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Vol. 165 , WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 No. 9 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was have had their lives terminated by THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN called to order by the Speaker pro tem- abortion. To say this is a tragedy is an The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pore (Mr. SIRES). understatement—60 million. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from f Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that I am (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) for 5 min- unapologetically pro-life. I believe that utes. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO ´ TEMPORE life begins at conception and that we Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, as of should work harder to build a culture this week, the Trump shutdown has be- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- that values life at every stage. come the longest government shut- fore the House the following commu- down in American history. nication from the Speaker: While not everyone shares my con- It is bad enough that the President WASHINGTON, DC, victions about life or on certain poli- has doubled down on his demand for a January 16, 2019. cies surrounding rights of unborn chil- senseless, expensive, and hateful border I hereby appoint the Honorable ALBIO dren, our pro-life momentum is still wall. It is even worse that he is holding SIRES to act as Speaker pro tempore on this strong. This Friday, thousands of day. Federal workers hostage, needlessly in- will gather just outside of flicting pain and suffering on dedicated NANCY PELOSI, this building at The National Mall to Speaker of the House of Representatives. public servants. participate in this year’s March for f Last week, Federal workers began of- Life, an annual event where the pro-life ficially missing a paycheck. These MORNING-HOUR DEBATE community comes together to advo- 800,000 workers, both employees and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cate for the lives and rights of unborn subcontractors, are fathers, mothers, ant to the order of the House of Janu- children. Some of the activists gath- brothers, and sisters. They have ary 3, 2019, the Chair will now recog- ered here on Friday will have traveled mouths to feed and mortgages to pay. nize Members from lists submitted by from Alabama’s Second District, as far They must put groceries on the table the majority and minority leaders for as 900 miles, to stand up for life. and gasoline in their car. Yet because morning-hour debate. So, Mr. Speaker, I want to take this one person in Washington decided to The Chair will alternate recognition opportunity to send a message to the throw a political temper tantrum over between the parties. All time shall be thousands of pro-life marchers, espe- a foolish wall, many of them are now equally allocated between the parties, cially those from southeast Alabama I having to cut expenses, endure sac- and in no event shall debate continue have the privilege of representing in rifices, and make tough choices in beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other Congress: their family budgets. The latest outrageous development than the majority and minority leaders Thank you. Thank you for your dedi- occurred when, last week, Donald and the minority whip, shall be limited cation to this most worthy cause. It is Trump threatened to take disaster to 5 minutes. our responsibility to speak out for funds away from the Army Corps of En- f those who cannot speak for themselves. gineers to pay for this wall. He even I am deeply grateful for your commit- MARCH FOR LIFE suggested taking funding away from ment to this incredibly important The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Puerto Rico as the island struggles to duty, and I, along with my pro-life col- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from recover from historic hurricanes, the leagues here in Congress, stand with Alabama (Mrs. ROBY) for 5 minutes. aftermath of which cost 3,000 of our fel- you. Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, 45 years low citizens their lives. ago this month, the Supreme Court of My promise to you is that I will con- Think about that. The President the United States offered its infamous tinue to use this seat in Congress that wants to take money away from Amer- Roe v. Wade decision that legalized I have been given to be a vocal advo- icans who are suffering from natural abortion on demand in this country. cate for the unborn. I will continue to disasters in Puerto Rico, , Cali- While many abortion activists cele- join you in defending the defenseless. fornia, and elsewhere to fund a hateful brate this anniversary as a victory for Our momentum is strong, especially wall aimed at demonizing immigrant so-called women’s health, it represents during this time each year, but our communities. This is shameful and it is a particularly somber occasion for work is far from being complete. I immoral. those of us who advocate for life. won’t stop fighting until our laws and Now we have gotten word that HUD Since that 1973 ruling, more than 60 policies protect life at every stage, and may be using the shutdown as a predi- million unborn children in this country I hope you won’t either. cate for reducing disaster funding to

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.000 H16JAPT1 H606 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 the people of Puerto Rico. Last week, At that time, we had a fledgling be- In 1997, she was recognized by the HUD put out a surprise notice claiming ginning industry in films and motion Gainesville Elks Lodge as Police Chief that the shutdown is preventing them pictures that has now become the envy, of the Year; and in 2003 and 2007, the from proceeding with disaster recovery literally, of the world and one of the Gainesville Kiwanis Club presented her efforts, funds Congress allocated on a top places in all of the world to make with the John W. Jacobs, Sr., Memorial bipartisan basis almost a year ago. Yet blockbuster films. Award for her excellence in law en- HUD’s very own contingency plans dic- He has taken an aging infrastructure forcement. tate that shutdowns, under no cir- and transportation plan and, now, has She is an active member of the Inter- cumstances, should affect disaster-re- given hope to that transportation plan national and Associations of lated operations. in Georgia. Chiefs of Police and serves as a board I fear that Secretary Carson is play- But also, when I came here to Con- member on the Gainesville Rape Re- ing politics with the shutdown and the gress, and last Congress, we were able sponse and the Georgia Law Enforce- people of Puerto Rico, putting the is- to work on criminal justice reform ment State Certification Program. land’s recovery at risk. with this President and this adminis- Her re´sume´ is superseded only by her Mr. Speaker, this shutdown must tration. But in many ways, it would character. For over three decades, end. The President’s shameful insist- not have happened up here if it had not Chief Martin has made great sacrifices ence on a border wall is harming our been for Governor Nathan Deal. to serve and protect our communities. workers and families. Everything, from When he went to Georgia, he began As the son of a Georgia State trooper, the food we eat to counterterrorism, to to look at our criminal justice system. I understand firsthand the dangers that travel safety, is impacted by the He began to look at how we were treat- our law enforcement officers face each Trump shutdown. And now HUD is ing those who needed a second chance, and every day. Chief Martin has con- threatening to inflict greater pain on who needed the hope that was provided tinually put her life on the line so that those who have survived natural disas- in a system that was not providing the people of Gainesville do not have to ters. That is unacceptable. what it needed to. fear for their own. Nathan Deal took a stand, and Geor- Mr. President, the American people I want to congratulate Chief Carol gia has become an international leader implore you: Stop holding Federal Martin on her retirement. But most of in how we deal with our criminal jus- workers and other Americans hostage. all, I want to thank her for her dedi- tice system and how we take care of Stop threatening parts of our Nation cated life of service to the rule of law those individuals. We have seen crime that are recovering from natural dis- and protecting the people of northeast rates decrease; we have seen families aster. Don’t put people’s lives at risk. Georgia and for being a dear friend of put back together; we have seen a bet- mine. Do your job. Reopen government, and ter Georgia. get back to work. Personally, I have known Governor f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Deal for almost 35, 40 years. I played HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE bers are reminded to refrain from en- basketball with his son. He and Sandra OF ALFRED NEWMAN gaging in personalities toward the and my mom and dad would actually President. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The work in the concession stands together Chair recognizes the gentleman from f at North Hall High School many years Arizona (Mr. O’HALLERAN) for 5 min- HONORING THE SERVICE OF ago. utes. FORMER GOVERNOR NATHAN That is Nathan Deal. He has never Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I DEAL been afraid to do the hard work, to not rise today to honor the life of Navajo take the claim or the glory, but he just The SPEAKER pro tempore. The code talker Alfred Newman, who passed got the job done. As Governor, he away this week. Chair recognizes the gentleman from raised civil discourse in Georgia. He Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) for 5 minutes. Mr. Newman was one of the last sur- made people think, and he made our viving members of the Navajo code Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- State better. er, I rise today to discuss an individual talkers, a group of brave Navajo ma- So, yesterday, as I saw the picture of rines who used their native language to and honor an individual who was a Governor Deal and Sandra arm in arm, Member of this body for many, many create unbreakable codes that were I could not help but think how this used in the Pacific during World War years from the State of Georgia, and he man has touched so many lives, includ- just ended his term as Governor for the II. ing my own, with phone calls, with en- He served our Nation with honor, last 8 years, Nathan Deal. couragement to be a better person, and I saw yesterday, as I was looking from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. He was also, in our case, to be a better State. recently honored with other code talk- through some pictures on social media, Georgia has been honored to have Na- there was a picture that showed, as it ers at a White House ceremony and was than Deal as Governor for the last 8 awarded the Congressional Silver should properly show when you think years. We are looking forward to a new of Nathan Deal, him leaving the capitol Medal for his service in 2001. administration with Brian Kemp, but I Mr. Speaker, Alfred Newman was a for the last time, arm in arm with his will have to say, those are big shoes to hero. He and his fellow code talkers beloved Sandra. That is the way they fill. saved the lives of countless troops with have governed for the last 8 years. Governor Deal, you did us proud. their unbreakable codes, and they de- Nathan Deal has brought a sense of RECOGNIZING CAROL MARTIN, GAINESVILLE serve our respect and honor every day. accomplishment; he has brought a CHIEF OF POLICE My prayers are with Alfred’s family sense of pride. Not only did he do that Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- and loved ones and the entire Navajo up here in the Halls of Congress where er, I rise today in recognition of Carol Nation as they mourn the passing of he served us ably and was on the En- Martin, Chief of Police of the City of this hero and celebrate his life. ergy and Commerce Committee and Gainesville. Chief Martin is retiring on took the interests of Georgia to heart January 31, 2019, after protecting and b 1015 in everything that he did, when he serving our city for over 32 years. HONORING MILTON BLUEHOUSE, SR. went back to Georgia, though, and be- First joining the Gainesville Police Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I came our Governor, I believe he hit his Department in January 1987 as a patrol was saddened to hear of the passing of stride that has brought Georgia so far officer, Chief Martin has dedicated her former Navajo Nation President Milton in the last 8 years. life to public safety. She has advanced Bluehouse, Sr. When he first got there, I was in the through the ranks of investigator, ser- Raised in a traditional Navajo life- State legislature, and I was honored geant, , captain, and major, style, President Bluehouse graduated that I was part of his team as the Gov- until August of 2014, when she made from Ganado Mission School and ernor’s floor leader. history as the very first female chief of served in the for 3 At that time, our rainy day fund was police for the city of Gainesville. years. basically nonexistent. It is now over $2 Chief Martin’s career in law enforce- Throughout his life, he represented billion. ment has been marked with excellence. the interests of his community on the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.002 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H607 Tribal Council before serving as presi- and the practice of , and shutdown has blocked the review of dent for a short time. Latin American studies. these applications. He had many ambitious plans to as- He spent a summer abroad in Greece Mr. Speaker, let’s reopen our govern- sist at-risk youth, create good-paying and a semester abroad in Argentina, ment so local fire departments and jobs, and expand programs to improve where he worked as an English as a first responders can get the resources safety in Tribal communities. second language instructor. Since 2016, they need to protect our communities. President Bluehouse will always be he has taught English as a second lan- The spiraling effects of this shutdown remembered for his commitment to the guage at the resource center of Catho- are becoming more apparent each and Navajo people and for ensuring the lic Charities in . every day. The Manchester Transit Au- Federal Government upheld its obliga- Impressively, he also worked with thority is concerned about whether tions to the Tribe. Engineers Without Borders to design they will be able to keep buses run- My prayers are with his family and and install a water system in Peru. As ning, since they haven’t been able to loved ones and the entire Navajo Na- part of the project, he co-led a 12-per- draw on Federal funds since December. tion as they mourn his passing and cel- son team to author a Spanish language In addition, crisis centers in New ebrate his life. water system manual for community Hampshire haven’t been able to access IT IS TIME TO OPEN UP GOVERNMENT use. the funding they typically receive from Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, it is During his time at Franklin High the Office of Violence Against Women time to open up government. We can no School, Michael was committed to aca- to assist survivors of sexual and domes- longer think that we are not having an demics, sports, and community activi- tic violence. That is completely unac- impact on our economy. We can no ties. He was named salutatorian of his ceptable. Mr. Speaker, let’s reopen our govern- longer think that the safety of Ameri- class. He played football and was cap- ment so people can get to work on time cans who fly in our skies or eat the tain of the team. He was also a wres- and local organizations can continue to tler and attained the rank of Eagle food in America is not at risk. We can support victims of crime and abuse. Scout with Boy Scouts of America. no longer imagine that the millions of The President says this shutdown is Michael is the son of Tom and Nancy families who are being impacted are necessary to protect the American peo- Wisner of Polk, , in not suffering. ple, yet every story I hear in my dis- Venango County. It is time. This is the greatest Nation trict demonstrates this shutdown is Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Amer- on Earth. It is the only one in my en- making us less safe. The longer our ican men and women who are com- tire lifetime that I have seen that has government remains closed, the less se- mitted to serving this country at home closed down government. Our counties cure our country will be. don’t do it; our States don’t do it; our and abroad. I have no doubt that Mi- Mr. Speaker, this shutdown has cities don’t do it. But the greatest Na- chael will excel in his fellowship and shown us the worst of Washington, the tion on Earth can find a way to close help promote positive change globally. dysfunction and the political games- down government? I congratulate Michael Wisner on this manship that has no regard for people’s This should never, ever happen in our outstanding achievement, and I wish lives. But it is also bringing out the country. We should never put our citi- him the best as he pursues this oppor- very best of people in my State, their zens through this. We have the money tunity. sense of decency and patriotism, their to pay the staff. We have to find ways f willingness to lend a helping hand to to get out of this problem and never let GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN neighbors in need. it happen again. Granite Staters have been banding The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f together to help Federal workers in a Chair recognizes the gentleman from variety of ways, from offering no-inter- RECOGNIZING MICHAEL WISNER New Hampshire (Mr. PAPPAS) for 5 min- est loans to offering food donations. utes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Wood Island Life Saving Station Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Chair recognizes the gentleman from Association is giving gift cards to share the stories of hardworking Gran- Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 Coast Guard personnel in Portsmouth ite Staters who are feeling the pain of minutes. to help them make ends meet while this shutdown on its 26th day. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. they work without pay. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Middle-class families in New Hamp- People in our communities are com- a Franklin High School graduate from shire are suffering because politicians ing together to support everyday Venango County on earning a pres- in Washington can’t complete the most Americans who are the victims of this tigious fellowship. basic task of governing. They are fed shutdown, so why can’t our leaders in Michael Wisner, who graduated from up with the gridlock and endless Washington do the same? Franklin High School in 2015 and is ex- delays. They are exhausted by the par- To my colleagues from across the pected to graduate from Princeton Uni- tisan political excuses. They just want aisle, to our colleagues in the Senate: versity in June, has been awarded the us to do our jobs and reopen the Fed- End this shutdown now. Let’s move for- Charles B. Rangel International Affairs eral Government. ward with the people’s business. We Fellowship following a nationwide con- This weekend, I met with an air traf- need to reopen the government, and we test. fic controller from Derry. He told me need to do it before this bad situation The fellowship is funded by the U.S. that his coworkers are not going to be gets any worse. Department of State and administered able to pay their mortgages and keep f by Howard University right here in up with household bills if the shutdown Washington. goes on any longer. He explained that SUPPORTING EGYPTIAN COPTIC The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a they are intensely proud of the service CHRISTIANS program that aims to attract and pre- they provide to the American people The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pare outstanding young people for ca- and simply want to do their jobs and Chair recognizes the gentleman from reers in the Foreign Service, where get paid on time. Is that really too Arkansas (Mr. HILL) for 5 minutes. they can help formulate, represent, and much to ask? Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I implement U.S. foreign policy. Mr. Speaker, let’s reopen our govern- rise today on National Religious Free- The Rangel program selects out- ment for the sake of every Federal em- dom Day to announce that I am re- standing fellows annually in a highly ployee who works tirelessly to keep the introducing my resolution in the House competitive nationwide process and traveling public safe. in support of the Coptic Christians in supports them through 2 years of grad- Two fire departments in my district, . uate study, internships, mentoring, in Goffstown and Hampton, have ap- I sponsored a nearly identical resolu- and professional development activi- plied for SAFER grants through tion last Congress, and I truly appre- ties. FEMA. They needed the process to ciate the support I received from more Michael is completing certificates at begin in December in order to get ap- than 50 of my House colleagues who co- Princeton in African studies, history proval at town meetings in March. The sponsored that resolution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.005 H16JAPT1 H608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Egypt and the United States are im- to maximize the potential of the Egyp- currently furloughed or working with- portant partners in the fight against tian nation and its people. I’m glad out pay across the country. terrorism in the region. Egypt’s role at that America will be a partner in those Last Friday, in my home State of Camp David has led to some of the efforts.’’ , over 37,000 Federal employ- closest ties between the United States, However, as the second highest re- ees did not receive their paychecks. Egypt, and Israel in their history. cipient of American military aid in the That is irresponsible. I am reintroducing this resolution world, the United States Government b 1030 because the Egyptian Government can must use the tools that it has to hold do more to protect its Christian citi- our allies to a higher standard, if they Yesterday was payday for the United zens. are to continue to receive our aid. States Coast Guard. Protecting our I have great respect for President el- I encourage Egypt to live up to the seas throughout our Nation is a vital Sisi, someone I have had the oppor- legacy of Camp David at home, work- part of America’s national security. tunity to meet with on two occasions, ing to achieve what former President They got a paycheck with a printed and I applaud the changes and message Anwar Sadat called ‘‘permanent peace ‘‘0’’ on it for their wage. that el-Sisi has made in the areas of re- based on justice.’’ Our national parks are operating ligious tolerance and plurality. Today in America, we commemorate without full staff or guides. We have He continues to say and do the right ’s 1786 adoption of Thomas Jef- had, already, Americans die as a result things at the top level of government: ferson’s Statute for Religious Freedom. of the shutdown, one in Yosemite close having a good relationship with the In his proclamation today, President to my district. Coptic Pope, attending mass on mul- Trump urged all Americans to help The government shutdown is putting tiple occasions, getting some churches ‘‘secure this blessing both at home and Americans in danger in other ways as reconstructed while constructing the around the world.’’ well. By shutting down the govern- largest Christian cathedral in the Mid- All people around the world, regard- ment, the President is making border dle East in the new administrative cen- less of their religious affiliation, de- security—supposedly the reason for all ter outside Cairo, and holding terror- serve the same freedom to practice of this—more difficult and has stopped ists accountable for their atrocities. their chosen religion like we have en- paying key law enforcement personnel, But, Mr. Speaker, there is more to joyed here in the United States of including Customs and Border Protec- do. I stress to the Egyptian foreign af- America for more than 200 years. tion officers, Federal prosecutors, im- fairs officials when I meet with them Permanent peace based on justice for migration judges, Immigration and that this is not an attack on President the Coptic Christians of Egypt, that is Customs Enforcement agents, and el-Sisi. To the contrary, I acknowledge my goal with this resolution. members, as I said earlier, of the Coast the support and partnership and friend- As President Reagan said: ‘‘Respect Guard. ship that we have with Egypt. But for human rights is not social work; it This is a manufactured crisis in order there is more that can be done in the is not merely an act of compassion. It to pursue a political agenda. It is just area of protecting religious freedom is the first obligation of government not right. It is not the way our govern- and human rights, especially in the and the source of its legitimacy.’’ ment is supposed to function. rural parts of the country. Mr. Speaker, the respect for human Within the United States, Homeland The State Department’s 2018 reli- rights and religious freedom is funda- Security investigation agents who in- gious freedom report on Egypt names mental to the American position, and I vestigate human trafficking, drug Minya province as a particular area for will continue to promote this issue for smuggling, and transnational criminal concern. The Egyptians routinely Coptic Christians and all Egyptians gangs are working without pay. Does claim that they have no minorities in who take their water from the Nile. that make any sense? I thought this Egypt. ‘‘We are all Egyptians, and we f was supposed to be about national se- all take our water from the Nile,’’ is curity. We ought to be paying these something that is frequently said. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN folks. But from my studies and in my view, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Department of Justice has there is a population in Egypt that Chair recognizes the gentleman from stopped processing discretionary does not have the same protections of California (Mr. COSTA) for 5 minutes. grants that support State and local law rule of law as others. The country must Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today enforcement, which is critical, I can do better in places like Minya prov- to speak about the irresponsible gov- tell you, in California, where we have ince. ernment shutdown that is hurting peo- many of these challenges. I have been Following Secretary Pompeo’s recent ple not only in my district, but listening to the people back home. visit to Egypt, Hamza Hendawi of the throughout California and our Nation. That is our job. We are supposed to lis- Associated Press wrote: ‘‘El-Sisi’s There is no good reason for our govern- ten. widely publicized policy to staunch ment to be shut down. For 25 days now, the shutdown has sectarianism, however, has done little As national leaders, one of the most been hurting the people of San Joaquin to protect Christians in rural Egypt, important responsibilities as Members Valley. Middle-class families are suf- where Muslim extremists frequently of Congress is, in fact, to pass a budget fering. We have IRS officers and large attack their homes and businesses or every year on time and always to keep numbers of Federal employees in my force them to leave their homes after government open. But since 2010, we district who are working or not work- violent disputes. have seen a phenomena take place ing, and they are not receiving pay- ‘‘Critics and activists say discrimina- where groups on both sides think, well, checks. tion against Christians there is often there can be justification to shut down Many of these individuals have tolerated by local authorities and government for an agenda, usually po- shared that they don’t even know how branches of the security agencies.’’ litically motivated, and put all of our they are going to be able to feed their Mr. Speaker, my resolution calls on other responsibilities aside. children or pay their mortgage or their the Egyptian Government to end this Over half the Members of Congress car payment, because the majority of culture of impunity for attacks on have been here less than 6 years. families live—what?—from paycheck- Christians and to undertake the arrest, I say this government shutdown, any to-paycheck. In fact, a group of Federal prosecution, and conviction of individ- government shutdown, is irresponsible. employees in my district is at the uals who carry out attacks on We are supposed to have a budget for point of needing to take out loans and and other Christians in Egypt. It calls our country, like every family has a trying to find other jobs—which makes on the government to hold accountable budget and every business has a budg- no sense—to keep themselves and their these local government officials who et. families afloat. fail to enforce the law. When the government shuts down, And the pain radiates, broadly affect- I stand with Secretary of State people suffer, families suffer, veterans ing our local economies. Small busi- Pompeo and support his message that: suffer, all Americans suffer. Approxi- nesses in downtown Fresno, Madera, ‘‘More work certainly needs to be done mately 800,000 Federal employees are Merced, and many other communities

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:21 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.006 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H609 throughout my district are being im- To Bob and to his wife, Carol, I speak If you oppose bigotry, if you reject pacted, along with the Federal officers on behalf of west Tennessee and the bigotry, will you reject the bigot? If who are involved in the United States State of Tennessee and I say thank you you reject racism, will you go on Department of Agriculture and the for your service to the city of record rejecting the racist? If you are ability to operate their offices. Dyersburg. Thank you for your service antithetical to anti-Semitism, will you And there are those who contract to Dyer County. You epitomize public go on record rejecting and opposing the with the government who are looking service and your love for the commu- anti-Semite? at not receiving paychecks. It is affect- nity. This is the question. ing our Nation’s economy. And there is f I appreciate greatly and I am going clear proof of that. to be eternally grateful to those who Mr. Speaker, this harm must stop. OPPOSITION TO BIGOTRY AND brought this resolution. It was timely. Let me say it again. There is no good RACISM It was something that was necessary. reason for a government shutdown. We The SPEAKER pro tempore. The But I also appreciate Mr. RUSH’s posi- have our differences, to be sure, and we Chair recognizes the gentleman from tion, because the corollary has to be ought to be negotiating those dif- Texas (Mr. GREEN) for 5 minutes. addressed at some point. ferences on border security and other Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, We cannot continue to say we are op- matters. and still I rise, proud to have the pre- posed to something. That is a talking On December 18, the Senate passed a eminent privilege of serving in the point. We have to get to the action bipartisan agreement, unanimously, to Congress of the United States of Amer- item, which is: What are you going to keep the government open that was ac- ica, a proud American, and proud to do about it if you oppose it? What will ceptable to both Chambers and the say that, yesterday, this Congress went you do about it? President, and it did not include fund- on record indicating that it is opposed What will you do about it when it ing for a border wall. The next day, the to bigotry. It went on record saying it emanates from the highest office in the President changed his mind. is opposed to hate. land? What will you do about it? Will This shutdown is not about securing I read to you the style of the resolu- you simply say ‘‘I oppose it,’’ or will our border, but it is about consistently tion, H. Res. 41. It reads: ‘‘Rejecting you take a vote to indicate that it is providing funding to improve our bor- White Nationalism and White Suprem- an action item and you are going to re- der security, and we can do that. We acy.’’ That is the style of the resolu- ject it? should do that. tion. One step closer to impeachment, yes- I urge my colleagues to get to work. I will not read all of the whereases, The American people expect better. terday’s resolution brought us one step but I do think it appropriate to read closer. The clock is ticking. Impeach- f the resolved. ment is not dead. HONORING BOB KIRK ‘‘Resolved, That the House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The resentatives once again rejects White bers are reminded to refrain from en- Chair recognizes the gentleman from nationalism and White supremacy as gaging in personalities toward the Tennessee (Mr. KUSTOFF) for 5 minutes. hateful expressions of intolerance that President. Mr. KUSTOFF of Tennessee. Mr. are contradictory to the values that f Speaker, I rise today to honor and rec- define the people of the United States.’’ HERE ARE THE FACTS ognize a true public servant and a I thank all of my colleagues. I heard friend of mine, Bob Kirk, from many of them speak, and much of what The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dyersburg, Tennessee. was said really touched my heart. I Chair recognizes the gentleman from Bob has served as an alderman for thank them for saying it, because it Kentucky (Mr. BARR) for 5 minutes. the city of Dyersburg for 51 years. He was made very clear yesterday that we Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, during a leaves this position this month not reject bigotry. It was made very clear meeting in the White House, our newly only with many years of dedicated that bigotry will not be tolerated. elected Speaker of the House inter- service, but also as the longest serving I am appreciative that this happened rupted Homeland Security Secretary elected official in the State of Ten- because there was a time in the history Kirstjen Nielsen, who was reciting sta- nessee. of our country where such a resolution tistics relating to the border. Bob Kirk’s service to the Nation and would not have been brought before the ‘‘I reject your facts,’’ Ms. PELOSI to our State started immediately fol- House of Representatives. There was a said. lowing his high school graduation, time when people would deny the exist- Well, here are the facts: when he dedicated 4 years to the ence of racism and bigotry and hate, Fact: Last year, 17,000 people with United States Air Force. After serving xenophobia, homophobia, anti-Semi- prior criminal convictions were in the military, Bob returned home to tism. stopped trying to cross our southern start his career at Colonial Rubber There was a time when people would border. Works, where he was a loyal employee have denied the existence, and then Fact: The recent 8,000-plus caravan for 30 years until his retirement in when you deny the existence of some- that attempted to breach our southern 1996. thing, you don’t have to deal with it border contained over 600 confirmed During Bob’s tenure as an alderman, because you say that it isn’t there and criminal migrants. he played an instrumental role in se- it doesn’t exist. Why would you deal Fact: Approximately 90 percent of curing a Tennessee Highway Patrol of- with it? But yesterday, we went on the heroin seized by Customs and Bor- fice in Dyersburg, and he has been record not only saying that we reject der Protection is interdicted along the present and active for so many eco- it, but we also acknowledged the exist- southwest border of the United States nomic wins on behalf of the city of ence of it, which is important. at and between the ports of entry, and Dyersburg. I also have to single out just one continues to be the primary In addition to his elected position, Representative, Congressman BOBBY supplier of heroin to the United States. Bob has remained extremely active in RUSH, who voted against the resolu- Fact: The Department of Homeland numerous community organizations. tion—one vote against. I want to ac- Security reports a 73 percent surge in Last spring, the Tennessee Municipal knowledge that he was right. He was the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl League honored Bob by creating a new right because he said it wasn’t enough. interdicted at the southern border over award in his honor that will bear his I concur. the last 2 years. name. It is the Bob Kirk Local Govern- I thank my colleagues for the resolu- Fact: Over 72,000 Americans died of ment Leadership Award. This award is tion indicating that we oppose bigotry, an opioid overdose last year. going to be given annually to out- but the real question that we have to Fact: In my home State of Kentucky, standing public servants who not only answer at some point in the future is we suffer from the fifth highest opioid go above and beyond the call of duty, the corollary that flows from being in overdose rate in America. but also do a great job in serving their opposition to bigotry. The corollary is Fact: The administration’s request to communities. this: Congress is not funding for a sea-to-sea

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.008 H16JAPT1 H610 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 concrete wall, as some falsely claim. It The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 is a commonsense request for a sophis- bers are reminded to address their re- minutes. ticated border wall system, including marks to the Chair. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, on strategically placed 30-foot steel bar- f Monday we recognize Martin Luther riers, technology, lights, cameras, sen- King Day and we celebrate his legacy SHUTDOWN STORIES sors, and other infrastructure. of civil rights and his promotion of op- Fact: Currently, there are 700 miles The SPEAKER pro tempore. The portunity for all. of physical barriers on our southern Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Today, I am proud to recognize an in- border, a measure 90 Democrats, in- New Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER) for 5 dividual from Bucks County, Pennsyl- cluding , Joe Biden, Hil- minutes. vania, who has spent his life and career lary Clinton, DIANNE FEINSTEIN, and Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. dedicated to the advancement of equal- CHUCK SCHUMER supported in 2006. Speaker, I rise to call for an immediate ity. Speaker PELOSI, it is interesting you end to President Trump’s irresponsible Norval Reece of Yardley remembers claim walls are ‘‘immoral,’’ when many and unnecessary government shutdown witnessing Dr. King’s ‘‘I Have a of the leading voices in your party which has now entered its 26th day. Dream’’ speech and marching with him People in my home State of New have a previous record of supporting on the third march from Selma to Hampshire and across this country are physical barriers on our southern bor- Montgomery. He worked closely with suffering and they are put at risk be- der. Do you consider them immoral? Dr. King to enact change and in 1967 Fact: Border walls work. The Depart- cause of this manufactured crisis. spent several hours with Dr. King in ment of Homeland Security reports One woman wrote into my office: . that, where a wall was built, illegal ‘‘My two girls and I count on the auto crossings have dropped by 90 percent or deposit from their dad. If this goes on, Norval credits his devotion to civil more. For example, apprehensions of il- we will not be able to buy food, pay rights activism to his Quaker faith. He legal aliens crossing the border in El bills, or buy gasoline.’’ served in with the American Paso, Texas, dropped 72 percent in 1 Another constituent wrote: ‘‘We are Friends Service Committee, and later year and 95 percent over 22 years. And not okay with a shutdown for a wall or continued to work on their behalf upon veteran Chief Border Patrol Agent Glo- for any other reason. We are not pawns his return home. He later became a ria Chavez, a American, not a on a chessboard.’’ successful businessman, building his political appointee, a career profes- The wife of a Coast Guard member own media company that helped bring sional with the Border Patrol agency, spoke of the sacrifices that their fam- cable television to then-Communist has said that the newly constructed ily has already made for this country. Poland. border wall in her El Centro Sector of And now they are facing the uncer- Mr. Speaker, Norval’s life and dedica- California has already reduced illegal tainty of even being able to pay their tion to the service of others is truly in- border crossings. mortgage. spiring, and we thank him, his wife, Speaker PELOSI, you are entitled to We take an oath to protect and de- and their sons, Tim and Stockton, for your own opinion, but you are not enti- fend this country. Safety is our number their service to their community and tled to your own facts. I certainly one job. And, yet, air traffic control- our country. agree with my colleagues on both sides lers, TSA agents, DEA agents, and RECOGNIZING THE FOOD CENTER AT THE of the aisle who say we must end this even, ironically, Border Patrol agents MORRISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH government shutdown and pay our Fed- are not receiving their pay, and our Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I eral employees. It is wrong that these safety is at risk. rise to recognize a faith community in workers are missing paychecks, espe- One of the most heart-wrenching sto- Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that is cially essential government workers ries that I have heard is that domestic going the extra mile to minimize the who are required to work. violence shelters in New Hampshire negative impact felt by Federal work- and across this country are cutting b 1045 ers and their families during this pro- services to women and children whose longed government shutdown. After all, many of these people are lives are at risk. These stories go on Last Friday, an estimated 800,000 corrections officers, air traffic control- and on. Federal employees missed their pay- lers, Federal court personnel, and Bor- Who in our society are truly being checks. Understanding the undue hard- der Patrol agents. These are the very hurt by President Trump’s shutdown: ship these Federal employees are fac- people who are charged with the re- women and children; seniors; and vet- ing, the Food Center at the Morrisville sponsibility of keeping the American erans, whose health, safety, and well- Presbyterian Church stepped up to the people safe. That is why I cosponsor being are put at risk by his intran- plate, opening their door to furloughed the No Work Without Pay Act, which sigence. Federal workers and their families would require us to pay these essential Here in the House we have voted re- with the opportunity to receive food. Federal workers during the pendency peatedly to reopen the government and Mr. Speaker, I am truly blessed to of a shutdown. the Senate should follow suit. I urge But as important as it is that we represent such thoughtful and compas- the President to end this shutdown so sionate constituents. timely fund these patriotic Americans’ we can focus on the hard work that is paychecks, it is equally important, and As I did in this same exact spot yes- expected of us by the American people. terday, I urge my colleagues to put perhaps more important, that we fund Democrats and Republicans in this their mission. So by all means, we aside their differences and reopen our Congress agree that we need com- government. Our inaction is putting must end this government shutdown, prehensive immigration reform and but that objective won’t happen when Federal workers in an untenable posi- 21st century border security. tion. the Speaker of the House refuses to ac- Now is the time to reopen the gov- We would like to extend our heartfelt cept basic, irrefutable facts. It won’t ernment so that we can work together thank you to the Reverend Rachel happen until both parties sit down and in good faith to advance meaningful Rhodes and all the staff and volunteers offer a proposal, and a compromise, and legislation that will strengthen and at the Food Center at Morrisville Pres- a counterproposal, something that the protect our country. Mr. MCCONNELL byterian Church for their work. Each Speaker of the House refuses to do. and President Trump, do your job. and every one of them makes our com- So my other friends on the other side The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- munity a special place. of the aisle, many of them who I know bers are again reminded to address are equally committed to protecting their remarks to the Chair. STALKING AWARENESS MONTH the American people, to Speaker f Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, PELOSI, and Senator SCHUMER: Stop the January is Stalking Awareness Month, partisan games. Do your job. Protect RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF and I rise today to bring attention to the American people from drugs and NORVAL REECE the critical need for action to empower criminals. End this shutdown, and fund The SPEAKER pro tempore. The survivors and protect victims of this commonsense border security. Chair recognizes the gentleman from crime.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.010 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H611 Yesterday, I proudly joined my friend enough to inflict this much suffering Dr. Oberholtzer delivered my brother, and colleague Representative STEPH- on Americans, why didn’t the Presi- my sister, and, of course, me. He saved ANIE MURPHY from Florida along with dent pick this fight in the 2 years when my life. He had saved many people’s Pennsylvania Senators PAT TOOMEY his party controlled both Houses of the lives. By the time I was in 9th grade, I and BOB CASEY to reintroduce the Com- Congress? knew I wanted to be a physician just bat Online Predators Act. Why is he doing this now? I think we like Dr. Oberholtzer. I worked hard and This bill would increase criminal know the answer. I fear that for the with the support of my family and penalties for the stalking of children President the chaos is sometimes not a friends was able to get into medical and help ensure law enforcement offi- means to an end, but an end in itself. school, and by the time I was a second- cials evaluate and update practices to He doesn’t want a wall, he wants a year resident, I was supposed to decide combat online stalking of children. fight over the wall; not a compromise what type of physician was I going to Mr. Speaker, there are few things to open the government, but a conflict be. more sinister than preying on innocent that dismantles the government. And Go back to February of 1987, and we children. Millions of Americans, in- that raises the stakes for all of us. had our first baby, a little girl named cluding the most vulnerable among us, For this is not about how we secure Lauren. And the second she was born, are harmed each year by stalkers. Here the border, as important as that is to the moment I heard her first cry, I in Congress, we must work in a bipar- all of us. It is about how we govern our said: This is what I want to do. I want tisan manner to eliminate the digital country. We have a chance now to say, to deliver babies the rest of my life. footprint of predators to protect the once and for all, Presidents are entitled So as an obstetrician for the next 30 kids in our communities and in our Na- to try to persuade us to support their years, every day I got to see 10, 20, 40, tion. priorities, but if they fail to persuade sometimes 50 pregnant women. It was a I am deeply grateful for the support us, they are not entitled to shut the great experience and there were some and advocacy of the Zezzo family of government down to get their way. very special visits that I really looked Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who None of us, not Democrats or Repub- forward to with those moms. Their serve as an inspiration for this piece of licans, are entitled to hold hostage the first visit for a first-time mom was al- legislation, the Combat Online Preda- basic functions of our government to ways a special moment. tors Act, and for survivors everywhere. force our will on others. And if we give The moms came in. They had a twin- Mr. Speaker, I pledge to work with into this tactic now, it will be used kle in their eyes and they may have all of my colleagues, Democrat and Re- again, and again, and again. We will been throwing up for 3 or 4 or 5 days al- publican alike, to advance this legisla- have chaos in our government for as ready, but there was still a sparkle in tion and other solutions to stop stalk- far as the eye can see. their eye and excitement. ing in all of its forms. So how do we solve this problem? We b 1100 f will not solve it by abdicating our re- Sometimes I would get to do a sponsibility in the Congress and wait- DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS sonogram at that first visit. Believe it ing for the President to agree on some- MUST COME TOGETHER TO RE- or not, about a month after conception, thing. If we wait for that, we will be OPEN THE GOVERNMENT Mr. Speaker, you can see a baby’s waiting forever. heartbeat. They would come back at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We will not solve it by encouraging about 12 weeks for their next visit. By Chair recognizes the gentleman from him to use emergency powers or to use then, their nausea was improving, and New Jersey (Mr. MALINOWSKI) for 5 our military to defy the Congress. That we could hear a baby’s heartbeat on minutes. would tear another hole in our con- the Doppler for the first time. Mr. MALINOWSKI. Mr. Speaker, I stitutional fabric. They came back again at about 18 rise as a freshman who came here to We will solve it when the House and weeks, and I would ask them: Do you get things done on the 26th day of the the Senate Democrats and Republicans feel the baby move yet? longest government shutdown in Amer- come together to say: This is not how Again, the mom’s eyes would sparkle ican history. we do business in a . that they are feeling that baby move. I For 26 days, we have had to explain Mr. Speaker, instead of enabling this would notice when I would touch the to 800,000 dedicated, patriotic Ameri- abdication of responsibility by the mom and when I would touch the baby, cans why we will not pay them for White House, let us rise to our respon- the baby would push back. If there was their service to our country, even as sibility in the Congress. Let us work maybe a brother or a sister in the they must keep paying for their rent, together to reopen the government by room, if that brother or sister spoke, I their medicine and their kids’ edu- passing the same bills we were all will- could feel the baby move, and I could cations. ing to vote for across party lines last actually hear the heart rate increase of For 26 days, we have had to explain year, and then let’s sit down together that little baby inside that mom. why small business owners can’t get as adults to talk about immigration Then, of course, later on, the favorite loans; why food safety inspections are and the border as part of the debate moment of my entire life was always suspended; why lines are growing and about funding the Department of getting to hear that first cry of that terminals are being shut down at our Homeland Security when both sides newborn and give that baby to a proud airports; why we are willing to jeop- can put their ideas on the table and mom and dad. ardize the safety of air travelers; why find common ground. So those are great, great times. we can’t protect our National Parks If we do that, we will not only ad- Mr. Speaker, I am often asked when from desecration; and why, if securing dress border security, we will break I think life begins. I hope you can re- our country is so important, we aren’t this pernicious practice of taking the late from the stories I just shared that paying the Coast Guard, and Customs American people hostage when we I don’t have any other choice but to be- and Border Protection officers whose don’t get our way. lieve that life begins at conception and job it is to secure it. We can make this the shutdown to that those babies are people, and they In the last few days, I have been end all shutdowns. deserve our respect and our protection. hearing from college students in my f Mr. Speaker, this week, we will be district who have until February 1 to welcoming 200,000 people to Wash- apply for financial aid, but they can’t LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION ington, D.C., for the March for Life. access their tax transcripts from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I especially salute some students who IRS. Chair recognizes the gentleman from are coming from Beloit, Kansas, and Mr. Speaker, I ask: Why are we doing Kansas (Mr. MARSHALL) for 5 minutes. Concordia, Kansas. Like many stu- this to ourselves? The President says it Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I grew dents, they will be riding a bus for 24 is because of border security. But if we up in a small town in Kansas, and per- hours. I am so proud of them, and I are honest, we know that that is not haps the most respected person in the look forward to seeing them. I appre- what this is about. If getting $5.7 bil- city was our family physician, Dr. Nor- ciate their efforts to put their words lion for a border wall is important man Oberholtzer. into actions.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.012 H16JAPT1 H612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Mr. Speaker, as a doctor for over 25 Again, she was a mentor and county commissioner. He also was a years, I have delivered thousands of ba- mentored so many young women very, very dear friend. bies. I certainly understand the respon- throughout Fort Worth who sought to We lost a giant in Fort Worth by los- sibility I have as a Member of Congress replicate her success. She helped them ing Dionne. She will be missed because to protect the life of the unborn. In the aspire to careers that would challenge she was a friend to so many and always last 2 years, this House, thanks to a the norm. She always encouraged those had so many colorful, wonderful, and Republican majority, has passed count- young women to never give up. Dionne humorous things to say. But I can tell less bills to limit abortion, end tax- broke barriers for the African Amer- you that our city is better off and our payer-subsidized abortion, and prohibit ican community, for women, for the county is better off because Dionne abortions of unborn babies over 20 disadvantaged, for the disabled, and for Bagsby moved to Fort Worth with her weeks. Unfortunately, these bills never so many others, including myself. husband and helped make it a better made it to the President’s desk. Mr. Speaker, I will tell you and will place for everybody. Today, the United States is one of be honest with you, if you ever met f seven countries in the world that al- Dionne, you will know that she was lows babies old enough to feel pain and very much into straight talk. She did MARCH FOR LIFE survive outside the womb to be torn not mince words, and she always cut The SPEAKER pro tempore. The limb from limb. This list of seven in- right to the chase. But I will also tell Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from cludes , North , Singapore, you, as I mentioned before, that Missouri (Mrs. WAGNER) for 5 minutes. Vietnam, and a list of other human Dionne was a tremendous mentor. Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise rights offenders that our Nation, this When I was elected to the State Leg- today to stand with the hundreds of country, should not be proud to be part islature in 2004, Dionne was the first thousands of Americans who are trav- of. person to call me up, and we went and eling to Washington for the 46th an- Each year, more than 600,000 abor- had lunch. When I got married later, nual March for Life. tions are performed across this coun- she called my wife and me up, and we Fighting for the rights of the most try, costing our country precious lives. went and had lunch with her. When I vulnerable Americans has been my The fact is, only one in seven Ameri- came to Congress and was elected in most precious responsibility since long cans support legal-under-all-cir- 2012, she was one of the first people to before I was elected to Congress. Most cumstances Roe v. Wade, and still, call me up, and she; Lorraine Miller, notably, I can remember marching to Congress refuses to act. who was a former Clerk of the House defend our unborn children when I was Over the course of my first term, I here; my wife; and I all went and had pregnant with my son Stephen in Janu- made it a top priority to fight for those dinner. She was more than happy to ary of 1990. Last year, I was proud to who can’t fight for themselves, and I dispense good advice that was very, march just days after my first grand- will continue to do so. Abortions are an very helpful to me. daughter, Isabella Marie, was born. injustice to the unborn and are a com- Mr. Speaker, Dionne was also very This Friday, the day of the March, we plete disregard for life. Congress should instrumental in bringing a lot of firsts will celebrate Isabella’s first birthday. prevent taxpayer money from ever to Fort Worth. I mentioned her work Again and again, I am reminded that being funneled into immoral organiza- with the schools, her being the first life is beautiful, that children are a tions like Planned Parenthood and fi- Black and first woman on the county blessing, and that we must do all we nally put an end to abortion. I will commissioners court. But her legacy can to support our Nation’s mothers. unapologetically stand with the chil- still lives today through The Links. Though now we have a divided Con- dren, with these babies, who do not She was one of the legacy members of gress, there is still so much we can do have a voice of their own to fight. The Links in Fort Worth. The Greater to lift up women and children. This f Fort Worth Area Negro Business and month, my colleagues and I called on HONORING THE LIFE OF DIONNE Professional Women’s Club, she got a President Trump to veto any legisla- PHILLIPS BAGSBY national charter for that venerable or- tion that weakens Federal policies The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ganization and had the first meeting in against abortion. Chair recognizes the gentleman from her living room in southeast Fort We are fortunate that the adminis- tration is taking action to protect life. Texas (Mr. VEASEY) for 5 minutes. Worth. Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, if you ever went to any The President has reinstated President today to honor the life of my dear of Dionne’s receptions while she was Reagan’s title 10 protect life rule, so friend, Dionne Phillips Bagsby. still in office between that 1988 and 2005 that our tax dollars don’t fund abor- Dionne was a very strong leader in time period, you will know that one of tion providers like Planned Parenthood the Fort Worth community. She served the things that she liked to do was give and others. This is widely popular pol- as a role model to so many people, in- shout-outs. She gave shout-outs to ev- icy. cluding myself, and she really was driv- erybody from people in her family to In fact, Mr. Speaker, new public poll- en by her work to desegregate the Fort the person who was her trainer. ing shows that millennials prefer that Worth schools when she first came to I am going to give a shout-out to their tax dollars go to federally quali- Fort Worth. That really spurred her to some of her family members and spe- fied health centers rather than abor- run for the county commissioner’s seat cial friends today—and everybody back tion providers like Planned Parenthood in precinct one in 1988. home, please forgive me if I have left by a 3–1 margin. Only 7 percent of When she ran, she became the first out anyone—her daughter, Dionne millennials share the position of the woman and the first African American Anne Jones; her son, Jimmy Bagsby; Democratic Party platform that abor- to become a Tarrant County commis- her husband who preceded her in death tion should be available without any sioner. She did a tremendous job for who was also on the Fort Worth City exceptions and funded by your tax dol- Tarrant County and the city of Fort Council, Jim Bagsby; her grand- lars. Worth. children, Kirbe, Josiah, Kelli, and Eli- The administration is heeding the Throughout her 16-year tenure, jah; and her brother, Paul Phillips. concerns of the American people. Just Dionne fought to improve public edu- She had so many friends whom she last month, the National Institutes of cation and increase access to health re- would like to give shout-outs to, in- Health announced it will fund up to $20 sources for women and children. Her cluding one who preceded her in death, million to find alternatives to using former precinct administrator, who is Dr. Erma Johnson Hadley, her dear human fetal tissue in research projects. now the county commissioner, Roy friend; Norma Roby; Bob Sanders; The U.S. Government should end all Charles Brooks, said it best when he Jesse Gaines; again, Lorraine Miller; contracts that use baby body parts. We said that Dionne was not a politician, Gwendolyn Morrison; Viney Chandler; must preserve the integrity in sci- she was a public servant. and, again, County Commissioner Roy entific research by protecting pregnant In 2005, I was proud to be a part of Charles Brooks, who was also someone women and their children. the Texas Legislature and honor her Dionne mentored and who was her pre- This month, I am introducing two for a lifetime of service. cinct administrator before he became bills to defend life. The first is the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.014 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H613 Born Alive Act, which will require all gave in; and he never wavered in his principles that all are created equal, healthcare providers to give babies who patriotism, his faith in God, his cour- and we cannot back down from the survive abortions the same level of age, his sacrifices, and his commitment fight to preserve life and to protect care as other newborns and to ensure to this country. those who can’t protect themselves. that they are immediately admitted to America is eternally grateful for his I look forward to continuing work to a hospital. The illegal fetal tissue traf- service. ensure that our taxpayer dollars do not ficking industry profits most from After he got back from the Hanoi Hil- fund death and abortion, a procedure abortions that increase the likelihood ton, he came back to his beloved Shir- that denies the right to live and con- of a live birth. Congress must provide ley and his children back in Texas. He tradicts the core founding principles of born-alive infants with lifesaving care, was in the Air Force for a while, and our freedom and our Nation. not exploit, kill, and sell them to the then he went into business. f highest bidder. But he wanted to continue to serve. IN SUPPORT OF LIFE I am also introducing the Prenatal In 1984, he ran for the Texas House of Nondiscrimination Act, or PRENDA, Representatives, and he was elected in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The which will prohibit sex-selection abor- the Third District in a special election Chair recognizes the gentleman from tions or forcing a woman to obtain a in 1991. Wisconsin (Mr. GROTHMAN) for 5 min- sex-selection abortion. The sad truth is Here in the , utes. that victims of sex-selected abortions he served for 28 years. He served on the Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise are overwhelmingly female. It is esti- Ways and Means Committee and con- today to support life. mated that 117 million girls are demo- tinued to be an icon of virtue, a par- Mr. Speaker, 46 years ago when I was graphically missing from around the agon of service, and a man whose shoes a senior in high school, it was decided world due to sex-selection abortions, I can never truly fill but in whose foot- by the U.S. Supreme Court, or the U.S. infanticide, and other forms of gender- steps I resolve to try to walk in. Supreme Court felt, that the United States Constitution required abortion based violence. f Girls are targeted for abortions not be legal in this country, despite the only in countries like China and India, RIGHT TO LIFE fact that, for much of the past century, but right here in the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The every State in the Union felt that abor- These abortions victimize both mother Chair recognizes the gentleman from tion should be made illegal. This deci- and daughter and have no place in a Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) for 5 min- sion directly led to the deaths of over just society. utes. 40 million children who should have Mr. Speaker, there is so much bipar- Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I been living a full life. tisan work we can do to protect Amer- rise today to talk about a fundamental John Adams said that our Constitu- ica’s mothers and babies, and I hope we human right, a right declared to be an tion was meant for moral and religious can act together to serve and protect inalienable right by our Founders who people. How can a country built for a all God’s children. proclaimed we are all created equal moral, religious people living under I thank all of those who will march and have the God-given right to live— our Constitution allow this to happen? for life this week. I stand with them, to live freely and to pursue happiness. We know how it happened. About 10 and I will continue to fight and pray Our Founding Fathers carefully ar- years ago, Justice Ruth Bader Gins- for the day when abortion is not only ticulated that life, liberty, and the pur- burg let the cat out of the bag. This de- illegal but is unthinkable. suit of happiness are the human rights cision was meant to prevent the f that encompass the American way and growth in populations we don’t want to are the logical foundation for freedom. have too many of, the progressives’ RECOGNIZING SAM JOHNSON FOR dream. DECADES OF SERVICE TO b 1115 But how did the progressives get UNITED STATES Unfortunately, it seems that Planned their dream? Some politicians some- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Parenthood has a logic problem. The times talk about science and say we Chair recognizes the gentleman from CEO of Planned Parenthood tweeted don’t take into account science enough Texas (Mr. TAYLOR) for 5 minutes. just last week that the organization’s around here. Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I am hon- ‘‘core mission is providing, protecting, It is interesting that, in 1973 when ored to stand here today as the Rep- and expanding access to abortion and this decision was reached, we didn’t resentative for Texas’ Third Congres- reproductive healthcare.’’ And she have ultrasounds. Now, with sional District. This district was first called the procedure of an abortion a ultrasounds, it is more apparent than represented by William Thomas Clark, ‘‘fundamental human right.’’ ever that every new baby in that womb a general in the in 1870. Mr. Speaker, abortion is not a human is a unique individual, with its heart Since then, 19 people have represented right. Abortion, to the contrary, is beating, with its feeling pain. Never- the district, including myself. Most re- death. Abortion is the antithesis of theless, we continue to ignore that cently, a true American hero, Con- life, the fundamental human right. science and continue to allow this hor- gressman Sam Johnson, represented For years, we have been fed the same rible stain on our culture. the Third District in the Congress for argument that Planned Parenthood op- Indeed, right now, the United States 28 years. erates to ensure women’s health and is one of only seven countries to allow Prior to that, Congressman Johnson prenatal care, but straight from their late-term abortions. There we are, in was in the U.S. Air Force. As I like to CEO, we know this is not the truth. the same list as , China, say, he shot down his first MiG in Planned Parenthood’s mission is abor- and Vietnam. I guess you can kind of Korea. He served a ground tour in Viet- tion. Planned Parenthood’s mission is look back and see why, in the sixties, nam, and in his second tour of Viet- death, and their actions prove it. the progressives would talk about Ho, nam, on his 46th mission, he was flying Planned Parenthood ended the funda- Ho, Ho Chi Minh and why they wanted his jet over an enemy gun position mental right to life through 321,384 the Communists to win in Vietnam. when his gun jammed. He did a circle abortions in 2016. That is 881 abortive This is probably one of the reasons, the around. He flew a second time, and deaths per day. This means that every type of country that they like. that time, he was shot down. He then 98 seconds a life was extinguished by Our forefathers wanted this country went to the Hanoi Hilton. There, he Planned Parenthood. to be a country that would shed a light survived pernicious beatings and tor- The CEO said in the same tweet that on the world. Nevertheless, we appear ture. the organization ‘‘will never back down to be going backwards. The new major- But, Mr. Speaker, do you know what? from that fight’’ to not only expand ac- ity recently brought a bill to the floor Despite the tremendous pressure that cess to abortion but to deem it a to allow the United States to pay for he was under, Sam Johnson was unique human right. abortions abroad again. among the prisoners of the Hanoi Hil- Mr. Speaker, as freedom-loving Is this what we want America to be ton in that he never broke; he never Americans, we must stand on our core known for: the United States telling

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.015 H16JAPT1 H614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 countries all around the world that come forward and lead the House in the modern Republican majority in South abortion should be legal and the gov- Pledge of Allegiance. Carolina. ernment should be paying for abortion? Mr. BANKS led the Pledge of Alle- My wife, Roxanne, and I offer our What a stain on the moral record of the giance as follows: deepest sympathy to the Burriss fam- United States of America. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ily. This is the week of the March for United States of America, and to the Repub- In conclusion, God bless our troops, Life. I would like to thank all the peo- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, and we will never forget September the ple from the State of Wisconsin who indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 11th in the global war on terrorism. are there and come here diligently f f every year, hoping the people in this ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER DISASTER RELIEF AMENDMENT city, both the justices and the politi- PRO TEMPORE cians, realize that this murder of al- (Mr. HARDER of California asked most a million people a year must end. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and was given permission to address I would like to thank them and hope Chair will entertain up to 15 requests the House for 1 minute and to revise that this is the last year that we have for 1-minute speeches on each side of and extend his remarks.) to continue this debate and that, fi- the aisle. Mr. HARDER of California. Madam nally, by this year, this time, we one f Speaker, today, I rise on behalf of the communities affected by the dev- more time think that life is precious GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN and our government will not continue astating wildfires in northern Cali- to allow the premature snuffing out of (Ms. JOHNSON of Texas asked and fornia. life. was given permission to address the These past few months have been a House for 1 minute.) f trying time for our community. Entire Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam towns were destroyed, crops were RECESS Speaker, today marks the 26th day of burned, and thousands of families were The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- President Trump’s irresponsible and left with nowhere to call home. My rel- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair destructive government shutdown. Not atives’ home was completely destroyed declares the House in recess until noon only has the shutdown resulted in hun- in the Paradise fire. today. dreds of thousands of Americans being In my district, we had to wear masks Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 21 put on furlough, but it has also in- because of the terrible air quality. minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- flicted long-term damage to our Na- Farmers throughout our region took a cess. tion’s research and development enter- huge hit with missing livestock and f prise. crops ruined by thick ash. During my 26 years on the Science Today, I am proud to lead a bipar- b 1200 Committee, I have witnessed the con- tisan amendment bringing $1.9 billion AFTER RECESS sequences of our Federal science and in relief to our farmers for crop and The recess having expired, the House technology agencies being forced to livestock losses during the fire. This is was called to order by the Speaker pro shut their doors; namely, science suf- incredibly important to my district, fers and U.S. innovation falters. We fall tempore (Ms. DEGETTE) at noon. and it is just the start in helping our behind and fail to compete globally as communities rebuild. It is also a per- f our competitors strengthen their own fect example of how we can put party PRAYER investments in R&D. labels aside, actually work together, The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Researchers who rely on regular and do what we were sent here to do: J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: funding from now-closed agencies are help people. Thank You, O Lord, for giving us an- struggling to keep their projects afloat I know a lot of people in my district other day. as they miss important deadlines and are frustrated we can’t even work to- We call upon You this day to be with have crucial gaps in data. We are see- gether to keep our government open. I our Nation during these difficult times. ing contractors that work in coordina- am frustrated, too. Let this be an ex- Thousands are without work, services tion with the Federal Government ample and a sign that, out of tragic are diminishing, futures are increas- being furloughed, with no promise of loss, we can remember what actually ingly precarious. back pay when the President’s temper unites us. May Your spirit impel those who are tantrum is finally over. f We hope to get back on course. If we empowered to do so to bring resolution BORDER SECURITY to the current shutdown. In such a con- want to remain a global leader in inno- tentious time, may humility be mani- vation, we must end this shutdown. (Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given fest in the exchange of opposing posi- f permission to address the House for 1 minute.) tions, that all might find relief, and REMEMBERING MOFFATT BURRISS those charged with serving to secure Mr. WILLIAMS. Madam Speaker, I our safe travel and our borders can be (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina rise today to call attention to the cri- properly compensated in a timely fash- asked and was given permission to ad- sis on the southern border. I stand with ion. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the President and my colleagues in the Lord, have mercy on us. vise and extend his remarks.) House and Senate in their calls for se- May everything we do be for Your Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. curing our southern border. greater honor and glory. Madam Speaker, South Carolinians are As the former secretary of state of Amen. celebrating the life and achievements Texas, I was the chief liaison for the of Moffatt Burriss, Sr., who passed Texas Border and Mexican Affairs. My f away last week at the age of 99. experience in that role taught me that THE JOURNAL He should always be remembered for our border was vulnerable, and, sadly, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The his valiant service in the Army, liber- that remains true today. Chair has examined the Journal of the ating Europe during World War II. This While I was Texas’ secretary of state last day’s proceedings and announces was chronicled in his autobiography, and now as the representative for to the House her approval thereof. ‘‘Strike and Hold.’’ His heroism led to Texas’ 25th District, I am encouraged Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- the capture of the Nijmegen bridge in by all that our Border Patrol and Fed- nal stands approved. the Netherlands. It is the basis of the eral law enforcement agents do to pro- f movie, ‘‘A Bridge Too Far.’’ tect this great Nation. However, I am Upon his return, he established an disappointed that my colleagues on the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE extraordinary family, business success, other side of the aisle have abandoned The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the and, as the first State house caucus reason and asked these patriots to do gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BANKS) leader, was a pioneer in developing the more with less.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.017 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H615 The Federal Government should pro- Mel passed away on January 13 after those who never had a chance to march vide all resources necessary to secure a long battle with cancer, but his spir- for themselves, but leading the march our border, not make it more vulner- it, perseverance, and compassion will will be students from Bishop Dwenger able. Our agents need more boots on not be forgotten. High School in my district in Fort the ground, more advanced technology, Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Wayne, Indiana, who will be joining us and, ultimately, a barrier to keep those leagues to join me in celebrating Mel there that day. I can’t wait to join who may not want to do the right Stottlemyre and the legacy he leaves. them tomorrow as they carry out this thing out. My prayers go out for his wife, Jean, honor on The National Mall, and I ask Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues and his sons, Mel, Jr., and Todd, at this my colleagues to join me as we reaf- on the other side of the aisle to come difficult time. firm the sacred nature of all life. back to the table, negotiate in good f f faith, reopen our government, and pro- tect the sovereignty of the United GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN States of America. (Mr. LUJA´ N asked and was given per- (Ms. FRANKEL asked and was given In God We Trust. mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 f minute and to revise and extend his re- minute.) marks.) Ms. FRANKEL. Madam Speaker, I PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR COAST Mr. LUJA´ N. Madam Speaker, New GUARD stand with millions of Americans who Mexicans are working tirelessly to pro- say it is time to end this irresponsible (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given vide for their families. They do not and cruel Trump shutdown. permission to address the House for 1 have the luxury of ignoring their bills In Florida, where our borders are sur- minute and to revise and extend his re- until the President figures out what it rounded by water, we rely on men and marks.) takes to run a government. women like Coast Guard Petty Officer Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, President Trump clearly does not un- Seth to keep us safe. Now, like 800,000 today I pay tribute to our Coast Guard. derstand the anxiety that comes from other government workers, our Coast One of my favorite sayings in life is, choosing between a mortgage payment if you want to talk the talk, you have Guard is not getting paid, and that and gas in the tank or not being able to leaves Officer Seth and his wife, Beth, to walk the walk. pay your bills at the end of the month. Politicians like to talk, we like to and their two sons at home worried I have heard from many in my dis- about money for food, for diapers, for give speeches, yet we talk about our trict who are hurting because of the Coast Guard, how noble they are, how paying their mortgage, for getting Trump shutdown, constituents like An- their gas. brave they are, how they stand up for drea. Her family became a one-income us, these strong men and women, but, Now, lawmakers, we can debate household after her 4-year-old son was about what is needed for a secure bor- currently, our Coast Guard men and diagnosed with autism spectrum dis- women are suffering and are without der, but innocent people who show up order and epilepsy. to work every day to serve the public pay. Her husband is a furloughed USDA It is also true for our FAA and our should not be held hostage by the polit- employee. Because of her son’s medical Federal corrections officers. ical whim of a President. needs, their family has already been I ask everyone to support my bills, f H.R. 350 and H.R. 419, so that they can living paycheck to paycheck, and the get paid. shutdown immediately put them into GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Whether Democrat or Republican, survival mode. (Mrs. WAGNER asked and was given our duty as Americans is to treat these The shutdown must end. Democrats permission to address the House for 1 men and women who serve our great have put multiple bipartisan plans on minute and to revise and extend her re- Nation with decency and with honor the table to open the government. marks.) and respect, and may God always bless Madam Speaker, I implore MITCH Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, we them. MCCONNELL to let the Senate vote to were sent to Congress to lead, but this end this shutdown for the hundreds of f partial government shutdown is not thousands of families being hurt, fami- leadership. It speaks to a bigger prob- REMEMBERING MEL lies just like Andrea’s. lem in Washington: the reluctance to STOTTLEMYRE, SR. f reach across the aisle and serve in the (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was MARCH FOR LIFE best interests of our constituents. given permission to address the House Playing political games should not (Mr. BANKS asked and was given for 1 minute.) take precedence over securing our bor- permission to address the House for 1 Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, der and keeping Americans safe, but it minute.) Mel Stottlemyre is a household name seems to me that is exactly what is Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise for baseball fans across the country, happening right now. today because I believe there is a pur- but to us in central Washington, he is I call on my colleagues on both sides pose and a God-given right to every a hometown hero. of the aisle to come to the table so we life. Hailing from the small town of can find a solution to this partial gov- It has been nearly 46 years since the Mabton in the Yakima Valley, Mel’s ernment shutdown and make sure Fed- tragic Supreme Court decision of Roe career skyrocketed to the heights of eral workers get paid for the work they v. Wade, a decision that has denied the becoming a star pitcher for the New are doing and the work they have done. inalienable right to life to over 61 mil- York Yankees and one of the most im- This inability to come together on lion innocent children. pressive pitching coaches in all of base- commonsense border security funding While we mourn the loss of millions ball. has gone on too long and affected too of innocent lives, we reflect on the Mel shared his passion for baseball many Americans. We must put par- work left to be done. We gather to- with all of those around him, from his tisanship aside, secure our border, and gether this week for the March for Life sons, who followed in their father’s reopen this government. footsteps to pitch in the major leagues, to celebrate the progress of the last 2 to the young players he coached at years. From the continuation of Presi- f baseball camps in Yakima and in dent Trump’s expanded Mexico City b 1215 Ellensburg. policy to the landmark Protect Life Throughout his career, he pitched for Rule, the pro-life movement is making REOPEN GOVERNMENT five All-Star teams. He went on to se- major strides promoting a culture of (Ms. ESCOBAR asked and was given cure five World Series rings as a pitch- life in America. permission to address the House for 1 ing coach before returning to his home Friday, I will march alongside hun- minute.) State to coach for the Seattle Mari- dreds of thousands of Americans from Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, ners. all corners of this country in honor of today, on the 26th day of the Trump

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.020 H16JAPT1 H616 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 shutdown, I rise on behalf of Lauren, Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam BE OUTRAGED an El Pasoan in my district on the Speaker, the House will vote again (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK asked and was U.S.-Mexico border. today to reopen the United States Gov- given permission to address the House Lauren is married to one of our DEA ernment and end President Trump’s for 1 minute and to revise and extend agents, and he is one of nearly 10,000 government shutdown. her remarks.) Federal employees in El Paso. Every It is unwarranted and wrong to force Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Madam Speak- day, her husband puts his life on the our Coast Guard, TSA, Customs and er, I stand here today on behalf of line to serve El Pasoans and our Na- Border officers, air traffic controllers, southern Arizonans and all our Federal tion, and, last week, he missed his pay- and others to work without pay. employees. I stand here as their public check. One of my neighbors who runs a servant because I work for them. They Lauren describes the shutdown as small business in Tampa in her retire- have called, sent letters, and shown up discouraging and scary. They are ment years to support her son with in our offices, pleading for action. They struggling to make ends meet for their mental disabilities advised me that: As are scared, and not because of immi- family of three small children. a tax preparer, I cannot get responses gration. They are scared they can’t pay Lauren and her family, and the hun- from the IRS that affect my clients. rent, and they are scared they might dreds of thousands of Federal employ- Another neighbor, who hoped to re- not be able to feed their children. ees in America, should not have to face tire by year’s end and is also running To our constituents at home, I am this dire reality and don’t deserve this out of hope, says: We are told there is sorry, but be outraged. treatment. no more funding after January 18 for It is outrageous that John from We must reopen the government now the courts, and our colleagues in the southern Arizona, a Customs and Bor- and give our public servants the pay U.S. Attorney’s Office were not paid der Patrol agent, is furloughed and they have earned for their honorable today, although they stay on the job worried about how he is going to keep work. prosecuting criminals. the lights on. And I will repeat what I know to be Our TSA officers, Customs and Bor- It is outrageous that Cochise County true: The border has never been more der officers, and air traffic controllers Community College students, many of secure or safer. at Tampa International Airport are whom are veterans, are worried they Madam Speaker, we, in the House, outstanding. Twelve-year Officer Luis may not receive their financial aid. have voted on a number of bipartisan Mendoza advised me that: I have expe- It is outrageous that over 900,000 Ari- bills to reopen the government. I urge rienced previous shutdowns and close zona participants in SNAP, 72 percent my colleagues in the Senate to come calls, but I really feel that this one is of them with children, are in jeopardy together, end this absurdity, have some going to be a tough one to get through. of losing their nutrition assistance. compassion, and do the same. The officers in Tampa are trying to Madam Speaker, the majority in this f hang in there because we do believe in House has publicly stated our willing- the oath we took to protect the flying MARCH FOR LIFE ness to work with the President. We public and guard against threats. But must reopen government. Be outraged, (Mr. ARRINGTON asked and was many are trying to figure out how to because I sure am. given permission to address the House get through this. f for 1 minute.) Madam Speaker, I urge our Senate DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, colleagues and President Trump to FUNDING America is great because America is take up our bipartisan bill and reopen good. But I ask the question: What is this government. (Ms. GABBARD asked and was given good about terminating the God-given, permission to address the House for 1 sacred life of unborn Americans? f minute.) Madam Speaker, on Friday, thou- Ms. GABBARD. Madam Speaker, 2018 sands of students, pastors, priests, and was a tough year for so many Ameri- MARCH FOR LIFE patriotic Americans from all across our cans. We had families and farmers and great land will gather here in our Na- (Mr. RUTHERFORD asked and was people all across California whose tion’s Capital to take part in the 46th given permission to address the House homes were destroyed, people who lost annual March for Life. for 1 minute.) their lives, lost their farms, lost their Madam Speaker, written into the Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, businesses. In other parts of the coun- Declaration of Independence is our I rise today to recognize the 46th an- try, there were storms and hurricanes founding faith and principle that all nual March for Life. that similarly devastated commu- are created by God, created equally, In Congress, I believe I have the re- nities. endowed by a creator, created as a gift, sponsibility to support life beginning My home State of was one of created as an American, to have the at conception, which is why I voted them. We were battered by natural dis- right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of last Congress to defend life and defund asters of all types last year on nearly happiness. Planned Parenthood. However, I am all of our islands, from major flooding However, since Roe v. Wade, we have disheartened this legislative body con- and landslides on Kauai and Oahu in fallen short of that national ethic by tinues to funnel taxpayer money to the April, an erupting volcano throughout not acknowledging that life at every abortion industry. May and June, and flooding and stage is precious, valuable, sacred, and The often repeated talking point that wildfires on multiple islands in August. ought to be protected. Planned Parenthood exists as a wom- But, time and again, in Hawaii and Madam Speaker, this March for Life an’s health organization has now been across the country, people have proved is a call to conscience, and it is a chal- refuted by its very own president. She their resilience and strength, living lenge for all of us to work toward a fu- had this to say about Planned Parent- aloha, taking care of each other, even ture where every life, born and unborn, hood: ‘‘Our core mission is providing, when they have lost everything. is celebrated, cherished, and protected. protecting, and expanding access to Today, we are voting to pass funding May God continue to bless those who abortion and reproductive healthcare.’’ that is sorely needed by communities are marching for their passion and Madam Speaker, I am a proud co- like mine, where people are still strug- their love for the unborn, and may God sponsor of the Defund Planned Parent- gling to get back on their feet with continue to bless these United States. hood Act, which reroutes Federal dol- limited resources. f lars to community health centers, This bill provides funding for things where women can still get the care like crop insurance, reconstructing fa- REOPEN GOVERNMENT they need while protecting the sanctity cilities, water infrastructure projects, (Ms. CASTOR of Florida asked and of life. An organization whose core mis- crisis counseling, rebuilding homes, was given permission to address the sion has taken the lives of 61 million small businesses, and more. House for 1 minute and to revise and unborn children should not be receiv- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- extend her remarks.) ing taxpayer funds. leagues to pass this necessary funding

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:37 Jan 16, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.023 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H617 bill and provide a helping hand to those Ms. DEAN. Madam Speaker, a con- b 1230 whose lives will never be the same be- cerned constituent recently sent me cause of these disasters. this hand-written letter about Presi- REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT dent Trump’s shutdown: f (Mr. JEFFRIES asked and was given ‘‘As an air traffic controller . . . I GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN permission to address the House for 1 want you to know how the partial gov- minute.) (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and ernment shutdown is affecting me. For was given permission to address the the last 2 weeks, we have remained on Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, this House for 1 minute.) the job, dedicated to the safety of is day 26 of the reckless Trump shut- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam every flight. But we don’t know when down. Coast Guard officers and their Speaker, this Trump shutdown is forc- we will receive our next paycheck. . . . families are suffering; Border Patrol agents and their families are suffering; ing servicemembers and retirees to go ‘‘I was putting my 7-year-old daugh- TSA agents and their families are suf- without pay. ter to bed and I could tell something fering because the President has de- Yes, our President is withholding was bothering her. She had heard my cided to hold 800,000 Federal employees Coast Guard pay because of his reck- wife and I . . . worrying about our next and the American people hostage. less demands. Who does that? mortgage payment and the credit card We are prepared to have a conversa- A constituent wrote to me: As a bills. . . . My daughter looked me in tion about infrastructure on the bor- Coast Guard retiree, I am facing no pay the eye and told me she was scared and der, prepared to have a conversation during the shutdown. It is outrageous what would happen if we couldn’t pay about personnel, and prepared to have that, after 26 years of service, I face fi- for our home and our bills. nancial troubles due to my country not a conversation about technology. We ‘‘I have been teaching her the value are prepared to have a conversation facing its obligations. of commitment and responsibility. I I agree. This is unacceptable for about border security in a comprehen- have showed her that by hard work and sive way; prepared to have a conversa- those who served our country, and it is excellence you can make a good life for unacceptable for those currently serv- tion about our broken immigration . . . your family. . . . My daughter system and how we fix it in a bipar- ing and not getting paid. should not have to worry about bills Can’t we agree that supporting the tisan fashion. when we have valuable jobs and are But, Madam Speaker, we are not pre- Coast Guard is better than having a doing our work. stalemate on a political issue? pared to have a conversation about ‘‘Please, Representative DEAN, help We must take action to help our these issues in the midst of a reckless me teach my daughter about commit- servicemembers and hardworking gov- shutdown where the President has de- ment and responsibility and help end ernment employees, and our whole cided to hold the American people hos- the government shutdown.’’ economy, which is being hurt even tage and try to force us to pay a $5 bil- more than we thought. lion-plus ransom note. Madam Speaker, how can the Presi- f Madam Speaker, it is time for the dent think it is a good idea for national adults in the room to get their act to- security to not pay those who protect AFFORDABLE CARE ACT LAWSUIT gether and reopen the government so us? (Mr. LEVIN of Michigan asked and we can continue the business of the f was given permission to address the American people. NO WAY TO RUN A COUNTRY House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) f (Mrs. LEE of Nevada asked and was Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam given permission to address the House Speaker, while Republican attempts to ELECTING MEMBERS TO A CER- for 1 minute.) repeal the Affordable Care Act went TAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speak- down in flames, their Texas v. United THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- er, on behalf of the people of Nevada’s States lawsuit seeks to subvert the will TIVES Third District, I rise today to say it is of the American people and take our time to end the shutdown. Mr. JEFFRIES. Madam Speaker, by healthcare away. This weekend, I had the opportunity direction of the Democratic Caucus, I In December, a judge ruled in favor of to meet with Federal workers in my offer a privileged resolution and ask Republicans, issuing a decision that district who are dealing with the very for its immediate consideration. would strike down the entire ACA. If real consequences of this unnecessary The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- that ruling stands, every American will shutdown. lows: lose vital protections, like those for One employee is now driving for H. RES. 46 people with preexisting conditions. Uber. Another one has been forced to Resolved, That the following named Mem- sign up for food stamps at the age of 51. I have cosponsored Congressman bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- A high-tech employer in Nevada who COLIN ALLRED’s H. Res. 14, which au- lowing standing committee of the House of employs Federal contractors is dealing thorizes the House to intervene in this Representatives: with his third Federal Government case and defend the law of the land, be- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY: Ms. Lofgren, cause my family and I, like so many Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Johnson of shutdown in 12 months. His highly Georgia, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Bass, Mr. Rich- skilled employees are sick and tired of others, are no strangers to the costs of preexisting conditions. mond, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. the uncertainty and missed paychecks. Swalwell of California, Mr. Ted Lieu of Cali- If this shutdown persists, he will lose Madam Speaker, I am a two-time fornia, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Jayapal, Mrs. employees, which will not only hurt his cancer survivor. Two of my four kids Demings, Mr. Correa, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Gar- company, but our overall economy as have Crohn’s disease, and they have cia of Texas, Mr. Neguse, Mrs. McBath, Mr. well. been living with it for 14 years. Bills Stanton, Ms. Dean, Ms. Mucarsel-Powell, and Madam Speaker, this is no way to upward of $10,000 are not unusual in my Ms. Escobar. run a country. The government should household. Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading). never be shut down over a single pol- Despite all this, I consider us lucky. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- icy, any policy. Why? Because, thanks to the ACA, my sent that the resolution be considered f sons and I cannot be turned away or as read and printed in the RECORD. charged more because of our medical The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there END THE GOVERNMENT histories. All of that will change if Re- objection to the request of the gen- SHUTDOWN publicans and President Trump got tleman from New York? (Ms. DEAN asked and was given per- their way. There was no objection. mission to address the House for 1 Madam Speaker, I thank my friend The resolution was agreed to. minute and to revise and extend her re- from Texas, Congressman ALLRED, for A motion to reconsider was laid on marks.) introducing this important resolution. the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.024 H16JAPT1 H618 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, for gust, it seemed like the entire State OF H.R. 268, SUPPLEMENTAL AP- the purpose of debate only, I yield the was ablaze with the worst damage tak- PROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019, AND customary 30 minutes to the gen- ing place in northern California which WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), was declared a disaster area. Millions CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH pending which I yield myself such time of people in San Francisco and the bay RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF as I may consume. During consider- area were forced to wear gas masks to CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS RE- ation of this resolution, all time yield- go to school or to go to work. PORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ed is for the purpose of debate only. In November, yet another round of ON RULES GENERAL LEAVE wildfires visited massive destruction of Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, by di- Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I ask life, limb, and property on the people of rection of the Committee on Rules, I unanimous consent that all Members California. One fire, the so-called Camp call up House Resolution 43 and ask for may be given 5 legislative days to re- fire, displaced tens of thousands of peo- its immediate consideration. vise and extend their remarks. ple and killed at least 86 men, women, The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and children, burning many of them to lows: objection to the request of the gen- death in their cars or as they sought H. RES. 43 tleman from ? refuge and tried to flee from their cars There was no objection. Resolved, That at any time after adoption and run down the road. of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, on The fire, which lasted many days, an- to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the Tuesday, the Rules Committee met and nihilated more than 18,000 structures House resolved into the Committee of the reported a rule, House Resolution 43, and buildings and destroyed the entire Whole House on the state of the Union for providing for consideration of H.R. 268, town of Paradise, turning it into an in- consideration of the bill (H.R. 268) making making supplemental appropriations ferno, a hell on Earth. This was in our supplemental appropriations for the fiscal for the fiscal year ending September 30, country. year ending September 30, 2019, and for other 2019, and for other purposes. purposes. The first reading of the bill shall The same kinds of astonishing events The rule provides for consideration of that destroyed entire communities in be dispensed with. All points of order against the legislation under a structured rule. consideration of the bill are waived. General Florida and in California were experi- debate shall be confined to the bill and shall The rule makes in order 15 amend- enced by people all over America last not exceed one hour equally divided and con- ments from Members on both sides of year: hurricane devastation in Puerto trolled by the chair and ranking minority the aisle. The rule provides for 1 hour Rico, Texas, and the Carolinas; unprec- member of the Committee on Appropriations of debate equally divided and con- edented flooding and drought all over or their respective designees. After general trolled by the chair and ranking mem- America; and typhoons in the terri- debate the bill shall be considered for ber of the Appropriations Committee. amendment under the five-minute rule. An tories, a catalogue of climate-change The rule also waives the requirement intensified misery and suffering that amendment in the nature of a substitute for two-thirds vote to consider a report consisting of the text of Rules Committee the entire Congress should see as call- from the Committee on Rules on the Print 116-2, modified by the amendment ing upon the decency and resources of same day it is presented to the House printed in part A of the report of the Com- the American people to address. mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- with respect to any resolution reported The $12 billion legislation the major- tion, shall be considered as adopted in the through the legislative day of January ity brings forward today in H.R. 268 House and in the Committee of the Whole. 23, relating to a measure making or will ensure that communities across The bill, as amended, shall be considered as continuing appropriations for the fiscal the land can recover from these disas- the original bill for the purpose of further year ending September 30, 2019. amendment under the five-minute rule and Madam Speaker, I rise now in sup- ters with the resources that they need shall be considered as read. All points of port of the rule for H.R. 268, our emer- to rebuild. order against provisions in the bill, as The bill helps farmers suffering from gency disaster relief bill, to provide amended, are waived. Clause 2(e) of rule XXI crop and livestock losses, coastal com- $12.14 billion in recovery and relief as- shall not apply during consideration of the munities rebuilding their infrastruc- sistance for millions of Americans suf- bill. No further amendment to the bill, as ture and preparing to weather future amended, shall be in order except those fering from the damage caused by re- printed in part B of the report of the Com- cent hurricanes, typhoons, mudslides, storms; dislocated workers, veterans, mittee on Rules. Each such further amend- flooding, earthquakes, and wildfires. students, and other Americans dis- ment may be offered only in the order print- These national disasters follow dec- placed and uprooted by these catas- ed in the report, may be offered only by a ades of scientific warnings to Congress trophes. Member designated in the report, shall be The bill invests in restoration of dis- considered as read, shall be debatable for the that accelerating climate change would bring us extreme weather events aster-damaged forests. It sends aids to time specified in the report equally divided local communities to restore more and controlled by the proponent and an op- characterized by unprecedented feroc- ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, ity and violence, and here we are in the than 250,000 acres of watershed. It funds and shall not be subject to a demand for divi- middle of the global crisis of climate restoration of rural communities. It of- sion of the question in the House or in the change dealing with profound natural fers $600 million to continue disaster Committee of the Whole. All points of order catastrophes like these. nutrition benefits to the hard-hit peo- against such further amendments are Last year, Hurricane Michael, the ple of Puerto Rico, still reeling from waived. At the conclusion of consideration of most intense hurricane ever to strike Hurricane Maria, and it allocates crit- the bill for amendment the Committee shall the Florida panhandle brought winds ical funding for social services, mental rise and report the bill, as amended, to the health, education, nutrition assistance, House with such further amendments as may surpassing 125 miles per hour and gusts have been adopted. The previous question of up to 200 miles per hour, killing 45 and infrastructure resiliency in com- shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as people who were crushed and drowned munities across the land. amended, and any further amendment there- by the hurricane, and inflicting $40 bil- We will rebuild our transportation to to final passage without intervening mo- lion in economic damages, and $5 bil- systems with this legislation. We will tion except one motion to recommit with or lion in insured losses. repair housing. We will repair busi- without instructions. In 2018, the people of California, who nesses and public infrastructure. We SEC. 2. The requirement of clause 6(a) of have lost 10 million acres of forest in will repair and reconstruct hurricane- rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a the last decade to wildfires, experi- damaged Veterans Administration and report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is enced the deadliest and most destruc- Department of Defense bases and facili- waived with respect to any resolution re- tive wildfire season in recorded history ties across the country. ported through the legislative day of Janu- with more than 8,500 fires burning an But the majority is not stopping ary 23, 2019, relating to a measure making or area of 1,893,913 acres, the largest area there. We are not just offering aid to continuing appropriations for the fiscal year of burned acreage ever recorded in a States and local communities across ending September 30, 2019. fire season in the United States of the land to rebuild and renew. We are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- America. reopening the Government of the tleman from Maryland is recognized An astonishing 7,100 structures United States so we can actually send for 1 hour. burned to the ground. In July and Au- this aid, so we can offer the expert

