needed. is one of the congressional delegations Robert Jackson—one of the three dis- William E. Nelson, of New York Uni- of authority. Others are more alarm- senters—said that each emergency versity School of Law—one of Amer- ica’s foremost scholars of legal his- ing, such as the one that would author- power ‘‘lies about like a loaded weapon, tory—wrote an excellent op-ed last ize the President to suspend a law pro- ready for the hand of any authority week that explained why it is so impor- hibiting the testing of chemical and bi- that can bring forward a plausible tant that the President and the Con- ological weapons on human subjects. claim of an urgent need.’’ I agree with gress should not, in Professor Nelson’s What I find most concerning is that Justice Jackson’s warning. words, ‘‘invert the entire constitu- the definition of an ‘‘emergency’’ is If our Democratic colleagues are con- tional order where Congress appro- very vague and subjective, which cerned about how this President or any means it is going to end up being the priates and the President spends.’’ other President will utilize the powers I ask unanimous consent that Pro- subject of litigation. Yes, lawsuits have this body has given him, perhaps we fessor Nelson’s article be printed in the already been filed in the Federal dis- should reexamine those powers rather RECORD. trict court challenging this declaration than fault the President for using au- There being no objection, the mate- of an emergency under these cir- thorities Congress has already given to rial was ordered to be printed in the cumstances. This gets to my basic him. RECORD, as follows: problem, which is that this is not a Despite these concerns, I believe the THE CONVERSATION: TRUMP VS. CONGRESS: very productive way to actually ac- President is operating within the au- THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION SHOULD NOT complish the goal if you know that thority Congress has delegated to him. BE RESOLVED IN COURT what you are going to do is going to be It is strictly because of the dysfunction (Oped by: William E. Nelson, New York tied up in litigation for the next 6 in the Congress and our inability to University February 28, 2019) months or a year. work together to come up with solu- President Donald Trump’s emergency dec- But I have to ask the question: Under tions when it comes to border security laration to build a border wall has provoked these broad grants of authority that or immigration that the President is a constitutional confrontation with Con- Congress has previously given to a desperate to find access to the funds he gress. President or any President, what would believes are necessary for the national Here is the background for understanding what’s at stake—beginning more than two stop a future President from declaring security of our country. centuries ago. a national emergency over climate As I said, I think this situation re- A major problem for the framers at the change or global warming? I am con- flects more on the dysfunction in Constitutional Convention in 1787 was how cerned that we are going to see these Washington these days and the inabil- to create a presidency powerful enough to emergency powers used as a failsafe for ity of Congress to work with the Presi- protect the nation, yet constrained enough policies favored by the Executive—one dent to find bipartisan, commonsense to prevent a president from becoming a dic- tator. who takes it further for a purely ideo- solutions. I think we ought to return to Ultimately, the president was given power logical goal that in no way comes close those bipartisan, commonsense solu- to enforce the law, conduct foreign relations to a crisis or emergency. tions rather than engage in some of the and command the armed forces. Congress re- Yes, I also worry that some of the drama associated with this particular tained most other key powers, including the money that will be accessed under this declaration under these sets of cir- power of the purse and the power to declare declaration of national emergency is cumstances. war. for military construction projects, Madam President, I yield the floor. The framers knew they could not predict many of which are located at military I suggest the absence of a quorum. all that the future would bring. So they left The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. the precise boundaries between presidential bases in Texas. This is not a case of, do and congressional power unclear. This impre- we need border security, or do we need ERNST). The clerk will call the roll. cision in our checks and balances has served to provide the housing and infrastruc- The legislative clerk proceeded to the nation well for 230 years because it pro- ture for our military—we need both. So call the roll. vides the flexibility to govern while pre- the President and Congress should not Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, venting tyranny. try to rob from Peter to pay Paul. I ask unanimous consent that the order As scholars of constitutional law and his- I, along with my colleagues, have for the quorum call be rescinded. tory, we believe that President Trump’s as- fought for these appropriations for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sertion of a national emergency to build a objection, it is so ordered. wall along the Mexican border and the law- military construction because they are suits filed in response together threaten the important to the ability to recruit and DECLARATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY very imprecision that has helped maintain retain men and women who volunteer Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, constitutional checks and balances for more for the military, and their families. on Thursday, I suggested that Presi- than two centuries.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:43 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04MR6.007 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S1614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 4, 2019 To best maintain that balance, this con- thirds majorities in both houses. He accepted ture—a man who, after leaving the pin- frontation should be resolved in the political the U.S. $1.375 billion that the bill gave him nacle of government, chose a coura- realm, not in the courts. for a border wall. geous path of service to his country THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY He then broke the deal by declaring a na- tional emergency to allocate an additional and his fellow Russians. Boris Nemtsov But the lawsuits over the emergency dec- $6.7 billion to pay for border wall construc- was a man who walked the walk. When laration will probably reach the Supreme tion. others were silent out of fear or com- Court, and the court might well hold In two important cases, the Supreme Court plicity, he stood up for a future in Trump’s emergency declaration unconstitu- has broadly prohibited Congress from giving which the Russian people need not risk tional. any of its appropriations authority or re- That would set a precedent that would un- jail or worse for simply wanting a say sponsibility to the president—even volun- in how their country is run. duly limit national emergency power that tarily. some future president may need. Congress’s adoption of a joint resolution Sadly, since Mr. Nemtsov’s assassina- Alternatively, the court could decide the seeking to invalidate Trump’s emergency tion, the risks of standing up for what lawsuits in Trump’s favor. That would invert declaration—an explicit statement of con- is right have grown in Russia. With the entire constitutional order, where Con- gressional will—would provide conclusive every passing month, ordinary citizens gress appropriates and the president spends. evidence that would only strengthen the ar- there become political prisoners for It would undercut the checks and balances gument that the president is acting contrary doing what we take for granted here in provided by the framers and lead to an in- to Congress’s will. credibly powerful presidency. the United States—associating with a PRESERVING THE CONSTITUTIONAL BALANCE Either result the court reaches would set a political cause or worshipping God ac- bad precedent. If the case gets to the Supreme Court, the cording to the dictates of one’s con- Congress can avert this problem. president’s lawyers might argue that for science. The 1976 National Emergencies Act gives Congress to decisively oppose an emergency Last month alone, in a high-profile Congress power to invalidate a president’s declaration of the president, lawmakers case, a mother was jailed for the crime declaration of emergency by a resolution must override his veto by a two-thirds vote. Imposing such a veto override require- of being a political activist in Russia. passed by simple majorities of both houses. ment, however, would eliminate the court’s She was kept from caring for her criti- The House voted 245–182 on Tuesday to role. That’s because a presidential declara- cally ill daughter until just hours be- overturn President Trump’s national emer- tion of emergency is immediately invalid if gency declaration. Democrats were joined by fore her daughter died. Jehovah’s Wit- Congress overrides a presidential veto. more than a dozen Republicans in the vote. nesses have been sentenced to years be- Two-thirds overrides are historically un- The Senate will now take up the measure, hind bars for practicing their faith. likely by Congress. And requiring a two- though a vote has not been scheduled. thirds vote would give a president who de- Also, a leader of a small anti-corrup- White House adviser Stephen Miller has al- clares a national emergency virtually unlim- tion organization was beaten to death ready suggested that Trump would veto any ited power to appropriate money to his or with metal rods on the outskirts of such resolution. her heart’s content—perhaps hundreds of bil- Moscow. This was all just in February, ‘‘He’s going to protect his national emer- lions of dollars to address, for example, cli- gency declaration. Guaranteed,’’ Miller said and it is not even a comprehensive ac- mate change by subsidizing construction of on Fox News. Both the House and the Senate count of the Russian state’s using its wind farms. would then need two-thirds majorities to powers not against real enemies but Requiring Congress to override a presi- against its own people—peaceful citi- override his veto. dential veto that protects a presidential ap- We believe that for Congress to protect the propriation would turn the appropriations zens doing what peaceful citizens do. constitutional order, its members must mus- power and the Constitution’s checks and bal- As for the Nemtsov assassination, 4 ter the necessary two-thirds majority. ances inside out. years later, justice has yet to be TO THE COURT Congress has already spoken through pass- served. It appears that President Putin If Congress does not override the presi- ing the spending bill and will be considering and his cronies have little interest in dent’s veto, the lawsuits will probably go to a resolution to invalidate the president’s uncovering and punishing the master- the Supreme Court. The court’s decision has declaration of emergency. minds behind Russia’s highest profile strong potential to do harm to the historic Such a resolution, even if vetoed by the president, places President Trump’s declara- killing in recent memory. While a few constitutional balance. perpetrators who had been linked to That balance was upheld by the Supreme tion in Justice Jackson’s category where Court in a crucial decision more than 50 presidential power ‘‘is at its lowest ebb.’’ the Kremlin-appointed leader of years ago. It also preserves the historic flexibility by Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, were con- On April 9, 1952, President Truman de- allowing the court’s decision to give def- victed and sent to prison, Mr. clared a national emergency. In the midst of erence to the votes of Congress in cases of Nemtsov’s family, friends, and legal the Korean War, he seized the country’s steel claimed emergencies. team believe the organizers of his mur- mills on the eve of a nationwide strike be- This story has been updated to reflect the House vote on Feb. 26, 2019, on the resolution der remain unidentified and at large. cause steel was necessary to make weapons. I understand that Russia’s top inves- weapons. The steel companies immediately to overturn President Trump’s national emergency declaration. tigative official has prevented his sub- brought a lawsuit against the seizure in fed- ordinates from indicting a close eral court. Mr. ALEXANDER. I yield the floor. Recognizing the importance of the issue, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Kadyrov associate, Major Ruslan the Supreme Court heard arguments on May ator from Mississippi. Geremeyev, as an organizer in the as- 12, and handed down its decision on June 2. Mr. WICKER. Madam President, sassination, and the information link- The court, in Youngstown Company v. what is the pending business? ing Geremeyev to Mr. Nemtsov’s mur- Sawyer, rejected the president’s claim by a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The der was credible enough for a NATO 6–3 majority. pending business is the Rushing nomi- ally to place Geremeyev on its sanc- Justice Robert Jackson wrote an opinion nation. tions list. Yet there has still been no proclaiming a general approach to the bal- ance of powers between Congress and the Mr. WICKER. Madam President, I indictment. Russian security services president, rather than a fixed rule. ask unanimous consent to speak as in continue to forbid the release of foot- Jackson declared that ‘‘when the President morning business for no more than 10 age from cameras at the site of the as- acts pursuant to an express or implied au- minutes. sassination. Russian legal authorities thorization of Congress, his authority is at The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without refuse to classify the assassination of a its maximum.’’ objection, it is so ordered. prominent opposition leader and The president’s power, Jackson wrote, is in REMEMBERING BORIS NEMTSOV former First Deputy Prime Minister as a ‘‘zone of twilight’’ when Congress has not Mr. WICKER. Madam President, on a political crime. Despite all of this, spoken. When ‘‘the President takes measures incompatible with the expressed or implied Sunday, February 24, thousands of peo- they have declared the case solved. will of Congress, his power is at its lowest ple marched in Moscow and in cities Given this pattern of deliberate inac- ebb.’’ across Russia to remember Boris tion on the part of Russian authorities, PRESIDENT AGAINST CONGRESS Nemtsov, a Russian statesman and the need for some accountability out- side of Russia has grown more urgent. President Trump is acting contrary to friend of freedom who was gunned down Congress’s will by appropriating money Con- in sight of the Kremlin walls 4 years Russia and the United States are par- gress has refused to appropriate. He signed a ago. ticipating states in the Organization carefully constructed compromise budget These people were honoring a Rus- for Security and Cooperation in Eu- bill passed by more than veto-proof two- sian patriot who stood for a better fu- rope, or the OSCE, and have agreed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:34 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04MR6.001 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE March 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1615 that matters of justice and human Magnitsky law, as if they were crimi- hold the line against the Russian ag- rights are of enough importance to be nals. gressors. Our security assistance, in of legitimate interest to other member We need to show the Russian dictator the form of intelligence-sharing, spe- states. Respect for these principles in- that this sort of bullying will not stand cial operations capacity-building, and, side a country is often a predictor of and that we will continue to imple- most recently, the delivery of Javelin the country’s external behavior. So ment the Magnitsky Act thoroughly anti-tank weapons, has enabled the countries such as ours have a reason to and fairly. Ukrainian Armed Forces to deter fur- be involved. A year ago, I participated—along ther Russian advances into free At the recent meeting of the OSCE’s with many of my colleagues in the Ukraine and has caused the Russian Parliamentary Assembly, we began a House and Senate—in the unveiling of military forces in occupied Donbas to formal inquiry into Mr. Nemtsov’s un- Boris Nemtsov Plaza in front of the pull their tanks farther away from the solved murder and have appointed a Russian Embassy here in Washington, frontline. rapporteur to review and report on the DC—the first official memorial to circumstances of the Nemtsov assas- Boris Nemtsov anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, Russia has found sination as well as on the progress of One day, I hope there will be memo- other ways to attack Ukrainian inter- the Russian investigation. As the chair rials to Boris Nemtsov all across Rus- ests. In November of 2018, just a few of the U.S. delegation to the OSCE Par- sia, but the best tribute to his memory months ago, Russian naval vessels liamentary Assembly, I supported this will be a Russia he wanted to see, a opened fire and captured three Ukrain- process from its conception at an event just and prosperous Russia, at peace ian ships along with 24 sailors in inter- I cohosted last July in Berlin. with its neighbors and a partner with national waters just south of the Kerch Yet, as the United States of America, the United States. Strait. Demonstrating his contempt for there is more we can do. To that end, I I yield the floor. the international rules-based order, am glad to cosponsor a resolution with The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Vladimir Putin is using his naval su- my Senate colleagues that calls on our BOOZMAN). The Senator from Iowa. premacy in the region to slowly stran- own government to report back to Con- UKRAINE gle the Ukrainian economy, which re- gress on what we know of the cir- Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I rise to lies, in part, on steel and grain ship- cumstances around Boris Nemtsov’s speak on Russia’s ongoing and illegal ping from ports in the Sea of Azov. murder. This resolution also calls on occupation of Ukraine. While our military aid has been suc- the Treasury Department to use tools Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity cessful in assisting Ukrainian efforts like the Magnitsky Act to sanction in- to travel to Ukraine where I saw first- along the line of contact in Donbas, fu- dividuals who have been linked to this hand the effects of nearly 5 years of ture military aid must take into ac- brutal murder, such as Ruslan Russian occupation, aggression, and count Ukraine’s need for defensive Geremeyev. hostilities suffered by the Ukrainian weapons and asymmetric capabilities We hear constantly from Russian op- people. to counter Russian aggression both on position figures and civic activists that Since Russia’s illegal seizure of Cri- land and at sea. Only then can Ukraine personal sanctions, such as those im- mea in March of 2014 and their subse- adequately defend its people and sov- posed by the Magnitsky Act, have a de- quent invasion of eastern Ukraine’s ereignty. terrent effect. Vladimir Putin has Donbas region the following month, In addition to hostile military ac- made it abundantly clear that these over 10,000—10,000—people have been tion, Russian intelligence has been sanctions, based on personal account- killed and many more have been working to undermine the upcoming ability, are more of a threat to his re- wounded or displaced in the fighting. Ukrainian Presidential and parliamen- gime than blunter tools, such as sec- Hiding behind so-called pro-Russian tary elections. Much like the inter- toral sanctions, that often feed his separatists in eastern Ukraine, the re- ference in our own elections in 2016, propaganda and end up harming the gime of Vladimir Putin has indiscrimi- Putin is seeking to sow discord, spread same people we are trying to help in nately targeted both civilian and mili- confusion, and undermine the demo- Russia—innocent citizens. To its cred- tary targets, across the line of contact, cratic system that has taken root in it, the Trump administration has done in flagrant violation of the Minsk Ukraine. This is indicative of Russia’s a better job than had the previous ad- ceasefire and the law of war. In fact, global strategy, which seeks to drive a ministration in its implementing of shelling was occurring just 1 day prior wedge between the United States and the new mandates and powers Congress to my visit to the Eastern Front. our allies, undermine democratic gov- authorized in both the Russia and The Eastern Front, even saying it ernments, and return to an era of Global Magnitsky Acts. We are in a now, before my colleagues in the Sen- power politics in which brute strength much different place than we were ate, the phrase seems almost surreal rather than the rule of law governs when these tools were originally envis- and harkens back to a bygone era in global interactions. aged nearly 10 years ago. which the Cold War dominated our po- China has adopted a similar, albeit The administration is mandated to litical landscape. more subtle and increasingly aggres- update the Magnitsky Act’s list annu- The first time I visited Ukraine was sive, strategy in Asia, with an over- ally, with there being a deadline in De- in 1989—1989—as part of an agricultural arching goal of displacing American cember that sometimes slips into Janu- exchange program. The Soviet Union global leadership. Thus, it is more im- ary. Now it is already March, and we was on the verge of collapse, and the portant than ever for the United States have yet to see any new designations spirit of independence, freedom, and to work by, with, and through our al- under the law that the late Mr. self-determination was gaining steam. lies around the world to ensure a fu- Nemtsov himself called the most pro- My gracious Ukrainian hosts didn’t ture in which our values of freedom, Russian law ever adopted in a foreign want to discuss farming. It was an ag- the rule of law, human rights, and free legislature. While the law has been ricultural exchange, but they didn’t markets prevail for generations to lauded by Russian democrats, it is want to discuss farming. They wanted come. rightly despised by those like Vladimir to know what it was like to be an Putin who abuse and steal from the American. They wanted to know what Today freedom’s frontier runs American people. it was like to have freedom and be through the line of contact in eastern Recall that it was at the Helsinki independent. Ukraine. We must never turn our backs summit late last summer between the Just like the oppressive yoke of on a people yearning for the same free- leaders of Russia and the United States authoritarianism dominated Ukraine doms we enjoy in the United States. of America—perhaps the grandest stage in 1989, it once again threatens a people Doing so not only legitimizes the ac- in U.S.-Russian relations in a decade— who have fought hard to create a na- tions of thugs—yes, thugs—around the where Mr. Putin himself requested that tion of laws accountable to its people world but will inevitably threaten our his investigators be able to depose U.S. and as champions of human dignity, own rights and freedoms tomorrow, officials most closely associated with free markets, and democratic values. which many of us take for granted passing and implementing the With our help, Ukraine has managed to today.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:43 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04MR6.011 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S1616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 4, 2019 We are Americans, and we will al- that day across the slab that was left what is necessary to help those fine ways answer the call to preserve free- of the little church my parents at- people. dom while reaching out a hand to those tended when I was born, walking across In the face of all of these terrible who are fighting to achieve it. with President Clinton. It is unbeliev- tragedies, the thing that gives me hope I yield the floor. able to witness that kind of damage. is the strength of my fellow Alabam- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Jacksonville, AL, is still rebuilding ians. They are an amazing—amazing— ator from Alabama is recognized. after a tornado severely damaged their citizenry. From one end of the State to TORNADOES IN ALABAMA city last year, including the campus of the other, they are amazing people who Mr. JONES. Mr. President, people Jacksonville State University. Last see tragedy, but they build on that across the country and around the fall, Hurricane Michael ravaged our tragedy. Yet they never lose hope. world today have seen the images of farmlands in the Wiregrass in South Even though an event like this can be the terrible devastation left by torna- Alabama, destroying cotton crops that incredibly difficult, I have seen the re- does that touched down in Lee County, were ready for harvest and 30-year-old solve of the people of Alabama, and I AL. timber. Yesterday’s tornadoes touched know that we will be able to rise and Lee County is home to Auburn Uni- down at a time when North Alabama is rebuild. versity, and so many of the wonderful already dealing with historic flooding Thank you. constituents there have suffered might- in Cherokee County. TRIBUTE TO RICHARD C. SHELBY ily over the last 24 hours. As of right I mentioned, it just seems all too Mr. President, I will conclude my re- now, we know 23 people have lost their often these have a personal note. As I marks on that, but I would like to take lives—23—and as we speak, rescue checked in with my staff last night, I one other moment. teams and first responders are still out realized that two of my staffers who At this point, I want to take this op- searching for others who may have are with me on the floor today, Garrett portunity to congratulate my friend been hurt. We pray that we have seen and Michael, also are from that area. and my Senate colleague RICHARD the last of the loss of life, but that is to They also are concerned. It is a hor- SHELBY. be determined. rible situation to be this far away, Yesterday, Sunday, March 2, he be- Already, this is one of the deadliest knowing what is going on in your came the longest serving Alabama Sen- storms in our State’s history, and Lou- hometown and not knowing whether ator in history, beating the record of ise and I want to offer our most sincere your loved ones are in the path of that the late-Senator John Sparkman, who condolences to all of those who have destruction. was a Vice Presidential nominee. been affected by this horrible event. Alabama, however, is a resilient Senator SHELBY’s legacy in Alabama The youngest victim we know of was place, and we have an incredibly capa- is unparalleled, beginning over in the only 6 years old. My heart goes out to ble disaster preparedness and response House of Representatives, when he was all the folks who have lost loved ones, agency, one that works around the first elected to this body in the elec- who suffered damage to their homes clock when needed, but given all we tion of 1986, taking office in January of and their businesses, and I ask that ev- have faced over the past year, we will 1986. He is leaving a remarkable mark eryone pray for their comfort and heal- still need help. While there is much yet on Alabama every day that he is in the ing. to be done in the immediate aftermath U.S. Senate. I also thank the courageous first re- of this storm, we know a full recovery There are so many things that the sponders who put their lives on the line will take a great deal of time and re- people of Alabama are thankful for. I time and again to help folks in need. sources. can assure you, I am both thankful and Our rescue crews are working around So I am here tonight to ask my col- honored to be in the Senate with him the clock, and we are so grateful to leagues in the Senate to stand ready to and to serve alongside him. them for the work they do every day help Lee County rebuild and heal. Dis- Thank you. but especially on days like today and asters will strike all of our commu- I yield the floor. yesterday after tragedies like these nities at some point or another, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- strike. These are our friends and neigh- that makes it all the more important ator from Georgia is recognized. bors who step up in the wake of dis- that we work together when they do. Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I ask aster to help their community, some- To the folks in Lee County, AL, who unanimous consent to be recognized for times—sometimes—while struggling have lost everything and who have lost 2 minutes. with the tragedy on a very personal loved ones in this disaster, I am in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without level themselves. with you for the long haul. I promise objection, it is so ordered. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-fa- you that. I know things will never be TORNADOES IN ALABAMA AND GEORGIA miliar sight in Alabama. We have seen the same for many folks, but I do Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I am our fair share of natural disasters. On a promise that I will do everything I can from Georgia. Last night in Georgia, single day in 2011, an estimated 60 tor- to help. Alabama, and throughout the South- nadoes devastated so many towns and I have already been working with east, one of the worst tornadoes went cities, including Cullman, Hackleburg, Senators PERDUE, ISAKSON, and others through that has ever gone through in Pratt City, and Tuscaloosa, killing to secure disaster funding for the 2018 history. over 200 people. All of these have a way storms that hit the Southeast last Twenty-three Alabamians were killed of being personal. year. We are hoping that we can get an last night; a number of homes in Geor- That day was especially personal for agreement on that bill very soon and gia were wiped out and ruined. I don’t my wife, Louise, who is from Cullman. get it onto the President’s desk so think we had a death, but they had 23 I was out of town that day attending a those farmers can be ready for the next in Alabama. The tragedies we are hav- judicial conference and called her as planting season that they are about to ing in the Southeast continue to rise. she was watching on television how her go into. In a few weeks, we are going to ask town was being destroyed, debris flying In the days ahead, I am going to be the Senate to pass a disaster bill to re- everywhere, and she could barely working closely with colleagues here in instate some of the agricultural money speak. She can still barely speak about the Senate to secure Federal disaster for the last 2 years for our pecan crop, it today. As U.S. attorney, in April of funding that includes Lee County, AL, our blueberry crop, and others. 1998, I saw firsthand the devastating because, despite the fact that we are in On behalf of the people of Georgia, I damage to the Oak Grove and the early stages, it is easy to see from just want to say that we are having a Edgewater communities, where 32 peo- the photographs and the videos of the tough time. Our agricultural commu- ple lost their lives. That destruction in devastation that they will need it. nity is in the most difficult time it Edgewater was especially personal to We have been in touch with Governor could possibly be. We are going to ask me because that is where my grand- Ivey and other local officials about how the Senate to work with us to find ap- parents lived for so many years and we in the Senate can best help. As the propriations that would make sense to where my parents lived when I was dust settles, we will be down there to bring back those pecan and blueberry first born. I can remember walking try to make sure that our offices do farmers in Georgia, Alabama, and

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We want all Burr Hyde-Smith Sasse and social safeguards, and against Capito Inhofe Scott (FL) abuses by Honduran security forces. of the people in Georgia and Alabama Cassidy Isakson Scott (SC) Collins Johnson Nobody has been punished for any of to know that our prayers go out to Shelby Cornyn Kennedy those other, similar, crimes. them. We will do everything we can to Sullivan Cotton Lankford I did not know Berta Caceres, but I make them right. Thune Cramer Lee knew of her. I remember when she was Thank you. Crapo McConnell Tillis Cruz McSally Toomey awarded the prestigious Goldman Envi- I yield back my time. Daines Moran Wicker ronmental Prize. I remember the dis- I suggest the absence of a quorum. Enzi Paul Young gust and outrage I felt when I learned The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ernst Perdue that she had been murdered. clerk will call the roll. NAYS—43 I remember thinking that whoever The legislative clerk proceeded to Baldwin Hassan Rosen would murder Berta Caceres, a char- call the roll. Bennet Hirono Schatz ismatic leader who was recognized not Blumenthal Jones Schumer only in her native country but around Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I ask Booker Kaine Shaheen Cantwell King the world, must have been confident unanimous consent that the order for Smith that they would never see the inside of the quorum call be rescinded. Cardin Klobuchar Stabenow Carper Leahy Tester a jail cell, because in Honduras only a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Casey Manchin Udall small fraction of homicides, not to Coons Markey objection, it is so ordered. Van Hollen Cortez Masto Menendez mention other violent crimes, ever re- Warner Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I yield Duckworth Merkley sults in conviction. Impunity and the Warren Durbin Murphy back the remainder of our time and Whitehouse corruption that enables it is a way of call the previous question. Feinstein Murray life there. Gillibrand Peters Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Harris Reed It was no surprise that in the days and weeks after Berta Caceres was to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the NOT VOTING—5 Senate the pending cloture motion, murdered, the Honduran police tried to Brown Murkowski Sinema which the clerk will state. cover it up. It was only because of Heinrich Sanders international pressure, including by The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this the U.S. Embassy, that the fraudulent CLOTURE MOTION vote, the yeas are 52, the nays are 43. ‘‘investigation’’ did not end there, as so We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- The motion is agreed to. often happens in Honduras when the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the ORDER OF BUSINESS victim is not someone of notoriety. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I Eventually, last November, after move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- ask unanimous consent that notwith- what seemed like interminable foot nation of Allison Jones Rushing, of North dragging, a trial resulted in the convic- Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge standing the provisions of rule XXII, all postclosure time on the Rushing tion of seven of those involved. That for the Fourth Circuit. was a significant achievement, consid- Mitch McConnell, David Perdue, Mike nomination be considered expired at 4 Crapo, Johnny Isakson, John Cornyn, p.m. on Tuesday, March 5; further, that ering that absent international pres- Pat Roberts, James M. Inhofe, Thom if confirmed, the motion to reconsider sure Berta Caceres’s case would have Tillis, Roger F. Wicker, Lindsey Gra- be considered made and laid upon the faded from memory like all the others. ham, Roy Blunt, John Thune, John table and the President be immediately That trial also implicated top officials Boozman, John Barrasso, James E. notified of the Senate’s action. of the hydroelectric company DESA, Risch, Richard Burr, John Hoeven. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- one of whom is still awaiting trial 3 The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- LIVAN). Without objection, it is so or- years later. imous consent, the mandatory quorum dered. I was a prosecutor before I became a call has been waived. Senator. I prosecuted many murder cases. While premeditated murder is a The question is, Is it the sense of the LEGISLATIVE SESSION horrific crime, it is often relatively Senate that the debate on the nomina- f easy to prove. In Berta Caceres’s case, tion of Allison Jones Rushing, of North there was a lot of evidence. So to those Carolina, to be United States Circuit MORNING BUSINESS who ask why, 3 years later, we are still Judge for the Fourth Circuit, shall be Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I waiting for justice, I think the answer brought to a close? ask unanimous consent that the Sen- is obvious. There are powerful forces The yeas and nays are mandatory ate proceed to legislative session for a within the Honduran Government who under the rule. period of morning business, with Sen- are beyond the reach of the Honduran The clerk will call the roll. ators permitted to speak therein for up justice system, and the attorney gen- The legislative clerk called the roll. to 10 minutes each. eral recognizes that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. THUNE. The following Senator is So today, 3 years later, there are objection, it is so ordered. necessarily absent: the Senator from some who conceived of, or knew of, the Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI). f plan to murder Berta Caceres who have not been charged. The question, 3 years Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the REMEMBERING BERTA CACERES later, is when will they be charged? Senator from Ohio (Mr. BROWN), the Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, 3 years When will they be brought to justice? Senator from New Mexico (Mr. HEIN- ago yesterday, Berta Caceres, an indig- Neither I nor the world have forgot- RICH), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. enous rights activist in Honduras who ten Berta Caceres. Our desire to see SANDERS), and the Senator from Ari- had been a vocal opponent of the con- justice done in her case is as strong zona (Ms. SINEMA) are necessarily ab- struction of a hydroelectric dam that today as it was 3 years ago not only be- sent. threatened the territory of the Lenka cause of the importance it has for her The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there people, was murdered in her home. family and her community, but for the any other Senators in the Chamber de- That cowardly crime, about which I larger cause of justice in Honduras. Im- siring to vote? have spoken many times, was the cul- punity is a powerful, evil force, but I The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 52, mination of years of harassment and believe the whole truth about this nays 43, as follows: threats against her life, and it was by crime will eventually be known.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:44 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G04MR6.015 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S1618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 4, 2019 Beyond Berta Caceres’s case, the cen- ities to make the National Guard a port, RI, with a masters of arts in na- tral question is whether the Honduran ready, capable force for operations tional security strategy. Government is serious about fighting both in the homeland and overseas. His sea duty assignments include the corruption that permeates not only As the Chief of the programs division tours on the USS England, CG 22, and the justice system, but practically in the National Guard Bureau Office of the USS Bonhomme Richard, LHD 6, as every crevice of Honduran society and Legislative Liaison from April 2017 to a plank owner, where he received the Government. February 2019, Colonel Bryan per- Surface Navy Association’s Arleigh A government that is serious about formed his duties deftly. His strategic- Burke award for Operational Excel- fighting corruption would enact the level thinking and foresight contrib- lence. He also served as executive offi- plea bargaining law that has lan- uted to the completion of numerous cer aboard the USS Cleveland, LPD 7, guished for years, without which it is high-level engagements between the during Operations Iraqi Freedom and extremely difficult to investigate and National Guard and Congress. He was Enduring Freedom as part of Amphib- prosecute crimes involving top public vital in the establishment of the first ious Task Force West. officials or corporate executives. ever National Guard liaison office in More recently, JR commanded the A government that is serious about the Senate, greatly increasing the com- mighty USS Makin Island, LHD 8, the fighting corruption would put an ab- munication between the National first Navy ship with hybrid electric rupt end to legislation referred to as Guard and Congress. propulsion, where he completed a suc- the ‘‘impunity pact.’’ That legislation Colonel Bryan is a 1990 graduate of cessful deployment to 5th and 7th would bar the attorney general from the U.S. Air Force Academy, with mas- Fleet. He also commanded USS Ponce, bringing charges against someone for ters from The Ohio State University, AFSB 15, as the Navy’s first dedicated stealing public funds until the Supreme and a law degree from the University of afloat forward staging base perma- Auditing Tribunal, whose members are Virginia. He has served as a KC–135 nently deployed to Fifth Fleet. all loyal to the President, has inves- Pilot, professor at the School of Ad- JR’s overseas experience is just as tigated and ruled on the alleged theft. vanced Air and Space Studies, air team impressive. He served as the U.S. Euro- It is a transparent attempt to ensure leader in the National Guard Bureau, pean Command J3 chief of staff and that cases of public corruption are Office of Legislative Liaison, and as a branch head for the crisis action group never prosecuted. division chief at the Air National during Operations Odyssey Dawn and A government that is serious about Guard Readiness Center. Unified Protector. He commanded Mar- fighting corruption would support After serving in his latest role for the itime Expeditionary Security Squad- strengthening the Mission to Support past 2 years, Colonel Bryan will retire ron Six, where he led over 600 Active the Fight against Corruption and Im- at the end of the month. Ian, his sup- and Reserve sailors on worldwide secu- punity, not seek to ‘‘renegotiate’’ its portive wife Emily, and their two chil- rity missions that included the USNS mandate to eliminate or substantially dren have sacrificed much as a family Comfort Theater Security Cooperation weaken its investigative authority. in service to our Nation. I join my col- missions throughout South America. The Honduran Government, which leagues today in congratulating Colo- He served as commander Task Unit professes to be a partner of the United nel Bryan on his well-earned retire- Northern Arabian Gulf on the Iraq Al States in fighting corruption, is not ment and in expressing our gratitude Basrah, ABOT, and Khor al-Amaya, doing any of these things. The inescap- for his selfless service.∑ KAAOT, oil terminals point defense able truth is that it is not serious f mission, Panama and Suez Canal Em- barked Security Team transits, and about fighting corruption, which is ap- TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN JON ‘‘JR’’ Operation Vigilant Mariner in Rota, parent to anyone who is not easily RODGERS fooled. Spain. Until that changes and until all ∑ Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I want to thank JR for his almost 30 those involved in the murder of Berta today I honor one of my constituents, years of loyal service to this Nation. Caceres are brought to justice and CAPT Jon ‘‘JR’’ Rodgers of the U.S. He has made a lasting and significant until Hondurans who speak out against Navy, who is retiring in June after contribution to the U.S. Navy and our corruption and impunity are no longer three decades of dedicated service to Nation. I wish him, his wife, and their vilified and attacked, the amount of our great Nation. JR has spent the last daughter all the best as they begin this assistance we provide to the Honduran 2 years of his career serving the U.S. new chapter in their live.∑ Government will be far less than it Congress as the Navy’s Deputy Chief of f would otherwise be. Legislative Affairs. In this role, JR maintained oversight of the Navy team REMEMBERING WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ f that provides Members and committees MURRAY ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS of Congress with information con- ∑ Mr. COONS. Mr. President, today, it cerning the programs of the Depart- is with a heavy heart that I wish to ment of the Navy. recognize the life and legacy of William TRIBUTE TO COLONEL IAN BRYAN JR’s Tennessee roots run deep. The ‘‘Bill’’ Murray, a tremendous advocate ∑ Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, son of an air traffic control chief, he for kidney disease patients in my home today I honor Col. Ian Bryan of the began life in Humbolt, TN, married his State of Delaware. This week, advo- Tennessee Air National Guard for his beautiful wife Sherry Masters from cates from across the country will outstanding service to our country and Celina, TN, and plans to return to our travel to Washington, DC, to meet with congratulate him on his retirement great State once his naval service has their congressional representatives, from the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Bryan ended. share their stories, and ask that we re- has worked closely with me, the Appro- This patriot’s naval career began by main committed to investing in kidney priations Committee, and across Cap- enlisting as a nuclear trained elec- disease research. itol Hill to inform and advise Congress tronics technician until receiving an Like Bill, who became involved with so that we may ensure a strong and NROTC scholarship to Cornell Univer- the National Kidney Foundation and ready National Guard. He has also sity. He graduated with a bachelor’s of the kidney disease community in 2014, helped the Pentagon work more pro- science degree in agriculture engineer- many patients, family members, and ductively with Congress, promoting a ing technologies and received his com- caregivers throughout the country will strong national defense. mission as a surface warfare officer in meet with their legislators and govern- Colonel Bryan has distinguished him- 1990. JR continued his education by at- ment officials to increase awareness of self through his professional character tending the National Defense Univer- and improve policies focusing on kid- and dedication to serving this Nation sity, graduating with honors from the ney disease. in the military for over 25 years. He Industrial College of the Armed Forces I am proud to say that Bill made has done so selflessly. He has quietly, with a masters of science degree in na- being involved with the National Kid- but tenaciously advocated for the Chief tional resource strategy. He also at- ney Foundation a family event, often of the National Guard Bureau’s prior- tended the Naval War College in New- bringing his partner Linda, daughter-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:44 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04MR6.018 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE March 4, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1619 in-law Danielle, grandson Emerson, sis- hire 130 new employees over the next 3 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ter Michelle, nieces, friends, and others years. Hog Technologies is an incred- COMMUNICATIONS to as many events as possible. ible American industrial success story. The following communications were Bill worked tirelessly to increase Having remained local, Hog Tech- laid before the Senate, together with awareness about kidney disease in nologies constructs their machines in accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Delaware, spending time volunteering the United States and continues to uments, and were referred as indicated: at local events, helping with commu- support Florida’s economy. EC–462. A communication from the Air nity health screenings, and organizing In addition to supporting the local Force Federal Register Public Liaison Offi- support for World Kidney Day. True to Stuart community, Hog Technologies cer, Department of the Air Force, Depart- character, even in his death, he helped has financed a large portion of the con- ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to those in need by being a deceased donor struction of a home for underprivileged law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sale to the for patients waiting for organ trans- children in India. In 2017, James was Public’’ (RIN0701–AA83) received in the Of- plants. As my family, staff, and I ex- awarded the Stuart/Martin County fice of the President of the Senate on Feb- tend our deepest sympathies to all ruary 28, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Chamber of Commerce Business Person Services. those who had the privilege of knowing of the Year. Mr. Crocker has also re- EC–463. A communication from the Air Bill, I take comfort in knowing that cently followed his creative passion Force Federal Register Public Liaison Offi- his impact, passion, and determination and began authoring children’s books cer, Department of the Air Force, Depart- will continue to bring hope to the kid- that aim to teach children leadership ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to ney disease community for years to skills. Hog Technologies and their em- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delivery of come.∑ ployees are very involved in their com- Personnel to United States Civilian Authori- ties for Trial’’ (RIN0701–AA85) received in f munity and pride themselves on chari- the Office of the President of the Senate on table endeavors. Annually, they par- RECOGNIZING HOG TECHNOLOGIES February 28, 2019; to the Committee on ticipate in the Toys for Tots holiday Armed Services. ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair- gift drive and in local parades where EC–464. A communication from the Air man of the Committee on Small Busi- they drive their machines through the Force Federal Register Public Liaison Offi- ness and Entrepreneurship, each week I streets of Stuart. cer, Department of the Air Force, Depart- recognize a small business that exem- Hog Technologies is an outstanding ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to plifies the value of hard work and the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Visual In- example of a Florida manufacturing formation Documentation Program’’ storied American entrepreneurial spir- success story. In true American fash- it. It is my privilege to honor a Florida (RIN0701–AA86) received in the Office of the ion, James and the team at Hog saw a President of the Senate on February 28, 2019; small business that exemplifies what it problem and created a solution. They to the Committee on Armed Services. means to overcome adversity and to have seen incredible success, while re- EC–465. A communication from the Acting succeed as both a company and as a maining committed to supporting Stu- Director, Office of Management and Budget, community leader. Today, I recognize art and its surrounding communities. I Executive Office of the President, transmit- Hog Technologies, of Stuart, FL, as the would like to congratulate Mr. James ting, pursuant to law, a report on appropria- tions legislation within seven days of enact- Senate Small Business of the Week. Crocker and the entire team at Hog Previously known as Waterblasting ment; to the Committee on the Budget. Technologies on being named the Sen- EC–466. A communication from the Assist- Technologies until a rebranding effort ate Small Business of the Week. I wish ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), last year, Hog Technologies has grown them good luck and look forward to transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- significantly since its founding in 1988. watching their continued growth and ative to the Kentucky River Locks and Dams Founder and chief executive officer, success.∑ 1, 2, 3, and 4, Disposition Study and Inte- James P. Crocker, bought a single pres- grated Environmental Assessment; to the sure washer from a friend and began f Committee on Environment and Public knocking on doors to find work. Since MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Works. EC–467. A communication from the White then, Hog Technologies has been a one- At 3:02 p.m., a message from the House Liaison, Department of Education, of-a-kind entrepreneurial success story House of Representatives, delivered by transmitting, pursuant to law, four (4) re- that has revolutionized an entire in- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, ports relative to vacancies Department of dustry. announced that the House has passed Education, received in the Office of the After discovering the niche industry the following bill, in which it requests President of the Senate on February 28, 2019; to the Committee on Health, Education, of paint removal, James took a leap of the concurrence of the Senate: faith and bought a 10,000-psi water- Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1112. An act to amend chapter 44 of blasting machine. Soon, Hog Tech- EC–468. A communication from the White title 18, United States Code, to strengthen House Liaison, Department of Education, nologies was being awarded major con- the background check procedures to be fol- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- tracts for their services. After years of lowed before a Federal firearms licensee may ative to a vacancy in the position of Inspec- success in this field, Hog Technologies transfer a firearm to a person who is not tor General, Department of Education, re- expanded to create fully functioning such a licensee. ceived in the Office of the President of the models of a makeshift water-blasting f Senate on February 28, 2019; to the Com- vehicle. In 1997, the Original Stripe Hog mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and MEASURES PLACED ON THE was developed, effectively changing the Pensions. CALENDAR EC–469. A communication from the Chair- landscape of the hydroblasting indus- man of the Occupational Safety and Health try. The following bills were read the sec- Review Commission, transmitting, pursuant Today, Hog Technologies holds more ond time, and placed on the calendar: to law, the Commission’s Buy American Act than 20 patents, has products operating S. 617. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Report for fiscal year 2018; to the Committee in 56 countries worldwide, and is a enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- world leader in marking removal and provisions, to provide disaster tax relief, and fairs. pavement maintenance. Through for other purposes. EC–470. A communication from the Board strong investments in research and de- H.R. 8. An act to require a background Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm check for every firearm sale. Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- velopment, Hog has a diverse line of f ant to law, the Administration’s Fiscal Year products, ranging from rubber and 2018 Federal Information Security Manage- paint removal, to pavement marking MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ment Act (FISMA) and Privacy Management equipment and machines, to industrial The following bill was read the first Report; to the Committee on Homeland Se- curity and Governmental Affairs. vacuums and hydro-excavators. In 2012, time: the team at Hog Technologies cal- EC–471. A communication from the Direc- culated that, over a period of 13 years, H.R. 1112. An act to amend chapter 44 of tor of the Office of Financial Reporting and title 18, United States Code, to strengthen Internal Controls, Office of the Chief Finan- they have placed more units worldwide the background check procedures to be fol- cial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Ad- than their five largest competitors lowed before a Federal firearms licensee may ministration, Department of Commerce, combined. With international success, transfer a firearm to a person who is not transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- they continue to expand by looking to such a licensee. tled ‘‘FY 2018 Agency Financial Report’’; to