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:45 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.027 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H619 technical assistance these commu- I have spoken to several constituents But now, I am afraid that our friends nities need, and so we can use the full who have been forced to pay their across the aisle have become enablers apparatus of our government, including mortgages with credit cards or loans of the President, and now they own a the currently closed down Department from other family members, and I have piece of the shutdown. The party of of Homeland Security and the Coast talked to constituents who have been Abraham Lincoln, who saved the Union Guard where our hardworking per- forced to forego medical treatments be- with malice for none and charity for sonnel are not being paid, to get Amer- cause they can’t balance their check- all, has become the party of Donald ica moving again. books, when they are ordered to work Trump, who shut down the government The National Governors Association, but receive a pay stub like many have with charity for none and malice for a bipartisan group of Governors from emailed to me, showing zero net pay, all. the 50 States called for an immediate zero gross pay. Let’s put an end to it right now, reopening of the government that will Hundreds of thousands of people who Madam Speaker. In the age of climate allow for the release of $85 billion in work for private contractors and small change, we have no time left for these Federal aid and loan assistance that is businesses working with the govern- foolish and self-destructive games. We being held up because a third of the ment across America have been injured must act as first responders for the government has been shut down. That as well; many furloughed, laid off, or American people. is the Governors of our States, the peo- fired with no real promise of making Our new majority in the House of ple closest to surveying the damage on their money back, unlike the Federal Representatives is up to the task. We the ground. workers who at least, I hope, should be are ready to govern. We are ready to Indeed, by reopening the Government getting their money back because of lead. Let’s help our people recover from of the United States of America, we are legislation that the majority has the natural disasters which have been not just helping to address the disas- brought forward. exacerbated by climate change, and ters that have befallen our people But the 172,000 Federal workers in my let’s end the manmade disaster of the across the country; we are ending the State are losing $778 million every 2 shutdown of our own government right manmade disaster of the government weeks, and the State has already lost now. shutdown. more than $60 million in taxes. Americans know the truth of this sit- And when I say it is manmade, I The economic reverberations are uation. Let’s act together to end the don’t mean to use archaic sexist lan- awful, and they are spreading. Trump shutdown, which the American guage, Madam Speaker. I am trying to people rightfully despise and deplore. be precise. This is the shutdown that b 1245 Let’s put the government back to work one man, President Donald Trump, Now, this shutdown is a brutal as- for the general welfare, starting with gave us and proudly claimed as his own sault on the separation of powers and the millions of Americans still buffeted in the December 11 White House meet- the Constitution of the United States: by the terrifying weather calamities of ing when he said, ‘‘I am proud to shut It does not form a more perfect 2018. down the government, Chuck. I will Union. It does not establish justice. It Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- take the mantle. I will be the one to shuts the Justice Department down. ance of my time. shut it down,’’ said the President of the It does not ensure domestic tran- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I thank United States. ‘‘I’m not going to blame quility. It defunds the Department of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. you for it.’’ Homeland Security. ASKIN), my good friend, for yielding So far this shutdown that the Presi- R It does not provide for the common the customary 30 minutes, and I yield dent is proud to have delivered to his defense, but it robs our Coast Guard people has closed nine Federal depart- myself such time as I may consume. personnel of their paychecks. Madam Speaker, I want to begin by ments: Department of State, Depart- It does not promote the general wel- congratulating my friend on his recent ment of Agriculture, Department of fare, but it furloughs food inspectors. appointment to the Rules Committee, the Interior, Department of Commerce, It cheats civil servants out of their Department of Justice, Department of where we have already had the oppor- salaries; it promotes tax fraud by lock- Homeland Security, Department of the tunity to interact with one another. ing IRS agents out of their offices; and Treasury, HUD, and Department of And I want to again congratulate him it idles environmental scientists, dip- Transportation. for bringing his first rule to the floor It has caused 800,000 Federal workers lomats, air traffic controllers, and TSA as well. I know we are going to have a to be furloughed or compelled to work agents who are calling in sick because good relationship in the next couple of with no pay at all. It has threatened they can’t even afford to get to work years as we work together. public safety in national parks which now. Madam Speaker, we are back here in are overflowing with garbage and This policy is not in service of ‘‘we, appropriations; only this time, the ma- backed up waste in the bathrooms. It the people,’’ and that is why every pub- jority has taken what was an impor- has threatened the tax refunds of mil- lic opinion poll shows the American tant, likely bipartisan disaster relief lions of Americans. It has threatened people overwhelmingly rejecting the appropriations bill and turned it into a 38 million low-income Americans who Trump shutdown, this scandalous as- partisan football. depend on SNAP benefits for proper nu- sault on the public good. Last night, the Committee on Rules trition for their families, and it has un- In America, we don’t hold the gov- was scheduled to meet on a $12.1 billion leashed profound chaos and anxiety in ernment or the workforce or the people supplemental appropriations bill. At the land. hostage over a policy dispute. That is the last minute, the majority chose to In my congressional district, tens of an absolute betrayal of the separation make in order and self-execute an thousands of Federal workers have of powers and how government is sup- amendment that would tack on an ad- been denied pay; air traffic controllers, posed to work in the United States of ditional measure, a continuing resolu- Coast Guard personnel, NIH research- America. tion to fund the government through ers, scientists at NOAA. I have heard Now, my good friends across the aisle February 8. from scientists at the FDA who have should be confronting the shutdown I don’t know if I can fully convey been furloughed and prevented from with us. We are asking them to join us how disappointed I am that the major- working on the prevention and con- in getting the emergency aid to our ity is seeking to play politics with this tainment of E. coli, salmonella, and in- people all across the land and in re- important issue and use an otherwise sect infestation of our food supply. opening the government. noncontroversial disaster appropria- I have spoken to an Army veteran I know it wasn’t their idea, Madam tions bill as a vehicle to pass a con- who has spent the rest of his career Speaker. I know they were backed into troversial spending bill that is going after leaving the Army as an air traffic this situation by President Trump and absolutely nowhere. controller who now must raid his own FOX News and Ann Coulter, whom the Last year, the Nation faced a wide retirement plan and his daughter’s 529 President apparently saw on TV and variety of disasters, from wildfires in college plan with a 10 percent penalty then changed his mind and decided to the West to hurricanes that hit Puerto in order to pay his mortgage. shut the government down. Rico and the Virgin Islands and the

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Yet my friends across the second is that, when the shutdown fundamental principle. aisle continue to put forward measure began last year under the 115th Con- Before the Rules Committee acted after measure that simply do not pro- gress, it was the only time that the last night, we were on our way to a bi- vide funding for border security. Congress adjourned during a shutdown. partisan bill that fulfilled that prin- Today, the majority is seeking to So rather than stay and try to work ciple. But today, we are considering a one-up itself. They have taken a dis- it out, we were adjourned before recess, partisan bill that will not resolve the aster relief bill to provide funding for and the Congress went home, so it was shutdown, and it holds up crucial aid victims of hurricanes, wildfires, and left in the hands of the new majority for disaster victims. volcanoes, and they are attaching to it and the new 116th Congress to try to To that end, Madam Speaker, I have the same funding bill the House pre- get it going again, which is why, yes, it to say that the original version of the viously passed. The House may have is the absolute first order of business bill was actually very good. It took passed it, but the Senate won’t, and the for us to open up the Government of roughly what the House had passed at President won’t sign it. the United States. the end of the last Congress and added Why, then, does the majority insist Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to to it. on using disaster victims as leverage to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. In December, we passed a bill that avoid addressing border security? SHALALA), who is also a new and a dis- provided $7.38 billion in disaster relief. Madam Speaker, I want to reopen the tinguished member of the Rules Com- The original bill up today would pro- government. I want us to provide for mittee. vide $12.1 billion in disaster relief, with disaster victims, and I want us to pro- Ms. SHALALA. Madam Speaker, by additional money going mostly to in- vide for border security. We can accom- providing more than $12 billion in dis- crease existing accounts and to provide plish all three of these things. The aster relief to various Federal depart- nutrition assistance to Puerto Rico. House can do all three of these things. ments and agencies, we can ensure that Frankly, I was prepared to be fully sup- In fact, the House has done all three of communities have the resources and portive of that measure. funds that they need to rebuild. H.R. Moreover, I was especially pleased these things as recently as December. 268 confirms our commitment to com- that the majority took the steps to- Why the majority only wants to ac- ward an open process. They issued a complish one of those and wants to do munities like my district and my State call for amendments, considered them, so by using disaster victims as leverage that are often hardest hit by natural and made some very good amendments is beyond me. disasters. This rule funds crucial infrastructure in order. I know my friends think they can I want to commend Chairman force the Senate and the President to projects that will better equip our hur- MCGOVERN for taking these steps and bend to their will, but they cannot, and ricane centers in tracking, predicting, giving Members on both sides of the they will not. In divided government, and forecasting large storms. It in- aisle an opportunity to present the negotiation and compromise are indis- creases nutrition assistance programs, case for their amendments to the Rules pensable in governing. So far, my including $600 million for Puerto Rico. Committee and, in many cases, to the friends have engaged in neither. In addition, over $1 billion will be full House. Madam Speaker, today, we should be available to cover crop losses in many But instead of moving forward on a happy to provide needed relief to dis- parts of the country. joint disaster relief bill, the majority aster victims. Instead, we are here on But critical to implementing this bill decided at the last minute to turn this the fourth proposal from the majority is an amendment to reopen the govern- noncontroversial piece of legislation on government funding and a fourth ment. Without the government open, into a controversial one by attaching a proposal that does not address funda- Federal agencies, States, and commu- self-executing manager’s amendment mental problems, does not negotiate nities are having difficulty accessing which adds a continuing resolution to with the majority, and does not put disaster aid. Anyone who cares about fund the government through February forward a bill that can become law. disaster relief should be voting for this 8. To quote the baseball legend and phi- bill, which will end the shutdown, open Madam Speaker, I want to be clear. I losopher Yogi Berra, ‘‘it’s deja vu all the government, and help people across want to end the government shutdown over again.’’ this country who have been victims of as well. I have said countless times on So I would suggest my friends go to national disasters. this floor and elsewhere that the pri- the bargaining table with the United Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 mary responsibility of legislators is to States Senate and with the President minutes to the distinguished gen- fund the government and keep it open. of the United States and see if they can tleman from the State of Washington Our constituents deserve no less than actually work with the other bodies (Mr. NEWHOUSE), my good friend and the full amount of government services and help us come to some resolution, former member of the Rules Com- we have promised them. the differences between the two. mittee. At the end of December, I voted in Madam Speaker, I urge opposition to Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I favor of a bill that would have done ex- the rule, and I reserve the balance of thank my friend from Oklahoma for actly that. It would have funded the my time yielding some time. government through February 8. It Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield Madam Speaker, today I regretfully would have funded disaster relief, and myself such time as I may consume. rise in opposition to this rule. The base it would have provided funding for bor- Madam Speaker, I thank the distin- text of the legislation before us is vi- der security. A majority of the Senate guished gentleman from Oklahoma tally important. I will admit that. It favored that bill, and the President had (Mr. COLE), my friend, for his very demonstrates bipartisan—in fact, I said he would sign it. Unfortunately, thoughtful words and that kind wel- would say, really, nonpartisan—efforts the Democratic minority in the Senate come to the Rules Committee. negotiated over months between both blocked consideration of the bill, a bill I have heard nothing but wonderful sides of the aisle to provide desperately that could have stopped this shutdown things about how he operates on the needed resources to communities rav- before it ever happened. Rules Committee, and we are indeed aged by hurricanes, typhoons, This, now, is the fourth proposal by fortunate to have him serving in this wildfires, and other disasters in 2018. my friends across the aisle to reopen capacity. I really do look forward to But, unfortunately, Madam Speaker, the government. Tomorrow, we will be working with him in the months and as is becoming all too familiar under likely considering a fifth proposal. Un- years ahead. Democratic control of the people’s fortunately, each of these items has in And I admit that it has been a some- House, Democrats are now pulling po- common the same flaws. what awkward process trying to reopen litical stunts, jeopardizing these vital

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This bill would provide over $12 bil- the rule and on the underlying bill, and Madam Speaker, I find it shameful lion in necessary funds to help affected I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma that House Democrats are playing par- communities recover from natural dis- for yielding me the time. tisan politics with disaster relief. It is asters, including Puerto Rico, the Com- Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, the so unfortunate and shameful that monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- first thing I am afraid I need to point Chairman MCGOVERN and Rules Com- lands, and farmers who lost crops due out is that certain of our friends on the mittee Democrats are jeopardizing to Hurricanes Michael and Florence. other side of the aisle are experiencing these funds from reaching the areas I would like to thank my colleagues a kind of a political speech impediment that so desperately need them. for introducing the underlying bill and where they are unable to correctly pro- Communities pummeled by hurri- for making in order an amendment to nounce the name of our party. We are canes in the Southeast, families dev- prevent these funds from being used to the Democratic Party, not the Demo- astated by wildfires across the West, plan, develop, or construct a new bor- crat Party. territories struck by typhoons in the der barrier. I was reading a biography of Frank- Sadly, this amendment is necessary Pacific will now have to face the fact lin D. Roosevelt recently called ‘‘Trai- because this administration wants to that help is not on the way. tor to His Class,’’ which was very inter- divert critical disaster aid meant for Madam Speaker, when I learned that esting. He said: other projects to go toward border wall the Rules Committee was going to be If you don’t want to call us the Democratic construction. Party, call us the democracy. considering this disaster relief package The reality is that our country needs and allowing amendments on the legis- So those would be the two choices help recovering from some of the great- that would be the most suitable, at lation, I, frankly, was looking forward est natural disasters we have seen in to coming to the House floor to com- least from our side of the aisle. our lifetimes. Puerto Rico is still re- The second thing I want to point out mend Chairman MCGOVERN for allow- covering from the devastating after- is this is a clean continuing resolution. ing a vigorous process with amendment math of Hurricane Maria, a storm that consideration. We have not loaded it up with a bunch claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. of partisan sweeteners or ideological b 1300 I am glad to see that the underlying ‘‘gotcha’’ resolutions. Unfortunately, they chose to play text provides $600 million in disaster This is a clean continuing resolution politics with disaster aid, and not only nutrition assistance to the island to get disaster assistance to our people, is it disappointing, Madam Speaker, where over 3 million U.S. citizens re- the people of the United States, and it but it is wrong. side. opens up our government to make that Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Vote no on this rule. Let us send a assistance possible so we can end the leagues to support this measure, the message to communities devastated by manmade disaster of the shutdown. underlying text, and this important disasters that we will not play politics So I think that it well suits those amendment. Let’s hold this adminis- with the resources they so desperately who are saying they both want to get tration accountable and ensure they do need to rebuild. the aid to Americans and they want not deceive the American people by Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I the government of the United States to pulling a bait-and-switch. thank the gentleman from Washington be reopened. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 State for his comments. I would urge Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to minutes to the gentleman from Penn- him to stick with his original instinct the gentlewoman from Nevada (Mrs. sylvania (Mr. MEUSER), my good friend to support the legislation. LEE). and a new member of this body. Mrs. LEE of Nevada. Madam Speak- He said that he finds lots of impor- Mr. MEUSER. Madam Speaker, I er, I thank the gentleman for yielding. tant stuff in it, aiding the victims of thank the gentleman from Oklahoma Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- hurricanes and earthquakes and floods (Mr. COLE) for yielding. port of the rule and the underlying bill. and so on. All of that is absolutely Madam Speaker, I rise today to voice I am proud to help these communities right. That is why we are voting for it. the frustration of the residents of my recover and families rebuild their lives We urge him to vote for it, too. district in Pennsylvania. after the devastating effects of extreme He says that we are playing politics Two weeks after the start of the weather. in a shameful way, that we are engaged 116th Congress, the Democrat leader- But this bill is also a reminder of the in partisan politics, by adding a meas- ship in the House continues to refuse cost of ignoring climate change. As the ure to reopen the Government of the to come to the table, negotiate a com- planet continues to warm because of United States that will allow us to get promise, secure our borders, and put an manmade causes, more and more com- aid to all of these people and to allow end to the shutdown. munities are at risk of extreme weath- all our workers to be paid. I have been hearing every day from er. What I consider shameful is holding hundreds of people in my district: do In my home State of Nevada, Lake the Government of the United States of our jobs, secure the border, put par- Mead is 50 percent as large as it was in America, the Federal workforce, pri- tisanship aside, and get things done. the year 2000. As the water level con- vate contractors, and the people hos- Reopen the government, yes, and build tinues to fall, water prices will con- tage over a policy debate. a barrier securing the most vulnerable tinue to rise for families across south- We have never seen anything like parts of our southern border and put an ern Nevada. this before, and now it is the longest end to this humanitarian and national According to the GAO, climate shutdown in history. security crisis. change has already cost taxpayers over So let’s reopen the government. And It is in our hands. This is what the $350 billion over the past decade. we are willing to debate anything you people want, and this is what they ex- We must take concrete steps to curb want, but we can’t do it in a hostage- pect. Instead, Democrat leadership ap- climate change. The costs—both taking, ransom-type situation. pears to be treating this like a game, human and financial—are already too Since when did opening the Govern- like we have taken an important high. ment of the United States become a issue—disaster relief for tragedy- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- poison pill? I just don’t see that. stricken parts of our country—and leagues to support the rule and the un- Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to poisoned it with partisanship. derlying bill. the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. This is a messaging bill that makes Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 ESCOBAR). for good talking points on TV, but does minutes to the gentleman from Florida

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:08 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.032 H16JAPT1 H622 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 (Mr. RUTHERFORD), my very good friend We can’t find an example of another I was proud to lead my Oregon col- and former law enforcement profes- democratic country where the chief ex- leagues in calling on Secretary Ross to sional and sheriff. ecutive has shut down his own govern- declare a disaster declaration for ocean Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Speaker, ment the way that President Trump troll Klamath River fall Chinook salm- I rise today in opposition to the polit- has done in this case. on fisheries, and I was glad to see that ical ultimatum that has now poisoned We know that he expresses a lot of the secretary issued that declaration this bill. admiration for Vladimir Putin in Rus- last fall. I had anticipated originally that I sia and for Orban in Hungary and for The $150 million included in this bill would support Chairwoman LOWEY’s Duterte in the and the will allow those hard-hit communities proposal to provide disaster relief to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, who re- that depend on fisheries revenue, like American families who were struggling cently ordered out for the assassina- those in the Pacific Northwest, to seek to rebuild from these recent disasters, tion of a journalist for The Washington Federal assistance and begin the recov- like Hurricane Michael that tore up my Post. ery process. State of Florida. However, last night, Those are his friends. Those are the b 1315 the majority slipped into this bill an- people he looks up to. So maybe he I thank Chairman MCGOVERN and other short-term continuing resolution thinks this is a normal way of doing Chairwoman LOWEY for their leader- that they know will hold this bill back business. ship, and Mr. RASKIN, as well, on this from ever becoming law. Well, it is not in the United States of commonsense bill to support commu- Instead of doing the right thing and America. Let them close the govern- nities affected by natural disasters passing a clean disaster relief bill, the ment in Russia. Let them send the across the country. I urge all of my other side of the aisle continues to play workforce in Hungary home. Let them games in an effort to resist the Presi- colleagues to support this bill. put the civil servants in the Phil- Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield dent’s call for border security with ippines at rest. Why don’t they shut Mexico. myself such time as I may consume. down the government of Saudi Arabia? I wish to notify the House, Madam The Senate and the President have Why are they doing this to the people made it clear that government funding Speaker, that if we defeat the previous of the United States of America? bills brought to the floor without bor- question, I will offer an amendment to We are not playing games. He is play- the rule that will bring up the appro- der security will not be signed into ing a game with us. He is holding us law. priations package the House passed in hostage over his pet obsession, and the It is time to accept the reality of the December, including full funding for American people know it. situation that we find ourselves in. the government through February 8, Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to Compromise is the only path forward. $7.8 billion for disaster relief, and $5.7 But the other side of the aisle seems the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. billion for border security. content to blame the President while BONAMICI). Madam Speaker, that is a bill that punishing victims of natural disasters, Ms. BONAMICI. Madam Speaker, I the Senate will actually take up and including those in the Speaker’s own thank my colleague from Maryland for pass. That is a bill that the President home State of California, who des- yielding time. has said he will actually sign. perately need this relief as they re- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous cover from devastating wildfires. At- the rule and the Disaster Supplemental consent to insert the text of the tempting to score political points at Appropriations Act of 2019, which will amendment in the RECORD, along with the expense of innocent disaster vic- provide relief and recovery assistance extraneous material, immediately tims is despicable and no way to legis- for those affected by natural disasters. prior to the vote on the previous ques- late. I am pleased that this bill includes tion. This bill before us today could have $150 million for commercial fishery and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there provided much-needed relief for Florida fishery resource disasters declared by objection to the request of the gen- families recovering from Hurricane Mi- the Secretary of Commerce. tleman from Oklahoma? chael. And it is not just families who Oregon’s commercial salmon fish- There was no objection. will suffer; it is also the Florida farm- eries were devastated in 2016 and 2017 Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I urge a ers, and many Americans who rely on when they saw more than a 70 percent ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous question, them, who had their crops devastated decline in their salmon catch compared and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, may I by this storm. to the 5-year average. It is 26 days into the shutdown, and Despite considerable Federal and ask how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- we are still playing these games. State investment in Chinook salmon tleman from Maryland has 61⁄2 minutes Madam Speaker, if you are serious recovery, many factors outside of the remaining. The gentleman from Okla- about providing disaster relief to control of the fishing industry, includ- ing drought and changing ocean condi- homa has 16 minutes remaining. Americans, bring a clean supplemental Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield tions exacerbated by climate change, funding bill to the floor. Stop playing myself such time as I may consume. these games with constituents in the continue to impede salmon popu- Madam Speaker, our beloved col- northeast and the Panhandle of Flor- lations. In Oregon, the 2016 salmon leagues across the aisle have asked us ida. catch levels were so low that they to come back to the negotiating table Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield measured among the worst nationwide and to compromise. myself such time as I may consume. fisheries disasters of the year. And 2017 Madam Speaker, we have com- I continue to be baffled about why was even worse, at less than half of the promised. The bills that we started out some of my colleagues think that open- 2016 value. passing were bills that were over- ing the Government of the United These disastrous salmon seasons whelmingly or unanimously passed by States—our government—is a poison have already hurt the distressed econo- the Republicans in committee or on pill and something they can’t support. mies of the coastal communities that the floor of the Senate, so we are pass- Look how far we have fallen, Madam rely on the commercial fishing indus- ing their bills to reopen the govern- Speaker. We are voting for billions of try. ment. The very first order of business dollars in aid to the people of Florida, I have heard from salmon fishermen is to reopen the government. and the people of Texas and California like Jeff Reeves. He fishes, he farms, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- and Puerto Rico, so we can deal with and he logs to make ends meet. He ance of my time. the mounting natural crises and emer- scraped, and he invested $200,000 in a Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I yield gencies around the country. We need to boat. Then the back-to-back disaster myself such time as I may consume. open the government to do it, and seasons arrived, and he had to sell it. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend there are those who say that is too As Jeff points out, fishermen are again for the time; I thank him for par- high a price. They want to get the aid small business owners, and a bad sea- ticipating in the debate; and I con- to the people, but it is too high a price son can be devastating for their liveli- gratulate him on being close to fin- to reopen our own government. hoods. ishing his first rule.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:08 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.034 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H623 Madam Speaker, in closing, I want to That is a normal, reasonable com- sider. Whether the Democrats like it or respond to a couple of things that my promise. It is called splitting the dif- not, they need to engage with Repub- good friend said. First of all, he said he ference. The President tried to do that. licans on border security. Instead, they brought ‘‘their’’ bills to the floor, I do commend my friends, because I are now bringing up their fourth at- meaning our bills, I presume. He didn’t know they are serious about wanting tempt to pass a government funding bring our bills to the floor. He brought to reopen the government. We would bill without border security. And this Senate bills to the floor. love to work with them on getting that time, they are using disaster victims as Actually, those bills are nothing like done, but it is going to entail some leverage to push their policies. the bills that the House had passed compromise. The majority would be better served and, in many cases, are quite inferior Frankly, over the next 2 years, if my to undertake serious negotiations with to the product that had been jointly friends want to get anything done, and Republicans over the need for border compromised between the two bodies. I know they do, they will have to com- security and find a way out of the cri- Just speaking from something I promise. sis of their making, rather than push- know very well, which is Indian Been there before. We were in a situ- ing the exact same bill again. healthcare, the bill that he presented ation where we were the majority in Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ on the to us had absolutely no House input the United States House of Representa- previous question, ‘‘no’’ on the under- from either Republican or Democratic tives with a Democratic majority in lying measure, and I yield back the Members, had $135 million less for the the Senate and a Democratic Presi- balance of my time. Indian Healthcare Service, had $26 mil- dent. It took, I will say, some of my Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield lion less for the Bureau of Indian Af- colleagues a long time to figure out myself such time as I may consume. fairs. I can go on and on and on. that we had to have help in the United Madam Speaker, I thank my friend The bills actually that, frankly, we States Senate, and we had to have a and colleague for conceding the fair- were pretty close to having President that would sign bills, and we ness of the amendment process that we conferenced and done were, honestly, were going to have to compromise on have adopted here today, and I do hope quite superior. They had many Demo- some things that we thought were fun- that it will be the beginning of a new cratic and Republican suggestions in damentally very, very important. era in Congress where we can work to- them and many Member suggestions. If I suggest my friends learn from our gether and bring in the best ideas from we passed what the majority is pre- experience in that regard. everybody. Again, I respect the effort to reopen senting, all we are doing is just turning Having said that, we still have a dis- the government. I would love to par- over the appropriations function of the agreement, and the disagreement is ticipate in it. This bill, quite frankly, United States House of Representatives this: We brought forward four con- could have been something that I think to the United States Senate and say- tinuing resolutions that incorporated would have started us down the right ing: We don’t really need a House; any- the language that came from Repub- direction, and it almost was. thing you guys do is fine. licans in the Senate, and were voted We had Members on both sides of the out on a 92–6 basis, in order to pass it. That is the product that has been aisle that very much wanted to vote Now, my distinguished colleague presented to us. It is not acceptable to for this legislation. Frankly, and says, well, maybe the Republicans in our side to simply throw away House again, I commend the chairman of our the House would have felt differently prerogatives and positions. committee, Mr. MCGOVERN. He set up a about that. Well, of course, they con- Again, my friends have the majority process so that we could provide trolled the House in the last session, here. We respect that. They will almost amendments, Member input. We had but they adjourned without us ever certainly prevail on the rule and on the full consideration of those amendments taking it up. They adjourned into vote, and I certainly accept that. That in the Rules Committee. I would have Christmas break and into a shutdown. is the way this institution works. liked a few more to be made in order, We were left with this mess when we But what he fails to tell me is wheth- but I can’t complain about the ones got into power. That is why our first er or not he is ever going to get the that were. I think it was a fair process. order of business must be to reopen the Senate to ever pick this up. So far, he Only the Democratic leadership’s in- Government of the United States. We hasn’t. This is the fourth attempt. We sistence on putting something that have offered multiple continuing reso- will see another one tomorrow. Wheth- they knew the Senate would not pick lutions in order to do that. In fact, I er or not he can actually produce legis- up, and they knew the President would think a dozen of my Republican col- lation that the President of the United not sign, stopped that disaster relief leagues have already voted for dif- States will sign, so far, he hasn’t. And bill. That is all. That literally could ferent CRs in order to keep the govern- they are the majority. have been passed out of here today, ment going. Under our constitutional system, could have been passed immediately by So when the gentleman kindly asks: passing legislation through the House the United States Senate, would have ‘‘Well, how can you expect us to do is simply not sufficient. It has to be been signed by the President, would this?’’ lots of Republicans understand able to pass the United States Senate. have gotten us out of this cycle at the urgency of reopening the govern- It has to be signed by the President of least a little bit, would have shown us ment. the United States, unless two-thirds of what functioning government actually One position says: We will reopen the the House and the Senate are willing to looks like. But I guess the theater of government if you do what we want. override his veto. Frankly, I don’t the moment is more important than Our position is: Let’s reopen the gov- think my friends have two-thirds ma- actually getting disaster relief to peo- ernment. jority here either, and they certainly ple, so we will go through this exercise You see the difference there? We are don’t in the United States Senate. yet again. not holding anybody hostage. There is So I have a modest proposal. Prob- Madam Speaker, in closing, I urge no political ransom. We are not mak- ably the people who are producing this opposition to this rule and the under- ing any demands. We are saying: Let’s legislation here should sit down and lying measure. The majority has taken pass this legislation that has over- talk with the United States Senate a noncontroversial, bipartisan, supple- whelming, if not unanimous, support to ahead of time and say: Can we split the mental disaster appropriations bill and get disaster relief to our people, and difference here? Can we find some com- has turned it into a political football. let’s reopen the government so we can mon ground? Today’s bill was originally intended to get them the relief. Actually, the President did that in provide relief for disaster victims, and, Instead, we get accused of playing po- December, literally sent the Vice instead, the majority has turned it into litical games. They call reopening the President to the negotiation to say: We yet another continuing resolution that Government of the United States a poi- would like to get $5 billion. We think is not going anywhere. son pill. That has to be making some that is the appropriate amount. But This is the same continuing resolu- history in itself. what if we settle at $21⁄2 billion? The tion that the House previously passed The word ‘‘emergency’’ has been ban- answer was no. and that the Senate refused to con- died about a lot, Madam Speaker, over

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:08 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.036 H16JAPT1 H624 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 the last few weeks. The President even short-term Continuing Resolution that would At the end of the resolution, add the fol- threatened to invoke emergency pow- reopen the Federal government and allow lowing: ers that he thinks he has in order to back pay to over 800,000 federal employees. SEC. 3. Notwithstanding any other provi- impose his fantasy wall on the govern- A compassionate and commonsense sion of this resolution, an amendment of- fered by Representative Cole of Oklahoma or ment when it is very clear that he amendment by Chairwoman LOWEY to the Dis- a designee shall be in order as though print- didn’t get it through 2 years of a Re- aster Supplemental will end the Trump Shut- ed as the last amendment in part B of the re- publican-controlled House and Senate. down, reopen the government through Feb- port of the Committee on Rules accom- And he is not getting it through this ruary 8, and immediately provide back pay to panying this resolution. That amendment Congress, and he didn’t get the funding all impacted federal workers. shall be debatable for 10 minutes equally di- from the Mexican Government, which The Federal Government can reopen allow- vided and controlled by the proponent and an was what the original promise was. ing the Congress and the White House time to opponent. So now he wants to see if he can find negotiate on border security and an agree- Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I yield emergency powers to do it, but he has ment on immigration policy. back the balance of my time, and I delayed the emergency. Think about I can attest to the importance of Emergency move the previous question on the res- that. It is as if you saw an emergency Disaster Supplemental Appropriations to the olution. in your neighborhood, and you say: efforts of communities to recover following The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Well, instead of calling the police or Hurricane Harvey. question is on ordering the previous the fire department, I will wait a few Texans, especially those living in the Hous- question. weeks to do it. ton area impacted by Hurricane Harvey con- The question was taken; and the That is not a real emergency. What is tinue working towards recovery, which would Speaker pro tempore announced that a real emergency? not have been possible without Federal emer- the ayes appeared to have it. Well, climate change is obviously a gency appropriations. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I real emergency. The entire weight of We are in the midst of a government shut- demand the yeas and nays. scientific evidence tells us that is a down that is unnecessary and wasteful and The yeas and nays were ordered. real emergency. would impede the use of the very funds pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The government shutdown is an vided by this bill. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- emergency for more than 800,000 Fed- Americans who have been affected by nat- minute vote on ordering the previous eral employees who now have to ex- ural disasters caused by Hurricanes Florence question will be followed by 5-minute plain to their kids why they don’t have and Michael and the California wildfires must votes on: a paycheck and why they are bor- be able to count on a federal government that Adoption of the resolution, if or- rowing from their own retirement is fully open and operating. dered; and funds or from the kids’ college funds. Where people can’t get needed med- This appropriation measure also includes The motion to suspend the rules and ical care, they are not able to pay for much needed funds for Puerto Rico, which pass H.R. 190. medically indicated conditions they was not provided with sufficient funding to ef- The vote was taken by electronic de- have because they don’t have the fect the recovery following the catastrophe vice, and there were—yeas 230, nays money to do it, that is an emergency. caused by an inadequate response by the 194, not voting 9, as follows: Hurricanes Florence and Michael, White House to the disaster. [Roll No. 34] those are emergencies, and that is why Caught in the crosshairs of the government YEAS—230 shutdown are 800,000 hardworking govern- we want to get aid to the people there. Adams Davis, Danny K. Jeffries That is what this legislation is all ment employees who want nothing more than Aguilar Dean Johnson (GA) about. to do an honest day’s work, and be fairly re- Allred DeFazio Johnson (TX) munerated for their efforts. Axne DeGette Kaptur The California wildfires, which killed Barraga´ n DeLauro Keating dozens of Americans, that is an emer- More than anyone else, this government Bass DelBene Kelly (IL) gency. That is why we are trying to get shutdown imperils their financial freedom and Beatty Delgado Kennedy aid out to the people of California. security, which makes our country less strong. Bera Demings Khanna Mortgage and rent payments are going un- Bishop (GA) DeSaulnier Kildee But a legislative debate over the Blumenauer Deutch Kilmer proper means of homeland security paid; credit ratings are being damaged; fami- Blunt Rochester Dingell Kim when we spent more than $9 billion on lies are being made more insecure. Bonamici Doggett Kind homeland security over the last dec- This situation requires each member of the Boyle, Brendan Doyle, Michael Kirkpatrick F. F. Krishnamoorthi ade, and our side is fighting for the House to vote for the Rule and the underlying Brindisi Engel Kuster (NH) best innovations, the best technology bill to reopen the government, while providing Brown (MD) Escobar Lamb to invest in border security? That is vital assistance to fellow Americans recovering Brownley (CA) Eshoo Langevin from major disasters. Bustos Espaillat Larsen (WA) not an emergency. That is a legislative Butterfield Evans Larson (CT) debate that we can have. Instead of President Trump ending his shut- Carbajal Finkenauer Lawrence So we go back to the basic point: down, he is threatening to take Emergency Ca´ rdenas Fletcher Lawson (FL) Let’s get aid to our people, from Puer- Supplemental funding provided by the 115th Carson (IN) Foster Lee (CA) Congress to assist with Hurricane Harvey Cartwright Frankel Lee (NV) to Rico to North Carolina and South Case Fudge Levin (CA) Carolina, from Florida to Texas. That Army Corps projects to address flooding risks Casten (IL) Gabbard Levin (MI) is what this bill does. It gets aid to our posed by future storms, and divert the funding Castor (FL) Gallego Lewis people. It reopens the Government of for the construction of his border wall. Castro (TX) Garamendi Lieu, Ted Chu, Judy Garcı´a (IL) Lipinski the United States. It puts us back in Those disaster funds were appropriated for Cicilline Garcia (TX) Loebsack the business of promoting the general recovery efforts associated with Hurricanes Cisneros Golden Lofgren welfare. Harvey, Jose, and Maria. Clark (MA) Gomez Lowenthal That is what we have been sent here This President is so easily consumed by Clarke (NY) Gonzalez (TX) Lowey Clay Gottheimer Luja´ n to do, to promote justice and the gen- concerns over a wall to the point that he can- Cleaver Green (TX) Luria eral welfare and domestic tranquility, not see real threats such as the vulnerability Clyburn Grijalva Lynch not shut down the government. Let’s of coastal communities to powerful hurricanes. Cohen Haaland Malinowski Connolly Harder (CA) Maloney, open it up, and let’s get aid to the peo- The people along the Texas Gulf Coast face Cooper Hastings Carolyn B. ple of the United States of America. I real threats from hurricanes that are increas- Correa Hayes Maloney, Sean urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the rule. ingly more violent, and result in catastrophic Costa Heck McAdams Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise losses. Courtney Higgins (NY) McBath Cox (CA) Hill (CA) McCollum to speak in support for H.R. 268, the Supple- The only defense against hurricanes is im- Craig Himes McEachin mental Appropriations Act, which provides proving resilience and survivability of commu- Crist Horn, Kendra S. McGovern funding for disaster recovery and provides for nities from wind, storm surge and rain. Crow Horsford McNerney For this reason, I ask my colleagues to join Cuellar Houlahan Meeks a short term continuing resolution that would Cummings Hoyer Meng reopen the government. me in voting for the Rule for H.R. 268. Cunningham Huffman Moore My thanks to the leadership of Chairman The material previously referred to Davids (KS) Jackson Lee Morelle MCGOVERN for allowing the inclusion of a by Mr. COLE is as follows: Davis (CA) Jayapal Moulton

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.037 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H625 Mucarsel-Powell Roybal-Allard Swalwell (CA) NOT VOTING—9 Pingree Schrier Tonko Murphy Ruiz Takano Pocan Scott (VA) Torres (CA) Beyer Massie Payne Nadler Ruppersberger Thompson (CA) Porter Scott, David Torres Small Jones Mast Sensenbrenner Napolitano Rush Thompson (MS) Marino Matsui Wilson (FL) Pressley Serrano (NM) Neal Ryan Titus Price (NC) Sewell (AL) Trahan Neguse Sa´ nchez Tlaib b 1355 Quigley Shalala Trone Norcross Sarbanes Tonko Raskin Sherman Underwood O’Halleran Scanlon Torres (CA) Messrs. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Rice (NY) Sherrill Van Drew Ocasio-Cortez Schakowsky Torres Small COMER, ZELDIN, Ms. HERRERA Richmond Sires Vargas Omar Schiff (NM) BEUTLER, Mr. KINZINGER, and Ms. Rose (NY) Slotkin Veasey Pallone Schneider Trahan GRANGER changed their vote from Rouda Smith (WA) Vela Panetta Schrader Trone Roybal-Allard Soto Vela´ zquez Pappas Schrier Underwood ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Ruiz Spanberger Visclosky Pascrell Scott (VA) Van Drew Messrs. MCGOVERN, GREEN of Ruppersberger Speier Wasserman Perlmutter Scott, David Vargas Texas, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Messrs. Rush Stanton Schultz Peters Serrano Veasey CLYBURN, and SWALWELL of Cali- Ryan Stevens Waters Peterson Sewell (AL) Vela Sa´ nchez Suozzi Watson Coleman Phillips Shalala Vela´ zquez fornia changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ Sarbanes Swalwell (CA) Welch Pingree Sherman Visclosky to ‘‘yea.’’ Scanlon Takano Wexton Pocan Sherrill Wasserman So the previous question was ordered. Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Wild Porter Sires Schultz The result of the vote was announced Schiff Thompson (MS) Yarmuth Pressley Slotkin Waters as above recorded. Schneider Titus Price (NC) Smith (WA) Watson Coleman Schrader Tlaib Quigley Soto Welch The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Raskin Spanberger Wexton question is on the resolution. NAYS—193 Rice (NY) Speier Wild The question was taken; and the Abraham Gonzalez (OH) Palazzo Richmond Stanton Yarmuth Speaker pro tempore announced that Aderholt Gooden Palmer Rose (NY) Stevens Allen Gosar Pence Rouda Suozzi the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, on that I Amash Granger Perry demand the yeas and nays. Amodei Graves (GA) Posey NAYS—194 Armstrong Graves (LA) Ratcliffe Abraham Gonzalez (OH) Olson The yeas and nays were ordered. Arrington Graves (MO) Reed Aderholt Gooden Palazzo The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Babin Green (TN) Reschenthaler Allen Gosar Palmer will be a 5-minute vote. Bacon Griffith Rice (SC) Amash Granger Pence The vote was taken by electronic de- Baird Grothman Riggleman Amodei Graves (GA) Perry Balderson Guest Roby Armstrong Graves (LA) Posey vice, and there were—yeas 230, nays Banks Guthrie Rodgers (WA) Arrington Graves (MO) Ratcliffe 193, not voting 10, as follows: Barr Hagedorn Roe, David P. Babin Green (TN) Reed [Roll No. 35] Bergman Harris Rogers (AL) Bacon Griffith Reschenthaler Biggs Hartzler Rogers (KY) YEAS—230 Baird Grothman Rice (SC) Bilirakis Hern, Kevin Rooney (FL) Balderson Guest Riggleman Adams Delgado Kirkpatrick Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Rose, John W. Banks Guthrie Roby Aguilar Demings Krishnamoorthi Bost Hice (GA) Rouzer Barr Hagedorn Rodgers (WA) Allred DeSaulnier Kuster (NH) Brady Higgins (LA) Roy Bergman Harris Roe, David P. Axne Deutch Lamb Brooks (AL) Hill (AR) Rutherford ´ Biggs Hartzler Rogers (AL) Barragan Dingell Langevin Brooks (IN) Holding Scalise Bilirakis Hern, Kevin Rogers (KY) Bass Doggett Larsen (WA) Buchanan Hollingsworth Schweikert Beatty Doyle, Michael Larson (CT) Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Rooney (FL) Buck Huizenga Scott, Austin Bera F. Lawrence Bost Hice (GA) Rose, John W. Bucshon Hunter Shimkus Bishop (GA) Engel Lawson (FL) Brady Higgins (LA) Rouzer Budd Hurd (TX) Simpson Blumenauer Escobar Lee (CA) Brooks (AL) Hill (AR) Roy Blunt Rochester Eshoo Lee (NV) Burchett Johnson (LA) Smith (MO) Brooks (IN) Holding Rutherford Bonamici Espaillat Levin (CA) Burgess Johnson (OH) Smith (NE) Buchanan Hollingsworth Scalise Boyle, Brendan Evans Levin (MI) Byrne Johnson (SD) Smith (NJ) Buck Hudson Schweikert F. Finkenauer Lewis Calvert Jordan Smucker Bucshon Huizenga Scott, Austin Brindisi Fletcher Lieu, Ted Carter (GA) Joyce (OH) Spano Budd Hunter Shimkus Brown (MD) Foster Lipinski Carter (TX) Joyce (PA) Stauber Burchett Hurd (TX) Simpson Brownley (CA) Frankel Loebsack Chabot Katko Stefanik Burgess Johnson (LA) Smith (MO) Bustos Fudge Lofgren Cheney Kelly (MS) Steil Byrne Johnson (OH) Smith (NE) Butterfield Gabbard Lowenthal Cline Kelly (PA) Steube Calvert Johnson (SD) Smith (NJ) Carbajal Gallego Lowey Cloud King (IA) Stewart Carter (GA) Jordan Smucker Ca´ rdenas Garamendi Luja´ n Cole King (NY) Stivers Carter (TX) Joyce (OH) Spano Carson (IN) Garcı´a (IL) Luria Collins (GA) Kinzinger Taylor Chabot Joyce (PA) Stauber Cartwright Garcia (TX) Lynch Collins (NY) Kustoff (TN) Thompson (PA) Cheney Katko Stefanik Case Golden Malinowski Comer LaHood Thornberry Cline Kelly (MS) Steil Casten (IL) Gomez Maloney, Conaway LaMalfa Timmons Castor (FL) Gonzalez (TX) Carolyn B. Cloud Kelly (PA) Steube Cook Lamborn Tipton Castro (TX) Gottheimer Maloney, Sean Cole King (IA) Stewart Crawford Latta Turner Chu, Judy Green (TX) McAdams Crenshaw Lesko Collins (GA) King (NY) Stivers Cicilline Grijalva McBath Upton Curtis Long Collins (NY) Kinzinger Taylor Cisneros Haaland McCollum Wagner Comer Kustoff (TN) Thompson (PA) Clark (MA) Harder (CA) McEachin Davidson (OH) Loudermilk Walberg Conaway LaHood Thornberry Clarke (NY) Hastings McGovern Davis, Rodney Lucas Walden Cook LaMalfa Timmons Clay Hayes McNerney DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Walker Crawford Lamborn Tipton Cleaver Heck Meeks Diaz-Balart Marchant Walorski Crenshaw Latta Turner Clyburn Higgins (NY) Meng Duffy Marshall Waltz Curtis Lesko Upton Cohen Hill (CA) Moore Duncan McCarthy Watkins Davidson (OH) Long Wagner Connolly Himes Morelle Dunn McCaul Weber (TX) Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Walberg Cooper Horn, Kendra S. Moulton Emmer McClintock Webster (FL) DesJarlais Lucas Walden Correa Horsford Mucarsel-Powell Estes McHenry Wenstrup Diaz-Balart Luetkemeyer Walker Costa Houlahan Murphy Ferguson McKinley Westerman Duffy Marchant Walorski Courtney Hoyer Nadler Fitzpatrick Meadows Williams Duncan Marshall Waltz Cox (CA) Huffman Napolitano Fleischmann Meuser Wilson (SC) Dunn McCarthy Watkins Craig Jackson Lee Neal Flores Miller Wittman Crist Jayapal Neguse Emmer McCaul Weber (TX) Fortenberry Mitchell Womack Crow Jeffries Norcross Estes McClintock Webster (FL) Foxx (NC) Moolenaar Woodall Cuellar Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Ferguson McHenry Wenstrup Fulcher Mooney (WV) Wright Cummings Johnson (TX) Ocasio-Cortez Fitzpatrick McKinley Westerman Gaetz Mullin Yoho Cunningham Kaptur Omar Gallagher Newhouse Fleischmann Meadows Williams Davids (KS) Keating Pallone Young Flores Meuser Wilson (SC) Gianforte Norman Zeldin Davis (CA) Kelly (IL) Panetta Gibbs Nunes Fortenberry Miller Wittman Davis, Danny K. Kennedy Pappas Gohmert Olson Foxx (NC) Mitchell Womack Dean Khanna Pascrell Fulcher Moolenaar Woodall DeFazio Kildee Perlmutter Gaetz Mooney (WV) Wright DeGette Kilmer Peters NOT VOTING—10 Gallagher Mullin Yoho DeLauro Kim Peterson Beyer Massie Sensenbrenner Gianforte Newhouse Young DelBene Kind Phillips Hudson Mast Wilson (FL) Gibbs Norman Zeldin Jones Matsui Gohmert Nunes Marino Payne

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.004 H16JAPT1 H626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Gohmert Loudermilk Sa´ nchez NOT VOTING—12 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Golden Lowenthal Sarbanes Beyer Marino Payne Gomez Lowey Scalise The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Green (TX) Massie Sensenbrenner Gonzalez (OH) Lucas Scanlon the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Hastings Mast Smith (WA) ing. Gonzalez (TX) Luetkemeyer Schakowsky Jones Matsui Wilson (FL) Gooden Luja´ n Schiff b 1402 Gottheimer Luria Schneider ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Granger Lynch Schrader The SPEAKER pro tempore (during So the resolution was agreed to. Graves (GA) Malinowski Schrier the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Maloney, Schweikert The result of the vote was announced Graves (LA) ing. as above recorded. Graves (MO) Carolyn B. Scott (VA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Green (TN) Maloney, Sean Scott, Austin Griffith Marchant Scott, David b 1410 the table. Grijalva Marshall Serrano Stated against: Grothman McAdams Sewell (AL) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I was un- Guest McBath Shalala tive) the rules were suspended and the avoidably detained and missed a vote. Guthrie McCarthy Sherman bill was passed. Had I been present, I would have voted Haaland McCaul Sherrill The result of the vote was announced Hagedorn McCollum Shimkus as above recorded. ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 35. McEachin Harder (CA) Simpson A motion to reconsider was laid on f Harris McGovern Sires Hartzler McHenry Slotkin the table. EXPANDING CONTRACTING OPPOR- Hayes McKinley Smith (MO) Stated for: TUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSI- Heck McNerney Smith (NE) Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, on NESSES ACT OF 2019 Hern, Kevin Meadows Smith (NJ) Wednesday, January 16, 2019 I missed the Herrera Beutler Meeks Smucker The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Hice (GA) Meng Soto following vote: ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Higgins (LA) Meuser Spanberger H.R. 190—Expanding Contract Opportuni- ished business is the vote on the mo- Higgins (NY) Miller Spano ties for Small Business Act of 2019 (Rep. Mar- Hill (AR) Mitchell Speier shall—Small Business) Suspension Bill. tion to suspend the rules and pass the Hill (CA) Moolenaar Stanton bill (H.R. 190) to amend the Small Busi- Had I been present, I would have voted Himes Mooney (WV) Stauber ‘‘YES’’ on this bill. ness Act to eliminate the inclusion of Holding Moore Stefanik option years in the award price for sole Hollingsworth Morelle Steil PERSONAL EXPLANATION source contracts, and for other pur- Horn, Kendra S. Moulton Steube Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, had I been Mucarsel-Powell poses, on which the yeas and nays were Horsford Stevens present for the vote on Ordering the Previous Houlahan Mullin Stewart Question on the Rule on H. Res. 43 (Roll Call ordered. Hoyer Murphy Stivers The Clerk read the title of the bill. Hudson Nadler Suozzi Vote No. 34), I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Huffman Napolitano Swalwell (CA) Had I been present for the vote on H. Res. question is on the motion offered by Huizenga Neal Takano 43, the Rule Providing for Consideration of the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Hunter Neguse Taylor H.R. 268—Disaster Supplemental Appropria- Hurd (TX) Newhouse Thompson (CA) tions Act (Roll Call Vote No. 35), I would have VELA´ ZQUEZ) that the House suspend the Jackson Lee Norcross Thompson (MS) rules and pass the bill. Jayapal Norman Thompson (PA) voted ‘‘aye’’. This will be a 5-minute vote. Jeffries Nunes Thornberry Finally, had I been present for the vote on The vote was taken by electronic de- Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Timmons H.R. 190—Expanding Contract Opportunities vice, and there were—yeas 415, nays 6, Johnson (LA) Ocasio-Cortez Tipton for Small Businesses Act of 2019 (Roll Call Johnson (OH) Olson Titus Vote No. 36), I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. not voting 12, as follows: Johnson (SD) Omar Tlaib [Roll No. 36] Johnson (TX) Palazzo Tonko f YEAS—415 Jordan Pallone Torres (CA) Joyce (OH) Palmer Torres Small Ca´ rdenas Davis, Rodney Abraham Joyce (PA) Panetta (NM) MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Adams Carson (IN) Dean Kaptur Pappas Trahan Aderholt Carter (GA) DeFazio Katko Pascrell Trone A message in writing from the Presi- Aguilar Carter (TX) DeGette Pence Turner dent of the United States was commu- Allen Cartwright DeLauro Keating Allred Case DelBene Kelly (IL) Perlmutter Underwood nicated to the House by Mr. Brian Amodei Casten (IL) Delgado Kelly (MS) Perry Upton Pate, one of his secretaries. Armstrong Castor (FL) Demings Kelly (PA) Peters Van Drew Arrington Castro (TX) DeSaulnier Kennedy Peterson Vargas f Axne Chabot DesJarlais Khanna Phillips Veasey Babin Cheney Deutch Kildee Pingree Vela Bacon Chu, Judy Diaz-Balart Kilmer Pocan Vela´ zquez SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS Baird Cicilline Dingell Kim Porter Visclosky ACT, 2019 Balderson Cisneros Doggett Kind Posey Wagner Banks Clark (MA) Doyle, Michael King (NY) Pressley Walberg GENERAL LEAVE Barr Clarke (NY) F. Kinzinger Price (NC) Walden Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I ask Barraga´ n Clay Duffy Kirkpatrick Quigley Walker unanimous consent that all Members Bass Cleaver Duncan Krishnamoorthi Raskin Walorski may have 5 legislative days to revise Beatty Cline Dunn Kuster (NH) Ratcliffe Waltz Emmer Bera Cloud Kustoff (TN) Reed Wasserman and extend their remarks and to in- Bergman Clyburn Engel LaHood Reschenthaler Schultz clude extraneous material on H.R. 268, Bilirakis Cohen Escobar LaMalfa Rice (NY) Waters currently under consideration. Bishop (GA) Cole Eshoo Lamb Rice (SC) Watkins Bishop (UT) Collins (GA) Espaillat The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Blumenauer Collins (NY) Estes Lamborn Richmond Watson Coleman objection to the request of the gen- Blunt Rochester Comer Evans Langevin Riggleman Weber (TX) Larsen (WA) Roby Webster (FL) tleman from New York? Bonamici Conaway Ferguson There was no objection. Bost Connolly Finkenauer Larson (CT) Rodgers (WA) Welch Boyle, Brendan Cook Fitzpatrick Latta Roe, David P. Wenstrup The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- F. Cooper Fleischmann Lawrence Rogers (AL) Westerman ant to House Resolution 43 and rule Brady Correa Fletcher Lawson (FL) Rogers (KY) Wexton XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Brindisi Costa Flores Lee (CA) Rooney (FL) Wild Brooks (AL) Courtney Fortenberry Lee (NV) Rose (NY) Williams the Committee of the Whole House on Brooks (IN) Cox (CA) Foster Lesko Rose, John W. Wilson (SC) the state of the Union for the consider- Brown (MD) Craig Foxx (NC) Levin (CA) Rouda Wittman ation of the bill, H.R. 268. Brownley (CA) Crawford Frankel Levin (MI) Rouzer Womack The Chair appoints the gentlewoman Buchanan Crenshaw Fudge Lewis Roybal-Allard Woodall from the District of Columbia (Ms. Buck Crist Fulcher Lieu, Ted Ruiz Wright Bucshon Crow Gabbard Lipinski Ruppersberger Yarmuth NORTON) to preside over the Committee Budd Cuellar Gaetz Loebsack Rush Yoho of the Whole. Burchett Cummings Gallagher Lofgren Rutherford Young Burgess Cunningham Gallego Long Ryan Zeldin Bustos Curtis Garamendi b 1416 ´ Butterfield Davids (KS) Garcıa (IL) IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Byrne Davidson (OH) Garcia (TX) NAYS—6 Calvert Davis (CA) Gianforte Amash Gosar McClintock Accordingly, the House resolved Carbajal Davis, Danny K. Gibbs Biggs King (IA) Roy itself into the Committee of the Whole

VerDate Sep 11 2014 16:07 Apr 15, 2019 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JANUARY\H16JA9.REC H16JA9 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H627 House on the state of the Union for the volcanoes have erupted in Hawaii; and Importantly, and unlike Republican consideration of the bill (H.R. 268) typhoons have struck territories in the legislation that was brought up in De- making supplemental appropriations Pacific. In addition to the tragic loss of cember, the bill meets the urgent for the fiscal year ending September 30, life, families have lost everything. healthcare and nutrition needs of 2019, and for other purposes, with Ms. Businesses have been upended. Commu- Americans in the Northern Marianas, NORTON in the chair. nities have been ripped apart. Guam, American Samoa, and, yes, The Clerk read the title of the bill. This legislation attempts to meet Puerto Rico. The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the these needs with $12.14 billion in emer- President Trump grossly mis- bill is considered read the first time. gency spending. It includes $2.96 billion managed the response to Hurricane The gentlewoman from New York to rebuild damaged infrastructure to Maria in Puerto Rico, and since then, (Mrs. LOWEY) and the gentlewoman help communities rebuild and to bring he has added insult to injury by repeat- from Texas (Ms. GRANGER) each will local economies back to life. edly trying to shortchange our fellow control 30 minutes. The legislation embraces the unique U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico. This bill The Chair recognizes the gentle- needs of farmers and rural commu- rights that injustice. woman from New York. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield nities, providing $1.86 billion to help Finally, this legislation recognizes myself such time as I may consume. them recover. scientific reality and the simple fact Madam Chair, while President Trump It enhances our national security and that climate change is increasing the continues to keep our government shut cares for our veterans and their fami- number and severity of national disas- down, House Democrats are committed lies by funding $1.46 billion for repairs ters. It includes $2.54 billion in resil- to working for the American people. I and rebuilding of damaged Department iency funding to mitigate damage from am pleased to present legislation today of Defense and Department of Veterans future disasters, preventing loss of life that helps meet the urgent needs of our Affairs facilities. and damage to property. fellow Americans affected by recent The bill before us meets the complex We all want to ensure that American national disasters. needs of disaster victims, with $555 mil- families and communities have the re- Across the country, we have watched lion for social services, mental sources they need to recover from re- as hurricanes have pummeled Florida, healthcare, education, and activities cent national disasters. Georgia, and the Carolinas; wildfires that improve the prospects of dis- Madam Chair, I reserve the balance have burned large swaths of the West; located workers. of my time.

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TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Programs

Processing, Research and Marketing Office of the Secretary

Office of the Secretary (emergency) ...... 1 '1 05' 442 Crop insurance purchasing requirements (emergency) 5,000

Total, Office of the Secretary ...... 1,110,442

Farm Service Agency Emergency Forest Restoration Program (emergency) ...... 480,000

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (emergency). 125,000

Rural Development Rural Community Facilities Program Account (emergency) 150,000

General Provisions This Title Grant for Puerto Rico (Sec. 101) (emergency) ...... 600,000 Grant for Northern Marianas (Sec. 102) (emergency) .. . 10,200 Crop insurance purchasing requirement (Sec. 103) (emergency) ...... 2,000 Exempt AGI provisions (Sec. 104) (emergency) ...... 2,000 ======

Total, title I...... 2,479,642 ======;======

TITLE II

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration

Economic Development Assistance Programs (emergency) .. 600,000

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Operations, Research, and Facilities (emergency) ...... 120,570 Procurement, Acquisition and Construction (emergency). 25,000 Fisheries Disaster Assistance (emergency) ...... 150,000 Total, Department of Commerce ...... 895,570

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE United States Marshals Service Salaries and Expenses (emergency) ...... 1,336 Federal Prison System

Buildings and Facilities {emergency}. 28,400

Total, Department of Justice ...... 29,736

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RELATED AGENCIES Legal Services Corporation Payment to the Legal Services Corporation (emergency). 15,000 ======Total, title II ...... 940,306 ======

TITLE III DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Operation and Maintenance Operations and Maintenance, Marine Corps (emergency) .. 200,000 Operations and Maintenance, Air Force (emergency) ..... 400,000 ======Total, title III ...... 600,000 ======

TITLE IV DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Corps of Engineers Civil Investigations (emergency) ...... 35,000 Construction (emergency) ...... 715,000 Mississippi River and Tributaries (emergency} ...... 225,000 Operation and Maintenance (emergency) ...... 245,000 Total, Corps of Engineers ...... 1,220,000 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Central Utah Project Central Utah Project Completion Account (emergency) ... 350 Bureau of Reclamation Water and Related Resources (emergency) ...... 15,500 Total, Department of the Interior ...... 15,850 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Programs Electricity Delivery (emergency) ...... 15,500 ------Total, title IV ...... 1 '251 '350 ======

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TITLE V

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND INVESTIGATIONS

Coast Guard Operations and Support (emergency) ...... 46,977 Procurement, Construction, and Improvements (emergency) ...... 476,755 Environmental Compliance and Restoration (emergency) .. 2,000 ======Total, title V...... 525,732 ======

TITLE VI DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

United States Fish and Wildlife Service Construction (emergency) ...... 82,400

National Service

Historic Preservation Fund (emergency) ...... 50,000 Construction (emergency) ...... 78,000

United States Geological Survey Surveys, Investigations, and Research (emergency) ..... 98,500

Departmental Offices

Insular Affairs

Assistance to Territories (emergency) ...... 2,000

Office of Inspector General

Salaries and Expenses (emergency) ...... 1,000

Total, Department of the Interior ...... 311,900 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Science and Technology (emergency) ...... 600 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program (emergency) ...... 1 '500 State and Tribal Assitance Grants: Categorical Grants (emergency) ...... 62,500 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (emergency) ...... 314,300 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (emergency) .. . 535,100 Subtotal, State and Tribal Assistance Grants .. 911,900 Total, Environmental Protection Agency ...... 914,000 RELATED AGENCIES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

Forest and Rangeland Research (emergency) ...... 1,000 State and Private Forestry (emergency) ...... 2,000 National Forest System (emergency) ...... 63,960

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Capital Improvement and Maintenance (emergency) ...... 36,040 Wildland Fire Management (emergency) ...... 720,271 Total, Forest Service ...... 823,271 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (emergency) ...... 1,000 Total, Related Agencies ...... 824,271 ======

Total, title VI ...... 2' 050,171 ======

TITLE VII DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Training and Employment Services (emergency) ...... 50,000

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Health Surveillance and Program Support (emergency) ... 30,000 Administration for Children and Families Social Services Block Grant (emergency) ...... 250,000 Transfer to Inspector General (transfer out) ...... ( -1.000) Children and Families Services Programs (emergency) ... 60,000 Total, Administration for Children and Families. 310,000

Office of Inspector General (by transfer) ...... ( 1 ,000) Total. Department of Health and Human Services .. 340,000 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Education Recovery (emergency) ...... 165,000 General Provisions This Title Grants to Northern Marianas for Medicaid (Sec. 701) (emergency) ...... 52,000

Total, title VII ...... 607,000 ======

TITLE VIII LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Government Accountability Office

Sa 1aries and Expenses (emergency) ...... 10,000

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TITLE IX DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Military Construction

Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps (emergency) ...... 115,000 Military Construction, Air Force (emergency) ...... 700,000 Military Construction, Army National Guard (emergency) 42,400 Total, Department of Defense...... 857,400 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Health Administration Medical Facilities (emergency) ...... 3,000

Total, title IX ...... 860,400

TITLE X

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Transit Administration Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program (emergency) ...... 10,542

Federal Highway Administration

Emergency Relief Program (emergency) ...... 1 '650' 000 Total, Department of Transportation ...... 1,660,542

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Community Planning and Development

Community Development Fund (emergency) ...... 1 '160' 000

Total, title X...... 2,820,542

Grand total (emergency) ...... 12,145,143

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This supplemental will chairman, SANFORD BISHOP, and other Act, 2019. provide necessary aid to these ailing Members who represent districts im- On December 20 of last year, the communities. pacted by historical weather-related House considered a bill that included a This Nation needs a better strategy disasters to provide relief to the farm- continuing resolution to keep the gov- to mitigate damage in future disasters, ing and rural communities. ernment open, more than $5 billion to especially as year after year we see ac- However, including the already-failed secure our southern borders, and a sup- celerating numbers and severity of na- CR in the rule puts partisan politics plemental appropriation to help dis- tional disasters due to climate change. above bipartisanship. I cannot support aster-affected areas. That bill passed This bill also includes funds for future this poison-pill package, especially the House, but it was not taken up by mitigation. after all we have heard from our Demo- the Senate. From our subcommittee’s energy and cratic colleagues about letting the leg- As it did in December, the bill before water accounts, we have seen recent islative process work. us today also includes funding for dis- hurricanes and storms devastate exist- Members from the Southeast to Cali- aster relief. In fact, it includes $4.3 bil- ing infrastructure. Included in this fornia, to Hawaii, to all of the commu- lion more for communities recovering supplemental is $470 million to repair nities in between represent districts from national disasters, including damages at Army Corps of Engineer with agriculture and rural constitu- storms and other events that occurred projects across our Nation. encies that have suffered devastating losses in their livelihoods. From cotton in 2017 and 2018. This would help the Given the Corps’ important role to to vegetables, to livestock, to losses in American people get back on their feet help protect communities nationwide my home State of Alabama, as well as after these devastating events. and in the territories against national Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina, The bill also includes help for farm- disasters, we also included $750 million including South Carolina, means lost ers and ranchers for crop and com- for the Army Corps to accelerate con- struction on flood risk mitigation income now and lost income for the fu- modity losses, assistance for flood and ture. storm damage, and allows our military projects. Americans should not have to worry Unfortunately, constituents are and Federal agencies to repair facili- being used politically as human ties and assets. whether their community can provide adequate power to our homes and busi- shields. Everyone in Democratic lead- Like it did in December, the bill we ership knows the President will veto are considering today also includes a nesses, but across our Nation, fire- and flood-ravaged communities need funds this CR, and it is very unfortunate to continuing resolution to fund the gov- have this in the rule. ernment and ensure that our hard- to repair extensive damage and to working Federal employees are paid. strengthen electric grids. This bill en- b 1430 What this bill does not include is sures the Department of the Interior Our farmers put food on our tables funding for border security needs iden- and Department of Energy have the re- and clothes on our backs. They put in tified by the agents and officers on the sources needed for this assistance. countless hours of labor and take risks. front lines. Therefore, the bill before us Now, let me be clear. This adminis- Putting the CR in this bill is making it today will not resolve the government tration has considered reprogramming 100 percent veto bait. shutdown. It will not reopen the gov- funds appropriated for disaster recov- Madam Chair, I encourage my col- ernment and ensure that our TSA ery projects. These funds are appro- leagues to do the right thing and take screeners, our Coast Guard defenders, priated to rebuild and strengthen out the CR, and let the bill proceed to our Border Patrol agents, and our air America’s resiliency against future dis- the Senate with a chance of passage. traffic controllers are paid. asters. They are intended to protect Madam Chair, when Superstorm We must stop wasting time voting on American families and communities Sandy ravaged the Northeast in 2012, bills that have no chance of becoming from natural disasters. the House put aside partisan dif- I am actually appalled that this ad- law. We should, instead, work with ur- ferences and provided $750 billion. I ministration would raid money for hope that our Democratic colleagues gency to get our government back up communities broken from actual disas- would look at that and do the same. and running. In order to do that, we ters. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield 3 must address border security and fund- The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- minutes to the gentleman from North ing for the remaining appropriations woman has expired. Carolina (Mr. PRICE), who is the chair- bills. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield designee of the Transportation, Hous- I thank Chairwoman LOWEY for her an additional 15 seconds to the gentle- ing and Urban Development, and Re- work, and I am hopeful that in the woman from Ohio. lated Agencies Subcommittee. coming days, together, we can come to Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chair, in con- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam an agreement with all of our partners clusion, this nation must confront, Chair, I rise in support of this legisla- in the Senate, the House, and the head-on, the reality of strengthening tion, to provide $12 billion in critical White House to address the remaining storms. We must help all communities disaster relief for North Carolina and funding issues in 2019. recover from disasters, as we never other States recovering from dev- Madam Chair, I reserve the balance know when it will hit our own back- astating natural disasters. of my time. yard. Last year, Hurricane Florence made Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield 2 Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues landfall in the Carolinas with a power- minutes to my friend from Ohio (Ms. to support the disaster package. ful storm surge, intense rainfall, and KAPTUR), the chair designee for the En- Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I yield massive flooding. It displaced thou- ergy and Water Development and Re- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ala- sands of individuals, many of whom lated Agencies Subcommittee. bama (Mr. ADERHOLT). still have not returned to their dam- Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chair, I thank Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Chair, I aged homes. Dozens of communities in my dear friend, the chair of the Appro- thank the ranking member. eastern North Carolina, some also hit priations Committee, for yielding me I originally had intended to offer my by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, were en- this time. support for this disaster supplemental tirely inundated for the second time in Madam Chair, I rise in support of package, especially as it relates to ag- as many years. H.R. 268, the emergency disaster recov- ricultural and rural development. But Meanwhile, other States like Florida, ery package. because of the actions of our colleagues Georgia, South Carolina, and Cali- National disasters across our Nation on the other side of the aisle, I can no fornia have been hit by terrible hurri- devastated the lives of millions of longer support the bill in its current canes and wildfires. Puerto Rico and Americans this past year. A few ranked form. other territories continue to slowly re- as the worst and most severe incidents As the former chair of the Appropria- cover from powerful storms and ty- around the world. tions Subcommittee on Agriculture, phoons.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.047 H16JAPT1 H634 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 This legislation will ensure that the Let’s put all of those considerations in damage. The agricultural losses Federal Government remains an active aside for just a moment and provide there are also overwhelming. Several partner in the recovery effort. It pro- the needed support to our agricultural lagoons responsible for containing ani- vides more than $1 billion in flexible communities who are hurting and mal waste were breached and are in funding for the Community Develop- those who are in need. drastic need of repair. ment Block Grant Disaster Recovery As the new ranking member of the Last year, California witnessed yet program, including resources for miti- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food another devastating fire season, includ- gation and resiliency projects. and Drug Administration, and Related ing both the largest and deadliest fires The bill would clear out a $1.5 billion Agencies Appropriations Sub- on record. In Hawaii, volcanic activity backlog of emergency highway and committee, I want to speak briefly to caused farmers nearly $30 million in bridge repair projects, and it provides an important number of provisions in damage. Americans in the Northern additional supplemental funds for the underlying bill. Mariana Islands and American Samoa Army Corps construction projects It provides financial support to farm- were also hit by violent storms. along our coasts and rivers, crop and ers and producers from the Pacific Is- This disaster supplemental bill pro- livestock assistance for farmers, re- lands to California and to the South- vides the funds to begin addressing pairs at damaged military installa- east States who have lost crops, trees, these needs. This bill increases pay- tions, and other critical recovery ac- and livestock, and so much more. It ments for losses from 85 to 90 percent tivities. provides funds for essential conserva- for producers with crop insurance and It reflects bipartisan priorities and tion efforts in our rural communities from 65 to 70 percent for producers ensures that American citizens, regard- to rebuild the watersheds and funds to without insurance. It also includes $150 less of where they live, get the assist- restore the land in order to prevent fu- million for the rural community facili- ance they need to recover. ture flooding that is so devastating. ties program. From debris removal to Unfortunately, disaster assistance, The bill provides financial support to the repair of local infrastructure, such including funds that have already been forestlands for their restoration, some as drinking water and water systems, appropriated, will not be distributed to of which have been wiped out by the small communities across the Nation communities if this government shut- strongest storms recorded in several and the territories often struggle to re- down continues. parts of the United States. build in the aftermath of natural disas- Madam Chairman, I urge my col- The bill also provides nutritional as- ters. leagues to support this disaster supple- sistance to those who are vulnerable The legislation includes $480 million mental, which appropriately includes a among us. for the Emergency Forest Restoration provision to temporarily reopen gov- These are all reasons that we need to Program and $125 million for the Nat- ernment. The Trump shutdown has real con- put momentary difficulties aside and ural Resources Conservation Service. It sequences, Madam Chairman. The peo- pass the underlying piece of legisla- provides $600 million in funds for the ple of North Carolina and other States tion. I suggest that we move this bill nutrition assistance program in Puerto who have suffered from natural disas- as quickly as possible and keep it sepa- Rico and $10.2 million to the Common- ters cannot wait any longer. It is time rate from the amendments that will wealth of the Northern Mariana Is- for Congress, Democrats and Repub- delay its implementation. lands. licans alike, to come together to end Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield 3 From coast to coast and beyond, this shutdown. minutes to the gentleman from Geor- there is an urgent need for this disaster Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I yield gia (Mr. BISHOP). bill. As I said in October after touring 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ne- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam the damage from Hurricane Michael, braska (Mr. FORTENBERRY). Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for responding to natural disasters and Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Chair, yielding. helping our communities recover is a first, I thank Mrs. LOWEY—this is, I Madam Chair, I rise to speak on be- responsibility we all share, regardless think, the first time that we have had half of the bill before us. of geography, ideology, or political af- a chance to dialog publicly—for her Madam Chair, on October 10, 2018, filiation. leadership and congratulate her as the Hurricane Michael, one of the most Madam Chair, I urge all my col- new Appropriations chair. I congratu- powerful storms to make landfall in leagues to support this bill and to late the gentlewoman, and we look for- the U.S., slammed into the Florida bring relief to our communities that ward to working with Mrs. LOWEY. Panhandle, then directly into Georgia, continue to recover and rebuild. Let’s I also want to thank the Republican and drove through much of the South- open the government and get this job leader, our ranking member of the east. It left a path of destruction all done for the American people. committee, Ms. GRANGER, for her the way up to Virginia. My district, Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I yield steadfast leadership and help in navi- which spans middle and southwest 3 minutes to the gentleman from Flor- gating so many essential issues that Georgia, took a direct hit. ida (Mr. RUTHERFORD). are before us today. Across the State of Georgia, small Mr. RUTHERFORD. Madam Chair, I Madam Chair, I want you to know towns and rural communities were dev- thank the ranking member for yield- that I support the underlying bill with- astated, as were production agriculture ing. out the complicating amendments and and forestry. Agriculture is the largest Madam Chair, I rise again today in urge its passage. industry in Georgia, driving one in opposition to the political ultimatum I believe that this is a good bipar- seven jobs. Many producers suffered that has poisoned this bill. tisan piece of legislation to help those near 100 percent crop losses. I had anticipated that I would sup- negatively affected by serious and dev- Hurricane Michael destroyed some 97 port Chairwoman LOWEY’s proposal to astating weather events that have oc- chicken houses and killed more than 2 provide disaster relief to American curred throughout the previous year, million chickens. It devastated the families struggling to rebuild from re- and we should be working together to Georgia cotton crop, which was nearing cent disasters like Hurricane Michael provide the needed disaster assistance peak harvest and was on track to be that devastated my home State of and unite to rebuild communities dam- the best season in years. Florida. aged by these hurricanes, typhoons, Unfortunately, this is all too familiar I do thank her and her staff for the and earthquakes, as well as volcanoes. for the region. This is the third hard work that they have done in put- But let us be honest. This bill would straight year hurricane damage has ting together this disaster relief bill. sail through the Congress—it would caused significant losses to the pecan, However, in the dark of night, the ma- sail through this body—if we could get peanut, cotton, vegetable, forestry, jority leadership slipped into this bill past the paralysis of this moment that landscaping, and agritourism indus- another continuing resolution that is dividing Democrats from Repub- tries. they know will hold this bill back from licans, the Speaker from the President, Less than a month before Hurricane ever becoming signed into law. the House from the Senate, and on and Michael, Hurricane Florence crashed Some on the other side have asked on. into the Carolinas, causing $22 billion why adding a CR would be a poison pill

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.049 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H635 in this measure. The answer is really California. Just as many helped us tems to a state of resiliency against fu- simple: This bill will never be consid- then, we will help our neighbors now. ture storms, $50 million for coastal re- ered by the Senate or signed by the Disasters can impact any district. siliency projects to reduce ecosystem President. Leadership knows this, but Just this morning, a small earthquake and community vulnerability to help they continue to place politics over hit my district again. Thankfully, with sea level rise and with the flood- helping hardworking, taxpaying Amer- there are no reported injuries. ing and erosion caused by storms. ican citizens. Let me also say that I am deeply The bill provides funds to repair Fed- So what are we here to accomplish? grateful to our firefighters and first re- eral facilities that were destroyed or Is the majority trying to help Amer- sponders who work around the clock to damaged, such as the Hawaiian Vol- ican citizens recover or simply content help save lives in disasters that have cano Observatory, funds for historic to blame the President while punishing ravaged our country, especially this preservation grants to repair cul- hardworking taxpayers who have been past year. turally significant sites and properties, devastated by natural disasters, includ- Madam Chair, I am in strong support and funds to clean up hazardous and ing those, by the way, in the Speaker’s of this emergency supplemental, which solid waste sites. home State of California? Those folks provides $12.1 billion in disaster relief A critical provision in this bill pro- are desperately in need of this relief as to people who have been impacted by vides $720 million to fully repay the they recover from devastating wildfires, hurricanes, typhoons, and U.S. Forest Service for funds it was wildfires. other natural disasters. Our neighbors forced to borrow in the last fiscal year Instead of doing the right thing and in Paradise, California; Puerto Rico; to cover the cost of wildland fire sup- passing a clean disaster relief bill, the Guam; Florida; ; pression. An additional $103 million other side of the aisle continues to play the Virgin Islands; and the territories will help the Forest Service to address childish games in an effort to resist the all need our help, and they need it now. damage to national forests and treat President’s call for border security. Northern California’s most recent hazardous fuel loads. If the goal of this bill is to provide wildfire known as the Camp fire is the This emergency funding is in sharp disaster relief, why on Earth would the most destructive in California’s his- contrast to the President’s threats to majority attach something that effec- tory. Eighty-five people lost their block disaster response funds to Cali- tively ensures its defeat? lives, and 13,000 homes were destroyed. fornians who are struggling to restore Madam Chair, this move has again ef- These families have lost everything, their lives and to return to their homes fectively victimized those devastated and they deserve our support now more after the devastating fires of last year. I have just heard from a friend that by hurricanes and fire. than ever. Many of these communities he is being evacuated now because of It is time to accept the reality of the in California ravaged by wildfires are potential mudslides because of the situation in which we find ourselves. only just beginning to recover, yet just burnt area in the Malibu part of Cali- Compromise is the only path forward. last week, President Trump threatened President Trump has made clear, I be- fornia. to withhold disaster assistance to Cali- Americans in all of our States and lieve, that he is ready to negotiate and fornia. to compromise. But this bill before us territories deserve Federal support so 1445 today could have provided much-need- b they can recover from natural disas- ed relief to Florida families recovering Does this President have no shame, ters, and our government agencies have from Hurricane Michael. It is not just bullying scared families with no homes to be open in order to ensure the deliv- those families who will suffer. It is the and communities to return to? Real ery of these important emergency Florida farmers who had their crops leaders help families recover. funds. Democrats are proud to bring this decimated by the storm, and the Amer- The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- bill to the floor to help our commu- icans who rely on them, who will suffer woman has expired. nities who have suffered from these also. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield natural disasters and want to begin to Madam Chair, we are 26 days into the gentlewoman an additional 30 sec- onds. rebuild and heal in their lives. this shutdown, and leadership is still Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues Ms. LEE of California. Real leaders playing these games. If the majority is to support the bill. help families recover and rebuild. They serious about providing disaster relief, Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I yield don’t use suffering families as political bring a clean supplemental funding bill 2 minutes to the gentleman from Geor- pawns. to the floor and stop playing games gia (Mr. CARTER). with so many hurting American lives. Madam Chair, that is why we need to Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I appre- pass this bill. With the $12 billion pro- Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for ciate the gentleman from Florida’s re- vided in this bill, our communities will yielding. marks, but I remind the gentleman be able to recover and rebuild, and fam- Madam Chair, it is no surprise that that we can’t deliver this essential dis- ilies will finally get some peace of many of the communities we represent aster aid with the government closed. mind knowing that we are with them. are in need of disaster assistance. This So I suggest the gentleman urge those I urge my colleagues to vote yes on past year, many areas of the country who are keeping the government closed the bill and yes to helping our commu- experienced devastating disasters that that we must deliver this aid, so open nities get back on their feet. had significant impacts on commu- the government now, and we can have The CHAIR. Members are reminded nities and on our constituents. some adult conversation. to refrain from engaging in personal- I have the honor and privilege of rep- Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to ities toward the President. resenting coastal Georgia, a vibrant the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I re- area that has suffered from a number LEE), who is a senior member of the serve the balance of my time. of these incidents in recent years. Appropriations Committee. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Chair, I yield 2 I was elected and sent here, like ev- Ms. LEE of California. Madam Chair, minutes to the gentlewoman from Min- eryone else in this body, to look out for first of all, I thank our chair for yield- nesota (Ms. MCCOLLUM), the chair des- my constituents and their needs. That ing, for her tireless leadership, and for ignate of the Interior, Environment, includes advocating for support fol- reminding us very clearly that we need and Related Agencies Subcommittee. lowing these devastating events. to open up the government right away. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I rise In December, the House passed a sup- As a Representative from northern in support of this funding package, and plemental appropriation package that California, let me just say that I re- I am pleased that, within the Interior, encompassed disasters such as hurri- member vividly the Oakland Hills fire Environment, and Related Agencies canes, typhoons, wildfires, and other in 1991 that killed 25 people and de- Subcommittee’s jurisdiction, the bill disasters. That package would have stroyed more than 3,000 homes, and the provides more than $2 billion for recov- brought about the relief we need. 1989 earthquake that killed many peo- ery from devastating natural disasters. Now, Democrats are holding disaster ple and devastated many parts of my This includes $849 million to rebuild assistance hostage with this legisla- city. I represent Oakland and Berkeley, drinking water and wastewater sys- tion. We can’t afford to continue this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.050 H16JAPT1 H636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 partisanship when it comes to rebuild- Mr. Chair, I also want to point out are at the end of their rope. We will be ing our communities. that this funding for Tyndall and North losing South Carolina farmers if we Whether it is a wildfire or a hurri- Carolina is just a down payment. Con- don’t help these people. cane, relief is needed urgently. That in- gress is going to need to provide much So, I was prepared to support this, cludes coastal Georgia. more support to get these locations and House Republicans passed this dis- For instance, our blueberry growers back on their feet, and this administra- aster bill as part of the supplemental have taken some devastating losses tion should take the time to address in December. over the last few years. Those growers these real emergencies and not the Now the Democrats bring it back up, have not had time to properly recover, ones they have manufactured. and it is subject to opening the govern- and now we are dealing with partisan Finally, this bill includes a con- ment up with no wall funding, and they games that will jeopardize their ability tinuing resolution to reopen our gov- know full well that the President to receive much-needed aid. ernment, which is now in its 26th day wouldn’t sign it, even if we did pass it. Agriculture represents the heart and of being shut down. Mr. Chair, as I said This is a political game, and they are soul of many of our rural communities, just yesterday, the Trump shutdown is playing to win. But what they are play- and with that so go those communities. continuing to inflict serious financial ing with, the pieces that they are play- Now is not the time to derail this pain and anxiety on families, busi- ing with, are hurting people in South desperately needed relief. We need a nesses, and communities across the Carolina. There are damaged people in clean disaster package that will allow United States. South Carolina. They are suffering peo- us to take care of the communities Opening the government is not a poi- ple who are on their knees. that are hardest hit. son pill. It is our duty. This legislation Three of the counties that were hit Hurricanes don’t see political parties, will enable the areas affected by the the hardest—Marion, Dillon, and Marl- and they certainly don’t discriminate hurricanes to begin to rebuild the com- boro counties—are some of the poorest on the damage they cause. That is why munities and military installations counties in South Carolina. Over- we should move a package that is de- that are vital to our national defense whelmingly African American, these void of any partisan efforts and bring and those local economies, as well as people had nothing before the storm, up a clean disaster package. provide relief to 800,000 Federal work- and what little they had has been I say to my Democratic colleagues: ers and their families who are living taken away. And we are using these Now is the time to stop playing games. under a cloud of economic insecurity people as pawns in this fight over the Let’s move a bill that helps, rather right now. government shutdown. than hurts, the ability of our commu- Mr. Chair, I urge all Members of this My friends, enough is enough. It is nities to receive disaster relief. time to stop playing politics. As my Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 body to cast a yes vote. Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chair, I yield 4 friend across the aisle said earlier: minutes to the gentlewoman from minutes to the gentleman from South Leaders don’t hold people hostage; they Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ), the Carolina (Mr. RICE find solutions. chair designate of the Military Con- ). Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. And it is time to find a solution. struction, Veterans Affairs, and Re- Chair, I hail from the Seventh District They know full well that, by attaching lated Agencies Subcommittee of Ap- of South Carolina, and for 3 days in this continuing resolution to this dis- propriations. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. September the Nation was rapt as Hur- aster bill, it will not pass this House, it Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for ricane Florence stalled directly on top won’t get a hearing in the Senate, and yielding. of my district. the President won’t sign it. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of this es- I have eight counties in my district. All this is for show. Enough show. sential emergency supplemental appro- All eight counties were declared dis- Let’s deliver this relief to the people priations bill. aster areas. The inland counties were who need it. H.R. 268 totals $12.14 billion in emer- inundated, as North Carolina was, and The storm hit my area September gency disaster appropriations funding all the rain that fell in North Carolina the 14th, 4 months ago. Enough show. to provide relief and recovery assist- and those inland counties comes Stop using these indigent people as ance for Americans affected by recent through five river systems out George- pawns. Enough. hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, and town County, South Carolina. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, before I other natural disasters, especially in My district was overcome by a slow- introduce our next, I would like to say my home State of Florida. motion, rolling disaster. And if that to the distinguished gentleman from The MILCON-VA portion of the bill wasn’t bad enough, that was the third South Carolina: I agree with the distin- provides $860.4 million for Department storm in 4 years. Hurricane Matthew guished gentleman from South Caro- of Defense military construction needs hit us 3 years ago. lina. Let’s stop this political game. and the Department of Veterans Af- With Hurricane Matthew, the Federal Let’s direct our remarks. Let’s make fairs. Government awarded us $95 million to clear that the President has the re- Specifically, the bill includes $115 rebuild 1,350 houses for indigent fami- sponsibility to open this government million for the Marine Corps to begin lies. And, at the speed the Federal Gov- and to do it now. planning for construction projects re- ernment moves, as of now, 21⁄2 years Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the lated to the devastation left behind by after the storm, about 400 of those 1,300 gentleman from California (Mr. THOMP- Hurricanes Florence and Michael on homes have been rebuilt, so we have SON). Marine Corps facilities in North Caro- got about 1,000 indigent South Caro- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. lina at New River, Cherry Point, and linians either gone or living in sub- Chair, I thank the chairwoman for Lejeune. standard housing. yielding and for all that she is doing to The Marine Corps is planning facility Now, in this storm, 12,163 homes were end the Trump shutdown and open up consolidation efforts as a result of the ‘‘moderately damaged.’’ I asked the our government, but I rise today to en- severe damage, and this funding rep- definition of ‘‘moderate damage.’’ They gage in a colloquy with the distin- resents the first step in a vital rebuild- said that means that there was water guished chairwoman of the Homeland ing process for the Marine Corps. inside the house but it was less than 2 Security Appropriations Sub- Mr. Chair, the bill also includes $700 feet deep. committee, Congresswoman ROYBAL- million to begin the rebuilding of Tyn- My friends, we also incurred $200 mil- ALLARD, in regard to a commitment dall Air Force Base in Florida’s Pan- lion of agricultural damage. In these made between the two of us. handle. This funding will support the last two storms, our agricultural de- My district and the State of Cali- relocation of the F–22 mission and the partment didn’t even ask for help from fornia were, once again, ravaged by bed-down of F–35s, along with the plan- the Federal Government, but the farm- devastating and historic fires. In my ning for new facilities there. ers are at their wits’ end. own district, the Mendocino complex This funding is a crucial first step to A farmer told me that 3 years ago fire burned a combined total of 460,000 begin the necessary rebuilding of Tyn- they used their cash, the last storm acres, making it the largest physical dall, which we will rebuild. they used their equity, and now they fire in California history. As a result, a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.052 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H637 major disaster declaration was an- fiscal year 2019 funding bill, an in- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chair, I thank nounced for Lake County, which, sadly, creased cost share of 90 percent for my colleagues for this colloquy. has been rocked with fires for the past these additional categories of Federal Tyndall Air Force Base is vital to several years. disaster funding for California commu- Florida and the United States. I look California also experienced the dead- nities devastated by the 2018 wildfires. forward to working with the gentleman liest and most destructive fire in our The Acting CHAIR. The time of the as well as the gentlewoman of the Mili- State’s history with the Camp fire, gentlewoman has expired. tary Construction, Veterans Affairs, which, tragically, took the lives of Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chair, I yield an and Related Agencies Subcommittee to more than 60 people. The town of Para- additional 30 seconds to the gentle- rebuild this base. dise, which was home to almost 27,000 woman from California. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of people, was near completely destroyed, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chair, in my time. and more than 12,000 structures were closing, in the meantime, I will work Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 burnt to the ground. with him and the other members of the minutes to the gentleman from Mis- In addition, our State experienced California delegation in pursuing this sissippi (Mr. THOMPSON), the chairman other devastating fires, and they con- matter with the administration on this of the Homeland Security Committee. tinue. We need the continued support reasonable and much-needed adjust- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. from the Federal Government because ment within its existing authority. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman from it is essential as residents seek to re- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. New York for yielding me the time. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of build and California begins long-term Chair, I thank the chairwoman and the H.R. 268, a bill to help our country re- recovery. bipartisan coauthors of this bill. I look cover from another year of devastating In response to these devastating dis- forward to working with her and appre- ciate her help. natural disasters. asters, I offered a bipartisan amend- In 2018, Americans across the country Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 ment with Representatives LAMALFA, faced extreme hardship due to hurri- minutes to the gentleman from Florida LIEU, CALVERT, GARAMENDI, HUFFMAN, canes, wildfires, and other catastrophic (Mr. DUNN) for the purpose of a col- and 19 other bipartisan cosponsors events. From Hurricanes Michael and loquy. from our State. This amendment pro- Florence in the Southeast to historic Mr. DUNN. Mr. Chair, I thank the vided much-needed relief to the State wildfires in the West and volcanic ac- gentlewoman from Texas for yielding of California and local entities by in- tivity in Hawaii, no part of our Nation and also for the opportunity to bring creasing to 90 percent the Federal cost- was spared. up an important issue to my district share for debris removal and emer- Last week, the President responded and State. gency assistance for the 2018 wildfires. to these events by callously pro- As you all know, Hurricane Michael The substance of this amendment has claiming on Twitter that he plans to had a devastating effect on my district. been supported by both the Speaker stop aid to wildfire survivors in Cali- One of the most important areas in my and the majority leader and is con- fornia. This behavior is not in the spir- district that was destroyed was Tyn- sistent with the relief generously pro- it of our great Nation. The funding pro- dall Air Force Base. vided in the 113th Congress. vided in this bill would show the Amer- The underlying bill before the House ican people that we stand with them, b 1500 today contains $700 million for plan- The distinguished chairwoman and I even if the President does not. ning, design, and construction related Importantly, in response to Hurri- have discussed this amendment and the to the consequences of Hurricane Mi- importance of Congress providing this cane Maria, it provides $600 million to chael at Tyndall Air Force Base. This Puerto Rico for debris removal and res- much-needed relief to the State of Cali- funding would support the relocation of fornia and all affected communities toration of its electric grid. the F–22s, the beddown of the F–35s, Additionally, the bill provides much- impacted by these wildfires. and the planning of facility construc- needed funding to communities across The Acting CHAIR (Mr. SABLAN). The tion so that the base can continue to the Nation for Head Start, farmers who time of the gentlewoman has expired. recover. suffered crop losses, and Americans Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield This is a down payment for the Air with housing needs. an additional 1 minute to the gentle- Force, and it signals that Congress is I have firsthand knowledge of the woman from California. committed to rebuilding Tyndall Air challenges after a devastating hurri- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Chair- Force Base because Tyndall will need cane. It took years and sustained com- man, I thank Representative MIKE additional funds. mitment from the Federal Government THOMPSON for his diligent work on be- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Will to help my community recover from half of his fire-impacted communities the gentleman yield? Hurricane Katrina. H.R. 268 will help and our State. It is critical that Con- Mr. DUNN. I yield to the gentle- put our fellow Americans in Puerto gress ensures that every Federal re- woman from Florida. Rico on a critical path to recovery. source is made available to the States, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Additionally, I support the McGovern local governments, and all affected Chair, I thank the gentleman for yield- amendment to prevent the President communities of the historic and un- ing. from raiding the Army Corps of Engi- precedented 2018 wildfires. As a fellow Floridian, I support the neers’ funds to build his border wall. Ensuring that Californians get the need to rebuild Tyndall, as I just men- Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chair, I yield 5 support and resources they need is not tioned in my opening statement, and minutes to the gentlewoman from a partisan issue. It is particularly frus- support the Air Force’s next-genera- Puerto Rico (Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N). trating that FEMA has the sole discre- tion aircraft. It is important to ensure Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto tion to adjust these cost shares and that our airmen and their families Rico. Mr. Chair, I thank the ranking often does so after catastrophic disas- have state-of-the-art facilities that member for yielding. ters or when multiple disasters strike support the new mission. Today, I rise in support of the Nutri- the same State in a short period of I look forward to working with Mr. tion Assistance Program, or NAP, that time, as we have experienced in Cali- DUNN and Ranking Member GRANGER is included in the bill under consider- fornia. The State of California has re- as we begin the process to ensure fu- ation today. NAP is the sole source of quested the administration to adjust ture funding is available to continue nutrition assistance and food security these cost shares, unfortunately, to no this vital reconstruction of Tyndall Air for over 1.3 million American citizens avail. Force Base. on the island. I appreciate Mr. THOMPSON’s diligent Mr. DUNN. Mr. Chair, I thank Chair- After Hurricane Maria, the 115th work on this issue. I remain committed woman WASSERMAN SCHULTZ for agree- Congress approved an additional $1.27 to working with him, our leadership, ing to work with me going forward to billion increase in Puerto Rico’s NAP and the bipartisan cosponsors of the address appropriate funding levels and program in addition to the annual amendment to provide, in the Depart- types of facilities that will be nec- block grant amount of about $1.8 bil- ment of Homeland Security’s full-year essary to bring Tyndall back to life. lion, and that means that we helped a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.054 H16JAPT1 H638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 lot of people who have a lot of neces- this supplemental disaster appropria- the American people, provides cer- sities. tions, H.R. 268, which seems to address tainty for Federal employees, and gives This disaster relief allowed an in- many of the issues that the territories President Trump and the Congress crease in the benefits for the current and other areas that have been affected time to negotiate on border security beneficiaries as well as an increased by disaster are continuing to face. and immigration policy. enrollment to bring assistance to close Additionally, it is sending a strong Mr. Chairman, this legislation is a to 153,000 new participants in the pro- message to the administration about critical first step to meeting our fellow gram. However, this additional assist- the slow walking and the additional re- citizens’ urgent needs as they recover ance is currently set to be expended in strictions that they have put in fund- from recent disasters, so I urge my col- March of this year, and the program’s ing that Congress had already passed leagues: Join me in support of this bill. funding would then be lowered again to both here in the House as well as on Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- the base amounts associated with the the Senate side and the President him- ance of my time. block grants. self sent. Mr. CASE. Mr. Chair, I rise today to speak That is why, in May of last year, I So this disaster supplemental bill in favor of H.R. 268, the Emergency Disaster submitted an amendment to H.R. 2, contains much-needed support for on- Appropriations bill. also known as the farm bill, to increase going disaster recovery efforts in my This bill would appropriate funds for pro- the amount of funding allotted to district, the U.S. Virgin Islands, as grams supporting communities rebuilding after Puerto Rico’s NAP. well as Puerto Rico and other disaster- suffering through numerous natural disasters affected States and territories. Then, in December, we got a letter throughout 2018. My home State of Hawai’i is For the Virgin Islands, this bill, as and a meeting asking for the $600 mil- well as for Puerto Rico, addresses Fed- in particular need of assistance. It was hit hard lion in additional NAP funding. During eral cost share for all FEMA public as- by multiple devasting storms over the islands the first day of Congress, we did the sistance grants, including for debris re- and by the sustained eruption of Kilauea Vol- same thing to both the Committees of moval and emergency measures to pro- cano. Appropriations and Rules with the tect public health and safety—if you Among the impacts on Hawai’i Island by the same request. I thank the chairwoman can believe, we are still dealing with volcanic eruption were: of the committee for including that debris removal—and for permanent in- 716 dwellings destroyed by lava; money in this bill. frastructure restoration for the dura- Roughly 30 miles of roads covered by lava; We had a meeting in December with tion of the recovery from Hurricanes and About 60,000 earthquakes striking the area the Governor of Puerto Rico and the Irma and Maria. minority leader and the chairwoman Additionally, of the funds provided from April through August, with the largest a asking for this $600 million increase in for EPA programs, while I am very magnitude 6.9 earthquake. Puerto Rico’s NAP program, so we pleased to see that $74.6 million is set Additionally, Hurricane Lane wreaked havoc really need this money to be included aside for the Virgin Islands to improve across Hawai’i in late August. Up to 50 inches and to be available until fiscal year drinking water and wastewater sys- of rain fell in parts of Hawaii Island and 35 2020. tems resiliency, this is a very positive inches on the island of Kaua’i. This caused This bill also contains an important relief package for Americans in our is- massive unprecedented flooding that these provision for Puerto Rico and the U.S. land territories still reeling from un- communities in Hawaii continue to deal with. Virgin Islands as well, extending the precedented disaster, still reeling from The natural disasters of the past year af- 100 percent Federal cost share for as- a place where our hospitals are not fected all parts of our Hawai’i, from major sistance under the Stafford Act for the back in operation and where our chil- damage throughout O’ahu and the Neighbor disasters in the territories to rebuild to dren just went back to a full day of Islands to disruption of our tourism and agri- the current standards. That was in- school this October after over a year. culture industries and beyond. These sorely cluded in the last provision last Con- I am pleased that the House will be needed funds will assist those affected to re- gress. sending a firm message to the adminis- cover and carry on with their lives. Having this extension is important in tration that its recent decision not to The programs and funding in H.R. 268 is a order to maximize the resources. This continue the waiver of cost share of step in the right direction of how government is critical since the losses caused by public assistance to the Virgin Islands should be working and responding to the these disasters left our communities in would severely hinder the territory’s needs of our constituents. no position to cover matching fund re- ongoing recovery. I urge my colleagues to support this bill to quirements, and, believe me, the hurri- I also take this opportunity to ex- help residents across the country rebuild and cane was worse than this going down. press my strong opposition to diverting move forward after these devastating natural So this bill, especially, will be impor- disaster funds to build a border wall, disasters. tant for my constituents. which would create a true national Mr. CASTEN of . Mr. Chair, I will vote I am a little bit disappointed that the emergency. today in support of H.R. 268, the Supple- continuing resolution was attached to Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chair, I urge my mental Appropriations Act of 2019. Americans the bill. I do support the reopening of colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this meas- have a long history of helping each other in the government; however, this should ure, and I yield back the balance of my times of emergency and this bill, in that Amer- be not the vehicle for it. This disaster time. ican spirit, provides needed funding to help supplemental was intended to help peo- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chair, I yield my- families and businesses recover from natural ple to recover and rebuild from natural self the balance of my time. disasters. Mr. Chair, to allow Federal agencies disasters. That said, I am concerned that the bill, in to begin the vital work that we are I really appreciate the good faith ef- many respects, is a stop-gap measure that de- funding in this bill, we must reopen the fort of all involved here to help those fers action on bigger problems. Our disaster Federal Government. struck by natural disasters—not just in I am pleased that the bill before us funding protocols have historically been predi- Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and includes a continuing resolution to im- cated on the idea that, when American citi- Florida, but the fires in California as mediately reopen the Federal Govern- zens’ face a loss of property due to a rare and well—especially in Puerto Rico; how- ment and pay Federal employees, who unpredictable event, we have a moral obliga- ever, it is my hope that this becomes a are going through such a difficult time tion to help them rebuild. That is a noble and clean bill between the House and Sen- taking care of their families, putting righteous goal and consistent with this bill. ate that can be signed by the Presi- food on the table, just going through However, we must also begin to face up to dent. the normal, normal time that families the fact that climate change is creating a situ- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 have to endure when they don’t have ation where disasters are no longer rare, nor minutes to the gentlewoman from the any money to spend. This would pay unpredictable. We know with certainty where U.S. Virgin Islands (Ms. PLASKETT). Federal employees through February 8. flood risk is intensifying in low-lying coastal re- Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Chair, I thank gions. We know with certainty where the risks the gentlewoman from New York—her b 1515 of wildfires are growing. and her staff, as well as the members of This continuing resolution ensures A review by the National Oceanic and At- the committee—for putting together the Federal Government is working for mospheric Administration of $1-billion-plus

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.056 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H639 weather and climate disasters proves the The president and his staff have been rou- in such section) of pecan trees with a tree mor- point—such disasters are increasing in fre- tinely and repeatedly corrected and rebuked tality rate that exceeds 7.5 percent (adjusted for quency and concentrated in very specific re- for their attempts to spread false and mis- normal mortality) and is less than 15 percent (adjusted for normal mortality), to be available gions of the country. leading information about the state of our until expended, for losses incurred during the To continue to provide federal funds to en- southern border. period beginning January 1, 2018, and ending courage rebuilding in those areas is ultimately They have wrongly claimed that the lack of December 31, 2018: Provided further, That in the unsustainable. At some point, those funds will a border wall at the southern border is a major case of producers impacted by volcanic activity have to be diverted to development on less source of drugs coming into the United States, that resulted in the loss of crop land, or access disaster-prone grounds. That is scary and un- when in fact it is ports of entry. to crop land, the Secretary shall consider all fortunate, but we cannot ignore that reality. It They disregarded the fact that border appre- measures available, as appropriate, to bring re- is my hope that, as a body, we can begin to hensions are at a 45 year-low, and have been placement land into production: Provided fur- develop the strategies to redirect those funds ther, That the total amount of payments re- dropping since 2000. ceived under this heading and applicable poli- on our terms rather than being compelled to Having been defeated legislatively by cies of crop insurance under the Federal Crop do so by fiscal or natural events. Speaker NANCY PELOSI, now the President ac- Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or the Non- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I can attest cording to a story in insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program to the importance of Emergency Disaster Sup- would like to pay for his immoral border wall (NAP) under section 196 of the Federal Agri- plemental Appropriations to the efforts of com- by diverting funds that the Congress has ap- culture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 munities to recover following a disaster. propriated for disaster relief, such as Hurri- U.S.C. 7333) shall not exceed 90 percent of the Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey and cane Harvey to help citizens in my home state loss as determined by the Secretary: Provided are working towards recovery are grateful for further, That the total amount of payments re- of Texas; victims of Maria in Puerto Rico and ceived under this heading for producers who did the appropriations provided by Congress to other hurricane victims; and victims of deadly not obtain a policy or plan of insurance for an address Emergency Supplemental Appropria- wildfires in California. insurable commodity for the applicable crop tions. I support this Disaster Appropriations bill in year under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 We are in the midst of a government shut- order to help rebuild communities devastated U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) for the crop incurring the down that is unnecessary and wasteful. over the last year by deadly disasters. losses or did not file the required paperwork and Caught in the crosshairs of the government Now the President needs to open the Gov- pay the service fee by the applicable State filing shutdown are eight-hundred thousand hard- ernment in order to stop the disaster occurring deadline for a noninsurable commodity for the applicable crop year under NAP for the crop in- working government employees who want among our out of work federal employees. nothing more than to do an honest day’s work, curring the losses shall not exceed 70 percent of The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- the loss as determined by the Secretary: Pro- and be fairly remunerated for their efforts. eral debate has expired. vided further, That producers receiving pay- More than anyone else, this government Pursuant to the rule, an amendment ments under this heading, as determined by the shutdown imperils their financial security, in the nature of a substitute consisting Secretary, shall be required to purchase crop in- which makes our country less strong. of the text of Rules Committee Print surance where crop insurance is available for Mortgage and rent payments are going un- 116–2, modified by the amendment the next two available crop years, excluding tree paid; credit ratings are being damaged; fami- printed in part A of House Report 116– insurance policies, and producers receiving pay- lies are being made more insecure. 2, shall be considered as adopted, shall ments under this heading shall be required to purchase coverage under NAP where crop insur- This situation requires answers, and resolu- be considered as an original bill for tion for hundreds of thousands of hardworking ance is not available in the next two available purpose of further amendment under crop years, as determined by the Secretary: Pro- Americans caught in the middle. the 5-minute rule and shall be consid- vided further, That, not later than 120 days President Trump instead of ending his shut- ered as read. after the end of fiscal year 2019, the Secretary down is threatening to take Hurricane Harvey The text of the bill, as amended, is as shall submit a report to the Congress specifying Army Corps funding and divert it for the con- follows: the type, amount, and method of such assist- ance by state and territory: Provided further, struction of his border wall. H.R. 268 He plans to divert funds appropriated for That such amount is designated by the Congress Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as being for an emergency requirement pursuant Hurricanes Harvey, Jose, and Maria recovery resentatives of the United States of America in to pay for his border wall is outrageous and to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget Congress assembled, and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. immoral, and an affront to the millions of That the following sums are hereby appro- FARM SERVICE AGENCY Americans affected by real disasters that have priated, out of any money in the Treasury not struck the homeland. otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable EMERGENCY FOREST RESTORATION PROGRAM We need to ensure that the President can- corporate or other revenues, receipts, and funds, For an additional amount for the ‘‘Emergency not undermine the disaster recovery projects for the several departments, agencies, corpora- Forest Restoration Program’’, for necessary ex- and programs that Congress has approved tions, and other organizational units of Govern- penses related to the consequences of Hurri- ment for fiscal year 2019, and for other pur- canes Michael and Florence and wildfires occur- and funded by diverting funds for construction poses, namely: ring in calendar year 2018, and other natural of his border wall vanity project. TITLE I disasters, $480,000,000, to remain available until This President is so easily consumed by expended: Provided, That such amount is des- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE concerns over a wall to the point that he can- ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- not see real threats such as the vulnerability AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS gency requirement pursuant to section of coastal communities to powerful hurricanes. PROCESSING, RESEARCH AND MARKETING 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and The people along the Texas Gulf Coast face OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. real threats from hurricanes that are increas- For an additional amount for the ‘‘Office of NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE ingly more violent, and result in catastrophic the Secretary’’, $1,105,442,000, which shall re- WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION OPERATIONS losses. main available until December 31, 2020, for nec- For an additional amount for ‘‘Watershed and The only defense against hurricanes is im- essary expenses related to losses of crops (in- Flood Prevention Operations’’, for necessary ex- proving resilience and survivability of commu- cluding milk), trees, bushes, and vines, as a con- penses for the Emergency Watershed Protection nities from wind, storm surge and rain. sequence of Hurricanes Michael or Florence, Program related to the consequences of Hurri- other hurricanes, typhoons, volcanic activity, or canes Michael and Florence and wildfires occur- We improve coastal resilience against hurri- wildfires occurring in calendar year 2018 under canes by completing Army Corps of Engineer ring in calendar year 2018, and other natural such terms and conditions as determined by the disasters, $125,000,000, to remain available until projects that are paid for previously under sep- Secretary: Provided, That the Secretary may expended: Provided, That such amount is des- arate appropriations bills that are now law. provide assistance for such losses in the form of ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- The President wants to use his authority block grants to eligible states and territories and gency requirement pursuant to section under a National Emergency Declaration to er- such assistance may include compensation to 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and roneously gain access to the funding so des- producers, as determined by the Secretary, for Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. past or future crop insurance premiums, forest perately needed for Hurricane Harvey recov- RURAL DEVELOPMENT restoration, and poultry and livestock losses: ery and other disasters. Provided further, That of the amounts provided RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM Declaring a national emergency for purely under this heading, tree assistance payments ACCOUNT political reasons is antidemocratic, petulant, may be made under section 1501(e) of the Agri- For an additional amount for the cost of dangerous and unbecoming of the President cultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081(e)) to eligible grants for rural community facilities programs of the United States. orchardists or nursery tree growers (as defined as authorized by section 306 and described in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.015 H16JAPT1 H640 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 section 381E(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and defined in section 760.1502 of title 7 Code of Fed- detection, and forecasting: Provided, That such Rural Development Act, for necessary expenses eral Regulations (as in effect July 18, 2018). amount is designated by the Congress as being related to the consequences of Hurricanes Mi- (d) The amount provided by this section is for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- chael and Florence and wildfires occurring in designated by the Congress as being for an tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and calendar year 2018, and other natural disasters, emergency requirement pursuant to section Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided $150,000,000, to remain available until expended: 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and further, That the National Oceanic and Atmos- Provided, That sections 381E-H and 381N of the Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. pheric Administration shall submit a spending Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act TITLE II plan to the Committees on Appropriations of the are not applicable to the funds made available DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE House of Representatives and the Senate within under this heading: Provided further, That such 45 days after the date of enactment of this Act. amount is designated by the Congress as being ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FISHERIES DISASTER ASSISTANCE for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) For an additional amount for ‘‘Fisheries Dis- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Pursuant to section 703 of the Public Works aster Assistance’’ for necessary expenses associ- GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE and Economic Development Act (42 U.S.C. 3233), ated with the mitigation of fishery disasters, SEC. 101. In addition to other amounts made for an additional amount for ‘‘Economic Devel- $150,000,000, to remain available until expended: available by section 309 of Public Law 115-72, opment Assistance Programs’’ for necessary ex- Provided, That funds shall be used for miti- there is hereby appropriated $600,000,000 for the penses related to flood mitigation, disaster relief, gating the effects of commercial fishery failures Secretary of Agriculture to provide a grant to long-term recovery, and restoration of infra- and fishery resource disasters declared by the the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for disaster structure in areas that received a major disaster Secretary of Commerce, including those declared nutrition assistance in response to Presi- designation as a result of Hurricanes Florence, by the Secretary to be a direct result of Hurri- dentially declared major disasters and emer- Michael, and Lane, Typhoons Yutu and canes Florence and Michael and Typhoons gencies: Provided, That the funds made avail- Mangkhut, and of wildfires, volcanic eruptions, Yutu and Mangkhut: Provided further, That able to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under earthquakes, and other natural disasters occur- such amount is designated by the Congress as this section shall remain available for obligation ring in calendar year 2018 under the Robert T. being for an emergency requirement pursuant to by the Commonwealth until September 30, 2020, Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and shall be in addition to funds otherwise ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), $600,000,000, to and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. made available: Provided further, That such remain available until expended: Provided, That DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE amount is designated by the Congress as being such amount is designated by the Congress as UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- being for an emergency requirement pursuant to tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget SALARIES AND EXPENSES Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Pro- For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and SEC. 102. In addition to amounts otherwise vided further, That within the amount appro- Expenses’’ for necessary expenses related to the made available, out of the funds made available priated, up to 2 percent of funds may be trans- under section 18 of Food and Nutrition Act of consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- ferred to the ‘‘Salaries and Expenses’’ account chael and Typhoon Yutu, $1,336,000: Provided, 2008, $10,200,000 shall be available for the Sec- for administration and oversight activities: Pro- retary to provide a grant to the Commonwealth That such amount is designated by the Congress vided further, That within the amount appro- as being for an emergency requirement pursuant of the for disaster priated, $1,000,000 shall be transferred to the nutrition assistance in response to the Presi- to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget ‘‘Office of Inspector General’’ account for car- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. dentially declared major disasters and emer- rying out investigations and audits related to gencies: Provided, That funds made available to the funding provided under this heading. FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES lands under this section shall remain available NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC for obligation by the Commonwealth until Sep- ADMINISTRATION For an additional amount for ‘‘Buildings and tember 30, 2020: Provided further, That such OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES Facilities’’ for necessary expenses related to the amount is designated by the Congress as being For an additional amount for ‘‘Operations, consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- Research, and Facilities’’ for necessary expenses chael and Typhoon Yutu, $28,400,000, to remain tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and related to the consequences of Hurricanes Flor- available until expended: Provided, That such Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. ence and Michael, Typhoon Yutu, and of amount is designated by the Congress as being SEC. 103. For purposes of administering title I wildfires, $120,570,000, to remain available until for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- of subdivision 1 of division B of the Bipartisan September 30, 2020, as follows: tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–123), losses (1) $3,000,000 for repair and replacement of ob- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. to agricultural producers resulting from hurri- serving assets, real property, and equipment; RELATED AGENCIES canes shall also include losses of peach and (2) $11,000,000 for marine debris assessment blueberry crops in calendar year 2017 due to ex- and removal; LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION treme cold: Provided, That the amounts pro- (3) $31,570,000 for mapping, charting, and ge- PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION vided by this section are designated by the Con- odesy services; gress as being for an emergency requirement (4) $25,000,000 to improve: (a) hurricane inten- For an additional amount for ‘‘Payment to pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- sity forecasting, including through deployment the Legal Services Corporation’’ to carry out the anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control of unmanned ocean observing platforms and en- purposes of the Legal Services Corporation Act Act of 1985: Provided further, That amounts hanced data assimilation; (b) flood prediction, by providing for necessary expenses related to repurposed under this heading that were pre- forecasting, and mitigation capabilities; and (c) the consequences of Hurricanes Florence, Mi- viously designated by the Congress as an emer- wildfire prediction, detection, and forecasting; chael, and Lane, Typhoons Yutu and gency requirement pursuant to the Balanced and Mangkhut, and calendar year 2018 wildfires, Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of (5) $50,000,000 for Title IX Fund grants as au- volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes, 1985 are designated by the Congress as an emer- thorized under section 906(c) of division O of $15,000,000: Provided, That such amount is des- gency requirement pursuant to section Public Law 114–113: ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- gency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Provided, That such amount is designated by Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and the Congress as being for an emergency require- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided SEC. 104. (a)(1) Except as provided in para- ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the graph (2), a person or legal entity is not eligible further, That none of the funds appropriated in Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- this Act to the Legal Services Corporation shall to receive a payment under the Market Facilita- trol Act of 1985: Provided further, That the Na- tion Program established pursuant to the Com- be expended for any purpose prohibited or lim- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ited by, or contrary to any of the provisions of, modity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 shall submit a spending plan to the Committees U.S.C. 714 et seq.) if the average adjusted gross sections 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 506 of Public on Appropriations of the House of Representa- Law 105–119, and all funds appropriated in this income of such person or legal entity is greater tives and the Senate for funding provided under than $900,000. Act to the Legal Services Corporation shall be subsection (4) of this heading within 45 days subject to the same terms and conditions set (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a person after the date of enactment of this Act. or legal entity if at least 75 percent of the ad- forth in such sections, except that all references justed gross income of such person or legal enti- PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION in sections 502 and 503 to 1997 and 1998 shall be ty is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement, deemed to refer instead to 2018 and 2019, respec- related activities. Acquisition and Construction’’, $25,000,000, to tively, and except that sections 501 and 503 of (b) A person or legal entity may not receive a remain available until September 30, 2021, for Public Law 104–134 (referenced by Public Law payment under the Market Facilitation Program improvements to operational and research 105–119) shall not apply to the amount made described in subsection (a)(1), directly or indi- weather supercomputing infrastructure and sat- available under this heading: Provided further, rectly, of more than $125,000. ellite ground services used for hurricane inten- That, for the purposes of this Act, the Legal (c) In this section, the term ‘‘average adjusted sity and track prediction; flood prediction, fore- Services Corporation shall be considered an gross income’’ has the meaning given the term casting, and mitigation; and wildfire prediction, agency of the United States Government.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.016 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H641 TITLE III project or separable element: Provided further, anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE That up to $25,000,000 of the funds made avail- Act of 1985. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS able under this heading shall be used for con- BUREAU OF RECLAMATION tinuing authorities projects to reduce the risk of For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES flooding and storm damage: Provided further, Maintenance, Marine Corps’’, $200,000,000, for That any projects using funds appropriated For an additional amount for ‘‘Water and Re- necessary expenses related to the consequences under this heading shall be initiated only after lated Resources’’, $15,500,000, to remain avail- of Hurricanes Michael and Florence: Provided, non-Federal interests have entered into binding able until expended, for fire remediation and That such amount is designated by the Congress agreements with the Secretary requiring, where suppression emergency assistance related to as being for an emergency requirement pursuant applicable, the non-Federal interests to pay 100 wildfires in 2017 and 2018: Provided, That such to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget percent of the operation, maintenance, repair, amount is designated by the Congress as being and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. replacement, and rehabilitation costs of the for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE project and to hold and save the United States tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and free from damages due to the construction or op- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Maintenance, Air Force’’, $400,000,000, for nec- eration and maintenance of the project, except DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY essary expenses related to the consequences of for damages due to the fault or negligence of the ENERGY PROGRAMS Hurricanes Michael and Florence: Provided, United States or its contractors: Provided fur- ELECTRICITY DELIVERY That such amount is designated by the Congress ther, That such amount is designated by the as being for an emergency requirement pursuant Congress as being for an emergency requirement For an additional amount for ‘‘Electricity De- to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- livery’’, $15,500,000, to remain available until ex- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control pended, for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and TITLE IV Act of 1985: Provided further, That the Assistant Maria, and Super Typhoon Yutu, including CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CIVIL Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall pro- vide a monthly report directly to the Committees technical assistance related to electric grids: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY on Appropriations of the House of Representa- Provided, That such amount is designated by INVESTIGATIONS tives and the Senate detailing the allocation the Congress as being for an emergency require- For an additional amount for ‘‘Investiga- and obligation of these funds, beginning not ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the tions’’ for necessary expenses related to the com- later than 60 days after the date of the enact- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- pletion, or initiation and completion, of flood ment of this Act. trol Act of 1985: Provided further, That the As- and storm damage reduction, including shore sistant Secretary of Electricity Delivery shall MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES provide a monthly report to the Committees on protection, studies which are currently author- For an additional amount for ‘‘Mississippi ized or which are authorized after the date of Appropriations of the House of Representatives River and Tributaries’’ for necessary expenses to and the Senate detailing the allocation and obli- enactment of this Act, to reduce risk from future address emergency situations at Corps of Engi- floods and hurricanes, at full Federal expense, gation of these funds, beginning not later than neers projects and rehabilitate and repair dam- 60 days after the enactment of this Act. $35,000,000, to remain available until expended, ages to Corps of Engineers projects, caused by TITLE V in States and insular areas that were impacted natural disasters, $225,000,000, to remain avail- by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon able until expended: Provided, That such DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, and Tropical amount is designated by the Congress as being SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND Storm Gita: Provided, That such amount is des- for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- INVESTIGATIONS ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and COAST GUARD gency requirement pursuant to section Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and further, That the Assistant Secretary of the Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985: Provided Army for Civil Works shall provide a monthly For an additional amount for ‘‘Operations further, That the Assistant Secretary of the report directly to the Committees on Appropria- and Support’’ for necessary expenses related to Army for Civil Works shall provide a monthly tions of the House of Representatives and the the consequences of Hurricanes Michael, Flor- report directly to the Committees on Appropria- Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of ence, and Lane, Tropical Storm Gordon, and tions of the House and the Senate detailing the these funds, beginning not later than 60 days Typhoon Mangkhut, $46,977,000, to remain allocation and obligation of these funds, includ- after the enactment of this Act. available until September 30, 2020: Provided, ing new studies selected to be initiated using That such amount is designated by the Congress OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE funds provided under this heading, beginning as being for an emergency requirement pursuant not later than 60 days after the enactment of For an additional amount for ‘‘Operation and to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget this Act. Maintenance’’ for necessary expenses to dredge and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Federal navigation projects in response to, and CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND repair damages to Corps of Engineers Federal IMPROVEMENTS For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ projects caused by, natural disasters, for necessary expenses, $715,000,000, to remain $245,000,000, to remain available until expended, For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement, available until expended, to construct flood and of which such sums as are necessary to cover Construction, and Improvements’’ for necessary storm damage reduction, including shore protec- the Federal share of eligible operation and expenses related to the consequences of Hurri- tion, projects which are currently authorized or maintenance costs for coastal harbors and chan- canes Michael, Florence, and Lane, Tropical which are authorized after the date of enact- nels, and for inland harbors shall be derived Storm Gordon, and Typhoon Mangkhut, ment of this Act, and flood and storm damage from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: Pro- $476,755,000, to remain available until September reduction, including shore protection, projects vided, That such amount is designated by the 30, 2023: Provided, That such amount is des- which have signed Chief’s Reports as of the date Congress as being for an emergency requirement ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- of enactment of this Act or which are studied pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- gency requirement pursuant to section using funds provided under the heading ‘‘Inves- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and tigations’’ if the Secretary determines such Act of 1985: Provided further, That the Assistant Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. projects to be technically feasible, economically Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall pro- ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND RESTORATION justified, and environmentally acceptable, in vide a monthly report directly to the Committees For an additional amount for ‘‘Environmental States and insular areas that were impacted by on Appropriations of the House of Representa- Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon Compliance and Restoration’’ for necessary ex- tives and the Senate detailing the allocation penses related to the consequences of Hurri- Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, and Tropical and obligation of these funds, beginning not Storm Gita: Provided, That projects receiving canes Michael and Florence, $2,000,000, to re- later than 60 days after the enactment of this main available until September 30, 2023: Pro- funds provided in Public Law 115–123 shall not Act. be eligible for funding provided under this head- vided, That such amount is designated by the DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ing: Provided further, That for projects receiv- Congress as being for an emergency requirement ing funding under this heading, the provisions CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- of Section 902 of the Water Resources Act of 1986 CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACCOUNT anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control shall not apply to these funds: Provided further, For an additional amount for ‘‘Central Utah Act of 1985. That the completion of ongoing construction Project Completion Account’’, $350,000, to be de- GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE projects receiving funds provided under this posited into the Utah Reclamation Mitigation SEC. 501. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share heading shall be at full Federal expense with re- and Conservation Account for use by the Utah of assistance provided for DR–4336–PR, DR– spect to such funds: Provided further, That Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Com- 4339–PR, DR–4340–USVI and DR–4335–USVI using funds provided under this heading, the mission, to remain available until expended, for under sections 403, 406 and 407 of the Robert T. non-Federal cash contribution for projects not expenses necessary in carrying out fire remedi- Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- eligible as ongoing construction projects shall be ation activities related to wildfires in 2018: Pro- ance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b and 5173) shall be 100 financed in accordance with the provisions of vided, That such amount is designated by the percent of the eligible costs under such sections. section 103(k) of Public Law 99–662 over a period Congress as being for an emergency requirement (b) APPLICABILITY.—The Federal share pro- of 30 years from the date of completion of the pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- vided by subsection (a) shall apply to disaster

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.016 H16JAPT1 H642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 assistance applied for before, on, or after the 2018 wildfires, earthquake damage associated agement activities, $56,000,000, to remain avail- date of enactment of this Act. with emergency declaration EM–3410, and in able until expended, provided that none of these SEC. 502. The Administrator of the Federal those areas impacted by a major disaster de- funds shall be subject to section 3011(b) of the Emergency Management Agency may provide clared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Dis- Solid Waste Disposal Act; and for grants under assistance, pursuant to section 428 of the Robert aster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 section 106 of the Federal Water Pollution Con- T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) with respect to calendar year trol Act, $5,000,000, to remain available until ex- sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), for critical 2018 wildfires or volcanic eruptions, $98,500,000, pended, to address impacts of Hurricane Flor- services as defined in section 406 of the Robert to remain available until expended: Provided, ence, Hurricane Michael, Typhoon Yutu, and T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- That of this amount, $72,310,000 is for costs re- calendar year 2018 wildfires, notwithstanding sistance Act for the duration of the recovery for lated to the repair and replacement of equip- subsections (b), (e), and (f), of such section: Pro- incidents DR–4404, DR–4396, and DR–4398 to— ment and facilities damaged by disasters in 2018: vided, That such amounts are designated by the (1) replace or restore the function of a facility Provided further, That, not later than 90 days Congress as being for an emergency requirement or system to industry standards without regard after enactment of this Act, the Survey shall pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- to the pre-disaster condition of the facility or submit a report to the Committees on Appropria- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control system; and tions that describes the potential options to re- Act of 1985. (2) replace or restore components of the facil- place the facility damaged by the 2018 volcano For an additional amount for ‘‘State and ity or system not damaged by the disaster where disaster along with cost estimates and a descrip- Tribal Assistance Grants’’, $349,400,000 to re- necessary to fully effectuate the replacement or tion of how the Survey will provide direct access main available until expended, of which restoration of disaster-damaged components to for monitoring volcanic activity and the poten- $53,300,000 shall be for capitalization grants for restore the function of the facility or system to tial threat to at-risk communities: Provided fur- the Clean Water State Revolving Funds under industry standards. ther, That such amount is designated by the title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and of which $296,100,000 shall be for cap- TITLE VI Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- italization grants under section 1452 of the Safe DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Drinking Water Act: Provided, That notwith- UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Act of 1985. standing section 604(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and section 1452(a)(1)(D) CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES of the Safe Drinking Water Act, funds appro- For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ INSULAR AFFAIRS priated herein shall be provided to States in for necessary expenses related to the con- ASSISTANCE TO TERRITORIES EPA Regions 4, 9, and 10 in amounts determined sequences of Hurricanes Florence, Lane, and by the Administrator for wastewater treatment Michael, and flooding associated with major de- For an additional amount for ‘‘Technical As- sistance’’ for financial management expenses re- works and drinking water facilities impacted by clared disaster DR–4365, and calendar year 2018 Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon earthquakes, $82,400,000, to remain available lated to the consequences of Typhoon Yutu, $2,000,000, to remain available until expended: Yutu, and calendar year 2018 wildfires and until expended: Provided, That of this amount earthquakes: Provided further, That notwith- $50,000,000 shall be used to restore and rebuild Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency require- standing the requirements of section 603(i) of the national wildlife refuges and increase the resil- Federal Water Pollution Control Act and section iency and capacity of coastal habitat and infra- ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, for the structure to withstand storms and reduce the funds appropriated herein, each State shall use trol Act of 1985. amount of damage caused by such storms: Pro- not less than 20 percent but not more than 30 vided further, That such amount is designated OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL percent amount of its capitalization grants to by the Congress as being for an emergency re- SALARIES AND EXPENSES provide additional subsidization to eligible re- quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and cipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Expenses’’ for necessary expenses related to the negative interest loans or grants or any com- Control Act of 1985. consequences of major disasters declared pursu- bination of these: Provided further, That the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Administrator shall retain $10,400,000 of the funds appropriated herein for grants for drink- HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et ing water facilities and waste water treatment For an additional amount for the ‘‘Historic seq.) in 2018, $1,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amount is plants impacted by Typhoon Yutu: Provided Preservation Fund’’ for necessary expenses re- further, That the funds appropriated herein lated to the consequences of Hurricanes Flor- designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section shall be used for eligible projects whose purpose ence and Michael, and Typhoon Yutu, is to reduce flood or fire damage risk and vul- $50,000,000, to remain available until September 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. nerability or to enhance resiliency to rapid hy- 30, 2022, including costs to States and territories drologic change or natural disaster at treatment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY necessary to complete compliance activities re- works as defined by section 212 of the Federal quired by section 306108 of title 54, United States SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Water Pollution Control Act or any eligible fa- Code (formerly section 106 of the National His- For an additional amount for ‘‘Science and cilities under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking toric Preservation Act) and costs needed to ad- Technology’’ for necessary expenses related to Water Act, and for other eligible tasks at such minister the program: Provided, That grants improving preparedness of the water sector, treatment works or facilities necessary to fur- shall only be available for areas that have re- $600,000, to remain available until expended: ther such purposes: Provided further, That the ceived a major disaster declaration pursuant to Provided, That such amount is designated by Administrator of the Environmental Protection the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- the Congress as being for an emergency require- Agency may retain up to $1,000,000 of the funds gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the appropriated herein for management and over- Provided further, That individual grants shall Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- sight: Provided further, That such amount is not be subject to a non-Federal matching re- trol Act of 1985. designated by the Congress as being for an quirement: Provided further, That such amount LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST emergency requirement pursuant to section is designated by the Congress as being for an FUND PROGRAM 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and emergency requirement pursuant to section For an additional amount for ‘‘Leaking Un- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and In addition, for an additional amount for derground Storage Tank Fund’’ for necessary Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. ‘‘State and Tribal Assistance Grants’’, expenses related to the consequences of Hurri- CONSTRUCTION $500,000,000, to remain available until expended, canes Florence and Michael, calendar year 2018 of which $261,000,000 shall be for capitalization For an additional amount for ‘‘Construction’’ earthquakes, and Typhoon Yutu, $1,500,000, to grants for the Clean Water State Revolving for necessary expenses related to the con- remain available until expended: Provided, That Funds under title VI of the Federal Water Pol- sequences of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, such amount is designated by the Congress as lution Control Act, and of which $239,000,000 Typhoons Yutu and Mangkhut, and calendar being for an emergency requirement pursuant to shall be for capitalization grants under section year 2018 wildfires, earthquakes, and volcanic section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Provided, eruptions, $78,000,000, to remain available until and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. expended: Provided, That such amount is des- That notwithstanding section 604(a) of the Fed- STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- eral Water Pollution Control Act and section gency requirement pursuant to section For additional amounts for ‘‘State and Tribal 1452(a)(1)(D) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Assistance Grants’’ for necessary expenses re- funds appropriated herein shall be provided to Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. lated to the consequences of Hurricanes Flor- States or Territories in EPA Regions 2, 4 and 6 ence and Michael and calendar year 2018 earth- in amounts determined by the Administrator for UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY quakes for the hazardous waste financial assist- wastewater and drinking water treatment works SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH ance grants program, $1,500,000, to remain and facilities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, For an additional amount for ‘‘Surveys, In- available until expended; for necessary expenses Irma, and Maria: Provided further, That, for vestigations, and Research’’ for necessary ex- related to the consequences of Typhoon Yutu Region 2, such funds allocated from funds ap- penses related to the consequences of Hurri- for the hazardous waste financial assistance propriated herein shall not be subject to the canes Florence and Michael, and calendar year grants program and for other solid waste man- matching or cost share requirements of sections

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602(b)(2), 602(b)(3) of the Federal Water Pollu- NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM sequences of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, tion Control Act nor the matching requirements For an additional amount for ‘‘National For- Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, or of section 1452(e) of the Safe Drinking Water est System’’ for necessary expenses related to the California wildfires occurring in calendar Act: Provided further, That, for Region 2, not- the consequences of Hurricanes Florence and year 2018, to remain available through Sep- withstanding the requirements of section 603(i) Michael, and the calendar year 2018 wildfires, tember 30, 2020: Provided, That the Secretary of of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and $63,960,000, to remain available until expended: Labor may transfer up to $1,000,000 of such section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Provided, That such amount is designated by funds to any other Department of Labor ac- each State and Territory shall use the full the Congress as being for an emergency require- count for reconstruction and recovery needs, in- amount of its capitalization grants allocated ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the cluding worker protection activities: Provided from funds appropriated herein to provide addi- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- further, That these sums may be used to replace tional subsidization to eligible recipients in the trol Act of 1985. grant funds previously obligated to the impacted form of forgiveness of principal, negative inter- areas: Provided further, That of the amount CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE est loans or grants or any combination of these: provided, up to $500,000, to remain available Provided further, That, for Regions 4 and 6, For an additional amount for ‘‘Capital Im- until expended, shall be transferred to ‘‘Office notwithstanding the requirements of section provement and Maintenance’’ for necessary ex- of Inspector General’’ for oversight of activities 603(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control penses related to the consequences of Hurri- responding to such consequences: Provided fur- Act and section 1452(d) of the Safe Drinking canes Florence and Michael, and the calendar ther, That such amount is designated by the Water Act, for the funds allocated, each State year 2018 wildfires, $36,040,000, to remain avail- Congress as being for an emergency requirement shall use not less than 20 percent but not more able until expended: Provided, That such pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- than 30 percent amount of its capitalization amount is designated by the Congress as being anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control grants allocated from funds appropriated herein for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- Act of 1985. to provide additional subsidization to eligible re- tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN cipients in the form of forgiveness of principal, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. SERVICES negative interest loans or grants or any com- WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT bination of these: Provided further, That the SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Administrator shall retain $74,600,000 of the SERVICES ADMINISTRATION funds appropriated herein for grants to any For an additional amount for ‘‘Wildland Fire HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT state or territory that has not established a Management’’, $720,271,000, to remain available For an additional amount for ‘‘Health Sur- water pollution control revolving fund pursuant through September 30, 2022, for urgent wildland veillance and Program Support’’, $30,000,000, to to title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Con- fire suppression operations: Provided, That such remain available until September 30, 2019, for trol Act or section 1452 of the Safe Drinking funds shall be solely available to be transferred grants, contracts and cooperative agreements Water Act for drinking water facilities and to and merged with other appropriations ac- for behavioral health treatment, crisis coun- waste water treatment plants impacted by Hur- counts from which funds were previously trans- seling, and other related helplines, and for other ricanes Irma and Maria: Provided further, That ferred for wildland fire suppression in fiscal similar programs to provide support to individ- the funds appropriated herein shall only be year 2018 to fully repay those amounts: Pro- uals impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Mi- used for eligible projects whose purpose is to re- vided further, That such amount is designated chael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon duce flood damage risk and vulnerability or to by the Congress as an emergency requirement Yutu, and the California wildfires occurring in enhance resiliency to rapid hydrologic change pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- 2018 in those areas for which a major disaster or or a natural disaster at treatment works as de- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control emergency has been declared under section 401 fined by section 212 of the Federal Water Pollu- Act of 1985. or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief tion Control Act or any eligible facilities under DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, SERVICES and 5191): Provided, That obligations incurred and for other eligible tasks at such treatment NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH for the purposes provided herein prior to the works or facilities necessary to further such date of enactment of this Act may be charged to NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH purposes: Provided further, That, for Region 2, funds appropriated under this heading: Pro- SCIENCES notwithstanding section 603(d)(2) of the Federal vided further, That such amount is designated Water Pollution Control Act and section For an additional amount for ‘‘National Insti- by the Congress as being for an emergency re- 1452(f)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, funds tute of Environmental Health Sciences’’ for nec- quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of allocated from funds appropriated herein may essary expenses in carrying out activities set the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit be used to make loans or to buy, refinance or re- forth in section 311(a) of the Comprehensive En- Control Act of 1985. structure the debt obligations of eligible recipi- vironmental Response, Compensation, and Li- ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ents only where such debt was incurred on or ability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9660(a)) and sec- after September 20, 2017: Provided further, That tion 126(g) of the Superfund Amendments and SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT the Administrator of the Environmental Protec- Reauthorization Act of 1986 related to the con- For an additional amount for ‘‘Social Services tion Agency may retain up to $1,000,000 of the sequences of major disasters declared pursuant Block Grant’’, $250,000,000, which shall remain funds appropriated herein for management and to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and available through September 30, 2020, for nec- oversight: Provided further, That such amount Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et essary expenses directly related to the con- is designated by the Congress as being for an seq.) in 2018, $1,000,000, to remain available sequences of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, emergency requirement pursuant to section until expended: Provided, That such amount is Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, and 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and designated by the Congress as being for an the California wildfires in 2018 in those areas Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. emergency requirement pursuant to section for which a major disaster or emergency has RELATED AGENCIES 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and been declared under section 401 or 501 of the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191): FOREST SERVICE GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE Provided, That notwithstanding section 2002 of FOREST AND RANGELAND RESEARCH SEC. 601. Not later than 45 days after the date the Social Security Act, the distribution of such For an additional amount for ‘‘Forest and of enactment of this Act, the agencies receiving amount shall be limited to States directly af- Rangeland Research’’ for necessary expenses re- funds appropriated by this title shall provide a fected by these events: Provided further, That lated to the consequences of Hurricanes Flor- detailed operating plan of anticipated uses of the time limits in section 2002(c) of the Social Se- ence and Michael, and the calendar year 2018 funds made available in this title by State and curity Act shall not apply to funds appropriated wildfires, $1,000,000, to remain available until Territory, and by program, project, and activity, in this paragraph that are used for renovation, expended for the forest inventory and analysis to the Committees on Appropriations: Provided, repair or construction: Provided further, That program: Provided, That such amount is des- That no such funds shall be obligated before the funds appropriated in this paragraph are in ad- ignated by the Congress as being for an emer- operating plans are provided to the Committees: dition to the entitlement grants authorized by gency requirement pursuant to section Provided further, That such plans shall be up- section 2002(a)(1) of the Social Security Act and 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and dated, including obligations to date, and sub- shall not be available for such entitlement Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. mitted to the Committees on Appropriations grants: Provided further, That in addition to STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY every 60 days until all such funds are expended. other uses permitted by title XX of the Social For an additional amount for ‘‘State and Pri- TITLE VII Security Act, funds appropriated in this para- vate Forestry’’ for necessary expenses related to DEPARTMENT OF LABOR graph may be used for health services (including the consequences of Hurricanes Florence and EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION mental health services), and for costs of ren- Michael, and the calendar year 2018 wildfires, ovating, repairing, and construction of health TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES $2,000,000, to remain available until expended: care facilities (including mental health facili- Provided, That such amount is designated by (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ties), child care centers, and other social serv- the Congress as being for an emergency require- For an additional amount for ‘‘Training and ices facilities: Provided further, That of the ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Employment Services’’, $50,000,000, for the dis- amount provided, up to $1,000,000, to remain Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- located workers assistance national reserve for available until expended, shall be transferred to trol Act of 1985. necessary expenses directly related to the con- ‘‘Office of the Secretary—Office of Inspector

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.016 H16JAPT1 H644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 General’’ for oversight of activities responding school years in Public Law 115–123 shall be actment of the Supplemental Appropriations to such hurricanes, typhoons, and wildfires: deemed to be the corresponding dates and school Act, 2019, may be used by the eligible entity for Provided further, That funds appropriated in years for the covered disaster or emergency: Pro- a purpose described in section 406 of the Robert this paragraph shall not be available for costs vided further, That the Secretary of Education T. Stafford Disaster and Relief Emergency Act that are reimbursed by the Federal Emergency may determine the amounts to be used for each (42 U.S.C. 5172), notwithstanding section Management Agency, under a contract for in- such program and shall notify the Committees 102(e)(3) of title IV of division B of Public Law surance, or by self-insurance: Provided further, on Appropriations of the House of Representa- 109–148 (119 Stat. 2794), if the eligible entity will That obligations incurred for the purposes pro- tives and the Senate of these amounts not later receive funds for that purpose under such sec- vided herein prior to the date of enactment of than 7 days prior to obligation: Provided fur- tion 406; and this Act may be charged to funds appropriated ther, $2,000,000 of the funds made available ‘‘(L) any duplicative Federal assistance pro- under this heading: Provided further, That up under this heading, to remain available until ex- vided under this heading to an eligible entity to $3,000,000 may be used to supplement amounts pended, shall be transferred to the Office of the may be retained by the entity and used for other available for the necessary expenses of admin- Inspector General of the Department of Edu- activities to restart school operations in accord- istering subtitle A of title XX of the Social Secu- cation for oversight of activities supported with ance with this paragraph;’’; rity Act: Provided further, That such amount is funds appropriated under this heading, and up (2) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘and’’ after designated by the Congress as being for an to $1,000,000 of the funds made available under the semicolon; emergency requirement pursuant to section this heading shall be for program administra- (3) by redesignating paragraph (10) as para- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and tion. graph (11); and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. GENERAL PROVISIONS—THIS TITLE (4) by inserting after paragraph (9) the fol- CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES PROGRAMS lowing: SEC. 701. (a) Section 1108(g)(5) of the Social ‘‘(10) amounts available under paragraph (4) For an additional amount for ‘‘Children and Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1308(g)(5)) is amended— that exceed the amount required to meet the Families Services Programs’’, $60,000,000, to re- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and need for such funds as determined by the Sec- main available until September 30, 2021, for (E)’’ and inserting ‘‘(E), and (F)’’; retary as of December 31, 2018, shall be available Head Start programs, including making pay- (2) in subparagraph (C), in the matter pre- to carry out paragraph (3); and’’: ments under the Head Start Act, for necessary ceding clause (i), by striking ‘‘and (E)’’ and in- expenses directly related to the consequences of serting ‘‘and (F)’’; Provided, That amounts repurposed pursuant to Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Typhoon (3) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as sub- this section that were previously designated by Mangkhut, Super Typhoon Yutu, and the Cali- paragraph (F); the Congress as an emergency requirement pur- fornia wildfires in 2018 in those areas for which (4) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the suant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency a major disaster or emergency has been declared following: Deficit Control Act are designated by the Con- under section 401 or 501 of the Robert T. Staf- ‘‘(E) Subject to subparagraph (F), for the pe- gress as being for an emergency requirement ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance riod beginning January 1, 2019, and ending Sep- pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 and 5191): Provided, That tember 30, 2019, the amount of the increase oth- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control none of the funds appropriated in this para- erwise provided under subparagraph (A) for the Act of 1985. graph shall be included in the calculation of the Northern Mariana Islands shall be further in- TITLE VIII ‘‘base grant’’ in subsequent fiscal years, as such creased by $20,000,000.’’; and LEGISLATIVE BRANCH term is defined in sections 640(a)(7)(A), (5) in subparagraph (F) (as redesignated by GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 641A(h)(1)(B), or 645(d)(3) of the Head Start paragraph (3) of this section)— Act: Provided further, That funds appropriated (A) by striking ‘‘title XIX, during’’and insert- SALARIES AND EXPENSES in this paragraph are not subject to the alloca- ing ‘‘title XIX— For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and tion requirements of section 640(a) of the Head ‘‘(i) during’’; Expenses’’, $10,000,000, to remain available until Start Act: Provided further, That funds appro- (B) by striking ‘‘and (D)’’ and inserting ‘‘, expended, for audits and investigations related priated in this paragraph shall not be available (D), and (E)’’; to Hurricanes Florence, Lane, and Michael, Ty- for costs that are reimbursed by the Federal (C) by striking ‘‘and the Virgin Islands’’ each phoons Yutu and Mangkhut, the calendar year Emergency Management Agency, under a con- place it appears and inserting ‘‘, the Virgin Is- 2018 wildfires, earthquakes, and volcano erup- tract for insurance, or by self-insurance: Pro- lands, and the Northern Mariana Islands’’; tions, and other disasters declared pursuant to vided further, That up to $2,000,000 shall be (D) by striking the period at the end and in- the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- available for Federal administrative expenses: serting ‘‘; and’’; and gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided further, That obligations incurred for (E) by adding at the end the following: Provided, That, not later than 90 days after the the purposes provided herein prior to the date of ‘‘(ii) for the period beginning January 1, 2019, date of enactment of this Act, the Government enactment of this Act may be charged to funds and ending September 30, 2019, with respect to Accountability Office shall submit to the Com- appropriated under this heading: Provided fur- payments to Guam and American Samoa from mittees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- ther, That such amount is designated by the the additional funds provided under subpara- resentatives and the Senate a spend plan speci- Congress as being for an emergency requirement graph (A), the Secretary shall increase the Fed- fying funding estimates for audits and inves- pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- eral medical assistance percentage or other rate tigations of any such declared disasters occur- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control that would otherwise apply to such payments to ring in 2018 and identifying funding estimates Act of 1985. 100 percent.’’. or carryover balances, if any, that may be avail- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (b) The amounts provided by the amendments able for audits and investigations of any other made by subsection (a) are designated by the such declared disasters: Provided further, That EDUCATION RECOVERY Congress as being for an emergency requirement such amount is designated by the Congress as (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- being for an emergency requirement pursuant to For an additional amount for ‘‘Education Re- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget covery’’ for necessary expenses related to the Act of 1985. and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- SEC. 702. Not later than 30 days after the date TITLE IX chael, Typhoon Mangkhut, Super Typhoon of enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Yutu, the California wildfires in 2018, the No- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- vember 2018 Anchorage Earthquake or the vol- cation shall provide a detailed spend plan of an- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE canic eruption and earthquakes in Hawaii in ticipated uses of funds made available in this CORPS 2018 in those areas for which a major disaster or title, including estimated personnel and admin- For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- emergency has been declared under section 401 istrative costs, to the Committees on Appropria- struction, Navy and Marine Corps’’, or 501 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief tions: Provided, That such plans shall be up- $115,000,000, to remain available until September and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170 dated and submitted to the Committees on Ap- 30, 2023, for planning and design related to the and 5191) (referred to under this heading as a propriations every 60 days until all funds are consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- ‘‘covered disaster or emergency’’), $165,000,000, expended or expire. chael on Navy and Marine Corps installations: to remain available through September 30, 2019: SEC. 703. The second proviso under the head- Provided, That none of the funds shall be avail- Provided, That such amount is designated by ing ‘‘Hurricane Education Recovery’’ under the able for obligation until the Committees on Ap- the Congress as being for an emergency require- heading ‘‘Department of Education’’ under title propriations of the House of Representatives ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the VIII of subdivision 1 of division B of the Bipar- and the Senate receive a master plan for the in- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- tisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–123; stallations and a form 1391 for each specific trol Act of 1985: Provided further, That such as- 132 Stat. 95) is amended— project: Provided further, That, not later than sistance may be provided through any of the (1) in paragraph (2)— 60 days after enactment of this Act, the Sec- programs authorized under this heading in divi- (A) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘‘and’’ retary of the Navy, or his designee, shall submit sion B of title VIII of Public Law 115–123 (as after the semicolon; and to the Committees on Appropriations of the amended by Public Law 115–141), as determined (B) by adding at the end the following: House of Representatives and the Senate a de- by the Secretary of Education, and subject to ‘‘(K) assistance provided to an eligible entity tailed expenditure plan for funds provided the terms and conditions that applied to those under this heading, including assistance pro- under this heading: Provided further, That such programs, except that references to dates and vided to an eligible entity before the date of en- amount is designated by the Congress as being

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Law 115-56 and title XI of Public Law 115-123: FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Provided further, That of the amounts provided MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY RELIEF in the previous proviso, the Secretary’s unmet PROGRAM For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- infrastructure needs determinations shall not struction, Air Force’’, $700,000,000, to remain For an additional amount for the ‘‘Public take into account mitigation-specific alloca- available until September 30, 2023, for planning Transportation Emergency Relief Program’’ as tions: Provided further, That any funds made and design, and construction expenses related to authorized under section 5324 of title 49, United available under this heading and under the the consequences of Hurricane Michael: Pro- States Code, $10,542,000 to remain available same heading in Public Law 115–254 that remain vided, That none of the funds shall be available until expended, for transit systems affected by available, after the funds under such headings for obligation until the Committees on Appro- major declared disasters occurring in calendar have been allocated for necessary expenses for priations of the House of Representatives and year 2018: Provided, That not more than three- activities authorized under such headings, shall the Senate receive a basing plan and future mis- quarters of 1 percent of the funds for public be allocated to grantees, for mitigation activities sion requirements for installations significantly transportation emergency relief shall be avail- in the most impacted and distressed areas result- damaged by Hurricane Michael: Provided fur- able for administrative expenses and ongoing ing from a major disaster that occurred in 2018: ther, That, not later than 60 days after enact- program management oversight as authorized Provided further, That such allocations shall be ment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, under sections 5334 and 5338(f)(2) of such title made in the same proportion that the amount of or his designee, shall submit to the Committees and shall be in addition to any other appropria- funds each grantee received under this Act and on Appropriations of the House of Representa- tions for such purpose: Provided further, That the same heading in division I of Public Law tives and the Senate a detailed expenditure plan such amount is designated by the Congress as 115–254 bears to the amount of all funds pro- for funds provided under this heading: Provided being for an emergency requirement pursuant to vided to all grantees that received allocations for disasters that occurred in 2018: Provided fur- further, That such amount is designated by the section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget ther, That of the amounts made available under Congress as being for an emergency requirement and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. the text preceding the first proviso under this pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Bal- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION heading and under the same heading in Public anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control OPERATIONS Law 115–254, the Secretary shall allocate to all Act of 1985. (AIRPORT AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND) such grantees an aggregate amount not less MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL Of the amounts made available for ‘‘Federal than 33 percent of the sum of such amounts of GUARD Aviation Administration—Operations’’ in divi- funds within 120 days after the enactment of sion B of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 this Act based on the best available data, and For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Con- (Public Law 115–123), up to $18,000,000 shall also shall allocate no less than 100 percent of such struction, Army National Guard’’, $42,400,000, to be available for necessary expenses related to funds by no later than 180 days after the enact- remain available until September 30, 2023, for the consequences of major declared disasters oc- ment of this Act: Provided further, That the necessary expenses related to the consequences curring in calendar year 2018: Provided, That Secretary shall not prohibit the use of funds of Hurricanes Florence and Michael: Provided, amounts repurposed under this heading that made available under this heading and the same That none of the funds shall be available for ob- were previously designated by the Congress as heading in Public Law 115–254 for non-Federal ligation until the Committees on Appropriations an emergency requirement pursuant to the Bal- share as authorized by section 105(a)(9) of the of the House of Representatives and the Senate anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Housing and Community Development Act of receive form 1391 for each specific request: Pro- Act of 1985 are designated by the Congress as an 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(9)): Provided further, vided further, That, not later than 60 days after emergency requirement pursuant to section That of the amounts made available under this enactment of this Act, the Director of the Army 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and heading, grantees may establish grant programs National Guard, or his designee, shall submit to Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. to assist small businesses for working capital the Committees on Appropriations of the House FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION purposes to aid in recovery: Provided further, of Representatives and the Senate a detailed ex- That as a condition of making any grant, the EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM penditure plan for funds provided under this Secretary shall certify in advance that such heading: Provided further, That such funds For an additional amount for the Emergency grantee has in place proficient financial con- may be obligated or expended for planning and Relief Program as authorized under section 125 trols and procurement processes and has estab- design and military construction projects not of title 23, United States Code, $1,650,000,000, to lished adequate procedures to prevent any du- otherwise authorized by law: Provided further, remain available until expended: Provided, That plication of benefits as defined by section 312 of That such amount is designated by the Congress such amount is designated by the Congress as the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- as being for an emergency requirement pursuant being for an emergency requirement pursuant to gency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155), to ensure to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget timely expenditure of funds, to maintain com- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. prehensive websites regarding all disaster recov- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN ery activities assisted with these funds, and to DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DEVELOPMENT detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT funds: Provided further, That with respect to any such duplication of benefits, the Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND MEDICAL FACILITIES and any grantee under this section shall not (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) take into consideration or reduce the amount (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) For an additional amount for ‘‘Community provided to any applicant for assistance from For an additional amount for ‘‘Medical Fa- Development Fund’’, $1,160,000,000, to remain the grantee where such applicant applied for cilities’’, $3,000,000, to remain available until available until expended, for necessary expenses and was approved, but declined assistance re- September 30, 2023, for necessary expenses re- for activities authorized under title I of the lated to such major disasters that occurred in lated to the consequences of Hurricanes Flor- Housing and Community Development Act of 2018 from the Small Business Administration ence and Michael and Typhoons Mangkhut and 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to disaster under section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 Yutu: Provided, That the Secretary of Veterans relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infra- U.S.C. 636(b)): Provided further, That the Sec- Affairs, upon determination that such action is structure and housing, economic revitalization, retary shall require grantees to maintain on a necessary to address needs as a result of the and mitigation in the most impacted and dis- public website information containing common consequences of Hurricanes Florence and Mi- tressed areas resulting from a major disaster reporting criteria established by the Department chael and Typhoons Mangkhut and Yutu, may that occurred in 2018 (except as otherwise pro- that permits individuals and entities awaiting transfer such funds to any discretionary ac- vided under this heading) pursuant to the Rob- assistance and the general public to see how all count of the Department of Veterans Affairs: ert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency grant funds are used, including copies of all rel- Provided further, That before a transfer may Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.): Provided, evant procurement documents, grantee adminis- take place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs That funds shall be awarded directly to the trative contracts and details of ongoing procure- shall submit notice thereof to the Committee on State, unit of general local government, or In- ment processes, as determined by the Secretary: Appropriations of the House of Representatives dian tribe (as such term is defined in section 102 Provided further, That prior to the obligation of and the Senate: Provided further, That none of of the Housing and Community Development funds a grantee shall submit a plan to the Sec- these funds shall be available for obligation Act of 1974) at the discretion of the Secretary: retary for approval detailing the proposed use of until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submits Provided further, That of the amounts made all funds, including criteria for eligibility and to the Committees on Appropriations of the available under this heading that remain avail- how the use of these funds will address long- House of Representatives and the Senate a de- able, after the funds under this heading and term recovery and restoration of infrastructure tailed expenditure plan for funds provided under the same heading in Public Law 115-254 and housing, economic revitalization, and miti- under this heading: Provided further, That such have been allocated to meet unmet needs for dis- gation in the most impacted and distressed amount is designated by the Congress as being asters that occurred in 2018, up to $100,000,000 areas: Provided further, That such funds may for an emergency requirement pursuant to sec- shall be allocated to meet unmet infrastructure not be used for activities reimbursable by, or for tion 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and needs for grantees that received allocations for which funds are made available by, the Federal Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. disasters that occurred in 2017 (excluding disas- Emergency Management Agency or the Army