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A communication from the Assist- related to the State of Israel and politics in of free speech and civil debate, particularly ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative the Middle East; and on college campuses, and further encourage Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Whereas, Leaders of the Boycott, Divest- university and college administrations to ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘The ment, and Sanctions movement say their curb any impediments to free speech and any Department of Justice Freedom of Informa- goal is to eliminate Israel as the home of the abridgment of free speech on campus by any tion Act 2018 Litigation and Compliance Re- Jewish people, and signs and messaging at individuals or groups, and urge them to take port,’’ and the Uniform Resource Locator anti-Israel rallies have adopted the Boycott, disciplinary action against all students, fac- (URL) for all federal agencies’ Freedom of Divestment, and Sanctions movement’s ulty, and administrators who engage in ac- Information Act reports; to the Committee theme slogan, ‘‘Palestine forever, Israel tions that abridge free speech on campus in on the Judiciary. Never Ever’’ meaning that the State of Israel violation of the First Amendment to the EC–473. A communication from the Presi- would cease to exist, falsely denying the Constitution of the United States; and be it dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- Jewish people’s and Israel’s historical con- further suant to law, a report on the continuation of nection to its ancient home in the Land of Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of the national emergency with respect to Cuba Israel, including the present day State of Representatives transmit duly authenticated and of the emergency authority relating to Israel, and Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, copies of this resolution to the President of the regulation of the anchorage and move- which were the heartland of the ancient na- the United States, the Speaker and Clerk of ment of vessels, as amended; to the Com- tions of Israel and Judah; and the United States House of Representatives, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Whereas, Ohio’s elected representatives the President and Secretary of the United tation. who defend the inalienable right to free States Senate, the Chancellor of Higher Edu- speech understand that the goals and activi- cation and each of the nine members of the f ties of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Ohio Board of Regents, the provosts and PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS campaigns in Ohio are harmful to the State’s chairpersons of the boards of trustees of all Ohio public and private colleges and univer- The following petitions and memo- relationships with Ohio’s Jewish citizens, with Ohio’s non-Jewish citizens who support sities, and the Israeli Embassy in Wash- rials were laid before the Senate and the State of Israel and the Jewish people, ington, D.C., for transmission to the proper were referred or ordered to lie on the and with the Jewish homeland, Israel, and authorities in the State of Israel. table as indicated: have a deleterious impact on the educational POM–8. A resolution adopted by the House POM–7. A concurrent resolution adopted environment; and of Representatives of the State of Michigan Whereas, The Boycott, Divestment, and by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio urging the United States Congress to grant Sanctions campaign’s call for academic boy- condemning the Boycott, Divestment, and additional authority to the Federal Commu- cotts has been condemned by many of our Sanctions movement and the increasing nications Commission allowing for the Com- nation’s largest academic associations, over incidences of anti-Semitism; to the Com- mission to stop unwanted robocalls and ‘‘call two hundred fifty university presidents, and mittee on Foreign Relations. spoofing’’; to the Committee on Commerce, many other leading scholars as a violation of HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10 Science, and Transportation. the bedrock principle of academic freedom; Whereas, The citizens of the State of Ohio and HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 386 have a history of standing against bigotry, Whereas, The members of the General As- Whereas, Receipt of unwanted telephone oppression, discrimination, and injustice; sembly condemn all groups, including white calls is the most frequent complaint received and nationalist, neo-Nazi, and national socialist by the Federal Communications Commission Whereas, Ohio and Israel have a long his- groups, that promote hatred, religious perse- (FCC) from consumers nationwide. Unwanted tory of friendship and are great allies in sup- cution, or violence towards others: Now calls include automated telemarketing or so- port of each other’s interests; and therefore be it licitation calls that deliver a recorded mes- Whereas, The State of Israel, the only de- Resolved, That the members of the General sage (also known as robocalls); and mocracy in the Middle East, is the greatest Assembly condemn the international Boy- Whereas, Recently, these robocalls have friend and ally of the United States in the cott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement been combined with a process called ‘‘spoof- Middle East; and and its activities in Ohio for legitimizing ing’’ in which the call appears to originate Whereas, Ohio is committed to increasing anti-Semitism and for seeking to undermine from a local, often legitimate, number to the ties and interactions in business, govern- the Jewish people’s right to self-determina- trick consumers into answering the call. As ment, the arts, culture, and education be- tion, which they are fulfilling in the State of technology continues to evolve, the number tween the State of Ohio and the State of Israel; and be it further of robocalls and spoofing continues to grow; Israel, further strengthening the historic Resolved, That the members of the General and ties between our State and that country; and Assembly condemn activities that con- Whereas, Under the federal Truth in Caller Whereas, Ties between Ohio’s and Israel’s tribute directly or indirectly to the denial, ID Act, individuals are prohibited from academic, research, business, and nonprofit violation, or delegitimization of any people’s transmitting misleading or inaccurate caller communities are both robust and long- academic freedom, including, but not limited ID information with the intent to defraud, standing; and to, promotion of academic boycotts by the cause harm, or wrongly obtain anything of Whereas, The elected representatives of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions move- value. Although the FCC has initiated new Ohio recognize the importance of expressing ment against Israel; and be it further policy initiatives to combat illegal robocalls their unabridged support for the Jewish peo- Resolved, That the members of the General and ID spoofing, more needs to be done; and Whereas, Congress should pass legislation ple and the State of Israel’s right to exist Assembly consider the international Boy- to provide the FCC with the tools and re- and thrive, and their unabridged support for cott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement sources it needs to combat illegal and disrup- Israel’s right of self-defense; and and its agenda inherently antithetical and Whereas, There are increasing incidents of tive robocalls; and deeply damaging to the causes of peace, jus- Whereas, The FCC encourages consumers anti-Semitism around the world, including tice, equality, democracy, and human rights to file a complaint when an illegal call is re- across the United States and in Ohio, includ- for all peoples in the Middle East and in the ceived. Although the FCC uses social media ing desecration of Jewish religious sites; and United States; and be it further and the internet to reach consumers, the Whereas, The international Boycott, Di- Resolved, That we, the members of the FCC should use all means available to pro- vestment, and Sanctions movement is one of 132nd General Assembly of the State of Ohio, vide consumers with information needed to the main vehicles for legitimizing anti-Semi- reaffirm our support for the State of Israel, file a complaint; Now, therefore, be it tism on campus and advocating the elimi- recognize that the Jewish people are indige- Resolved by the House of Representatives, nation of the Jewish State; and nous to the land of Israel, condemn all at- That we urge the Congress of the United Whereas, Anti-Israel activities and activi- tacks on the people of Israel, support Israel’s States to grant additional authority to the ties promoting the Boycott, Divestment, and right to engage in lawful acts of self-defense, Federal Communications Commission allow- Sanctions movement against Israel are wide- and oppose all attempts to deny the legit- ing it to stop unwanted robocalls and ‘‘call spread in the State of Ohio, including on sev- imacy of Israel as a sovereign state; and be spoofing’’; and be it further eral university campuses and in other Ohio it further Resolved, That we urge the Federal Com- communities, and contribute to anti-Semitic Resolved, That we, the members of the munications Commission to educate the pub- and anti-Zionistic propaganda and threats to 132nd General Assembly of the State of Ohio, lic on how to report illegal telephone calls; both American and Israeli Jewish students, reaffirm our position that the trustees, ad- and be it further and result in deliberate interference with the ministrators, and educators at all levels in Resolved, That copies of this resolution be learning environment of all students; and our universities in Ohio, must take an active transmitted to the President of the United Whereas, The dramatic increase in Boy- stand against all anti-Semitic actions and States Senate, the Speaker of the United cott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign intimidation taken against Jewish students States House of Representatives, the mem- activities on college campuses around the on their campuses, whereby all students may bers of the Michigan congressional delega- country has resulted in increased animosity feel safe, and be safe, from harm due to these tion, and the chairman and commissioners of and intimidation against Jewish students, pernicious activities; and be it further the Federal Communications Commission.