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.016 H16JAPT1 H646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Corps of Engineers: Provided further, That $2,500,000 shall be transferred, in aggregate, to gard to the particular disaster appropriation funds allocated under this heading shall not be ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban Develop- from which such funds originated. considered relevant to the non-disaster formula ment—Program Office Salaries and Expenses— (c) The additional uses pursuant to this sec- allocations made pursuant to section 106 of the Community Planning and Development’’ for tion for amounts that were previously des- Housing and Community Development Act of necessary costs, including information tech- ignated by the Congress, respectively, as an 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5306): Provided further, That a nology costs, of administering and overseeing emergency requirement or as being for disaster State, unit of general local government, or In- the obligation and expenditure of amounts relief pursuant to the Balanced Budget and dian tribe may use up to 5 percent of its alloca- under this heading: Provided further, That the Emergency Deficit Control Act are designated by tion for administrative costs: Provided further, amount specified in the preceding proviso shall the Congress as being for an emergency require- That the first proviso under this heading in the be combined with funds appropriated under the ment pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief same heading and for the same purpose in Pub- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Con- Requirements Act, 2018 (division I of Public Law lic Law 115–254 and the aggregate of such trol Act of 1985 or as being for disaster relief 115–254) is amended by striking ‘‘State or unit of amounts shall be available for any of the same pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D) of the Balanced general local government’’ and inserting ‘‘State, such purposes specified under this heading or Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of unit of general local government, or Indian tribe the same heading in Public Law 115–254 without 1985. (as such term is defined in section 102 of the limitation: Provided further, That such amount TITLE XI Housing and Community Development Act of is designated by the Congress as being for an GENERAL PROVISION—THIS ACT 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5302))’’: Provided further, That emergency requirement pursuant to section the sixth proviso under this heading in the Sup- 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and SEC. 1101. Each amount designated in this Act plemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Re- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. by the Congress as being for an emergency re- quirements Act, 2018 (division I of Public Law GENERAL PROVISION—THIS TITLE quirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of 115–254) is amended by striking ‘‘State or sub- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit division thereof’’ and inserting ‘‘State, unit of SEC. 1001. (a) Amounts previously made avail- Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or re- general local government, or Indian tribe (as able for activities authorized under title I of the scinded or transferred, if applicable) only if the such term is defined in section 102 of the Hous- Housing and Community Development Act of President subsequently so designates all such ing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to disaster amounts and transmits such designations to the U.S.C. 5302))’’: Provided further, That in ad- relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infra- Congress. ministering the funds under this heading, the structure and housing, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the most impacted and dis- TITLE XII—FURTHER CONTINUING Secretary of Housing and Urban Development APPROPRIATIONS may waive, or specify alternative requirements tressed areas resulting from a major disaster, in- for, any provision of any statute or regulation cluding funds provided under section 145 of di- SEC. 1201. The Continuing Appropriations that the Secretary administers in connection vision C of Public Law 114–223, section 192 of di- Act, 2019 (division C of Public Law 115–245) is with the obligation by the Secretary or the use vision C of Public Law 114–223 (as added by sec- further amended by striking the date specified by the recipient of these funds (except for re- tion 101(3) of division A of Public Law 114–254), in seciton 105(3) and inserting ‘‘February 8, quirements related to fair housing, non- section 421 of division K of Public Law 115–31, 2019’’. discrimination, labor standards, and the envi- and any mitigation funding provided under the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Supplemental ronment), if the Secretary finds that good cause heading ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban Appropriations Act, 2019’’. exists for the waiver or alternative requirement Development—Community Planning and Devel- The Acting CHAIR. No further and such waiver or alternative requirement opment—Community Development Fund’’ of amendment to the bill, as amended, is would not be inconsistent with the overall pur- Public Law 115–123, that were allocated in re- sponse to Hurricane Matthew, may be used in order except those printed in part B pose of title I of the Housing and Community of House Report 116–2. Each such fur- Development Act of 1974: Provided further, interchangeably and without limitation for the That, notwithstanding the preceding proviso, same activities in the most impacted and dis- ther amendment may be offered only in recipients of funds provided under this heading tressed areas related to Hurricane Florence. In the order printed in the report, by a that use such funds to supplement Federal as- addition, any funds provided under the heading Member designated in the report, shall sistance provided under section 402, 403, 404, ‘‘Department of Housing and Urban Develop- be considered read, shall be debatable 406, 407, 408 (c)(4), or 502 of the Robert T. Staf- ment—Community Planning and Development— for the time specified in the report, ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Community Development Fund’’ in this Act or equally divided and controlled by the in division I of Public Law 115–254 that are allo- Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) may adopt, without proponent and an opponent, shall not review or public comment, any environmental cated in response to Hurricane Florence may be review, approval, or permit performed by a Fed- used interchangeably and without limitation for be subject to amendment, and shall not eral agency, and such adoption shall satisfy the the same activities in the most impacted and dis- be subject to a demand for division of responsibilities of the recipient with respect to tressed areas related to Hurricane Matthew. the question. such environmental review, approval or permit: Until HUD publishes the Federal Register Notice AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF Provided further, That, notwithstanding section implementing this provision, grantees may sub- GEORGIA 104(g)(2) of the Housing and Community Devel- mit for HUD approval revised plans for the use The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order opment Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5304(g)(2)), the of funds related to Hurricane Matthew that ex- Secretary may, upon receipt of a request for re- pand the eligible beneficiaries of existing pro- to consider amendment No. 1 printed in lease of funds and certification, immediately ap- grams contained in such previously approved part B of House Report 116–2. prove the release of funds for an activity or plans to include those impacted by Hurricane Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I project assisted under this heading if the recipi- Florence. Approval of any such revised plans have an amendment at the desk. ent has adopted an environmental review, ap- shall include the execution of revised grant The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will proval or permit under the preceding proviso or terms and conditions as necessary. Once the im- designate the amendment. the activity or project is categorically excluded plementing Notice is published, any additional The text of the amendment is as fol- from review under the National Environmental action plan revisions shall follow the require- lows: Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.): Pro- ments contained therein. vided further, That the Secretary shall publish (b) Amounts made available for administrative Page 1, line 13, after the dollar amount, in- via notice in the Federal Register any waiver, or costs for activities authorized under title I of the sert ‘‘(increased by $1,900,000,000)’’. alternative requirement, to any statute or regu- Housing and Community Development Act of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to lation that the Secretary administers pursuant 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) related to disaster House Resolution 43, the gentleman to title I of the Housing and Community Devel- relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infra- from Georgia (Mr. BISHOP) and a Mem- opment Act of 1974 no later than 5 days before structure and housing, economic revitalization, ber opposed each will control 5 min- the effective date of such waiver or alternative and mitigation in the most impacted and dis- utes. requirement: Provided further, That of the tressed areas under this Act or any future Act, The Chair recognizes the gentleman amounts made available under this heading, up and amounts previously provided under section to $5,000,000 shall be made available for capac- 420 of division L of Public Law 114–113, section from Georgia. ity building and technical assistance, including 145 of division C of Public Law 114–223, section Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair, I assistance on contracting and procurement 192 of division C of Public Law 114–223 (as rise to speak on behalf of this amend- processes, to support States, units of general added by section 101(3) of division A of Public ment, which is cosponsored by my very local government, or Indian tribes (and their Law 114–254), section 421 of division K of Public good friend, the gentleman from Geor- subrecipients) that receive allocations pursuant Law 115–31, and under the heading ‘‘Depart- gia (Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT), and 12 other to this heading, received disaster recovery allo- ment of Housing and Urban Development—Com- distinguished Members on both sides of cations under the same heading in Public Law munity Planning and Development—Community the aisle. 115–254, or may receive similar allocations for Development Fund’’ of division B of Public Law disaster recovery in future appropriations Acts: 115–56, Public Law 115–123, and Public Law 115– As I said during general debate, Hur- Provided further, That of the amounts made 254, shall be available for eligible administrative ricane Michael devastated my district available under this heading and under the costs of the grantee related to any disaster relief and left a path of destruction all the same heading in Public Law 115–254, up to funding identified in this subsection without re- way up to Virginia. Across the State of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.016 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H647 Georgia, many producers suffered near- amount of help, as has Ms. GRANGER, come, you have had all kinds of natural ly 100 percent crop loss. Damages were and Chairwoman LOWEY on the Demo- disasters—not just in North Carolina, experienced by the pecan, peanut, cot- cratic side. Mr. MCGOVERN has been a but elsewhere. As a result, all these ton, vegetable, and timber industries, lot of help. A lot of people have reached farm families have lost all their eq- and this is the third straight year these out and been willing to help those of us uity. They have no equity left. folks were hit. in the Southeast, and I can’t say thank Without the disaster recovery pack- A few weeks before that, Hurricane you enough for that. age that Congress has previously Florence hit the Carolinas, causing $22 Our losses are estimated at over $5.4 passed and what we hope to pass even- billion in damage. Last year, Califor- billion for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, tually here, that is contained in this nians witnessed another devastating and the Carolinas. body of work today, will be a start to wildfire season, while Hawaii suffered The underlying text of the bill is rebuild, to enable these folks to cash- from volcano damage, the Northern good—in fact, I think it is very good— flow, to enable them just to get the fi- Mariana Islands were hit by typhoons, and sets a framework that will be used nancing that they need to put in the and American Samoa, by a horrific cy- as we go forward in the years to handle ground a new crop for the year 2019. clone. disaster relief for agriculture. The pri- So I commend both of my colleagues This disaster supplemental bill pro- mary problem is that the request of for their help and their support on this, vides funds to begin addressing these $1.1 billion currently included in the and I encourage the rest of the body to needs for our agriculture and our rural base text simply does not fund the for- join with us and adopt this amend- communities. The bill increases pay- mula for the losses. ment. ments for losses from 85 to 90 percent With Congressman BISHOP’s help, we Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. for producers who have crop insurance have worked to draft the amendment, Chairman, I yield back the balance of and from 65 to 70 percent for producers increasing that amount by $1.9 billion, my time. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chair- without crop insurance. to a total of $3 billion, which I believe, man, to close, I just want to reiterate Unfortunately, the $1.1 billion in the along with Mr. BISHOP, more accu- how important it is for us to pass suffi- bill was based only on USDA’s assess- rately reflects the need to fund the for- cient resources in order to allow these ment of need, nationwide. However, the mula. communities that have been dev- various State departments of agri- I, again, hope my colleagues will sup- astated all across the United States, as culture, those States that were dev- port the amendment. well as the territories, to recover from astated by these disasters, submitted I want to thank Congressman BISHOP these natural disasters. and the many others who have worked to the committee assessments which Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- came to over $7 billion. with us on this. ance of my time. To ensure that more of these needs Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he The Acting CHAIR. The question is can be fully met, Mr. SCOTT and I put may consume to the gentleman from on the amendment offered by the gen- OUZER our heads together. We looked at the North Carolina (Mr. R ). tleman from Georgia (Mr. BISHOP). numbers and concluded that the origi- Mr. ROUZER. Mr. Chairman, I want The amendment was agreed to. nal estimate by the Department of Ag- to thank my good colleague and friend, AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. MCGOVERN riculture of $1.1 billion in damages AUSTIN SCOTT, for his leadership on The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order could very well and was, most likely, this, as well as, certainly, the chair- to consider amendment No. 2 printed in going to be too low; so we have offered man, Chairman BISHOP from Georgia, part B of House Report 116–2. this amendment to increase it by $1.9 whom, by the way, I have heard lots Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I billion, for a total of $3 billion. about for many, many years from have an amendment at the desk, and I I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the Bishop- many mutual friends that he and I ask for its consideration. Scott amendment. It was needed. We both have. I look forward to working The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will want to make sure that we can do what with him not only on this, but on many designate the amendment. is necessary to allow Americans who other matters as they come before us. The text of the amendment is as fol- were devastated by these natural disas- There is absolutely no question: agri- lows: ters to have sufficient recovery. culture all across the Southeast has At the end of the bill (before the short Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance been significantly damaged, devastated title), insert the following: of my time. in many, many parts. SEC. lll. None of the funds appropriated Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. In North Carolina, we are still reel- or otherwise made available by this Act for ing from the hurricane in 2016, Hurri- the Army Corps of Engineers or Department Chairman, I claim time in opposition, of Homeland Security may be obligated or although it is a technical opposition. I cane Matthew. And then, of course, expended to plan, develop, or construct a am not opposed to the amendment. Hurricane Florence came and hit not new physical barrier along the Southwest The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- only the same areas that Hurricane border. tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 Matthew hit, but hit a much broader The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to minutes. area of North Carolina. In fact, why House Resolution 43, the gentleman There was no objection. don’t we just say it really devastated from Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. and inflicted a lot of harm all across and a Member opposed each will con- Chairman, throughout middle and late eastern North Carolina, this on top of a trol 5 minutes. October and into the first of November, 5-year decline in farm income not only The Chair recognizes the gentleman Congressman BISHOP and I crisscrossed in North Carolina, but across the coun- from Massachusetts. paths many times and sometimes—in try. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I fact, many times—ended up in the So you have had a significant short- yield myself 2 minutes. same room trying to help our farmers. fall in income for all these farm fami- Mr. Chairman, I don’t get to say this The storm straddled our districts. lies all over the country, North Caro- often, but I agree with Senator TED I have never seen the devastation to lina included. CRUZ. Yesterday, along with members our crops that I saw over those couple Then comes Hurricane Matthew in of the Texas congressional delegation, of weeks, and that devastation is still 2016, floods all those out who are in its he wrote to President Trump. Part of there. path. And when I say ‘‘floods,’’ I mean his letter read: ‘‘ . . . we are strongly I can’t thank my colleague, Con- a real flood, flooding that you have not opposed to using funds appropriated by gressman BISHOP, enough for his work seen in many, many years. Congress for disaster relief and mitiga- and his help on this amendment. I And then Hurricane Florence comes tion for Texas for any unintended pur- would also like to thank his staff and in 2018. It is not only the same areas pose.’’ the staff of both the Democrats and Re- that Hurricane Matthew hit in 2016, but I agree. Disaster funding should go publicans on the Appropriations Com- hits a much broader geographical re- where Congress intended: to the sites mittee. gion in North Carolina and elsewhere. of actual disasters, to communities The gentleman from Alabama (Mr. So over the last 5 years, you have not dealing with things like hurricanes, ADERHOLT) has been a tremendous only had a huge decrease in farm in- mudslides, wildfires and floods.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.061 H16JAPT1 H648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 That is what my amendment is all b 1530 gress; Filemon Vela, Member of Con- gress; Vicente Gonzalez, Member of about. It states that none of the funds Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Chair, I in- Congress, Henry Cuellar, Member of in this disaster supplemental for the clude in the RECORD a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers or Depart- Congress; Sylvia Garcia, Member of President from the Texas delegation Congress. ment of Homeland Security may be objecting to using disaster money for used to plan, develop, or construct the Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Chair, I the border wall. yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman President’s border wall. It is that sim- These individuals support the wall, I ple. from Texas (Ms. ESCOBAR). assume most of them do, but they Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Chair, I If someone like me, a progressive don’t support the President’s promise Member of the House, can see eye to thank Chairman MCGOVERN for yield- that he might use executive powers to ing and for offering this amendment. eye with Senator TED CRUZ on this, one go into disaster money to pay for the of the biggest cheerleaders for the Madam Chair, I rise today in support border wall. of amendment No. 2, which would pre- President’s border wall, then this U.S. SENATE, amendment should pass with broad bi- Washington, DC, January 15, 2019. vent funds in the underlying bill, made partisan support. Hon. DONALD TRUMP, available for the Army Corps of Engi- It isn’t about whether or not you sup- President of the United States, neers or the Department of Homeland port building a border wall; it is about The White House, Washington, DC. Security, from being used for the plan- whether we support a President moving MR. PRESIDENT: The widespread flooding, ning, development, or construction of disaster funding away from where Con- storm surges and high winds that resulted any new physical barrier along the gress said it should go, away from com- from Hurricane Harvey’s landfall (DR–4332) southwest border. munities that are rebuilding. These left many parts of the Texas coast paralyzed Sadly, this amendment is necessary for months. Harvey leveled thousands of people aren’t interested in building a homes and businesses, altering many Texas because this administration wants to wall. They need to rebuild their homes. communities forever. This disaster required divert critical disaster relief funds So today, we are talking about Presi- a massive, coordinated response at the state, meant for other projects to go toward dent Trump and the wall. But, Mr. local and federal levels to help individuals border wall construction. Chairman, if we don’t take a strong restore their lives to normal as quickly as The reality is that our country needs stand against subverting the will of possible. Texas continues to rebuild through help recovering from some of the great- Congress this time, then it opens the coordinated efforts at all levels of govern- est natural disasters that we have seen door for the next President, Democrat ment and important work is underway to in our lifetime. or Republican, to use disaster funding mitigate against future storms. Let’s ensure that our Nation has the We—and the millions of Texas citizens we as a piggy bank for their priority, represent—remain thankful to the numerous necessary tools to recover, rebuild, and whatever it may be. federal agencies and first responders who co- mitigate future natural disasters. I think the border wall would be inef- ordinated and contributed resources and per- Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues fective and a waste of taxpayer dollars, sonnel. Shortly after the rains subsided, Con- to support this amendment and to hold but you can disagree with me and still gress swiftly acted by passing three separate this administration accountable and support my amendment, because we all disaster supplemental bills, including the Bi- ensure that they do not deceive the should agree that no President should partisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115–123), American people by pulling a bait-and- be redirecting funding away from which contained over $15 billion dollars for switch. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works where Congress said it should go. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Chair, I projects. The supplemental provides $12 billion would inquire how many more speakers in disaster relief for communities try- Recent reports have indicated that your Administration is considering the use of U.S. the gentlewoman has. ing to rebuild. Let’s make sure every Army Corps of Engineers funds, appropriated Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I have penny actually goes to disaster relief. by Congress and intended for Hurricane Har- no further speakers. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance vey recovery and mitigation efforts, in an ef- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Chair, how of my time. fort to secure our southern border. We much time do I have remaining? Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I rise strongly support securing the border with The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman in opposition to the amendment. additional federal resources including tac- has 11⁄2 minutes remaining. The Acting CHAIR (Ms. PLASKETT). tical infrastructure, technology, ports of Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Chair, I entry improvements and personnel. However, The gentlewoman from Texas is recog- want to thank Representatives nized for 5 minutes. we are strongly opposed to using funds ap- VELA´ ZQUEZ, HASTINGS, TORRES, JACK- Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, the propriated by Congress for disaster relief and funds in this bill, especially those mitigation for Texas for any unintended pur- SON LEE, JAYAPAL, POCAN, and ESCOBAR funds for the Army Corps of Engineers pose. As Texans continue to rebuild and pre- for cosponsoring this amendment with and the Coast Guard, are specifically pare for future disasters, these funds, appro- me. priated by Congress to be spent directly on for repairing storm damage in our com- This is not about whether or not you rebuilding and mitigation, are critical to believe a border wall is necessary or munities. The agencies have identified helping our communities recover, preventing specific projects and calculated esti- not. I don’t believe it is. Some of my future flooding and protecting our constitu- friends on the other side believe it is. mates to bring our infrastructure and ents. Thank you for your commitment to agency assets back to full operation. help Texas respond to Hurricane Harvey and But when the President said he was Not a single paragraph in the bill be- to secure the southern border. We ask that going to declare an emergency and dip fore us includes funds for a wall on the you ensure necessary efforts on border secu- into emergency funds, disaster funds, U.S.-Mexico border, yet this amend- rity do not jeopardize long-term hurricane that are dedicated to helping people ment restricts funds for this purpose. recovery and mitigation in Texas. deal with real disasters to pay for this My colleagues, this amendment Sincerely, wall, that set off alarm bells here. walks away from all the good work Greg Abbott, Governor, State of Texas; So no matter what side you are on on John Cornyn, U.S. Senator; Ted Cruz, Chairwoman LOWEY tried to do for the this border wall issue, you should sup- U.S. Senator; Michael McCaul, Member port this amendment, because this Corps and the Coast Guard and blocks of Congress; Randy Weber, Member of the necessary border investments re- Congress; Will Hurd, Member of Con- President, and no President, should dip quired in a final compromise. gress; Kevin Brady, Member of Con- into disaster relief money to use it for Unfortunately, this amendment will gress; Pete Olson, Member of Congress; something different than what Con- be viewed by many of my colleagues as Lance Gooden, Member of Congress; gress intended. a poison pill. It ignores investments Brian Babin, Member of Congress; The people who this money is aimed that those on my side of the aisle be- Kenny Marchant, Member of Congress, at helping are not interested in build- lieve are necessary to fund a way for- Bill Flores, Member of Congress; Dan ing a wall; they are interested in re- ward, that will provide disaster funds, Crenshaw, Member of Congress; Lizzie building their homes. Fletcher, Member of Congress; K. Mi- Let us not put these moneys in jeop- address the border crisis, and reopen chael Conaway, Member of Congress; the government. Roger Williams, Member of Congress, ardy. Let’s have a bipartisan moment I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amend- Kay Granger, Member of Congress; when we all can agree that the disaster ment, and I reserve the balance of my John Carter, Member of Congress; money ought to be disaster money, pe- time. Sheila Jackson Lee, Member of Con- riod.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.064 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H649 Madam Chair, I urge a strong vote in What I want to do, what my amend- We need to cut down the time and favor of this amendment, and I yield ment does, is remove some of the bur- the costs that are preventing people in back the balance of my time. densome Federal requirements that my district from getting back in their Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I urge stand in the way of delivering the relief homes, back to normal, and on with a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amendment, and I that the Federal Government has of- their lives, and this practical amend- yield back the balance of my time. fered up money to pay for. ment will do just exactly that. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Now we come to Hurricane Florence. Madam Chair, I have to reiterate on the amendment offered by the gen- Hurricane Florence parked on top of that the House Republicans passed this tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. my district and the southern part of disaster package in December, and here MCGOVERN). North Carolina for 3 days in September we come, the Democratic majority has The question was taken; and the Act- and dumped over 40 inches of rain in put it back up, but has subjected it to ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- places. And then when the storm fi- reopening the government, and has peared to have it, nally did leave, for the next 2 weeks, made that a poison pill to make it im- Ms. GRANGER. Madam Chair, I de- the rivers rose and people were driven possible to be passed in this House. mand a recorded vote. from their homes. Certainly it will not pass in the Sen- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to 16,000 houses in my district were ate, and the President will not sign it clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- damaged. 12,000 of those houses had even if we pass it in this House. ceedings on the amendment offered by what they call moderate damage, Madam Chair, I urge Members to the gentleman from Massachusetts will which in their definition means that vote for this amendment and I urge the be postponed. the house had water inside of the house Democratic majority to stop playing AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. RICE OF but it was less than 2 feet deep. politics with disaster recovery funds. SOUTH CAROLINA Since the first major hurricane hit Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order my district, I have been in constant ance of my time. to consider amendment No. 3 printed in contact with all Federal and State Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam part B of House Report 116–2. agencies involved in the recovery and Chair, I rise in opposition to the Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Madam rebuilding process. I frequently visit amendment. Chair, I rise today in support of my homes that are under construction and The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment. check with my constituents to ensure from North Carolina is recognized for 5 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the process is going smoothly. minutes. designate the amendment. With respect to Matthew from two- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam The text of the amendment is as fol- and-a-half years ago, almost 1,000 of lows: Chair, the National Environmental my constituents are still not in their Policy Act was first enacted in 1970, Page 59, line 17, strike ‘‘labor standards, homes. and since then, it has ensured that new and the environment’’ and insert ‘‘and labor My top question is, Why is this tak- projects comply with environmental standards’’. ing so long? And what can we do to fix standards that protect both human The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to it? House Resolution 43, the gentleman Part of their answer is reforming the health and the environment. It is un- from South Carolina (Mr. RICE) and a long, expensive, and redundant envi- wise and unnecessary to waive these Member opposed each will control 5 ronmental review process. requirements as we undertake disaster minutes. Currently, before a home is rebuilt recovery. The Chair recognizes the gentleman with HUD funds, the South Carolina This amendment is particularly trou- from South Carolina. Disaster Recovery Office must conduct bling when we consider that the loss of Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Madam two environmental assessments. After wetlands has actually contributed, con- Chair, I rise today in support of my completing a countywide assessment, tributed heavily, to an increase in amendment, a commonsense fix that every single home that is eligible to be coastal flooding from hurricanes. gives HUD the flexibility to waive re- repaired with HUD funds must undergo A 2017 study led by the University of dundant and unnecessary environ- a second assessment, no matter the California Santa Cruz showed a strong mental requirements that slow down size or type of repair that they are correlation between wetland cover and the disaster recovery process. using the HUD dollars to complete. reduced property damage. The study Anyone from a district that has en- For example, if someone is using estimated that wetlands in New York dured one of these devastating hurri- FEMA funds to repair a hole in the and New Jersey prevented a half a bil- canes, wildfires, or floods can attest to roof, the contractor can repair the hole lion dollars in flood-related damage. the fact that Congress should do every- without the homeowner having to com- So our public policy should aim to re- thing in our power to quickly give plete an environmental study. How- duce the impacts of future disasters, these communities relief. ever, if a home is being repaired using which is why this bill contains more Madam Chair, 3 years ago, South HUD funding, a costly and time-con- than $800 million in mitigation fund- Carolina was struck by Hurricane Mat- suming environmental assessment ing. thew. As a result of that storm, South must be completed before even the To allow the Secretary to waive envi- Carolina was awarded $95 million, most minor of repairs can be made to ronmental requirements would under- which was to be used to repair the the home. mine the principle that disaster recov- households of 1,300 indigent families. This onerous regulatory requirement ery efforts should ensure communities The three counties that were most is just one more roadblock that my are in a better position to withstand affected were three of the very poorest constituents face in the recovery proc- future natural disasters. counties in South Carolina, Marion, ess. Also, many disaster recovery projects Dillon, and Marlboro, and 2 years and 6 And I tell you again, the counties involve multiple Federal funding months later, about $25 million of that that were affected by this storm most sources. This provision actually could $95 million has been spent, about 400 of severely are the poorest counties in slow down recovery efforts, since those houses have been repaired, which South Carolina; majority African HUD’s environmental standards would leaves about 1,000 South Carolina fami- American, these people never had any- no longer match those of other Federal lies, indigent families, people who had thing to begin with, and whatever they agencies. nothing to begin with, either out of had has been taken away from them, If we are going to get serious about their homes or living in substandard, and they need relief and they don’t mitigating the effects of climate mold-infested housing that could burn need Federal regulatory roadblocks. change and the impacts of natural dis- down from electrical problems, or the Bringing the regulations that apply asters, we need a robust environmental flooring is buckled and so forth. We to HUD in line with other Federal framework, and for 49 years, NEPA has have to do better. agencies will create a more stream- provided that guidance. Why does it take so long? Why does lined process and ensure the Federal This bill is not the place to discard it take two-and-a-half years to get dollars are put to use in a more prompt decades of environmental protections. I these people back in their homes? fashion. urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the amendment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.066 H16JAPT1 H650 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- sons with regard to nutritional support vated risk of gastrointestinal diseases ance of my time. in Puerto Rico. We should be evalu- and a higher prevalence of chronic dis- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ating the benefits that adequate nutri- eases and asthma. Sadly, we often see on the amendment offered by the gen- tional assistance has on Puerto Rican’s these ailments in children 5 years old tleman from South Carolina (Mr. RICE). health and economy. and younger. Those who reside near the The amendment was rejected. My amendment would provide up to canal live in constant fear that the AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MS. VELA´ ZQUEZ $5 million to support the Common- next rainfall could become a major The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order wealth in conducting such a study. flood, dumping raw sewage into homes, to consider amendment No. 4 printed in This will be an independent analysis schools, and businesses. part B of House Report 116–2. that includes a survey of NAP partici- After the 2017 hurricanes, which ex- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Chair, I pants on the island and fully inves- acerbated the Cano Martin Pena crisis rise in support of my amendment. tigates the impact disaster nutrition with greater flooding, the communities The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will assistance has on the food security, that live near the 3.7 miles of this designate the amendment. health status, and well-being of the channel need our help more than ever. The text of the amendment is as fol- people of Puerto Rico. Because of the hurricanes, more than lows: I should note that the USDA con- 1,200 families partially or totally lost Page 5, line 23, insert ‘‘(increased by ducted similar studies for the SNAP the roofs of their homes, and 70 percent $5,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. program that operates in 53 jurisdic- of the community flooded with waste- water in the immediate aftermath. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tions during and after the Great Reces- sion. It is my hope that this analysis These are the working people of San House Resolution 43, the gentlewoman Juan, with one of the highest labor from New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and a will provide Congress with additional insight and tools to further reduce pov- participation rates in the island. All Member opposed each will control 5 they want is to be able to raise their minutes. erty, hunger, and hardship on the is- land. families in safe and healthy commu- The Chair recognizes the gentle- nities. If we are ever to bring justice to woman from New York. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues ´ to support this amendment, and I yield these afflicted communities, we must Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Chair, I dredge this canal and work toward its rise in support of my amendment, back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is long-term remediation. which I believe will make meaningful Puerto Rico has spent millions of on the amendment offered by the gen- strides to help alleviate problems of dollars attending to the problem, but tlewoman from New York (Ms. poverty and hunger in Puerto Rico. without additional Federal funds, this VELA´ ZQUEZ). Unlike the States, Puerto Rico has project will stall. The U.S. Army Corps The amendment was agreed to. been forced to work with the limited of Engineers is ready to initiate con- ´ NAP block grant since 1982. This has AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MS. VELAZQUEZ struction as soon as Federal funding is led to a systemic underfunding of the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order made available. nutritional needs of these American to consider amendment No. 5 printed in My amendment will jump-start the citizens for nearly 4 decades. part B of House Report 116–2. most important flood mitigation Sadly, with a severely restricted Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Chair, I project for Puerto Rico, ensuring the budget resulting in reduced benefits rise to offer my amendment, No. 5. resiliency of critical infrastructure and and eligibility on the island, we are The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will doing justice to the working families leaving thousands of families hungry designate the amendment. living in this vulnerable area. every day. The text of the amendment is as fol- Madam Chair, this is not only an en- Already tragic, these problems were lows: vironmental project but a pressing made worse when Hurricanes Irma and Page 16, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- issue of social and environmental jus- Maria made landfall. Puerto Rico was sert ‘‘(increased by $25,000,000)’’. tice. The people who live along this devastated, leaving a large share of the Page 17, line 5, after the colon, insert: troubled canal have suffered long population out of work and unable to Provided further, That of this amount enough, but Hurricanes Maria and Irma meet their basic needs. $25,000,000 shall be used for Corps of Engi- underscored how quickly these prob- neers ecosystem restoration projects. In the year since the immediate lems can worsen with extreme weather. aftermath, the island is still suffering. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to We have an obligation to act before the Poverty levels have risen dramatically House Resolution 43, the gentlewoman next hurricane or flood. and the economy continues struggling. from New York (Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ) and a Madam Chair, I have been there and Sixty percent of the children in Puerto Member opposed each will control 5 seen with my own eyes the devastation Rico live in poverty. minutes. and hardship caused by this ecological The Chair recognizes the gentle- b 1545 disaster. I have seen children wading in woman from New York. contaminated waters after every heavy ´ This has meant an increase in the Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Madam Chair, I rainstorm. I ask my colleagues to join share of individuals who would other- rise to discuss an environmental and me in helping Puerto Rico by voting in wise be eligible for NAP, except for the humanitarian crisis affecting the peo- support of this amendment. fact that the program is capped. NAP ple of San Juan. Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I claim is simply incapable of meeting the For decades, Cano Martin Pena has the time in opposition to the amend- needs of Puerto Ricans, particularly been a repository for sewage overflow, ment. given the current circumstances result- mercury, and PCBs. The Cano Martin The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ing from the disaster. Pena was once a navigable and com- from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. The underlying bill we are debating mercially used channel. Today, it is so Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, first, I today will provide Puerto Rico with an clogged that it is possible to walk would like to assure my colleague that additional $600 million for disaster food across it on some parts. I am not opposed to the project she is assistance. I thank the chairwoman for Due to the clogging, the approxi- trying to fund. I am aware of the including this critically needed fund- mately 25,000 U.S. citizens who live project and its importance to Puerto ing. near the Cano Martin Pena face signifi- Rico. In a different context, I could This funding, and previously appro- cant public health and safety chal- support it. priated disaster resources, address two lenges. Combined stormwater and the In fact, as the previous chairman of critical needs in Puerto Rico. First, it regional sewage system contribute to the Energy and Water Development, is providing NAP recipients with a bit high concentrations of coliforms in the and Related Agencies Appropriations more support to feed their families. channel. Subcommittee, I have worked with col- Second, it aids an additional 200,000 Frequent flooding is a constant risk leagues on both sides of the aisle to people who lost their jobs and homes. that can put residents into direct con- provide funding for ecosystem restora- However, I believe Hurricanes Maria tact with polluted water. Exposure to tion projects well above the annual and Irma taught us some painful les- these polluted waters causes an ele- budget request.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.069 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H651 What I am opposed to is funding the whether you vote for this amendment most as damaging, with flooding, ecosystem restoration projects in a dis- or not. It doesn’t really do anything mudslides, and threats to water sup- aster supplemental appropriations bill. because the project is not eligible. plies. A disaster supplemental is not simply a What we are doing by adopting this If adopted, my amendment will not chance to clear the Army Corps of En- amendment is raising false hopes, only help mitigate the losses from past gineers’ construction backlog. That is knowing that the project isn’t even eli- fires but help to create future resil- what the annual appropriations process gible. iency in our forests and lessen the dev- is for. I encourage the gentlewoman to astating aftermath. A disaster supplemental is intended withdraw the amendment and work The simple fact is, we can do better. to protect storm-ravaged areas against with us to see if we can fund this We can actively manage our forests by future storms and to reduce Federal li- through the regular appropriations combating undergrowth, disease, and abilities from future storms. That is process. insect infestation. The Forest Service why the underlying bill is consistent Madam Chair, I encourage a ‘‘no’’ estimates that my home State of Utah with previous disaster bills and limits vote on the amendment, and I yield has something like 436 million dead funding to projects that provide real back the balance of my time. trees that are just waiting to burn. If benefits for that type, namely, flood The Acting CHAIR. The question is this is not a threat, I don’t know what and storm damage reduction projects. on the amendment offered by the gen- is. Additionally, I would be remiss if I tlewoman from New York (Ms. Madam Chair, I yield such time as did not point out that the particular VELA´ ZQUEZ). she may consume to the gentlewoman project of interest would not even be The amendment was agreed to. from Minnesota (Ms. MCCOLLUM), my eligible for funding under this amend- AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. STEWART friend, Madam Chair of the Interior, ment. Environment, and Related Agencies The underlying bill restricts con- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 6 printed in Subcommittee. struction funding to areas impacted by Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I various storms, none of which im- part B of House Report 116–2. Mr. STEWART. Madam Chair, I rise thank the gentleman for the time. pacted Puerto Rico. We should not As I pointed out earlier, the supple- raise hopes knowing the project isn’t to offer my amendment on the floor. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will mental includes $824 million to the even eligible. U.S. Forest Service to help California While I am happy to offer to work designate the amendment. and those who have been impacted by with my colleague and try to support The text of the amendment is as fol- wildfires and Hurricanes Florence and the project through the regular appro- lows: Michael to recover. priations process, which I am sure the Page 35, beginning line 5, strike While the funding includes $27 mil- new chairwoman, Chairwoman KAPTUR, ‘‘$63,960,000, to remain available until ex- lion for hazardous fuel, I support the is willing to do also, I must oppose pended: Provided,’’ and insert ‘‘$84,960,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, gentleman’s proposal to increase this funding in a disaster supplemental ap- that of this amount $21,000,000 shall be used amount because we know we have a lot propriations bill for ecosystem restora- for hazardous fuels management activities: of work to do in fuel reduction. I would tion projects. Provided further,’’. like to point out to the gentleman, I Madam Chair, therefore, I oppose the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to also support the continuing resolution amendment. I urge my colleagues to House Resolution 43, the gentleman portion of this legislation in front of us vote ‘‘no,’’ and I reserve the balance of from Utah (Mr. STEWART) and a Mem- today because we need to reopen the my time. ber opposed each will control 5 min- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Chair, I Forest Service so we can use these utes. yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman funds. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). from Utah. b 1600 Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Chair, I thank Mr. STEWART. Madam Chair, I Mr. STEWART. Madam Chair, I yield Congresswoman VELA´ ZQUEZ for her thank Mr. MCGOVERN of the Rules back the balance of my time. daunting and unparalleled leadership Committee for making this vital The Acting CHAIR. The question is in trying to help the people of Puerto amendment in order. on the amendment offered by the gen- Rico. tleman from Utah (Mr. STEWART). And I thank our very distinguished The base text of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019 provides The question was taken; and the Act- ranking member for his interest in ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- helping to solve the real challenge of critical relief for natural disasters that have recently plagued our Nation. The peared to have it. Cano Martin Pena. Mr. STEWART. Madam Chair, I de- I have to say to the people of Puerto supplemental is necessary, and it is mand a recorded vote. Rico and our fellow citizens, those who needed, but we do have a problem, and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to reside in Puerto Rico and those who re- it is a problem that we have to fix. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- side stateside here: We are very aware, The interior West and, for example, ceedings on the amendment offered by from Congresswoman VELA´ ZQUEZ’s my home State of Utah have been the gentleman from Utah will be post- work, how devastated Puerto Rico is. largely ignored. My amendment seeks poned. She has spent so much of her substance to rectify this and seeks to increase in trying to educate the membership funding for the West to address the im- AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. THOMPSON OF CALIFORNIA here. We are very fortunate for her pacts of ongoing drought and, some- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order abiding leadership. thing that we are all aware of, the cat- We all need to stand up for the resi- astrophic wildfires that we have been to consider amendment No. 7 printed in dents of Puerto Rico. I appreciate her experiencing. part B of House Report 116–2. work, and all of our colleagues’ efforts, The amendment provides increased Mr. THOMPSON of California. to do just that. funding for hazardous fuel management Madam Chair, I have an amendment at I am committed to working with her activities in the hopes of doing three the desk. to address any issues with this amend- things: first, to increase the resiliency The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ment as we move forward. Its intent is of our forest; second, to protect against designate the amendment. absolutely on point. I think that, future catastrophic fires; and, third, to The text of the amendment is as fol- working together on a bipartisan basis, reduce the amount of damage caused lows: we can find a way to help heal our fel- by these fires. Page 1, line 15, insert ‘‘and harvested adul- low citizens in Puerto Rico and bring a Like many Western States, and, as I terated wine grapes’’ after ‘‘milk’’. better way of life there in the future. mentioned, my home State of Utah, we The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Madam Chair, I suffered a devastating fire season that House Resolution 43, the gentleman yield back the balance of my time. burned countless acres and threatened from California (Mr. THOMPSON) and a Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I would life and property. Now we are left with Member opposed each will control 5 just say, again, it doesn’t really matter the scars of the burns that can be al- minutes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.074 H16JAPT1 H652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr. THOMPSON) and a Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam from California. Member opposed each will control 5 Chair, I thank the gentleman from Mr. THOMPSON of California. minutes. California for yielding and for being Madam Chair, I yield myself as much The Chair recognizes the gentleman such a great leader in helping those im- time as I may consume. from California. pacted by the devastating California I appreciate the opportunity to speak Mr. THOMPSON of California. wildfires. in support of my proposed amendment. Madam Chair, I yield myself as much The numbers are devastating. Nearly Over the past 2 years communities time as I may consume. 2 million acres burned. Upwards of $3.5 across my district and throughout the Madam Chair, I rise in support of billion in damage, 8,500 individual fires, State of California have been dev- amendment No. 8, which provides an 98 civilians killed, 6 firefighters killed, astated by some of the biggest, dead- additional $50 million in community and over 11,000 homes destroyed. development funds for the 2017 feder- liest, and most damaging wildfires in With climate change only making history. These disasters have cata- ally declared disasters. In October 2017, my district experi- things worse, we must help California strophic consequences for our agricul- enced, at that time, the most dev- rebuild because this is just the begin- tural communities. astating fires in the history of Cali- ning. Rainstorms will now further rav- Wildfires can and do incinerate en- fornia. The October 2017 wildfires dev- age communities, causing mudslides tire fields of crops, but they also pose astated nearly 300,000 acres in Cali- and flooding. a threat of smoke contamination, expo- fornia, destroyed some 7,000 homes, The amendment I have offered with sure to high levels of smoke which caused billions of dollars in damage, Representative THOMPSON begins that damages crops beyond repair. burned to the ground many businesses, rebuilding process by increasing fund- While smoke damage can affect a and, most sadly, took the lives of 44 ing for the community development range of crops, wine grapes are particu- people. fund by $50 million, specifically for larly vulnerable. I have heard from doz- In response to these fires, Congress those communities that were hardest ens of my constituents who are facing enacted legislation that delivered Cali- hit in the previous year. the loss of their crop as their grapes fornia Community Development Block Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman are rejected due to this smoke damage. Grant disaster relief funding to address for his work on this. I want to thank the Appropriations unmet needs and mitigation against fu- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Committee and their staff for working ture disasters. Madam Chair, I yield the remainder of with me to ensure that grape growers As communities in my district con- my time to the gentleman from North like those in my district are supported. tinue the long and hard process of re- Carolina (Mr. PRICE), the chair of the However, many wine grape growers building, we are finding that the unmet subcommittee, and I thank him for all do not discover smoke damage until needs are greater than the Federal re- of his help. after removing their fruit from the lief provided. Local inspections of resi- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam vine. These growers sustain heavy dences damaged or destroyed in the Oc- Chair, we have no objection to this losses and deserve support. They tober 17 fires indicate that FEMA’s in- amendment, in fact, urge its adoption. should not be penalized simply because dividual assistance inspection process The amendment ensures that States the damage to their grapes was discov- significantly underestimated the num- and territories that have suffered from ered after the harvest. ber of homes damaged or destroyed in natural disasters in 2017 are made My amendment would clarify that as- Santa Rosa, one of the cities in my dis- whole with respect to increased costs sistance offered under H.R. 268 is avail- trict, by a difference of nearly 2,900 to repair public infrastructure. able to growers who discover smoke homes. Mr. THOMPSON of California. damage after removing their grapes Because the FEMA IA data may have Madam Chair, I yield back the balance from the vine. This situation is tragic informed HUD’s initial allocation to of my time. and far too common, and this clarifica- the State of California, this leaves The Acting CHAIR. The question is some communities in California, in- tion is needed to ensure that growers on the amendment offered by the gen- cluding Santa Rosa, with considerable like those in my district receive the tleman from California (Mr. THOMP- unmet need for homeowners who are support that they deserve. SON). Madam Chair, I want to reiterate my rebuilding. In terms of public infrastructure, The amendment was agreed to. thanks to the Appropriations Com- AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. GRAVES OF mittee and their staff, and I urge my California’s CDBG-DR action plan allo- cates 3 percent, at a total of $3.5 mil- LOUISIANA colleagues to support this amendment. lion for the entire State, to aid unmet The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- need for public infrastructure. How- to consider amendment No. 9 printed in ance of my time. ever, Santa Rosa alone has signifi- part B of House Report 116–2. The Acting CHAIR. The question is cantly greater needs for recovery of Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam on the amendment offered by the gen- public infrastructure with its projected Chair, I have an amendment at the tleman from California (Mr. THOMP- local cost share for the repair of the desk. SON). damage infrastructure over $11 million. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will The amendment was agreed to. In addition to the local match re- designate the amendment. AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. THOMPSON quirement for FEMA public assistance The text of the amendment is as fol- OF CALIFORNIA projects, there are several large infra- lows: The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order structure projects needed due to the 17 Page 58, line 10, strike ‘‘That such’’ and all to consider amendment No. 8 printed in wildfires, including street repairs, that follows through ‘‘of Engineers:’’ on line part B of House Report 116–2. street tree removal, repair to the side- 13 and insert ‘‘That such funds may not be Mr. THOMPSON of California. walks in one particular area, and res- used for activities reimbursed by, or for Madam Chair, I have an amendment at toration to neighborhood parks. which funds have been made available by, the desk. The estimated cost for these projects the Federal Emergency Management Agency The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will is more than $20 million. My amend- or the Army Corps of Engineers, in excess of designate the amendment. ment aims to help close this gap by the authorized amount of the project or its components:’’. The text of the amendment is as fol- providing the additional moneys in lows: community development funds for the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Page 54, line 18, after the dollar amount in- 2017 federally declared disasters. House Resolution 43, the gentleman sert ‘‘(increased by $50,000,000)’’. Continued support from the Federal from Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES) and a Page 55, strike line 9 and all that follows Government is essential as residents Member opposed each will control 5 through ‘‘up to’’ in line 12. seek to rebuild and my district con- minutes. Page 55, line 12, after the dollar amount in- tinues its long-term recovery. The Chair recognizes the gentleman sert ‘‘(increased by $50,000,000)’’. Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to my from Louisiana. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to colleague from California (Mrs. Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam House Resolution 43, the gentleman TORRES). Chair, since 1980, we have had about 220

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.080 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H653 disasters that have caused over $1 bil- claim the time in opposition, even the project? Once again, to the chair- lion in damages. In fact, when you add though I am not actually opposed to man’s question, the answer would be all that money up, we have spent about the amendment. no. This would not intend to obligate $1.5 trillion in disaster recovery, nearly The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection or in any way spend more money that all of that being emergency spending, to the request of the gentleman from is allocated to them under CDBG-DR or adding to our deficit. North Carolina? under the authorized project in Federal Now, the thing that we do here in the There was no objection. law. Federal Government to help bring an The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. So offense to the table, to help address re- recognized for 5 minutes. when the amendment states the phrase siliency, is largely the mission of the Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam ‘‘in excess of the authorized amount of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: projects Chair, this amendment amends a sec- the project,’’ can I confirm that the for flood protection, for water manage- tion of the base bill that sets out the gentleman is saying that he means the ment, for ecosystem restoration that sequence of assistance for communities authorized amount by FEMA or the can help improve the resiliency of our seeking relief. Army Corps and not the authorized communities, hurricane protection in The base bill maintains that CDBG- amount by HUD? my home State of Louisiana. DR funding should be used after grant- Madam Chair, I yield to the gen- Yet we have a $100 billion backlog in ees sought out funding from FEMA and tleman. Corps of Engineer projects across the the Army Corps of Engineers to meet Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Yes. Ab- United States. This Congress provides any needs that remain. solutely. That is the intention that we between $1 billion and $2 billion a year Public Law 105–276 limits the use of would not exceed the authorized in construction. CDBG-DR funding to $250,000 per Army amount of the project authorized by Madam Chair, you can do the math. Corps of Engineers’ project, and this the Corps or by FEMA. As I indicated, You have $100 billion in authorized provision would not be changed by the we couldn’t build a project more than projects. You get $1 billion to $2 billion amendment. once, so whatever that authorized level a year in construction, you will finish The amendment would allow commu- is in existing Federal law, that would that backlog approximately never. You nities to utilize CDBG-DR funds for a apply. are not going to finish it. project in advance of FEMA or Corps of Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam And so what we did in the Disaster Engineers’ funding. The CDBG-DR Chair, I thank the gentleman. Recovery and Reform Act in October, Given that understanding, the that was signed into law in October funding would still be subject to the amendment is a modest change to the and passed through this body three usual limitations on duplication of existing program, and I have no objec- times, is we did a provision that says benefits. tion. that FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant I have some concern that the amend- Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- Program funds can be used to build a ment’s language is ambiguous with re- ance of my time. Corps of Engineers’ project if your spect to the phrase ‘‘in excess of the Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam State, if your community determines authorized amount of the project.’’ I Chair, I thank the gentleman from that is the highest priority. assume that the gentleman means the Right now, under Community Devel- authorized amount by FEMA or the North Carolina and thank the Rules opment Block Grant Disaster Recovery Army Corps, respectively, and not an Committee for making this in order. Funds, there is a prohibition—and this amount authorized by HUD. Madam Chair, I urge adoption, and I is largely boilerplate language—that I yield to the gentleman from Lou- yield back the balance of my time. prohibits these funds from being used isiana (Mr. GRAVES), if he would re- The Acting CHAIR. The question is for a Corps of Engineers’ project. spond and confirm my understanding. on the amendment offered by the gen- What this amendment does is it sim- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam tleman from Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES). ply removes that if a State, if your Chair, I appreciate the gentleman’s The amendment was agreed to. community determines that that is the question, and certainly there is no in- AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. RICHMOND highest priority, addressing resiliency, tention under the provision as written The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order telling your community that it is okay to appropriate or provide more funds to consider amendment No. 10 printed to build back here because we are going than are authorized under the existing in part B of House Report 116–2. to make it safer, we are going to re- act or allocated to that State or coun- Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Chair, I duce the risk, prevent you from having ty or parish or what have you. have an amendment at the desk. future disaster, future damages. b 1615 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Madam Chair, right now, sitting in designate the amendment. the gallery is a group of students from In addition, obviously, there would The text of the amendment is as fol- Ed White High School in my home be no intention under the provision to lows: spend more money than the project is State of Louisiana. They have a project Page 57, line 13, strike ‘‘and any grantee’’ in their community that has been in actually authorized for because you and all that follows through line 19 and in- the study phase since 1992, and the couldn’t build a project more than sert the following: ‘‘shall act in accordance Corps of Engineers has spent $80 mil- once. with section 1210 of Public Law 115-254 (132 lion studying it. That is ridiculous. It I hope that was responsive to the Stat. 3442) and section 312 of the Robert T. has caused billions of dollars in flood gentleman’s question. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5155):’’. damages in this area. This project has Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. The not moved forward. question, though, is: Authorized by The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to We have got to make sure that we whom? House Resolution 43, the gentleman are advancing these projects as quickly Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam from Louisiana (Mr. RICHMOND) and a as we can, improving the resilience of Chair, the chairman brings up a good Member opposed each will control 5 our communities. So this amendment, point in that is the authorized amount minutes. again, makes the CDBG-DR funds eligi- the full authorized amount that the The Chair recognizes the gentleman ble if your State, if your community Federal law for a Corps of Engineers from Louisiana. determines that is the highest and best project provides? For example, if Con- Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Chair, I rise value, the best investments of the gress authorized a flood protection today to offer a simple bipartisan funds. project for $100 million, could they pos- amendment. This amendment would Madam Chair, I reserve the balance sibly get more than $100 million? The ensure the language in the bill con- of my time. answer to that question is no. forms with current law. The Acting CHAIR. Members are re- The second question to attempt to All of us who represent areas around minded to refrain from referencing oc- clarify would be, if a community is al- the country that have experienced nat- cupants of the gallery. located $50 million through the CDBG- ural disasters know how difficult and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam DR program, would it be possible for complicated the recovery process can Chair, I ask unanimous consent to them to spend more than $50 million on be.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:12 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.084 H16JAPT1 H654 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Last Congress, we came together to from Louisiana (Mr. RICHMOND) and the Madam Chair, this amendment sim- pass the Disaster Recovery Reform chairman from North Carolina for their ply adds $10 million to the State and Act, a bipartisan bill that made key help in getting these amendments put private forestry fund. The purpose of changes to improve how we respond together, both the last one and this this is to prevent some of these cata- after disasters and also make recovery one. strophic wildfires that we have been an easier process. As my good friend from Louisiana in- seeing over the past few years. One of those changes was a provision dicated, this is the result of lessons What we have here is a map that outlining a better way to handle con- learned, unfortunately, from countless shows what the Forest Service has de- cerns over duplication of benefits after disasters in our home State. lineated as a wildland-urban interface. a disaster. It created a process that al- What this does is it assures con- This is where forestry and urban areas lows greater flexibility to respond to formity between this appropriations intersect, and this is where we have po- the unique situations that occur after bill and law, as indicated, the Disaster tential for significant loss of property every disaster. Recovery Reform Act that was signed and lives. It is important to my constituents into law in October, to ensure—and let There are already programs in place and anyone dealing with the effects of me be clear, Madam Chair. That bill to manage these wildland-urban inter- a natural disaster that this administra- passed the House of Representatives faces, and what we hope to do with this tion has clear instructions and that three times, the last time by voice additional appropriation is just to help they can readily act on what Congress vote; and I think the second to last the State forestry units manage these has instructed them to do. The lan- time it passed with maybe 12 opposing areas better. guage of this amendment eliminates votes in this entire body, but not be- We talk a lot in Congress about Fed- the risk of any confusion over what cause of this provision. None of those eral lands and how we need to manage process the administration should fol- opposing votes had anything to do with those, but across the country, over half low. this provision. of all forestland is owned by private Madam Chair, this is just another at- What it does is it simply says, in the forest landowners. There are literally tempt by my colleague and me from aftermath of a disaster, if you applied millions of these private forest land- Louisiana who have, unfortunately, for a loan, that doesn’t make you ineli- owners, many of them on very small had the benefit of surviving through a gible for grants that anyone else can parcels of forestland, and they have no number of natural disasters and just apply for. We shouldn’t penalize people incentive to manage them to help stop trying to make it easier for our con- for leaning forward, being proactive, the spread of catastrophic wildfire. stituents to navigate the process and and seeking loans, and then tell them What the State and private forestry difficulty of FEMA and recovery. So later they can’t be eligible for a grant. program does is allows State foresters what this amendment does is helps The alternative is they stay in a to go in and help these private land- every area that will have a disaster FEMA-supplied hotel room, incurring owners to understand how to manage deal with the question of duplication of taxpayers more cost, and it delays re- their forests and give them the assist- benefits. covery. ance they need so that we can make So what Mr. RICHMOND’s provision Madam Chair, I urge adoption of the these wildland-urban interfaces safer does is it ensures conformity to the amendment. places. changes in law that occurred in Octo- Madam Chair, I yield to the gen- Madam Chair, if we managed every- ber in this appropriations bill, the du- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. thing perfectly on the Federal lands plication of benefits as applied in a PRICE), who is the chairman of the sub- and these wildland-urban interfaces, consistent manner. I want to thank committee. you still have the issue of all the pri- him for his continued leadership on Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam vate lands. The map shows wildland- this issue and working together. Chair, I thank the gentleman for yield- urban interfaces in places you would ing. I am happy to express support for Madam Chair, I urge adoption of the amendment, and I yield back the bal- expect out in California and other his amendment. Western States, but because of the pop- The amendment would clarify that ance of my time. ulation density, we see a lot of these HUD should follow existing law when it The Acting CHAIR. The question is wildland-urban interfaces are in the comes to duplication of benefits with on the amendment offered by the gen- East where there is more dense popu- respect to SBA loans and CDBG-DR tleman from Louisiana (Mr. RICH- lations. grants. MOND). This is an issue that needs clarifica- The amendment was agreed to. So these funds, although rather small in relation to this huge bill—as a mat- tion. It has affected individuals in my AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. home State of North Carolina as well WESTERMAN ter of fact, they make up only eight as people in Louisiana, Texas, and The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order one-hundredths of 1 percent of the other States recovering from recent to consider amendment No. 11 printed total funds in this bill—would have a disasters. in part B of House Report 116–2. huge impact all across the country in I agree, we shouldn’t be penalizing Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Chair, I making our communities more resil- individuals who take out an SBA loan have an amendment at the desk. ient to catastrophic wildfire, would in good faith and then later discover The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will really help to save property and lives that that makes them no longer eligi- designate the amendment. in the future, and would also save a lot ble for a CDBG-DR grant. The text of the amendment is as fol- of future disaster supplemental funding So I thank the gentleman for the lows: that the Federal Government would amendment. It is a helpful clarification Page 34, line 20, after the dollar amount, have to dish out. of our intent, and I have no objection insert ‘‘(increased by $10,000,000)’’. So, again, I am just asking for this to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to amendment to help State and private Mr. RICHMOND. Madam Chair, I House Resolution 43, the gentleman forests with a $10 million plus-up to would just offer support for the amend- from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) and a their funds. ment, and I yield back the balance of Member opposed each will control 5 Madam Chair, I yield 4 minutes to my time. minutes. the gentleman from California (Mr. PA- Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam The Chair recognizes the gentleman NETTA). Chair, I claim the time in opposition, from Arkansas. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman but I don’t intend to oppose the amend- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Chair, I from Arkansas has 2 minutes remain- ment. would like to first thank my colleague ing. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- from California, Representative PA- Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Chair, I tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 NETTA, for his cosponsorship of this bi- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from minutes. partisan amendment. I also would like California (Mr. PANETTA). There was no objection. to thank Representative MCCOLLUM Mr. PANETTA. Madam Chair, I Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Madam from Minnesota for her support of this thank Mr. WESTERMAN for all of his Chair, I want to thank my colleague amendment. work on this.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:15 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.087 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H655 Madam Chair, our amendment would Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, the Guard’s environmental remediation ef- provide $10 million in additional fund- supplemental appropriation that we forts as a result of hurricane damage, ing to the U.S. Forest Service and its are discussing today includes $8.24 mil- cannot be reprogrammed to increase State and private forestry account. lion for the U.S. Forestry Service to DHS’s detention capacity. That account is set up to help State work on disaster relief, and it includes Madam Chair, this amendment is and local landowners recover from $2 million for State and private for- critical. Just a few months ago, we damages caused by wildfires and to estry. As I have told the Members here, learned that DHS transferred $169 mil- provide more resources for proactive I totally support the gentleman’s pro- lion from other agencies to U.S. Immi- forest management. posal to increase the amount, and they gration and Customs Enforcement to What we have seen, unfortunately, in have done an excellent job describing detain and remove people. the last few years is a number of hor- why it is so important. Madam Chair, $10 million of that rific fires throughout our Nation, and As wildfires continue to increase in money came from FEMA, diverting especially where I am from in Cali- both frequency and intensity as a re- funds from the disaster relief agency at fornia and the central coast of Cali- sult of climate change, we need to do the start of the hurricane season when fornia. But what we know is that we more to prevent them. The State pri- Hurricane Florence was heading to- must do something about it. vate forestry programs bring together ward the East Coast; $1.8 million of This amendment does something States, Tribes, and local governments about it by providing the necessary re- that diverted money came from the Do- and gives them the tools they need to mestic Nuclear Detention Office; $29 sources to maintain certain areas in protect communities and our environ- which human beings are living close to million was taken out from the Coast ment from wildfires. I have seen first- Guard’s budget; and over $34 million forests and, therefore, making sure hand. I have spoken to people who have that there are certain requirements came from several TSA programs. That used these programs, and it is money is simply unacceptable. that are met by the local entities. well spent to prevent wildland fires. But we can do this without sacri- ICE continues to spend far above its ficing our environmental protections. b 1630 appropriated funding to detain people, This is why we are basically able to in- However, in order for the Forestry but these funds are being transferred crease resources for wildfire mitigation Service to be able to use these critical from other critical agencies, in clear practices such as prescribed burns and funds, I will be supporting the CR por- violation of congressionally mandated maintenance of fuel breaks and tech- tion of this bill to reopen the govern- funding. nical assistance to landowners. We can ment, because without this continuing As of January 1, more than 48,000 make sure that they are advanced, but resolution the agencies won’t be able people were being held in ICE custody, that they can also be in compliance to receive funds to get to work imme- even though they only have funding ap- with environmental safety guards. We diately. propriated by Congress to detain 40,520 can do both in this amendment, and Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- people. In the last appropriations act this amount of money does that. ance of my time. passed by this Chamber, we provided So, Madam Chair, I continue to ask Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Chair, funding to ICE with the understanding for support of this amendment, and I this bill, again, would help State and that the funding amount would, ‘‘re- urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yea’’ on private forests. It would help to reduce quire ICE to reduce the number of de- this. the risk of catastrophic wildfires. It is tention beds,’’ in use before the end of The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sound environmentally, and it is a good the year. from Arkansas has 1 minute remaining. investment for the Federal Govern- We clearly stated our intent to ICE, Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Chair, I ment. yield 45 seconds to the gentlewoman yet ICE has chosen to ignore the man- Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- dates of the United States Congress from Minnesota (Ms. MCCOLLUM). ance of my time. again and again. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY The Acting CHAIR. The question is Moreover, the Government Account- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, a on the amendment offered by the gen- ability Office has found a number of in- point of parliamentary inquiry. tleman from Arkansas (Mr. consistencies and errors in ICE’s own The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman WESTERMAN). calculations for its congressional budg- from Minnesota will state her par- The amendment was agreed to. liamentary inquiry. et justifications. While ICE officials AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MS. JAYAPAL Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, could stated their budget documents undergo I ask unanimous consent to rise in op- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order multiple reviews to ensure accuracy, position even though I am not opposed to consider amendment No. 12 printed ICE was not able to provide any docu- to the bill, claim 5 minutes, and then in part B of House Report 116–2. mentation of such reviews, and the the gentleman could have time to Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Chair, I have GAO concluded that ‘‘ICE is not posi- close? an amendment at the desk. tioned to ensure the credibility of its The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will budget requests.’’ designate the amendment. from Minnesota is correct. If the GAO concludes that ICE is not The text of the amendment is as fol- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I positioned to ensure the credibility of lows: leave that to the gentleman. He has 1 its own requests, then we need to be minute remaining, Madam Chair, if he At the end of the bill (before the short doing a better job of checking for accu- title), insert the following: would like to use it now and then I will racy and exercising oversight. use my own time. SEC. llll. None of the funds made avail- The Acting CHAIR. Does the gen- able by this Act for the Department of And, most of all, we need to make tleman from Arkansas reserve his Homeland Security may be used for the con- sure that these funds that are being ap- struction or expansion of immigration deten- propriated for disaster relief stay for time? tion facilities. Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Chair, I disaster relief. reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Madam Chair, I reserve the balance Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I ask House Resolution 43, the gentlewoman of my time. unanimous consent to claim the time from Washington (Ms. JAYAPAL) and a Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I rise in opposition, even though I am not op- Member opposed each will control 5 in opposition to the amendment. minutes. posed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection The Chair recognizes the gentle- from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. to the request of the gentlewoman woman from Washington. from Minnesota? Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Chair, my Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, first of There was no objection. amendment would simply make clear all, there are no funds in this bill to ex- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman to the Department of Homeland Secu- pand or build detention facilities. from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- rity that these funds, which Congress is There are no funds in this bill to ex- utes. specifically dedicating to the Coast pand or build detention facilities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:15 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.089 H16JAPT1 H656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 There are no funds in this bill to ex- So, given that the gentleman just No. This is a poison pill. pand or build detention facilities. started his remarks with multiple Again, I didn’t hear an answer. What But let me get this straight, see if I statements saying there is nothing in do you expect to do when these people have got it straight. We don’t want to this bill that would allow for this, I come across the border illegally? What enhance border security to stop people look forward to seeing your yes vote on if they are waiting for hearings and from coming across the border ille- my amendment. stuff and the courts are just being gally. We have got immigration courts Madam Chair, I yield 1 minute to the flooded? being overrun. And we don’t want to gentleman from New York (Mr. There are no answers. You have no have the necessary facilities to keep ESPAILLAT). answers. This is a bad amendment. those people because they can’t get The Acting CHAIR. Members are Just trying to make a statement. into the immigration courts right again reminded to address their re- Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- away. marks to the Chair. ance of my time. What exactly do you want us to do? Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Chair, I The Acting CHAIR. Members are re- Just because Congress says, Hey, I rise in support of this amendment and minded to address their remarks to the am only giving you funding for 40,000 want to thank Ms. JAYAPAL for allow- Chair. people. What if 100,000 people come ing me time to speak in support. The question is on the amendment across the border illegally? What do As she outlined, this amendment offered by the gentlewoman from you expect us to do? would restrict the Department of Washington (Ms. JAYAPAL). You have no answers, except: No, no, Homeland Security from using any The amendment was agreed to. don’t detain them. emergency funds from being repro- AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MR. SABLAN Just let them go? grammed to add beds at immigration The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order I know how we can reduce the cost of detention centers. to consider amendment No. 13 printed prisons in this country. Let’s only ap- Last year, during the historic hurri- in part B of House Report 116–2. cane season that ravaged Puerto Rico, propriate enough money to house Mr. SABLAN. Madam Chair, I have the U.S. Virgin Islands, and parts of 100,000 prisoners. Regardless of the an amendment at the desk. Texas, the White House brazenly shift- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will crimes they have committed or any- ed millions of dollars slated for recov- designate the amendment. thing else, I am only going to fund ery to Immigration and Customs En- The text of the amendment is as fol- 100,000. Above that, just let them go. lows: I don’t get it. I don’t know where the forcement in order to fund the immoral detention of refugees and other immi- Page 44, line 23, after the dollar amount, heck we are coming from on this. All insert ‘‘(increased by $16,000,000)’’. this does is put another poison pill in grants as part of its horrible zero toler- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to this bill that will make it much more ance policy. Throughout the Gulf Coast, but espe- House Resolution 43, the gentleman difficult to pass and will ensure that cially in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- from the Northern Mariana Islands the Senate will never take it up, which lands, there is still a tremendous (Mr. SABLAN) and a Member opposed I doubt they will anyway. amount of work to be done. Businesses each will control 5 minutes. To me, I just don’t understand what must reopen, power infrastructure The Chair recognizes the gentleman the heck is going on here. We all know needs to be restored and made more re- from the Northern Mariana Islands. what the answer to this shutdown is. silient, and communities must be re- Mr. SABLAN. Madam Chair, I rise Every one of us, in our heart, knows built, yet President Trump is threat- today to offer an amendment that in- what the answer is. It is a compromise. ening to declare a phony national creases funding for the Marianas Med- And a compromise means both sides emergency so he can take these crit- icaid block grant. give some and get some. That is the na- ical funds and put them toward a use- Our islands were struck by two cata- ture of a compromise. less, medieval wall and other compo- strophic weather events late last year. That means there are going to be Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall Sep- parts in it that I don’t like, but I am nents of his cruel immigration policies. I am happy to support this amend- tember 10, and on September 29 the going to end up voting for it. That ment, Madam Chair. President declared a major disaster for means there are going to be parts in it Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Chair, let me the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and you don’t like, but you need to end up just say how pleased I am that we are Rota. voting for it. on the same page, that disaster relief While recovery from Mangkhut was Anyway, we need to get back to funding should go to disaster relief; it still ongoing, super Typhoon Yutu, the opening this government and quit put- should not go to expanding detention second most powerful storm ever in ting these poison pills and this non- beds, which are already oversubscribed. United States history, struck. Yutu sense in this bill. So I hope that the other side will be caused widespread destruction of Madam Chair, I reserve the balance happy to vote yes on this amendment. homes, businesses, public facilities, of my time. And I would just say we are happy to and infrastructure. On October 26, the The Acting CHAIR. Members are re- have a discussion about immigration President declared a second major dis- minded to address their remarks to the and all of the things we need to do to aster for our islands. Chair. reform our immigration system at the Yutu also brought death. Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Chair, I am right time. Never in anyone’s memory has a ty- going to yield to my colleague in just Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- phoon caused death in our islands, but a second. But this should be easy to ance of my time. one person died during Yutu and an- vote for because you yourself said Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, may I other in a storm-related accident. Over there is nothing in here that provides inquire how much time I have remain- 130 people were injured. funding for detentions. So I look for- ing. Our only hospital, which has just 75 ward to seeing the gentleman vote for The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman beds, packed people into the emergency my amendment because, actually, then from Idaho has 21⁄2 minutes remaining. room to stitch up wounds; remove glass you are saying there is no problem Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Chair, I would and flying debris from legs, arms, and here, we are going to make sure that just say that the argument I just heard faces; and attend to those who needed these funds actually go where they are is kind of ridiculous. If what we are dialysis or other treatment, while supposed to, to disaster relief. going to do is list everything this bill, waiting days for power to be restored. That is all I am saying in this these funds, can’t be spent on, I don’t Medicaid provides one-quarter of the amendment is let’s make sure that the think we should be able to give any of revenue for the hospital and health in- funds we appropriate go to disaster re- this money to NASA to put a man on surance for 30 percent of our popu- lief, which is necessary, and States the moon. lation, but there is a cap on how much across the country—certainly in my We could list everything that the Medicaid funding is available to the part of the country—wildfires, hurri- Federal Government does except these Marianas. When a storm strikes, the canes—we have lots of issues we have things and say we have to specify it in program has to steal from tomorrow to got to deal with here. the bill. pay for today.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.093 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H657 The disaster appropriation the House But overnight, the storm displaced an esti- linian, an indigenous Micronesian commu- passed on December 21, generous mated 15,000 to 17,000 people, more than a nity that sailed in canoes to the Marianas in though it was, provided no money for quarter of the commonwealth’s population of the 19th century after a typhoon devastated about 55,000 people. the Caroline Islands. Medicaid for the Marianas. Severe storms are common in the Mariana Although Yutu was the worst storm she’s Chairwoman LOWEY, recognizing the Islands, an archipelago in the western Pa- seen in her life, Igisaiar says she wouldn’t lapse, added $20 million in H.R. 268 for cific that includes Guam. Three years ago, leave the Marianas even if FEMA gave her the Marianas Medicaid program to be another storm downed half of Saipan’s power money to do so. available for the rest of the year. After poles, leaving some families without elec- She doesn’t want her kids to miss more her bill was drafted, however, the Cen- tricity for three months. school. She’s worried about their house. ters for Medicare and Medicaid Serv- The expectation that every year will bring ‘‘If we leave, there’s nothing that can be ices, CMS, informed appropriations extreme weather events means government done with our house,’’ Igisaiar says. ‘‘If we buildings and schools are built from concrete go, how are we going to get the assistance?’’ staff that the Marianas can actually to withstand strong winds. THE HAZARDS OF CLEANING UP use $36 million in the wake of the ty- More than 80 percent of houses had con- phoons. Igisaiar felt lucky at first. She didn’t lose crete walls as of 2016, and more than half had her roof. But the next day she says her land- Following that advice from CMS, I concrete roofs. Locals are well-versed in the lord asked her to move out anyway because am offering an amendment that adds annual rituals of buying nonperishable food, of the hazards posed by the damaged apart- $16 million to the original bill, bring- filling buckets of water and boarding up win- ment building. ing total assistance for the rest of the dows to protect them from flying debris. They took just their clothes and one bed, But Yutu exceeded expectations. leaving their children’s beds and their refrig- year to the recommended $36 million. Its 180-mph sustained winds with gusts erator. They drove to what was left of the Madam Chair, I ask my colleagues over 200 mph broke the National Weather house of her mother, Rufina Angui, in for their support of my amendment and Service’s wind instruments, flipped over con- Chalan Kanoa. of the underlying bill, H.R. 268. The $36 tainers and ripped off thousands of roofs. The U.S. military built the house out of million I am requesting, by adding $16 Families hid beneath cabinets, under beds wood and tin 30 years ago after Typhoon Kim million to the $20 million already in and inside bathrooms to stay safe. Even el- destroyed the previous house, Rufina Angui the bill, is what CMS told Chairwoman derly people who had survived countless ty- says. phoons on the islands say they feared for LOWEY’s staff that the Marianas can Angui was 27 then. Now 57, it’s the first their lives. One woman was killed by a col- spend this year in the aftermath of Ty- time in her life that she’s been homeless. lapsing building. The heat and the mosquitoes aren’t the only phoon Mangkhut and super Typhoon Igisaiar was in her second-floor apartment Yutu. challenge—the lack of power means she can’t during the storm, watching roofs flying off use the breathing machine she relies on to her neighbors’ homes. She saw one family b 1645 help with her sleep apnea. trying to escape their house, temporarily Angui only recently moved back to the Madam Chair, I include in the blocked by a huge piece of tin that flew onto house and started sleeping in the tent. Dur- RECORD a recent news report, ‘‘From their doorway. As they crawled underneath ing and immediately after the typhoon, she Something to Nothing,’’ published in to get out, Igisaiar’s boyfriend went down- stayed at her brother’s house, which is con- stairs to urge them to hide in their apart- the Honolulu Civil Beat. crete, while Igisaiar and her boyfriend tried ment. to fix up the Chalan Kanoa house. ‘FROM SOMETHING TO NOTHING’: LIFE IN By the time the sun rose, Igisaiar says sev- It was too dangerous to sleep inside the SAIPAN AFTER SUPER TYPHOON YUTU eral neighbors were sheltering with her, her broken house at first, so Igisaiar and her (By Anita Hofschneider) boyfriend and four children. boyfriend lay pallets outside and secured a The storm damaged so many public schools tarp over them to block the rain. Igisaiar’s CHALAN KANOA, SAIPAN.—Elkanah Igisaiar that students didn’t have classes for more boyfriend, a construction worker, missed watches her daughter climb onto an old car than a month and still only have half-days. work for three weeks to help clean up. They and lift herself up onto the branches of a The tourism-based economy came to a stand- stacked plywood, tin and debris in separate tree. It’s late afternoon on the Wednesday still, with fewer than 6,000 visitors in Novem- before Christmas and Igisaiar is sitting in a piles along the roadside. ber, down from 48,000 the previous year. Even though there were shelters available, plastic chair outside at her family’s com- Two months later, debris has been cleared they slept outside and cleaned. They worried pound in this tiny village in southern from many villages and the economy is re- about missing their FEMA inspection if they Saipan. bounding. It’s once again common to see weren’t around. Plus, who would fix up what The cluster of homes down the street from tourists on the sidewalks and their bubble- was left of the house if they weren’t there? the island’s cathedral is where her family gum-colored convertible rental cars on the has lived for generations. But increasingly Igisaiar realized fixing roads. the house was an impossible task. The mold But since Super Typhoon Yutu blew But on the southern side of Saipan and made her sick—it started with a cough but through her neighborhood in October, her throughout the neighboring island of Tinian, progressed to a sinus infection until she mother’s house is uninhabitable—and their families are still sifting through the wreck- street is now a cluster of tents. couldn’t hear or smell well. age of their lives, sleeping outdoors and When Angui saw her three weeks after the ‘‘Most of us are not really ready to talk waiting for the electricity to be turned back about the storm,’’ says Igisaiar, 27. ‘‘We are storm, her daughter was so weak that she on. The storm destroyed or severely damaged was having a hard time breathing. Igisaiar just kind of in disbelief that we went from more than 5,000 houses, some of which were something to nothing.’’ didn’t want to leave her kids, but Angui con- home to multiple families. vinced her to go to the hospital. Two months after the worst storm to hit And unlike disasters on the U.S. mainland, the U.S. since 1935, thousands of people like victims can’t just drive to the next county EXACERBATING POVERTY Igisaiar are still sleeping in tents or out- to find another place to live. The first 24 hours after the storm, no one doors. They’re waiting for electricity to go There aren’t enough undamaged units on went to the emergency room of the hospital back on. And they are wondering how they’ll the islands of Saipan and Tinian to house ev- on Saipan. And then suddenly the ER was afford to rebuild their homes even if they are eryone who has been displaced. Instead of flooded with twice as many patients as on a lucky enough to get some federal aid. handing out rental subsidies like they did normal day—so many that there weren’t Despite the severity of the storm, there’s after Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Flor- enough beds in the ER. been little news media coverage of what life ence, federal disaster responders have passed The flow of injuries has slowed over the is like in its aftermath. The islands are thou- out more than 1,700 tents along with mili- past two months but hospital officials say sands of miles away from the mainland U.S. tary rations. that the disaster has illuminated the major and the storm had only one reported cas- ‘‘When you’ve been hit like this, things get gaps in health care coverage. Temporary ualty. real primal real fast and we understand that clinics set up in devastated villages revealed But the low death toll belies how dras- so our objective is to provide a safe and sani- that nearly half of patients were uninsurable tically Yutu continues to affect thousands of tary living arrangement,’’ says Victor Inge, because they were guest workers, undocu- people. a FEMA spokesman based on Saipan. mented immigrants or citizens of Pacific is- Before Yutu, there were fewer than 100 The housing shortage is so severe that land nations who are ineligible for Medicaid. homeless people sleeping outdoors on the is- FEMA is calling families and offering to buy Esther Muna, the CEO of the local public land of Saipan, the capital of the U.S. Com- them plane tickets out of the islands. So far, hospital, says she’s currently most worried monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 29 households have taken advantage of the about mental illnesses. She’s seen patients Despite widespread poverty—more than half program and have booked tickets to Hawaii with post-traumatic stress disorder and de- of the community was below the U.S. pov- and other states. pression and says there’s been a spate of re- erty line and the median income was $19,201 But even though more than 3,600 people are cent suicides. in 2016—it was rare to see people living in eligible to leave, the vast majority are Food safety is another concern. Common- tents. choosing to stay. Igisaiar’s family is Caro- wealth officials say they had just reached

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.096 H16JAPT1 H658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 their goal of providing 24-hour water to all see Medicaid run out. Unlike States, ment. With the block grant, there is no villages on Saipan in September, and storm territories have finite pools of Med- reserve, as with SNAP. When disaster damage has set them back again. icaid funding, and the Centers for strikes, not only is money used up fast- Many locals say that the U.S. govern- er than planned on the front end, fu- ment’s response to Yutu is much better than Medicare and Medicaid Services esti- it was for Soudelor, another powerful storm mates the Northern Marianas needs $36 ture costs also rise until families get that hit Saipan three years ago. million to maintain care for Medicaid back on their feet. But a speedy recovery is hindered by the patients, up from $20 million, which we Madam Chair, I have no official pro- islands’ distance from the rest of the U.S. provided in the underlying bill. jection of the ongoing costs, because The Mariana Islands are at least an eight- Mr. SABLAN’s amendment would pro- Agriculture employees are furloughed. hour flight from Hawaii, not including a stop vide that additional $16 million. We But just before the lights went out, my in Guam. Disaster responders have to ship in have an obligation to help Americans staff learned that about 20 percent of everything from concrete poles to tents, the people who received food assistance lumber, tin, wire, transformers, even screws. in Middletown, , and, yes, It’s even harder to reach the island of the Northern Marianas access Medicaid right after the storm were expected to Tinian, which is between Guam and Saipan as well, especially when they need it remain eligible. and home to about 3,500 people, similar to the most. If these projections hold true, total the island of Lanai in Hawaii. Madam Chair, I strongly support the caseload will double from 3,000 house- The entire island was engulfed by the eye amendment. holds to 6,000 households. The $15 mil- of the storm. At the commuter airport on Mr. SABLAN. Madam Chair, I have lion in my amendment will provide a Saipan that facilitates flights to Tinian, air- no further statements to make. I ask little over 6 months of funding for planes were destroyed, preventing travel for those newly eligible households until days. Passengers now buy tickets from a for support of my amendment and the underlying bill, H.R. 268, and I yield their incomes can recover. makeshift airport building made out of con- If $15 million proves too generous, tainers and tents. back the balance of my time. Staff of the Tinian Health Center, an out- The Acting CHAIR. The question is which I very much doubt, the Sec- post of the public hospital, hid in the radi- on the amendment offered by the gen- retary has authority to grant only as ology room to survive the storm. Ninety per- tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- much as needed to respond to the dis- cent of the 35-member staff lost their homes, lands (Mr. SABLAN). aster caused by Typhoon Mangkhut Muna says. The amendment was agreed to. and Super Typhoon Yutu. I ask my col- THINGS COULD BE WORSE AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. SABLAN leagues for their support of my amend- Things have been a lot easier ever since The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ment and of H.R. 268. Madam Chair, again, because the Igisaiar got back from the ER. She wishes to consider amendment No. 14 printed she remembered the name of the doctor who Marianas is not part of SNAP, there is in part B of House Report 116–2. helped her and got her family a tent to sleep no contingency funding to absorb the Mr. SABLAN. Madam Chair, I have in. costs of this disaster. With more fami- an amendment at the desk. Sleeping inside the tent is a huge improve- lies eligible for assistance, unless we ment over sleeping under the tarp, even The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will make more funds available, benefits though it’s hot during the day. designate the amendment. Life now consists of waiting. Waiting until The text of the amendment is as fol- will have to be cut across the board. That is not a right way to respond FEMA tells her mother and aunt how much lows: money they qualify for, waiting until they when people are trying to put their can figure out what to do with the house and Page 6, line 13, insert ‘‘(increased by $15,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. lives back together so they can support how much it will cost to rebuild it. themselves and their families again. She’s thought about selling her families’ The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Madam Chair, I ask my colleagues to goats—they have seven, with names like Olaf House Resolution 43, the gentleman support my amendment making an- and Elsa. But she wants to keep them be- from the Northern Mariana Islands cause her kids love them. Plus, in Carolinian other $15 million available so these (Mr. SABLAN) and a Member opposed families have enough food. I urge your culture you’re supposed to value gifts more each will control 5 minutes. than things you buy. support for the underlying bill as well, She thought about applying to FEMA for The Chair recognizes the gentleman and I yield back the balance of my funds to make up for losing their cell phones from the Northern Mariana Islands. time. and appliances when their apartment flooded Mr. SABLAN. Madam Chair, my sec- The Acting CHAIR. The question is during the typhoon. But she decided against ond amendment to this Supplemental on the amendment offered by the gen- it. Appropriations Act increases emer- tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- ‘‘For me, those are nothing,’’ she says. gency food assistance for the Marianas. ‘‘There are other people that just totally lost lands (Mr. SABLAN). As I explained earlier, our islands The amendment was agreed to. everything so why not give it to the people were struck by not one, but two ty- that need it the most?’’ AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MISS She did apply for money from the Red phoons last year, one right after an- GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N OF PUERTO RICO Cross and used the $750 to buy school sup- other—Typhoon Mangkhut and Super The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order plies and clothes for her kids. Typhoon Yutu, the second most power- to consider amendment No. 15 printed Every morning, she goes to buy ice so that ful storm ever in U.S. history. in part B of House Report 116–2. her kids can have cold water. She spends the Within the first 30 days after Yutu, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto day watching her children and helping her our local food stamp program had in- Rico. Madam Chair, I rise as the des- mom. They have even started volunteering curred costs of $10.2 million. That ignee of the gentlewoman from Amer- at Empty Vessel, a Christian social service money helped families replace the food organization that hands out clothes to those ican Samoa (Mrs. RADEWAGEN), and I in need. they lost in the storms when their have an amendment at the desk. Angui says she’s tired of eating canned homes lost roofs and water poured in The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will goods, but the family knows it’s lucky to and electricity and refrigeration were designate the amendment. have food stamps. cut off. The text of the amendment is as fol- ‘‘We’re not hungry,’’ Angui says. Over 40,000 people, out of our total lows: Mr. SABLAN. Madam Chair, I yield 1 population of 54,000, received help in Page 5, line 23, insert ‘‘(increased by minute to the gentlewoman from Con- that first month, according to the De- $5,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. necticut (Ms. DELAURO). partment of Agriculture’s Food and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Ms. DELAURO. Madam Chair, I rise Nutrition Service. H.R. 268 replaces House Resolution 43, the gentlewoman in support of Mr. SABLAN’s amendment. that first month’s expenditure with an from Puerto Rico (Miss GONZA´ LEZ- As chair of the Labor, Health and appropriation of $10.2 million. COLO´ N) and a Member opposed each will Human Services and Education Appro- I thank Chair LOWEY for recognizing control 5 minutes. priations Subcommittee, I believe we the need, but beyond that first month The Chair recognizes the gentle- must ensure Americans can access of emergency, more is needed. woman from Puerto Rico. vital health programs, especially in The Marianas is not part of the Sup- Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto times of dire need. plemental Nutrition Assistance Pro- Rico. Madam Chair, today, I rise to Yet, after terrible typhoons, Ameri- gram, SNAP. Instead, we receive a offer an amendment to increase the nu- cans in the Northern Marianas could block grant from the Federal Govern- tritional assistance funding amount of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.032 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H659 the bill by $5 million so the bill can in- [Roll No. 37] Davidson (OH) Joyce (PA) Rogers (KY) clude American Samoa in the emer- Davis, Rodney Katko Rose, John W. AYES—230 DesJarlais Kelly (MS) Rouzer gency appropriation due to the damage Adams Garcı´a (IL) Norton Duffy Kelly (PA) Roy caused by Cyclone Gita in February of Aguilar Garcia (TX) O’Halleran Duncan Kim Rutherford last year. Allred Golden Ocasio-Cortez Dunn King (IA) Scalise Emmer King (NY) The 100 mile-per-hour winds of Cy- Amash Gomez Omar Schweikert Axne Gonzalez (TX) Pallone Estes Kinzinger Scott, Austin clone Gita wiped out an entire growing Barraga´ n Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n Panetta Ferguson Kustoff (TN) Shimkus season for the American Samoan peo- Bass (PR) Pappas Fleischmann LaHood Simpson Beatty Gottheimer Pascrell Flores Lamb Slotkin ple, a rural community that largely de- Fortenberry Lamborn pends on subsistence farming. Staple Bera Green (TX) Perlmutter Smith (MO) Beyer Grijalva Peters Foxx (NC) Latta Smith (NE) Fulcher Lesko crops of bananas, breadfruit, and taro Bishop (GA) Haaland Phillips Smith (NJ) Gaetz Long were lost wholesale, which led to an Blumenauer Harder (CA) Pingree Smucker Gallagher Loudermilk Blunt Rochester Hastings Plaskett Spano enormous drain on the islands’ small Gianforte Lucas Bonamici Hayes Pocan Stauber Gibbs Luetkemeyer nutritional assistance grant. Boyle, Brendan Heck Porter Stefanik Gohmert Marchant These funds are vital to sustain the F. Higgins (NY) Pressley Steil Gonzalez (OH) Marshall Brown (MD) Hill (CA) Price (NC) Steube basic local population and help fulfill Gooden McCarthy Brownley (CA) Himes Quigley the basic nutritional assistance needs Gosar McCaul Stewart Bustos Horsford Raskin Granger McClintock Stivers of the American Samoan population. Butterfield Houlahan Rice (NY) Graves (GA) McHenry Taylor By approving this amendment, approxi- Carbajal Hoyer Richmond Thompson (PA) ´ Graves (LA) McKinley Cardenas Huffman Rose (NY) Thornberry mately 6,000 people in the territory will Carson (IN) Jackson Lee Graves (MO) Meadows benefit and will have greater access to Rouda Green (TN) Meuser Timmons Cartwright Jayapal Roybal-Allard Tipton food security. Case Jeffries Griffith Miller Ruiz Grothman Mitchell Turner Madam Chair, I believe that includ- Casten (IL) Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger Upton Castor (FL) Johnson (TX) Guest Moolenaar Rush Van Drew ing American Samoa in the disaster Castro (TX) Kaptur Guthrie Mooney (WV) Ryan Wagner Chu, Judy Keating Hagedorn Mullin bill will do what the people need there. Sablan Walberg Cicilline Kelly (IL) Harris Newhouse I ask for your support for this emer- Sa´ nchez Walden Cisneros Kennedy Hartzler Norman Sarbanes Walker gency provision to benefit the people of Clark (MA) Khanna Hern, Kevin Nunes Scanlon Walorski American Samoa, on behalf of Con- Clarke (NY) Kildee Herrera Beutler Olson Schakowsky Waltz Clay Kilmer Hice (GA) Palazzo gresswoman AMATA RADEWAGEN. Schiff Watkins Cleaver Kind Higgins (LA) Palmer Schneider Weber (TX) Madam Chair, I yield back the bal- Clyburn Kirkpatrick Hill (AR) Pence Schrader Webster (FL) ance of my time. Cohen Krishnamoorthi Holding Perry Schrier Connolly Kuster (NH) Hollingsworth Peterson Wenstrup The Acting CHAIR. The question is Scott (VA) Cooper Langevin Horn, Kendra S. Posey Westerman on the amendment offered by the gen- Scott, David Correa Larsen (WA) Hudson Ratcliffe Williams Serrano tlewoman from Puerto Rico (Miss Costa Larson (CT) Huizenga Reed Wilson (SC) GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N). Courtney Lawrence Sewell (AL) Hunter Reschenthaler Wittman Shalala Womack The amendment was agreed to. Cox (CA) Lawson (FL) Hurd (TX) Rice (SC) Craig Lee (CA) Sherman Johnson (LA) Riggleman Woodall VACATING DEMAND FOR RECORDED VOTE ON Crist Lee (NV) Sherrill Johnson (OH) Roby Wright AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. STEWART Crow Levin (CA) Sires Johnson (SD) Rodgers (WA) Yoho Smith (WA) Jordan Roe, David P. Young Mr. STEWART. Madam Chair, I ask Cuellar Levin (MI) Cummings Lewis Soto Joyce (OH) Rogers (AL) Zeldin unanimous consent that the request for Spanberger Davids (KS) Lieu, Ted NOT VOTING—12 a recorded vote on my amendment be Davis (CA) Lipinski Speier withdrawn to the end that the Chair Davis, Danny K. Loebsack Stanton Jones Mast Rooney (FL) Dean Lofgren Stevens LaMalfa McEachin San Nicolas put the question de novo. DeFazio Lowenthal Suozzi Marino Payne Sensenbrenner The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will re- DeGette Lowey Swalwell (CA) Massie Radewagen Wilson (FL) designate the amendment. DeLauro Luja´ n Takano DelBene Luria Thompson (CA) b 1726 The Clerk redesignated the amend- Delgado Lynch Thompson (MS) ment. Demings Malinowski Titus Mr. PENCE, Ms. SLOTKIN, Messrs. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection DeSaulnier Maloney, Tlaib CRAWFORD, UPTON, McKINLEY, and Tonko to the request of the gentleman from Deutch Carolyn B. Ms. GRANGER changed their vote Diaz-Balart Maloney, Sean Torres (CA) Utah? Dingell Matsui Torres Small from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ There was no objection. Doggett McAdams (NM) So the amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Doyle, Michael McBath Trahan The result of the vote was announced F. McCollum Trone on the amendment offered by the gen- Engel McGovern Underwood as above recorded. tleman from Utah (Mr. STEWART). Escobar McNerney Vargas The Acting CHAIR. There being no The amendment was agreed to. Eshoo Meeks Veasey further amendments, the Committee Espaillat Meng Vela rises. AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. MCGOVERN Evans Moore Vela´ zquez Accordingly, the Committee rose; The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Finkenauer Morelle Visclosky Fitzpatrick Moulton Wasserman and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. clause 6 of rule XVIII, the unfinished Fletcher Mucarsel-Powell Schultz DEGETTE) having assumed the chair, business is the demand for a recorded Foster Murphy Waters Ms. PLASKETT, Acting Chair of the vote on amendment No. 2 printed in Frankel Nadler Watson Coleman Committee of the Whole House on the part B of House Report 116–2 offered by Fudge Napolitano Welch Gabbard Neal Wexton state of the Union, reported that that the gentleman from Massachusetts Gallego Neguse Wild Committee, having had under consider- (Mr. MCGOVERN) on which further pro- Garamendi Norcross Yarmuth ation the bill (H.R. 268) making supple- ceedings were postponed and on which NOES—197 mental appropriations for the fiscal the ayes prevailed by voice vote. year ending September 30, 2019, and for The Clerk will redesignate the Abraham Bishop (UT) Carter (TX) Aderholt Bost Chabot other purposes, and, pursuant to House amendment. Allen Brady Cheney Resolution 43, she reported the bill, as Amodei Brindisi Cline The Clerk redesignated the amend- amended by that resolution, back to ment. Armstrong Brooks (AL) Cloud Arrington Brooks (IN) Cole the House with sundry further amend- RECORDED VOTE Babin Buchanan Collins (GA) ments adopted in the Committee of the The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bacon Buck Collins (NY) Baird Bucshon Comer Whole. has been demanded. Balderson Budd Conaway The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under A recorded vote was ordered. Banks Burchett Cook the rule, the previous question is or- The vote was taken by electronic de- Barr Burgess Crawford dered. Bergman Byrne Crenshaw vice, and there were—ayes 230, noes 197, Biggs Calvert Cunningham Is a separate vote demanded on any not voting 12, as follows: Bilirakis Carter (GA) Curtis further amendment reported from the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.102 H16JAPT1 H660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Committee of the Whole? If not, the I have sheriff’s deputies who are December is the President’s wall Chair will put them en gros. homeless, but they are still working. money. The amendments were agreed to. They are still performing their duties. So, to use this MTR to further delay The SPEAKER pro tempore. The They are still protecting and serving the government, this doesn’t make any question is on the engrossment and the people. You would like to think sense to me at all, because this pack- third reading of the bill. that Congress could follow their exam- age being delayed is unconscionable. The bill was ordered to be engrossed ple. Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I and read a third time, and was read the Madam Speaker, the people of Amer- urge my colleagues to oppose the mo- third time. ica have lost a great deal of faith in tion to recommit, and I yield back the MOTION TO RECOMMIT their government over the years. But balance of my time. Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I have a the one thing that they still believe in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without motion to recommit at the desk. is that when a disaster strikes, their objection, the previous question is or- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the government will come to their aid. And dered on the motion to recommit. gentleman opposed to the bill? now we are letting them down on even Mr. DUNN. Yes, in its current form. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that simple promise. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recom- I won’t allow the people of north question is on the motion to recommit. mit. Florida, suffering after Hurricane Mi- The question was taken; and the The Clerk read as follows: chael, to be used as political pawns Speaker pro tempore announced that Mr. Dunn moves to recommit the bill H.R. against the President. That is why I the noes appeared to have it. 268 to the Committee on Appropriations with urge all Members of this House to sup- RECORDED VOTE instructions to report the same back to the port the motion to recommit. We can Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I de- House forthwith with the following amend- remove the bitterly divisive part of mand a recorded vote. ment: this bill and pass a truly bipartisan, Strike title XII. A recorded vote was ordered. compassionate bill that provides ur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- gently needed relief to millions of peo- ant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- tleman from Florida is recognized for 5 ple across all of our Nation and our ter- minute vote on the motion to recom- minutes. ritories, who are desperate for that re- Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, this mo- mit will be followed by a 5-minute vote lief. After we address this disaster, we on the passage of the bill. tion to recommit strikes title 12 from can work on a compromise to address the bill, H.R. 268. This was inserted by This is a 5-minute vote. border security and reopen the rest of The vote was taken by electronic de- Democratic leadership at the eleventh the government. hour today. Title 12 is a continuing res- vice, and there were—ayes 193, noes 231, Madam Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote not voting 9, as follows: olution, meaning it will never be taken on the motion to recommit, and I yield [Roll No. 38] up or passed by the Senate; it will back the balance of my time. never be signed by the President. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise AYES—193 Three months ago, Hurricane Mi- in opposition to the motion to recom- Abraham Fleischmann Loudermilk chael devastated north Florida, Geor- mit. Aderholt Flores Lucas gia, and Alabama. Five months ago, Allen Fortenberry Luetkemeyer The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Amash Foxx (NC) Marchant Hurricane Florence caused severe dam- tlewoman from New York is recognized Amodei Fulcher Marshall age in all of the Carolinas. Wildfires in for 5 minutes. Armstrong Gaetz McCarthy California, all fall long, caused billions Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, in Arrington Gallagher McCaul of dollars in damage and took almost Babin Gianforte McClintock fact, I am not even sure I heard cor- Bacon Gibbs McHenry 100 lives. Typhoons and volcanos in Ha- rectly. Trump, the President, opposes Baird Gohmert McKinley waii and the American trust territories the dollar amount in the bill because Balderson Gonzalez (OH) Meadows Banks Gooden Meuser also caused savage destruction. Dis- the only emergency is building the aster victims across the Nation are in Barr Gosar Miller wall? Did I hear that correctly, my Bergman Granger Mitchell dire need of our help right now. friends? Biggs Graves (GA) Moolenaar Today, we will be voting on a bill Bilirakis Graves (LA) Mooney (WV) Madam Speaker, this shutdown, that we had been told would be a stand- Bishop (UT) Graves (MO) Mullin frankly, has gone on long enough. Per- alone emergency funding bill, address- Bost Green (TN) Newhouse haps, my good friends don’t know the Brady Griffith Norman ing only the 2018 disasters, people who are suffering, who are liv- Brooks (AL) Grothman Nunes unencumbered by hot button, divisive Brooks (IN) Guest Olson ing paycheck to paycheck and who issues. Unfortunately, we are voting on Buchanan Guthrie Palazzo have to worry about taking care of Buck Hagedorn Palmer a very different bill. House Democrat Bucshon Harris Pence leadership pulled a bait-and-switch at their kids. It is really puzzling to me that a statement like that is being Budd Hartzler Perry the last minute and made this other- Burchett Hern, Kevin Posey wise good bill into an attack on Presi- made tonight. Burgess Herrera Beutler Ratcliffe My friends, this shutdown has gone Byrne Hice (GA) Reed dent Trump. on long enough. This motion to recom- Calvert Higgins (LA) Reschenthaler Madam Speaker, my people at home Carter (GA) Hill (AR) Rice (SC) are hurting. I worked hard on this bill. mit would only further prolong the Carter (TX) Holding Riggleman I truly believed that we were having a shutdown and the suffering and the Chabot Hollingsworth Roby people who are really victims of this Cheney Hudson Rodgers (WA) good faith conversation on how to help Cline Huizenga Roe, David P. suffering victims all across our Nation. action. Cloud Hunter Rogers (AL) Instead, House Democrats chose to The bill we are voting on today is Cole Hurd (TX) Rogers (KY) play political games rather than help very similar to the same package that Collins (GA) Johnson (LA) Rose, John W. my Republican colleagues voted on Collins (NY) Johnson (OH) Rouzer our victims. They knew full well, when Comer Johnson (SD) Roy they inserted this poison pill con- back on December 21. Conaway Jordan Rutherford tinuing resolution at the eleventh H.R. 268 provides disaster relief to Cook Joyce (OH) Scalise hour, that they doomed any chance of those communities affected by hurri- Crawford Joyce (PA) Schweikert canes, wildfires, typhoons, other nat- Crenshaw Katko Scott, Austin this bill passing the Senate, and yet Curtis Kelly (MS) Shimkus they did just that. It is now dead on ar- ural disasters, and it funds the entire Davidson (OH) Kelly (PA) Simpson rival in the Senate. government through February 8. In Davis, Rodney King (IA) Smith (MO) I have people back home, in my dis- fact, this package provides even more DesJarlais King (NY) Smith (NE) Diaz-Balart Kinzinger Smith (NJ) trict, sleeping in tents, in the cold, in relief to those disaster-affected com- Duffy Kustoff (TN) Smucker the rain, because FEMA housing has munities following the adoption of the Duncan LaHood Spano not yet arrived. bipartisan and Republican amendments Dunn LaMalfa Stauber I lost two hospitals. One was a level here today. The only component that is Emmer Lamborn Stefanik Estes Latta Steil two trauma center. That has never not in this package that my friends on Ferguson Lesko Steube happened in the history of the country. the other side of the aisle voted for in Fitzpatrick Long Stewart

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Stivers Walden Wilson (SC) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Speier Tonko Vela´ zquez Taylor Walker Wittman The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Stanton Torres (CA) Visclosky Thompson (PA) Walorski Womack Stefanik Torres Small Wasserman Thornberry Waltz Woodall the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Stevens (NM) Schultz Timmons Watkins Wright ing. Suozzi Trahan Waters Tipton Weber (TX) Yoho Swalwell (CA) Trone Watson Coleman Turner Webster (FL) Young Takano Underwood Welch Upton Wenstrup Zeldin b 1747 Thompson (CA) Van Drew Wexton Thompson (MS) Vargas Wagner Westerman Wild Mr. LAMB changed his vote from Titus Veasey Walberg Williams Yarmuth ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Tlaib Vela NOES—231 So the motion to recommit was re- NAYS—187 jected. Adams Garcia (TX) Norcross Abraham Gohmert Olson Aguilar Golden O’Halleran The result of the vote was announced Aderholt Gonzalez (OH) Palazzo Allred Gomez Ocasio-Cortez as above recorded. Allen Gooden Palmer Axne Gonzalez (TX) Omar The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Amash Gosar Pence Amodei Granger Barraga´ n Gottheimer Pallone question is on the passage of the bill. Perry Bass Green (TX) Panetta Armstrong Graves (GA) Posey Pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the Arrington Graves (LA) Beatty Grijalva Pappas Ratcliffe Babin Graves (MO) Bera Haaland Pascrell yeas and nays are ordered. Reed Bacon Green (TN) Beyer Harder (CA) Perlmutter This is a 5-minute vote. Reschenthaler Baird Griffith Rice (SC) Bishop (GA) Hastings Peters The vote was taken by electronic de- Balderson Grothman Riggleman Blumenauer Hayes Peterson Banks Guest vice, and there were—yeas 237, nays Roby Blunt Rochester Heck Phillips Barr Guthrie 187, not voting 9, as follows: Rodgers (WA) Bonamici Higgins (NY) Pingree Bergman Hagedorn Roe, David P. Boyle, Brendan Hill (CA) Pocan [Roll No. 39] Biggs Harris Rogers (AL) F. Himes Porter YEAS—237 Bilirakis Hartzler Brindisi Horn, Kendra S. Pressley Bishop (UT) Hern, Kevin Rogers (KY) Brown (MD) Horsford Price (NC) Adams Fitzpatrick Maloney, Bost Hice (GA) Rose, John W. Brownley (CA) Houlahan Quigley Aguilar Fletcher Carolyn B. Brady Higgins (LA) Rouzer Allred Foster Maloney, Sean Bustos Hoyer Raskin Brooks (AL) Hill (AR) Roy Axne Frankel Matsui Butterfield Huffman Rice (NY) Brooks (IN) Holding Rutherford Barraga´ n Fudge McAdams Carbajal Jackson Lee Richmond Buchanan Hollingsworth Scalise Bass Gabbard McBath Schweikert Ca´ rdenas Jayapal Rose (NY) Buck Hudson Beatty Gallego McCollum Scott, Austin Carson (IN) Jeffries Rouda Bucshon Huizenga Bera Garamendi McEachin Budd Hunter Shimkus Cartwright Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard Beyer Garcı´a (IL) McGovern Burchett Johnson (LA) Simpson Case Johnson (TX) Ruiz Bishop (GA) Garcia (TX) McNerney Burgess Johnson (OH) Smith (MO) Casten (IL) Kaptur Ruppersberger Blumenauer Golden Meeks Byrne Johnson (SD) Smith (NE) Castor (FL) Keating Rush Blunt Rochester Gomez Meng Calvert Jordan Smucker Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Ryan Bonamici Gonzalez (TX) Moore Carter (GA) Joyce (OH) Spano Chu, Judy ´ Boyle, Brendan Gottheimer Kennedy Sanchez Morelle Carter (TX) Joyce (PA) Stauber F. Green (TX) Moulton Cicilline Khanna Sarbanes Chabot Kelly (MS) Steil Brindisi Grijalva Mucarsel-Powell Cisneros Kildee Scanlon Cheney Kelly (PA) Steube Brown (MD) Haaland Murphy Clark (MA) Kilmer Schakowsky Cline King (IA) Stewart Brownley (CA) Harder (CA) Nadler Clarke (NY) Kim Schiff Cloud King (NY) Stivers Bustos Hastings Napolitano Clay Kind Schneider Cole Kinzinger Taylor Cleaver Kirkpatrick Schrader Butterfield Hayes Neal Collins (GA) Kustoff (TN) Carbajal Heck Neguse Thompson (PA) Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Schrier Collins (NY) LaHood Ca´ rdenas Herrera Beutler Norcross Thornberry Cohen Kuster (NH) Scott (VA) Comer LaMalfa Carson (IN) Higgins (NY) O’Halleran Timmons Connolly Lamb Scott, David Conaway Lamborn Cartwright Hill (CA) Ocasio-Cortez Tipton Cooper Langevin Serrano Cook Latta Turner Case Himes Omar Crawford Lesko Correa Larsen (WA) Sewell (AL) Upton Casten (IL) Horn, Kendra S. Pallone Crenshaw Long Costa Larson (CT) Shalala Wagner Castor (FL) Horsford Panetta Curtis Loudermilk Courtney Lawrence Sherman Walberg Castro (TX) Houlahan Pappas Davidson (OH) Lucas Cox (CA) Lawson (FL) Sherrill Walden Cicilline Hoyer Pascrell Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Craig Walker Lee (CA) Sires Cisneros Huffman Perlmutter DesJarlais Marchant Crist Lee (NV) Slotkin Clark (MA) Hurd (TX) Peters Diaz-Balart Marshall Walorski Crow Levin (CA) Smith (WA) Clarke (NY) Jackson Lee Peterson Duffy McCarthy Waltz Cuellar Levin (MI) Soto Clay Jayapal Phillips Duncan McCaul Watkins Cummings Lewis Spanberger Cleaver Jeffries Pingree Dunn McClintock Weber (TX) Cunningham Lieu, Ted Speier Clyburn Johnson (GA) Pocan Emmer McHenry Webster (FL) Davids (KS) Lipinski Stanton Cohen Johnson (TX) Porter Estes McKinley Wenstrup Davis (CA) Loebsack Stevens Connolly Kaptur Pressley Ferguson Meadows Westerman Davis, Danny K. Lofgren Suozzi Cooper Katko Price (NC) Fleischmann Meuser Williams Dean Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) Correa Keating Quigley Flores Miller Wilson (SC) Costa Kelly (IL) Raskin DeFazio Lowey Takano Fortenberry Mitchell Wittman Courtney Kennedy Rice (NY) DeGette Luja´ n Thompson (CA) Foxx (NC) Moolenaar Womack Cox (CA) Khanna Richmond DeLauro Luria Fulcher Mooney (WV) Woodall Thompson (MS) Craig Kildee Rose (NY) DelBene Lynch Titus Gaetz Mullin Wright Crist Kilmer Rouda Yoho Delgado Malinowski Tlaib Gallagher Newhouse Crow Kim Roybal-Allard Gianforte Norman Young Demings Maloney, Tonko Cuellar Kind Ruiz Gibbs Nunes Zeldin DeSaulnier Carolyn B. Torres (CA) Cummings Kirkpatrick Ruppersberger Deutch Maloney, Sean Torres Small Cunningham Krishnamoorthi Rush NOT VOTING—9 Dingell Matsui (NM) Davids (KS) Kuster (NH) Ryan Chu, Judy Massie Rooney (FL) Doggett McAdams ´ Trahan Davis (CA) Lamb Sanchez Jones Mast Sensenbrenner Doyle, Michael McBath Trone Davis, Danny K. Langevin Sarbanes Marino Payne Wilson (FL) F. McCollum Underwood Dean Larsen (WA) Scanlon Engel McEachin Van Drew DeFazio Larson (CT) Schakowsky ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Escobar McGovern Vargas DeGette Lawrence Schiff The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Eshoo McNerney Veasey DeLauro Lawson (FL) Schneider the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Espaillat Meeks DelBene Lee (CA) Schrader Vela ing. Evans Meng Vela´ zquez Delgado Lee (NV) Schrier Demings Levin (CA) Scott (VA) Finkenauer Moore Visclosky DeSaulnier Levin (MI) Scott, David b 1754 Fletcher Morelle Wasserman Deutch Lewis Serrano Foster Moulton Schultz So the bill was passed. Frankel Mucarsel-Powell Dingell Lieu, Ted Sewell (AL) The result of the vote was announced Waters Doggett Lipinski Shalala Fudge Murphy Watson Coleman as above recorded. Gabbard Nadler Doyle, Michael Loebsack Sherman Wexton F. Lofgren Sherrill A motion to reconsider was laid on Gallego Napolitano Wild Garamendi Neal Engel Lowenthal Sires the table. Yarmuth Escobar Lowey Slotkin Garcı´a (IL) Neguse Stated against: Eshoo Luja´ n Smith (NJ) Mr. MASSIE. Madam Speaker, for final pas- Espaillat Luria Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—9 Evans Lynch Soto sage of H.R. 268, the Supplemental Appro- Jones Mast Sensenbrenner Finkenauer Malinowski Spanberger priations Act, I am not recorded because I was Marino Payne Welch Massie Rooney (FL) Wilson (FL)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.037 H16JAPT1 H662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 absent on account of attending a U.S. Army Therefore, I have determined that it is migrants in the United States, Representa- Basic Combat Training graduation ceremony. necessary to continue the national tive King stated, ‘‘For everyone who’s a val- Had I been present, I would have voted emergency declared in Executive Order edictorian, there’s another 100 out there who 12947 with respect to foreign terrorists weigh 130 pounds—and they’ve got calves the ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 39. size of cantaloupes because they’re hauling f who threaten to disrupt the Middle 75 pounds of marijuana across the desert.’’; East peace process and to maintain in Whereas on July 20, 2016, in an interview REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- force the sanctions against them to re- with The Washington Post, Representative VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF spond to this threat. King stated, ‘‘The idea of multiculturalism, H.J. RES. 28, FURTHER ADDI- DONALD J. TRUMP. that every culture is equal—that’s not objec- TIONAL CONTINUING APPRO- THE WHITE HOUSE, January 16, 2019. tively true.’’; Whereas on July 18, 2016, in an appearance PRIATIONS ACT, 2019, AND PRO- f VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF on MSNBC, Representative King stated, MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE b 1800 ‘‘Where did any other subgroup of people RULES RAISING A QUESTION OF THE contribute more to civilization [than White people]?’’; Ms. SCANLON, from the Committee PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Whereas on September 18, 2016, on Twitter, on Rules, submitted a privileged report Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I rise to Representative King stated, that ‘‘Cultural (Rept. No. 116–3) on the resolution (H. a question of the privileges of the suicide by demographic transformation must Res. 52) providing for consideration of House and offer a resolution previously end.’’; the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) mak- noticed. Whereas on March 12, 2017, on Twitter, Representative King shared a story about ing further continuing appropriations The SPEAKER pro tempore. The far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders and for fiscal year 2019, and for other pur- Clerk will report the resolution. added, ‘‘We can’t restore our civilization poses, and providing for consideration The Clerk read as follows: with somebody else’s babies.’’; of motions to suspend the rules, which H. RES. 53 Whereas on March 13, 2017, on CNN, Rep- was referred to the House Calendar and Whereas the United States has always been resentative King stated, ‘‘I’d like to see an ordered to be printed. a proud multicultural Nation; America that’s just so homogenous that we look a lot the same’’ and ‘‘There’s been this f Whereas since early in our history our Na- tion has recognized the strength that our di- effort, we’re going to have to replace that CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL versity brings by making our national motto void with somebody else’s babies. That’s the EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO E Pluribus Unum; push to bring in [so] much illegal immigra- TERRORISTS WHO THREATEN TO Whereas on July 13, 2006, on the floor of the tion into America, living in enclaves, refus- House of Representatives, comparing immi- ing to assimilate into the American culture DISRUPT THE and civilization.’’; PEACE PROCESS—MESSAGE grants to livestock, Representative Steve King of stated, ‘‘We could also electrify Whereas on June 12, 2018, Representative FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE this wire with the kind of current that would King retweeted Mark Collett, a self-de- UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 116– not kill somebody, but it would simply be a scribed ‘‘Nazi sympathizer’’; 7) discouragement for them to be fooling Whereas on September 2, 2018, in an inter- around with it. We do that with livestock all view with Unzensuriert, a publication linked The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- to a fascist Austrian political party, Rep- fore the House the following message the time.’’; Whereas on March 8, 2008, in an interview resentative King stated, ‘‘What does this di- from the President of the United with KICD Studios, Representative King versity bring that we don’t already have? States; which was read and, together stated, ‘‘I don’t want to disparage anyone be- Mexican food, Chinese food, those things— with the accompanying papers, referred cause of their race, their ethnicity, their well, that’s fine. But what does it bring that to the Committee on Foreign Affairs name—whatever their religion their father we don’t have that is worth the price? We and ordered to be printed: might have been. . . . I’ll just say this: have a lot of diversity within the U.S. al- When you think about the optics of a Barack ready.’’; To the Congress of the United States: Obama potentially getting elected President Whereas on January 10, 2019, in the New Section 202(d) of the National Emer- of the United States—I mean, what does this York Times, Representative King stated gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides look like to the rest of the world? What does ‘‘White nationalist, White supremacist, for the automatic termination of a na- it look like to the world of Islam?’’; Western civilization—how did that language tional emergency unless, within 90 Whereas on May 21, 2012, while speaking become offensive?’’; with constituents in Pocahontas, Iowa, Rep- Whereas Representative King’s statements days before the anniversary date of its have drawn praise from known White su- declaration, the President publishes in resentative King compared vetting immi- grants to choosing hunting dogs saying, premacists like former Ku Klux Klan leader the Federal Register and transmits to ‘‘You want a good bird dog? You want one David Duke; the Congress a notice stating that the that’s going to be aggressive? Pick the one Whereas Representative King dishonors emergency is to continue in effect be- that’s the friskiest.’’; not only immigrants but every American yond the anniversary date. In accord- Whereas in July 2012, at a tele-townhall, on with his racist and xenophobic rhetoric; and ance with this provision, I have sent to President Barack Obama’s place of birth, Whereas Representative King has failed to the Federal Register for publication the Representative King stated, ‘‘It would have retract his statement and apologize to the been awfully hard to fraudulently file the Members of the House enclosed notice stating that the na- or Americans across the country: Now, tional emergency declared in Executive birth notice of Barack Obama being born in Hawaii and get that into our public libraries therefore, be it Order 12947 of January 23, 1995, with re- and that microfiche they keep of all the Resolved, That— spect to foreign terrorists who threat- newspapers published. That doesn’t mean (1) Representative Steve King of Iowa, by en to disrupt the Middle East peace there aren’t some other explanations on how his despicable conduct, has dishonored him- process, is to continue in effect beyond they might’ve announced that by telegram self and brought discredit to the House and January 23, 2019. from Kenya. The list goes on. But drilling merits the censure of the House for the The crisis with respect to grave acts into that now, even if we could get a defini- same; tive answer and even if it turned out that (2) Representative Steve King of Iowa be of violence committed by foreign ter- censured; rorists who threaten to disrupt the Barack Obama was conclusively not born in America, I don’t think we could get that (3) Representative Steve King of Iowa Middle East peace process that led to case sold between now and November.’’; forthwith present himself in the well of the the declaration of a national emer- Whereas on January 4, 2013, in a press re- House of Representatives for the pronounce- gency on January 23, 1995, has not been lease announcing the introduction of his bill, ment of censure; and resolved. Terrorist groups continue to H.R. 140, Representative King stated, ‘‘The (4) Representative Steve King of Iowa be engage in activities that have the pur- current practice of extending U.S. citizen- censured with the public reading of this reso- pose or effect of threatening the Middle ship to hundreds of thousands of ‘anchor ba- lution by the Speaker. East peace process and that are hostile bies’ must end because it creates a magnet The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- to United States interests in the re- for illegal immigration into our country. olution presents a question of privi- Now is the time to ensure that the laws in lege. gion. Such actions continue to pose an this country do not encourage law break- unusual and extraordinary threat to ing.’’; MOTION TO REFER the national security, foreign policy, Whereas on July 24, 2014, in an interview Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I have and economy of the United States. with Newsmax discussing undocumented im- a motion at the desk.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA7.039 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H663 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. b 1815 Clerk will report the motion. Madam Speaker, I rise today on Reli- STAND FOR LIFE The Clerk read as follows: gious Freedom Day to celebrate the nu- Mr. HOYER moves to refer the resolu- merous faiths that people hold across (Mr. BIGGS asked and was given per- tion to the Committee on Ethics. this great Nation. mission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Today we commemorate the 233rd an- minute and to revise and extend his re- tleman from Maryland is recognized 1 niversary of the passing of a State law marks.) Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, early hour. that has shaped and secured our impor- next week, America marks the dark Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I am tant legacy of religious liberty. On anniversary of the United States Su- moving to refer this resolution to the January 16, 1786, the Virginia General preme Court’s decision of Roe v. Wade. Committee on Ethics. Assembly passed the Virginia Statute Since that date, over 60 million ba- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- of Religious Freedom. The bill, written bies have been aborted. Those babies ance of my time, and I move the pre- by Thomas Jefferson, states: ‘‘All men had no voice to defend themselves. vious question on the motion. shall be free to profess, and by argu- The tide is turning, though. Thanks The previous question was ordered. ment to maintain, their opinions in to President Trump and a pro-life Con- The motion to refer was agreed to. matters of religion.’’ gress the last 2 years, we have contin- A motion to reconsider was laid on Just a few years later, this bill ued to take a stand for life in legisla- the table. served as the inspiration for the First tion, through executive action, and in f Amendment, which affirms our right to the courts. There is much to do to choose and exercise faith without gov- make sure that every baby is protected REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT ernment coercion or retaliation. under our law yet. (Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL asked and Today, Americans from diverse eth- I am especially grateful that Arizona was given permission to address the nic and religious backgrounds remain was recently recognized as the most House for 1 minute.) committed to the values of faith, hon- protective of life in the United States. Ms. MUCARSEL-POWELL. Madam esty, integrity, and patriotism. Thank you to all the officials and advo- Speaker, Daniel Garcia-Barbon has Madam Speaker, our Constitution cates who work tirelessly to make this been an air traffic controller for 10 and laws guarantee Americans the happen. years at Miami International Airport. right not just to believe as they see fit, f It has been his life’s dream to help pas- but to freely exercise their religion. We GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN sengers travel our skies. But last Fri- observe this day in our homes, schools, day Daniel was one of thousands of and houses of worship because we have (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given Floridians who received a pay stub in the freedom and the right to do so. permission to address the House for 1 the amount of zero. He was forced to minute and to revise and extend his re- cancel his 4-year-old’s birthday, and he f marks.) is unsure how much longer he can af- Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, let’s ford to support his family. be clear. The longest shutdown in our DEMOCRATS STAND FOR history is not about border security. Our government is failing our public HUMANITY servants. Both Democrats and Republicans agree I would like to ask this President and (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was we need strong border security; we the Republican Party if they under- given permission to address the House need new technology; we need stronger stand the value of the work that Daniel for 1 minute.) ports of entry; and we need more per- and thousands of other Floridians do to Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, sonnel. keep us safe. I think it is important for us to know But the President is tossing aside We Floridians have weathered many what just happened today. what we agree upon so that he can hit storms, including this shutdown, but Democrats stood on the floor, unani- taxpayers for $5 billion for his wall, we always come together. Just this mously, to open the government. and he is making 800,000 hardworking weekend, I witnessed kindness from an Democrats stood on the floor, unani- Federal employees and contractors, owner of a creole restaurant in the air- mously, to be able to provide for des- and their loved ones, pay an even high- port who was offering lunches to Fed- perate Americans suffering from dev- er price right now. eral employees. astating floods, hurricanes, and I have heard from constituents who This shutdown must end. It is prepos- wildfires. should be working as aviation safety terous to punish thousands of Ameri- Yes, we helped our friends in the inspectors to keep our skies safe. In- cans for political gain. The Senate has Northern Mariana Islands for our good stead, one is waiting in the unemploy- a constitutional duty, and it must rein colleague to stand on the floor and to ment office. One cabin safety inspector in this reckless President. have amendments that would provide is struggling to pay for cancer medica- Madam Speaker, today, once again, I Medicaid for his constituents. Demo- tion. Another is negotiating a payment stand here before you to implore the crats stood for the humanity of Ameri- plan for his mother’s care, and his Senate to reopen the government. cans. mother is an 88-year-old veteran living with dementia. Democrats are also standing for our f Let’s end the pain of this shutdown, Coast Guard, members who are on the reopen the government, get Federal HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW front lines everywhere around this Na- workers back on the job and being Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask tion and in our seas stopping drugs and paid. We can work together to unanimous consent that when the saving people. strengthen our borders, and we can House adjourns today, it adjourn to Democrats are simply asking that treat asylum seekers with respect. meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. there be humanity in this Congress, in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. this House, for those who understand f UNDERWOOD). Is there objection to the TSAs are trying to do their job without WHAT WOULD DR. KING SAY? request of the gentleman from Mary- food or gas. (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was land? Democrats are asking for Senator given permission to address the House There was no objection. MCCONNELL to put our bills that were for 1 minute.) f just passed to open the government on Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, on the Senate floor and to act like there is April 3, 1968, the Reverend Martin Lu- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DAY leadership in this Nation, to send them ther King gave what the world didn’t (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania to the President. know would be his final speech. Seven asked and was given permission to ad- Mr. President, sign the bill to open times in that address, Dr. King said, dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the government now and stand for ‘‘But I wouldn’t stop there,’’ as he vise and extend his remarks.) what America is: a nation that cares. spoke of his dreams for a better world.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.114 H16JAPT1 H664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it dreds of thousands of men, women, and Mr. WATKINS. Madam Speaker, is critical that we not forget the many children who will be marching this today, the House came together to pass lessons Dr. King taught us, lessons that week in Washington, D.C., and around H.R. 190, led by my friend and col- emphasize ways to treat our peers and the country through the cold, through league from Kansas’ Big First, Dr. our neighbors with respect, despite our the wet, and, frankly, through the ridi- ROGER MARSHALL. This act helps serv- differences, in order to make the dream cule. ice-disabled, veteran-owned small busi- of a better and more unified tomorrow We don’t march for the recognition ness men and women. possible. or for the headlines. We march on be- The path of the American veteran is That message should resonate today half of the millions of children who tough. So is the path of the small busi- more than ever to my peers in this have had their opportunity to make an ness man. Where those paths intersect Chamber. impact on this world stolen from them. are the people, innovation, and drive I have been thinking of this a lot We don’t march because it is merely that make America the greatest coun- lately, what Dr. King might say if he a political statement. We march be- try in the world. was here with us today, as he might see cause it is right. We march for life. This legislation not only helps vet- the divisive partisanship that lives We must continue to prevent tax- erans but helps us all through eco- among these halls, and I think he payer dollars from being used to end nomic growth and through job cre- would deliver one clear message: We the lives of innocent children here in ation. must unify to make meaningful the United States and around the When an American veteran finds his changes. We must bridge the gaps that globe. or her new mission, identity, and team divide our Nation by working together When an organization prioritizes in a small business, we got your 6. abortion over adoption and creating a to find common good civilly. f It is no secret that division brings culture of life, we must question why HONORING MAJOR JAMES M. pain and disables our capacity to solve our government funds them at all. BROPHY problems. Now more than ever, Madam Speak- As Martin Luther King said in his er, we are called to speak up for those (Mr. DELGADO asked and was given last speech in Tennessee, ‘‘I wouldn’t who cannot for themselves. We must permission to address the House for 1 stop there.’’ all stand firm to defend the sanctity of minute.) life, for the challenge is great and the f Mr. DELGADO. Madam Speaker, cause is noble. today, I rise to honor Major James M. 116TH ANNIVERSARY OF KOREAN Together, we will march in solidarity Brophy, a marine from Staatsburg who AMERICAN DAY for those who have never had the op- lost his life while serving our country (Mr. GOMEZ asked and was given portunity to walk on their own, and, in and was laid to rest this past Friday. permission to address the House for 1 coming days, our voices will be heard Major Brophy was a decorated com- minute and to revise and extend his re- louder than ever. bat veteran who served in Afghanistan marks.) f as well as . He dedicated his life Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise COAST GUARD MISSING FIRST to our Nation, and he was a devoted fa- today on the 116th anniversary of Ko- PAYCHECKS ther, husband, and son. rean American Day, which recognizes This is a tremendous loss to not only (Ms. WILD asked and was given per- the first wave of Korean immigrants his family but to the entire Dutchess mission to address the House for 1 who arrived to the United States on County community, and he serves as minute and to revise and extend her re- January 13, 1903. an example to all of us. marks.) They reached our country in pursuit Ms. WILD. Madam Speaker, last My thoughts and prayers are with his of the American Dream, determined to week, I spoke on this floor about the family and friends, and I offer my sym- secure a better life for themselves and first bill I introduced, a bill to fund our pathy, support, and gratitude for his their families. Coast Guard through this government selfless service to our country. They served as farm workers, wage shutdown. f laborers, and section hands, laying the Incredibly, our Coast Guard is still GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN groundwork for the success of their not being paid. Yesterday was payday, children and future generations to but they got nothing. (Mr. STEIL asked and was given per- come. Just an hour ago, I spoke with Admi- mission to address the House for 1 Today, our Nation is home to nearly ral Charles Ray, Vice Commandant of minute and to revise and extend his re- 2 million Korean Americans who enrich the Coast Guard, who emphasized to marks.) every aspect of American life. They me just how hard this is for young Mr. STEIL. Madam Speaker, I am embody the ideals that define our members of the Coast Guard who have frustrated. For 26 days, critical func- country: hard work, resilience, and not yet accumulated savings. As he tions of the Federal Government have community spirit. said to me, these men and women do been nonoperational. Coastguardsmen I am proud to represent the largest everything we ask of them. All they have not been paid, and there is no end Korean population in the country in ask is that we stand by them. in sight. California’s 34th Congressional Dis- This is no way to treat those who put We must work together to pass a bill, trict, and I am honored to reintroduce their lives on the line in our defense. end the shutdown, and fund security this resolution in the 116th Congress, Members of every branch of our mili- measures at our borders. Put all 435 of recognizing their contribution 116 tary, and the families who serve along- us in a room with no phones, no TV, years after their arrival. side them, need to know that our gov- until the job is done. Please join me in acknowledging the ernment’s commitment to them is un- I came from the private sector. In the generation of Korean Americans—the breakable. private sector, you do not leave until dreamers, the trailblazers, and the vi- Our government has betrayed the the job is done. sionaries—who have realized the Amer- values of service and camaraderie em- Is our job done here in Washington? ican Dream and continue to inspire us bodied by our military families. We Did we end the shutdown? Did we ade- all. need to remember and honor those val- quately fund border security? The an- f ues. That means funding our Coast swer is no, we have not. Guard and ending this crisis right now. House leadership has refused to bring MARCH FOR LIFE f any serious attempt to open the gov- (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given ernment and address critical security permission to address the House for 1 HELPING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL needs to the House floor. Rather than minute and to revise and extend his re- BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN playing political games with govern- marks.) (Mr. WATKINS asked and was given ment funding, let’s work on solutions. Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, it permission to address the House for 1 I am ready to stay here until we get is an honor today to represent hun- minute.) the job done. Let’s get to work.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:46 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.117 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H665 DISASTER RELIEF He was influential in many different share the many successes of education (Mr. MCADAMS asked and was given capital campaigns, including those for choice in this country. permission to address the House for 1 the Carolyn T. High Memorial Library, Yesterday, I introduced a resolution minute.) the Whiteville High School gym- in the House recognizing the impor- tance of school choice the week of Jan- Mr. MCADAMS. Madam Speaker, I nasium, the Angel House Hospice Care rise in support of H.R. 268, the legisla- Center, and many others too numerous uary 20 through January 26. I spent 35 tion that we voted on earlier today to to list. years in business focused on career and provide disaster relief, including relief Jim High was a vital part of Colum- technical education and workforce edu- for my home State of Utah. bus County, and he will be greatly cation. I know the importance of a pre- Specifically, this bill includes money missed. His was a life lived well, and he paratory education, of a K–12 education for the Utah Reclamation Mitigation leaves a great legacy of enrichment to success in the future. and Conservation Commission for crit- that will continue to benefit many. I am the oldest of seven children. My ical environmental work in the Straw- f family struggled. Dad built trucks on the line when he wasn’t laid off, and berry River watershed and part of the APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO Diamond Fork drainage. mom worked at the Salvation Army. I PERMANENT SELECT COM- was the first of my extended family to Last summer, the Dollar Ridge fire MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE burned an area of almost 70,000 acres, ever set foot on a college campus, centered over the Strawberry River wa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The never mind actually graduate. I saw, tershed. This area has been a critical Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- firsthand, the importance of that edu- focal point of the Central Utah Project pointment, pursuant to clause 11 of cation and the skills I could acquire if for almost 40 years. The Central Utah rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the order I put my mind to it. My mom convinced me I could be Project diverts, stores, and delivers of the House of January 3, 2019, of the anything, and, to her credit, I became large quantities of water from numer- following Members of the House to the CEO of a fair-size company devoted to ous Utah rivers to meet the needs of Permanent Select Committee on Intel- workforce education, to helping people central Utah’s citizens. ligence: gain the skills necessary for a career, In cooperation with the Utah Divi- Mr. HIMES, Connecticut Ms. SEWELL, Alabama or to retrain if they lost their jobs. sion of Wildlife Resources and the U.S. My company ran some of the largest Bureau of Reclamation, the mitigation Mr. CARSON, Indiana Ms. SPEIER, California welfare-to-work programs in the coun- commission is working to repair tre- try back when welfare-to-work meant mendous damage to the area, both Mr. QUIGLEY, Illinois Mr. SWALWELL, California going to work. I personally benefitted from the fire itself and subsequent rain from that alternative education when I and runoff events. Mr. CASTRO, Texas Mr. HECK, Washington went to college. Water quality has suffered greatly. As a father of six, I also know that no Money from this legislation will be Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY, New York two kids are alike. Yes, I am the father used to reseed, replant, and set up of six. You would think I would have monitoring stations to better respond Mrs. DEMINGS, Florida Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Illinois learned after being the oldest of seven, to the future mudslide and sediment but I didn’t. We have a blended family. f flows. My oldest is in her 30s, and my young- A portion of the funds will also be b 1830 est is 8 years old. We adopted him from used to begin restoring an area in the NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK Russia 6 years ago. Diamond Fork Canyon that was af- I know that one size of education fected by a second fire. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under does not fit for all children. One of my I also commend my Utah colleague the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- children, my daughter, who is 17 now, Representative CHRIS STEWART for his uary 3, 2019, the gentleman from Michi- attends a virtual academy because amendment to the bill, providing gan (Mr. MITCHELL) is recognized for 60 those who have teenagers know that much-needed funding for fire protec- minutes as the designee of the minor- getting your child up as a teenager tion. ity leader. early in the morning to go to school is f GENERAL LEAVE like running a zoo. It doesn’t go well. Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I So she goes to virtual school, controls HONORING JAMES C. HIGH ask unanimous consent that all Mem- her schedule, controls what classes she (Mr. ROUZER asked and was given bers have 5 legislative days to revise does that day, controls her time, and permission to address the House for 1 and extend their remarks and include learns to manage time like we all have minute and to revise and extend his re- extraneous material on the topic of my to learn as we get older. marks.) Special Order. My youngest son has special needs Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, Co- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that traditional schools have not - lumbus County and many throughout objection to the request of the gen- dled well. He has learning disabilities. North Carolina and beyond are mourn- tleman from Michigan? He has dyslexia and ADHD. It has been ing the passing of Mr. James C. High, There was no objection. suggested I suffer from that as well known to his many friends and col- Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I some days. So we had to find an alter- leagues as Jim. represent Michigan’s 10th Congres- native for him. Luckily, my wife was As the publisher of The News Re- sional District—northern Macomb able to stay home and homeschool him, porter, a family-owned newspaper in County and the Thumb. For us in but not everyone has that choice. Whiteville for 61 years, Mr. High was a Michigan, it is simple. I am from here. Today, we are here to celebrate the strong advocate for a free press and I am co-chair of the Congressional range of choices of education, innova- was highly recognized in the industry School Choice Caucus with Senator tion education, and to encourage that. for making The News Reporter a lead- TIM SCOTT from South Carolina. Today, I would like to start by recognizing one ing community newspaper. a number of Members are gathered here of my colleagues to talk about edu- He has been long admired in the com- on the floor to celebrate all types of cation. I would like to start by recog- munity for his years of dedicated lead- school choice—from traditional public nizing and yielding time to Representa- ership, service to others, and distin- schools, to public charter schools, pub- tive TIM WALBERG from Michigan’s guished contributions to Columbus lic magnet schools, online learning, Seventh District. County. private schools, homeschooling, and I am proud to introduce him. He is a Mr. High’s impact went beyond just more. good friend of mine from Michigan, the newspaper. He helped lead the ef- Every year, National School Choice who also recognizes the importance of fort to create the Committee of 100 to Week offers an opportunity to parents, alternative education, of education op- bring industry and jobs to Columbus educators, and students from around tions in our home State, and I now County. the country to come together and yield to Mr. WALBERG.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.119 H16JAPT1 H666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I ferent in unique ways. They learn dif- side the classroom at a desk to work thank my good friend and colleague ferent. They have different aptitudes independently on projects. Why? Well, from Michigan, and I appreciate the and desires and longings and interests. because I asked too many questions. opportunity to talk about something We had the opportunity to send our That isn’t exactly a learning model we that is extremely important. three children to public school, private would endorse these days. In our Michigan State Constitution, school, and homeschool, and one of our My senior year of high school, I was Article VIII, section 1, it says: ‘‘Reli- children to vocational school, as it was asked to attend one class each semes- gion, morality, and knowledge being called at the time, for a career in tech- ter by the assistant principal, debate necessary to good government and the nical education that changed her life, and public speaking because, again, I happiness of mankind, schools and the literally. asked too many questions, and it was means of education shall forever be en- I thank God for that opportunity. We easier for everybody if I just took couraged.’’ used it, not simply to make choices exams and wrote reports rather than That article—that line was taken and have differences, but to meet those go to class because it was simpler for from the Northwest Ordinance. I think unique educational needs and opportu- the teacher. it showed the wisdom of some of our nities of our kids, and it worked. It See, school choice is not about public Founders of this great Nation, the worked for them. versus private schools. It is not about greatest in the entire world, that they You know something, I so appreciate the school system. That is a false di- understood that education and the my good friend and colleague having chotomy. It is about creating an envi- means of education gave the oppor- this Special Order tonight, because it ronment in which the students’ needs tunity, and, in fact, to a great degree, is a time when we can talk through are met. They are met to gain skills, assured the freedom and opportunity of some of what we would call common- not to meet standards, not to get a Nation and the morality of a Nation sense ideas and values and beliefs, but grades, but to have the skills necessary that understood the wisdom that came too often we forget about it. to be successful in their life. For instance, do parents know their even from the centuries and the ages. Let me give you one quick example I think we would all agree that children’s unique needs, unique abili- before I turn it over to my colleagues. schools should meet the unique edu- ties, unique strengths and weaknesses Aley Minton from Port Huron, part of cational needs of children, wouldn’t better than anyone else? I think the my district, has a story I want to tell. answer is, and that you and I would we? I know my colleague would agree She was skeptical about educational agree, that the overwhelming majority choice until dire circumstances drove with that. And why, then, would we of parents—we can always pick out her to enroll both her sons in a cyber question the fact that there ought to that dysfunctional family, and, sadly, school, not unlike my daughter. be choice? Choice in education, even as we need to work in those areas—but The St. Clair County family’s old we seek choice in our daily lives is the overwhelming majority of parents brick-and-mortar school left them in a what makes America great. have a clear love for their kids, know difficult place by not adapting to the School choice gives parents and chil- their needs, and if given the oppor- special needs for their children. dren the option of allowing the chil- tunity, will make the best choices for She says: ‘‘Our family chose to uti- dren to flourish. That is the intended their educational experience. lize school choice because our youngest goal, isn’t it? Michigan has a variety of I have seen that. I have seen that in son is epileptic and our oldest son is options, and I am grateful for that. It upper-income strata. I have seen that dyslexic.’’ She knows how one son was didn’t always have those same options, in lower-income strata. I have seen struggling academically while the tim- but we do now. that in rural communities. I have seen ing and intensity of his seizures inter- Just 25 years ago, as of this week, that in urban communities. I have seen fered with him regularly going to Michigan struck out on a new oppor- that in suburban communities. Parents school and maintaining full school tunity in the fact of allowing charters, generally want the best for their kids, hours. Her other son with dyslexia was public charters, to take place, and in and that includes education. having a difficult time keeping up with those past 25 years, we have literally So, for us, to support and encourage school work. seen a million students attend Michi- choice, and with that choice, to cer- Now in their sixth year at Michigan gan’s charter schools. Has every char- tainly hold accountable, but nonethe- Connections Academy, the Minton boys ter been perfect or successful? No. But less to encourage choice and for par- are making great strides in their free- overwhelmingly, charters have served ents to make those choices for the best dom to learn how best for them. She Michigan well as a choice, as an option. interest of their kids, I see that as an says: ‘‘When we first started virtual I think of the community—a commu- American way. Having the option to learning, our oldest son was on a sec- nity like Detroit wherein the Detroit choose the learning environment, the ond-grade level in the fifth grade. He is News just, this week, an article was styles of education that works best for now on grade level, being successful’’. written talking about the success there the student, whether it be through Their needs are being met, and, guess of the Detroit Edison Public School charter school, private school, home what, they are happy going to school. Academy; ranked the number one open- education, or traditional public school, Let me take a moment and ask an- enrollment school in the entire city having choices allows students to grow other of my colleagues to join us, Con- when it comes to college enrollment. and find their sweet spot. gressman ANDY BIGGS from Arizona’s Over half of the students in Detroit, a I saw that with my kids, and I want Fifth District. He knows firsthand, great city, now have the opportunity that for all children. So I thank Rep- given his experience with the State, and take the opportunity to attend resentative MITCHELL for encouraging the success with school choice models charter schools, and they are flour- us to think this through during this as Arizona continues to be a national ishing. special National Choice Week and to leader in providing options for parents Michigan has a variety of options double our efforts to say we want kids and their children and for educators. available to our 2.2 million children to be educated, we want to give them I yield to Congressman ANDY BIGGS living in that State, including the op- that choice, we will support that, and, from the Fifth District of Arizona. portunity to attend traditional public in fact, then we will promote quality in Mr. BIGGS. Madam Speaker, I thank schools outside neighborhood bound- education. Representative MITCHELL. I am grate- aries. That is a good thing. Again, it Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I ful for this opportunity to highlight gives choice, meeting the needs of stu- thank the gentleman from Michigan National School Choice Week, which dents. for joining us tonight in talking about will be next week, January 20 through Now, I had choice, like my colleague, school choice, as he sees it. You see, 26. relative to my children. Not all people parents have a choice to give their kids Like many in Congress, I believe the back in the 1980s and mid-1990s, when a chance, in many cases a chance that path to success for our Nation’s youth my children were going to their grade their ZIP code or their learning limita- is through quality education. The best school and high school education op- tions otherwise would limit them from. way to provide quality is to create portunities, had the same choices. Let me give you an example. In K–12 competition in the education market- Each one of my three kids were dif- education, I was regularly placed out- place.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.121 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H667 For decades, students and families and those who are working for school Kendra, now at Howard University, had few options when they went to choice across this country, those who says: choose education for their children. are fighting for policies that benefit Things could have turned out differently if Today, there is a flourishing education students and their families. I didn’t have the opportunity to pursue a dif- marketplace. Some States have erased Today’s youth will be our future ferent educational path when I was younger. school district lines, directly creating leaders in this great Nation, and even Thankfully, my parents were given the op- choice within their traditional public in the world. It is, thusly, imperative tion to exercise school choice, which is, un- school systems. Many others have em- that we provide them with the highest fortunately, not the norm for every student. braced charter schools and duel-enroll- quality education to ensure they have Kendra is right. It should be the ment programs, and still others have the foundation necessary to become norm for every parent and every stu- provided educational savings accounts the leaders we need. dent. for parents and allowed voucher pro- Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I We can’t wait, nor should we, for gov- grams to assist families with offsetting thank Congressman BIGGS for sharing ernment policy to fix it. There should the cost of private school tuition. his experience and background. I really be no Federal policy. I am not here ad- Educational options should meet the appreciate him taking the time this vocating a Federal policy for school variety of unique needs of students. I evening to talk about the importance choice. Rather, I am advocating that am glad to see leaders across the coun- of school choice. we make those options available try understand those needs and pro- As he notes, education should be through sharing information, high- mote policies that provide an abun- measured by skills gained, not by lighting models, encouraging States dance of options. standardized tests, not by grades, but and communities to make sure they Nearly 30 years ago, my wife and I what young people can do as they move are meeting the needs of young people studied the options available to us as through an educational process, begin across America because, as Congress- parents as we went to educate our chil- postsecondary education, and start ca- man BIGGS notes, the future of Amer- dren in Arizona. At that time, there reers. Because long-term, ultimately, ica is those young people. were very few options. I took the re- the assessment is not what a standard- Parents, not Washington bureau- quired general certification test that ized test said; it is what you can get crats—I suggest, not bureaucrats in allowed us to home educate our oldest done in a day and what you can States—know what is best for their children. achieve. children. School systems, educational options, and funding options for that b 1845 Part of that is an exposure to STEM—science, technology—voca- education need to be determined by the As our family and children grew, so tional skills, trades. The reality is we parents, working with their children as did educational choice in Arizona. Our don’t do enough in the education sys- they get older. children are each unique individuals tem to give those choices to young peo- School choice enables communities with varying talents, abilities, and in- ple. In many cases, where they live and local educators to focus upon pre- terests. Homeschooling worked for limits their access to those options. paring young people for the future, some of our children, charter schools I have an example of neighbors of again, rather than preparing them for for others, and, even within the charter mine. Their son wishes to take a voca- standardized tests, grades, or to push schools, different charter schools tional program that is offered in the them into a model. worked for different children. But each school on the other side of the county We need to stop with the whole idea of our children received a quality edu- line. of putting a round peg in a square hole cation that allowed them to flourish Now, ironically, by the way, it is and saying that is the best we can do, and which prepared them for life. closer if he goes there, but because of because America can do better for our Four of our children have graduated the funding limitations in the school young people. from college, the fifth has attended systems, he can’t. Again, we don’t want Ultimately, our number one priority college, and our youngest is in her to limit young people’s choices. We ought to be and needs to be getting freshman year of college. My wife and want to give them options. children, getting kids an effective edu- I are pleased with their successes and In order to make education options cation that will enable them to pursue are deeply appreciative of Arizona’s more available, students, parents, and their lives going forward, whatever ca- liberal school choice policies that school choice advocates must work to- reer path they choose, so they are pre- allow every child an opportunity to gether to get out the information of pared to be successful in this world thrive and grow in a school that is the why it is so important, what difference today. best fit for them. it makes. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Today, in Arizona, there are more Let me give you a couple more exam- ance of my time. than 550 charter schools, with 186,000 ples. f students enrolled in the 2016–2017 Natalie Fenchel testified before the GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN school year. That is an increase of 6,000 Michigan Civil Rights Commission in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under students, or almost 6 percent over the July of 2018 talking about school the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- previous school year, and makes up choice. She says: uary 3, 2019, the gentlewoman from about 17 percent of all of Arizona’s pub- There are a lot of misconceptions about Michigan (Ms. TLAIB) is recognized for lic school students. charter schools. But school choice doesn’t stop with 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- Fenchel said: charter schools in Arizona. We also jority leader. I really got a lot of benefits from going to offer scholarships funded by State tax GENERAL LEAVE a charter school and continue to go through- credits to help make private schools out my college career. Especially with my Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I ask more affordable, as well as education nursing school, I feel so well prepared. unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- savings accounts that help more than She lives in Traverse City, by the tend their remarks and include extra- 5,400 students and their families choose way, northern Michigan. the educational option that is best for neous material on the subject of my them. Traverse City is pretty rural, and charter Special Order. schools really provided a second option for I firmly believe parents and students me. Grand Traverse Academy provided so The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there should be in the driver’s seat when de- many benefits that would be unable to be objection to the request of the gentle- termining which educational path best achieved for rural students that otherwise it woman from Michigan? fits their needs. They can only do this would be difficult. I’m just really grateful I There was no objection. if local, State, and Federal leaders con- went to a charter school. It’s helped me pur- HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ON HIS tinue to reduce involvement in edu- sue my nursing degree. 90TH BIRTHDAY cation decisionmaking. Let me give you one more example I Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise Again, I thank Representative think will kind of tell the story of today to take a moment as we honored MITCHELL and the leaders here today school choice and school options. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on his

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:51 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.123 H16JAPT1 H668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 90th birthday yesterday, and we con- ployees Local 3907, represents EPA ating at less than full capacity so long tinue to honor him throughout this workers who work in the Motor Vehi- as we have an ineffective, ego-driven week and next Monday. cle Emissions Laboratory in Ann President at the helm. During this time, we recognize that Arbor, Michigan. He and his colleagues As Members of Congress, we took an we are in a society that is still riddled are furloughed, meaning they are not oath to put the people of this country with injustices. As Representatives, we working right now and not getting first, to protect their rights, safety, have a duty to lift up those who are their pay. and well-being. That is why we, here in marginalized and work to ensure that For the public, this means they are the House, voted on day one of this we continue a path toward justice for not working on regulations that are Congress, and nearly every day since, every person. No person should ever now lagging because they are not show- to reopen this government. feel less than in the United States of ing up. Their lab certifies fuel effi- The President took a similar oath, America. ciency numbers automakers display and it is time that he honor it because, May we remember his legacy and his when selling cars to ensure that they Madam Speaker, the American people words and recommit to fighting for jus- protect our air quality and abide by deserve better. tice and equality. May we also speak the emission standards. The 400,000 furloughed Federal em- out loudly and unapologetically about So, Madam Speaker, this is reckless ployees deserve better, including the the ills of our society and work every and irresponsible. It is reckless that 6,000 workers in my district, alone, who single day to stay on the right side of MITCH MCCONNELL’s Senate cannot are currently wondering how they are justice. muster up the courage to reopen the going to pay their rent at the first of Madam Speaker, in regard to the government. the month and if they are able to af- government shutdown, I am very pas- Senator MCCONNELL works for the ford simple necessities like childcare sionate about making sure that we put American people. He has been missing and food. They deserve better. a human face to this crisis, so I rise in action during this crisis. He doesn’t b 1900 today, during the 26th day of this reck- work for the President of the United If the President wants to have a real less government shutdown. States; he works for the American peo- conversation about border security, we The real crisis here is the negative ple. I ask him to stand up and do what are ready to have it. We can talk about human impact. In the homes of each of is right for all of us and for our Nation finding a solution to our broken immi- the Federal workers across this Nation, and to open up government. gration system and how to adopt poli- nearly a month without pay. Our Fed- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- cies that extend humanity and compas- eral workers are having to go to pawn tlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. OMAR). sion to migrants and refugees. shops to get cash to live. This is not Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise Every day, families are fleeing vio- right. today to mark the 26th day of what is lence and untold hardships in countries Yes, there is a crisis for the families now the longest running government like , , and Hon- in my district who have corporate pol- shutdown in history, a shutdown which duras. These people are running from luters today in their backyards that do is nothing more than a manufactured situations that are so brutal, that most not have any EPA inspectors moni- crisis designed to distract us from the Americans, thankfully, could not com- toring our air quality. instability and dysfunction that rules prehend, but as a refugee from Soma- Yes, there is a crisis for the families the Trump White House. lia, I do. So I invite the President to who are wondering if their housing as- Trump has orchestrated this shut- engage in a real conversation with Con- sistance will come next month from down because he is looking for someone gress on immigration. HUD. else to blame for the ineffectiveness of If he wants, we can talk about the $2 The shutdown will have a long-last- his administration. He wants to point million the Guatemalan Government ing negative impact on our lives, and it to us here in Congress and claim that paid to D.C. lobbyists and how our gov- must end immediately. we are the reason he is failing to lead ernment is cozying up to corrupt re- Madam Speaker, I would like to take this country. gimes in that country. some time today to share stories about But that blame, Madam Speaker, be- If he is interested, we could also talk residents in Michigan who are im- longs to Trump—and Trump only. He about the U.S. funding and training for pacted directly. singlehandedly forced seven agencies security forces that are in- Gregory Simpkins, who is president to stop their crucial work, work that volved in serious human rights viola- of the American Federation of Govern- impacts the health and safety of every tions and how these policies that we ment Employees Local 778, said four of American. support are forcing people to flee from the union’s TSA employees quit last Soon, millions of people could start their homeland. week and three the week before. Right to go hungry as the government runs If he wants to talk, we are ready to now, TSA employees are deemed essen- out of money to fund nutritional as- talk, but we don’t need a government tial and still going to work but are not sistance through the SNAP program. shutdown to do it. getting paid. Thousands could face eviction and I join the similar calls made by my Ms. Wilson, one of our TSA employ- become homeless as HUD becomes un- colleagues today, and I demand that ees, said the morale is so low she has able to deliver desperately needed the President end his temper tantrum never seen anything like it. With per- housing assistance. and quest for a racist and cynical big sonal budgets stretched, she is afraid Federal courts could shut down. wall, and I demand that he work with they will lose even more workers. One Our aviation system could come to a us to reopen the government before worker said to her that he can’t pay for halt as flights are grounded. any more damage is done. gas money to get to work, and he is And the list, Madam Speaker, goes Enough is enough. The American worried and scared for the future of his on and on. people deserve better. family and for his life. But even before this shameful shut- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I yield Federal environmental protection down began, the executive branch to the gentlewoman from New York workers right now are not at work pro- agencies were already struggling to op- (Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ). tecting us, so when I think of this, I erate under Trump’s leadership, or the Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ. Madam think of Line 5, which is a very dan- lack thereof. As of today, there are Speaker, today I rise to tell the story gerous oil pipeline that threatens the more than 200 critical agency positions of one of my constituents, Yahey drinking water supply for Michiganders for which Trump has failed to even put Obeid. and our freshwater in the Great Lakes. forward a nominee. That is more than Mr. Obeid was born in Yemen and We are in trouble, Madam Speaker, 200 agencies, offices, and programs that came to the United States when he was because the computers that run that are operating without defined leader- 8 years old. His childhood dream was to model for emergency response is shut ship, full staff, or resources. become a pilot, and he knew and felt down during this crisis. Consequently, even once we are able that in the United States, all things Mark Coryell, president of the Amer- to end this debilitating shutdown, our are possible and his dream could come ican Federation of Government Em- Federal Government will still be oper- true.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.125 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H669 Mr. Obeid’s dream did come true. He joined Democrats and Republicans in not allow this President or any Presi- has been a Federal employee for 14 voting to reopen the government and dent to hold our government and Fed- years, has two children, and a mort- end this senseless and now record shut- eral workers hostage every time we gage for his home in the Morris Park down. have a disagreement. neighborhood of the Bronx. He studied And we have passed Republican legis- Federal workers in the communities hard, got his pilot’s license, and is now lation. Make no mistake: this is the I serve in California are being directly an air traffic controller supervisor at same legislation that Senate Repub- hurt by this shutdown, just as they are John F. Kennedy International Airport licans supported just last month to being hurt all across this country. in . fund the Federal Government, but in- I recently heard from a Fish and I spoke with Mr. Obeid today over stead of taking that legislation up for Wildlife Service employee whose co- the phone. He and air traffic control- a vote, MITCH MCCONNELL and Senate workers don’t know how they are going lers like him across the country missed Republicans have joined President to pay their bills and make ends meet. their first paycheck this past week. He Trump in what can be best described as I heard from members of the Coast was telling me about how stressful his a temper tantrum. Guard. And, yes, the Coast Guard is job is. Every single day, air traffic con- As the father of a 6-year-old and a 4- being impacted by this shutdown, be- trollers have thousands of people’s year-old, occasionally I know some- cause they are funded through the De- lives in their hands. With weather thing about a temper tantrum. partment of Homeland Security. I changes, flight delays, staffing com- MITCH MCCONNELL and Senate Repub- heard from the Coast Guard. plexities, and a myriad of other issues, licans have joined President Trump in I heard from air traffic controllers, their days almost never go exactly to holding 800,000 Federal workers hostage and they are being forced to work with- plan. His job is to find solutions, ana- over a demand for an ineffective, out pay, and this becomes a security lyze and adapt in real time to keep peo- wasteful wall, a fifth century tech- issue. ple safe in one of the busiest airspaces nology for a 21st century problem. If this President and Senate Repub- in the United States and the world. Don’t get us wrong. Democrats con- licans truly cared about security, they It is terrifying to think that almost tinue to support strong, smart, effec- would want to fund the Coast Guard every single air traffic controller in tive border security solutions, includ- and they would want to fund air traffic the United States is currently dis- ing the following: controllers and they would want to tracted at work because they don’t First, we support new drug, weapons, fund TSA agents at our airports. know when their next paycheck is com- and contraband scanning technology at I have heard from veterans. I have a ing. official ports of entry; installing new huge number of veterans in my dis- Federal workers’ jobs are stressful technology to eventually scan all com- trict. One-third of the Federal work- enough. The rise in New York City’s mercial and passenger vehicles for ille- force consists of veterans, both Federal cost of living is stressful enough. The gal drugs and other contraband at our employees and contractors, and they fact that Mr. Obeid’s family cannot be ports of entry. According to both CBP have been negatively impacted by this. reunified due to fears over the Muslim and DEA, 90 percent of heroin, 88 per- So, Mr. President, you claim to care ban is stressful enough. His several- cent of cocaine, 87 percent of meth- about veterans. How can you allow this thousand-dollar-a-month Bronx mort- amphetamine, and 80 percent of to continue to hundreds of thousands gage is stressful enough. The anti-im- fentanyl being smuggled into the U.S. of veterans who have served our coun- migrant sentiment of this administra- are seized at official ports of entry, not try and who are working without pay? tion is stressful enough. areas between the ports of entry, where The solution that we Democrats sup- The truth of this shutdown is that it President Trump wants to build his port is simple. Let’s reopen the govern- is actually not about a wall, it is not wasteful border wall. ment, and then we can talk about the about the border, and it is certainly Second, we support advanced tech- best way to secure our border. not about the well-being of everyday nology to detect unauthorized cross- Earlier today, I was honored to join Americans. ings; cameras, sensors, and radar to some of my freshmen colleagues in try- The truth is this shutdown is about spot moving people and objects in any ing to deliver a letter to Majority the erosion of American democracy and weather or time of day that are mount- Leader MITCH MCCONNELL, simply ask- the subversion of our most basic gov- ed on towers and border patrol vehicles ing him on behalf of the freshman class ernmental norms. and on drones to surveil tough terrain. to end this shutdown. We couldn’t find It is not normal to hold 800,000 work- Third, we support more customs per- him, but we will keep at it. ers’ paychecks hostage. It is not nor- sonnel, filling the more than 3,000 va- We have got to get this government mal to shut down the government when cancies for customs officers who facili- back open again. We have got to get we don’t get what we want. It is not tate trade and travel at our land, air, people back to work. normal for public servants to run away and sea ports of entry, inspect commer- Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I yield and hide from the public that they cial and passenger vehicles for illegal to the gentlewoman from California serve. And it is certainly not normal to drugs and other contraband, and ensure (Ms. PORTER). starve the people we serve for a pro- that travelers are vetted and screened Ms. PORTER. Madam Speaker, huge posal that is wildly unpopular among before entering the United States. critical elements of our Federal Gov- the American people. Fourth, we support expanded port of ernment have now been shut down for Each and every Member of this body entry infrastructure, building up our 26 days. 800,000 blameless Federal em- has a responsibility to this Nation and port of entry infrastructure to improve ployees have already missed their pay- to everyone in the United States of security and better facilitate trade and checks, and they don’t know when America, whether they voted for us or travel, ending the long delays for visi- their next paychecks are coming. not. This President shares in that re- tors and commercial shipments that These furloughed workers are in cri- sponsibility as well, which means he cost our country billions in economic sis. They are facing impending loan de- has a responsibility to my constituent, activity and thousands of jobs. faults, utility shutoffs, long-term re- Mr. Obeid. We support all these measures, and ductions in their credit scores, and po- President Trump has a responsibility we have for some time, and we will tentially foreclosure or eviction pro- to all air traffic controllers, FDA in- continue to support these measures, ceedings. They are unable to buy neces- spectors, TSA workers, and he has a re- but we will not waste billions of tax- sities for themselves and their fami- sponsibility to maintain the basic func- payer dollars on an ineffective, expen- lies, including necessary medications tioning of the United States Govern- sive wall that can be tunneled under, like insulin. ment. climbed over, or cut through, a wall About 42,000 of those Federal workers Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I yield that Mexico was supposed to pay for. are in my home State of California, to the gentleman from California (Mr. A discussion about border security is and they are hurting. The costs of LEVIN). no reason for President Trump to keep housing are a real challenge for fami- Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam government shut down. Perhaps even lies in my district, California’s 45th. Speaker, on my first day in office, I more importantly, we cannot and must Thousands of Orange County residents

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.127 H16JAPT1 H670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 rely on Federal affordable housing pro- have been meeting with representa- taling over $147 billion to 48.5 million grams to pay the rent each month. tives of the major banks, urging them households. Californians submit more Nationwide, this shutdown has al- to do more to help those affected by tax returns than any other State. For ready forced the expiration of over this shutdown. I have been pleased families expecting an average refund of 1,100 rental assistance contracts be- with some of their responses. about $3,000, the shutdown will have tween the government and private For example, Discover is allowing very real consequences. landlords and developers. These hous- furloughed workers to use its existing If that weren’t enough, the shutdown ing units are at risk of being perma- disaster relief program to cope with has also created an open season on the nently removed from our affordable the financial shock of going unpaid. American consumer. Consumer protec- housing stock. This generous program halts all pay- tion websites run by agencies, like the In my district, California’s 45th, the ments and prevents the imposition of Federal Trade Commission and the tenants of 749 homes rely on the De- late fees. Federal Communications Commission, partment of Housing and Urban Devel- Ally Financial has created a cus- are closed due to lack of funding. opment to help pay their monthly rent. tomer assistance program that offers The FTC maintains the National Do Our local Public Housing Authority help to those hurt by the shutdown. Not Call Registry. Consumers can’t distributes those funds to needy fami- Ally is willing to refund transaction sign up, and telemarketers can’t check lies. As required by law, 75 percent of fees, to eliminate bounced check fees, the updated lists. There is no one on these funds help applicants who are to waive late charges, and to remove the beat to enforce robocalling regula- low-income. early withdrawal penalties on CDs and tions. Orange County’s rental costs are the other savings accounts. The FTC has also shut down its crit- ninth highest in the country, averaging Wells Fargo is waiving fees and paus- ical website identitytheft.gov. In nor- over $2,000 per month. The cost of liv- ing negative credit reporting, auto re- mal times, victims of identity theft ing is entirely unaffordable for many possessions, and foreclosure pro- can use this website to file a report and tenants without this Federal housing ceedings for furloughed workers. get the paperwork that they need to assistance. I urge all lenders to contact our of- prove to banks and businesses that b 1915 fice to share what they are doing someone stole their identity. That This past spring, our Federal Reserve proactively to help customers, their website is no longer operating. found that 40 percent of Americans—4 customers, who are going unpaid I want to take a minute to speak di- in 10 Americans—don’t have the cash through no fault of their own. rectly to every American hurt in any to pay for an unexpected $400 expense I will continue to share with my col- way by the shutdown. without selling a belonging or bor- leagues what banks and lenders are Whether you are a Federal employee rowing funds. American workers can- doing so that they may do outreach to or someone who relies for support on not withstand the financial shock of constituents in their districts who are one of those employees, I encourage going unpaid. being affected by the furlough. you to ask for help. The shutdown is For workers living paycheck to pay- The damage the shutdown has not your fault and you could not have check, this shutdown can easily spiral caused, and will continue to cause, predicted the longest shutdown in our into bankruptcy. Even if we provide doesn’t end there. Thousands of IRS history. I know how hard it is to ask workers with backpay, which we have employees have been furloughed be- for help. But do not let embarrassment passed legislation to do, it will not cause of the shutdown, which has de- prevent you from protecting your cred- make the harms of this shutdown layed tax refunds and income verifica- it score and maintaining your financial erased. tion processing. well-being. The government isn’t paying for gro- Without income verification docu- I have spent the last few days meet- ceries or utilities or child care. When ments, lenders may not be able to fi- ing with those representatives from the government reopens, it won’t be nance or refinance mortgages or other our Nation’s banks. Every bank I have paying the late fees that these workers loans. For families experiencing recent met with has said to please contact have incurred in the meantime. It also financial hardship, access to refi- them and ask for help, and do it sooner won’t pay the interest on new loans nancing could be critical to helping rather than later. They will waive your taken out by Federal workers to try to them right themselves. late fees. They will push back your make ends meet until the President These delays in tax processing are payment deadlines, whether it is car chooses to put people over politics. particularly harmful to low-income fil- insurance or your mortgage or credit These families will still have $30 late ers, especially those who qualify for card or some other line of credit. If you fees on credit card payments. They will the earned income tax credit and the need something specific, like to delay still have to pay interest on mortgage additional child tax credit. The EITC is foreclosure or have a bounced check fee payments, which can be hundreds of one of our government’s largest anti- waived, ask for that thing. dollars. They will still have delin- poverty programs, and millions of tax- I have cast my vote to end the shut- quencies on their credit reports, which payers rely on tax refunds each year to down multiple times, and it makes me can drop their credit scores and stay on catch up on bills, to pay off debts, and sick to think about how working fami- their records for up to 7 years. to fund items like delayed medical pro- lies are hurting. I have dedicated my That is why I have asked the major cedures. career to protecting consumers from fi- financial institutions of this country Understaffing will make it difficult nancial hardship and from bankruptcy. to step up and provide relief to Federal for the IRS to answer taxpayer ques- I am proud to have the opportunity to workers and their families who, tions this year. This is the first year use that expertise to help my constitu- through no fault of their own, have that taxpayers will be filing after the ents and unpaid Federal workers across found themselves in financial distress. Republican tax law was implemented. this country. These banks and credit card companies As a result of President Trump’s tax Call your lender, call your bank, call should waive fees, pause debt pay- law, Californians are, for the first time your credit card company and ask for ments, and stop eviction and fore- in our country’s history, unable to de- help. And if you need more help, call closure proceedings until weeks after duct all of their State and local taxes. my office. Until the President ends this workers receive their pay. The elimination of this deduction is in- shutdown, it will be my priority in Lenders should also stop reporting credibly punitive to Californians in my Congress to help all those who are negative information to credit report- district. At this moment, Californians, being hurt by it. ing agencies during this difficult time. who are about to owe more Federal Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, as you Many of our Nation’s credit unions taxes than they did a year ago, don’t can see, there has been a huge chal- are offering zero percent interest, have access to the Federal Govern- lenge among the American people short-term loans to help furloughed ment, to the IRS, to help them navi- across the country. In my district workers. gate this tax morass. alone, I have the third poorest congres- I have sent letters to all of the Na- From late January through March 2, sional district, with ZIP Codes with the tion’s largest lenders and, each day, 2018, the IRS paid out tax refunds to- worst air quality in the country.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.128 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H671 Many of the workers who are not nation’s airports and travelers safe. On No- Trump has made no effort to reduce showing up to work are directly pro- vember 1, 2013, a Transportation Security Of- that amount. He is just saying people viding critical services to our residents ficer named Gerardo Hernandez was tragically who want to come here illegally should back home. It is important for us to killed in the line of duty during an active shoot- get in line and be one of those 700,000. see beyond, obviously, the numbers of er incident at LAX. He was the first TSA em- I also want to point out, in addition 800,000 workers. What were they doing? ployee to be killed in the line of duty, and my to that, we let in another million peo- How were they providing for the Amer- colleagues and I passed the bipartisan ple every year, primarily because they ican people? How were they serving our Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of are relatives of other people who are Nation? 2015 in his honor. Our President has forgotten already here. We let in over 180 million We to continue to be very focused on the critical role these American patriots serve people for other reasons, including the fact that this is a huge crisis that in our national security. about 70 million people, every year, needs to be addressed, and we need the Today, at LAX and airports throughout the who want to work here. leadership of the Senate to rise and to country, Transportation Security Officers like There is no reason why anybody support the bills, the same ones we Gerardo Hernandez are working without pay. should, under any circumstances, as sent to them before our January swear- The Trump Shutdown is endangering public President Trump let’s these things go ing in. They supported it then. I have safety, national security, and the livelihoods of on, say that he is anti-immigrant, or no idea why they haven’t been able to the people whose job it is to protect us. anybody who wants to build a wall is pass again the same exact bills they Democrats want to end this shutdown now. anti-immigrant, because that will not supported before we became the leaders On Day One, the new Democratic House of affect these very generous numbers. in the majority in the House. Representatives passed Senate Republican Now, let’s look where America is Madam Speaker, I, again, urge all of legislation to end the Trump Shutdown and re- compared to historically. We, right the Americans who are directly im- open government. Despite the Republicans’ now, have a higher percentage of peo- pacted by the shutdown to please reach relentless obstruction, Democrats have contin- ple born in other countries in America out to us. Seek out help. ued to take further action to re-open govern- than any time since World War I, and As the gentlewoman from California ment, passing individual Senate Republican those are people who we can confirm. It said, we are here to serve you. We are appropriations bills to re-open all government is very difficult to get accurate num- here to help you in any way that we agencies. bers on the people who are here ille- can. American families and workers should not gally, for obvious reasons. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- be punished because of a policy disagreement We have had an increase in the num- ance of my time. in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump should ber of people who speak a foreign lan- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, today is stop holding the safety, security, and pay- guage at home, and that is wonderful. day 26 of the Trump Shutdown. Federal work- checks of workers in my district, and through- I am sure all of our ancestors, or most ers missed their first paycheck last Friday, and out the country, hostage. He must re-open the of our ancestors, at one point spoke a still there is no end in sight to this cruel and government immediately. foreign language. But it is nice if, over senseless shutdown. It is truly shameful that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- time, we accept enough immigrants President Trump and Congressional Repub- bers are reminded to refrain from en- that, at any given time, most of us are licans are so desperate to secure taxpayer gaging in personalities toward the speaking a common language. funding for an irrational border wall that they’re President. The number of people who spoke a willing to harm hardworking Americans and foreign language at home in 1980 was f jeopardize national security by shutting down about 11 percent. It is now 21 percent. the federal government. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Again, these numbers have not This outrageous shutdown has furloughed A message from the Senate by Ms. caused Donald Trump to ask for a cut 400,000 federal workers, and it’s forcing an- Lasky, one of its clerks, announced in legal immigration. The American other 400,000 federal workers to work without that the Senate has passed with people should realize Donald Trump pay. Among those working without pay are amendments in which the concurrence and the people who want a wall are 53,000 Transportation Security Administration of the House is requested, a bill of the pro-immigration. employees, more than 24,000 air traffic con- House of the following title: But the next question is: Do we have a crisis? trollers and other Federal Aviation Administra- H.R. 251. An act to extend by two years the tion employees, 54,000 Customs and Border Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards First of all, about 80 percent of the Protection agents and customs officers, Program of the Department of Homeland Se- heroin in this country comes across 42,000 service members in the United States curity, and for other purposes. our southern border. Now, some of it Coast Guard, 17,000 Bureau of Prisons cor- f can be prevented by a wall, some can’t. rectional officers, 14,000 FBI agents, and But the huge number of people who are 6,000 Forest Service firefighters. BORDER WALL IS NOT ANTI- dying around the country, to me, These dedicated public servants go to work IMMIGRATION makes this a crisis. every day for the American people. These The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under We are getting more and more chil- hardworking people keep us safe. They should the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- dren at the border. Why are we getting not have to worry about how they will keep a uary 3, 2019, the Chair recognizes the more children? Because, I think, the roof over their heads and feed their families. gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. word is out, particularly in Central My congressional district is home to Los An- GROTHMAN) for 30 minutes. America, that if you come to America geles/International Airport (LAX), the sixth Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I with children, you are going to be able busiest airport in the world and the third busi- know we have had a lot of people talk- to find a way to get in. We need a bor- est in the United States. In 2017, more than ing today on the issue of the shutdown. der wall, not only to prevent people 84 million passengers used LAX. All of these I thought I would like to give a little from coming in, but to send the mes- passengers depend upon the TSA’s airport se- different talk, or a little bit of expla- sage that America is treating its immi- curity screeners and the FAA’s air traffic con- nation, as far as what is going on here, gration laws seriously. trollers to get them to their destinations safely. to the American people. People who sneak across the border, The Trump shutdown doesn’t just affect The first thing that offends me is who are, after all, breaking one law, government employees. An economic study in when people imply that the position of while very few are horrible criminals, 2011 reported that operations at LAX gen- the President is that he is anti-immi- of course, are going to bring a given erated 294,400 jobs in County grant. Every year, in this country, we number of people who break the law. with labor income of $13.6 billion and eco- swear in 700,000 new people to become We believe, in the last 10 years, illegal nomic output of more than $39.7 billion. The citizens of this country—700,000. On a immigrants coming across the border economic vitality of Los Angeles County de- per capita basis, that is, for example, have, during their lifetime, been pends upon the safety and security of LAX twice what Germany swears in and charged with over 1,000 homicides. We and the TSA and FAA employees who work over 50 times the number of people who have enough high crime areas in Amer- there. become new Mexicans each year. ica as it is without letting people come TSA employees are dedicated public serv- We should not apologize for swearing through here without being appro- ants who risk their lives every day to keep our in 700,000 new people, and President priately vetted.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.130 H16JAPT1 H672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 16, 2019 b 1930 And, by the way, some of that wall problem of people coming up into Afri- There is a huge healthcare cost to al- funded during George Bush was built ca and breaking the law by coming into lowing our borders to be open because, during President Obama’s term. Israel. Israel was getting about 1,800 of course, people come here without Why was it okay for Bill Clinton or new people a year coming into their health insurance. Now we have the George Bush or Barack Obama to build country that they didn’t think should Governor of California openly saying a wall, and all of a sudden we hear it is be coming into their country. How that he wants to give free healthcare immoral for President Trump to want many people came into their country to all illegal immigrants. to add to that wall? in the last year? None. That border People disagree on the cost of illegal I am not sure. I think part of it is a wall caused the number of people com- immigration to our country, but when sad and unfortunate move to the left ing into Israel to drop from 1,800 a year you add up the healthcare and the wel- by not all, but by many Democrats who to nothing. fare and the cost to the criminal jus- more and more are, whatever they say, There are other walls around the tice system, organizations easily come for open borders. I think some of it is world. There is a wall between Jordan up with costs of over $50 billion a year. just pure party politics. They want to and Syria and Iraq that has been some- Donald Trump is asking for under $6 go ahead and let more people in here what successful in keeping ISIS out of billion for the wall, and that is one- for 2 years just to embarrass President Jordan. The interesting thing about time funding to build the wall. The Trump. that wall, it was, to a certain extent, cost of illegal immigrants is over $50 But again, the American people paid for by the U.S. taxpayer. It baffles billion year after year after year. This should remember that for 2 years Don- me that people around here have no is a country that already is over $22 ald Trump signed appropriation bill problem paying for a wall for Jordan to trillion in debt. Can we really afford to after appropriation bill. He wanted the protect itself, but all of a sudden if be the healthcare provider for the en- wall. He didn’t get the wall. Donald Trump wants to build a wall for tire Western Hemisphere? Finally, he is saying: I am sorry. I the United States of America, we can’t There are people who feel that Don- desperately want to open the govern- get it done. ald Trump has to compromise more, ment, but I am going to ask members Seventy countries around the world that he is being hard here. Donald of the Democratic Party to do what have walls. Ten countries in the EU Trump is not a perfect person. I have they did under President Clinton or states have walls. These countries are talked to him about some of his tweets, President Bush or President Obama not building walls because they don’t but Donald Trump has been very pa- and let me build more of the wall as work. They build walls because they tient here. well. do. I don’t think the American public Now, some people will claim that this The next thing I will address, fre- knows or understands exactly why we is an expensive wall, and I agree that quently people get up here and they have a shutdown. If we are going to $5.7 billion is a large amount of money. preface their talk by saying everybody fund a border wall, it is going to have But then we have to look at it in com- wants security. That is not true. There to be part of an appropriation bill, parison to other things that this body are, sadly, a lot of people around here which I think people back home would funds without objecting. who are for open borders. We just heard refer to as a budget bill. We don’t refer The amount of money we are spend- a speaker prior to me imply that build- to it as a budget bill, but I think people ing on this wall is about one-seventh of ing a wall was racist, which certainly back home would say it is part of a what we spend every year in foreign implies that preventing people from budget bill. aid. A few people complain about that, President Trump has been President coming into this country is racist, and but the vast majority of people in this now for 2 years. He has signed many they do not want to have this sort of body have no problem with voting for appropriation bills, and, obviously, he security. over $35 billion a year in foreign aid. wants a wall. But because he does not Keith Ellison, the new attorney gen- All of a sudden, we are told that want to shut down the government, for eral for Minnesota who used to be part when it comes to building the wall for 2 years, he has been signing appropria- of this body, recently said: I don’t be- one-seventh of that amount, one time, tion bills without funding for the wall. lieve in borders. Finally, in his third year, he has had and they spend this amount on foreign And this kind of thinking that maybe to say: I am tired of signing appropria- aid year after year after year, all of a we don’t need borders, maybe we just tion bills which include much spending sudden we are told this is too much need one big country around the whole that he doesn’t want, all sorts of provi- money. world, is more well known than one sions that are higher spending than And something I thought was a little would think. President Trump wanted, but, finally, excessive, there was a large increase in There are sanctuary States, counties, he had to say: I am tired of signing ap- the defense budget last year, a little and cities all around the United States. propriation bills without getting my larger than I would have liked. The If people believe in border security, wall. wall would cost about one-twelfth of why, if you were a mayor, why if you I think that is a reasonable position. the increase in defense spending since were a county executive, why, if you When we talk about the wall and the President Trump became President. were a Governor, would you say: We inability—I want to say we have good It is about one-ninth of the in- want a sanctuary State or sanctuary news here. About an hour ago, I noticed crease—not the total, one-ninth of the city where we can’t ask people whether that eight Democrats left the door increase—in nondefense discretionary they are here legally or not? open. They were bipartisan toward spending, and it is less than one seven- And that would include people in building a wall, and I would like to hundredths of our overall budget. Is charge of doling out welfare benefits. It thank those eight people for reaching that really too much to spend that would include law enforcement. Obvi- across the aisle. But I have to wonder amount of money when we are spend- ously, people who run these cities and why we can only get eight Democrats ing so much money in other places? States do not think border security is to appear to say that it is okay to fund The next thing I would like to ad- an important thing, which is kind of the wall. dress is this idea that the wall won’t scary. We have to remember that there is a work. In the last session, we took up bills very effective wall in the Under President Clinton, we built a trying to sanction cities and counties area that was built when President wall between San Diego and Tijuana, that are sanctuary cities or sanctuary Clinton was President. It is well known and the border crossings at that time counties so they don’t open themselves that when President Bush was Presi- dropped 92 percent. It would be a great up and, in essence, beg people from dent, the second Bush, we built still victory if we got the number of people other countries to come here. more of the wall, and at that time coming here illegally every year to By the way, this includes the three prominent Democrats like Hillary drop 92 percent. I would not say that is largest cities of the United States: New Clinton, Joe Biden, and CHUCK SCHU- nothing. York, , and Los Angeles. MER voted for the wall. Why is the wall I look at the border wall that Israel When Republicans tried to prevent now immoral? built when they were having a huge this, I believe there were only three or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JA7.133 H16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H673 four Democrats—and I love my Demo- Mr. PAYNE (at the request of Ms. RUIZ, Mr. PETERS, Ms. CASTOR of crats, but there were only three or four PELOSI) for the week of January 14, Florida, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. of them who would stand up against 2019. FOSTER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New sanctuary cities. That sure sounds to Mr. MASSIE (at the request of Mr. York, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. SOTO, Mr. me like they don’t consider border se- C ARTHY M C ) for today on account of at- PAYNE, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. KILMER, curity that important. tending a U.S. Army Basic Combat Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, We have a new wave of people coming Training graduation ceremony. Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. DANNY K. in saying that we don’t need ICE. We f DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. JACKSON LEE, don’t need immigration enforcement. Mr. CLAY, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. CRIST, They are on record with this. Several ADJOURNMENT Ms. DEAN, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. PAS- CRELL, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. people have signed on. Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I Maybe I am wrong, but to me, if you GOMEZ, Ms. TITUS, Ms. OCASIO-COR- move that the House do now adjourn. are saying we want to get rid of the TEZ, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. The motion was agreed to; accord- agency that enforces immigration, I MCGOVERN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. LAN- ingly (at 7 o’clock and 42 minutes GEVIN, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, think we can say there are a lot of peo- p.m.), under its previous order, the Mr. TONKO, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. LAR- ple in this body who really don’t want SON of Connecticut, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. any immigration enforcement. House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 9 a.m. DEUTCH, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. CON- In summary, I would ask the Amer- NOLLY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. GALLEGO, ican people to look beyond some of the f Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. main talking points in the mainstream LARSEN of Washington, Mr. QUIGLEY, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON media. We are letting 700,000 people Ms. SCANLON, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. here legally. We are not anti-immi- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MUCARSEL-POWELL, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, grant. And that is before you talk Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Mr. GARCIA of Illinois, Mr. CORREA, about the tens of millions of people committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- fornia, Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. VISCLOSKY, who are let in this country every year for printing and reference to the proper Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. HILL of Cali- to work. calendar, as follows: fornia, Ms. PORTER, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. This is a crisis. It is a crisis with re- Ms. SCANLON: Committee on Rules. H. KHANNA, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. FRANKEL, gard to cost. Res. 52. A resolution providing for consider- Ms. PRESSLEY, Mr. LAWSON of Flor- It is a crisis with regard to the ation of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) ida, Mr. HECK, Mr. BROWN of Mary- change in our fabric as we let people in making further continuing appropriations land, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. here who commit crimes up to and in- for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, LEVIN of California, Mr. LAMB, Mr. cluding murder. and providing for consideration of motions CISNEROS, Mr. TED LIEU of California, It is a crisis insofar as we let people to suspend the rules (Rept. 116–3). Referred Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. SHERMAN, in here who wind up, some of them, to the House Calendar. Ms. WATERS, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. adopting a welfare lifestyle, which will f KEATING, Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. NADLER, Mr. KIM, further erode the morals of America. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Donald Trump has been very patient, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. ESCOBAR, Mr. waiting 2 years and signing bills with Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ROUDA, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. SARBANES, much more spending than he wants be- bills and resolutions of the following Ms. BASS, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. KEN- cause he didn’t want to shut down the titles were introduced and severally re- NEDY, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. government. I would now like to ask, ferred, as follows: CROW, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. in this third year, more than just the By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself, GARAMENDI, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, eight brave Democrats to stand up. If Mr. POCAN, Mrs. MURPHY, Mr. NOR- Mr. KILDEE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. you want to, you can close your eyes CROSS, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. HOYER, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. CLYBURN, Mrs. DAVIS of California, CLEAVER, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia): and pretend that Bill Clinton or George H.R. 582. A bill to provide for increases in Bush or Barack Obama was President, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. WILSON of the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education because we know then you wouldn’t Florida, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. TAKANO, and Labor. have a problem voting for it and open Ms. ADAMS, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. By Mr. TONKO (for himself and Mr. our government. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Ms. BILIRAKIS): I have a tremendous amount of sym- JAYAPAL, Mr. MORELLE, Ms. WILD, H.R. 583. A bill to amend the Communica- Ms. SCHRIER, Mrs. HAYES, Ms. pathy for the Federal employees who tions Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced pen- SHALALA, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. thought their jobs were secure and that alties for pirate radio, and for other pur- OMAR, Mr. TRONE, Mrs. LEE of Ne- every month they would be getting a poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- vada, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. constant paycheck. But because of merce. HASTINGS, Mrs. TORRES of California, playing hardball, treating Donald By Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Ms. SE- Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. CLARKE of New WELL of Alabama, Mr. COHEN, Mr. Trump differently than you would York, Mr. BEYER, Mr. EVANS, Ms. HASTINGS, Mr. POCAN, Mr. ALLRED, treat President Clinton or President SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. LIPIN- Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. THOMPSON Bush, we have a problem; and that is SKI, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. of Mississippi, Ms. LEE of California, we do not have an appropriation bill SERRANO, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. Miss RICE of New York, Ms. NORTON, that is an appropriate compromise like CARSON of Indiana, Ms. WILSON of Ms. LEE of California, Mr. DEFAZIO, funding the wall would. Florida, Ms. HILL of California, Ms. Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mrs. And let me point out, even President WILD, and Ms. PINGREE): Trump’s request of $5.7 billion is a huge BEATTY, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. PERL- H.R. 584. A bill to amend title XIX of the MUTTER, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, compromise. Several months ago, we Social Security Act to provide the same Mr. WELCH, Mr. SIRES, Mr. MCEACHIN, level of Federal matching assistance for were told we needed $20 billion or $25 Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mrs. billion to fund the wall. Now we are every State that chooses to expand Medicaid WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. WASSERMAN coverage to newly eligible individuals, re- dropping to $5.7 billion. That is a huge SCHULTZ, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. BRENDAN gardless of when such expansion takes place; compromise. F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. MENG, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Please give Americans the protection Mr. COHEN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. PIN- By Ms. CLARKE of New York: that Israel or dozens of other countries GREE, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. H.R. 585. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act around the world have. Please allow us PRICE of North Carolina, Mrs. to eliminate the exemption for aggregation to build the wall. BUSTOS, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. of emissions from oil and gas sources, and for Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- RASKIN, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY other purposes; to the Committee on Energy of New York, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. ance of my time. and Commerce. CICILLINE, Ms. TLAIB, Mrs. NAPOLI- By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia (for him- f TANO, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, Mr. self and Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana): LEAVE OF ABSENCE ENGEL, Ms. GABBARD, Ms. MOORE, Ms. H.R. 586. A bill to close loopholes in the WEXTON, Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. RUSH, immigration laws that serve as incentives to By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. aliens to attempt to enter the United States sence was granted to: RYAN, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. unlawfully, and for other purposes; to the

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Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition CA´ RDENAS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. NORCROSS, By Mr. CUMMINGS: to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. JUDY CHU H.R. 599. A bill to strengthen and enhance period to be subsequently determined by the of California, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. HIG- certain ethics requirements for the Federal Speaker, in each case for consideration of GINS of New York, Ms. SHALALA, Ms. Government, and for other purposes; to the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- DEGETTE, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition tion of the committee concerned. Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mr. MAST, CISNEROS, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. for a period to be subsequently determined Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Mr. HIMES, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- HUNTER): MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 587. A bill to posthumously award the Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CRIST, Mr. risdiction of the committee concerned. Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to SCHNEIDER, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. CASTOR By Mr. EMMER (for himself, Ms. Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher of Florida, Mr. LAMB, Ms. LEE of KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. MAR- Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of California, Mr. LEVIN of Michigan, SHALL, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. their contributions to the Nation; to the Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. MEEKS, RYAN, Mr. STAUBER, Mr. HAGEDORN, Committee on Financial Services. Mrs. DEMINGS, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- Ms. OMAR, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. By Mr. KILMER (for himself, Mr. SEAN fornia, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. LAWSON of JAYAPAL, and Ms. WASSERMAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. Florida, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. SCHULTZ): CONNOLLY, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Mrs. LEWIS, and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ): H.R. 600. A bill to authorize the Office on BUSTOS, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. KUSTER of H.R. 590. A bill to amend the Immigration Violence Against Women to improve the New Hampshire, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. and Nationality Act to provide that an alien handling of crimes of domestic violence, dat- BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, may not be denied admission or entry to the ing violence, sexual assault, and stalking by Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. United States, or other immigration bene- incorporating a trauma-informed approach CUNNINGHAM, Miss RICE of New York, fits, because of the aliens religion, and for into the initial response to and investigation Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. PAPPAS, Mrs. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- of such crimes; to the Committee on the Ju- DEMINGS, and Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- diciary. diciary. fornia): By Mr. BROWN of Maryland (for him- By Mr. GAETZ (for himself, Mr. SOTO, H.R. 588. A bill to suspend the enforcement self, Mr. CICILLINE, and Ms. NORTON): Mr. PANETTA, Mr. BUCK, and Ms. of certain civil liabilities of Federal employ- H.R. 591. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- DEGETTE): ees and contractors during a lapse in appro- enue Code of 1986 to increase the research H.R. 601. A bill to increase the number of priations, and for other purposes; to the credit with respect to amounts paid or in- manufacturers registered under the Con- Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in curred for qualified research occurring in the trolled Substances Act to manufacture can- addition to the Committees on Financial United States; to the Committee on Ways nabis for legitimate research purposes, to au- Services, Education and Labor, Ways and and Means. thorize health care providers of the Depart- Means, the Judiciary, and House Administra- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: ment of Veterans Affairs to provide rec- tion, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 592. A bill to amend title 38, United ommendations to veterans regarding partici- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of pation in federally-approved cannabis clin- sideration of such provisions as fall within Veterans Affairs repays the misused benefits ical trials, and for other purposes; to the the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. of veterans with fiduciaries, to establish an Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in By Mr. BARR: appeals process for determinations by the addition to the Committees on the Judici- H.R. 589. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Secretary of Veterans Affairs of veterans’ ary, and Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be enue Code of 1986 to apply current income mental capacity, and for other purposes; to subsequently determined by the Speaker, in the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. tax bracket breakpoints to capital gains each case for consideration of such provi- brackets; to the Committee on Ways and By Mr. CHABOT (for himself, Ms. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Means. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. committee concerned. By Mr. BEYER (for himself, Ms. NOR- MARSHALL, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, By Mr. GALLAGHER (for himself and TON, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MCCOL- and Mr. NORMAN): Mr. GALLEGO): H.R. 593. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- LUM, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. H.R. 602. A bill to direct the President to enue Code of 1986 to simplify income tax JAYAPAL, Ms. OMAR, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. impose penalties pursuant to denial orders compliance for small businesses, and for NADLER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. POCAN, with respect to certain Chinese tele- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways Ms. JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. CAROLYN communications companies that are in vio- and Means. B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. PIN- lation of the export control or sanctions laws By Ms. CLARKE of New York (for her- GREE, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. KENNEDY, of the United States, and for other purposes; Mr. MOULTON, Mr. COHEN, Mr. PRICE self and Mr. KING of New York): H.R. 594. A bill to provide for further com- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. of North Carolina, Mr. MCEACHIN, Ms. By Mr. GALLAGHER (for himself, Mr. CLARKE of New York, Mr. HASTINGS, prehensive research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke on MEADOWS, Mr. TIPTON, and Mr. PALM- Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. ER): DELBENE, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. DEFAZIO, unruptured intracranial aneurysms; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 603. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. RYAN, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible SERRANO, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. By Mr. COLLINS of New York: H.R. 595. A bill to prohibit certain business use of health savings accounts to include GARAMENDI, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. KILMER, concerns from receiving assistance from the health insurance payments and to increase Ms. DELAURO, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. Small Business Administration, and for the dollar limitation for contributions to ESPAILLAT, Mr. KEATING, Mr. PAS- other purposes; to the Committee on Small health savings accounts, and for other pur- CRELL, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. BONAMICI, Business. poses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. PALLONE, Miss RICE By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and By Mr. GRIFFITH: of New York, Mr. SEAN PATRICK Mr. CHABOT): H.R. 604. A bill to direct the United States MALONEY of New York, Mrs. DINGELL, H.R. 596. A bill to prohibit United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. YAR- Government recognition of Russia’s annex- ZIP Code for Fairlawn, Virginia, and for MUTH, Mr. SIRES, Ms. TITUS, Mr. ation of Crimea; to the Committee on For- other purposes; to the Committee on Over- WELCH, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illi- eign Affairs. sight and Reform. nois, Mr. SWALWELL of California, By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and By Mr. HICE of Georgia: OWENTHAL IND LU Mr. L , Mr. K , Mr. B - Mr. MCKINLEY): H.R. 605. A bill to amend title 5, United MENAUER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SAR- H.R. 597. A bill to extend the right of ap- States Code, to require that the Office of BANES, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. peal to the Merit Systems Protection Board Personnel Management submit an annual re- HECK, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. to certain employees of the United States port to Congress relating to the use of offi- SOTO, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. FOSTER, Mrs. Postal Service; to the Committee on Over- cial time by Federal employees; to the Com- WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. BRENDAN F. sight and Reform. mittee on Oversight and Reform. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. CUM- By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and By Mr. HICE of Georgia (for himself, MINGS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. Mr. KINZINGER): Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. WEBER of Texas, GOMEZ, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, H.R. 598. A bill to support the independ- and Mr. LAMBORN): Mr. SUOZZI, Mrs. HAYES, Mr. CORREA, ence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity H.R. 606. A bill to require the Bureau of Al- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. WEXTON, of Georgia, and for other purposes; to the cohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to Mr. RUSH, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. CLARK of Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addi- make video recordings of the examination Massachusetts, Mr. ROSE of New tion to the Committees on the Judiciary, and testing of firearms and ammunition, and York, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. and Ways and Means, for a period to be sub- for other purposes; to the Committee on the TONKO, Ms. MENG, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. sequently determined by the Speaker, in Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee MATSUI, Ms. HILL of California, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- COSTA, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mrs. NAPOLI- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the quently determined by the Speaker, in each TANO, Mr. MALINOWSKI, Mr. committee concerned. case for consideration of such provisions as