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A concurrent resolution au- (Mr. BRAUN) and the Senator from New of Supervisors of Wyoming County, New thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added York memorializing opposition to any legis- the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to as cosponsors of S. 340, a bill to pro- lation which infringes upon the right of le- celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha mote competition in the market for gitimate firearm owners to keep and bear I; to the Committee on Rules and Adminis- arms; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tration. drugs and biological products by facili- tating the timely entry of lower-cost f f generic and biosimilar versions of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS those drugs and biological products. JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 9 S. 349 The following bills and joint resolu- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the tions were introduced, read the first name of the Senator from South Caro- name of the Senator from Delaware and second times by unanimous con- lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor sent, and referred as indicated: sponsor of S. 9, a bill to amend the Fed- of S. 349, a bill to require the Secretary By Mr. COTTON (for himself, Mr. eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to of Transportation to request nomina- BLUMENTHAL, Mr. JONES, Ms. WAR- clarify the Food and Drug Administra- tions for, and make determinations re- REN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. DAINES, and tion’s jurisdiction over certain tobacco garding, roads to be designated under Mrs. HYDE-SMITH): products, and to protect jobs and small the national scenic byways program, S. 639. A bill to require the Secretary of businesses involved in the sale, manu- and for other purposes. the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- facturing and distribution of tradi- S. 456 tion of the centennial of the establishment tional and premium cigars. At the request of Mr. REED, the name of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban S. 78 of the Senator from Massachusetts Affairs. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a cosponsor By Mr. KENNEDY: name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. of S. 456, a bill to provide for the ad- S. 640. A bill to amend title XVIII of the RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. justment of status of certain nationals Social Security Act to require pharmacy-ne- 78, a bill to ensure a complete analysis of Liberia to that of lawful permanent gotiated price concessions to be included in of the potential impacts of rules on residents, and for other purposes. negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under small entities. S. 500 part D of the Medicare program, and for S. 83 ARNER other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- At the request of Mr. W , the nance. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. By Mr. GARDNER: name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 641. A bill to update the map of, and RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. 500, a bill to amend title 54, United modify the maximum acreage available for 83, a bill to amend section 203 of Public States Code, to establish, fund, and inclusion in, the Yucca House National Law 94–305 to ensure proper authority provide for the use of amounts in a Na- Monument; to the Committee on Energy and for the Office of Advocacy of the Small tional Park Service Legacy Restora- Natural Resources. Business Administration, and for other tion Fund to address the maintenance By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself and purposes. backlog of the National Park Service, Mrs. BLACKBURN): S. 642. A bill to award a Congressional Gold S. 164 and for other purposes. Medal to Master Sergeant Rodrick ‘‘Roddie’’ At the request of Mr. DAINES, the S. 518 Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the during World War II; to the Committee on MERKLEY) and the Senator from Dela- names of the Senator from Maryland Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ware (Mr. COONS) were added as cospon- (Mr. VAN HOLLEN) and the Senator By Mr. PAUL: sors of S. 164, a bill to amend title 10, from North Dakota (Mr. CRAMER) were S. 643. A bill to require all new legal per- United States Code, to remove the pro- added as cosponsors of S. 518, a bill to manent residents to pay an additional fee, which shall be used for improving immigra- hibition on eligibility for TRICARE amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- tions and enhancing the security of the Reserve Select of members of the re- rity Act to provide for Medicare cov- United States border; to the Committee on serve components of the Armed Forces erage of certain lymphedema compres- the Judiciary. who are eligible to enroll in a health sion treatment items as items of dura- By Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and benefits plan under chapter 89 of title ble medical equipment. Mr. ALEXANDER): 5, United States Code. S. 523 S. 644. A bill to direct the Secretary of Ag- S. 203 At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the riculture to release certain reversionary in- terests of the United States in and to a par- At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the name of the Senator from California cel of land located in Henderson, Tennessee; names of the Senator from Nebraska (Ms. HARRIS) was added as a cosponsor to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, (Mrs. FISCHER) and the Senator from of S. 523, a bill to direct the Secretary and Forestry. Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as of Health and Human Services to de- By Mr. PAUL (for himself and Mr. cosponsors of S. 203, a bill to amend the velop a national strategic action plan UDALL): Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- and program to assist health profes- S.J. Res. 12. A joint resolution to withdraw manently extend the railroad track sionals and systems in preparing for all United States Armed Forces from Af- maintenance credit, and for other pur- and responding to the public health ef- ghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. poses. fects of climate change, and for other S. 211 purposes. f At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the S. 567 SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the name SENATE RESOLUTIONS SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of of the Senator from Missouri (Mr. The following concurrent resolutions S. 211, a bill to amend the Victims of HAWLEY) was added as a cosponsor of S. and Senate resolutions were read, and Crime Act of 1984 to secure urgent re- 567, a bill clarifying that it is United referred (or acted upon), as indicated: sources vital to Indian victims of States policy to recognize Israel’s sov- By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. crime, and for other purposes. ereignty over the Golan Heights. DAINES, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. S. 266 S. 622 HARRIS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DURBIN, At the request of Mr. REED, the name At the request of Mr. JONES, the Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. of the Senator from California (Mrs. names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. WARREN, Mrs. FEIN- FEINSTEIN) was added as a cosponsor of BROWN), the Senator from Michigan STEIN, Mr. CARPER, and Mr. ISAKSON): S. 266, a bill to provide for the long- (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from S. Res. 92. A resolution designating the term improvement of public school fa- Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) were added first week of April 2019 as ‘‘National Asbes- tos Awareness Week’’; considered and agreed cilities, and for other purposes. as cosponsors of S. 622, a bill to amend to. S. 340 title 10, United States Code, to repeal By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the the requirement for reduction of sur- HIRONO): names of the Senator from Indiana vivor annuities under the Survivor