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A bill to require the Attorney By Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. ENGEL, By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER (for him- General and the Secretary of Education to Ms. MOORE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. self, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. HIMES, and conduct a survey of all public schools to de- KEATING, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. Mr. HURD of Texas): termine the number of school resource offi- ESPAILLAT, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. H.R. 618. A bill to establish the Office of cers at such schools; to the Committee on HAALAND, Ms. OMAR, Ms. KUSTER of Critical Technologies and Security, and for Education and Labor, and in addition to the New Hampshire, Ms. JACKSON LEE, other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to Mr. RASKIN, Ms. BASS, Mr. MEEKS, Affairs, and in addition to the Committees be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. MCCOL- on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Perma- in each case for consideration of such provi- LUM, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. TORRES of nent Select), for a period to be subsequently sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the California, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. HASTINGS, determined by the Speaker, in each case for committee concerned. Ms. HILL of California, Mr. COHEN, consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana (for him- and Mr. DEUTCH): in the jurisdiction of the committee con- self and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER): H.R. 615. A bill to provide women and girls cerned. H.R. 608. A bill to direct the Attorney Gen- safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee By Mr. SCHNEIDER (for himself, Mr. eral and the Secretary of Education to de- camps; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. MARCHANT, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, velop and implement best practices for occu- By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia (for and Mr. SMITH of Missouri): pation-specific education for school resource himself, Mr. JONES, Mr. DAVIDSON of H.R. 619. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- officers; to the Committee on Education and Ohio, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption Labor, and in addition to the Committee on PALMER, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. KELLY of from gross income for civil damages as rec- the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- Mississippi, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. LAM- ompense for trafficking in persons; to the quently determined by the Speaker, in each BORN, Mr. COMER, Mr. KELLY of Penn- Committee on Ways and Means. case for consideration of such provisions as sylvania, Mr. HUIZENGA, Mr. WIL- By Mr. SERRANO: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee LIAMS, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 620. A bill to amend title 10, United concerned. ZELDIN, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. JOHNSON of States Code, to provide for retroactive cal- By Mr. HUIZENGA (for himself, Mr. Ohio, Mr. SMUCKER, Mr. KING of Iowa, culation since the start of combat operations POSEY, and Mr. HIGGINS of New Mr. BIGGS, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty York): DUNCAN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. GIANFORTE, or active service performed as a member of H.R. 609. A bill to amend the Securities Ex- Mr. FLORES, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. the Ready Reserve to reduce the eligibility change Act of 1934 to exempt from registra- YOUNG, Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. THOMPSON age for receipt of retired pay for non-regular tion brokers performing services in connec- of Pennsylvania, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. service; to the Committee on Armed Serv- tion with the transfer of ownership of small- HUDSON, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. ices. er privately held companies; to the Com- CARTER of Texas, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of Missouri (for himself, EADOWS HABOT mittee on Financial Services. KUSTOFF of Tennessee, Mr. MAR- Mr. M , Mr. C , Mr. STES ING By Mr. HUNTER: SHALL, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. LONG, Mr. E , and Mr. K of Iowa): H.R. 621. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 610. A bill to amend title 38, United LAHOOD, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. SMITH of enue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten States Code, to require notarized acknowl- Missouri, Mr. EMMER, Mr. BILIRAKIS, through grade 12 educational expenses to be edgment by the spouse of a member of the Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr. COLLINS of paid from a 529 account; to the Committee Armed Forces who is eligible for insurance New York, Mr. COLE, Mr. SMITH of on Ways and Means. under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- Nebraska, Mr. BABIN, Mr. GUEST, Mr. By Mr. SMUCKER (for himself, Mr. ance Program before the member may elect MAST, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. JOHNSON of CURTIS, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, not to be insured under such Program, to be South Dakota, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. insured under the Program for an amount WESTERMAN, Mr. SPANO, Mr. CON- less than the maximum amount, or to des- UPTON, and Mr. GIBBS): AWAY, Mr. BACON, Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 622. A bill to amend title 31, United ignate a beneficiary other than the member’s Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. States Code, to provide for automatic con- spouse or child; to the Committee on Vet- KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. tinuing resolutions; to the Committee on Ap- erans’ Affairs. MOOLENAAR, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. MEAD- propriations. By Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana (for OWS, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. BANKS, Mrs. By Mr. VARGAS (for himself, Mr. himself, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. OLSON, ROBY, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. RUTH- SOTO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mrs. TORRES of Mr. GAETZ, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. ERFORD, Mr. BRADY, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. California, Mr. GARCIA of Illinois, and HUIZENGA, Mr. AMASH, Mr. KELLY of OLSON, Mr. JOHN W. ROSE of Ten- Mrs. NAPOLITANO): Mississippi, Mr. JONES, Mr. CHABOT, nessee, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. BROOKS of H.R. 623. A bill to deem an alien who has Mr. LATTA, Mr. TURNER, Mr. DUNCAN, Alabama, Mr. NORMAN, Mrs. WAGNER, been issued an employment authorization Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. BRADY, Mr. Mr. WATKINS, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. document under the Deferred Action for GROTHMAN, Mr. MOONEY of West Vir- GOHMERT, Mrs. LESKO, Mr. ALLEN, Childhood Arrivals Program to be a person ginia, and Mr. ESTES): Mr. ESTES, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. HIGGINS who owes allegiance to the United States for H.R. 611. A bill to amend title 18, United of Louisiana, Mr. STEUBE, Mr. BUCK, purposes of employment by an office of a States Code, to prohibit taking minors Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mrs. MIL- Member of the House of Representatives; to across State lines in circumvention of laws LER, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. LUETKE- the Committee on House Administration. requiring the involvement of parents in abor- MEYER, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. JORDAN, By Ms. WATERS (for herself and Mr. tion decisions; to the Committee on the Ju- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. WRIGHT, MCHENRY): diciary. Mr. FULCHER, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. H.R. 624. A bill to require the Securities By Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana: BYRNE, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. STAUBER, and Exchange Commission to carry out a H.R. 612. A bill to amend the Wilderness Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. study of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, and for Act to authorize U.S. Customs and Border MCKINLEY, and Mr. JOYCE of Pennsyl- other purposes; to the Committee on Finan- Protection to conduct certain activities to vania): cial Services. secure the international land borders of the H.R. 616. A bill to implement equal protec- By Mr. WITTMAN: United States, and for other purposes; to the tion under the 14th article of amendment to H.R. 625. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Committee on Natural Resources, and in ad- the Constitution for the right to life of each cation Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for dition to the Committee on Homeland Secu- born and preborn human person; to the Com- participation in the Federal Pell Grant pro- rity, for a period to be subsequently deter- mittee on the Judiciary. gram to certain trade schools; to the Com- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- By Mr. NORMAN (for himself, Mr. mittee on Education and Labor. sideration of such provisions as fall within JONES, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. MARSHALL, By Mr. WITTMAN: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. H.R. 626. A bill to prohibit the use of offi- By Mr. KELLY of Mississippi (for him- LIPINSKI, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. WATKINS, cial funds for airline accommodations for self, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. Members of Congress which are not coach- and Ms. MCCOLLUM): MEADOWS, and Mrs. LESKO): class accommodations, and for other pur- H.R. 613. A bill to amend title 10, United H.R. 617. A bill to authorize the Depart- poses; to the Committee on House Adminis- States Code, to remove the prohibition on ment of Energy to conduct collaborative re- tration. eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of search with the Department of Veterans Af- By Mr. WITTMAN: members of the reserve components of the fairs in order to improve healthcare services H.R. 627. A bill to provide for a report on Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in a for veterans in the United States, and for broadening participation in certain National health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title other purposes; to the Committee on Science Foundation research and education 5, United States Code; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi- programs, to collect data on Federal re- Armed Services. tion to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, search grants to science agencies, and for

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BOYLE of modern slavery; to the Committee on the Ju- mentation with a coastwise endorsement for Pennsylvania, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. diciary. the vessel Pacific Provider; to the Com- COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. COSTA, Mr. By Mr. HILL of Arkansas (for himself, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- DESAULNIER, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. DUN- Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. BARR, Mr. CORREA, ture. CAN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. Mr. BOST, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. BILI- f GOSAR, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. RAKIS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. DAVID P. HICE of Georgia, Mr. HIGGINS of Lou- ROE of Tennessee, Mr. MOOLENAAR, CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY isiana, Mr. HIMES, Mr. JONES, Mr. Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. ROUZER, and Mr. STATEMENT JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. BABIN): KINZINGER, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- H. Res. 49. A resolution supporting Coptic Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of ington, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY Christians in Egypt; to the Committee on the Rules of the House of Representa- of New York, Mr. MARINO, Mr. Foreign Affairs. tives, the following statements are sub- MASSIE, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. MEADOWS, By Mr. HICE of Georgia (for himself, mitted regarding the specific powers Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, Mr. Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- PANETTA, Mr. PERRY, Mr. PETERS, GOSAR, Mr. DAVID P. ROE of Ten- tion to enact the accompanying bill or nessee, and Mr. MOONEY of West Vir- Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. joint resolution. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. ROONEY ginia): of Florida, Mr. SMITH of Missouri, H. Res. 50. A resolution memorializing the By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. SWALWELL of Cali- unborn by lowering the United States flag to H.R. 582. fornia, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- half-staff on the 22d day of January each Congress has the power to enact this legis- vania, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. WALKER, Mr. year; to the Committee on Oversight and Re- lation pursuant to the following: WEBER of Texas, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. form. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of SIRES, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. CRIST, Mr. By Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. the United States. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. EMMER, SABLAN, Mr. MOONEY of West Vir- By Mr. TONKO: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. ginia, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mr. KELLY of H.R. 583. MITCHELL, Miss RICE of New York, Pennsylvania, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. SMITH of lation pursuant to the following: BARR, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. FLORES, Mr. New Jersey, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. ARTICLE I, SECTION 8, CLAUSE I KILMER, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illi- Provides Congress with the power to ‘‘lay OLSON, Mrs. LURIA, Mr. WALTZ, and nois, Mr. JOYCE of Ohio, Mr. LUETKE- and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Ex- Mr. GRIFFITH): MEYER, Mr. LAHOOD, Mrs. WAGNER, cises’’ in order to ‘‘provide for the . . . gen- H.R. 628. A bill to title 38, United States Mr. YARMUTH, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. eral Welfare of the United States.’’ Code, to permit veterans to grant access to BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, By Mr. VEASEY: their records in the databases of the Vet- Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. RYAN, Mr. JONES, H.R. 584. erans Benefits Administration to certain Mr. EMMER, Mr. STAUBER, Mr. KING of Congress has the power to enact this legis- designated congressional employees, and for New York, and Mr. BRINDISI): lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 51. A resolution supporting the con- other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution tributions of Catholic schools; to the Com- erans’ Affairs. By Ms. CLARKE of New York: mittee on Education and Labor. By Mr. YOUNG: H.R. 585. H.R. 629. A bill to provide limitations on By Mr. RUSH: Congress has the power to enact this legis- maritime liens on fishing permits, and for H. Res. 53. A resolution raising a question lation pursuant to the following: other purposes; to the Committee on Trans- of the privileges of the House; to the Com- the power granted to Congress under Arti- portation and Infrastructure. mittee on Ethics. cle I of the United States Constitution and it By Mr. ZELDIN (for himself, Mr. By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself and subsequent amendments, and further clari- MCCAUL, and Mr. ROSE of New York): Mr. GRAVES of Missouri): H.R. 630. A bill to require a plan to combat H. Res. 54. A resolution expressing the fied and interpreted by the Supreme Court of international travel by terrorists and foreign sense of the House of Representatives that the United States. fighters, accelerate the transfer of certain the United States Postal Service should take By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: border security systems to foreign partner all appropriate measures to ensure the con- H.R. 586. governments, establish minimum inter- tinuation of its 6-day mail delivery service; Congress has the power to enact this legis- national border security standards, author- to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. lation pursuant to the following: ize the suspension of certain foreign assist- By Mr. GUTHRIE (for himself, Mr. Clause 4 of Section 8 of Article I of the ance to countries not making significant ef- BARR, Mr. COMER, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. Constitution—The Congress shall have forts to comply with such minimum stand- MASSIE, and Mr. ROGERS of Ken- Power to establish a uniform Rule of Natu- ards, and for other purposes; to the Com- tucky): ralization, and uniform Laws on the subject mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to H. Res. 55. A resolution recognizing Centre Bankruptcies throughout the United States. the Committees on Homeland Security, and College in Danville, Kentucky, for 200 years By Mr. LYNCH: the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- of leadership in higher education; to the H.R. 587. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Committee on Education and Labor. Congress has the power to enact this legis- case for consideration of such provisions as By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia: lation pursuant to the following: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H. Res. 56. A resolution protecting Reli- Article III, Section 8, Clause 18 concerned. gious Freedom in America; to the Com- By Mr. KILMER: H.R. 588. By Ms. BASS (for herself, Mr. SMITH of mittee on the Judiciary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- New Jersey, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. JACKSON f lation pursuant to the following: LEE, Mr. MEEKS, and Mr. CHABOT): H. Con. Res. 4. Concurrent resolution call- PRIVATE BILLS AND The ‘‘necessary and proper’’ clause of Arti- ing for credible, transparent, and peaceful RESOLUTIONS cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes; Under clause 3 of rule XII, private stitution By Mr. BARR: to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. JEFFRIES: H.R. 589. H. Res. 46. A resolution electing Members titles were introduced and severally re- Congress has the power to enact this legis- to a certain standing committee of the ferred, as follows: lation pursuant to the following: House of Representatives; considered and By Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- agreed to. H.R. 631. A bill for the relief of Arpita stitution of the United States. By Mr. WRIGHT (for himself, Mr. Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana By Mr. BEYER: MEADOWS, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. Kurdekar; to the Committee on the Judici- H.R. 590. DUNCAN, and Mr. GRIFFITH): ary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 47. A resolution condemning all By Mr. YOUNG: lation pursuant to the following: forms of anti-Semitism; to the Committee H.R. 632. A bill to direct the Secretary of Article 1, section 8, clause 4 on the Judiciary. the department in which the Coast Guard is Article 1, section 8, clause 3 By Mr. LAHOOD (for himself and Mrs. operating to issue a certificate of docu- Article 1, section 8, clause 1 DEMINGS): mentation with a coastwise endorsement for Article 1, section 8, clause 18 H. Res. 48. A resolution supporting the ob- the vessel Safari Voyager; to the Committee First Amendment servation of ‘‘National Trafficking and Mod- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Fifth Amendment

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. BROWNLEY of California: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 592. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power tion. lation pursuant to the following: granted to Congress under Article I, Section [Page Hl0170] Article I, Section VIII 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution. By Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia: By Mr. CHABOT: By Mr. HICE of Georgia: H.R. 616. H.R. 593. H.R. 605. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: This legislation makes clear that human clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- life begins at the moment of conception and, stitution stitution states ‘‘To regulate Commerce with therefore, the unborn are entitled to the By Ms. CLARKE of New York: foreign Nations, and among the several same rights and protections afforded to all H.R. 594. States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ American citizens under the U.S. Constitu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- tion. In affirming human life begins at con- lation pursuant to the following: stitution states ‘‘To make all Laws which ception, the unborn are granted the right to the power granted to Congress under Arti- shall be necessary and proper for carrying due process under Section 1 of the 14th cle I of the United States Constitution and it into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all Amendment which explicitly states, ‘‘No subsequent amendments, and further clari- other Powers vested by this Constitution in state shall make or enforce any law which fied and interpreted by the Supreme Court of the Government of the United States or in shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the United States. any Department or Officer thereof.’’ citizens of the United States; nor shall any By Mr. COLLINS of New York: By Mr. H1CE of Georgia: state deprive any person of life, liberty, or H.R. 595. H.R. 606. property, without due process of law; nor Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- deny to any person within its jurisdiction lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: the equal protection of the laws.’’ Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- The Life at Conception Act allows for con- Constitution stitution that states that Congress shall stitutional protection for the unborn that By Mr. CONNOLLY: have Power ‘‘To regulate Commerce with they not ‘‘be deprived of life, liberty, or H.R. 596. foreign Nations, and among the several property, without due process of law’’ af- Congress has the power to enact this legis- States. . .’’ forded under the 5th Amendment. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana: By Mr. NORMAN: This bill is introduced pursuant to the au- H.R. 607. H.R. 617. thority delineated in Article I, Section I, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- which includes an implied power for the Con- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: gress to regulate the conduct of the United Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 States with respect to foreign affairs. Constitution The Congress shall have Power To make By Mr. CONNOLLY: By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana: all Laws which shall be necessary and proper H.R. 597. H.R. 608. for carrying into Execution the foregoign Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Powers, and all othe rPowers vested by this lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution in the Government of the Article I, Section 8, clause 18 Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the United States, or in any Department or Offi- By Mr. CONNOLLY: Constitution cer thereof. H.R. 598. By Mr. HUIZENGA: By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 609. H.R. 618. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clauses I (‘‘The Con- laws which shall be necessary and proper for Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- gress shall have Power To lay and collect carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- tion Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- By Mr. SCHNEIDER: the Debts and provide for the common De- H.R. 619. stitution in the Government of the United fense and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- States or in any Department or Officer States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: thereof. shall be uniform throughout the United Article I, Section 8 By Mr. CUMMINGS: States’’), 3 (‘‘To regulate Commerce with for- By Mr. SERRANO: H.R. 599. eign Nations, and among the several States, H.R. 620. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and with the Indian Tribes’’), and 18 (‘‘To Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: make all Laws which shall be necessary and lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section VIII: The Congress shall proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Article I, section 8, of the Constitution have Power . . . To make all Laws which going Powers, and all other Powers vested by (clauses 12, 13,14, 16, and 18), which grants shall be necessary and proper for carrying this Constitution in the Government of the Congress the power to raise and support an into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all United States, or in any Department or Offi- Army; to provide andmaintain a Navy; to other Powers vested by this Constitution in cer thereof). make rules for the goverment and regulation the Government of the United States, or in By Mr. HUNTER: of the land and naval forces; to provide for any Department or Officer thereof. H.R. 610. organizing, arming and disciplining the mili- By Mr. EMMER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tia; and to make all laws necessary and prop- H.R. 600. lation pursuant to the following: er for carrying out the foregoing powers. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 By Mr. SMITH of Missouri: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana: H.R. 621. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses I & 18 H.R. 611. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GAETZ: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 601. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 stitution of the United States. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana: By Mr. SMUCKER: Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 612. H.R. 622. the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GALLAGHER: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 602. Article I, Section 8; Article IV, Section 3 Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. KELLY of Mississippi: Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 613. By Mr. VARGAS: Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 623. specifically the power to ‘‘regulate Com- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- merce with foreign Nations.’’ Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. GALLAGHER: By Mr. TED LIEU of California: Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the H.R. 603. H.R. 614. Constitution, which states: The Congress

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shall have the Power to dispose of and make Congress the power to regulate Commerce vada, Mr. GOLDEN, Mr. KIM, Mr. CARSON of all needful Rules and Regulations respecting with foreign Nations, and among the several Indiana, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. LYNCH, the Territory or other Property belonging to states, and with the Indian Tribes; and to Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. YOHO, Mr. MOOLENAAR, the United States; and nothing in this Con- make all Laws which shall be necessary and Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and stitution shall be so construed as to Preju- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Mr. RYAN. dice any Claims of the United States, or any going powers. H.R. 369: Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. particular State. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Ms. FOXX of North f By Ms. WATERS: Carolina, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 624. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Pennsylvania, and Mr. COLE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 385: Mr. BUCK. lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 395: Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Article I, Section 8 were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 416: Mr. GROTHMAN. By Mr. WITTMAN: tions, as follows: H.R. 429: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 434: Ms. NORTON and Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 625. H.R. 8: Ms. SPANBERGER, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 437: Mr. BUDD. Mr. LAMB, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 447: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. HAALAND, KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mrs. TORRES of California, Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution Mr. RASKIN, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mrs. CRAIG, Mr. NEAL, Mr. By Mr. WITTMAN: H.R. 448: Mr. DESAULNIER, Ms. HAALAND, HECK, Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER, and Ms. UNDER- H.R. 626. Mr. RASKIN, and Mr. GRIJALVA. WOOD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 478: Mr. GOLDEN. H.R. 31: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 485: Mrs. HARTZLER. STEWART. Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution H.R. 490: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. H.R. 33: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. By Mr. WITTMAN: THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. WALBERG, GARAMENDI. H.R. 627. and Mr. COLE. H.R. 35: Ms. PRESSLEY, Ms. JUDY CHU of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 491: Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. California, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 504: Mr. KEATING. GABBARD, Ms. OCASIO-CORTEZ, Mr. ROUDA, Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution H.R. 511: Ms. CASTOR of Florida and Ms. Ms. ESHOO, and Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. By Mr. YOHO: JACKSON LEE. H.R. 51: Mr. CROW and Mrs. TRAHAN. H.R. 628. H.R. 527: Mr. MCCLINTOCK and Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 54: Mr. MCADAMS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 535: Ms. WILD. H.R. 93: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 541: Ms. LEE of California. DEGETTE. Article 1, Section 8 ofthe United States H.R. 545: Mr. COLE and Mr. PETERS. H.R. 94: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. Constitution H.R. 549: Mrs. MURPHY. DELBENE, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG: H.R. 550: Mr. ROUZER, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of LOWENTHAL, Mr. PETERS, Ms. HAALAND, Ms. H.R. 629. Georgia, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. NORTON, and Mr. GRIJALVA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 125: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. HAS- lation pursuant to the following: PETERS, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. MI- TINGS, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. Article 1, Section 8 CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. POCAN. The Constitutional authority of Congress AGUILAR, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. H.R. 127: Mr. GAETZ. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- DAVIS of California, Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. H.R. 129: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. cle I, Section 8 ofthe United States Constitu- COOK, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. POCAN, Mr. COHEN, H.R. 139: Mr. RUTHERFORD and Mr. GIBBS. tion (clauses 3 and 18), which grants Con- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. CAL- H.R. 141: Mr. RUIZ, Mr. GOLDEN, Mr. STIV- gress the power to regulate Commerce with VERT, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- ERS, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. ABRAHAM, foreign Nations, and among the several ington, Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. MCGOVERN, states, and with the Indian Tribes; and to MOULTON, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. and Mr. RYAN. make all Laws which shall be necessary and BROWNLEY of California, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. H.R. 146: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- JONES, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. KINZINGER, Mr. H.R. 147: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. going powers. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mrs. HARTZLER, Ms. H.R. 152: Mr. TIMMONS and Mr. By Mr. ZELDIN: MENG, Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. COOPER, CUNNINGHAM. H.R. 630. Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. WELCH, H.R. 153: Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. DELBENE, Mr. LIPINSKI, H.R. 195: Ms. MOORE and Mr. CURTIS. lation pursuant to the following: Ms. NORTON, Mr. KENNEDY, and Ms. H.R. 203: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mrs. WALORSKI, Article 1, Section 8 ofthe United States BONAMICI. Mr. BOST, Mr. WESTERMAN, and Mr. Constitution. H.R. 553: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. BUCHANAN. By Ms. KUSTER: COLE, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. JONES, H.R. 204: Mr. MASSIE and Mr. BIGGS. H.R. 631 Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. BISHOP H.R. 216: Mr. MITCHELL. Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Georgia, Mr. BARR, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. KIL- H.R. 218: Mr. WATKINS and Mr. COMER. lation pursuant to the following: MER, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 219: Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. BABIN, Mr. Article I, Section VIII—to make all laws H.R. 555: Mr. BUCK, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. Rod- GALLAGHER, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. ARRINGTON, which shall be necessary and proper for car- gers of Washington, Mr. LEWIS, Ms. JACKSON Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma, Mr. WATKINS, rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, LEE, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. PAYNE, and and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, Mr. Allred. OYCE RIGHT tion in the Government ofthe United States Mr. J of Pennsylvania, Mr. W , Mr. H.R. 575: Mr. GIBBS. or in any Department or Officer thereof. CONAWAY, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mr. THOMPSON H.J. Res. 17: Ms. OMAR. By Mr. YOUNG: of Pennsylvania. H.J. Res. 18: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 632. H.R. 222: Mr. HILL of Arkansas. vania. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 273: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. H. Res. 12: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: ROUDA, and Mrs. DEMINGS. LAMBORN. Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 275: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. H. Res. 33: Mr. HIGGINS of New York, Mr. The Constitutional authority of Congress DEFAZIO, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. KHANNA. SIRES, Mr. POCAN, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. MCCOL- to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 276: Ms. PINGREE. LUM, and Mr. GREEN of Texas. cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- H.R. 296: Mr. WRIGHT, Mr. HAGEDORN, Mr. f stitution (clauses 3 and 18), which grants THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, and Mr. COLE. Congress the power to regulate Commerce H.R. 301: Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio and Mr. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- with foreign Nations, and among the several RUTHERFORD. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- states, and with the Indian Tribes; and to H.R. 305: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, ITED TARIFF BENEFITS make all Laws which shall be necessary and Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Mr. COLE, and Mr. HARRIS. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or going powers. H.R. 339: Mr. LEWIS. statements on congressional earmarks, By Mr. YOUNG: H.R. 344: Mr. STEUBE, Mr. HUIZENGA, and limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 633 Mr. HASTINGS. benefits were submitted as follows: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 353: Mr. FITZPATRICK. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 361: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. ROSE OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL Article 1, Section 8 of New York. The provisions that warranted a referral to The Constitutional authority of Congress H.R. 365: Mr. MCGOVERN. the Committee on the Judiciary in H.J. to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 367: Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. Res.30 do not contain any congressional ear- cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- BLUMENAUER, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. SCOTT of marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff stitution (clauses 3 and 18), which grants Virginia, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mrs. LEE of Ne- benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI.

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Vol. 165 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 No. 9 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was DISAPPROVING THE PRESIDENT’S sis they are facing: the entry of crimi- called to order by the President pro PROPOSAL TO TAKE AN ACTION nal aliens and gang members into our tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). RELATING TO THE APPLICATION country, the drugs that go on to infect OF CERTAIN SANCTIONS WITH our communities, the ongoing humani- f RESPECT TO THE RUSSIAN FED- tarian crises that are fueled by our ERATION—Resumed government’s mixed signals and our in- PRAYER The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ability to enforce our own laws. According to Speaker PELOSI, these The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- the previous order, the Senate will re- urgent issues are worth about 33 cents fered the following prayer: sume consideration of S.J. Res. 2, each—33 cents. As we all know, that is Let us pray. which the clerk will report. because the Speaker has recently de- Eternal Savior, You have been with The senior assistant legislative clerk fined a brandnew dogma for the Demo- this Nation from its birth. Use our law- read as follows: cratic Party: Actually enforcing our makers to protect and preserve it A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 2) dis- immigration laws with the help of against all enemies, foreign and domes- approving the President’s proposal to take physical barriers is ‘‘an immorality’’— tic. an action relating to the application of cer- tain sanctions with respect to the Russian an immorality. Give our Senators kind hearts and That is quite the indictment of her humble spirits; help them to aspire to Federation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under fellow Democrats’ past positions. Re- become instruments of Your purposes. cent years have seen Democrats vote Lord, guide them to find in each prob- the previous order, the time until 12:30 p.m. will be equally divided between for billions—billions—of dollars in lem and perplexity the prelude to physical walls and fencing. Recent greater understanding and usefulness. the two leaders or their designees. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President I ask years have seen a Democratic adminis- May they seek daily to maintain their tration build the same steel barriers— ethical, moral, and spiritual fitness. unanimous consent that the time on the quorum call be equally divided be- the very same steel barriers—that this And, Lord, sustain those who are suf- President now wants to expand. fering most because of this partial gov- tween the two sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without But these days, it seems that Demo- ernment shutdown. crats are happy to take their cues from We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. GRASSLEY. I suggest the ab- the gentlelady from San Francisco and her extreme, fringe position that walls f sence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have now become immoral. Really? Yesterday, President Trump issued clerk will call the roll. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The senior assistant legislative clerk yet another bipartisan invitation for The President pro tempore led the proceeded to call the roll. Members of Congress to meet at the White House and actually negotiate. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ask unanimous consent that the order Yet, again, only Republicans came to United States of America, and to the Repub- for the quorum call be rescinded. the table. For the American people, who de- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without serve both a functioning government as indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. objection, it is so ordered. well as a secure border, that really is RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER f not a promising sign. For Federal The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- workers who are now stretching every jority leader is recognized. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME dollar until Democrats lose interest in BORDER SECURITY dead-end political games, the Speaker’s The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, one $1 punchline is not very entertaining. CRAMER). Under the previous order, the dollar—one dollar—that is the amount So for everyone’s sake, I hope our leadership time is reserved. that the Speaker of the House said she Democratic colleagues will reverse would be willing to invest in physical course and work seriously with this f barriers at our southern border—one White House to reach an agreement dollar. Talk about serious, good-faith that can become law and fulfill our CONCLUSION OF MORNING negotiations. Talk about taking bor- promises to our country. BUSINESS ders seriously. In the meantime, as the White House The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning The men and women on the ground made clear just yesterday, cherry-pick- business is closed. have been unambiguous about the cri- ing continuing resolutions that fail to

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.000 S16JAPT1 S234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 address the border crisis will not re- This is the key to understanding this Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask ceive the President’s signature. They unusual moment. This is the central unanimous consent that the order for are not going to. principle. Democrats have made a mar- the quorum call be rescinded. The only way out of this impasse is a keting decision to obstruct President The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without bipartisan agreement, and as the Trump at all costs, even if it hurts sub- objection, it is so ordered. Democratic leader and I have both stantive priorities they used to sup- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER stated here on the floor, only an all- port. That is why we are in day 26 of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The corners bipartisan agreement will re- this partial government shutdown, Democratic leader is recognized. ceive a vote here in the Senate. with Democrats refusing to even show GOVERNMENT FUNDING S.J. RES. 2 up and negotiate on funds for border Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I just Mr. President, on another matter, be- security, which they used to brag heard Leader MCCONNELL, my good fore the Senate today is a resolution about supporting. That is why Senate friend, rail on and on. First, he doesn’t from the Democratic leader that would Democrats have decided that aid for agree with NANCY PELOSI on the wall. overrule career civil servants at the Israel and help for the people of Syria That is a surprise. Second, he doesn’t Treasury Department and fire from the are not worthy of this body’s time but like the fact that we want to get a vote hip on one of the top foreign policy are happy to spend more time trying to to open up the government before we concerns of the United States. blow up a highly technical Treasury move forward on S. 1. We know that. This is the pending business, despite Department decision that current law His arguments are getting kind of old the fact that the Democratic leader actually requires. and stale. had previously proclaimed he would Let me say that again. They are I will say to the leader, very simply— not let the Senate address any busi- happy to spend floor time trying to you may disagree with us: Open the ness—any—during this partial govern- blow up a highly technical Treasury government. Open the government. ment shutdown. Apparently there is an Department decision that current law You can do it, Leader MCCONNELL. All exception to that. actually requires. Political obstruction your blaming and flailing isn’t going to Remember, that was the reason the is their top priority. Everything else open the government. We all know Democratic leader gave for leading a follows from that. Donald Trump is the obstacle here. Democratic filibuster of a bipartisan NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR You know it. I know it. We all know it. package that would have reaffirmed Mr. President, on a final matter, The only way to help all the folks who our commitment to defend our allies in even in the midst of this political cli- need help is to open the government. Israel, stand alongside Jordan, and mate, the President’s nominee for At- There are a good number of Repub- unlock justice for the victims of torney General delivered an impressive licans on your side who have advocated Assad’s rogue regime. performance during the first day of his that already. To hold the government On one day, they insist we shouldn’t hearings before the Judiciary Com- hostage, you are losing the argument. do any business; on another, it is time mittee. Senators were reminded ex- You are losing it with the public. An to bring up an unrelated resolution of actly why he won bipartisan admira- overwhelming majority of Americans their own. At the end of the last Con- tion for this body in 1991 and was con- think the government should not be gress, they said they would support bi- firmed as President Bush 41’s Attorney shut down over a wall. Even a substan- partisan legislation to shore up our al- General with no opposition—none. tial number of people who support the lies in the Middle East and deliver jus- Now, as Mr. Barr himself acknowl- wall say: Don’t shut down the govern- tice for victims of unspeakable vio- edged in his testimony yesterday, lence in Syria. Now they are filibus- ment to get the wall. times have changed, but the core prin- We have problems on the border. A tering the bill and have voted against ciples that our Nation’s Attorney Gen- lot of Americans don’t think it is a cri- it three times—three times against eral must uphold haven’t changed. As sis that demands hurting our economy this potential bill that benefits our al- the nominee testified yesterday, ‘‘the and our government. lies Israel and Jordan and deals with American people have to know that Leader MCCONNELL, we know you dis- the victims of cruelty in Syria. there are places in the government agree with Leader PELOSI and me on These twists and turns are pretty where the rule of law—not politics— what should be border security. We hard to follow, confusing, until you re- holds sway . . . the Department of Jus- member the one key to our Democratic know you think we should pass S. 1 be- tice must be such a place.’’ fore we open up the government. Lead- colleagues’ thinking these days—polit- Those are the words of the right man er, you—you—can open the govern- ical spite for the President comes first, for this job. His testimony made clear ment. That is what the American peo- ahead of everything else. what he sees as key priorities for the ple want, and I dare say that is what You see, the administration isn’t op- Department of Justice: building on most of your colleagues want, at least posed to these bipartisan, urgent bills past progress in preventing violent if they talk to you privately. to back Israel, Jordan, and the Syrian crime, enforcing and improving our Na- people. President Trump, we expect, It seems that every day the Trump tion’s immigration laws, and pro- shutdown drags on, we read another would sign these bills. We might actu- tecting the integrity of our electoral story about a new way it is hurting our ally make a law, which is what people system. economy. Eight hundred thousand pub- sent us here to do, presumably. He stated definitively where his loy- Naturally, the Democratic leader alties lie: with ‘‘the rule of law, the lic servants have been without pay, in- isn’t interested. Democrats in Congress Constitution, and the American people. cluding thousands of veterans who don’t think working with the President That is how it should be. That is how it work for the Federal Government. to accomplish things suits their polit- must be. And, if you confirm me, that Each one of those Americans has a dif- ical brand these days. is how it will be.’’ ferent story about how the shutdown is The Democratic leader’s new resolu- Experience, integrity, and total com- hurting them and their families. As tion, which he has been happy to mitment—the President has made an nine essential Cabinet Departments re- prioritize ahead of Israel and the Syr- outstanding choice. The Judiciary main shuttered, we are learning that ian people, offers him a chance to Committee continues its hearings the effects of the shutdown are even make a political splash. It overrules today. I look forward to their con- more widespread and continue to wors- the careful actions of career civil serv- tinuing review of this nomination and, en. Yesterday, President Trump’s own ants at Treasury and blows up a then, to its being reported here to the White House Council of Economic Ad- nuanced decision the current law actu- floor. The American people deserve the visers doubled their projections of how ally requires. Current law actually re- very best. That is just what Attorney much economic growth is being lost quires what they do. General Bill Barr will be. each week during the shutdown. Supporting Israel? It is not too inter- I suggest the absence of a quorum. Let me repeat that. The Trump ad- esting to my friends across the aisle, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ministration’s own economic advisers but picking a political fight with the clerk will call the roll. have just said that the Trump shut- President, boy, they are up for that one The senior assistant legislative clerk down will substantially hurt our econ- every day. proceeded to call the roll. omy—twice as much as they originally

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.001 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S235 predicted. Growth is down. Economic The American people support passing should take a tough line on Putin or do and consumer confidence is down. Bil- our bills—bills that we have asked you think we should go easy on Putin lions of dollars have been pulled out of unanimous consent for by wide mar- and his cronies? From where I am our economy. Some of the leading fi- gins—two to one, including nearly 40 standing, that is an easy choice. nancial leaders in the country are now percent of Republicans. Forty percent The past half decade has seen Putin saying we might even go into contrac- of Republicans support passing our expand his malign activities around tion in the first part of this year if this bills and then debating. the world, from invading Ukraine and shutdown continues. So, Mr. President, even your prized Georgia to annexing Crimea, to prop- Do you think, Leader MCCONNELL, base—a good chunk of it, about a ping up the brutal Assad regime in that is benefiting Donald Trump? Do third—is turning away from you on Syria, to directing nerve agent attacks you think, Leader MCCONNELL, that is this issue. on foreign soil. benefiting the Republican Party, who When will the President and my Re- Russian intelligence has tried to de- the Americans know own the shut- publican colleagues wake up to the stabilize Western at every down? No. Let’s open the government hardship being inflicted on so many opportunity—France, England, many and then debate our differences on bor- people across the country? It is time other European countries, and most ob- der security and whatever else. that the Senate act on House-passed viously here in the United States. As Why is our country suffering self-in- bills to open the government. proof positive, they go online, they try flicted damage? Because President The President, we know, is inflexible. to sow dissension in America, this Trump is using the American govern- He is ‘‘proud,’’ as he said, to have shut beautiful country. ment as leverage in an attempt to ex- down the government. He is, amaz- As Leader MCCONNELL said yester- tract taxpayer money for a border wall ingly—never seen a President like day—confusingly, before voting against he promised Mexico would pay for. this—impervious to the pain and suf- the resolution—‘‘We have long seen He says: You know, I hear Rush fering of Federal workers and the Vladimir Putin for the KGB thug that Limbaugh and Sean Hannity: He prom- American people. He makes stuff up: he is.’’ Those are strong words but ac- ised this in the campaign. Oh, the Federal workers want the wall. curate. No, he didn’t. He promised a wall Who? Two people who are on FOX News In the face of this global assault on that Mexico would pay for. He never all the time who are part of a Border Western democracies, of course we said once, that I can recall, in the cam- Patrol union? That is it, not the aver- have seen that the Trump administra- tion has been shamefully and sus- paign: But if Mexico doesn’t pay for it, age worker. piciously weak on President Putin. The we will pay for it. The President has refused all en- Of course people voted for it—or treaties to open up the government by President has avoided criticizing Putin at every turn. When asked about Presi- some, not that many. This is ridicu- Democrats and Republicans, like my dent Putin’s brutal tactics against his lous. The President makes a campaign friend Senator GRAHAM—one of the President’s biggest allies in this Cham- opponents, President Trump demurs. promise. He twists the campaign prom- When this body, near unanimously, ber. ise around and now shuts down the gov- passed the Russian sanction legisla- His deputies are hardly even empow- ernment so he can show he is keeping tion, President Trump contemplated ered to negotiate with the Hill since not the promise he made but a dif- vetoing it. ferent one. It would sound ridiculous President Trump retracts their offers When President Putin told President and absurd if it weren’t the reality. almost as soon as they are made. Ev- Trump he didn’t interfere in our 2016 The fact of the matter is that eight eryone—everyone—can see how fruit- elections, the President reportedly Cabinet Departments not named Home- less it is to try and negotiate with this said: I believe you. land Security have absolutely noth- President at the moment. Last weekend, we learned that Presi- ing—nothing—to do with our disagree- My friend Leader MCCONNELL is the dent Trump has expressed a desire to ments over border security. That is one who can break the impasse. He has withdraw from NATO this summer— why Democrats have offered, and con- declared before that ‘‘he is the guy who the past summer is when he expressed tinue to offer, to reopen the govern- gets us out of shutdowns.’’ He was the desire. That is Putin’s dream— ment while we debate border security. proud of that. I wish he were still Putin’s dream. All the advice of our Again, three words for Leader proud of it. military and diplomatic leaders were MCCONNELL again: Open the govern- I think we are all ready for that, against it. Somehow, the President ment. Leader MCCONNELL, because so long as wants to do it, and who benefits the Three words to my Republican col- Leader MCCONNELL hides behind the most? Putin. Who loses the most? The leagues: Open the government. President and the President’s absurd West. Three words to President Trump: and destructive shutdown strategy, the Now, with this proposed sanctions re- Open the government. Senate will be unable to vote on broad- lief, we have another example of Presi- Then, we can have all the discussion ly popular legislation to reopen the dent Trump trying to lighten the bur- and debating, as we are supposed to do, government. den on Putin’s oligarchs. We should not on these issues where we don’t agree. The longer Leader MCCONNELL allows allow it. Democrats have made entirely rea- this to continue, the more he and Re- For a very long time, the Republican sonable proposals. We proposed to open publican Senators will be tied to the Party predicated its foreign policy on the government by passing Republican President and the President’s disgrace- taking a tougher line against Russia spending bills from the last Congress so ful tactic of government by extortion. and Putin. In so many campaigns for there would be no controversy. These RUSSIA President, we Democrats were accused are not bills the Democrats put to- Mr. President, last night, the Senate of not being tough enough on the Rus- gether. These are bills the Republicans voted to proceed to the resolution to sians. I have always felt we have to be put together with some Democratic disapprove the Treasury Department’s tough on the Russians, but it seems ac- input. Leader MCCONNELL voted for plans to relax sanctions on Russia, and quiescence to the President, a fear of every one of them—every one of them. 11 Republicans—I am proud of that, breaking with the President, has held As for this idea that he will not move proud of them—joined with every Dem- back too many of my Republican col- unless Trump agrees, that may have ocrat to advance the resolution, which leagues from supporting this resolu- made sense in the first week or two. It will face a cloture vote today. Two or tion. makes no sense now because President three more Republican votes will en- The resolution, just to repeat, is sort Trump is adamant, all over the lot, and sure cloture is invoked and the passage of—I know Treasury made an effort, al- seems unwilling and unable to tie him- of the resolution achieved. So I would though I don’t have much faith in the self out of his own knots to get the like to make a direct appeal to my Re- strength. I think the Secretary of government open. Someone should step publican friends who are wondering Treasury is an intelligent man, but he in. On our side, we are willing to step about this. never stands up to Trump, and I don’t in. Where is Leader MCCONNELL? Where This resolution is about a very sim- have any faith in his strength in stand- are the Republicans? ple thing. Do you believe America ing up this time. So if Trump wanted a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.003 S16JAPT1 S236 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 weakened resolution because maybe ceived agreement from all parties. We It is particularly easy to turn our Putin or the Russians wanted it, that know that, and the Democrats know backs in the case of abortion because is what we have here. that as well, but apparently they are the injustice of abortion is hidden. It Forty-five percent control is not—45 willing to flip-flop on this issue if they happens out of the public view behind percent ownership, which is what this think it will suit their political pur- closed doors, but we must not forget does, takes Deripaska out of this? For- poses. Kind of like how they were for a that every day in the United States, get it. Then add to his 45 percent the 7 border fence before they were against unborn babies are being killed. percent the in-laws own, that the large it. That is right. The Centers for Disease Control and percentage that Russian banks—con- In 2006, the Democratic leader and Prevention, which compiles data on the trolled by Putin—own, the control is the ranking member of the Senate Ju- number of U.S. abortions, reports that just as tight as it was before. The peo- diciary Committee voted for legisla- there were more than 638,000 legal ple who were put in charge have close tion to authorize a border fence. They abortions in 2015—638,000. That is relationships with Russia. This is not a were joined in that vote by then-Sen- roughly equivalent to three-quarters of strong resolution. It is slightly less ator Biden, then-Senator Clinton, and the population of South Dakota. That than a joke—slightly less than a joke. then-Senator Obama. In 2013, every is an incredible number of lives lost, an So I hope some of our colleagues will Senate Democrat—every Senate Demo- incredible amount of joy lost, an in- come around. This is all about Amer- crat—supported legislation requiring credible amount of love lost, and it is ica, the West, the stability of our Na- the completion of a 700-mile fence all too easy to forget because we don’t tion, and if Putin thinks he can manip- along our southern border. In 2009, the see it happening. We can’t forget. We ulate our country and manipulate the Democratic leader praised border fenc- can’t forget injustice. We can’t let fear President and too many of my col- ing as a border security accomplish- or discomfort stop us from speaking up leagues who have always been strong ment. for those who cannot speak for them- against Russia go along, what is he So what has changed? The need to se- selves. going to do next? What is he going to cure our borders hasn’t changed. The ask President Trump to do next, and effectiveness of barriers hasn’t Fortunately, there are tens of thou- what will President Trump do? changed. That has been well docu- sands of men and women and young I yield the floor. mented. people around this country who are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- The House majority leader, STENY committed to speaking up for the un- nority whip. HOYER, was asked about the Demo- born and who travel to Washington, GOVERNMENT FUNDING crats’ flip-flop, whether there is any DC, every year to remind us of the Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, to quote real difference between what they sup- truth about abortion, to remind us that the great Yogi Berra, ‘‘It’s deja vu all ported previously and what they are abortion is the destruction of an inno- over again.’’ opposing now. Here is what he said: ‘‘I cent human life, that every abortion It is the 26th day of the shutdown, don’t have an answer that I think is a kills an innocent human being with her and for the 26th day in a row, Demo- really good answer.’’ own DNA and her own, distinct iden- crats are refusing to seriously engage Well, that is an honest reply. Demo- tity. with the President to get the govern- crats don’t have a good answer because I can think of few greater things ment reopened. Democrats have spent there is no real difference between than to defend the defenseless, to stand a lot of time talking about their desire what they supported a few years ago up for those who cannot stand up for to get the hundreds of thousands of fur- and what they are opposing now. themselves, and I am grateful for all loughed Federal workers back to work, Democrats have flip-flopped on the those who will march through the but their actions contradict their issue because they are afraid to oppose streets of Washington, DC, on Friday words. the radical far-left wing of their party to speak up for the innocent unborn. I The only way for the government to and because they are committed to ob- thank them for reminding us of this reopen is for both sides to come to the structing this President no matter great injustice, and I join them in table and compromise. The Democrats what. praying that one day every child will are absolutely refusing to consider any If Democrats weren’t hurting any- be safe from abortion. concession. Their position is, my way body, their refusal to play ball I yield the floor. or the highway. Unfortunately, that is wouldn’t be a problem, but every single The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- not the way things work in the real day that they refuse to engage in seri- ator from Utah. world. When you have two groups with ous negotiations is a day that families Mr. LEE. Mr. President, this coming diametrically opposed positions, both aren’t getting paid, national priorities Friday, tens of thousands of Americans sides have to give a little if they are aren’t getting funded, and important will take to the snowy streets of Wash- ever going to get anything done. border security is being postponed. ington, DC, to exercise their funda- The White House has a strongly held That is where we are. I urge my col- mental rights on behalf of millions of position on this issue, but it has also leagues to rethink their obstruction others who cannot. They will come made it clear that it is willing to be and to work with the President to get from every State in the Union, includ- flexible and to negotiate with Demo- the government reopened and Federal ing the State of Utah, to march to the crats. The Democrats don’t share that workers back to work and funding for willingness, and their refusal to nego- that critical and important priority of U.S. Supreme Court. Fittingly, they tiate is victimizing the very workers ensuring that we have a secure south- will be marching down Constitution they claim they want to protect. ern border. Avenue in the name of justice and in defense of the innocent. Senate Democrats’ latest attempt to MARCH FOR LIFE distract from Democrats’ refusal to ne- Mr. President, this Friday, as they do The March for Life is a spectacular gotiate is to push for votes on House- every year, individuals from every cor- tradition in American politics, a mass passed legislation on reopening the ner of the United States will come to demonstration of joy. Despite its size government, but as Democrats know Washington, DC, to participate in the and the diversity of its participants— very well, these votes would be mean- national March for Life. sometimes north of 100,000 souls, born ingless because this is not legislation As usual, South Dakotans will be and unborn—the march is typically ig- the President is going to sign. among them. Tens of thousands of indi- nored by the mainstream media. Indeed, before Christmas, the Demo- viduals will march from the National The marchers also know that the Su- cratic leader in the Senate stated: Mall to the Supreme Court to bear wit- preme Court, rightly, is not supposed ‘‘The President must publicly support ness to a simple truth; that unborn ba- to be swayed by public opinion one way and say he will sign an agreement be- bies are human beings and that they or another. Yet they march January fore it gets a vote in either Chamber’’; deserve to be protected. after January after January, cheer- that from the Democratic leader as re- It can be easy sometimes for human fully, prayerfully, happily, peacefully, cently as just a few weeks ago. beings to turn their backs on injustice. bundled up against the cold, with ba- Well, there is no point in spending Maybe because we don’t want to get in- bies in their strollers, and wearing time taking up a bill that hasn’t re- volved, we are reluctant to speak out. smiles on their faces.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.004 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S237 I have been, and I can confirm that Abortion is evil, but so is indiffer- lying. He has shut down the govern- the March for Life is the happiest pro- ence. Human dignity impels us to tran- ment of the most powerful Nation in test you can see because they march scend both, not merely by changing the world, making us a laughing stock not principally in outrage over the laws but by changing hearts, starting, around the rest of the world, and he lives lost to the scourge of abortion but of course, with our own. It is not says he will keep us shut down until he in abiding hope for the lives yet to be enough to restore a legal regime of life; gets what he wants. It is the height of saved. we must also endeavor to forge a new irresponsibility. It certainly destroys The March for Life is often seen as culture of life that is broader and runs our effectiveness in other parts of the the pro-life movement’s response to the deeper than the law. world. Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Those of us who call ourselves pro- He is the President of this country. Wade. In truth, it is a continuation of life have a particular duty to exercise We all—Democrats and Republicans— the march of human dignity and equal- the very right we fight to win back for accept that he is the President. But ity that has defined American history the unborn: the right to live, the right that also means he is supposed to lead since we first declared ‘‘that all men to grow, to strive every day to become the Nation, not run it into the ground are Created equal, that they are en- more fully the person God made us to like so many of his businesses that had dowed by their Creator with certain in- be. A culture of life can be built only to declare bankruptcy. But he sits in alienable Rights, that among these are one hopeful soul at a time, one by one. the White House tweeting and watch- Life’’—yes, life—‘‘Liberty, and the pur- We have a long way to go, of course, ing television all day, ignoring the suit of Happiness.’’ but the work is well underway. To see damaging effect his actions are having Raised from the crib on the Declara- what it looks like, stop by the march. on millions of Americans of whatever tion of Independence, Americans can The struggle for life is just the latest political persuasion around the coun- sometimes take its lofty and inspiring battle in America’s long, noble crusade try. words for granted, but these truths, for justice, for equality, for freedom The shutdown not only hurts our however self-evident, remain as revolu- and liberty, and, of course, for dignity. Federal workers, it is hurting Amer- tionary today as they were when they It is another fight worth having, an- ica’s economy. The President’s own were penned in 1776. other fight most worthy of our herit- Chair of the White House Council of From the dawn of time, powerful men age, another fight worthy of our chil- Economic Advisers estimates that have dehumanized women, the poor, dren. One day soon, we are going to win gross domestic product will slow by .1 the sick, the disabled, the young and this fight. We are going to win this percent for every 2 weeks the govern- the old, those who thought differently, fight, too, just as we have won others. ment is shut down. Today, there are re- looked differently, loved differently, or Until that day, America will continue ports that this estimate is too low and worshipped differently. Whether enforced by tribal taboos, to march. that the impact could be .1 percent for I yield the floor. corrupted science, or judicial fiat, every week the government is shut- I suggest the absence of a quorum. these experiments in dehumanization tered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are the darkest chapters in human his- Those are numbers, but let me tell clerk will call the roll. you a story and give an example. Small tory—including the original sin of our The senior assistant legislative clerk Republic, the monstrous evil of slav- businesses employ more than 59 million proceeded to call the roll. people in this country. Small busi- ery. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask The story of American history is the nesses in this country are one of the unanimous consent that the order for story of our Nation standing up to op- main drivers of economic growth, but the quorum call be rescinded. every day the government is closed is a pression, of our coming to the defense The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the vulnerable in our laws and with day small businesses can’t get Small objection, it is so ordered. our very lives. From Independence Hall Business Administration-backed loans Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President—and I to invest and grow their companies. to the Bill of Rights, from the aboli- welcome the distinguished Presiding tion of slavery to universal suffrage, to Last week, I heard from a woman Officer, who has probably presided be- who runs a small sign company in the civil rights movement, to the tri- fore, but this is the first time I have umph over nazism, fascism, and com- Essex Junction, VT. Essex Junction is been on the floor and have seen him munism, the American people have in Chittenden County outside of Bur- preside. I realize he cannot respond, fought through prejudice and pride to lington, VT. It is a beautiful commu- but I welcome him to the Senate. assert and to defend the equal dignity nity. It survives by small businesses of every single member of the human GOVERNMENT FUNDING that expand. She is trying to grow her family. Mr. President, for 26 days, President business, and she is trying to acquire For all the powerful forces arrayed Trump has held funding for our Federal another one, but the SBA backs the against it, the right to life remains a Government hostage, using it as lever- space she is trying to purchase, and so part of who we are—a common heritage age to force Congress to provide $5.7 she can’t bring the sale to finality dur- and, I believe history will prove, a billion to build his ill-conceived, expen- ing the shutdown. As a result, the sell- common destiny. That is precisely why sive, and unfortunately totally ineffec- er is threatening to just move on. He the march grows every single year not tive wall on the southern border. We can’t get an answer from the SBA. And, only here in Washington but in soli- knew this was coming because for of course, that would throw her expan- darity marches in State capitals all months during the campaign, he riled sion plans into jeopardy. around the country. up his base with chants of ‘‘Build the We have many excellent craft brew- In Salt Lake City on Friday, Utah wall. Build the wall.’’ He invented a eries in Vermont. They bring in a lot of will host its annual March for Life at crisis at the southern border and then revenue. They hire a lot of people. the Utah State Capitol building. The told supporters that only he could They are a key part of our tourism. I same group of people will also be orga- solve it. He gave his word over and over heard from one of the head brewers nizing the annual diaper drive for the again that Mexico would pay for the from one of these major craft brew- Pregnancy Resource Center, a non- wall so American taxpayers would not eries. He depends upon the Alcohol and profit organization that provides free have to. Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to ap- healthcare services to pregnant moth- That was over 2 years ago, and I prove his license applications, for- ers in need. They know that to love is think he is feeling the pressure now as mulas, and the labels he puts on his to serve, and to be pro-life is to be pro he shutters himself in the White House. beer. He has been brewing the beer and every life and not just some lives. Our Having failed to convince both Repub- it is ready to be labeled, but the office duty to justice and equality extends licans and Democrats in Congress that is closed due to the government shut- beyond the unborn child in the womb; the campaign slogan was actually good down. They are not processing applica- it extends to her mother and to her fa- policy and having failed, as we all tions. He wrote: ther, to her siblings and her friends, knew, to get Mexico to pay for the I am one of the millions of voters whose her neighborhood, her church, and her wall, he turns to a negotiation tactic livelihood depends on the government oper- school—to her whole life. that he seems to have mastered—bul- ating. . . . Every day that passes without the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.006 S16JAPT1 S238 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 ATTB up and running is another potential ment from the American Facilitation gencies. We invested in video surveil- day of lost sales. Program to help mitigate the effects of lance, radar systems to detect move- Farmers across the country and in the Trump tariffs, but she hasn’t re- ment in remote locations. These are so- Vermont are also feeling the pain of ceived the second installment because lutions that work. These are smart the shutdown. Just a few weeks ago, we of the Trump shutdown. The second in- uses of taxpayer dollars. A 30-foot wall passed the bipartisan farm bill. I was stallment is needed to help pay her that Mexico will not pay for is not a one of the conferees on that bill. I bills. good solution. praised Senator PAT ROBERTS, Repub- She says that she will be in much This shutdown is not about border se- lican from Kansas, and DEBBIE STABE- better shape when the new Dairy Mar- curity. If this were about border secu- NOW, Democrat from Michigan. They gin Coverage Program from the new rity, we would be done with it today. put together this bipartisan bill, and farm bill is implemented. Again, I ap- The Trump shutdown is the President the President took credit when he plaud Senator PAT ROBERTS and Sen- trying to distract America from his signed it. ator DEBBIE STABENOW for ushering failures as a leader and shore up the Well, it is a 5-year farm bill, and now that through in an almost unanimous support of his base. It is shameful. the President, right after signing the vote. Unfortunately, no work is being It is clear that President Trump will farm bill, has shut the U.S. Depart- done to get the program up and run- not do the right thing on his own, so it ment of Agriculture field offices that ning because of the government shut- is time for Senate Republicans to step help farmers implement the law. Farm- down. She is frustrated. She is worried up. Just yesterday morning, Democrats ers need information now as the new about her future. She is looking for asked unanimous consent to take up planting and growing season looms. help. She is an honest, hard-working two bills that would get this govern- How long will it affect operations head- person, and she is stymied. I don’t ment back open—a six-bill minibus ing into the planting year? Most of the blame her. that has bipartisan support, including staff are on furlough. If you are a farm- Implementation of the farm bill, four bills that passed the Republican- er in the Midwest and you are pre- which I spent more than a year work- controlled Senate 92 to 6—virtually paring your crops, you can’t say: Well, ing on—I was on the committee con- every Republican voted for it—and a you know, we can wait a few months— ference working hard to deliver for our continuing resolution for the Home- maybe past the growing season—to find Nation’s farmers on a wide range of land Security Department through out what the rules are going to be, and key priorities, especially our strug- February 8. Even though virtually then we will plant. The decisions have gling dairy farmers. It is now on hold every Republican has voted for this, to be made now. during the shutdown with nearly every the Republican leader objected to It also means that farmers can’t USDA Agency furloughed. This is life going forward. apply for much needed loans. They in the age of the Trump shutdown. If they continue to object to opening need these loans because the drop in The President says that shutting the government, this shutdown is as commodity prices brought on by the down the government, paralyzing our much on them as it is on the President. President’s tariffs has hit many farm- country, is necessary to address a We have bipartisan bills before us that ers hard. They need loans to help pay growing crisis on our southern border. could reopen the government. We could their bills. Many banks are not willing The only crisis we have in our country vote on them today, and they would to lend on them, so they have to rely right now is the one caused by the pass with veto-proof margins. on the Department of Agriculture as a Trump shutdown. The crisis we face is Leader MCCONNELL, bring up these lender of last resort. not at our southern border but at bills. Let’s vote to end this national Guess what happens in these multiple kitchen tables, on family farms, and in nightmare. whammies. Offices that issue these small businesses across the country as I yield the floor. loans are closed due to the shutdown. families hurt by the Trump shutdown The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. They need the loans because of the try to figure out how to make ends MCSALLY). The Senator from Wash- President’s tariffs and the President’s meet. ington. shutdown, but these offices can’t give The President talks of hordes of ille- Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I them the loans. gal immigrants rushing across our bor- ask unanimous consent to speak as in For those farmers who have better ders, but border apprehensions have morning business. credit, who can access other lending dropped 75 percent since 2000, and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without options, many of their loans are also majority of people apprehended at bor- objection, it is so ordered. delayed by the shutdown since the ders today are families—women and Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I lenders are unable to confirm that the children—fleeing violence in their own come to the floor today with a number farmer has other outstanding loans country. They deserve our compassion, of my colleagues on the 26th day of this from the USDA. They could just con- not vitriol. deeply damaging and completely un- nect to the USDA office to ask, but it More people are in this country ille- necessary Trump shutdown. We are is closed. gally as a result of visa overstays than here today to lift up the voices and sto- Just this week at the Farm Bureau from illegal border crossings. This wall ries of the people who are being hurt by convention, the President loudly pro- does nothing to address that. To ad- President Trump and his Senate Re- claimed that he is providing assistance dress our complex immigration issues, publican allies and to once again call to the Market Facilitation Program to we need comprehensive legislation on Republican leaders here in the Sen- have farmers mitigate the financial based on facts, not bumper sticker slo- ate to finally allow a vote and work losses caused by the Trump tariffs. But gans. with us to end this manufactured cri- as of December 28, there is no one left We all support strong border secu- sis. While President Trump is very fo- in the USDA accounting offices to rity—every Democrat, every Repub- cused on his political game, actual peo- process any new applications for these lican does. By working on a bipartisan ple, their families, and their commu- much needed payments. basis in the last fiscal year, Democrats nities are paying the price. I recently heard from a dairy farmer and Republicans supported $21.1 billion People we represent—moms and dads, in what we call the Northeast Kingdom for border security and immigration workers, small business owners, people in Vermont. She milks 80 cows, and she enforcement. This followed a similar who did not do anything wrong, who is proud of her operation, but she has investment we made in fiscal year 2017. just want to work, do their job, serve been hit hard by the President’s trade As vice chairman of the Appropria- their communities—all of them have policies, which have led to retaliatory tions Committee, I know that we in- been pulled into President Trump’s tariffs against U.S. dairy exports, and vested in our ports of entry, including chaos and dysfunction, and it needs to she is now behind in her electric bill. the purchase of nonintrusive inspection end. The electric company is threatening to equipment to detect illegal and illicit I am very proud to kick off another turn off the power to her home, to her contraband. We invested in aircraft to effort here in the Senate by those who barn, to her milk parlor, to her milk- monitor our sprawling border from want to make sure that President ing machines. She received one install- above and quickly respond to emer- Trump and Senate Republican leaders

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:35 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.007 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S239 don’t forget whom this is about and un- They are people who are getting While their home is being rebuilt, derstand who is being impacted by angrier and angrier, more and more Trisha’s family moved into a rental their refusal to act. desperate with every day that goes by, home, and they are currently evacu- I want to start with a few from my who are going to make their voices ated from that rental home due to the home State of Washington, where there heard, and we are going to make their flood and mudslide risks that are cur- are nearly 13,000 workers who have voices heard. We are fighting by their rently an issue in California. been caught up in this Trump shut- side to end this shutdown. I am going Trisha said: down. to keep making sure they have a voice We have small children that we are most Lauren is a furloughed FAA em- in the Senate. concerned about (with the uncertainty of our ployee who shared her story with me I am proud to be with a number of careers as Federal employees and the incred- through my website. She told me she my Democratic colleagues today. We ibly long road ahead in rebuilding our home supports her family with one income, are going to lift up their stories until but most importantly our livelihood). and now that paycheck has been fro- President Trump and Republicans here She writes: zen. She said she has been losing sleep in the Senate agree to end this crisis We will continue to stand with our NATCA trying to figure out how to cut her own they started. Brothers and Sisters in ensuring the safety expenses and pay her bills since the I yield the floor. of the National Airspace System, but with- Federal Government isn’t meeting its The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- out the support staff working, it is a obligation to pay her. ator from California. daunting task. I heard from Adam, also from my Ms. HARRIS. We are now 26 days into Trisha’s message is one of nearly home State, who is buying his first the longest government shutdown in 20,000 phone calls, emails, and letters home with his fiance. What should be a American history, and 800,000 work- my office has received since the shut- very exciting time is now filled with ers—800,000 Americans—are going with- down started 26 days ago—all pleading unnecessary stress because Federal out pay. Half of them are working any- with us to reopen the U.S. Government. loans through USDA and FHA are held way. They are 2 of the 42,300 workers who up. As if closing a home isn’t stressful Let’s be very clear about how we got are currently being furloughed in Cali- enough, now they don’t know when or into this mess. The Senate unani- fornia. I don’t know which of them are even if a loan is going to come through. mously passed a bill to open the gov- Democrats or Republicans, and it As Adam described to me, home buyers ernment right before the holidays. The doesn’t matter. What matters is the are now caught in the middle, and that vote was 100 to 0. There was such people who are being hurt and the crit- is just wrong. jubilance on this floor that, literally, ical government functions that are One Federal employee I met with Members of the Senate were singing going undone. They are the TSA agents while I was home last week is a sci- Christmas carols. who protect our flights and the air entist at one of the impacted Agencies, Yet 2 weeks ago, the House, doing its traffic controllers who help to land our and he told me about the stress that he job, then passed a bill to reopen the planes. They are park rangers and FBI and his family have endured since the government. They sent six bills over to agents and Coast Guard members. They start of the shutdown, having to cover the Senate. This body needs to hold a inspect our food and provide loans to their childcare expenses and mortgage vote on that legislation and send it to our farmers. They conduct lifesaving while he is not being paid—expenses the President and ask him to sign it. research. Right now, though, they are The real obstacle to ending this shut- that total up to $1,700 each month. being told to pay their bills by baby- down is in the White House. The Presi- Right now, he said he is able to tap sitting or selling their belongings on dent is holding the American people into his family emergency fund to craigslist. hostage over his vanity project on the make ends meet, but he doesn’t think These Americans need their govern- southern border and peddling his usual they can hang on much longer. ment to do its job. They don’t need a propaganda to distract from a crisis of I am not the only one, by the way, wall. They need paychecks. Congress is his own making. who is hearing from people in Wash- a coequal branch of government. We The President has said that ‘‘most of ington State about how President don’t need a permission slip before we the workers not getting paid are Demo- Trump’s unnecessary shutdown is im- can vote on a bill. crats,’’ as if that is true or if that pacting their lives. These stories are On behalf of Trisha and hundreds of should matter. He has said that ‘‘many everywhere. thousands of Americans like her, let’s of the people that we’re talking about Earlier this week, the wife of a fur- take up the legislation that we have al- . . . agree with what we’re doing.’’ It loughed TSA employee with a 6-year- ready approved. Let’s send it to the has been said that the workers have old daughter told the Seattle Times President, and let’s end this pointless said to ‘‘stay out until you get the about how the shutdown has thrown shutdown as soon as possible—right funding for the wall.’’ her family into an economic tailspin. Well, that is contrary to what we away, now. I yield back my time. Their family is currently living off of have been hearing and what I have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- money she makes from babysitting and been hearing. Last week, for example, I ator from Maryland. with the help from her retired father, heard from a woman by the name of Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I who has taken now a minimum-wage Trisha. Trisha and her husband are thank Senator MURRAY, Senator HAR- job to help with the family’s finances. both air traffic controllers with nearly RIS, and my colleagues who are on the She worries how they are ever going to 40 years of Federal service combined. floor. make it if this shutdown continues. Trisha’s husband served in the Navy. This is a small number of the count- I point out that we are now on day 26 He now has to work long hours of over- less stories coming out of my State and of this outrageous and dangerous par- time to compensate for the workers from around the country about how tial shutdown that was totally avoid- who are absent because they have been President Trump’s reckless govern- able. It has been caused by one per- furloughed, and he is not being paid. ment shutdown is hurting real people. Trisha’s job was deemed non- son—President Trump—and is now They are people in every one of our essential, so she is also not being paid. being assisted by the Republican lead- States in the country. They are people Neither parent in this family is being ership in this body by its not allowing on every side of the border debate. paid. They have three young children, the U.S. Senate, which is a coequal They are people who heard President and this is on top of the fact that branch of government, to take up legis- Trump say he would be ‘‘proud’’ to shut Trisha and her family have already en- lation that would reopen government— down the government. They are people dured hardship these past few months legislation that has previously passed who simply do not understand why as victims of the Thomas fire. this body and would, clearly, pass on a they are being asked to bear the bur- As she wrote me: vote if the majority leader would allow den, to pay the price because President On December 5th of last year, our home us to have that vote. We could then re- Trump and Republican leaders here in was completely destroyed in the Thomas fire open the government. the Senate have boxed themselves into and we have used every resource available to The unanimous consent request that a political corner. us to work towards rebuilding our home. I offered yesterday with my colleague

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.009 S16JAPT1 S240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 from Maryland, Senator VAN HOLLEN, One of the reporters there asked: Can consin, we make things—cheese, brats, would allow the appropriations bills you give us an individual hardship that and, yes, beer. Milwaukee is often that have nothing to do with this cur- you have actually confronted? called Brew City, but thanks to the rent dispute with the President to be He explained that he has a 10-year- government shutdown, there are craft fully functional, and it would allow for old daughter whom he describes as his brewers across our State that can’t a continuing resolution for the Depart- heart and pride and joy. He had to take make or sell new beer. ment of Homeland Security. We could her out of cheerleading because he Russ Klisch is the President of Lake- then work, as we should work, to deal could not pay for it while he works at front Brewery in Milwaukee. Lakefront with border security and immigration BWI without receiving a paycheck. has been making beer in Wisconsin for issues. Yet the majority leader ob- Then he said something that, I think, more than 30 years. The Alcohol and jected to the Senate’s taking up that really hit us all. He said at the press Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau ap- legislation, and the shutdown con- conference: It may not seem like the proves licenses for new beers and new tinues. end of the world, but to a 10-year-old, breweries as well as labels for beers There are 800,000-plus citizens who it is pretty close. that are sent out of State, but the work for the Federal Government who These are the circumstances in which Agency is not currently serving craft are being denied the ability to either we are putting our fellow citizens by brewers due to the Trump shutdown. Lakefront Brewery has plans to in- get paychecks for the work that they saying: Work without pay or be fur- troduce a brand-new beer in mid-Feb- do or are being furloughed without pay. loughed without pay. ruary, but those plans are now on hold. In each one of those cases, there is a It makes no sense at all. We should This government shutdown threatens hardship that is having an impact that never have had the shutdown. We could to cut its beer sales and hurt its ability goes well beyond just the 800,000. end it now by the Senate’s carrying out to grow its business and support the There are businesses in its constitutional responsibility as a coequal branch of government. Let’s economy. Other breweries across Wis- that are wondering whether they can consin are impacted as well. keep their doors open because they de- vote on the legislation that can reopen government. Let’s do what we are re- Mosinee Brewing Company opened its pend on Federal workers to come in doors just last November, but it can’t and use their services. Whether it is a sponsible to do—let’s end this shut- down. get approval to start making and sell- laundry, a cleaner, a restaurant, or a ing its new beer until the government supply store, they know their sales de- I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- reopens. New ‘‘Made in Wisconsin’’ beer pend on people having checks to pay is also on hold until we reopen the gov- their bills. The Federal workforce does ator from Wisconsin. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam President, I ernment. not. So it is affecting secondary em- rise to address the Trump shutdown President Trump and Majority Lead- ployment. There have also been a lot of and the real consequences that have er MCCONNELL can and should end this layoffs by those who depend on the occurred since 800,000 Federal workers, shutdown today and ensure that Fed- contract services of the Federal Gov- including nearly 3,000 Wisconsinites, eral workers like Mallory can finally ernment. have been furloughed or forced to work get paid and so that small business There are many individual stories, without pay. owners like Russ can keep growing and Senator VAN HOLLEN and I have The President said this week that his their businesses. traveled throughout our State and administration is setting records. It is We should vote in the Senate today have met with government workers. true that he now holds the record for on House-passed legislation, and the We have heard the account of one per- the longest government shutdown in President should sign it so we can fi- son who was supposed to close on a new our Nation’s history, but every day nally end this useless shutdown that is home, his first home. He is not going to that it continues, the Trump shutdown preventing our country from moving be able to do that because he doesn’t is causing real pain for hard-working forward. have a paycheck that shows the wages people in my State. I yield the floor. necessary in order to support the mort- I recently read the heartbreaking The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gage because his most recent paycheck story of Mallory Lorge. Mallory lives ator from New Hampshire. Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I is zero. in River Falls, WI, and works for the join my colleagues this morning to We have heard from a person in my Department of the Interior. On Friday, share the stories of the people in New office who is an air traffic controller. Mallory, along with thousands of other Hampshire who are currently enduring Her husband is also an air traffic con- Federal workers, did not receive a pay- hardships because of this Trump shut- troller. They are responsible for rel- check. Mallory has type 1 diabetes. down—a shutdown that has been atives who are dependent on them. One Without her paycheck, she can’t afford termed by a number of my colleagues needs a medical procedure, but they her $300 copay to get the insulin she as the longest government shutdown in are not going to be able to move for- needs to manage her diabetes and stay ward with that medical procedure be- U.S. history. alive. Mallory said she is rationing the I have here a picture of Andre and his cause they don’t have the out-of-pock- two vials of insulin she has left. Her et costs that are going to be necessary wife Maria and their three beautiful blood sugar rose to a high level last children, from Derry, NH. Andre is an to pay for that. The list goes on and on week, but she said she felt forced to ig- and on of hardship—of people won- air traffic controller who works at the nore it. Instead, she said, I just went to Boston Terminal Radar Approach Con- dering whether their credit scores are bed and hoped I would wake up. going to be affected, which could affect trol facility in Merrimack, NH. It is Think about that for a minute. Be- sounds like it would be in Boston, but their employment because they are cause President Trump and the Repub- going to be late in paying their mort- it is not. It is in New Hampshire, where licans in Congress refuse to support bi- we have hundreds of air traffic control- gage payments. That is assuming they partisan legislation to end this shut- get paychecks in the next couple of lers and FAA personnel. down and reopen the government, Mal- Andre works at the center to keep months because, then, their homes lory can’t afford to get the insulin she the airways safe for passengers who are could well be foreclosed on. needs to live. The House has done its flying over the Granite State. He also I could put a face on each one of job in passing bipartisan legislation to represents and talks to a number of these 800,000, but let me just share an end the shutdown. Now it is time for other air traffic controllers in the New account by Lamar Cobb, who is a lead Senate Majority Leader MCCONNELL to England region to hear what they have transportation security officer at BWI stop blocking a vote in the Senate so to say. Marshall Airport. I was there earlier that we can fund the government. With what he is hearing right now re- this week, meeting with the govern- We are 26 days into the Trump shut- garding the shutdown, Andre writes: ment workers who are keeping our air- down. It is not just hurting Federal Air traffic controllers have remained on ports and our air traffic safe. These are workers and contractors. It is also the job, dedicated to the safety of every dedicated people who are working with- hurting small businesses and entre- flight, but we don’t know when we will re- out pay. He came forward. preneurs across the country. In Wis- ceive our next paycheck. My colleagues and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.010 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S241 I have suffered the sudden loss of our income go to work normally like any other day and The Congress, Senate, and The White due to the government shutdown. It’s going we pay for childcare. It is going to be hard to House has once again tarnished what was to be hard for me to meet all of my financial meet all of my family’s financial obligations once considered the beacon of democracy. . . obligations. without knowing when our next paychecks The image of the United States of America. What I am most impressed by with will be. My family has no income while the Yes, I and my family need this government regard to the Federal workers with government remains shutdown. open. I need to be paid for my continued The shutdown affects us all in many ways, whom I have met is their dedication to dedication. . . for my work. . . But, the but the other major way it is effecting me is American people need the practice of govern- their jobs. All of those air traffic con- professionally. This government shutdown is ment shutdowns to end. The way for polit- trollers understand that the safety of setting back air traffic control staffing num- ical agendas to be advanced is through diplo- the skies in the United States depends bers. matic compromise not party-lined standoffs. on them, and they are there. They are The FAA Academy is closed during the Please free my family, my colleagues, and not getting paid. They are experiencing shutdown which is where all of our new the American people from this governmental hardships like Andre is talking about, trainees train initially. siege of our livelihoods and open our govern- but they are there and are doing every- There are controllers being forced to retire ment. Restore the faith of the American peo- because of age, but with the shutdown new thing they can to make sure that the ple. replacements cannot be trained. We are at a Sincerely, American public can fly safely. 30-year low in staffing and every day the Jamie (Auburn, NH). In addition to Andre’s story, I have FAA Academy is closed the more set back heard from nearly 100 other air traffic staffing becomes. New trainees that are un- DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN: I am writing to controllers in New Hampshire who are able to train due to the Academy closure you today because of the partial government all calling for an end to the shutdown— may lead to fewer new hires for 2019. Many shutdown that is causing 800,000 federal em- air traffic controllers who are pro- controllers are working 6-day work weeks ployees to go without the certainty of their tecting our safety and who are working and these new hires will help. paychecks. This uncertainty is adding undue without pay. This career has been all I wanted to do stress to ourselves and our jobs because of fi- I want to read an excerpt from a let- since I was little. Like my coworkers I per- nancial obligations. form my duties professionally and to the As an air traffic controller and con- ter that I received from Jamie in Au- highest safety standards despite not knowing stituent, I want you to know how the partial burn, NH, because I think it so exem- when my next paycheck is. We will all con- government shutdown is affecting me. For plifies where we are and how the Amer- tinue to do so, but with financial concerns the last TWO weeks, other controllers and I ican people are feeling about this gov- until the shutdown ends. Please End the gov- have remained on the job, dedicated to the ernment shutdown. ernment shutdown. Thank you for your time. safety of every flight. Even without knowing Jamie writes: Sincerely, when we will get paid, or even if we will get Dear Senator Shaheen, there are many sto- Kristen (Milford, NH). paid. ries to be told regarding the effects of the As my husband and I do not know when or government shutdown on Federal employ- DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN: I write today to if I will receive my paycheck, we are having ees—the stress of financial uncertainty, the urge you to end the current partial govern- to stretch every last penny to meet all our inability to take necessary time from work ment shutdown caused by a lapse in annual financial obligations. If this shutdown con- to care for our families, and the continued appropriations. As a federal air traffic con- tinues for much longer, we do not know how degradation of FAA resources. . . . These are troller and constituent, I want you to know or if some of our bills will be paid. but a few examples shared amongst us, but how the shutdown is affecting me. We ask you to end this shutdown imme- there is something that tears at the very Since air traffic control specialists per- diately! fabric of who we are. We take deep pride in form life and safety excepted activities as Sincerely, serving our country and providing the safest defined by the Antideficiency Act, control- Caitlin (Amherst, NH). and most efficient air traffic control system lers like me have remained on the job, dedi- in the world. We do so with an unwavering cated to the safety of every flight, since the DEAR SENATOR JEANNE SHAHEEN: As an air sense of duty and a deep understanding of beginning of the partial shutdown on Decem- traffic controller and constituent, I want the trust bestowed on us by the American ber 22nd. However, my family will be placed you to know how the partial government people. To be used as pawns in a political under significant financial stress if the shut- shutdown is affecting me. For the last two chess match not only disrespects us as dedi- down lasts beyond the current pay period. weeks, air traffic controllers have remained cated Federal employees, but it serves to We don’t know when we will receive our next on the job, dedicated to the safety of every weaken our democracy. A government that paycheck. flight. Yet, we don’t know when we will re- must hold hostage the livelihood of its citi- The Federal Aviation Administration has ceive our next paycheck. My colleagues and zens is the very definition of a failed closed its training academy in Oklahoma I have suffered the sudden loss of our income democracy. City, where new controllers arrive to begin due to the government shutdown. I am a col- their careers, as I did ten years ago this lege graduate and have numerous student Sadly, that is what President Donald week. Classes have been cancelled, which loans to pay as well as trying to provide for Trump is doing. He is holding hostage will invariably lead to fewer new hires in my family. hundreds of thousands of Federal work- 2019. Stopping the hiring and training pipe- Please, we as air traffic controllers beg, ers, and he is being enabled in this ef- line exacerbates the current controller staff- end the government shutdown. fort by the Republican leadership in ing crisis. The number of fully certified air Very Respectfully, this Senate who is unwilling to bring traffic controllers is now at a 30-year low. Adam (Hudson, NH). forward the bills that would open the Please do whatever you can to end the gov- ernment shutdown without delay. DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN: As an air traffic government today. We could pass them Sincerely, controller and constituent, I want you to today. Aaron (Milford, NH). know how the partial government shutdown These are just two examples that I is affecting me. For the last couple weeks, think articulate the very real impact DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN: There are many air traffic controllers have remained on the this shutdown is having on many hard- stories to be told regarding the effects of the job, dedicated to the safety of every flight. working Americans and their families. government shutdown on federal employees. Yet, we don’t know when our next paycheck Madam President, I ask unanimous The stress of financial uncertainty, the in- will come. This has placed an immense ability to take necessary time from work to consent to have printed in the RECORD amount of stress and financial burden on me care for our families, and the continued deg- and my family. We are having to make these letters that I have received from radation of FAA resources. . . These are but air traffic controllers. choices on whether or not to pay certain a few examples shared amongst us. But, this bills or buy groceries. There being no objection, the mate- is something that tears at the very fabric of Please end the government shutdown im- rial was ordered to be printed in the who we are. We take deep pride in serving mediately! RECORD, as follows: our country, providing the safest and most Sincerely, DEAR SENATOR: I’m writing to you today efficient air traffic control system in the Joshua (New Boston, NH). because of the effects of the government world. We do so with an unwavering sense of shutdown on my profession and family. My duty and a deep understanding of the trust DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN: I am writing to coworkers and I have remained on the job bestowed upon us by the American people. let you know that the government shutdown dedicated to the safety of every flight de- To be used as pawns in a political chess is negatively impacting me, my wife and spite the concern of when our next paycheck match not only disrespects us as dedicated family. will come. The government shutdown has ef- federal employees but it serves to weaken As the shutdown continues my wife and I fected me professionally and personally. our democracy. A government that must are having to make some difficult financial My husband and I are both air traffic con- hold hostage the livelihood of its citizens is decisions. We have two daughters, one just trollers and we have 6-month-old twins. We the very definition of a failed democracy. out of college and the other in her senior

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.011 S16JAPT1 S242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 year at UVM. Along with all of our regular Hospital, I have had to miss out on paid/ We have long known that something monthly bills we have student loan pay- earned sick leave for both their appoint- is broken inside this President that ments and tuition due. ments. Lastly, as a support for the training makes him incapable of caring about Not knowing when to expect our next pay- department, I am seeing a direct impact on anyone other than himself. Clearly, he check is causing undue stress on me, my wife future controllers. and family. Please end the government shutdown im- does not see Federal workers as real I would like to see you help end the shut- mediately! people with real bills to pay—people down as soon as possible! Sincerely, like Emily Nering of Basking Ridge, Ronald (Brookline, NH). Kristine (Nashua, NH). NJ. Emily has worked at the EPA’s Edi- DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN As an air traffic DEAR JEANNE SHAHEEN: First, thank you son field office for 8 years. She coordi- controller and constituent, I want you to for all that you do for our state and country. nates water quality research and is in I am writing you today with regard to the know how the partial government shutdown has affected me. As an air traffic controller the midst of a major survey of the New government shutdown. As an air traffic con- Jersey-New York Harbor, and she as- trol trainee, my job security is something I I work a job that is 24/7, 365 days a year. We plan and bid our vacations 15 months in have to worry about until I certify. Unfortu- sisted in emergency efforts to deliver advance. However, because I am an excepted nately, the shutdown has me worrying about clean drinking water to Puerto Rico employee engaged in life-saving activities, my income and financial obligations as well. and the Virgin Islands after Hurricane my vacation time during Christmas and New Maria. She said: Morale is notably down at work, and the Year’s was canceled. I had to work over the staffing only gets worse as the more senior holidays and missed this time spent with I took an oath of office too. I want to get controllers approach retirement. Anything family. This combined with uncertainty of back to doing the important work that the you can do to assist in the swift cease of this when my next paycheck will come is adding EPA conducts and to continue to serve this shutdown would be greatly appreciated by stress that is not needed. great nation. I saved up to contribute to an air traffic controllers nationwide. Thank you PLEASE END THE GOVERNMENT SHUT- IRA this year and to start saving for a down for your time. DOWN IMMEDIATELY! payment on a home, but those funds will now Sincerely, Sincerely, be used to help me pay rent and other bills, Andre (Nashua, NH). Seth (Hollis, NH). pushing my financial and life goals further Mrs. SHAHEEN. I know every Mem- out of reach. . . . I urge the President and DEAR JEANNE SHAHEEN: I’m writing to you ber of the Senate has heard from con- Congress to put us back to work so we can in regards to the government shutdown. If continue to serve the American people! this shutdown continues it will put a huge fi- stituents who are facing significant hardships as a result of the shutdown. In recent days, I have heard from nancial burden on my family. At this time I Coast Guard members, TSA agents, am the sole provider for my household. My I know every Member wants this shut- husband is a small business owner in New down to end. Unfortunately, President IRS workers—patriots who have built Hampshire and is currently not collecting in- Trump doesn’t seem to want this shut- their careers on serving their fellow come to keep his business going. We have down to end. Americans. Their work is important, two children. A two-year-old boy and a five- The House has already passed appro- and they deserve to be paid. If Presi- month-old daughter. Since there is currently priations bills that would reopen the dent Trump wants to discuss issues no paid maternity leave I had to live off of government. This appropriations legis- like border security and comprehensive my savings while out with my new born, lation is not partisan. In fact, they are immigration reform, then he should which is why I have no money saved up to end the shutdown, reopen all of those cover all of our expenses during this shut- bills that have already had bipartisan down. Going into debt because I can’t pay for support in the Senate. So I urge Presi- elements of the government that have the childcare I use (while still working) is dent Trump, Majority Leader MCCON- nothing to do with his desired border not an option. Please find a way to stop this NELL, and our Republican colleagues to wall, release his hostages, and reopen shut down. take up these bills to reopen the gov- the government, but if he continues to Lanna (Nashua, NH). ernment. I believe we should reopen bury his head in the sand, then it is the government. Let’s do our jobs so time for the Senate to act. DEAR SENATOR SHAHEEN: Please, put an end the rest of America can do theirs. We could likely pass legislation to to the government shutdown. I soon will I yield the floor. reopen the government with a veto- have used my entire savings to pay my cur- proof majority if only the majority rent bills. I now, don’t have the down pay- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment for a house that I was ready to buy. ator from Washington. leader would hold a vote. Let’s do the I’ve had to pass up on a vacation this month, UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT right thing for Federal employees like skiing in NH, in fear that I won’t get paid. Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I Emily. Let’s vote and end this shut- Please Senator Shaheen, put an end to this ask unanimous consent that Demo- down now. government shut down. After 30 years of crats control the time until 12 noon, I yield the floor. service in the USAF and FAA, this is a slap with Senators permitted to speak The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in the face. therein for up to 3 minutes each, and ator from Nevada. James (Manchester, NH). the Republicans control the time from Ms. CORTEZ MASTO. Madam Presi- dent, on Friday, the day that thou- THE HONORABLE JEANNE SHAHEEN: Please- 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there sands of Federal workers in Nevada and end the shutdown! across the country missed their first I am a 30-year controller, and I don’t think objection? I will be employed at the end of January. Without objection, it is so ordered. paycheck of the Trump shutdown, I The financial impact of the shutdown is a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- was in Reno meeting with two dozen burden that I should not have to deal with at ator from New Jersey. affected workers and families who this stage in my career. Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I work for our Federal Government. Staffing is the worst it has ever been and rise to give voice to the more than 5,000 These hard-working Nevadans who a continued shutdown will have negative ef- Federal employees across New Jersey serve the American people in the U.S. fects on the air traffic system for years! who aren’t getting paid due to Presi- Coast Guard, the Bureau of Land Man- Please work to end the shutdown!!! dent Trump’s pointless government agement, the U.S. Geological Survey, Maurice (Derry, NH). shutdown. Make no mistake. This shut- the U.S. Department of Agriculture, DEAR HONORABLE SHAHEEN: I am writing to down is the result of a Presidential the U.S. Forest Service, and govern- you today to inform you of the impact the temper tantrum. ment contractors told me about the partial government shutdown is having on Democrats have voted for border se- struggles they are having, their fears, me, as an air traffic controller, and my fam- curity funding, for new technology to and the very human consequences of ily. For the last two weeks, I have worked scan vehicles for drugs, for more port- the President’s decision to hold our air traffic, not knowing when I’d be paid of-entry infrastructure personnel, and government hostage. next. I am dedicated to the safety of every for new drones to detect unauthorized These Nevadans shared how their fi- flight. This sudden loss of income as well as crossings. Yet President Trump is hold- nances and their whole lives have been paid leave is impacting my life multiple ways. First, I missed paid time off that was ing 800,000 Federal workers hostage all thrown into chaos by this reckless prescheduled, around the holiday with my because he wants $5.7 billion for a bor- shutdown. Person after person told me family. With one child, a patient at Mass der wall that he promised Mexico that without the promise of a pay- General, and another at Boston Children’s would pay for. check, they are struggling to pay their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.003 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S243 mortgage or rent, keep up with their as a condition for reopening the gov- Trump shutdown is having on one cou- other bills, and even put food on the ernment. ple from my home State of Vermont. table for their families. Some are even President Trump is singlehandedly Kelly and Ricky Klein own cashing out their savings while others blocking progress toward providing the Groennfell Meadery in Colchester, VT. consider taking out high-interest pay- American people with the services and In fact, this is Kelly with her very day loans, risking their good credit the essential public functions they pretty little daughter, Nora. just to stay afloat. need and deserve. Groennfell Meadery is part of a grow- It is not just Federal workers who The impact is on the consumers of ing industry in Vermont. We are a were suffering. Entire families have those functions. We are all consumers. small State. We have the most craft had the rug pulled out from under We all fly and depend on the air traffic breweries per capita in the Nation, and them because of this reckless shut- controllers and the TSA. We all eat they create jobs. They support small down. food and depend on inspections by the businesses. They bring people to While I was in Reno, I had the oppor- FDA. We all consume drugs, and the Vermont from all over the country. tunity to meet Brianna. She talked to approvals of essential pharmaceutical Business has been good. Kelly and me about her family. She is a stay-at- medicines are vital to all of us. We all Ricky have been planning an expan- home mom. She has two beautiful need and deserve the protection pro- sion. Recently, they were approved for daughters—as you can see—and her vided by the U.S. Coast Guard, whose a $1.3 million Small Business Adminis- husband works in the Coast Guard. He brave men and women are receiving no tration loan. They were going to buy is a coastguardsman. Right now, he is pay—none. three new stainless steel fermenter reporting to work without pay for the Many of those 800,000 workers going tanks. They were going to move to a duration of this shutdown. without pay are also working without bigger facility, double their produc- Brianna told me that without their pay. I have sponsored a measure that tion, hire additional people, and bought sole source of income, her family would will enable them to avoid foreclosures additional supplies in anticipation of struggle to make ends meet. She told and repossessions of their cars and it. What happened? Their loan from the me they are weighing the decision to other financial crises through meas- SBA is now on hold because of the pull her oldest daughter out of school ures similar to the Servicemembers Trump shutdown. It is not clear if it and to move in with her parents until Civil Relief Act. I have sponsored and will ever come through. So instead of the shutdown is over. That is out- supported calls for providing them with expanding, they have to use their own rageous. unemployment compensation. The ones money. They have to use their stock- I can’t tell you how many letters and who work need the compensation and piles of mead. They have to take out a emails I have also received in the of- the benefits to put food on the table loan to make payroll. They are really fice. This is one from a veteran in and make sure they stay in their hurting, but they told me one thing, Reno. He said: homes. even in this difficult time. I applaud you for standing up to Trump These 800,000 workers are experi- Even in this difficult time, they said and not wasting taxpayer money on a stupid encing real pain. They are real people they were more concerned for people wall that he promised Mexico would pay for. with real lives going through financial who have lost paychecks and lifesaving However, as a Federal employee who is also hardships. benefits and with others in their indus- a disabled vet, I am asking that you support On Monday, I met with many of them try who have been harder hit. It is a legislation to assure that we do not lose pay and benefits because of this shutdown. We at Bradley International Airport in sense of community and empathy. I are currently scheduled to receive our nor- Windsor Locks. I heard them share wish President Trump had that same mal pay on December 31, but after that, we their personal stories about how the sense of empathy and caring that they have no more checks coming until the shut- shutdown is causing them real harm. I do. down is over. Despite what others on the Hill also heard about their dedication to We have to end this shutdown. I call have said, many Federal employees depend doing their job and how the air control- on the majority leader—the Republican on those checks and face real economic im- lers and—— leader—to bring up the bills, which we pacts when the government shuts down. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have already passed by an over- are tired of being demonized by the right as parasites and bureaucrats, and it is ridicu- ator’s time is expired. whelming majority, that would reopen lous that the President wants to freeze our Mr. BLUMENTHAL. The TSA are this government. Democrats and Re- pay and stop all of our pay raises. The Fed- overtired and need that help. publicans have voted for them. All we eral Government is the largest employer of I ask unanimous consent for 1 more need is for the Republican leader to veterans, and we continue supporting our minute. bring them up. country throughout our Federal service. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Stop the shutdown. Let people go No family or individual in the United objection? back to their businesses. States of America should have their Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I I yield the floor. life upended like this. So we ask that respect the rights of the Senator. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Federal Government reopen and have a number of Senators and a lim- ator from New Mexico. that the majority leader bring the bill ited amount of time. So if he could fin- Mr. UDALL. Madam President, I rise to the floor so we can open this govern- ish quickly, we would all appreciate it. today to talk about a New Mexico fam- ment on behalf of Federal workers not Thank you. ily who is severely impacted by the only in Nevada but across the country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shutdown, and I think there are prob- I yield the floor. objection, it is so ordered. ably hundreds of thousands of families The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Let me just fin- like this across the country. ator from Connecticut. ish by citing Adrian Pellot, one of This is Leah Teresa Ornelas, her hus- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Thank you, those workers whom I met on Monday. band Ervie, and their sons Ian and Madam President. Adrian is a behavior detection officer. Zachary. They are all from Carlsbad, I join my colleagues today in calling He has done it for more than a decade. NM. Zachary, their youngest—in the for a simple, commonsense solution to He is one of those workers going with- middle—had a brain tumor and has un- one of the most vexing, unnecessary, out pay. I will just leave you with this dergone two surgeries. Zachary is now and avoidable crises in recent history. thought. He told me: disabled and requires constant care. The present paralysis of Agencies’ es- We have no income right now. We’re bleed- Ervie, his stepfather, reduced his work sential governmental functions is in- ing money. Just day-to-day things. Food. I as a daycare teacher by 75 percent to tolerable and unacceptable. It is still have to pay the bills. take care of Zachary. Leah is a public shameful and embarrassing to every So do all of those 800,000 workers. nurse, and her paycheck goes to their Member of this body, but it should be I yield the floor. high insurance costs and medical bills. most shameful and embarrassing to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The family moved back in together to Chief Executive of the United States, ator from Vermont. save on expenses. Their older son, Ian, who is singularly responsible for it by Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, let is now the main provider for the fam- insisting on a wall and agreement to it me tell you about the impact the ily. Ian works for the Department of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.014 S16JAPT1 S244 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 the Interior, has been furloughed for 26 MCCONNELL, open the government so The President has turned his back on days, and has now missed a paycheck. that the Youngblood family can open the veterans of this Nation. It is time The Ornelas family is scared to death their small business. to put these men and women back to that Ian will miss another check and I yield the floor. work. I call, and continue to call, on another check. They simply cannot The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the majority to put an end to this real make it without Ian being paid. The ator from Montana. crisis—because they can—and reopen Ornelas family has made tremendous Mr. TESTER. Madam President, ap- the government. sacrifices as a family. They can make proximately 635,000 veterans work for I yield the floor. no more adjustments, as the President the Federal Government, and the hard- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- callously advised. ships of the shutdown on these men and ator from Virginia. This Trump shutdown must end now. women are multifold. Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I The President and Senate majority First, furloughed veterans who are stand to tell the story of a great Vir- must do the right thing for the Ornelas Federal workers are missing pay- ginian named Vidisha. This is a picture family—and for hundreds of thousands checks. They are having a hard time of Vidisha and her son Ayan, who came of families across the Nation—and open paying their mortgages and paying to a Federal employee roundtable that our government now. their bills overall. Veterans with VA- I did last Friday morning. I yield the floor. guaranteed home loans are at risk of I have told stories on the floor about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- being evicted by mortgage companies Virginians who are affected person- ator from Michigan. because they can’t make their pay- ally—worrying about missing mortgage Ms. STABENOW. Madam President, ments. payments, having to reschedule med- as my colleagues have said, it has now Second, veterans are not getting the ical appointments, having to draw been 26 days since President Trump benefits they have earned from several money out of an IRA and pay a tax shut down the government and began Federal Departments, other than the penalty because of the shutdown. But I holding Federal workers and their fam- VA. For instance, Native American thought it was interesting that Vidisha veterans, who already face unique chal- ilies hostage to force funding for an ex- came in and talked just a little bit lenges with healthcare, are unable to pensive, ineffective, and unpopular bor- about her own anxiety and the anxiety rely on the Indian Health Service to der wall. of everybody she works with. But what provide their healthcare because it is That is 26 days of working without she really wanted to talk about was closed down. Homeless veterans rely on pay for hundreds of TSA and Customs how the shutdown hurts the American the Department of Housing and Urban and Border Patrol officers in my State public. Development’s housing vouchers, She works for probably the smallest of Michigan and across the country. which are not going out because of the Agency in the Federal Government, the That is 26 days of our Federal workers shutdown. Chemical Safety Board, with 40 em- wondering how they will pay their That is not all. Other benefits and ployees and a budget of $11 million or mortgage and keep their lights on. protections are at risk. The VA is cur- $12 million. This is a small Agency, and That is 26 days of grocery stores, res- rently implementing major reform they have one job: Investigate chem- taurants, and other local businesses bills like the Appeals and Moderniza- ical spills—not to find fault, not to watching their sales dry up. tion Act and the VA MISSION Act. To help a lawyer, but investigate chemical This shutdown is also hard on Michi- roll out these new initiatives, the Fed- spills so that they can determine what gan farmers, including Jessica Young- eral Register must publish new rules went wrong, to prevent future chemical blood, whom I want to take a moment and regulations. Guess what. The Fed- spills that are going to hurt Ameri- to talk about. eral Register isn’t operational because cans. Because of the shutdown, she and She and her husband David, who is a of the shutdown, so the implementa- her colleagues—those 40—are not doing veteran, are raising their three young tion of these wide-sweeping, bipartisan that job. children on their farm in Macomb VA reforms is shut down. President Trump tweeted last week- County. Like many farmers, Jessica is On top of this, we know that those end that the reason he is forcing the also a small business owner; the stationed at the borders and at air- shutdown is he promised to protect the Youngbloods are launching a winery. ports—many of whom are veterans— safety and security of the American For 3 years, they have poured all of are among those hurting the most be- public. He is hurting the safety and se- their time and they have poured all cause of this President’s shutdown. curity of the American public. their money into their 25 acres of wine There are many more veterans suf- Vidisha said that during the shut- grapes. I have had the opportunity to fering. Colin, from Billings, wrote me down there has been a major chemical walk with Jessica and her children and said: ‘‘I am a federal employee and spill in , TX. Normally, the in- through the rows of grapevines, and I a veteran, and this standoff is placing a vestigators would be on it immediately have seen how hard they are working great deal of stress on me and my fam- to do the investigation, to give rec- as a family every single day. ily.’’ ommendations, and to reduce the risk This year, they finally had grapes to His wife is pregnant, he has a 2-year- of a spill at that facility or any other. harvest so that they could launch their old son, and he has no paycheck. He But because of the shutdown, Vidisha small business. They planned to open spent his career in public service. After and her staff are not investigating. their winery on their farm and start he got out of the service, he could have How does this protect the safety and selling their wine on Memorial Day made a lot more money in the private security of the American public—by weekend. Unfortunately, the govern- sector. leaving a major chemical spill with po- ment shutdown threw a huge roadblock Unfortunately, because of the fact tentially life-threatening consequences in front of this homegrown Michigan that the President and Leader MCCON- uninvestigated and unresponded to? business. NELL will not bring the bills to the This President’s claim that he is The Tax and Trade Bureau at the De- floor, we are in a shutdown. This is the helping the safety and security of the partment of the Treasury approves human cost of the President’s shut- American people is a flat-out lie. You their labels—when they are open. Jes- down. These are men and women who are hurting the security of the Amer- sica needs to bottle her wine in March, have volunteered to serve our Nation ican people when you disable people but that can’t happen without labels and put themselves in harm’s way and like Vidisha and her colleagues from being approved and printed. As Jessica continue serving our Nation as civil- investigating chemical spills, from said: ians, and this is how the President says interdicting drugs if you are a Coast We are 100% dependent on the grapes we thank you—putting them out of a job, Guard, ATF, or DEA agent, or from grow on our family vineyard. . . . We are out of a paycheck, and out of the bene- doing law enforcement investigations farmers! We need the government to open so fits that they have earned. He belittles if you are an FBI agent. we can run our business. the financial hardship that his actions The President is hurting the security It is time to end this shutdown. Let are causing, and he turns their service of this country. It is time to reopen Jessica and her family benefit from all in the military and as civilians into a government and put the security of of their hard work. So I say: Leader political football. Americans first.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.015 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S245 I yield the floor. Without objection, it is so ordered. that money to go into, and it is des- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. ISAKSON. Madam President, I ignated for the security of our bor- ator from Hawaii. thank the Senator from Washington ders—our Canadian border and our Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, I very much for her courtesy. I will be Mexican border. have a simple request for my Repub- brief, and I will be very succinct. In That is it. They charge. Someone en- lican colleagues, and that is this: Open fact, I will be responding to some of the tering the country pays. If it is a bus the government. Open the government. things that Senator SCHATZ from Ha- that comes in 10 times a day, you know There have been too many people suf- waii and others have said on the floor. they don’t pay 10 times the amount fering for too long for this to go on any I am going to respond to myself. I that somebody comes in once a day. We further. made a speech here only yesterday, will figure that out, but create a mech- One of those people is named Scott about 2:30, in which I talked about the anism. Pekalib. He lives in Hilo, HI, and works frustration that I have and that most If you use the current mechanisms for the U.S. Geological Survey. He has Georgians have with the fact that the that are being used to collect moneys had a rough few months. government is shut down, and I talked today in our Departments, we would In October, his husband Jay went about who is losing. raise $2.5 billion a year doing that. Did into the hospital for a routine surgery We are losing. The government loses you hear me? $2.5 billion. If we had $2.5 that went horribly wrong. He went into more money when it shuts down than billion, we wouldn’t have a problem cardiac arrest and was in an induced it makes any other time. Shutting anymore. coma for several days. He had to be down is a losing proposition all the You could argue over what you build. flown to another island to receive the way around, and we are exemplifying That doesn’t matter when we have se- care that was necessary. Scott and Jay the best way to lose because we are not curity. Security is what we want. This spent all of their savings to get doing anything to solve the problem. Senate and House can get together at through this ordeal. After paying for I have a solution I am going to pro- the White House, we get in a room, and medicine, hotels, and airfare, they were pose, specifically, right now. I am not we say: What do we want to charge? To living paycheck to paycheck. going to put my name on it to be the whom do we want to give the responsi- Now, because of this government lead name. I don’t care who gets the bility? What is the goal? shutdown, Scott’s paycheck reads zero. credit. I am ready for some solutions. I The goal is to secure the border—a He doesn’t know how he is going to buy am going to talk about some very seri- mechanism to fund securing the bor- gas to take his husband to the doctor ous things right now and some very dif- der—and to get off this argument of or how they are going to pay the bills ficult things, but we are in a serious, who is right, whether it is Democrats that are due. Scott is making impos- difficult problem. We have serious or Republicans. We are just arguing sible choices between buying the pre- problems, and we need serious people about something that doesn’t matter. scription drugs he needs and the ones to solve them. What matters is the American people. that his husband needs. All of this pain In the United States today, at our What matters is how their Representa- and suffering is because the Senate will ports, our airports, and our highways— tives are handling their problems. not vote to reopen the government. every way you can cross the border to What matters is what you and I are So I ask my Republican friends to come into the United States of Amer- doing to get this whole argument that call for a vote, and if the President ve- ica—we charge fees for all kinds of is going on and put it aside. toes the bill, let’s act like a separate, things, and we have for years. We have I am here to tell you, I am throwing coequal branch of government and trust funds, like Harbor Maintenance an idea out that I think is a good idea. override that veto. That is our preroga- Trust Fund and things like that. Peo- A very smart man gave it to me. I tive in the United States, and that is ple come across our borders all the didn’t think of it. I thought about it all our obligation in the U.S. Senate—to time. In Smuggler’s Gulch in San last night. I couldn’t think of anything do what is best for the Nation, for the Diego, they come in on an eight-lane wrong with it. I am sure somebody will health, safety, and economic security highway, flooding into America in the be able to come up with something of all of our constituents. morning to go to work and flooding out that is wrong with it. Let’s reopen the government. of America in the afternoon to go home It pays for it. We decide where the I yield the floor. to bed, and we charge for that. money goes, and it goes for security. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- A constituent of mine called me last We don’t argue over what type of secu- ator from Washington. night, a gentleman I know very well, rity because that is not the issue. The Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, we who is a very successful businessper- issue is we want it secure. have heard from a number of our col- son. He said: JOHNNY, you all are fight- What we have had is that we have leagues today about personal stories ing over this border wall or how you had a couple of leaders who argued that are happening to real live people fund it or who gets credit for it. I saw about how you secure it, not whether in their home States—people who have your speech. Have you ever thought of or not you can secure it. You can al- not received a paycheck and are facing this? ways argue about how. I like pink bet- fear about what they are going to do in I listened. I listened, I thought, and I ter than purple, but I don’t let that the coming days. said: You know, I haven’t. stop me from buying a black shirt if it We have a responsibility—and I think I got my staff to get me the informa- is the only shirt I can get. I speak on behalf of Republicans and tion, and it all works. It makes sense, It is time we decide what it is we Democrats both here. We need to open and I think it would make sense to the want. We want security. We want to government. We have disagreements American people. I think it would put the government back to work. We all the time in Congress over different make sense to the President of the want the American people to get the issues. Certainly, we cannot put these United States, the Democratic Party, benefits they deserve, and we want a people’s lives at risk and leave them as and the Republican Party as well. If we mechanism to do it—that is, a simple pawns in our States. Open up govern- all start tonight, even, and decide mechanism to do it. We already do it ment, and then have a discussion about whether we want to sign it or not, we everywhere. We do the passenger facil- the issues we disagree on. can do it together. Who gets the credit ity charge. I know the Senator from Minnesota for it stops, and we fight over some- The distinguished speaker sitting in expected to be here, but I also see on thing that makes more sense fighting the Chair today knows that. He flies the floor the Senator from Georgia, over than having a border that leaks here every week and pays $7.50, I think, who would like to speak. I ask unani- and an immigration program that per ticket here and per ticket out. It mous consent that the Senator from doesn’t work. pays for the security of airports. We do Georgia be allowed to speak and the Here is the idea. We establish a fee in this all over the place. Let’s do it here. Senator from Minnesota, when she re- the United States of America through When you ask anybody what is prob- turns. our ports, through our airports, ably the biggest problem in America, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. through all the different ways you they say the biggest problem is that LANKFORD). Is there objection? come here. You create a trust fund for the American Senate and the American

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.017 S16JAPT1 S246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 House will not sit down and get the God bless you, Mr. President, for pre- cently started picking up shifts with work done. siding today, and God bless the United Instacart, the grocery delivery service, After that, we haven’t even opened States of America. just to make ends meet. If this shut- the door to see if we can find a solu- I yield back the balance of my time. down drags on—in her words—she is tion. This opens the door to a solution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- simply at a loss about how she and her I am telling you, as a representative ator from Minnesota. daughter will get by. from the State of Georgia, representing Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I In my State there are 6,100 other 10.5 million people in this Senate, we appreciate the sentiment of the Sen- Federal workers with these stories. can solve our problem today—not to- ator from Georgia, and I remember ear- They are not being paid, and each of morrow, but today—with the action of lier last year when we were both part these workers has a face and a name. It our Finance Committee and our leader- of discussions to try to resolve an ear- is time to end the shutdown and reopen ship and the President of the United lier shutdown issue and an earlier issue the government. States, by not deciding who gets credit related to immigration reform. We put I yield the floor. or who gets blame but deciding it is together a bipartisan bill involving the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Dreamers, and we got some broad sup- time enough for funding games to be ator from Texas. port on our side. Unfortunately, the over with. It is time for us to get down TRIBUTE TO JOYCE SIBLEY White House, in the end, was not sup- to business. Mr. CRUZ. Mr. President, I rise today portive of that agreement, even though We all took an oath a few months ago to give tribute to a great American, a the Senator from Georgia had worked when we were sworn in, saying that is so hard. great Texan, and a 32-year veteran of what we wanted to do, and now we are I think we can’t rule out, as much as this institution who has dedicated her avoiding it every single day. we have tried and will continue to try, career to serving the needs of her fel- I will not take any more time. I to come up with bipartisan solutions low citizens. Her name is Joyce Sibley. know the Senator from Texas is here, like the majority and the minority She has led my team of caseworkers and the lovely Senator from Minnesota leader did in December that we all sup- in Texas for the last 6 years, and she is is here, and they are two very good rep- ported and would have prevented this now retiring. Joyce started working in resentatives in the Senate of the shutdown. We can’t take out the ele- the U.S. Senate in 1971, working for United States of America. ment of the fact that a number of John Tower of Texas, answering the Don’t forget about this idea. I am times we have been gut-punched, basi- phones at his Austin office. going to talk about it a lot. I don’t cally, when we have tried to do that. Since then, Joyce has become a liv- want it to be the Isakson amendment That doesn’t mean that the discussion ing legend among Texas caseworkers or the Isakson idea. I want it to be our shouldn’t continue, and I appreciate because she simply doesn’t take no for idea, America’s idea. I want to fund it his good work on that. an answer, and she always goes the with Americans’ money, to solve Amer- I want to discuss one Minnesotan, extra mile and more to help someone in ica’s borders and get our immigration Kathleen DeMaster, who has been af- need. Indeed, her work has extended so system solved and get us off of dead fected by this and her family. She many extra miles beyond our State center and talking about nothing and works for the U.S. Department of Agri- boundaries that it is difficult to com- mainly down center lane. culture in Minneapolis. She is cur- prehend. I want to end with what Zell Miller rently furloughed. This is Kathleen and ‘‘To move mountains’’ is a figurative told me. Zell was a Senator at one her daughter. She says: expression, but when I say Joyce has time. He beat me for Governor of Geor- My situation is becoming desperate. . . . I moved battleships, I mean it literally. gia in 1990. In our last debate in that accepted my position with the federal gov- During the Albanian civil war of 1997, Senate race—it was a pretty good race. ernment only a few months ago because it is Joyce got the 6th Fleet to come ashore I had gotten pretty close. In fact, if my a fantastic way for me to better myself and and help rescue nearly 100 Americans grandchildren had been old enough, it my career. I am passionate about public on a beach, including several Texans. would have almost been won by me, if service and have enjoyed my job very much The office of my predecessor, Senator I could embellish the stories a little since I started. While accepting this position Kay Bailey Hutchison, was in commu- improved my situation, I have lived pay- more. check to paycheck. . . . This has not nication with the Texans throughout At the end of the story, we had a changed unfortunately. I am a single mother that scary night in which the Amer- minute each to close our speech. I and a homeowner. And while I am college ican evacuees were huddled at the Port closed my remarks with a 1-minute educated . . . I have struggled to get where I of Durres in Albania, having been sent statement. I thought it was pretty am now. It has never been easy, and unfortu- there by the U.S. embassy. The Alba- good. Zell leaned back, with that nately, this has only made life more dif- nian Task Force at the State Depart- twang of Zell’s and said: You know, la- ficult. My funds are exhausted. At this point ment reported that everyone had been in time, I don’t have the money to pay for dies and gentlemen, if you see a turtle my mortgage or for childcare for my daugh- evacuated, but the Americans still sitting on a fence post on a country ter. The money I will receive for unemploy- trapped there disagreed and started road, there is one thing you know for ment insurance will not cover everything I calling offices in Houston and Austin. sure: He did not get there by himself. need [it to]. Joyce and her team had to give up on I know for sure right now we are Unfortunately this has put me in an unten- the State Department’s part and, in- going nowhere because we are not talk- able situation. Do I risk losing my home or stead, they transferred a cell phone ing about the problem. I know for sure do I risk having my daughter lose her call from that beach in Albania di- daycare and being unable to work when I am that it is time for us to do the simple recalled? rectly to a Pentagon duty officer who thing; that is, to solve it. It is not the In other words, she can maybe lose contacted the Texans and connected hard thing, and that is to think of the daycare because she is at home them with the 6th Fleet. Together, other reasons why we can’t solve it. I, now, but she is not going to be able to they coordinated a Zodiac evacuation for one, will do everything I can do to have the daycare when she goes back in the early morning hours. let the people I am representing here to work, when she can. Joyce was instrumental in organizing know I am doing everything I can to their escape. These are the choices I (and many others, get it open. I don’t care what we have I am sure) are facing right now. There was another occasion, when a done. I am not going to call anybody a This may be a story you have heard before, soldier was wrongfully convicted of name. I am not going to do anything but I felt it needs to be shared until it is counterfeiting in , after like that. I am not going to claim it for heard by the right ears. copying and printing Korean currency my idea. I hope nobody will steal it and These are this woman’s words—‘‘the in order to test the quality of his new claim it for theirs and cause us prob- right ears.’’ printer. There was no intent and no lems. I am at a loss for what else to do, and I’m evidence of any attempt to distribute Let’s just get to work. There is no terrified for what it means for my daughter fake Korean currency. problem we can’t solve that we don’t and myself. After being convicted and imprisoned want to, and there is no problem we Kathleen is doing everything she can for months, largely abandoned by his can solve if we don’t want to solve it. do to provide for her daughter. She re- command, the Texas office asked the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.018 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S247 Korean Government to take another in their blood now, has been trained di- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROM- look at the case, and the conviction rectly, hands-on, by Joyce. It is in NEY). Are there any other Senators in was reversed. The airman returned to their DNA now to go that extra mile the Chamber wishing to vote or to serve with distinction in San Antonio, and to try to get to yes, no matter the change their vote? thanks in part to the amazing case- obstacles, when they are looking out The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 57, work skills of Joyce Sibley. for and fighting for Texans. That is her nays 42, as follows: Likewise, when the earthquake hit legacy—a team inspired by her leader- [Rollcall Vote No. 6 Leg.] Haiti, there were several Texans buried ship. And I know that legacy will en- YEAS—57 in the rubble at one of the local hotels. dure. Baldwin Gillibrand Murray Joyce and others stayed in touch with Joyce starts a new adventure at the Bennet Harris Peters the family members, set up regular end of this month as she begins her Blumenthal Hassan Reed briefings with the State Department, well-earned retirement. My team will Booker Hawley Rosen Boozman Heinrich Rubio and kept the family closely informed be a little bit poorer for having lost Brown Hirono Sasse until all were found and accounted for. her, but the Senate, the people of Cantwell Jones Schatz The Haitian Government even ar- Texas, and thousands of families she Cardin Kaine Schumer rested a group of Texas missionaries Carper Kennedy Shaheen has assisted over the course of nearly Casey King Sinema and charged them with kidnapping for five decades are much richer for having Collins Klobuchar Smith providing relief and housing to or- had her on their team. Coons Leahy Stabenow phaned Haitian children. A few tense Thank you, Joyce, for your work, Cortez Masto Manchin Tester Cotton Markey Udall weeks followed, but they were all freed your passion, your patriotism, and Daines McSally Van Hollen once Joyce helped to turn up the heat. most of all, your shining heart. It has Duckworth Menendez Warner There are too many stories to list been a pleasure, an honor, and a privi- Durbin Merkley Warren about Joyce’s helping families with Feinstein Moran Whitehouse lege to serve the people of Texas along- Gardner Murphy Wyden heartbreaking international adoption side you. God bless. situations in Romania, Russia, Haiti, I yield the floor. NAYS—42 China, Korea, Guatemala, and Ethi- Mr. President, I suggest the absence Alexander Fischer Portman opia. of a quorum. Barrasso Graham Risch Blackburn Grassley Roberts Here is one of my favorite stories. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Blunt Hoeven Romney Last fall, a heart surgeon contacted clerk will call the roll. Braun Hyde-Smith Rounds our office on a Thursday evening. He The senior assistant legislative clerk Burr Inhofe Scott (FL) had been traveling out of the country. Capito Isakson Scott (SC) proceeded to call the roll. Cassidy Johnson Shelby When he was coming back to Houston, Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Cornyn Lankford Sullivan he realized he had lost his passport. He unanimous consent that the order for Cramer Lee Thune was supposed to travel to Houston the quorum call be rescinded. Crapo McConnell Tillis Cruz Murkowski Toomey overnight and go straight to the hos- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Enzi Paul Wicker pital to perform several surgeries. objection, it is so ordered. Ernst Perdue Young Joyce, working with other members of CLOTURE MOTION NOT VOTING—1 our staff, was able to get a government The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Sanders official to meet his plane to confirm to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the his identity and to get him through Senate the pending cloture motion, The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this customs at 6 a.m. on Friday morning. which the clerk will state. vote, the yeas are 57, the nays are 42. He called me when he was on the way The senior assistant legislative clerk Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- to the hospital and said that thanks to read as follows: sen and sworn not having voted in the our office, thanks to Joyce, he was able affirmative, the motion is rejected. CLOTURE MOTION to make it there on time to perform Under the previous order, cloture not We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- having been invoked, S.J. Res. 2 is re- lifesaving surgeries. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the There are quite literally thousands of Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby turned to the calendar. Texans whose lives have been made move to bring to a close debate on S.J. Res. The Chair recognizes the majority better by Joyce’s decision to stay in 2, a joint resolution disapproving the Presi- leader. Texas and to devote her professional dent’s proposal to take an action relating to f time to helping families who needed the application of certain sanctions with re- spect to the Russian Federation. NO TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR help, often in times of great stress. ABORTION AND ABORTION IN- Dealing with the Federal Government, John Thune, Mike Crapo, Tom Cotton, Todd Young, John Cornyn, Jerry SURANCE FULL DISCLOSURE the often maddening leviathan of Fed- Moran, John Boozman, Deb Fischer, ACT OF 2019—Motion to Proceed eral bureaucracy, Joyce was an expert John Hoeven, Susan M. Collins, Cory Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I at getting that leviathan to move and Gardner, Dan Sullivan, Marco Rubio, helping Texans who were frustrated Richard Burr, John Barrasso, Pat Rob- move to proceed to Calendar No. 11, S. and needed relief. erts, Roger F. Wicker, Thom Tillis, 109. Whether it has been handling an Shelley Moore Capito, Mitch McCon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The international crisis or ensuring that a nell. clerk will report the motion. veteran gets his or her paycheck, Joyce The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- The senior assistant legislative clerk has been tireless on behalf of Texans in imous consent, the mandatory quorum read as follows: need of help and guidance. The hall- call has been waived. Motion to proceed to the consideration of mark of a great caseworker is knowing The question is, Is it the sense of the S. 109, a bill to prohibit taxpayer funded the system, having great contacts at Senate that debate on S.J. Res 2, a abortions. the multitude of Federal Agencies, and joint resolution disapproving the Presi- CLOTURE MOTION pushing back whenever she heard the dent’s proposal to take an action relat- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I word ‘‘no.’’ Instead, she would ask, ing to the application of certain sanc- send a cloture motion to the desk on isn’t there something else we could do tions with respect to the Russian Fed- the motion to proceed. to help this soldier, to help this vet- eration, shall be brought to a close? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- eran, to help this Texan? So many The yeas and nays are mandatory ture motion having been presented times, thinking of the ‘‘something else under the rule. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the we can do’’ was exactly what was need- The clerk will call the roll. clerk to read the motion. ed. The assistant bill clerk called the The senior assistant legislative clerk Joyce has been an irreplaceable asset roll. read as follows: to the U.S. Senate and to the people of Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the CLOTURE MOTION Texas. The good news is that everyone Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- who has worked with her has her spirit is necessarily absent. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.019 S16JAPT1 S248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby First, in terms of how the numbers deserve the same protection as NIH pa- move to bring to a close debate on the mo- show it is that illegal crossings are tients and the staff in Bethesda, MD? tion to proceed to Calendar No. 11, S. 109, a climbing, last year, Border Patrol All Americans want a healthy immi- bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. stopped more than one-half million gration system that enforces the law Mitch McConnell, Mike Crapo, Mike and keeps families together. Demo- Rounds, James M. Inhofe, John Bar- people trying to enter the country ille- rasso, David Perdue, John Kennedy, gally—more than 100,000 in October and crats shouldn’t be playing politics with John Thune, Thom Tillis, James E. November alone this past year. That is border security. It is time to work to- Risch, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Pat Roberts, a huge increase from the same 2 gether to secure the border, reopen the John Boozman, James Lankford, Mi- months in 2017. government, and protect the American chael B. Enzi, Roger F. Wicker, John Second, apprehensions don’t account people. Cornyn. for all illegal crossers. The Homeland Thank you. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Security Department estimates that I yield the floor. consent that the mandatory quorum about 20 percent of our crossers enter, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- call be waived. which means about 104,000 illegal im- ator from Massachusetts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there migrants entered in 2018 alone. GOVERNMENT FUNDING objection? Third, the U.S. illegal immigrant Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, today Without objection, it is so ordered. population right now is massive. Cur- is the 26th day of the longest govern- The Senator from Wyoming. rently, over 12 million illegal immi- ment shutdown in American history. BORDER SECURITY grants reside here, comparable to the Weeks ago, the Senate voted unani- Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, fol- entire population of countries like mously to keep the government open. lowing the September 11, 2001, attacks Chile, the Netherlands, and Syria. The House has now passed multiple bi- on the United States, the National In- Fourth, illegal crime levels are high- partisan bills to end the shutdown, but stitutes of Health, which is the Na- er than expected. The Center for Immi- President Trump refuses to come to tion’s medical research Agency in Be- gration Studies has found that nonciti- the negotiating table, and Leader thesda, MD, needed to secure its cam- zens accounted for more than 20 per- MCCONNELL refuses to let the Senate pus. The NIH’s grounds were always cent of Federal convictions, although vote on these bipartisan bills. As a re- open to the public before that. Any- they represent only 8.4 percent of the sult, over 800,000 people across this body could walk or drive through the population. country have been sent home or are 300-acre campus and could do it freely, Fifth, Presidents Reagan through working without pay. but in its facing heightened threats, of- Obama have acknowledged the crisis. Senate Democrats are here to share ficials planned to restrict public access In 2005, then-Senator Barack Obama the stories of people whose lives are and to build a wall. It was completed in said: ‘‘We simply cannot allow people being upended. I want to thank Sen- 2005. The wall, with the black metal pe- to pour into the United States unde- ator MURRAY for organizing these rimeter fence with guarded check- tected, undocumented, unchecked.’’ In speeches and Leader SCHUMER for lead- points, became the centerpiece of NIH’s 2014, President Obama described the ing our efforts to reopen the govern- new perimeter security system. Signs border situation as a crisis, but he ment. were posted that said ‘‘No Tres- failed to fix it. I am speaking today on behalf of 8,200 passing.’’ Even President Obama’s last Border Federal workers in Massachusetts who On its website, NIH states that the Patrol Chief, Mark Morgan, supports have been affected, including TSA purpose of this border barrier is ‘‘to en- President Trump. He was actually on workers at Logan airport, servicemem- sure the safety of our patients, employ- television just today. Trump didn’t bers, air traffic controllers, healthcare ees, guests and facilities.’’ keep him in the job, but Morgan says providers, and staff at our national NIH wasn’t alone in building a bar- that building the wall is key to solving parks. rier after the attacks in 2001. Across the security crisis, and the President Janelle, one of my constituents, the street, the National Naval Medical should, as he says, ‘‘stay the course.’’ works at Native American Lifelines of Center, now known as Walter Reed Na- Still, Democrats refuse to negotiate Boston, an urban Indian health pro- tional Military Medical Center, also with this President, so we can’t reopen gram. This program does crucial work walled off its 243-acre campus. These those Federal Agencies that have been helping to meet the health, dental, and walls have worked. Both NIH and Wal- closed for more than 3 weeks. behavioral health needs for Native peo- ter Reed remain safe and secure. Here is the Homeland Security De- ple in the Boston metropolitan area. It Now we need to deal with a security partment’s latest assessment of the is a contract site with the Indian crisis at our southern border. President southern border situation. They say Health Service, an Agency whose fund- Trump has requested $5.7 billion—it is that each month, 60,000 illegal immi- ing has been cut off by the shutdown. about one one-thousandth of the Fed- grants reach the border. Drug smug- Janelle loves her job, and she cares eral spending. The President wants to gling spiked in 2018, with a 38-percent deeply about the people she serves. She build more physical barriers—a proven increase in methamphetamine, a 22- doesn’t want them to go hungry. She border security solution. Thirty per- percent increase in heroin, and a 73- doesn’t want them to miss their ap- cent of the border already has a secure percent increase in fentanyl. We also pointments. She doesn’t want them to barrier. saw a huge surge in arrests of dan- be unable to fill their prescriptions, Congressional leaders from both par- gerous criminals, including 17,000 but she worries about what will happen ties have supported a border wall in the adults with criminal records and 6,000 if the government doesn’t open up past. In 2006, Senate Democrats, in- MS–13 and other gang members. soon. A prolonged shutdown would be a cluding then-Senator Barack Obama, In 2018, 60,000 unaccompanied chil- major hardship for Janelle, but it could Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Joe dren and 161,000 families reached the mean a health emergency, even life or Biden, and Senator CHUCK SCHUMER border—a dramatic increase from 2017. death, for her clients. voted to construct a physical barrier Many were victimized on their journey. Don, another constituent, is helping on our southern border. But Democrat Border Patrol areas that have en- Coast Guard families in Massachusetts leaders now refuse to back the Presi- hanced or expanded physical barriers make ends meet. His organization, the dent’s border security effort, pro- have actually seen a dramatic decrease Massachusetts Military Support Foun- longing the partial government shut- in illegal traffic. That is why the Presi- dation, has distributed over 5,200 down that is going on today. dent has requested additional funds to pounds of food since the start of the Meanwhile, the Democrats and media construct more barriers. shutdown. He knows that if the shut- fact-checkers are out in force to attack The facts are the facts. We have a na- down continues, he will have to start President Trump. They insist there is tional security and humanitarian crisis draining his organization’s budget, and no border crisis. The facts are that this at the southern border. The problem is that could mean he will not be able to January 10 Investor’s Business Daily the rise in illegal entries. We need to help military families afford food sup- editorial says: ‘‘Yes, There Is A Crisis solve it. Walls work. plies come September. At The Border—The Numbers Show The question is this: Do U.S. citizens Janelle’s and Don’s stories are just It.’’ living in at-risk border communities two examples of how President Trump

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Jan 19, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD19\JANUARY\S16JA9.REC S16JA9 abonner on DSKBCJ7HB2PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S249 is holding Massachusetts families hos- The legislative clerk proceeded to of lower taxes in their paychecks. Of tage while he demands a border wall. call the roll. course, whether a taxpayer had less or Let’s be perfectly clear about what Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask more withheld from their paycheck is the President is doing. The shutdown is unanimous consent that the order for not the final word on whether one re- not about border security. It is not the quorum call be rescinded. ceived a tax cut. about protecting anyone. It doesn’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Also, due to changes in withholding, make us any safer that President objection, it is so ordered. a smaller or larger refund than usual Trump has padlocked the doors at the TAXES may not tell the whole story. I encour- Department of Homeland Security or Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, tax age taxpayers to compare their 2019 tax that he is asking our Coast Guard, our filing season is just around the corner. return with that of the previous year FBI agents, our airport security, and This has never been anyone’s favorite to see the difference. At the end of the even our Border Patrol agents to work time of the year, paying taxes, but the day, the vast majority of taxpayers without pay. uncertainty created by the current par- will see that less of their hard-earned No, this shutdown is a manufactured tial government shutdown has under- money is going to the government. crisis that the President is using to fan standably created a bit more angst A chief priority for the new with- the flames of racism and bigotry—all than in a usual tax filing season. holding tables was, of course, accuracy. so he can distract the American people The Treasury Department and IRS Extensive analysis was done to help from demanding a government that have been proactive in taking steps to taxpayers get the right amount with- works for them. minimize the burden of the shutdown held from their paycheck—not too This isn’t a new playbook. It is one on taxpayers. They recently announced much, not too little. However, as we all the Republicans and the President have that tax season will start as planned, know, no withholding table will ever be been using for years. Over and over on January 28. The IRS has confirmed perfect. Every taxpayer may be af- again, they try to pit White working that taxpayers can expect refunds to be fected a little differently under the people against Black and Brown people, sent out as usual should this shutdown new law based on their personal cir- gay people against straight people, drag on. Of course, this is the right cumstances. The IRS continues to con- young people against older people, peo- conclusion, legally, and the right call sider whether future improvements to the withholding structure may be nec- ple born in the United States against for the taxpayers, as I had an oppor- essary, which I support and will be people who came here in search of a tunity to tell IRS Commissioner Rettig monitoring as chairman of the Finance better life—pit them all against each when we spoke recently. Committee. other so they don’t band together, so Congress has explicitly provided for a The IRS has also embarked on an ex- permanent appropriation for the IRS to they don’t demand real change. tensive campaign to alert taxpayers to Here is the deal: The American peo- pay tax refunds. This makes common check and update their withholding. ple are onto this twisted strategy. sense. A tax refund represents the tax- This included establishing an online They know that this government payer’s money—not Congress’s, not the withholding calculator to help tax- works just great for the rich and the government’s but the taxpayers’—de- payers determine what, if any, adjust- powerful but not for everyone else. spite what some people in Congress ments to their withholding may be nec- Across this country, people are in- seem to think; that this money belongs essary. sisting on a government that is not to the government. It should be re- That said, there are still going to be just open for business but a govern- turned then in a timely fashion and, some taxpayers who may discover that ment that actually works for them—a thank God for their decision, that is they were underwithheld due to government that expands healthcare going to be the case. changes in the law and owe taxes at coverage instead of ripping it away With around 75 percent of individuals the end of the year. A subset of these from grandparents and newborns, a receiving a tax refund on an annual taxpayers could be subject to a penalty government that tackles the sky- basis, many have come to look to their for underpayment. rocketing cost of prescription drugs in- refund to make important purchases, The ranking member of the Finance stead of selling out to giant drug com- whether that is to replace an old water Committee, Senator WYDEN, raised this panies that put profits ahead of pa- heater, make a downpayment on a reli- concern in a letter to Commissioner tients, a government that ends the able vehicle to get them to work, or Rettig on January 3, requesting that stranglehold that money has on Wash- just to make ends meet generally. It penalty relief be granted. I generally ington instead of stacking the govern- would be wrong for the government to agree with the ranking member and ment with public officials who are impose undue financial strains on fam- have encouraged the IRS to be lenient more interested in lining their own ilies across the country because Con- on penalties, especially with this first pockets than serving the public. I could gress and the President can’t get their time through a filing season under the go on and on with this list. act together. new tax law. If a taxpayer has under- I came to the U.S. Senate 6 years ago As we continue to work through our withheld as a result of the changes in to fight for working families and to differences, the least we can do is re- the law, and not through the fault of tackle these problems head-on, to end a turn to taxpayers their own money. their own, the IRS should consider rigged system that created two sets of This tax season, of course, is a little what actions the Agency can take to rules—one that applies to the rich and different, not only because of the shut- provide penalty relief, but the issue of the powerful and one for everybody down but also because it is the first tax underwithholding due to the passage of else. filing season under the tax reforms and tax reform should not be exaggerated. Republicans are trying to divide tax cuts enacted in the Tax Cuts and Yes, as the ranking member claims in Americans in order to stop us from get- Jobs Act. A lot of work has gone on to his letter to the Commissioner, it is es- ting to work ending this rigged system, get us here. Treasury and the IRS have timated that as many as 30 million tax- but we are onto their game. The Presi- been working diligently and swiftly to payers may have had taxes underwith- dent and Republicans must end this ensure taxpayers have the information held from their paychecks, but what shutdown now so that hundreds of they need. In a little over a year, they hasn’t been said is that 30 million is ac- thousands of Federal workers can get have put out 16 proposed regulations, 2 tually only about a 3-percentage point their paychecks and get back to work. final regulations, 45 notices, 21 revenue increase from how many taxpayers If they don’t, hard-working people like procedures, and updated countless would be underwithheld under the old Janelle, Don, and thousands more forms, publications, and other guid- law. across Massachusetts will continue ance—all of this geared toward imple- Moreover, just because a taxpayer paying the price. menting the law and addressing tax- was underwithheld during the year Thank you. payer questions. does not automatically mean they will I yield the floor. Right out of the gate, Treasury and be subject to a penalty tax. Safe har- I suggest the absence of a quorum. IRS went to work updating the annual bors have long been in place to protect The PRESIDING OFFICER. The withholding tables so taxpayers could taxpayers whose withholding is slight- clerk will call the roll. immediately begin seeing the benefits ly off from being penalized.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.028 S16JAPT1 S250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 It is quite possible that some issues less money is going to come in. But of course, going after the President’s will arise this filing season that we did you see, in the 1950s top rate was 90 tax returns. not anticipate and will need to be fixed percent. Can you imagine Americans I want to put my Democratic col- as we go forward. We already identified being dumb enough to work hard to leagues on notice that I have no inten- a number of those issues, which I am only keep 10 percent of their income? tion of undoing structural changes im- hoping my Democratic colleagues will No. What you do is you change people’s plemented as part of the tax reform. allow us to fix to further help as many behavior. They decide, I am going to This would include the lower tax rates more constituents as possible. work only so much. Why should I work and family benefits, such as the in- That doesn’t detract from the fact harder and give more money to the creased child tax credit and standard that we have delivered real tax relief to Federal Government? You see, higher deductions. middle-income families, small business tax rates don’t do what a lot of people I am also not interested in elimi- owners, and the family farmer, nor want you to believe they are going to nating the cap on the deductibility of does it undermine the fact that we do. State and local taxes, backtracking on modernized our outdated international I would like to give a little history our move toward a more territorial tax tax system and improved America’s on this, because you kind of think that system, or raising tax rates on pass- business competitiveness in the global if we have lower marginal tax rates, through business owners and farmers economy. Of course, that is going to and Republicans are the ones who want or corporations, all of which provide benefit the American worker. lower tax rates, that you would give critical jobs and contribute to eco- These efforts have contributed to a Republicans a lot of credit for reducing nomic growth across the Nation. strong and growing economy. The un- these marginal tax rates. I can remem- For the first time in probably about employment rate is at a half century ber the work of Senator Bill Bradley of 30 years, our businesses are competi- low. Wages are rising at the fastest New Jersey—probably at least a mod- tive with the rest of the world. When rate in nearly a decade. Workers, em- erate Democrat. He was probably as re- we have a 35-percent tax rate—as we ployers, and small business owners are sponsible as anybody in the 1980s for did for decades—on corporations, and the world average is about 23 percent, all more optimistic than ever. reducing these marginal tax rates, be- how can we expect American corpora- Unfortunately, I hear increasing calls cause Republicans didn’t have guts tions to compete? We are now at 21 per- from the new House majority pledging enough to do it, and we might not be cent. It wasn’t long after we went to 21 to erase the progress made with the tax where we are right now. So it is not that we read about China maybe feel- cuts and reforms that we enacted 13 just Republican thinking that got ing they were uncompetitive and were months ago. At least one new Demo- these marginal tax rates down. It is going to have to lower their tax rates. cratic Member has suggested bringing not just Republican thinking that has Other countries are thinking about back top tax rates as high as 70 percent kept this red line where it has been for doing it as well. Just like with the to pay for a wish list of far-left, Big 60 years, at approximately 16 to 20 per- Government programs. Such a confis- Reagan tax cuts of the 1980s, the cent of gross national product—the United States is plowing ahead, setting catory tax rate targeted at a relatively amount of the economy that is coming small number of wealthy taxpayers a standard for the rest of the world. into the Federal Government. Lower tax rates, with businesses and would barely make a dent in the cost of I hope the talk of such confiscatory individuals making decisions on where programs they wish to implement. taxation truly is a talk of a few rogue they earn their money, how much they Policymakers across the globe aban- Members and not representative of are going to spend, and how much they doned such punitive tax rates over the things to come. I wish to think there are going to save, is a heck of a lot bet- past several decades for their negative will be opportunities for us to work to- ter than 535 Members of Congress mak- effect on economic growth, investment, gether in a bipartisan way. ing that decision. When we make deci- and incentives to work. While tax rates I am firmly in the camp that the tax sions about stuff like this, they are po- at 70 percent or higher may have been reform and tax cuts enacted by the last litical decisions. When most of the in- fairly common in the 1960s, today, not Congress represent important revisions dividual taxpayers and the corpora- a single OECD country boasts such to our tax laws, but I also understand tions of America make decisions, it is high rates. How soon people forget that no major piece of legislation is en- strictly economic and does much more about the prolonged economic stagna- tirely perfect. To the extent there is le- economic good. tion and high unemployment of the gitimate interest in improving tax Another one that I don’t want to 1970s when we last had tax rates as laws, as chairman of the Finance Com- mess with is efforts to weaponize the high as 70 percent. mittee, I am going to be all ears. authority of tax-writing committees to I am going to detract here to show a When it comes to making modifica- access tax returns for political pur- chart. How soon we forget that just tions to tax reform, our first order of poses. Such an action would be unprec- raising tax rates doesn’t automatically business should be focused on exam- edented. bring in more money. For the benefit ining how the law affects individuals, I am optimistic that we can continue of my colleagues and for the benefit of families, and the businesses in our to make progress helping Americans the public watching on C–SPAN, I States that provide the jobs and bene- improve their lives by keeping more of should have had this blown up. I doubt fits they rely on. When necessary, we their hard-earned wages, taking the it is going to do much good for me to should work together to take action chance of starting a new business or just hold up a small sheet of paper. and ensure that the law is fulfilling its continuing to expand an existing one— This goes back to the year 1955, end- potential. A key part of this discussion in short, building an opportunity econ- ing in 2017. The blue line shows the should be enacting technical correc- omy. I invite my colleagues to join me. marginal tax rates over a period of tions to the tax law—revisions to en- I yield the floor. about 60 years. You can see high tax sure that the bill does what Members The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rates in the 1960s, going down, up, gen- thought it did when they voted on it. ator from Washington. erally down, generally down, staying Some of these are related to just poor GOVERNMENT FUNDING pretty low in recent years. You can see drafting, honest mistakes that were Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I that the red line is the amount of made. come to the floor to join my colleagues money that comes in from taxes, I also hope that there will be plenty who were speaking earlier today about whether you have high tax rates or low of opportunity to work on a bipartisan the many U.S. citizens who are Federal tax rates, which kind of tells me that basis on tax issues involving every- employees who are impacted by the the taxpayers are a lot smarter than thing from education, to renewable and shutdown. Coast Guard PO2 Amy-Erin the Congress of the United States be- alternative energy, to consumer-di- Hamilton, stationed in Seattle, WA, is cause when you talk about high mar- rected healthcare options. one of those individuals. She is the ginal tax rates, they want you to be- However, I fear opportunities to work mother of three children: Sienna, age lieve more money is going to come in. together could be put at risk should 10; Tucker, age 9; and Annabella, age 5. They are probably going to take the my colleagues become fixated on tear- Amy-Erin is married to Dan Hamilton, position that if you lower tax rates, ing apart tax reform, hiking taxes, and, who is also an Active-Duty member.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.035 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S251 Amy-Erin is a shining example of the merous Active-Duty-serving Coast Let us reopen the government. Let us service and leadership we see in our Guard men and women. Not only are meet our obligation. Let us do our job, Coast Guard today. In December, she we proud of them, but we are deeply and the man down the street on Penn- was given a meritorious advancement, mindful of the debt we owe them. It is sylvania Avenue in the White House which is rare and an incredible honor. a debt that is immeasurable in dollars ought to be doing his job too. Despite this, though, she is working and cents. It is a debt we owe them for In the meantime, let’s help them without pay and has had to seek out- the safety and security they provide meet their bills and save them from side income to support that family I this country and the blood they have debts much as we do servicemembers just mentioned. shed in defense of the country. with their relief fund; another legisla- This is the 26th day of a Federal Gov- Failing to pay them is a moral fail- tive measure I will be advocating and ernment shutdown. Yesterday, 55,000 ure, and that is why I am proud to be advancing. We owe it to them. We owe Coast Guard personnel did not receive joining the Senator from Washington it to the country. their midmonth paychecks. The Coast as well as Senator THUNE in a measure I yield the floor. Guard Commandant issued a letter to to provide payment for the Coast The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the workforce explaining what was Guard, and I hope we will meet this ob- ator from Iowa. happening, explaining that this is the ligation as soon as possible. MARCH FOR LIFE first time that a branch of our military We also have an obligation to other Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, I am has not been paid during a government Federal workers because they are suf- pleased to be joined on the floor by shutdown. fering and sacrificing during this shut- Senator BLUNT, Senator WICKER, and There are 41,000 Active-Duty mem- down, now 26 days long. Senator FISCHER to speak about the bers, 6,200 Reservist members, 8,500 ci- One of them, among the workers I importance of protecting and cele- vilians, and 50,500 Coast Guard retirees. met just last Monday, is Adrian Pellot. brating life. That is the U.S. Coast Guard family. He served in the Air Force. He has This Friday, Americans from every Thirty-one percent of the Coast Guard worked as a behavior detection officer State in our Nation, from our tiny families do not have enough emergency for more than a decade. He is also one rural towns to our bustling urban cit- savings to make it through the shut- of the TSA workers at Bradley not re- ies, will gather in our Nation’s Capital down. A junior enlisted Coast Guard ceiving pay. to participate in the 46th annual March member with less than 2 years of serv- He said to me: for Life. ice makes only $23,200 a year in base We have no income right now. We are Each year, I am amazed and inspired pay. That is below the poverty level. bleeding money. Just day-to-day things. by the immeasurable strength, compas- Coast Guard members are currently Food. I still have to pay the bills. The elec- sion, and support demonstrated by the being deployed overseas—they could be tric company, the cell phone company—they pro-life community, as hundreds of in a combat zone—and these members don’t care. They are brutal. To feel like we are poker chips or leverage is very, very in- thousands of its members come to are not receiving pay. Washington, DC, and tirelessly work to I hope our colleagues will take into furiating. We are people—we have lives—not protect the most vulnerable in our so- consideration this issue with our Coast just a number to throw around. I want the government to reopen. ciety—the unborn. Guard families. They are working hard As members of the Senate Values Ac- to provide great care for us throughout Nothing I say here expresses more eloquently and powerfully the obliga- tion Team, throughout the year, we are our country and overseas. When I think blessed with the opportunity to work about the fact that a Coast Guard tion we are failing to meet. I will be proposing legislation to pro- with and hear from so many who are member could be deployed overseas in vide workers like Adrian unemploy- committed to protecting human life at an area that has seen combat, an un- ment benefit compensation. States like all stages. stable region of the world, and that I thank my colleagues for sharing they are not even receiving the Connecticut now must seek approval this message of life today, and at this childcare subsidy and support to make from the Department of Labor of the time I would like to yield to the Sen- sure their families are taken care of United States to provide unemploy- ment compensation for workers who ator from Missouri. while they are gone taking care of us, Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I want to that is just wrong. are on the job but unpaid. thank Senator ERNST for yielding and So I come here to join my colleagues The workers who are furloughed and for her leadership in these issues. who were here earlier today on the unpaid can receive that compensation. All of us here today are here at a floor giving examples of Americans The folks showing up to work, keeping time when thousands of people from throughout the United States who are us safe in the skies, assuring that our around the country, including hun- working hard for us. It is time we work security is met at the TSA lines, are dreds from Missouri, will be here to to get them their paycheck and con- unpaid, and they are uncompensated participate in the annual March for tinue to support them so they can sup- out of the State workers’ compensation port us. system, and they should be. Life. They see it, as we do, that an un- I know my colleague from Con- That is why I will propose legislation born child is not a potential person, necticut is here and would like to for fundamental fairness and necessary but it is a person with potential, a speak as well, and I thank him for al- benefits for workers like Adrian and whole living, distinct human being. lowing me to fit in this time to talk on his partner, Sarah Small, who has been Polling reflects that the American behalf of the Coast Guard families. a TSA officer for over 11 years. She people understand that in a significant I hope the Commandant’s letter can currently works part time at Bradley way. It is not a celebration but a pow- now be seen as an example of why we as a TSA officer, and she is in nursing erful reminder that we value life as need to act. We need to act to give school. people come here this time of year. these Coast Guard families their pay She said to me: ‘‘It’s more nerve- More Americans are coming all the and to make sure we are addressing the racking because of the fact that if this time to support life. We just had a shutdown and reopening government. shutdown lasts any longer, one of us is meeting with someone who was going The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. going to have to find something.’’ through the recent Knights of Colum- PERDUE). The Senator from Con- They are just two examples of thou- bus and Marist poll. Three in four necticut. sands across the country. My col- Americans say abortion should be lim- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I leagues, every one of you has an Adrian ited to, at most, the first 3 months of am honored to follow the Senator, our Pellot or a Sarah Small or a Coast pregnancy. These numbers continue to neighbor from across the country. We Guard service man and woman or move in the direction of understanding share a common interest and commit- someone like them who are working that life begins at conception, and ment to one of the great military serv- without unemployment compensation, more and more people believe that life ices in this country, the U.S. Coast having to pay bills, mortgages, put deserves to be protected just like any Guard. food on the table. They are unable to life would. Connecticut is proud to be the home do it because the government is shut A majority of Americans oppose of the Coast Guard Academy and nu- down. using taxpayer dollars to pay for any

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.037 S16JAPT1 S252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 abortion at any time. Seventy-five per- clients for abortions. None of that coming around to our way. Even if cent of Americans oppose using tax- money was ever to be used for those some people consider themselves to be payer dollars to fund abortion over- purposes, but it is pretty hard when pro-choice, when you delve down into seas. This includes 64 percent of self- you are in the same facility, funded by the figures and ask them the questions, identified, pro-choice Democrats who the same overall group, not to suggest it turns out they are not quite so pro- say they are not for spending taxpayer there is some connection. abortion as we might think. dollars to fund abortions overseas. President Trump and his administra- When we ask the question that the Fifty-six percent of Democrats and 80 tion have said that would not be al- No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion bill percent of Independents comprise that lowed. They have passed regulations to goes to centrally—Do you support tax- as well as, as I said before, 64 percent of further protect the right of conscience. payer funding for abortion?—the polls pro-choice individuals collectively say In a famous letter written in the last show that 24 percent oppose and 30 per- they are not for that. year of his Presidency, President Jef- cent strongly oppose. A majority, or 54 Preventing taxpayer funding for ferson said that the right of con- percent of Americans—some of whom abortion has been longstanding law and science—the right to fervently believe would actually check the box and say has had a bipartisan consensus until what you believe is the right thing— they are pro-choice—say no, we just recently. Now, this is an impor- should be the right we hold the most shouldn’t go so far as to provide tax- tant issue that the country disagrees dear, and the President is trying to be payer funding for abortions. That is on, but the one thing we reached agree- sure that applies in every possible case what this legislation, which tomorrow ment on is, those people who think to Federal law as well. afternoon will be considered on the there is nothing wrong with abortion They also voted to separate payment floor of the Senate, would do. shouldn’t force the tax dollars of peo- requirements from abortion coverage When asked another question: Should ple who believe it is the most fun- in ObamaCare and have really contin- abortions be banned after 20 weeks, damentally wrong thing you can do to ued to do exactly what the President with the exception of risking the life of be used for abortion. said he would do in these areas. the mother? And 59 percent of Ameri- So the Hyde amendment prevents I know we all also want to encourage cans say yes, they strongly support taxpayer funding of abortions or abor- those who are participating in the that or support banning abortions after tion coverage in various Federal March for Life on Friday. Every human the 20th week. healthcare programs, including Med- life matters. The advocacy of people So I would say that the March for icaid and Medicare and the Children’s who come here year after year or per- Life is working, year after year, step haps are coming for the very first time Health Insurance Program. All of those after step, and I hope we get a good makes a difference. programs are, in effect, walled off from vote on the floor of the Senate tomor- So for the efforts of the thousands row. Federal support if abortion is involved. who defy the weather—and the anni- A bill I initially passed as chairman Do I think this is going to sail versary of the decision just happens to of the Labor, Health and Human Serv- through the House of Representatives be in what almost always turns out to ices Appropriations Committee, re- and be sent by NANCY PELOSI’s House be the worst weather we have in Wash- newed again this year the Hyde amend- to the President for signature? Prob- ington during the year, but that ably not, but we make the case. We ment, as it has been renewed every doesn’t seem to deter those who are warmly welcome these marchers for year since 1976 and signed into law in marching here or those who are speak- every year since 1976 by Republicans ing to those who come here to defy the life each and every year, and we appre- and Democrats in the White House. weather and to March for Life. ciate what they have done to move the Recent calls to appeal the amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- needle of public opinion and to protect ment, however, in the Democratic ator from Mississippi. those innocent people who have no way Party platform and from a number of Mr. WICKER. On the Senator from of protecting themselves. my friends on the other side of the Iowa’s time, let me join her and the I see that we are joined by my distin- aisle, are just simply out of touch with Senator from Missouri, and I associate guished colleague, the senior Senator where a majority of Americans are and myself with their remarks and their from Nebraska, and perhaps she might where 100 percent of the people coming support, not only for the March for have some remarks to say. here for the March for Life are. Life, which will occur on Friday, but I will yield the floor at this point. Instead, far from being repealed, the also for the No Taxpayer Funding for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Hyde amendment, in my view, needs to Abortion Act, which I am proud to be ator from Nebraska. be made permanent, and it needs to be the principal cosponsor of and which Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I rise applied across the entire Federal will, we hope, have a vote on the Sen- today in support of the thousands of spending spectrum, as it was initially ate floor by tomorrow afternoon. people who will travel to our Nation’s anticipated. I am proud to be an origi- I was a pretty young staffer for then- Capital this week to join us in the nal cosponsor of the No Taxpayer Congressman Trent Lott in 1981 when I March for Life. Marching proudly Funding for Abortion Act, which would first became aware that there was such among them will be many, many Ne- do just exactly that. a thing as the March for Life. I can as- braskans—families, neighbors, student I also want to take a moment to rec- sure you that it will be much more organizations, and church groups. They ognize the efforts of what has become massive this year then it was back in are going to brave the snow and freez- one of the most pro-life administra- those early days when Americans were ing temperatures to march along the tions in our Nation’s history. struggling with what Roe v. Wade National Mall as part of a peaceful One of the first Executive orders meant and when they weren’t quite so rally that draws attention to pro-life President Trump signed was to rein- sure about what the science was about and pro-women policies. state and expand the Mexico City pol- this practice of abortion. Since I first started my career in icy. In fact, he wanted to expand it to As each year passes, as more and public service, I have supported com- the point that he even wanted to more parents see that sonogram, as monsense pro-life measures that pro- retitle it to the Protecting Life in more and more grandparents—and I am tect women and unborn children. All Global Health Assistance policy. The a grandparent to six now; I am buddy too often, women are faced with un- policy prevents Federal tax dollars to six beautiful grandchildren—see the planned pregnancies, and they experi- from funding foreign NGOs—foreign sonograms early on and we see the feet ence condemnation instead of compas- nongovernmental organizations—that and we see the heartbeat and we see sion. These women shoulder despair, perform or promote abortion. the faces of these children, we realize pain, and judgment when they should I also want to call attention to the as Americans—and more and more receive comfort, assistance, and reas- efforts the administration has taken Americans are coming to the realiza- surance. These mothers should always proposing regulations that would first tion—that this is a living human that know that they have support as they of all prevent title X family planning deserves protection. face challenging years ahead. grantees from colocating with abortion Senator BLUNT was accurate in say- In the Senate, I am proud to pledge clinics or from promoting or referring ing we have good polling. Polling is my support for several pro-life bills.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.030 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S253 This afternoon, I would like to high- world. . . . then really you will be true to a training for fighting fires canceled. light a few of them. what the founders of this country stood for. We have prescribed burns that need to Once again, I am cosponsoring the So to all of the Nebraskans and to all be done during the winter that are Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Americans who will gather here in being canceled. We have thinning, Act. This legislation would prohibit Washington for the March for Life, which makes the forest more fire-resil- abortions after 20 weeks unless it is please know that I support your every ient, that is being canceled. We have necessary to save the life of the mother step. the reduction of fuels on the forest or the pregnancy is a result of rape or Thank you, Mr. President. floor that add to the intensity of incest. Twenty weeks, as advances in I yield the floor. fires—the removal of those—being can- science and medical technology tell us, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The celed. These just add more to the list of is the point at which an unborn child is Sentor from Iowa. so many ways that folks are being af- capable of feeling pain. (The remarks of Ms. ERNST per- fected across the country. When I served in the Nebraska Legis- taining to the submission of S. 141 are I am going to share this letter with lature, we passed the first ban on abor- printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- the Presiding Officer and our col- tions after 20 weeks. Republicans and mitted Resolutions.’’) leagues. It says: Ms. ERNST. I suggest the absence of Democrats, pro-choice and pro-life Sen- Dear Senator McConnell: ators, voted in its favor because it is a quorum. We write as Members of the Freshman sound policy. We should enact this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Class of the 116th Congress, an historic group commonsense legislation at the Fed- clerk will call the roll. that has the distinction of being the first eral level as well. The senior assistant legislative clerk Congress to be seated in the midst of a par- I am also a cosponsor of the Protect proceeded to call the roll. tial government shutdown. Funding for Women’s Health Care Act. Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, I ask We as a legislative branch have the power This bill would prevent the Federal unanimous consent that the order for to end this shutdown now. In December, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that funding of Planned Parenthood or any the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would have kept the government open. In of its affiliates. In 2016, Planned Par- January, the House then passed those same enthood received nearly $544 million objection, it is so ordered. Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, I am bipartisan bills and sent them to the Senate. from the Federal Government. I believe If the Senate were to pass these bills, we that Congress must redirect this fund- going to speak again shortly from the would be able to reopen the government and ing to where it belongs, and that is to floor, but, very briefly, I want to asso- then proceed to debate about immigration our community health centers. ciate myself with the comments of my reform and border security. In Nebraska we have seven commu- senior Senator, DEB FISCHER from Ne- However, it is impossible to have a mean- nity health centers, with 44 clinic sites braska, who just spoke and welcomed ingful policy discussion while the executive holds public servants hostage. We respect- all across our State. I have had the op- Nebraska’s pro-life students to the Capitol over the next 3 days. It is won- fully request that you allow the Congress to portunity to visit these sites, and I work its will and allow a vote on this bipar- have seen firsthand the high-quality, derful to be associated with a move- tisan legislation to end this shutdown so compassionate care they provide to ment that is fundamentally about love that we can end this manufactured crisis and women in need. Our patients in Ne- and is about the dignity of every baby. allow our devoted federal workers to get braska would be better served if this So I join my senior Senator in wel- back to work for the American people. Federal funding were directed toward coming Nebraska’s pro-life students to Sincerely Susie Lee, Member of Congress; these centers and also these clinics, the Capitol and to Washington, DC, for Abby Finkenauer, Member of Congress; which serve all Nebraskans—all Ne- the March for Life on Friday. Mikie Sherrill, Member of Congress; Mike I thank the President. Levin; Jahana Hayes; Lori Trahan; Katie braskans everywhere in our State—not Hill; Ayanna Pressley; David Trone; Ed Case; Planned Parenthood. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Gill Cisneros; Rashida Tlaib; Kendra Horn; The Protect Funding for Women’s Angie Craig; Joe Cunningham; Chris Pappas; Health Care Act is another common- clerk will call the roll. Andy Levin; Susan Wild; Sylvia Garcia; sense solution that will protect life and The senior assistant legislative clerk Katie Porter; Debbie Mucarsel-Powell; Ilhan help provide comprehensive healthcare proceeded to call the roll. Omar; Madeline Dean; Haley Stevens; Greg for women. Finally, I will once again Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask Stanton; Josh Harder; Lucy McBath; Abigail support the No Taxpayer Funding for unanimous consent that the order for Spanberger; Chrissy Houlahan; Donna Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full the quorum call be rescinded. Shalala; Lauren Underwood; Alexandria The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- Ocasio-Cortez; Veronica Escobar; TJ Cox, Disclosure Act, introduced by the sen- Dean Phillips; Jahana Hayes; and then a few ior Senator from Mississippi. Since the TON). Without objection, it is so or- dered. more people who have added their names in 1970s, the Hyde amendment has prohib- script that I may not be able to read accu- GOVERNMENT FUNDING ited Federal funds for abortions, but it rately. Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I was requires a yearly passage through Con- In total, there are an estimated 46 gress. This measure would permanently just over in the Russell Senate Office Building, and a group of freshmen from signatures on this letter addressed to establish in statute the protections of Senate Majority Leader MITCH MCCON- the Hyde amendment. These are a few the House intercepted me and handed me this piece of paper, this document, NELL. of the important pro-life policies that I Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- and asked that it be made part of the am working on in the Senate. sent that the letter be printed in the Again, I want to welcome all of the RECORD of the Senate, and I have come RECORD. to do that. Nebraskans who are traveling over There being no objection, the mate- 1,000 miles to take part in the March Let me explain that these freshmen House Members want to see the Senate rial was ordered to be printed in the for Life. It is great to see the pro-life RECORD, as follows: movement building such momentum. engaged in debate on how to end this CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, More and more young people are join- shutdown of our government. They see in their home districts across this Washington, DC, January 16, 2019. ing the cause and standing tall for this Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, timeless value, and I want to thank country tremendous damage occurring Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, each and every one of them for their in all kinds of fashions—damage to se- Washington, DC. courage and for taking a stand for curity; damage to the economy; dam- DEAR SENATOR MCCONNELL: We write as what they believe in and for what age to families trying to get a home Members of the Freshman Class of the 116th science tells us. mortgage, and they can’t get their Congress, an historic group that has the dis- They march not with anger or con- FHA approval; damage to farmers who tinction of being the first Congress to be demnation, but with love and hope. are seeking that loan that is necessary seated in the midst of a partial government shutdown. They will be living out the direction of to prepare for the next farming season; We as the legislative branch have the Mother Teresa, when at the 1994 Na- damage in the preparation for next power to end this shutdown now. In Decem- tional Prayer Breakfast she said: summer’s forest fires. ber, the Senate unanimously passed legisla- A sign of care for the weakest of the I have been hearing about this from tion that would have kept the government weak—the unborn child—must go out to the my home State. In Oregon, we just had open. In January, the House then passed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.031 S16JAPT1 S254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 those same bipartisan bills and sent them to nation of William Barr to be Attorney phone and email records of enormous the Senate. If the Senate were to pass these General. numbers of innocent, law-abiding bills, we would be able to re-open the govern- Today, I want to make clear that I Americans. All of this occurred in se- ment and then proceed to a debate about im- will be opposed to this nomination for cret, without warrants or any judicial migration reform and border security. However, it is impossible to have a mean- several reasons. I am just going to out- oversight at all, and almost no one—no ingful policy discussion while the executive line some of my key concerns that one in the Congress, nor even most holds public servants hostage. We respect- really haven’t been addressed much members of the Intelligence Com- fully request that you allow the Congress to over the last few weeks. mittee—knew anything about it. work its will and allow a vote on this bipar- I am specifically concerned about his The secrecy didn’t even end when the tisan legislation to end the shutdown so that view that the President of the United bulk phone and email record programs we can end this manufactured crisis and States is effectively royalty, in his allow our devoted federal workers to get were moved under the Foreign Intel- book, and he seems to believe that the ligence Surveillance Act. The Obama back to work for the American people. President is unaccountable to the laws Sincerely, administration, just like the Bush ad- Susie Lee, Abby Finkenauer, Mikie of our Nation or to the normal con- ministration, kept this abusive pro- Sherrill, Mike Levin, Jahana Hayes, straints imposed by the Congress. gram and the secret legal interpreta- Lori Trahan, Katie Hill, Ed Case, Gil Today, I am going to focus on what I tions behind it from the American peo- Cisneros, Rashida Tlaib, Kendra Horn, consider to be Mr. Barr’s dangerous ple, even lying about it in public testi- Angie Craig, Chris Pappas, Andy Levin, views on surveillance and his contempt mony. Susan Wild, Sylvia Garcia, Katie Por- for surveillance laws and the Fourth ter, Ilhan Omar, Madeleine Dean, Josh How did these abusive and illegal Amendment. programs get their start? With secret Harder, Debra A. Haaland, Lucy It is my view this is not a partisan McBath, Abigail Spanberger, Chrissy determinations made at the Depart- issue. There has been, for some years, a Houlahan, Donna Shalala, Lauren ment of Justice that the law didn’t Underwood, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, bipartisan coalition in the Senate that matter and that the President can do Veronica Escobar, TJ Cox, Dean Phil- has battled to protect the privacy and what he wants. constitutional rights of Americans, but lips, Elaine G. Luria, Tom Malinowski, That brings us to Mr. Barr. His dan- Steven Horsford, Sharice Davids, Joe Mr. Barr’s views, after I have laid them gerous views on Executive power have Neguse, Cynthia Axne. out today, ought to frighten every long been consistent—consistent— Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, the Member of this Senate. What Mr. Barr throughout his career, from his freshmen of the House are speaking a has said is that whether the Congress writings at the Department of Justice lot of common sense in this letter. supports broader or narrower surveil- in the late 1980s to the present, but in They are saying: Here we are, looking lance authorities and regardless of October of 2003, he laid out in public at bills that the Senate passed under whether Congress votes for more testimony his position that, in Mr. Republican leadership and that the checks and balances and oversight, it Barr’s view, the President is not ac- House has passed under Democratic really doesn’t matter. He has made the countable to surveillance laws and that leadership. That is the foundation for judgment, based on the proposition the President enjoys huge loopholes in going forward. Let not the Senate lead- which he has stated very clearly, that the Fourth Amendment. ership be the obstruction to common the President can essentially do what sense. Let not this Chamber sit empty, he wants. October of 2003 was shortly after Con- sit quiet, and sit without votes on This nominee, in my view, poses a gress had passed the PATRIOT Act, these bills to put our government back unique threat to the rule of law and legislation that many in Congress have to work. the Fourth Amendment. His long-held come to view as granting too much au- They want to see the Senate have the views, which presumably he would put thority with too little oversight, but courage to take positions, to be here in practice if confirmed, threaten the from Mr. Barr’s perspective, the PA- and argue, to say yes or no, but we very notion that Congress or the courts TRIOT Act was too limiting and too don’t say yes or no if there is no bill have any say in who in America gets constraining, and that wasn’t even the before us, and that must confound spied on. If he is confirmed as Attorney most troubling part of his testimony. these 46 freshmen, who kind of ex- General, he could take us back—and Right up front, he asked himself the pected that after more than 200 years not just 12 years to an era of question of whether the law was ade- of organizing, we would have a Senate warrantless wiretapping. As Mr. Barr quate to fight terrorism. Here is what that could actually operate as a legis- himself has made clear, he would be he said. He said he wasn’t worried lative body, not sit here vacant and taking us back 40 years, to an era be- about the law, and this is a direct quiet in the midst of a national catas- fore the Church Committee, when nei- quote: ‘‘The critical legal powers are trophe—a catastrophe of the Trump ther Congress nor the courts had any granted directly by the Constitution shutdown affecting so many families. role at all in checking or overseeing an itself, not by Congressional enact- There are 800,000 families of Federal abusive, out-of-control government. ments.’’ In other words, Mr. Barr’s workers, hundreds of thousands more Before the reforms of the 1970s, as view of surveillance is that the laws families of contractors, millions of has now been well documented, the passed by Congress do not matter. If Americans who simply want a core government committed one horrific the President wants to violate them, it government service so that they can abuse after another. It spied on hun- is Mr. Barr’s position that he can just proceed with their lives—a business dreds of thousands of innocent Ameri- go out and say he has constitutional permit, a home mortgage, an agricul- cans. It spied on Dr. Martin Luther authority and do it. tural loan, work being done to prevent King, Jr. It spied on activists. It spied Here is a direct quote from Mr. Barr’s forest fires, and a compromise to our on Congress. When these abuses finally testimony. Talking about laws going national security in terms of our Coast came to light, Congress acted by pass- back to the 1970s, he said: ‘‘Numerous Guard and our TSA agents. It makes no ing the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- statutes were passed, such as [the For- common sense for us to sit here with- lance Act, which established a secret eign Intelligence Surveillance Act], out action. court to issue warrants against spies that purported to supplant Presidential I praise the House freshmen for and terrorists. discretion with Congressionally crafted bringing a fresh, intense, commonsense Unfortunately, as we now know, the schemes whereby judges become the ar- view to the conversation on Capitol government violated the law when it biter of national security decisions.’’ Hill. Let their words be heard in this implemented its warrantless wire- I am going to unpack that sentence Chamber. tapping program in 2001. The program for a minute. From Mr. Barr’s perspec- Thank you. included warrantless collection of the tive, decades of laws passed by the U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- content of private communications, in- Congress are nothing but schemes— ator from Oregon. cluding through warrantless targeting schemes. He is talking about the For- NOMINATION OF WILLIAM BARR of phone numbers and email addresses eign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I come of people in our country. The program fundamental framework of checks and to the floor today to discuss the nomi- also included the bulk collection of balances that Congress has relied on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.007 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S255 for four decades to ensure congres- At the core of Mr. Barr’s philosophy that information is. This view has ac- sional and judicial oversight of surveil- is that no one—not Congress and cer- tually been rejected recently by the lance. He is talking about every modi- tainly not judges—has any business as- U.S. Supreme Court. What Mr. Barr fication of the Foreign Intelligence sessing the government’s assertion has been saying is actually out of sync Surveillance Act, from the PATRIOT about threats. even with the current thinking of the Act to what is called section 702, reau- Here is another quote from Mr. Barr: Supreme Court. The Supreme Court thorized last year, to the USA Freedom These are ‘‘assessments judges are not most recently held that the Fourth Act, which was intended to stop the competent to make or responsible for Amendment does apply to the govern- collection of millions of innocent making under the Constitution.’’ ment’s collection of location data from Americans’ phone records. Whatever For 40 years, judges of the Foreign wireless carriers. you think of these statutes, they are Intelligence Surveillance Act Court Apparently, yesterday Mr. Barr said how Congress determines the extent of have been making these determina- he had not read that Supreme Court the government’s surveillance powers tions, but, from Mr. Barr’s perspective, decision. Colleagues. I think that and exercises its responsibility to pro- the courts are not competent to decide ought to be really troubling to the tect the rights of Americans. Mr. Barr who gets spied on; only the President Members of this body. We are talking notwithstanding, these duly enacted gets that power. about location data. Location data can laws of Congress are not mere schemes. Some might ask whether Mr. Barr be a personal safety and national secu- Worse still, it is Mr. Barr’s conten- has had a change of heart, particularly rity nightmare. tion that all of these laws only purport since Congress has passed additional We saw what happened just last to have any effect. The President, says surveillance authority in the year week. In 2018, the wireless companies Mr. Barr, has the discretion to ignore since his testimony. I hope we see in all made promises to me that they them. By definition, if you are saying the days ahead where he stands, wheth- wouldn’t make available precise loca- that the President can just ignore the er he now believes that spying on tion data to hedge funds, bail bonds- laws, in effect, that is a position that is Americans and people in the United men—all kinds of bottom feeders just in favor of tyranny. This is as dan- States has to be consistent with the looking to make a buck. What hap- gerous a position as I have heard in laws passed by Congress, but his 2003 pened was, in 2018, those wireless com- congressional testimony. It is very testimony suggests that even new, panies said they wouldn’t make that similar to the language that was con- sweeping, bipartisan laws that have data available any longer to these loca- cocted in the Department of Justice to passed wouldn’t satisfy him. tion trackers and bail bondsmen and justify warrantless wiretapping—and A little over a decade ago, Congress the like, and then last week, a bounty these are the views coming from the created section 702 of the Foreign In- hunter got 300 bucks and found out man who might be Attorney General of telligence Surveillance Act. That al- those 2018 promises to me meant noth- the United States. lows for warrantless spying on for- ing. So last week, the wireless compa- Mr. Barr is correct that the Foreign eigners overseas. I have said our coun- nies promised again that they wouldn’t Intelligence Surveillance Act gives try faces real threats from foreigners make location data available to all of judges some say in when the govern- overseas, so I stipulate that is some- these financially interested parties. I ment can spy on Americans. It is a se- thing that is important to the safety of appreciate their saying it, but I will cret system, one that greatly advan- the law-abiding people whom we all tell you, I will believe it when I see it, tages the government and almost al- represent. I have had serious concerns because we got a promise in 2018 that ways precludes challenges from those about the number of innocent Ameri- they would be serious about protecting who are spied on. The Foreign Intel- cans whose communications are being location data, and we saw last week ligence Surveillance Act has been swept up under section 702 collection, that they weren’t. abused through secret interpretations but at least the targets of the surveil- We have the Supreme Court now of law, but the Foreign Intelligence lance are overseas. making it clear that the Fourth Surveillance Act does involve judges Mr. Barr would go further in his tes- Amendment applies to the govern- considering the Fourth Amendment timony, calling for the warrantless tar- ment’s collection of location data from rights of Americans, and that is what geting of people inside the United wireless carriers, but the person who is Mr. Barr objects to. States. According to Mr. Barr, there Based on his own testimony, it is are individuals right here in the United up for nomination, Mr. Barr, has not clear to me that Mr. Barr has funda- States who have no Fourth Amend- been willing to or doesn’t find it impor- mental problems with the Fourth ment rights. This is an important issue tant enough to even read the Supreme Amendment or at least its application today, and it will become more impor- Court decision on this case. to anything the President might uni- tant in the days ahead. The government’s collection of busi- laterally decide involves national secu- I have already stipulated that I think ness records is authorized by section rity. He believes that if the govern- there are serious threats to our coun- 215 of FISA, which was part of the PA- ment determines there is a threat, try overseas. What troubles me is, as TRIOT Act. There are serious concerns there is no need to ask a judge for a telecommunication systems around the about 215. It was abused for years to warrant. world become more globally inter- carry out a secret program that swept The Fourth Amendment protects the connected, more and more innocent up the phone records of millions of in- rights of the people to be secure Americans are going to get swept up in nocent, law-abiding Americans. Even against unreasonable searches and sei- these searches. To me, when you are after the USA FREEDOM Act, which zures unless there is a probable cause talking—as Mr. Barr seems to be was intended to end bulk collection, it warrant. That is what the Constitution doing—that there are individuals in has been used to collect hundreds of says. Mr. Barr, however, has found two our country who have no Fourth millions of phone records. All the gov- very big loopholes in the Fourth Amendment rights, that is why I think ernment needs to collect these records Amendment. all Senators should be troubled about is to show the FISA Court that the First, he insists that if the govern- these positions he has long espoused. records are relevant to an investiga- ment decides a foreigner in the United There is also the matter of collecting tion. There is no requirement for a States is ‘‘apparently acting as a ter- business records, sensitive information probable cause warrant. rorist,’’ then he or she is not one of the about Americans that are in possession This important law sunsets this year, ‘‘people,’’ and the government can just of a third party. Here, we are talking so the Congress will have a debate throw out the Fourth Amendment. about your purchases, who you are about whether these authorities are Second, Mr. Barr argues that so long communicating with, where you are lo- too broad, whether there is a need for as the government says there is a cated at any time of the day. more checks and balances. I see my threat, a warrantless search is not un- Mr. Barr believes that the Fourth colleague from Texas, who also serves reasonable, and the warrant require- Amendment doesn’t apply to any on the Intelligence Committee. We are ment under the Fourth Amendment records held by a company or other going to have a debate on it. That is simply doesn’t apply. third party, no matter how sensitive the way it ought to be.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.041 S16JAPT1 S256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 Today, we are talking about what I been concerned about the expansive As significant as the work done consider to be dangerous views es- surveillance authorities under the For- under his leadership was, I was more poused by Mr. Barr. What Mr. Barr be- eign Intelligence Surveillance Act and impressed with the fact that after 27 lieves is that the government shouldn’t the possible abuse of that law. Those years, he was willing to take on the have any court oversight at all when it concerns are, in my view, small pota- task of becoming Attorney General comes to collecting the records on toes compared to what Mr. Barr has once again. He said he was sort of Americans. He thinks the government proposed, which is that the law need semiretired. He and his wife were look- should just unilaterally issue a sub- not constrain the President whatso- ing forward to spending more time poena and collect those records and ever. For example, some Members of with their children and grandchildren. that there would be no oversight what- this body have expressed concern about But he answered the call to public serv- ever. The foundation of Mr. Barr’s be- Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ice, and I am grateful that he did. He liefs when it comes to surveillance is warrants in connection with the Russia knows that our Nation needs a strong that the President can do whatever he investigation and whether all relevant law-and-order Attorney General at the wants if he believes national security information has been provided to the Department of Justice. is at stake. FISA Court. Consider a world in which When he spoke at his confirmation I am going to close by simply talking the government doesn’t need a warrant hearing more than 21⁄2 decades ago, he for an additional minute or two about and doesn’t have to justify its surveil- said: what it will mean if Mr. Barr is con- lance to any court. Consider the possi- The Attorney General must ensure that firmed as Donald Trump’s Attorney bility of abuse in that world. That is the administration of justice—the enforce- General. the world Mr. Barr has testified he ment of the law—is above and away from Right now, the President is openly wants. politics. Nothing could be more destructive considering a declaration that he, Don- I also would appeal to my colleagues of our system of government, the rule of law, ald Trump, has emergency powers to with whom I have had some pretty vig- or the Department of Justice as an institu- override the will of the Congress, and tion, than any toleration of political inter- orous debates over the years about sur- ference with the enforcement of the law. he is doing this while relying on a base- veillance and who may have no con- less assertion that there is a national cerns about the current framework of He repeated that commitment yes- security crisis. our laws. We can have our disagree- terday, and I think the need for that Until he was fact-checked, he was ments about how to write the law. Here sort of strong statement is more im- making very far-fetched claims about in the Senate, we do agree that the portant today than ever. terrorists coming over the border. He laws passed by the Congress mean I believe Attorney General Barr will also regularly calls journalists ‘‘en- something. They are binding, and they be a good Attorney General, assuming emies of the people’’ and calls for in- are not, as Mr. Barr has stated, what is one of the most challenging po- vestigations of his political enemies. ‘‘schemes’’ that the President can just sitions in the Cabinet because you are I would oppose the nomination of a political appointee but you are also anyone with William Barr’s views on ignore whenever he feels like it. This nominee has been more than the chief law enforcement officer in the Executive power regardless of who was country. That sometimes can be dif- President, but the kinds of threats I clear about where he stands. He be- lieves that the President alone decides ficult to navigate. am talking about are too serious to ig- As the nominee noted, doing the job nore. when there is a threat and that when he does, he doesn’t have to worry about and doing it well sometimes requires Donald Trump has openly said and being prepared to burn your political said specifically how much he would Congress, judges, or the laws, or the Constitution. In my view, that is a pre- capital in order to preserve the rule of enjoy unchecked surveillance power. law. I believe this is the most funda- During the 2016 campaign, when the scription for trouble, a prescription for more abuses—abuses that Congress mental quality of a good Attorney Gen- Russians were hacking his opponents, eral, and having a leader at the helm of the President of the United States, our may or may not even be told about. But we have been warned. We have the Department of Justice with the current President, said: ‘‘honestly, I right temperament and a fundamental wish I had that power. I’d love to have been warned by Mr. Barr’s testimony. understanding of this responsibility is that power.’’ I also would like to note that I have critical now and forever. In recent If Donald Trump decides that na- concerns about Mr. Barr that relate to tional security is at stake and William classified matters, and I am currently years, we witnessed some Attorneys Barr is the Attorney General, it would seeking declassification of those mat- General carrying out actions that re- be Mr. Barr who might give him that ters and hope that this will be resolved peatedly toed that political line, some- power—power he could use with no prior to any votes on the nominee. times crossed it. oversight from the courts and without I see colleagues are waiting. Under the Obama administration, the regard to what Mr. Barr has dismissed Mr. President, I yield the floor. Department of Justice began to veer as ‘‘the schemes’’—our laws—of Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- increasingly away from the impartial gress. ator from Texas. administration of law and toward poli- In case anyone thinks Mr. Barr would Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, yester- tics. That shift undoubtedly occurred himself serve as a check on the Presi- day the Senate Judiciary Committee at the hands of President Obama’s At- dent, he has also written that that is began to hear witnesses on the nomina- torneys General who were in the driv- not the Attorney General’s job. Just tion of Bill Barr to be the next Attor- er’s seat during his administration, last year, he wrote that all Executive ney General of the United States. We Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch. power rests in one and only one per- heard first, of course, from Mr. Barr Both Holder’s and Lynch’s conduct son—the President—and that the Presi- himself all day yesterday and today has come under a great deal of scru- dent doesn’t have to convince his At- from additional witnesses. tiny—even now, after they have left— torney General that his orders are By any standard, Mr. Barr is an ex- and for good reason. legal. ceptionally qualified individual, in part For example, under then-Attorney Let me be clear. The issues I have because 27 years ago, he was Attorney General Holder, there was something raised with respect to Mr. Barr’s views General, nominated and confirmed called Operation Fast and Furious in on surveillance are not kind of conjec- unanimously—nominated by President which the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, ture or possible theories. What I have George Herbert Walker Bush. Under his and Firearms and the Department of been talking about this afternoon are leadership at the time, the Department Justice purposefully allowed the illegal the views outlined in Mr. Barr’s own of Justice focused on some of the most sale of firearms in Mexico in the hopes testimony. I hope every Member of this important law enforcement challenges of being able to track them. Unfortu- body will take the time to read Mr. facing our country at that time. They nately, there were a number of casual- Barr’s testimony and consider what is worked to fight violent crime and com- ties, including Border Patrolman Brian at stake. bat the drug epidemic, both of which Terry, who was killed with one of those There are Members in both political continue to do great harm to commu- firearms in 2010. Attorney General parties in this Chamber who have long nities across the country still today. Holder never accepted responsibility