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PER, and Mr. ISAKSON) submitted the f S. 627 following resolution; which was consid- ered and agreed to: At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- S. RES. 92 names of the Senator from New York TION 8—AUTHORIZING THE USE Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are in- (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from OF EMANCIPATION HALL IN THE visible and cannot be smelled or tasted; CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER FOR Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were added as Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbes- cosponsors of S. 627, a bill to promote tos fibers can cause significant damage; AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE the economic security and safety of Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer BIRTHDAY OF KING KAMEHA- MEHA I survivors of domestic violence, dating (such as mesothelioma), asbestosis, and other health problems; Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. violence, sexual assault, or stalking, Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related dis- and for other purposes. eases can take between 10 and 50 years to HIRONO) submitted the following con- present themselves; current resolution; which was referred S. 635 Whereas the projected life expectancy for to the Committee on Rules and Admin- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma istration: name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. is between 6 and 24 months; S. CON. RES. 8 Whereas little is known about late-stage Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- WARNER) was withdrawn as a cosponsor treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and resentatives concurring), of S. 635, a bill to restore statutory there is no cure for those diseases; rights to the people of the United Whereas early detection of asbestos-re- SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR lated diseases might give some patients in- EVENT TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY States from forced arbitration. OF KING KAMEHAMEHA I. creased treatment options and might im- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the prove the prognoses of those patients; (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in names of the Senator from Massachu- Whereas, although the consumption of as- the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be bestos within the United States has been used on June 11, 2019, for an event to cele- setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator brate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. from New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) substantially reduced, the United States continues to consume tons of the fibrous (b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations were added as cosponsors of S. 635, mineral each year for use in certain products for the conduct of the event described in sub- supra. throughout the United States; section (a) shall be carried out in accordance Whereas thousands of people in the United with such conditions as may be prescribed by S. 638 States have died from asbestos-related dis- the Architect of the Capitol. At the request of Mr. CARPER, the eases and thousands more die every year f names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. from those diseases; Whereas, although individuals continue to BROWN), the Senator from Massachu- be exposed to asbestos, safety measures re- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO setts (Mr. MARKEY) and the Senator lating to, and prevention of, asbestos expo- MEET from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added sure have significantly reduced the incidence Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of asbestos-related diseases and can further as cosponsors of S. 638, a bill to require have a request for one committee to the Administrator of the Environ- reduce the incidence of those diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the meet during today’s session of the Sen- mental Protection Agency to designate United States face significant asbestos expo- ate. It has the approval of the Majority per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as sure, which has been a cause of occupational and Minority leaders. hazardous substances under the Com- cancer; Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph prehensive Environmental Response, Whereas a significant percentage of all vic- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- Compensation, Liability Act of 1980, tims of asbestos-related diseases were ex- ate, the following committee is author- posed to asbestos on naval ships and in ship- and for other purposes. yards; ized to meet during today’s session of the Senate: S. CON. RES. 5 Whereas asbestos was used in the construc- tion of a significant number of office build- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the ings and public facilities built before 1975; The Committee on Foreign Relations names of the Senator from New Hamp- Whereas people in the small community of is authorized to meet during the ses- shire (Ms. HASSAN) and the Senator Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related sion of the Senate on Monday, March 4, diseases, including mesothelioma, at a sig- from Indiana (Mr. YOUNG) were added nificantly higher rate than people in the 2019, at 5 p.m., to conduct a hearing en- as cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 5, a con- United States as a whole; and titled ‘‘Status of the Global Magnitsky current resolution supporting the Whereas the designation of a ‘‘National As- Investigation related to the Khashoggi Local Radio Freedom Act. hbestos Awareness Week’’ will raise public Murder.’’ FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS In accordance with the appropriate provisions of law, the Secretary of the Senate herewith submits the following re- ports for standing committees of the Senate, certain joint committees of the Congress, delegations and groups, and select and special committees of the Senate, relating to expenses incurred in the performance of authorized foreign travel:

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Janae Brady: China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,169.00 ...... 1,169.00 Japan ...... Japanese yen ...... 2,028.39 ...... 2,028.39 Delegation Expenses: China ...... Renminbi ...... 854.24 ...... 854.24 Japan ...... Japanese yen ...... 634.26 ...... 634.26 Total ...... 3,197.39 ...... 1,488.50 ...... 4,685.89 SENATOR PAT ROBERTS, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Dec. 14, 2018.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRAVEL FROM OCT. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2018

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Mike Clementi: Italy ...... Euro ...... 140.00 ...... 140.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,035.12 ...... 1,035.12 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,560.00 ...... 1,560.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,023.04 ...... 11,023.04 Kathleen Hagan: Italy ...... Euro ...... 140.00 ...... 140.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,035.12 ...... 1,035.12 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,564.13 ...... 15,564.13 Senator Jerry Moran: Moldova ...... Leu ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 635.67 ...... 635.67 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 Donald Cutrell: Moldova ...... Leu ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 Allen Cutler: Chile ...... Peso ...... 881.00 ...... 881.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,471.83 ...... 13,471.83 Jean Toal Eisen: Chile ...... Peso ...... 881.00 ...... 881.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,511.83 ...... 13,511.83 Blaise Sheridan: Chile ...... Peso ...... 881.00 ...... 881.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,497.83 ...... 13,497.83 Amber Beck: France ...... Euro ...... 2,519.00 ...... 2,519.00 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 586.00 ...... 586.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,257.43 ...... 11,257.43 Jessica Berry: France ...... Euro ...... 2,519.00 ...... 2,519.00 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 586.00 ...... 586.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,257.43 ...... 11,257.43 Jennifer Eskra: France ...... Euro ...... 2,520.00 ...... 2,520.00 Hungary ...... Forint ...... 586.00 ...... 586.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,257.43 ...... 11,257.43 Carlisle Clarke: France ...... Euro ...... 2,353.00 ...... 2,353.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,293.84 ...... 2,293.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,279.33 ...... 17,279.33 Elizabeth King: France ...... Euro ...... 2,353.00 ...... 2,353.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,293.84 ...... 2,293.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,045.33 ...... 18,045.33 Patrick Carroll: France ...... Euro ...... 2,353.00 ...... 2,353.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,293.84 ...... 2,293.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,279.33 ...... 17,279.33 Dianne Nellor: France ...... Euro ...... 2,353.00 ...... 2,353.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,293.84 ...... 2,293.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,316.93 ...... 18,316.93 Adrienne Wojciechowski: France ...... Euro ...... 2,353.00 ...... 2,353.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,293.84 ...... 2,293.84 United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,316.93 ...... 18,316.93 Senator Lamar Alexander: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,983.39 ...... 1,983.39 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,169.00 ...... 1,169.00 Senator Richard Shelby: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,983.39 ...... 1,983.39 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,169.00 ...... 1,169.00 Senator John Kennedy: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,983.39 ...... 1,983.39 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,169.00 ...... 1,169.00 Sarah Fairchild: Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,028.39 ...... 2,028.39 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,169.00 ...... 1,169.00 Laura Friedel: Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 546.00 ...... 546.00 Uganda ...... Shilling ...... 789.00 ...... 789.00 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 444.00 ...... 444.00 Madagascar ...... Ariary ...... 395.52 ...... 395.52 United States ...... Dollar ...... 19,549.50 ...... 19,549.50 Alex Keenan: Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 546.00 ...... 546.00 Uganda ...... Shilling ...... 789.00 ...... 789.00 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 444.00 ...... 444.00 Madagascar ...... Ariary ...... 395.52 ...... 395.52 United States ...... Dollar ...... 19,434.60 ...... 19,434.60

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Jeff Reczek: Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 444.00 ...... 444.00 Uganda ...... Shilling ...... 496.00 ...... 496.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,280.85 ...... 17,280.85 Adam Yezerski: Colombia ...... Peso ...... 1,902.00 ...... 1,902.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,000.06 ...... 3,000.06 Kali Farahmand: Colombia ...... Peso ...... 2,205.00 ...... 470.00 ...... 2,675.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,285.93 ...... 2,285.93 Alex Carnes: Colombia ...... Peso ...... 2,167.00 ...... 630.00 ...... 2,797.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,285.93 ...... 2,285.93 Paul Grove: Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 546.00 ...... 546.00 Uganda ...... Shilling ...... 836.00 ...... 836.00 Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 390.65 ...... 390.65 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 463.97 ...... 463.97 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,923.48 ...... 17,923.48 Senator John Boozman: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 1,091.17 ...... 1,091.17 Rosie Heiss: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 1,091.17 ...... 1,091.17 John Lucio: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,098.72 ...... 1,098.72 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,896.83 ...... 13,896.83 Patrick Magnuson: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,261.61 ...... 1,261.61 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,343.53 ...... 14,343.53 Jennifer Bastin: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,261.61 ...... 1,261.61 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,343.53 ...... 14,343.53 Jason McMahon: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,261.61 ...... 1,261.61 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,343.53 ...... 14,343.53 Kate Kaufer: Germany ...... Euro ...... 546.51 ...... 546.51 Italy ...... Euro ...... 391.70 ...... 391.70 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,294.13 ...... 17,294.13 John Lucio: Germany ...... Euro ...... 653.51 ...... 653.51 Italy ...... Euro ...... 598.60 ...... 598.60 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,422.13 ...... 17,422.13 David Gillies: Germany ...... Euro ...... 546.51 ...... 546.51 Italy ...... Euro ...... 391.70 ...... 391.70 United States ...... Dollar ...... 17,294.13 ...... 17,294.13 Brian Potts: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 570.17 ...... 570.17 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 283.65 ...... 283.65 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 530.45 ...... 530.45 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,158.73 ...... 14,158.73 Erik Raven: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 570.17 ...... 570.17 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 283.65 ...... 283.65 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 265.23 ...... 265.23 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,183.43 ...... 12,183.43 Jacqueline Russell: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 570.17 ...... 570.17 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 283.65 ...... 283.65 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 530.45 ...... 530.45 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,158.73 ...... 14,158.73 David Gillies: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 570.17 ...... 570.17 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 283.65 ...... 283.65 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 530.45 ...... 530.45 United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,158.73 ...... 14,158.73 Patrick Magnuson: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 757.69 ...... 757.69 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 938.54 ...... 938.54 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,846.73 ...... 12,846.73 Jennifer Bastin: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,156.11 ...... 1,156.11 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 938.53 ...... 938.53 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 436.49 ...... 436.49 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,900.83 ...... 12,900.83 Jason McMahon: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,156.11 ...... 1,156.11 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 938.53 ...... 938.53 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 436.48 ...... 436.48 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,354.83 ...... 13,354.83 Senator Steve Daines: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 380.27 ...... 380.27 United States ...... Dollar ...... 21,759.73 ...... 21,759.73 Douglas Pack: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 380.27 ...... 380.27 United States ...... Dollar ...... 21,842.63 ...... 21,842.63 Delegation Expenses:* Germany ...... Euro ...... 165.34 ...... 165.34 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,825.68 ...... 1,825.68 Delegation Expenses:* Austria ...... Euro ...... 743.88 ...... 743.88 Moldova ...... Leu ...... 515.10 ...... 515.10 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 711.22 ...... 711.22 Delegation Expenses:* Chile ...... Peso ...... 1,452.27 ...... 1,452.27 Delegation Expenses:* France ...... Euro ...... 4,377.00 ...... 4,377.00 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 6,991.92 ...... 6,991.92 France ...... Euro ...... 4,765.00 ...... 4,765.00 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 4,350.20 ...... 4,350.20 China ...... Renminbi ...... 3,185.30 ...... 3,185.30 Delegation Expenses:* Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 315.62 ...... 315.62

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Uganda ...... Shilling ...... 1,520.00 ...... 1,520.00 Rwanda ...... Franc ...... 395.40 ...... 395.40 Madagascar ...... Ariary ...... 589.06 ...... 589.06 Delegation Expenses:* Colombia ...... Peso ...... 2,433.00 ...... 2,433.00 Delegation Expenses:* Republic of the Congo ...... Franc ...... 157.81 ...... 157.81 Uganda ...... Shilling ...... 640.00 ...... 640.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 555.11 ...... 555.11 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,045.82 ...... 3,045.82 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 3,708.88 ...... 3,708.88 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 298.81 ...... 298.81 Delegation Expenses:* Germany ...... Euro ...... 61.66 ...... 61.66 Delegation Expenses:* Canada ...... Dollar ...... 3,994.72 ...... 3,994.72 Delegation Expenses:* Poland ...... Zloty ...... 578.67 ...... 578.67 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 395.97 ...... 395.97 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,017.86 ...... 1,017.86 Delegation Expenses:* Turkey ...... Zloty ...... 131.62 ...... 131.62 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 164.45 ...... 164.45 Total ...... 91,163.26 ...... 519,241.33 ...... 49,087.37 ...... 659,491.96 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Feb. 22, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Richard Shelby: Finland ...... Euro ...... 430.61 ...... 430.61 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,219.00 ...... 1,219.00 Senator Jerry Moran: Finland ...... Euro ...... 430.61 ...... 430.61 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,219.00 ...... 1,219.00 Senator John Hoeven: Finland ...... Euro ...... 373.47 ...... 373.47 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,218.29 ...... 4,218.29 Norway ...... Krone ...... 349.19 ...... 349.19 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,608.51 ...... 3,608.51 Senator John Kennedy: Finland ...... Euro ...... 430.61 ...... 430.61 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,146.99 ...... 1,146.99 Senator Steve Daines: Finland ...... Euro ...... 400.61 ...... 400.61 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 3,271.00 ...... 3,271.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,027.65 ...... 5,027.65 Shannon Hines: Finland ...... Euro ...... 372.06 ...... 372.06 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,218.99 ...... 1,218.99 Brian Potts: Finland ...... Euro ...... 372.06 ...... 372.06 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,146.99 ...... 1,146.99 Anne Caldwell: Finland ...... Euro ...... 372.06 ...... 372.06 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,146.99 ...... 1,146.99 Katie Britt: Finland ...... Euro ...... 372.06 ...... 372.06 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,146.99 ...... 1,146.99 Brennan Britton: Finland ...... Euro ...... 372.06 ...... 372.06 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,504.00 ...... 4,504.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,146.99 ...... 1,146.99 Josh Carter: Finland ...... Euro ...... 319.49 ...... 319.49 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,236.15 ...... 4,236.15 Norway ...... Krone ...... 328.76 ...... 328.76 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,563.81 ...... 3,563.81 Jason Thielman: Finland ...... Euro ...... 342.06 ...... 342.06 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 3,271.00 ...... 3,271.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,947.17 ...... 4,947.17 Paul Grove: Thailand ...... Baht ...... 482.00 ...... 482.00 Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 227.27 ...... 227.27 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 178.63 ...... 178.63 Cambodia ...... Riel ...... 236.00 ...... 236.00 Burma ...... Kyat ...... 168.00 ...... 168.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,493.11 ...... 9,493.11 Kali Matalon: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 716.00 ...... 716.00 Dominican Republic ...... Peso ...... 540.00 ...... 540.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 773.51 ...... 773.51

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Richard Shelby: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 Senator Patrick Leahy: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 Senator Lindsey Graham: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,084.85 ...... 4,084.85 Senator John Kennedy: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 Senator Jeanne Shaheen: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,556.85 ...... 3,556.85 Senator John Boozman: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,608.85 ...... 3,608.85 Shannon Hines: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 Charles Kieffer: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,061.85 ...... 4,061.85 Brian Potts: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 Dayne Cutrell: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 Anne Caldwell: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,156.85 ...... 4,156.85 John Dowd: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,045.35 ...... 4,045.35 Van Cato: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,124.85 ...... 4,124.85 Toni-Marie Higgins: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,566.85 ...... 3,566.85 Bryan Maxwell: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,906.71 ...... 3,906.71 Paul Grove: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 710.81 ...... 710.81 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 378.00 ...... 378.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,748.11 ...... 8,748.11 Delegation Expenses:* Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 124.11 ...... 124.11 Dominican Republic ...... Peso ...... 435.33 ...... 435.33 Delegation Expenses:* Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 57.00 ...... 57.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 196.90 ...... 196.90 Delegation Expenses:* Thailand ...... Baht ...... 493.31 ...... 493.31 Bangladesh ...... Taka ...... 5,921.08 ...... 5,921.08 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 315.27 ...... 315.27 Cambodia ...... Riel ...... 201.30 ...... 201.30 Burma ...... Kyat ...... 2,742.34 ...... 2,742.34 Delegation Expenses:* Finland ...... Euro ...... 5,836.44 ...... 5,836.44 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 66,709.00 ...... 66,709.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 10,452.53 ...... 10,452.53 Delegation Expenses:* United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 30,887.34 ...... 30,887.34 Total ...... 129,376.91 ...... 36,161.87 ...... 124,371.95 ...... 289,910.73 *Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State, under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Feb. 22, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Mark Montgomery: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,568.03 ...... 13,568.03 Germany ...... Euro ...... 142.71 ...... 142.71 Diem Salmon: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,568.03 ...... 13,568.03 Germany ...... Euro ...... 134.41 ...... 134.41 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,568.03 ...... 13,568.03 Germany ...... Euro ...... 129.63 ...... 129.63 Jody Bennett: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,568.03 ...... 13,568.03 Germany ...... Euro ...... 123.91 ...... 123.91 Delegation Expenses: Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,088.00 ...... 1,088.00 Ozge Guzelsu: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,668.27 ...... 10,668.27 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 360.62 ...... 360.62 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 795.62 ...... 795.62 Delegation Expenses: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 284.63 ...... 164.72 ...... 449.35 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 197.69 ...... 25.12 ...... 222.81 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 113.60 ...... 91.34 ...... 204.94 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,475.03 ...... 14,475.03 Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 165.80 ...... 165.80 Greece ...... Euro ...... 310.80 ...... 310.80 Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 454.80 ...... 454.80 William G.P. Monahan: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,475.03 ...... 14,475.03 Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 165.80 ...... 165.80 Greece ...... Euro ...... 310.80 ...... 310.80 Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 454.80 ...... 454.80 Jorie Feldman: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,012.23 ...... 13,012.23

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 454.80 ...... 454.80 Delegation Expenses: Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 113.00 ...... 113.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 159.00 ...... 159.00 Cyprus ...... Euro ...... 1,187.21 ...... 1,187.21 Augusta Binns-Berkey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,878.13 ...... 13,878.13 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 143.75 ...... 143.75 Italy ...... Euro ...... 119.13 ...... 119.13 Jonathan Epstein: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,966.04 ...... 13,966.04 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 126.28 ...... 126.28 Italy ...... Euro ...... 180.10 ...... 180.10 Delegation Expenses: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 284.77 ...... 284.77 Italy ...... Euro ...... 385.75 ...... 286.75 ...... 672.50 Germany ...... Euro ...... 975.00 ...... 975.00 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,138.03 ...... 7,138.03 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,098.73 ...... 1,098.73 South Korea ...... Won ...... 707.77 ...... 707.77 Delegation Expenses: South Korea ...... Won ...... 369.74 ...... 369.74 Carolyn Chuhta: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,606.73 ...... 12,606.73 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 844.64 ...... 844.64 Delegation Expenses: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 697.01 ...... 697.01 Senator Jeanne Shaheen: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 694.01 ...... 694.01 Bryan Maxwell: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 730.82 ...... 730.82 Naz Durakoglu: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 740.73 ...... 740.73 Maura Keefe: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 730.82 ...... 730.82 Senator Roger F. Wicker: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 669.42 ...... 669.42 Senator Tim Kaine: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 694.37 ...... 694.37 Ryan Colvert: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 797.62 ...... 797.62 Nicole Porreca: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 789.69 ...... 789.69 Senator Deb Fischer: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 620.64 ...... 620.64 Peter Schirtzinger: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 773.06 ...... 773.06 Senator Mike Rounds: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 669.40 ...... 669.40 Dan Adelstein: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 706.21 ...... 706.21 Darren Hedlund: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 706.21 ...... 706.21 Delegation Expenses: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 3,238.92 ...... 24,724.14 ...... 27,963.06 Senator Lindsey Graham: United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,332.53 ...... 16,332.53 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 471.04 ...... 471.04 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 34.62 ...... 34.62 Craig Abele: United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,517.73 ...... 16,517.73 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 479.00 ...... 479.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 5.00 ...... 5.00 Delegation Expenses: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 1,375.11 ...... 1,375.11 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 5,280.00 ...... 5,280.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 325.52 ...... 325.52 Adam Barker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,853.95 ...... 9,853.95 Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 339.00 ...... 339.00 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 72.00 ...... 72.00 Mariah McNamara: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,908.95 ...... 9,908.95 Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 344.90 ...... 344.90 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 72.00 ...... 72.00 Delegation Expenses: Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 50.00 ...... 50.00 Senator Tom Cotton: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 17.20 ...... 17.20 Joseph Kristol: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 77.20 ...... 77.20 Delegation Expenses: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 15.00 ...... 15.00 Thomas Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,402.43 ...... 7,402.43 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 1,233.77 ...... 1,233.77 Adam Barker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,337.43 ...... 7,337.43 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 1,206.44 ...... 1,206.44 Ozge Guzelsu: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,337.43 ...... 7,337.43 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 1,267.77 ...... 1,267.77 Delegation Expenses: Argentina ...... Peso ...... 816.06 ...... 137.60 ...... 953.66

Total ...... 22,789.84 ...... 243,993.67 ...... 27,574.07 ...... 294,357.58 SENATOR JAMES INHOFE, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Feb. 12, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator John Thune: Finland ...... Euro ...... 455.61 ...... 455.61 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 4,629.00 ...... 4,629.00 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,294.00 ...... 1,294.00 Delegation Expenses: Finland ...... Euro ...... 486.37 ...... 486.37 Russia ...... Ruble ...... 3,338.88 ...... 3,338.88 Norway ...... Krone ...... 895.00 ...... 895.00 Erik Elam: Brazil ...... Real ...... 817.00 ...... 1,828.91 ...... 2,645.91

Total ...... 7,195.61 ...... 1,828.91 ...... 4,720.25 ...... 13,744.77 SENATOR JOHN THUNE, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Oct. 24, 2018.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Lisa Murkowski: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,728.63 ...... 4,728.63 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 745.20 ...... 745.20 Isaac Edwards: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,081.43 ...... 1,081.43 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 807.11 ...... 807.11 Total ...... 1,552.31 ...... 5,810.06 ...... 7,362.37 SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Dec. 17, 2018.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Brian Clifford: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,655.96 ...... 8,655.96 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 4,733.24 ...... 4,733.24 Laura Gillam: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,542.83 ...... 3,542.83 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 5,231.24 ...... 5,231.24 Dan Dudis: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,590.93 ...... 3,590.93 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 4,899.24 ...... 4,899.24 Delegation Expenses: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 419.38 ...... 419.38 Total ...... 14,863.72 ...... 15,789.72 ...... 419.38 ...... 31,072.82 SENATOR JOHN BARRASSO, Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Feb. 27, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Brian Bombassaro: Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 1,938.46 ...... 1,938.46 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,830.51 ...... 13,830.51 Rory Heslington: Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 1,892.75 ...... 1,892.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,010.81 ...... 13,010.81 Elissa Alben: Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 1,923.43 ...... 1,923.43 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,826.01 ...... 13,826.01 Delegation Expenses: * Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Brian Bombassaro: Papua New Guinea ...... Kina ...... 4,902.88 ...... 4,902.88 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,216.10 ...... 2,216.10 Jayme White: Papua New Guinea ...... Kina ...... 4,963.63 ...... 4,963.63 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,166.53 ...... 6,166.53 Total ...... 15,621.15 ...... 49,049.96 ...... 308.00 ...... 64,979.11 * Delegation Expenses include transportation, as well as official expenses in accordance with the responsibilities of the host country. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance, Jan. 23, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator John Barrasso: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 183.22 ...... 183.22 Germany ...... Euro ...... 237.44 ...... 237.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,143.83 ...... 15,143.83 Charles Ziegler: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 183.23 ...... 183.23 Germany ...... Euro ...... 237.44 ...... 237.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,521.23 ...... 12,521.23 Delegation Costs: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 273.13 ...... 273.13 Senator Christopher Coons: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 462.52 ...... 462.52 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,607.43 ...... 1,607.43 Thomas Mancinelli: Canada ...... 499.33 ...... 499.33 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,607.43 ...... 1,607.43 Delegation Expenses: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 3,994.72 ...... 3,994.72 Senator Bob Corker: Venezuela ...... Dollar ...... 436.77 ...... 436.77 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,055.56 ...... 5,055.56 Caleb McCarry: Venezuela ...... Dollar ...... 504.10 ...... 504.10 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,820.56 ...... 2,820.56 Delegation Costs: Venezuela ...... Dollar ...... 11,113.00 ...... 11,113.00 Senator Ron Johnson: Ukraine ...... Gryvnia ...... 524.54 ...... 524.54 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,083.23 ...... 11,083.23 Lydia Westlake: Ukraine ...... Gryvnia ...... 524.54 ...... 524.54 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,093.03 ...... 10,093.03 Delegation Expenses: Ukraine ...... Dollar ...... 3,838.91 ...... 3,838.91 Sarah Arkin: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 506.37 ...... 506.37 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 857.35 ...... 857.35 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,042.80 ...... 1,042.80 Megan Bartley: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 244.00 ...... 244.00 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 354.00 ...... 354.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,184.90 ...... 1,184.90 Delegation Expenses: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 299.00 ...... 299.00 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 650.00 ...... 650.00 Tom Callahan: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,155.00 ...... 1,155.00 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 432.27 ...... 432.27 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,205.53 ...... 8,205.53 Joseph Curtsinger: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,155.00 ...... 1,155.00 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 432.27 ...... 432.27 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,205.53 ...... 8,205.53 Delegation Expenses: Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 49.00 ...... 49.00 Jessica Elledge: Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 180.13 ...... 180.13 Serbia ...... Serbian Dinar ...... 612.00 ...... 612.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 649.00 ...... 649.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,012.00 ...... 3,012.00 Naz Durakoglu: Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 400.36 ...... 400.36 Serbia ...... Serbian Dinar ...... 612.00 ...... 612.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 611.34 ...... 611.34 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,264.23 ...... 4,264.23 Delegation Expenses: Kosovo ...... Dollar ...... 93.38 ...... 93.38 Serbia ...... Dollar ...... 39.00 ...... 39.00 Greece ...... Dollar ...... 483.00 ...... 483.00 Zachary Hosford: Finland ...... Euro ...... 556.00 ...... 556.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,826.83 ...... 2,826.83 Joshua Klein: Haiti ...... Dollar ...... 783.00 ...... 783.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,748.00 ...... 1,748.00 Delegation Expenses: Haiti ...... Dollar ...... 326.75 ...... 326.75 Joshua Klein: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 4,773.24 ...... 4,773.24 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,577.33 ...... 3,577.33 Lindsey Griffith: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 4,699.24 ...... 4,699.24 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,930.67 ...... 3,930.67 Rebecca Ward: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 4,699.24 ...... 4,699.24 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,555.63 ...... 3,555.63 Delegation Expenses: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 629.07 ...... 629.07 Molly Lazio: Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... Bosnian Marks ...... 562.48 ...... 562.48 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,681.33 ...... 5,681.33 Caleb McCarry: Venezuela ...... Dollar ...... 1,032.00 ...... 1,032.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,659.27 ...... 2,659.27 Delegation Expenses: Venezuela ...... Dollar ...... 7,567.29 ...... 7,567.29 Grant Mullins: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,050.00 ...... 1,050.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,674.72 ...... 1,674.72 Delegation Expenses: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 986.50 ...... 986.50 Damian Murphy: India ...... Rupee ...... 1,043.85 ...... 1,043.85 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 58.00 ...... 58.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,860.23 ...... 6,860.23

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Delegation Expenses: India ...... Rupee ...... 1,704.40 ...... 1,704.40 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 2,970.00 ...... 2,970.00 Rolfe Michael Schiffer: India ...... Rupees ...... 743.00 ...... 743.00 Hong Kong ...... Renminibi ...... 1,061.00 ...... 1,061.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 289.03 ...... 289.03 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,410.38 ...... 1,410.38 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,375.00 ...... 6,375.00 Delegation Expenses: Hong Kong ...... Renminibi ...... 135.00 ...... 135.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 231.49 ...... 231.49 Japan ...... Yen ...... 643.06 ...... 643.06 Lowell Schwartz: Netherlands ...... Euro ...... 826.59 ...... 826.59 Austria ...... Euro ...... 984.07 ...... 984.07 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,807.63 ...... 1,807.63 Delegation Expenses: Netherlands ...... Euro ...... 100.84 ...... 100.84 Eric Trager: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 366.22 ...... 366.22 Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 234.81 ...... 234.81 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 320.00 ...... 320.00 Qatar ...... Dinar ...... 739.03 ...... 739.03 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,850.43 ...... 6,850.43 Stacie Oliver: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 323.59 ...... 323.59 Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 317.50 ...... 317.50 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 376.11 ...... 376.11 Qatar ...... Dinar ...... 602.00 ...... 602.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,850.43 ...... 6,850.43 Delegation Expenses: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 227.00 ...... 227.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 190.00 ...... 190.00 Qatar ...... Dinar ...... 90.05 ...... 90.05 Brandon Yoder: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,475.49 ...... 1,475.49 United States ...... Dollar ...... 881.41 ...... 881.41 Juan Pachon: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 1,448.00 ...... 1,448.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 881.41 ...... 881.41 Total ...... 42,768.09 ...... 142,007.61 ...... 36,634.59 ...... 221,410.29 SENATOR JAMES RISCH, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Feb. 15, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Mike Lee: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 648.00 ...... 648.00 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 609.86 ...... 609.86 Elizabeth Oberan: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 557.27 ...... 557.27 Robert Axson: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 557.26 ...... 557.26 Delegation Expenses: Mexico ...... Peso ...... 196.00 ...... 196.00 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 1,165.72 ...... 1,165.72 Total ...... 3,196.39 ...... 0.00 ...... 1,361.72 ...... 4,558.11 SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Feb. 21, 2019.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Mike Enzi: Japan ...... Yen ...... 343.95 ...... 343.95 China ...... Yuan ...... 420.82 ...... 420.82 Senator Pat Roberts: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,063.00 ...... 1,063.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 Jacqueline Cottrell: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,108.00 ...... 1,108.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 David Cleary: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,108.00 ...... 1,108.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 Delegation Expenses:* Japan ...... Yen ...... 7,363.16 ...... 7,363.16 China ...... Yuan ...... 6,064.97 ...... 6,064.97

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Chris Joyner: ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 ...... 13,840.11 ...... 13,840.11 Christian Cook: ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 ...... 13,840.11 ...... 13,840.11 Katheen Reilly: ...... 847.28 ...... 847.28 ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 ...... 11,746.08 ...... 11,746.08 Don Martin: ...... 847.29 ...... 847.29 ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 ...... 11,746.08 ...... 11,746.08 Mike Pevzner: ...... 637.28 ...... 637.28 ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 ...... 11,746.08 ...... 11,746.08 Brett Freedman: ...... 847.28 ...... 847.28 ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 ...... 11,746.08 ...... 11,746.08 Delegation Expenses: ...... 295.00 ...... 295.00 Senator Richard Burr: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 534.00 ...... 534.00 ...... 635.67 ...... 635.67 Senator Susan Collin: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 468.12 ...... 468.12 ...... 635.67 ...... 635.67 Senator Roy Blunt: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 534.00 ...... 534.00 ...... 635.67 ...... 635.67 Christian Cook: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Emily Harding: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Chris Howell: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Jon Estridge: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Daniel Burgess: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Kelsey Bailey: ...... 293.48 ...... 293.48 ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 ...... 389.67 ...... 389.67 Delegation Expenses: ...... 9,650.88 ...... 9,650.88 Jacob Barton: ...... 538.00 ...... 538.00 ...... 494.50 ...... 494.50 ...... 9,634.73 ...... 9,634.73 Delegation Expenses: ...... 14.12 ...... 14.12 Arjun Ravindra: ...... 1,014.00 ...... 1,014.00 ...... 685.00 ...... 685.00 ...... 19,285.66 ...... 19,285.66 James Sauls: ...... 1,014.00 ...... 1,014.00 ...... 685.00 ...... 685.00 ...... 11,205.43 ...... 11,205.43 Chad Tanner: ...... 988.00 ...... 988.00 ...... 685.00 ...... 685.00 ...... 18,460.56 ...... 18,460.56 Delegation Expenses: ...... 2,094.00 ...... 2,094.00 John Matchison: ...... 1,048.00 ...... 1,048.00 ...... 524.00 ...... 524.00 ...... 582.00 ...... 582.00 ...... 19,350.73 ...... 19,350.73 Ryan White: ...... 953.00 ...... 953.00 ...... 524.00 ...... 524.00 ...... 582.00 ...... 582.00 ...... 18,826.73 ...... 18,826.73 Delegation Expenses: ...... 1,702.32 ...... 1,702.32 Jacob Barton: ...... 668.34 ...... 668.34 ...... 12,402.83 ...... 12,402.83 Jim Catella: ...... 474.34 ...... 474.34 ...... 16,701.33 ...... 16,701.33 David Hanke: ...... 461.00 ...... 461.00 ...... 784.00 ...... 784.00 ...... 623.01 ...... 623.01 ...... 20,633.93 ...... 20,633.93 Brian Walsh: ...... 461.00 ...... 461.00 ...... 784.00 ...... 784.00 ...... 731.13 ...... 731.13 ...... 20,583.43 ...... 20,583.43 Kathleen Reilly: ...... 461.00 ...... 461.00 ...... 784.00 ...... 784.00 ...... 932.12 ...... 932.12 ...... 20,583.43 ...... 20,583.43 Delegation Expenses: ...... 2,329.62 ...... 2,329.62 Arjun Ravindra: ...... 2,079.30 ...... 2,079.30 ...... 13,081.43 ...... 13,081.43 Chris Joyner: ...... 2,079.30 ...... 2,079.30 ...... 16,721.23 ...... 16,721.23 Chad Kreikemeier: ...... 1,158.48 ...... 1,158.48 ...... 16,271.23 ...... 16,271.23 Emily Harding: ...... 1,559.48 ...... 1,559.48 ...... 13,077.23 ...... 13,077.23 Nick Basciano: ...... 631.63 ...... 631.63 ...... 13,076.93 ...... 13,076.93 Nate Adler: ...... 400.65 ...... 400.65 ...... 13,076.93 ...... 13,076.93

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Aaron Cooper: ...... 1,039.65 ...... 1,039.65 ...... 7,144.63 ...... 7,144.63 Delegation Expenses: ...... 4,150.69 ...... 4,150.69 Senator Richard Burr: ...... 54.00 ...... 54.00 ...... 28,504.98 ...... 28,504.98 Senator James Lankford: ...... 54.00 ...... 54.00 ...... 28,504.98 ...... 28,504.98 Senator Kamala Harris: ...... 54.00 ...... 54.00 ...... 28,123.98 ...... 28,123.98 Christian Cook: ...... 54.00 ...... 54.00 ...... 13,854.98 ...... 13,854.98 Jacob Barton: ...... 54.00 ...... 54.00 ...... 13,854.98 ...... 13,854.98 Nate Adler: ...... 54.00 ...... 54.00 ...... 13,854.98 ...... 13,854.98 Total ...... 19,395.77 ...... 74,524.54 ...... 11,744.88 ...... 105,665.19 SENATOR RICHARD BURR, Chairman, Select Committee on Intelligence, Feb. 14, 2018.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Kyle Parker: Spain ...... Euro ...... 453.00 ...... 10,067.73 ...... 10,520.73 Delegation Expenses: Spain ...... Euro ...... Mark Toner: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,458.38 ...... 11,482.83 ...... 12,941.21 Alex Tiersky: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,458.38 ...... 11,482.83 ...... 12,941.21 Rachel Bauman: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,458.38 ...... 10,803.83 ...... 12,262,21 Delegation Expenses: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,746.25 ...... 1,746.25 Robert Hand: Bosnia ...... Convertible mark ...... 1,077.60 ...... 3,679.01 ...... 4,756.61 Paul Massaro: Bosnia ...... Convertible mark ...... 1,096.37 ...... 3,036.50 ...... 4,132.87 Delegation Expenses: Bosnia ...... Convertible mark ...... 5,342.33 ...... 645.22 ...... 5,987.55 Janice Helwig: Kyrgyzstan ...... Som ...... 672.00 ...... 2,599.10 ...... 3,271.10 Delegation Expenses: Kyrgyzstan ...... Som ...... Paul Massaro: Austria ...... Euro ...... 3,198.74 ...... 13,447.63 ...... 16,646.37 Delegation Expenses: Austria ...... Euro ...... 95.43 ...... 95.43 Paul Massaro: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 2,506.00 ...... 13,482.63 ...... 15,988.63 Delegation Expenses: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 103.04 ...... 103.04 Scott Rauland: Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 595.74 ...... 13,850.73 ...... 14,446.47 Delegation Expenses: Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 240.77 ...... 240.77 Janice Helwig: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 553.00 ...... 14,262.00 ...... 14,815.00 Delegation Expenses: Australia ...... Dollar ...... Paul Massaro: Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,483.05 ...... 14,415.73 ...... 15,898.78 Delegation Expenses: Italy ...... Euro ...... 116.84 ...... 116.84 Nathaniel Hurd: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,432.72 ...... 15,315.63 ...... 16,748.35 Uzbekistan ...... So’m ...... 1,165.71 ...... 1,165.71 Everett Price: Uzbekistan ...... So’m ...... 1,165.71 ...... 16,023.93 ...... 17,189.64 Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 84.43 ...... 84.43 Delegation Expenses: Uzbekistan ...... So’m ...... 2,033.64 ...... 2,033.64 Kyle Parker: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,027.30 ...... 16,438.03 ...... 17,465.33 Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 13.04 ...... 13.04 Alex Tiersky: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 987.24 ...... 987.24 Delegation Expenses: Canada ...... Dollar ...... Kyle Parker: Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,542.00 ...... 14,720.23 ...... 16,262.23 Mark Toner: Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,542.00 ...... 14,720.23 ...... 16,262.23 Rachel Bauman: Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,542.00 ...... 14,720.23 ...... 16,262.23 Janice Helwig: Italy ...... Euro ...... 2,259.35 ...... 1,421.20 ...... 3,680.55 Delegation Expenses: Italy ...... Euro ...... 4,928.98 ...... 4,928.98 Everett Price; Armenia ...... Dram ...... 992.10 ...... 11,982.33 ...... 12,974.43 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 900.91 ...... 900.91 Stacy Hope: Armenia ...... Dram ...... 1,417.63 ...... 9,462.53 ...... 10,880.16

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Delegation Expenses: Armenia ...... Dram ...... 485.59 ...... 485.59 Delegation Expenses: Turkey ...... Lira ...... 88.00 ...... 88.00 Mischa Thompson: Austria ...... Euro ...... 798.68 ...... 10,709.73 ...... 11,508.41 Sweden ...... Krona ...... 1,244.00 ...... 1,244.00 Delegation Expenses: Austria ...... Euro ...... Sweden ...... Krona ...... 413.00 ...... 413.00 Totals ...... 34,027.99 ...... 253,466.95 ...... 10,994.23 ...... 298,489.17 SENATOR ROGER WICKER, Chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Feb. 19, 2018.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Dr. Brian Monahan: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,963.89 ...... 1,963.89 China ...... Renminbi ...... 1,104.50 ...... 1,104.50 Total ...... 3,068.39 ...... 3,068.39 SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL, h Majority Leader, Jan. 9, 2019.

MEASURE READ THE FIRST visions of rule XIV, I would object to (1) Robert J. Dole, also known as Bob Dole, TIME—H.R. 1112 further proceedings en bloc. was born July 22, 1923, in Russell, Kansas. (2) As a student at the University of Kan- Mr. MCCONNELL. I understand that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- tion having been heard, the bills will be sas, Bob Dole enrolled in the Army Enlisted H.R. 1112 has been received from the Reserve Corps in 1942. He was called to active House and is at the desk, and I ask for placed on the calendar. duty the following year and served during its first reading. f World War II. While deployed to Italy as an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The AUTHORIZING THE HONORARY AP- infantry lieutenant in the 10th Mountain Di- clerk will read the title of the bill for vision, he was seriously wounded in combat POINTMENT OF ROBERT J. DOLE and was twice cited for acts of heroism under the first time. TO THE GRADE OF COLONEL IN The bill clerk read as follows: fire. He finished his military service with THE REGULAR ARMY two Purple Hearts and two awards of the A bill (H.R. 1112) to amend chapter 44 of Bronze Star Medal with ‘‘V’’ device for valor. title 18, United States Code, to strengthen Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I He was also awarded the American Campaign the background check procedures to be fol- ask unanimous consent that the Com- medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern lowed before a Federal firearms licensee may mittee on Armed Services be dis- Campaign Medal, and the World War II Vic- transfer a firearm to a person who is not charged from further consideration of such a licensee. tory medal. He resigned his Army commis- S. 252 and the Senate proceed to its im- sion at the grade of captain. Mr. MCCONNELL. I now ask for its mediate consideration. (3) Bob Dole served in the House of Rep- second reading and, in order to place The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without resentatives from 1961 to 1969. He served in the bill on the calendar under the pro- objection, it is so ordered. the Senate from 1969 until 1996. His service visions of rule XIV, I object to my own The clerk will report the bill by title. was previously recognized by both the Legis- request. The bill clerk read as follows: lative Branch of the United States Govern- ment, through the Congressional Gold The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- A bill (S. 252) to authorize the honorary ap- Medal, and the Executive Branch of the tion is heard. The bill will receive a pointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of United States Government, through the second reading on the next legislative colonel in the regular Army. Presidential Medal of Freedom. day. There being no objection, the com- (4) Separate from the actions underlying f mittee was discharged and the Senate the honors previously bestowed upon him, MEASURES PLACED ON THE proceeded to consider the measure. Bob Dole also made direct contributions to CALENDAR—S. 617 and H.R. 8 Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous the Department of Defense and the veterans consent that the bill be considered read of United States military service, including Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I a third time and passed, and the mo- through the following: understand there are two bills at the (A) Bob Dole sponsored or co-sponsored tion to reconsider be considered made desk due for a second reading en bloc. bills in Congress to improve veterans bene- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and laid upon the table. fits, to improve accountability of missing clerk will read the titles of the bills for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without members of the Armed Forces, to establish the second time. objection, it is so ordered. the Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Reg- The bill clerk read as follows: The bill (S. 252) was ordered for a istry, to recognize women veterans, and to third reading, was read the third time, provide relief from certain inequities for Na- A bill (S. 617) to amend the Internal Rev- and passed, as follows: tional Guard technician service in connec- enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring tion with civil service retirement. S. 252 provisions, to provide disaster tax relief, and (B) Bob Dole served as the National Chair- for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- man of the WWII Memorial Campaign, co- A bill (H.R. 8) to require a background resentatives of the United States of America in chair of the Families of Freedom Scholar- check for every firearm sale. Congress assembled, ship Fund, and co-chair of the Presidential Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Commission on the Care of America’s Re- the bills on the calendar under the pro- Congress makes the following findings: turning Wounded Warriors.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:44 Mar 05, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04MR6.024 S04MRPT1 dlhill on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S1634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 4, 2019 (5) In 2018, an Army advisory panel re- ate proceed to the consideration of S. ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 5, viewed the comprehensive record of Bob Res. 92, submitted earlier today. 2019 Dole’s service to the Armed Forces, veterans, and the national security of the United The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I States. The panel, recognizing Bob Dole’s clerk will report the resolution by ask unanimous consent that when the unique contributions to the Department of title. Senate completes its business today, it Defense and veterans, recommended the hon- The bill clerk read as follows: adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, March orary promotion of Bob Dole to the grade of 5; further, that following the prayer colonel in the Army. A resolution (S. Res. 92) designating the and pledge, the morning hour be first week of April 2019 as ‘‘National Asbes- (6) Acting under provisions of section 1563 deemed expired, the Journal of pro- of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary tos Awareness Week.’’ ceedings be approved to date, the time of the Army endorsed the recommendation of There being no objection, the Senate the advisory panel for an honorary pro- for the two leaders be reserved for their motion of Bob Dole and forwarded it to Con- proceeded to consider the resolution. use later in the day, morning business gress for further action. Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- be closed, and the Senate proceed to SEC. 2. HONORARY APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT J. ther debate on the resolution. executive session to resume consider- DOLE TO THE GRADE OF COLONEL The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ation of the Rushing nomination under IN THE REGULAR ARMY. the previous order; finally, that the (a) HONORARY APPOINTMENT.—The hon- question is on agreeing to the resolu- orary appointment of Robert J. Dole, of Kan- tion. Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly conference sas, to the grade of colonel in the regular The resolution (S. Res. 92) was agreed Army is hereby authorized. meetings. to. (b) ADDITIONAL BENEFITS NOT TO ACCRUE.— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. to the grade of colonel in the regular Army ask unanimous consent that the pre- under subsection (a) shall not affect pay or amble be agreed to and the motions to f other benefits from the United States to which Robert J. Dole is otherwise entitled reconsider be considered made and laid ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. based upon his military service or affect any upon the table with no intervening ac- TOMORROW benefits to which any other person may be- tion or debate. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if come entitled based on his military service. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without there is no further business to come be- f objection, it is so ordered. fore the Senate, I ask that it stand ad- NATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS The preamble was agreed to. journed under the previous order. WEEK (The resolution, with its preamble, is There being no objection, the Senate, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- at 6:38 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, ask unanimous consent that the Sen- mitted Resolutions.’’) March 5, 2019, at 10 a.m.

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