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.043 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S257 for Brian Terry’s death or ever admit- young lawyer’s career, he met his wife treating people with respect, and not ted that allowing these guns to walk Joan, a native Texan, and they decided being afraid to have a little bit of fun into Mexico, into the hands of some to move to the Lone Star State, some- along the way. His entrepreneurial criminal organizations, was a terrible thing he later referred to as the great- spirit was credited with democratizing mistake. est business decision he ever made. the skies by disrupting the airline in- Under his watch, the IRS targeting Building America’s largest domestic dustry, and I believe he was one of the controversy occurred in which politi- airline carrier was never on Herb’s to- most consequential leaders in Amer- cally aligned groups applying for tax- do list. In the late 1960s, he was an at- ican aviation, and we have all bene- exempt status faced official oppression torney in San Antonio, when one day fited from that. based upon their political affiliation. his client approached him with an idea So I join Herb’s wife Joan, his chil- Then, of course, more recently, let’s about a low-fare airline serving three dren, his grandchildren, his many not forget then-Attorney General Texas cities. Tired of spending so much friends, and, of course, his beloved Lynch’s handling of the Clinton email time in the car traveling between San Southwest Airlines family in mourning scandal—something even James Antonio and Houston and , he be- the loss of this larger-than-life figure. Comey, the FBI Director, objected to— lieved they could make point-to-point I yield the floor. along with her famous so-called tarmac intrastate travel faster and much The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- meeting with former President Bill cheaper by flying, and also cheaper ator from North Carolina. Clinton when his wife was under an ac- than other airlines. MENTHOL CIGARETTES tive FBI investigation. The conduct of Getting their innovative idea off the Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I also both Holder and Lynch undermined the ground wasn’t easy. These men who mourn Herb’s loss. It is odd that I public’s confidence in the impartial ad- founded Southwest Airlines slogged would be here to protect his ability to ministration of justice and law at the through years of legal battles before have that cigarette in his mouth as he Justice Department. the airline operated its first flight. was negotiating. Under the leadership of my friend Their vision not only led to the cre- I rise today to discuss the recent an- and our former colleague, Jeff Ses- ation of a budget airline but also drove nouncement by the Food and Drug Ad- sions, the Department of Justice has down the cost of their competitors, as ministration to move forward with a begun to right the ship and again sepa- competition will do. ban on menthol cigarettes. This an- rate politics from the impartial admin- To maintain their edge, Southwest nouncement, to say the least, is sur- istration of the law, and I am confident tried some interesting ideas along the prising. In an administration claiming that Mr. Barr will continue to do the way. After another airline ran an ad to decrease regulation on the American same. calling Southwest a cheap carrier, Herb people, this announcement works com- During his confirmation hearing, Mr. responded by filming a commercial pletely counter to that goal—increas- Barr reaffirmed that politicians should where he wore a brown paper bag over ing regulation and decreasing the not interfere with criminal investiga- his head and promised that the airline choices for adult consumers in Amer- tions, and he likewise committed not would gladly provide one to any cus- ica. to interfere with the special counsel’s tomer too embarrassed to be seen fly- Making matters worse, the an- investigation. He assured us that his ing on Southwest Airline. nouncement comes from an Agency allegiance will be to the rule of law, to At one point, to compete with the that the American people trust. They the Constitution, and to the American low fares of other airlines, Southwest trust them to make decisions based people, and that, above all else, he will started a program to keep customers, upon the most sound and reliable work to protect the professionalism and they said: You can either pay the science available. Unfortunately, the and integrity of the Department of lowest fare or pay full fare and get a FDA has not provided a sound sci- Justice and the thousands of dedicated full premium bottle of liquor in the entific argument to move forward with public servants who work there. process. Well, apparently it worked, the ban on one type of product that Not only is Mr. Barr exceptionally and for a short time, I am told, South- Americans consume understanding qualified for the job, he is prepared on west was the largest liquor distributor fully the risk. day one to step in and lead with dis- in the State of Texas. On November 30, 2018, I raised this tinction. I think one of the most distinctly concern with the Food and Drug Ad- The Senate unanimously confirmed Herb Kelleher stories is of a battle ministration. As a part of their an- his nomination to three different posi- called ‘‘The Malice in Dallas.’’ nouncement, the FDA claimed that tions at the Department of Justice, and In 1992, Southwest Airlines and an- their regulatory actions are based on I hope we can work expeditiously to other company realized their slogans— information released by the Centers for get this fine man to the Department of ‘‘Plane Smart’’ and ‘‘Just Plane Disease Control and Prevention, or Justice once again. Smart’’—were similar. Rather than CDC. I thank Mr. Barr and his entire fam- settling the matter in court, they set- When I asked for the data supporting ily for agreeing to bring his talents and tled it by holding a public arm wres- this menthol decision, I was informed his temperament to the Department of tling match. that this data would be made available Justice at a time when those qualities The 61-year-old, with the cigarette later this year. I also asked the FDA to are so desperately needed, and I look fixed between his teeth, gave his much explain to me whether the Agency has forward to voting yes on his nomina- younger competitor a run for his determined that menthol cigarettes tion. money, but he couldn’t pull off a win. make more children try smoking or REMEMBERING HERB KELLEHER At the end of the match, the two men whether these products make it more Mr. President, on another matter, I made donations to each other’s chosen difficult for children to stop smoking. want to share a few words about the charities. They agreed to share the slo- I pause here because I am sure the passing of one of the airline industry’s gan and called it a day. Presiding Officer is remembering that most unconventional and most success- Each of these stories has Herb it is illegal for people under 18 to pur- ful executives. That would be Herb Kelleher written all over it. He was chase tobacco products. Kelleher, who cofounded Southwest known for his gregarious personality, The FDA simply informed me that Airlines. his incredible work ethic, and his the information I requested would be Herb was born in 1931 in New Jersey, penchant for the nontraditional, not to part of a proposed rule available for and his young life and early career mention his affinity for Wild Turkey. stakeholder comment. kept him on the east coast. He grad- I first met Herb when I represented Now, I think you would agree that it uated from Wesleyan University and him in a lawsuit early in my legal ca- is highly unusual for a science-based New York University School of Law reer in San Antonio. He had a larger- Agency to refuse to provide the data and served as a law clerk for 2 years at than-life personality, and it was a informing its regulatory decisions to a the New Jersey Supreme Court and pleasure to know him. seated Member of the U.S. Congress. then joined a law firm in Newark. But We can all learn a lesson from Herb This should set off alarm bells. Any as fate intervened in this promising about the importance of working hard, product regulated by the FDA might

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.044 S16JAPT1 S258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 fall into this category of ‘‘no Member Let me state that again. put under its regulatory watch. Almost of Congress being able to know.’’ The CDC’s own data shows that there a decade after enactment and more Well, it may seem odd, but the FDA has been a 12-percent reduction in the than $5 billion later, the FDA has regulates 25 cents of every dollar of the percentage of children trying tradi- failed to issue one foundational regula- U.S. economy—no wonder it takes so tional cigarettes since 2011. tion governing the viable review of any long and costs so much for new drugs Now, this is good news. The use of tobacco product. and devices to come to market. cigarettes among children is decreas- Let me state that again. Almost a As a result, I did my own research. ing, showing that our education and decade after enactment and $5 billion The chart behind me, with 2017 data our public health efforts are, in fact, later, the FDA has failed to issue a from the CDC, shows that children’s working. foundational regulation governing the use of traditional menthol cigarettes As I mentioned before, the survey viable review of any tobacco product. has decreased 3 percent since 2011. Let shows that the use of menthol ciga- This failure would be unacceptable me say that again. Since 2011, usage by rettes by children has also declined, de- from any other regulated industry. The youth in America of menthol ciga- creasing 3 percent since 2011. Center for Tobacco Products receives rettes has reduced from 5.8 percent to Even the FDA’s own data shows the hundreds of millions of user-fee dollars 2.5 percent. decline in children’s use of traditional each year and is still falling behind the This data runs counter to the need cigarettes. other product review centers at the for increased regulation and decreased Now, this chart I have basically FDA. The FDA has a responsibility to choices for consumers and calls into shows that traditional cigarettes have develop clear rules of the road for inno- question the FDA’s own decision. fallen 12 percent since 2011, compared vation and potentially less harmful to- In 2009, Congress debated the regula- to the latest survey data of 2017. It is bacco products—some of the very prod- tion of tobacco products. I was here for probably difficult for some to see, but ucts that are under scrutiny today be- the entire debate and was an active the red arrow pointing down certainly cause they are in regulatory limbo 10 participant in the dialogue. I alone pro- indicates a decrease. The red arrow years later. The Agency has had ample vided over 16 hours of remarks on the pointing up shows an increase. Now, time to act and, instead, focused its ef- Senate floor so that my colleagues un- that should be alarming, and it is an forts and resources on banning a le- derstood my concerns with this type of area that we will talk about in a sec- gally marketed product without the legislation and to ensure, quite frank- ond. data to support their own actions. ly, that the voice of North Carolinians But the solution here is simple. Data I urge my colleagues to take a seri- was clearly and deeply understood in released by the CDC and the FDA pro- ous look at the FDA’s decision to ban the U.S. Senate. vide a clear marker that the FDA’s menthol cigarettes. The FDA chose to One issue discussed during that de- focus should be on areas where chil- decrease choices for the American con- bate was actually the banning of fla- dren’s use is increasing rather than in sumer while their counterpart, the vors in cigarettes, including menthol. areas where we are already making sig- CDC, continues to show a decline in Congress struggled to come to a con- nificant progress. children’s use of menthol cigarettes. These two Agencies should, in fact, be sensus on this issue, offering many I might pause and say that if a prod- in alignment, using the CDC’s highly iterations at the time of the legisla- uct is illegal for somebody under 18, I regarded public health data to fully in- tion, taking different approaches to the don’t know how you ban a product and form the FDA’s approach to regulate ban of any, all, or none of the flavors believe that it wasn’t already banned if these products. The information it re- available in cigarettes at the time. it was illegal. leased on November 18, 2018, shows a Ultimately, the decision was made The FDA’s decision does not pass the steep increase in the use of all tobacco for the FDA to thoroughly study the commonsense test. It is time for the products. However, the FDA has not effects of menthol cigarettes. FDA to focus on the things where there provided the data to show that tradi- The Agency issued its report in 2011 is an increase for children. I give them tional cigarettes have contributed to and commissioned a third-party entity examples: marijuana, opioids, fentanyl, this increase from 2017 to 2018 in any to study the science behind menthol meth. We have debated it on the floor way or that menthol played a part in cigarettes, for which a report was of the Senate. While we are looking at this increase. If it had—I will take you issued in 2013. one thing and the FDA has got us fo- back to the original chart—we would Now, what resulted from the results cused on it, look at how many chil- see a significant change in the trend of that study? dren’s lives are devastated in this line of menthol usage of youth. For the remainder of President country—again, with illegal products. I would bet my colleagues today that One can only conclude by what we Obama’s terms in office, which ended when you get to 2018, you will continue in 2016, their FDA never attempted to are doing, which is banning menthol, to see a decline in menthol. It begs the move a menthol ban. Why? Because the that we are emulating Canada. Several question of whether the leadership at results of that information—that sci- years ago they banned menthol, and FDA is making decisions with any re- entific data—did not substantiate last year they legalized marijuana. gard for years of public health data, what, in fact, that would accomplish. That may be the route we are on. I am coming at the cost of choices for the In the 5 years since the publication of not sure. Nothing surprises me any- American people. these studies, the science has not more in Washington. This argument comes down to wheth- changed to justify the ban of an entire June of this year will mark the 10th er you believe Americans have a right product category by the FDA. anniversary of the Tobacco Control to choose. As long as I am an elected Each year, the CDC issues the latest Act, which provided the FDA regu- official, I will advocate for adult con- data from the National Youth Tobacco latory authority over tobacco prod- sumers to have these choices. Survey. This survey asks about 20,000 ucts. The law gave the FDA broad au- I realize this is the floor of great de- children about their tobacco use, and it thority to regulate these products and bate, and I am not scared to have a de- has been conducted since 1999. This sur- was intended to provide a path forward bate on whether tobacco is a legal vey covers details of middle and high for innovative products—tobacco prod- product. As long as it is a legal prod- schoolers’ use and exposure to a vari- ucts, as well—placing hope in advance- uct, why would we encumber the con- ety of tobacco products, and it includes ments in research and development to sumer with choice when, in fact, we see specifics on the use of different product provide new options for American con- a trend line like this as it relates to categories, like traditional cigarettes sumers that are down the continuum of youth? and e-cigarettes, as well as data on the risk for those individuals who choose, So I say to the FDA and I say to my percentage of survey participants who potentially replacing their use of com- colleagues: Don’t hide behind our chil- tried menthol. bustible cigarettes with electronic dren and tell us that is the reason, be- The CDC data shows that there has ones. cause the data doesn’t support it. The been a 12-point decrease in the percent- The FDA does not have a single gov- data says that what we are doing in age of children trying traditional ciga- erning regulation for the review and education, what we are doing as par- rettes since 2011. the approval of the products Congress ents is convincing the next generation

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.046 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S259 that this is not a product they want to facilities across the United States even scheduled to expire because of this use. But when you ban menthol ciga- worse. shutdown. People are suffering around rettes, you take many adults who The shutdown has closed down the the country. choose to purchase and to use a legal FAA academy where new air traffic Federal workers are suffering. Their product with full understanding of the controllers are trained and has stopped workers are suffering and veterans are risk and tell them: No, we are going to training in each facility to implement suffering because of this Trump shut- eliminate the choice of this product. new procedures and new equipment. down. More than 380,000 Federal work- That is wrong. It is wrong for Con- Toby’s father and grandfather, inci- ers have been furloughed; 450,000 or gress to do; it is wrong for a regulatory dentally, served in the U.S. military, more are being forced to work without Agency to do; and it is a blemish on as he did. This picture depicts his great pay. These are hard-working Ameri- this administration to announce that son and Toby’s granddaughter. I want- cans like the TSA officers I met last they are reducing regulation when, in ed to bring another point home. Toby’s week at O’Hare and met just a few days fact, they are going out and instituting son is deploying overseas this month. ago when I flew to St. Louis Lambert some of the most onerous regulations Toby and his wife will be looking after Airport. They go to work every single on America’s consumers, the American their 21⁄2-year-old granddaughter dur- day, and their job is to make sure that people who choose. ing the 10-month deployment. Toby’s dangerous people don’t get on the air- I urge my colleagues to become edu- lack of a paycheck since December 31 planes with you, your children, and cated on this. I will give them an op- of last year adds stress to an already your family. They can’t afford to have portunity on multiple occasions for the hectic life. their paychecks held hostage by a man- balance of this year to hear more about Toby says: ufactured crisis. this industry. Veterans are very proud of our heritage These families of Federal workers I yield the floor. and what we have done for the country. And have bills to pay. A worker at the En- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. those of us who continue to serve the Fed- vironmental Protection Agency, Cyn- BLACKBURN). The assistant Democratic eral Government as Federal employees con- thia Colquitt, is going without a pay- leader. tinue that pride throughout their careers. check after serving 26 years as a Fed- GOVERNMENT FUNDING Toby says: eral employee. How hard is it? She is a Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, last We are hardworking, proud American em- single mom, and she says, quite hon- Saturday was a historic day in Spring- ployees doing a job for the American public estly: I get by paycheck to paycheck. field, IL, my hometown. It was the big- that is essential as an air traffic controller. She has never missed a mortgage pay- gest snowfall in one day in our city’s It’s not acceptable as a veteran, as a federal ment; she is very serious about those history. I spent that Saturday not employee, as an air traffic controller to use things. But now she is worried the shaking hands with my constituents my profession and my livelihood as a polit- shutdown will impact her credit rating ical football. but shaking hands with my shovel, try- if she doesn’t have a paycheck to pay ing to shovel snow away. It was a his- Toby doesn’t stand alone as a veteran her bills on time. toric day in Springfield but, sadly, it working for the Federal Government. Shutdowns not only hurt our Federal was a historic day for America too. Veterans are some of the hardest hit workers, but the impact is also felt by Saturday marked the longest shut- Federal employees of the Trump shut- small businesses around the country down of the U.S. Government in the down. Today as many as 250,000 Federal that rely on the business of Federal history of the United States. As of workers and Federal contractors are workers and the government. This today, the shutdown has continued for going without pay during the shut- shutdown is hurting our economy and 26 days. Day by day, the harmful ef- down. According to the Office of Per- only adding to economic uncertainty. fects of this government shutdown are sonnel Management, as of the end of Remember what happened in Decem- getting worse. Alarmingly, the Presi- fiscal year 2016, veterans represented 31 ber? If you happen to have a retirement dent seems not to really understand or percent of the Federal workforce. This account with investments in stocks, appreciate the real-life impact this is more than a 5-percent increase since you noticed that December was a pret- shutdown is having on many Ameri- 2009, when President Obama encour- ty horrible month. There was an 8.7- cans. aged veterans to apply for employment percent drop in the stock market in In all, more than 8,000 Federal work- with the Federal Government to boost December—the worst December for the ers in my home State of Illinois are the hiring of men and women who stock market since 1931, during the going without a paycheck during this served our country in uniform. Great Depression. shutdown—8,000 people who are con- In Illinois, we have 50,000 Federal The CEO of JPMorgan Chase is now cerned about paying their bills, as workers, and almost 28 percent of them warning that if this shutdown lasts an- most working families are. These are are veterans. More than one-quarter of other several weeks, it could reduce hard-working Americans. all veterans working in the Federal our Nation’s quarterly growth to zero. I want to show you a photo of one of Government also have a Department of The victims of the shutdown will not them. He happens to be a friend of Veterans Affairs disability rating. be the Federal employees; it will affect mine. His name is Toby Hauck. This is For example, if SNAP, the food the entire economy because the input Toby here. Toby is a veteran of the stamp program, runs out, 38 million into the economy—the things they buy U.S. Air Force. His job in Aurora, IL, is Americans could lose their food stamp and pay for—will be diminished. to make sure that my plane, when it benefits. That includes veterans living Just why are we in this mess? Well, arrives at O’Hare, lands safely. Toby in households that participate in as the President said several weeks ago Hauck is an air traffic controller. Air SNAP. You don’t think about that very on camera in the Oval Office, it is his traffic controllers have some of the often, do you? Do you mean there are shutdown and he is very proud of it. He most important and most stressful veterans on food stamps? The figure said that he was going to hold the Federal jobs in America, and this shut- has averaged about 1.4 million veterans hard-earned paychecks of Americans down is a kick in the gut to Toby a year between 2015 and 2017, according hostage in an attempt to fulfill his Hauck and all of these air traffic con- to the Census Bureau. Illinois is home campaign promise to build a wall on trollers. to nearly 50,000 veterans who are bene- the southern border of the United Many air traffic controllers, like ficiaries of food stamps and HUD rental States, a concrete wall, as he described Toby, are already working 6 days a assistance programs on an annual basis it, ‘‘from sea to shining sea,’’ which, week. I am not happy to report that. as well. So the very programs that are incidentally, he promised would be Pushing them to the limits of physical going to be hampered, slowed down, paid for by the Mexicans. exhaustion isn’t in the best interest of and stopped because of the Trump Let me say that again. All of the safety when it comes to our aircraft, shutdown affect veterans across my pain of this shutdown is caused because but because of staffing shortages, that State of Illinois and across the Nation. the President made a campaign prom- is what they are faced with, working 6 About 1,150 contracts under the ise to build this almighty wall. Well, days a week. The shutdown is making project-based rental assistance pro- we know something about walls. They staff shortages in the air traffic control gram have lapsed, with hundreds more don’t work very well. We know it

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.047 S16JAPT1 S260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 might have been a great response sev- were elected to do. Let’s spare Toby tains our deterrent. Many of these sys- eral hundred years ago to build a Hauck and 800,000 Federal employees, tems have aged far beyond their de- wall—not so much today. There are including many veterans, the hardships signed lifetimes. They cannot be sus- better ways to make America safe, their families are facing. tained indefinitely. Put simply, as our other than building a wall. Yet the I yield the floor. nuclear deterrent becomes more impor- President said: It is my wall or a shut- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tant to our Nation’s defense, the need down. ator from Nebraska. for nuclear modernization only grows. If we have a debate about border se- NATIONAL DEFENSE This conclusion is echoed in the ad- curity, I want to be a part of it, but we Mrs. FISCHER. Madam President, I ministration’s National Defense Strat- shouldn’t do it while holding the Gov- rise to discuss the state of our national egy, its Nuclear Posture Review, and ernment of the United States hostage. defense. First, I want to recognize the the bipartisan National Defense Strat- Every day of the government shutdown brave Americans who were killed in a egy Commission, which described nu- is another day that President Trump is suicide attack in Syria today. Our clear modernization as a ‘‘critical im- harming innocent Americans, pre- deepest sympathies are with the fami- perative.’’ venting hundreds of thousands of lies of those killed and the injured. We The previous administration, under Americans from getting their pay- are so grateful to these Americans for President Obama, also recognized the checks and millions more from getting their service and for their sacrifice. need for modernization and began an access to vital Federal services. As I enter my seventh year on the effort to recapitalize our nuclear We should reopen this government Senate Armed Services Committee, I forces. Right now, major programs are and we ought to do it this afternoon can’t help but reflect on our past suc- underway to replace our legacy sys- and we can. One phone call from the cesses. I am proud of what we have ac- tems. This includes the B–21 bomber, President to Senator MITCH MCCON- complished by working together to ful- which will replace the B–52 and B–2 NELL, Republican leader of the Senate, fill the first responsibility of our Fed- bombers, and the long-range standoff is all it takes. NANCY PELOSI, the new eral Government to provide for the weapon, which will replace the existing Speaker of the House, has already common defense. Together, we have nuclear-armed, air-launched cruise passed the spending bills to open the continued the committee’s long- missile. The ground-based strategic de- government. She did it last week. She standing bipartisan tradition of work- terrent is replacing the Minuteman III sent them over here. They are sitting ing to strengthen our military, and we intercontinental ballistic missile. Fi- at the desk up here. We are not touch- have been effective on a variety of nally, the Columbia-class submarine ing them because Senator MCCONNELL fronts. will replace the Ohio-class submarines said: I am not going to solve this prob- We have provided our brave men and that are currently in service. lem until the President gives me per- women in uniform with the resources The command and control networks mission. A little reminder to my col- they need to carry out the missions we on which our nuclear forces rely are league Senator MCCONNELL, under the give them every year through the Na- also in need of replacement, as is the Constitution, we are a separate branch tional Defense Authorization Act. scientific infrastructure that main- of government. We don’t wait for a per- Importantly, for the last 2 years, tains our stockpile of aging warheads. mission slip from the President of the Congress and the administration have In some cases, such as with the pro- United States to do the job we were worked together to rebuild the Depart- duction of plutonium pits—essentially elected to do. ment of Defense and reorient it to to- the cores of our nuclear weapons—we Today we had a vote earlier, and I day’s threats. As the administration’s must reconstitute lost capabilities. looked at the other side of the aisle National Defense Strategy correctly Adding to the challenge, as a result of and talked to a number of my Repub- identifies, the primary challenge to decisions to delay and defer funding, lican colleagues. I wasn’t a bit sur- U.S. interests today comes not from there is no margin for error in the prised to find so many of them fed up terrorist groups but from Russia and schedule. with this government shutdown. They China. This is the position we find ourselves want it to end today, and so do I. Then In recognition of this fact, Congress in. Our existing platforms are simulta- we can sit down and negotiate border increased funding to restore readiness neously aging out just as their replace- security and do it the right way, not and expand force structure from near- ments are scheduled to be ready. Some- with a gun at our head—I should say, a historic lows. While progress has been thing General Selva, the Vice Chair- gun to the head of 800,000 Federal em- made, significant challenges remain. man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, refers ployees. Let’s reopen the government The bipartisan support for increased to as just-in-time modernization. That and then continue to negotiate. House defense spending must continue, and means any delay, any error, could put Democrats have given us the bills we Congress must ensure our service men at risk our ability to field an effective need to do that. Now it is up to Senator and women have the necessary training nuclear deterrent in the future. We MCCONNELL. Will he come forward and equipment for the great power cannot allow that to happen. In the through that door onto the floor, call competition that defines the current face of growing threats, our deterrent these bills, and end this shutdown be- geopolitical landscape. As part of this must remain strong. fore 5 p.m. today? effort to ensure our military is pre- As chairman of the Strategic Forces He could. He has the power to do it. pared for the new threat environment, Subcommittee, I understand I carry He can pass the spending bills. He we must continue modernizing our nu- the solemn responsibility to make sure warns us that President Trump may clear forces. the nuclear forces that have deterred not sign these bills. Well, Senator Once again, this Congress I will chair conflict, safeguarded our livelihoods, MCCONNELL has been around the Sen- the Armed Services Committee’s Sub- and preserved our Nation’s power for ate for decades. He has been around so committee on Strategic Forces, and decades continues to protect the next long that I am sure he is familiar with this issue will be my top priority. generation of Americans. While U.S. our Constitution. Do you know what? Since the end of World War II, our nu- Strategic Command is located in Sarpy If the President vetoed these spending clear deterrent has formed the bedrock County, NE, it is a national asset with bills, we have the constitutional au- of our Nation’s security. With Russia a global mission—over 180,000 soldiers, thority and opportunity to override his and China increasingly seeking to chal- sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians veto—to come up with 67 votes in the lenge U.S. interests and to reshape the are working every day around the Senate, two-thirds in the House to geopolitical landscape in their favor, world in support of the command’s mis- override any Presidential veto. I think the unique role our nuclear forces play sion. the votes are there, and I think that is in deterring conflict and preventing During this Congress, I am looking the reason Senator MCCONNELL is war is becoming increasingly impor- forward to working with my colleagues afraid to call the bills. tant. on both sides of the aisle on this key It is time for the Senate to act. Let’s Meanwhile, our warheads and deliv- priority and continuing our work in not wait for a permission slip from ery systems age toward obsolescence, providing for a strong national defense. President Trump. Let’s do what we as does the infrastructure that main- Thank you.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.048 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S261 I yield the floor. they want to chip away again at every Mr. Chairman, there is a big mis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- woman’s constitutionally protected conception regarding abortion and the ator from Washington. right to make her own healthcare deci- issue of women and their right to pro- GOVERNMENT FUNDING sions. Instead of working with us to tect their bodies. It is not that right Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, we end the shutdown and then having a de- that I object to but the right that is are 26 days into President Trump’s bate on border security or anything given them to kill an unborn fetus—an completely unnecessary government else they want to talk about, they are unborn child. shutdown—26 days of pain and uncer- planning a vote that will not do any- I want to share with you a story that tainty; 26 days of missed paychecks thing but tell women across the coun- my colleague CHRIS SMITH told me and missed bills—26 days, the longest try what they already know: Repub- some time ago on this floor. That was in our country’s history. licans in Washington, DC, think they 1992. I have heard from so many constitu- know better than you about your Ana Rosa Rodriguez is an abortion ents in my home State of Washington healthcare. survivor. This is another group of peo- who have been impacted by this shut- Let me be clear. They don’t. ple we haven’t talked about very much down. These are heart-wrenching sto- This is disgusting. Women and men on the floor. At birth, she was a ries of workers who do not know how across the country are not going to healthy 3-pound baby girl, except for much longer they can make it without stand for it. We can vote right now to her injury; she was missing an arm. a paycheck. Members of our U.S. Coast open the government. We can vote Ana survived a botched abortion. Guard—the very men and women who right now to help our workers and our Her mother attempted to get an stand ready 24/7 to make harrowing families. We can vote right now to end abortion in her 32nd week of pregnancy rescues and keep our country safe— governing by Presidential tantrum. If when she was perfectly healthy—8 didn’t get paid yesterday. They did not Republicans don’t do this—if they weeks past what New York State law get paid yesterday, marking the first choose, as they have, to attack women legally allows. In the unsuccessful time ever that servicemembers have and to throw their healthcare under abortion attempt, the baby’s right arm not been paid because of a shutdown. the bus instead of doing their basic was ripped off. However, they failed to There are small business owners who jobs—then the people across this coun- kill Ana Rosa. She lived. Pro-life sup- don’t know when their SBA loans will try are going to see exactly where they porters agree that nightmare situa- come through; people who are dedi- stand—not with them, not with their tions like the Rodriguez case are prob- cated to our national parks—our na- families, not with their constituents, ably not common, but abortion-related tional treasures—who are in despair as and certainly not with women. deaths and serious injuries occur more they hear about trash piling up and ir- I urge the Republicans to end this frequently than most people are aware. reparable damage being done; people madness—to pull this anti-women It is amazing that we can pay so waiting in lines at airports; people wor- health vote—and to, instead, schedule much attention to issues such as ried about food inspections; worried a vote to reopen the government. That human rights abroad and can allow the about losing their homes or their cars is what we should be focused on. That violent destruction of over 26 million or their jobs. Entire families, entire is what Americans want us to do. We children here at home. We are fortu- communities are impacted, uncertain, need to end this. Let’s reopen the gov- nate that Ana was not one of those and scared. ernment, not attack women one more children. She survived. In my home State of Washington and time. That was 1992, but today we still in every State in this country, I have I yield the floor. don’t have Federal protections for the come to the floor time and again to I suggest the absence of a quorum. babies who survive the brutal abortion share these stories, along with many of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The process. I am working with Senator my Democratic colleagues. We have clerk will call the roll. SASSE, who is leading the effort this called on Republican leaders to stand The senior assistant legislative clerk year to reintroduce the Born Alive with us, stand with their constituents, proceeded to call the roll. Abortion Survivor Act, which would and schedule a vote to end the shut- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask ensure that a baby who survives an down. All it would take is a vote. We unanimous consent that the order for abortion will receive the same treat- know it would pass, and we can move it the quorum call be rescinded. ment as any child naturally born pre- through the House and send it to the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. mature at the same age, without pre- President. CRAMER). Without objection, it is so or- scribing any particular form of treat- S. 109 dered. ment. That is just morally right, and I What have Republican leaders done, MARCH FOR LIFE don’t see how anyone could vote instead of scheduling a vote to help Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, more against something like that. We will workers and families and small busi- than 100,000 people and families will find out. ness owners and our economy; what join together in the March for Life in Just a few years later, in 1997, I was have they done, instead of standing Washington that is going to take place on the floor of this body, the U.S. Sen- with their constituents to reopen this tomorrow. They will brave the cold— ate, with my good friend former Sen- government and end this madness? there is supposed to be sleet and bad ator Rick Santorum, to try to pass the Well, they have done what they have weather—for one simple reason, to give partial birth abortion ban and end the always done when they don’t know voice to the voiceless, the unborn, our horrific practice of late-term abor- what else to do. They scheduled a vote most vulnerable among us but are still tions. I remember how active Senator to attack women and their healthcare. deserving of the right to life. Rick Santorum was at that time, a real I almost couldn’t believe it when I Jeremiah 1:5 says: leader in the pro-life cause. I spoke heard it. This government is shut Before I formed you in the womb I knew then, 1997, on the floor: down. People are hurting. They want you, I thank the Senator from Pennsyl- solutions. They want the government Before you were born I sanctified you. vania for yielding time. I think he to open, and Republicans are going to To everyone who comes to the March made one of the best presentations I vote to effectively ban abortion cov- for Life, know that we hear you, and have heard on the floor of this body. I erage. That is the business on the floor. we are standing with you, just as we want to say that, when he deals with Instead of voting to pay Federal have in the past. the facts, he is dealing with the facts workers, they are trying to tell women This is not a new topic, not for me to but, you know, we are also dealing what kind of health insurance they can speak on either. Twenty-five years ago, today with perceptions. or can’t have. Instead of working to I came down to tell a story. At that I tried to make a list of those things make sure our airports are secure, they time, I was in the House. This has been I have heard over and over. There is a want to undermine women’s access to going on for a long period of time. I lot of redundancy on this floor, but the healthcare they choose. Instead of came down here to tell the story of there are some things that have not ending the chaos and dysfunction and Hannah Rosa Rodriguez. This is a been stated. I would like to share a getting our country back on track, quote from 1992: couple of those with you.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.051 S16JAPT1 S262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 I am going to do something that is a Ron Fitzsimmons, there is every rea- the entire Nation came with compas- little unusual because I am going to son to believe he could turn around on sion and mourned with us. read some Scriptures to you. It is not the issue. I suggest also that we are One life—I agree with Senator Moy- totally unprecedented in this body. In talking now not just about a procedure nihan—is too many. fact, I have done it many, many times. but a culture. One other issue that has not been dis- The distinguished Senator from West I have a very good friend by the name cussed in this debate this year—keep in Virginia does it quite often. of Charles Colson. We all remember mind that is 1997—is that of pain. Rath- I was talking about Bob Byrd. We re- Chuck Colson. He is the guy who start- er than go into it—I do not think any- member Bob Byrd. He is deceased now, ed the Campus Crusade for Christ. He one refutes the fact that a small baby, but this was 1997, and he read Scrip- gave these remarks upon winning the if that baby is certainly past the sec- tures every day on the floor of this prestigious Templeton Prize for a con- ond trimester, feels pain every bit as Senate. tribution to religion. Listen very care- much as anybody who is in here, as any So I would like to read a couple of fully. He puts it all together, not iso- Member of the U.S. Senate would feel Scriptures, just for those who care. lating one procedure or one issue. He pain. Anyone who does not, just don’t listen. said: There was a study conducted in Lon- First of all, I have used this a num- Courts [like to] strike down even perfunc- don, and I have the results here, but I ber of times. Jeremiah 1:35 says: ‘‘Be- tory prayers, and we are surprised that think everyone understands that this fore I formed you in the womb I knew schools, bristling with barbed wire, look is something that is very real—that you; Before you were born I sanctified more like prisons than prisons do. Univer- these babies do feel pain. you.’’ The 139th Psalm, no matter sities reject the very idea of truth, and we My junior Senator gave an excellent which interpretation you use, makes it are shocked when their best and their bright- speech on the floor, and he talked est loot and betray. about all of these issues in a different very clear when life begins. Life begins Celebrities mock the traditional family, at conception. even revile it as a form of slavery, and we way, but he is doing it currently, and Then I was, not too long ago, at the are appalled at the tragedy of broken homes we are talking about now quite a num- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. I and millions of unwed mothers. The media ber of years ago. had been to the museum in Jerusalem, celebrate sex without responsibility, and we I have a picture of a good friend of and I found the same thing was printed are horrified by plagues. Our lawmakers jus- mine with me. His name is Jase— on the last brick as you are going tify the taking of innocent lives in sterile James Edward Rapert. through. This is Deuteronomy 30:19. It clinics, and we are terrorized by the dis- Back when people our age were hav- regard for life in blood-soaked streets. said: ‘‘I call heaven and earth as wit- ing babies—I am talking about myself nesses today against you, that I have I think that puts into context what now. Kay and I have been married 59 set before you life and death, blessing we are now approaching—that it is not years. We have 20 kids and grandkids. and cursing; therefore choose life, that just a normal type of abortion. We know a little bit about this. Back both you and your descendants may I have a great deal of respect for one at that time when they were having ba- live.’’ of the most intellectual Members of bies, they wouldn’t even let you in the Last, I am also concerned that some- this body. Keep in mind that this is hospital, let alone the delivery room. thing that is as dramatic and as sig- 1997. His name is Patrick Moynihan—a When my daughter Molly called up nificant as this issue is going to go un- very good man. He is from New York. and said, ‘‘Daddy, the time is here; noticed; that maybe there are Senators Not many people know that he actu- could you come over,’’ I went over to out there who are not really into this ally lived in his early years as my the hospital, and she said: Would you issue, and they might want to vote the neighbor in Tulsa, OK. Again, at that like to come into the delivery room? party line or they might want to say, time, nobody knew it until I mentioned I said: Yes, I would. well, maybe there aren’t as many of it. I saw for the first time what many of these procedures out there, so they just He was a self-proclaimed pro-choice you in this room have seen and many really are not knowledgeable on the Senator. He said: ‘‘And now we have of the women have experienced first- subject. So I will read Proverbs 24:11– testimony that it is not just too close hand. I was there when this little guy 12: to infanticide; it is infanticide, and one was born. It is hard to describe to some Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced would be too many.’’ of the men here who have not been to death; don’t stand back and let them die. That is Patrick Moynihan. He is through that experience of seeing this Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by say- thought of and respected as one of the wonderful life begin, and I can remem- ing you didn’t know about it. For God, who great liberal scholars of this body. ber when, in that room where the deliv- knows all hearts, knows yours, and He knows This is where we get the numbers ery took place, it occurred to me that you knew. game. I heard it said on the floor many when baby Jase, my grandson, was That is pretty specific. times that we are talking about maybe born, that is the moment when they Mr. President, I was listening to the 1 percent or that maybe talking about could have used this procedure inflict- Senator from Massachusetts who said those who are in the ninth month may ing all of the pain you have heard de- it does not do any good if we pass this be an infinitesimal number, but in fact, scribed so many times: going into the because the President is going to veto one is too many. It was said on the cranium with the scissors, opening the it anyway. floor that we may be only talking scissors, sucking the brains out, and That was actually in 1997. The Presi- about 200 lives being taken during the the skull collapses. dent, if you remember, at that time, I normal delivery process. That is when That is pain, and there are individ- advised the chairman, was Bill Clinton. a baby is given a natural birth and, uals who want to keep a procedure like But I suggest to you that the Presi- yet, they take the life by using this this legal. If you did that to a dog, they dent may not veto it, and if he does barbaric procedure. We have all kinds would picket in front of your office. veto it, maybe some people will come of documentation that it is being done Somehow, we have developed a culture over who were not here a year ago on in the ninth month and during the nor- that puts a greater value on the lives this side of the aisle. mal birth process. They say only 200— of critters than human life. I watched See, this was 1997. It was pretty close only 200 lives are taken. baby Jase being born. I suggest to back then. It could have gone either I agree with Patrick Moynihan. I am those of you who are concerned about way. totally in a different philosophy than choice that this is really the choice. It One individual at the time was Ron he is, but one is too many. is either that choice or this choice, and Fitzsimmons, who just last year in- I am from Oklahoma, and some of these choices we are facing today. sisted that the number of partial birth you remember that we lost 168 lives in This is something on which I agree abortions were a relative handful now the Murrah Federal Office Building with the Senator from Pennsylvania. I admits: ‘‘I lied through my teeth.’’ He bombing. This was the largest domestic was talking at that time about Rick was lying. So if the President is predi- terrorist attack in American history. Santorum. cating his decision to veto this ban on Did anybody say that is only 168 lives We should not be having to talk the basis of what was told to him by that were lost in Oklahoma City? No, about it. To think that 100 years from

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.054 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S263 now they may look back and talk I also cosponsored the Child Inter- don’t believe there is a single Member about that barbaric society that killed state Abortion Notification Act, led by of the U.S. Senate who would wish Jas- their own young, and here we are just Senator RUBIO, which would prohibit mine’s struggle on their very worst trying to save a few lives from a very individuals from taking minors across enemy. painful death. Nonetheless, that is the State lines where they have lax laws Then comes the government shut- issue we are faced with today. just to have an abortion, stopping their down. I gave that speech in 1997 and again States from having the jurisdiction. Jasmine was due to travel to Nevada in 1998 and year after year until we won Finally, and perhaps most impor- this month for treatment related to the battle and finally ended the prac- tantly, I am cosponsoring Senator her tumor, but last week, as she was tice of partial-birth abortion in 2003—a GRAHAM’s Pain-Capable Unborn Child prepared to go, she was informed that ban that was upheld by the Supreme Protection Act, which would prohibit her health insurance had lapsed. Ini- Court in 2007. There is still much more abortions from being performed on un- tially, she thought it might be—we all that needs to be done to end abortion born babies after 20 weeks, when we know with insurance—kind of a recent on demand culture. know they can feel pain. Only five hiccup or recent problem, something President Trump gets this. He was countries allow abortions after 20 that could be corrected quickly. the first sitting President to speak at weeks, including the United States and This week, she learned that it lapsed March for Life, and his administration North Korea, and that is unacceptable. in October—October, months ago—and has made real progress to advance the I wish to acknowledge a very impor- her insurance company told her that pro-life agenda. He has reinstated the tant day. Religious Freedom Day is only her employer could fix it. Mexico City policy. We remember what today. It is clear that our Founding Jasmine’s employer is shut down. No- that was. It was the one that bans tax- Fathers recognized and enshrined the body is answering the phones. Right payer money from funding abortions importance of religious liberty—one of now, Jasmine Tool is suffering—this mother of two—and is unable to deter- abroad and directed the Justice De- our most precious and foundational re- mine what caused the lapse in her cov- partment to formally investigate ligious freedoms, which allowed them erage or what can be done to get it Planned Parenthood. to live their lives according to the President Trump also directed the fixed. teachings of the Bible. The most immediate threat is this: Department of Health and Human I have long been a strong advocate of Jasmine was told that her home health Services to expand religious and con- the basic human right to freely wor- assistant cannot continue to help her if science exemptions to protect individ- ship, and I am glad we can take a mo- she doesn’t have insurance. That uals’ religious liberty. ment today to recognize that. means that within days this 30-year-old I am working in Congress to end the Anyway, all from speeches from 1992 mom will not be able to get the infu- practice of abortion on demand that and 1997—it is as true today as it was sions she needs to stay alive. strips opportunity away from unborn then. We are ready to start saving lives Now, if that isn’t enough, Jasmine babies and deprives them of the right instead of taking the most vulnerable has been failed by the government on to life. little lives, and we are ready now. multiple occasions. Shortly after she This week I have joined my col- With that, I yield the floor. went on medical leave in early 2017, she The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- leagues in introducing five common- began the process of applying for dis- sense bills—this is taking place right ator from Oregon. ability—disability retirement. She now, as we speak—in addition to the GOVERNMENT FUNDING worked with the appropriate human re- Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, by Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, a few sources official to prepare the paper- Senator SASSE, which I mentioned ear- minutes ago, I got off the phone with work to send to the Office of Personnel lier in this presentation. The No Tax- Jasmine Tool, who is an Oregonian liv- Management. She thought, as anybody payer Funding of Abortion Act, work- ing with an inoperable brain tumor. As would, that the process was underway ing with Senator WICKER, would estab- the shutdown lingers on, I want to and she would hear back soon about lish a governmentwide statutory prohi- share her story because she has been the results of her application. bition on taxpayer subsidies for abor- bearing the unthinkable consequences She just learned recently that the of- tion and abortion coverage—simple of her illness. ficial who prepared the documents re- enough. I am pleased that Majority I am going to start today by asking: tired without sending them in. For a Leader MCCONNELL has set up a proce- How can a country as rich and good year and a half, while Jasmine fought dural vote for this bill today. and strong as the United States of cancer and was just hoping to get some There is the Life at Conception Act, America let Jasmine Tool suffer this positive news, her disability paperwork which Senator PAUL has, which would way? sat in an unused office—just sat there recognize that life begins at concep- She is a 34-year-old mother of two collecting dust. tion. young children. She lives in Lake She had to travel to that office The Title X Abortion Provider Prohi- County, a rural community in south against her doctor’s orders to finalize bition Act, led by Senator BLACK- central Oregon. She is a public servant, the paperwork once more and prevent a BURN—one of our brand-new freshman an employee of the U.S. Fish and Wild- loss of benefits. But the Office of Per- Senators—would prohibit title X fam- life Service. She has been living with sonnel Management—that is shut down ily planning funds. Those are taxpayer an inoperable brain tumor. The cancer too. Jasmine hasn’t been able to learn funds now being used to subsidize abor- has caused related debilitating condi- where her benefits stand. tions. tions. She is in and out of hospital It is too cruel already that thousands You might be wondering how that is emergency rooms. Her digestive system and thousands of American workers are different from the one just talked is impaired. With the invaluable care going without paychecks. This shut- about. Here is how. Every year, provided by a home health worker, she down is making victims of those who Planned Parenthood receives nearly $60 takes in liquids and nutritional infu- do public service. But consider what it million from the American taxpayer sions through tubing that is plugged is doing to this young mother of two, a through title X family planning pro- into her abdomen. woman who is currently fighting for gram. The program is intended to as- Because she lives in a rural area, her her life right now. sist low-income women with family treatment can require long-distance Because of this shutdown, she can’t planning services. Unfortunately, this travel. That is hard to deal with when figure out how to restore her health in- money is being used to subsidize mas- you are suffering from the flu. Just surance. She can’t get the status of her sive organizations that engage in abor- imagine how hard it is with a brain disability application. She could be cut tion activities, such as Planned Par- tumor, a broken digestive tract, and off—I just talked to her—from her nu- enthood, and we need to stop that. feeding tubes attached to your body tritional supplements in a matter of The Protect Funding for Women’s that prevent you from eating or drink- days. That means Jasmine could Health Care Act, led by Senator ERNST, ing normally. starve. That is what she just told me. would prohibit all Federal funding of She is confronting this health chal- So I have been talking to people who Planned Parenthood. lenge with remarkable bravery, and I have suffered from health challenges

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.055 S16JAPT1 S264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 for a long time—director of the Grey we should never resort to shutting other equally necessary expenditures Panthers about 7 years at home. I lis- down government. It harms too many or they find themselves going deeply in tened to Jasmine and I just said: How innocent Federal employees—in this debt. can it be that there is no outbreak of case, 800,000 Federal employees and The Affordable Care Act increased conscience here—no outbreak of con- their families—and it hampers the abil- the income threshold for taxpayers to science here in this Senate? How can a ity of American citizens to deal with deduct their medical expenses from 7.5 country as rich and powerful as ours their government. percent to 10 percent. I very much op- fail Jasmine in such a shameful way? At the same time, we do have a prob- posed that provision of the ACA. For Our country is going to spend $3.5 lem at our southern border. We do need individuals under 65, the increase went trillion on healthcare—$3.5 trillion on to strengthen our border security and into effect in 2013, but for those over 65, healthcare—this year. It is not a lack fix our broken immigration system. We individuals would have been exposed to of money that is causing this night- need to address the issue of the Dream- this higher threshold for the first time mare for Jasmine Tool in rural Oregon. ers population, those young children in 2017. Fortunately, we were able to With the government reopened, brought to this country through no de- remedy that for those over age 65. things would be different. Things would cision of their own who are now, often, When the ACA increase was phased be very different for Jasmine. There young adults and who are going to in, many individuals struggling with would be somebody on the other end of school or working or otherwise serving serious health conditions saw their fi- the phone line to tell Jasmine what in the military or contributing to our nancial health worsen. For example, a happened to her insurance, and because country. 2016 study estimates that parents, in- of the professionalism of those in these The outlines of a compromise are evi- cluding many with limited means, al- positions, I think they could tell her dent, but in order to get there, I be- ready provide nearly $36 billion annu- how to renew that insurance. There lieve we need to assure the President ally in uncompensated medical care at would be somebody to tell her what is that we will seriously consider his sup- home to children with special happening with her disability applica- plemental request for border security, healthcare needs, such as muscular tion. Jasmine could bring back her a request that includes not just fund- dystrophy and cystic fibrosis. home health aide and get the infusions ing for additional physical barriers to A 2016 survey of cancer survivors she needs to survive. supplement the more than 600 miles of showed that one-third go into debt, and So I am asking the Senate, how can physical barriers—walls, fences—that of those, more than half incurred more this be allowed to continue? How can were built during two previous admin- than $10,000 in unreimbursed expenses. this be allowed to continue? The Sen- istrations but also includes $800 million For seniors with significant long- ate passed a bipartisan government to meet the humanitarian needs of term care needs, the deduction helps funding bill by voice vote just 2 weeks those who are crossing the border. It with the cost of home health or per- ago in the previous Congress. also includes additional funding for sonal care services or, when needed, I see Senator COLLINS. She has a Border Patrol agents and for Immigra- the cost of a long-term care facility, longstanding interest in these tion and Customs and Border Enforce- such as a nursing home. The deduction healthcare issues. Senator SASSE also, ment. can also be used for other expenses I know from our conversations, has a This simply cannot continue. We that Medicare generally does not cover, heart and cares about people. need to come together in good faith, re- including dental treatment, vision The House passed this legislation. open government for a limited period care, and certain transportation costs. The pathway out of this shutdown is of time at least, and negotiate a pack- Seniors can also use the medical ex- right in front of us if the majority age that will strengthen security on pense deduction for expenses like leader would decide when to bring up our borders, and that is what I would wheelchair ramps, installing railings the legislation again, and we could do urge the President, his administration, and support bars in bathrooms, and it tonight. Jasmine Tool could get the and my colleagues on both sides of the lowering or modifying kitchen cabinets lifesaving healthcare that she needs, aisle to do. and equipment and other home modi- based on our conversation, by week’s In the meantime, we also need to get fications made for medical reasons. end, so she will not starve. back to the work of the Senate. That, These improvements can allow seniors Otherwise, unless the majority leader too, is important, and today I rise to with medical conditions or disabilities calls it up, it seems to me the White introduce a bill that would help Ameri- to live at home in the safety, comfort, House has no plan to end this shut- cans who are struggling with high and familiarity of their own home. down. So I just think it has to end healthcare expenses. The tax deduction Some seniors find that their savings right here—right here in the U.S. Sen- for certain unreimbursed, out-of-pock- become rapidly depleted. They may ate, where all of us say: This cannot go et medical expenses affects many tax- spend down their financial resources in on any longer. payers significantly. order to receive the services and sup- I just spoke to a young mom in rural Regrettably, the threshold to claim port they require through the Medicaid Oregon who is in a fight for her life, a this important tax deduction rose from Program. According to Genworth’s 2018 fight for her survival. 7.5 percent to 10 percent of income at Cost of Care Survey, home health aide Colleagues who are here, I am sure the end of 2018, ending its value for services can cost $50,000 annually, Jasmine is not the only such case in many American taxpayers who simply while a private room at a nursing home America. Jasmine Tool—my guess is, will no longer qualify. can cost nearly $100,000. By retaining a there are plenty of others in commu- Today, I reintroduce legislation, lower threshold for the medical ex- nities across the country. Jasmine which I have sponsored with my col- pense tax deduction, some families Tool does not have the luxury of time. league Senator CANTWELL, that would would be able to continue to pay these I am going to go back to my office. reinstate and make permanent the essential costs themselves. My staff here, my staff folks in Or- lower income threshold for the medical Some erroneously believe that this egon—we are just going to be pulling expense deduction. Our bill, the Med- deduction only benefits the wealthy, out all the stops now because it really ical Expense Savings Act, would once when, in fact, it is mainly lower and is a matter of hours to get Jasmine the again allow taxpayers to deduct unre- middle-income Americans who have help she needs. We do it recognizing imbursed healthcare costs that exceed been hurt. According to AARP, nearly that there is only one immediate solu- 7.5 percent of their income. 70 percent of taxpayers taking the de- tion: The shutdown must end, and it For those who suffer from preexisting duction in 2014 reported income of must end now. medical conditions, have chronic ill- $75,000 or less, and nearly half reported I yield the floor. nesses, experience unexpected sickness incomes of $50,000 or less. In Maine, ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- or injuries, or require long term care, cording to AARP, almost 36,000 of our ator from Maine. out-of-pocket healthcare expenses can residents claimed this deduction in Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, govern- quickly become an unbearable burden. 2014, and nearly 19,000 of these individ- ment shutdowns are never the answer. Too many Americans are forced to uals reported an income of $50,000 or No matter how difficult the problem, choose between medical services and less.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.057 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S265 That is why, during the tax reform care. The medical expense deduction makes nominated by the President to be a debate in 2017, I introduced a successful health care more affordable for people with Federal judge for the District of Ne- amendment that rolled back the in- significant out-of-pocket expenses. braska. This is an honor for him and come threshold to 7.5 percent for tax- Furthermore, older Americans often face his family, a celebration of his brain, high costs for long-term services and sup- payers to deduct their medical ex- ports—which are generally not covered by work ethic, and his integrity. By the penses in 2017 and 2018. My amendment Medicare—as well as hospitalizations and way, Brian is also Catholic and an ac- expanded upon the efforts of Senators prescription drugs. The median cost for a tive member of the Knights of Colum- ROB PORTMAN and SHERROD BROWN, private room in a nursing home is over bus. who had worked to prevent this in- $97,000 annually, while the median cost for The Knights of Columbus, for those crease from going into effect for indi- even more cost-effective home-based care is of you who don’t know, is the largest viduals over 65. As I said, my amend- still over $30,000 per year (for 20 hours of care Catholic fraternal service organization ment was incorporated into the new a week). In 2013, roughly 25.8 million bene- in the world. The Knights’ 1.6 million ficiaries in traditional Medicare spent at members of the organization raise mil- tax law, and thus, for 2017 and for 2018, least 10 percent of their income on out-of- the threshold for deducting these out- pocket health care expenses. Tax relief in lions of dollars for charity every year, of-pocket medical costs was 7.5 percent this area can provide needed resources, espe- and they contribute millions of hours of income. But at the end of last year, cially important to middle income seniors of volunteer service. that expired. with high long-term care and medical costs. Like a lot of guys back in Nebraska, The AARP and 44 other consumer The medical expense deduction is a critical Brian joined the Knights of Columbus groups have strongly endorsed the ef- tool in managing health care cost for Ameri- to give back and to also be involved in fort undertaken by Senator CANTWELL cans with high out-of-pocket expenses. For a bunch of fish frys. This is not the and me, stating that ‘‘it provides im- these reasons, we are pleased to endorse this stuff of headlines, but it is the stuff of legislation and look forward to working on a portant tax relief which helps offset bipartisan basis with you to enact this legis- basic neighborliness. the costs of acute and chronic medical lation into law. If you have any questions or This is where the story gets weird be- conditions for older Americans, chil- need additional information, please feel free cause at Brian’s confirmation hearing dren, pregnant women, disabled indi- to contact me or Jasmine Vasquez. before the Senate Judiciary Committee viduals, and other adults as well as the Sincerely, a few weeks ago, one of my colleagues costs associated with long-term care JOYCE A. ROGERS, on the Judiciary Committee called the and assisted living.’’ Senior Vice President, Knights of Columbus ‘‘an extremist or- This is a step we can take to rein- Government Affairs. ganization.’’ Huh? It got worse. Brian state an expired tax deduction that Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I yield then got a letter from a Member of this will make a real difference to people the floor. body asking him if he would resign his who are struggling with high out-of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- membership in the Knights of Colum- pocket medical costs. ator from Nebraska. bus if he were confirmed to the Federal I urge my colleagues to support our f bench to ‘‘avoid the appearance of legislation that will help our families bias.’’ EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE cope with high medical costs by mak- This is nuts. We are talking about SENATE THAT DISQUALIFYING A ing sure that this important deduction the largest Catholic fraternal organiza- NOMINEE TO FEDERAL OFFICE remains available for future tax years. tion in the world being called an ex- ON THE BASIS OF MEMBERSHIP Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tremist organization and a nominee for IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS sent to have printed in the RECORD a the Federal bench being asked to re- VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTION letter from AARP dated January 15, sign from this organization so that he OF THE UNITED STATES 2019, endorsing the Collins-Cantwell can serve without the appearance of legislation. Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, I rise bias. The clear implication here was There being no objection, the mate- today to offer a very basic resolution. I that Brian’s religious beliefs and his rial was ordered to be printed in the want Senators to unanimously reaffirm religious affiliations—in this case, an RECORD, as follows: our oath of office to a Constitution affiliation with a Catholic organization AARP, that explicitly rejects religious big- that invests countless hours and mil- Washington, January 15, 2019. otry. lions of dollars annually serving spe- Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, It is useful to regularly remind our- cial needs kids—Brian was supposedly U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. selves that Americans are First therefore potentially unfit for Federal Hon. MARIA CANTWELL, Amendment people. Each of the five service. This is the same kind of gar- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. freedoms in the First Amendment— DEAR SENATORS COLLINS AND CANTWELL: On bage that was thrown at a Member of behalf of our members and all Americans age speech, press, religion, assembly, and this body, John F. Kennedy, 60 years 50 and older, AARP is writing to thank you protest—defines who we are. In Amer- ago when he was campaigning for the for introducing the Medical Expense Savings ica, we talk, we read, we argue, and we Presidency. Act (S. 110), legislation to permanently ex- march and worship without fear. Be- So today I have introduced a resolu- tend the 7.5 percent income threshold for the cause of this fundamental celebration tion—a 101-level, basic resolution—that medical expense deduction AARP, with its of human dignity and human freedom, simply reaffirms the belief of this body more than 38 million members in all 50 America is big enough to welcome a in American religious liberty. The res- states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories, represents individuals seeking fi- whole bunch of meaty and messy fights olution simply says that it is the sense nancial stability while managing their on everything from whom you vote for of the Senate that disqualifying a health care and every effort should be made to whom you call God. nominee for the Federal bench or any to keep the threshold for the deduction as Just as the First Amendment pro- Federal office on the basis of his Catho- low as possible to help protect those with hibits the government from dictating lic beliefs or membership in the high medical costs. anyone’s religious beliefs, so, too, the Knights of Columbus violates the no The medical expense deduction provides Constitution explicitly rejects reli- religious test clause of the Constitu- important tax relief that helps offset the gious tests for Federal office. Our Con- cost of acute and chronic medical conditions tion. It seems obvious on its face. for older Americans, children, and individ- stitution explicitly rejects religious In this resolution, we are simply re- uals with disabilities. For many, the medical tests for Federal office. This isn’t a Re- affirming with President Kennedy and expense deduction can help offset high out- publican belief; this isn’t a Democratic with countless other Americans across of-pocket expenses—expenses that qualify in- belief; this is an American belief. But, 230 years—Protestant, Catholic, Jew, clude money paid for diagnosis, treatment, tragically, over the last couple of Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Agnostic, equipment, long-term care services, and years, some strange things have been Atheist and others—we are simply re- long-term care insurance premiums. happening in this body, and we seem to affirming the idea that America is big The tax filers who claim the medical ex- pense deduction have historically been age 50 be forgetting some of those basic 101 enough for disagreements. Stated dif- or older and living with a chronic condition American civics truths. ferently, we are saying that we believe or illness. The average Medicare beneficiary I want to tell you a story. Brian the U.S. Government is not in the busi- spends about $5,680 out of pocket on medical Buescher from my State was recently ness of trying to resolve debates about

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.059 S16JAPT1 S266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 Heaven and Hell; rather, the business consideration of S. Res. 19, submitted What a great pair. As a young couple of the U.S. Government is to preserve earlier today. in the 1980s, Tom and Marilyn served peace and order so that you and your The PRESIDING OFFICER. The together in the Peace Corps, helping neighbors can precisely wrestle about clerk will report the resolution by rainforest dwellers in the highlands of things such as Heaven and Hell or title. Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. sports loyalties or dietary preferences. The bill clerk read as follows: They were married for 46 years. America can handle principled plu- A resolution (S. Res. 19) expressing the After finishing their Peace Corps ralism and honest, serious debate. sense of the Senate that disqualifying a service in 1986, Tom and Marilyn re- This resolution ought to have the nominee to Federal office on the basis of turned to Aurora, and Tom was hired support of every single Member of this membership in the Knights of Columbus vio- by the city’s then-mayor, David Pierce, body. After all, each of us took an oath lates the Constitution of the United States. to be Aurora’s director of emergency to defend this very idea when we first There being no objection, the Senate services. Over the next 18 years, he came here. This is what America is ac- proceeded to consider the resolution. headed a number of city agencies, in- tually about. Mr. SASSE. I ask unanimous consent cluding the departments of motor vehi- The text of the resolution before us that the resolution be agreed to, the cles, public property, and community states: preamble be agreed to, and that the services and organizational develop- Expressing the sense of the Senate that motions to reconsider be considered ment. disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on made and laid upon the table with no ‘‘It was in his three terms as Auro- the basis of membership in the Knights of intervening action or debate. ra’s mayor, from 2005 to 2016, that Tom Columbus violates the Constitution of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Weisner left his greatest mark. His United States. objection, it is so ordered. keen understanding of organizational Whereas, throughout the history of the The resolution (S. Res. 19) was agreed efficiency, his commitment to public United States, the religious liberty protected to. service, and his passion for children, by both the First Amendment and the No Re- The preamble was agreed to. ligious Test Clause of the Constitution of the (The resolution, with its preamble, is for a vibrant, sustainable economy, for United States has been at the heart of the the arts and environment, and many American experiment; printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- mitted Resolutions.’’) other concerns helped to make Aurora Whereas, in 1960, the presidential can- a better place to live, own a business, didacy of John F. Kennedy was met with sig- Mr. SASSE. I thank the Members of nificant anti-Catholic bigotry; this body for reaffirming basic con- and raise a family. Whereas, then-Senator Kennedy responded stitutional 101 stuff today. I will report There is one statistic that says a lot to the bigotry with these timeless words: back to Brian Buescher, the nominee about the kind of leader Tom Weisner ‘‘For while this year it may be a Catholic for the Federal Bench for the District was: In his 11 years as mayor, Aurora against whom the finger of suspicion is of Nebraska, that he can ignore those rehabilitated 11 bridges. At a time pointed, in other years it has been, and may when government at all levels is strug- someday be again, a Jew or a Quaker or a questions he received about whether he would resign his membership in the gling and often failing to maintain Unitarian or a Baptist. . . . Today I may be basic public infrastructure, Aurora re- the victim, but tomorrow it may be you, Knights of Columbus before this body until the whole fabric of our harmonious so- proceeds to vote on his confirmation. paired 11 bridges in 11 years. The ciety is ripped at a time of great national The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- strengthened bridges helped spur a re- peril.’’; jority leader. birth of Aurora’s downtown. Whereas the Knights of Columbus (in this The Fox River is one of Aurora’s preamble referred to as the ‘‘Knights’’) con- f greatest economic and cultural assets. stitute the largest Catholic fraternal service MORNING BUSINESS Mayor Weisner authorized the city’s organization in the world; first long-term plan for the river. He Whereas the Knights have a proud tradi- MR. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I tion of standing against the forces of preju- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- oversaw the removal of a dam on the dice and oppression, such as the Ku Klux ate be in a period of morning business, Fox River, which opened up space for Klan and Nazi Germany; with Senators permitted to speak bike paths and new commercial ven- Whereas the Knights are founded on the therein for up to 10 minutes each. tures, and he helped organize a re- principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gional coalition of communities to im- patriotism; and prove the southern portion of the Fox Whereas, in 2017, the Knights made more objection, it is so ordered. than $185,000,000 in charitable contributions f River. Tom Weisner championed new con- and volunteered more than 75,600,000 service REMEMBERING TOM WEISNER hours: Now, therefore, be it servation and sustainability policies Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, Aurora, that made Aurora a greener city. At that disqualifying a nominee to Federal of- IL, is blessed with a long history of vi- the same time, he supported changes fice on the basis of membership in the sionary leadership. The first public that made it easier and faster to obtain Knights of Columbus violates clause 3 of ar- school district in my State was found- city building and other permits. ticle VI of the Constitution of the United ed in Aurora in 1851. Aurora was a cen- He oversaw the construction of a new States, which establishes that Senators police headquarters, with new tools ‘‘shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to ter of abolitionist activism before the support th[e] Constitution’’ and ‘‘no reli- Civil War. and more resources, and crime in Au- gious Test shall ever be required as a Quali- In 1881, Aurora, of Chicago’s north- rora decreased. fication to any Office or public Trust under west suburbs, became one of the first Children were a special concern of the United States.’’ cities in America to line its streets Mayor Weisner. Under his leadership, Period. Full stop. with electric lights, and people began Aurora created a new program called If a Senator has a problem with this to call it a City of Lights—Paris on the SPARK to help children from birth to resolution, they are probably in the Plains. age 5 to prepare for kindergarten. wrong line of work because this is what Sadly, last month, 2 days after SPARK stands for ‘‘Strong, Prepared, America is. This is a super basic point. Christmas, one of Aurora’s brightest and Ready for Kindergarten.’’ It is a No religious tests. If someone has a lights was extinguished. Former Au- collaboration involving Aurora’s public problem with this resolution, what rora mayor Tom Weisner died after a schools and public library, the local other parts of the Constitution are long, brave, and public struggle with United Way, and other groups. Nearly they against? Freedom of the press? cancer. He was 69 years old. 5,500 children and their families have Women’s right to vote? Freedom of Tom Weisner spent his earliest years benefited from its services. speech? in nearby Batavia, IL. He came to Au- Next year, a new Paramount School This isn’t hard. There are no reli- rora in the 1960s to attend Marmion of Performing Arts will open and offer gious tests for serving on the Federal Military Academy. It was during his young people a chance to study under bench. We in this body should rebuke time at Marmion that Tom met his fu- some of the best teaching artists and these anti-Catholic attacks. ture wife, Marilyn Hogan, who was professionals in the country. Tom Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- then a student at Marmion’s ‘‘sister helped raise money to make this hap- sent that the Senate proceed to the school,’’ Aurora Madonna High School. pen.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.060 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S267 The DuPage Mayors and Managers of Missouri and Kentucky. The growth chairman may designate the ranking minor- Conference honored Tom in 2015 as its of Local 881 in an age when the labor ity member to preside at hearings of the Governmental Leader of the Year. The movement is under relentless attack committee or subcommittee. Rule 3.—Meetings of the committee or a American Public Works Association and many unions are losing members is subcommittee, including meetings to con- awarded him its Exemplary Service a testament to Ron Powell’s leadership duct hearings, shall be open to the public ex- Award in 2017, the year after Tom re- and his commitment to dignity and cept as otherwise specifically provided in tired. fairness for working people. subsections (b) and (d) of rule 26.5 of the Tom Weisner’s public achievements Ron Powell became president of Standing Rules of the Senate. are even more remarkable, given the UFCW Local 881 in 1983, just 2 years Rule 4.—(a) Subject to paragraph (b), one- private pain that he and Marilyn en- after the local was chartered. Strength, third of the membership of the committee, dured during his years as mayor. In vision, and compassion are the hall- actually present, shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. Any 2006, they lost the younger of their two marks of his service. Illinois’ working quorum of the committee which is composed sons, Thaddeus, to complications of families and our State’s economy have of less than a majority of the members of the cerebral palsy. The following year, both benefited from his progressive and committee shall include at least one member Tom was first diagnosed with colon innovative leadership. of the majority and one member of the mi- cancer. He continued to serve the peo- In addition, under Ron Powell’s lead- nority. ple of Aurora through two surgeries ership, Local 881 Ron has raised hun- (b) A majority of the members of a sub- and long bouts of treatment. When his dreds of thousands of dollars for the committee, actually present, shall con- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, stitute a quorum for the purpose of cancer became public, he used his own transacting business: provided, no measure health challenges as a public service with the hope to find a cure. It has also or matter shall be ordered reported unless reminder, urging people to get raised funds for the Jackson Park Hos- such majority shall include at least one colonoscopies and early treatment. pital in Chicago and for the Little City member of the minority who is a member of In 2013, Aurora welcomed RiverEdge Foundation, which helps Chicago-area the subcommittee. If, at any subcommittee Park, a tremendous new waterfront children with developmental disabil- meeting, a measure or matter cannot be or- open space and concert venue. Years ities. dered reported because of the absence of such earlier, when the Great Recession My old friend, Senator Paul a minority member, the measure or matter threatened to derail the project, Mayor Wellstone, liked to sum up his defini- shall lay over for a day. If the presence of a member of the minority is not then ob- Weisner helped ensure that it contin- tion of good economic policy by saying, tained, a majority of the members of the ued. In 2016, the Aurora city council ‘‘We all do better when we all do bet- subcommittee, actually present, may order voted unanimously to rename the park ter.’’ such measure or matter reported. in Tom Weisner’s honor. It is a fitting Ron Powell believes in that same, (c) No measure or matter shall be ordered tribute to a leader who loved few proven plan for economic growth and reported from the committee or a sub- things more than enjoying music in his justice. Working families in my, State committee unless a majority of the com- city’s parks, dressed in a brightly of Illinois and far beyond are better off mittee or subcommittee is physically present. printed Tommy Bahama shirt and san- because of his decades of service on Rule 5.—With the approval of the chairman dals. their behalf. I am honored to join those of the committee or subcommittee, one Loretta and I offer our condolences families in honoring Ron Powell on his member thereof may conduct public hearings to Tom’s wife Marilyn, their son An- distinguished career, and as a former other than taking sworn testimony. thony, their two granddaughters, and member of UFCW’s early unions, I wish Rule 6.—Proxy voting shall be allowed on to Tom’s many friends. him the very best as he begins the next all measures and matters before the com- He ran the race, he fought the good chapter in his remarkable life. mittee or a subcommittee if the absent fight. Now he is gone, but the light member has been informed of the matter on f which he is being recorded and has affirma- that Mayor Tom Weisner helped to COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDU- tively requested that he be so recorded. bring to Aurora will continue to shine CATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS While proxies may be voted on a motion to for a long while. RULES OF PROCEDURE report a measure or matter from the com- f mittee, such a motion shall also require the Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, in concurrence of a majority of the members TRIBUTE TO RON POWELL accordance with rule XXVI.2 of the who are actually present at the time such Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I want Standing Rules of the Senate, I submit action is taken. to take a moment to thank a leader for publication in the CONGRESSIONAL The committee may poll any matters of committee business as a matter of unani- who has worked for nearly 60 years to RECORD the rules of procedure for the mous consent; provided that every member create a strong economy built on pride, Committee on Health, Education, is polled and every poll consists of the fol- progressive values, and shared pros- Labor, and Pensions, as unanimously lowing two questions: perity for all Americans. adopted by the committee on January (1) Do you agree or disagree to poll the pro- Ronald Powell is the legendary presi- 16, 2019. posal; and dent of Local 881 of the United Food I ask unanimous consent that the (2) Do you favor or oppose the proposal. and Commercial Workers International text of the Rules of Procedure be print- Rule 7.—There shall be prepared and kept a complete transcript or electronic recording Union. He is also a vice president on ed in the RECORD. adequate to fully record the proceedings of the UFCW International Union and a There being no objection, the mate- each committee or subcommittee meeting or vice president of the Illinois State rial was ordered to be printed in the conference whether or not such meetings or AFL-CIO. He is retiring this month RECORD, as follows: any part thereof is closed pursuant to the after an astonishing 58 years as a proud SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, specific provisions of subsections (b) and (d) union member and leader. LABOR, AND PENSIONS of rule 26.5 of the Standing Rules of the Sen- ate, unless a majority of said members vote You may not be familiar with the ini- LAMAR ALEXANDER, CHAIRMAN tials UFCW, but you almost surely ben- to forgo such a record. Such records shall RULES OF PROCEDURE (AS AGREED TO JANUARY efit from the good work of its mem- contain the vote cast by each member of the 16, 2019) committee or subcommittee on any question bers. The men and women of the UFCW Rule 1.—Subject to the provisions of rule on which a ‘‘yea and nay’’ vote is demanded, include grocery store workers and bak- XXVI, paragraph 5, of the Standing Rules of and shall be available for inspection by any ery clerks, hospital and nursing home the Senate, regular meetings of the com- committee member. The clerk of the com- employees—even barbers and beauty mittee shall be held on the second and fourth mittee, or the clerk’s designee, shall have shop employees. Wednesday of each month, at 10:00 a.m., in the responsibility to make appropriate ar- When Ron Powell joined the United room SD–430, Dirksen Senate Office Build- rangements to implement this rule. Retail Workers union, a forerunner to ing. The chairman may, upon proper notice, Rule 8.—The committee and each sub- Local 881, in 1961, the union had fewer call such additional meetings as he may committee shall undertake, consistent with deem necessary. the provisions of rule XXVI, paragraph 4, of than 5,000 members. Fifty-eight years Rule 2.—The chairman of the committee or the Standing Rules of the Senate, to issue later, UFCW Local 881 represents more of a subcommittee, or if the chairman is not public announcement of any hearing or exec- than 34,000 working men and women in present, the ranking majority member utive session it intends to hold at least one Illinois, northwest Indiana, and parts present, shall preside at all meetings. The week prior to the commencement of such

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Rule 9.—The committee or a subcommittee ity shall have no fewer than three business Information relating to background and fi- shall require all witnesses heard before it to days to prepare supplemental, minority or nancial interests (parts I and II) shall not be file written statements of their proposed tes- additional views for inclusion in a com- required of nominees for less than full-time timony at least 24 hours before a hearing, mittee report from the time the majority appointments to councils, commissions or unless the chairman and the ranking minor- makes the proposed text of the committee boards when the committee determines that ity member determine that there is good report available to the minority. some or all of the information is not rel- cause for failure to so file, and to limit their Rule 17.—(a) The committee, or any sub- evant to the nature of the position. Informa- oral presentation to brief summaries of their committee, may issue subpoenas, or hold tion relating to other background and finan- arguments. Testimony may be filed elec- hearings to take sworn testimony or hear cial interests (part II) shall not be required tronically. The presiding officer at any hear- subpoenaed witnesses, only if such investiga- of any nominee when the committee deter- ing is authorized to limit the time of each tive activity has been authorized by major- mines that it is not relevant to the nature of witness appearing before the committee or a ity vote of the committee. the position. subcommittee. The committee or a sub- (b) For the purpose of holding a hearing to Committee action on a nomination, includ- committee shall, as far as practicable, uti- take sworn testimony or hear subpoenaed ing hearings or meetings to consider a mo- lize testimony previously taken on bills and witnesses, three members of the committee tion to recommend confirmation, shall not measures similar to those before it for con- or subcommittee shall constitute a quorum: be initiated until at least five days after the sideration. provided, with the concurrence of the chair- nominee submits the form required by this Rule 10.—Should a subcommittee fail to re- man and ranking minority member of the rule unless the chairman, with the concur- port back to the full committee on any committee or subcommittee, a single mem- rence of the ranking minority member, measure within a reasonable time, the chair- ber may hear subpoenaed witnesses or take waives this waiting period. man may withdraw the measure from such sworn testimony. Rule 19.—Subject to statutory require- subcommittee and report that fact to the (c) The committee may, by a majority ments imposed on the committee with re- full committee for further disposition. vote, delegate the authority to issue sub- spect to procedure, the rules of the com- Rule 11.—No subcommittee may schedule a poenas to the chairman of the committee or mittee may be changed, modified, amended meeting or hearing at a time designated for a subcommittee, or to any member des- or suspended at any time; provided, not less a hearing or meeting of the full committee. ignated by such chairman. Prior to the than a majority of the entire membership so No more than one subcommittee executive issuance of each subpoena, the ranking mi- determine at a regular meeting with due no- meeting may be held at the same time. nority member of the committee or sub- tice, or at a meeting specifically called for Rule 12.—It shall be the duty of the chair- committee, and any other member so re- that purpose. man in accordance with section 133(c) of the questing, shall be notified regarding the Rule 20.—When the ratio of members on Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as identity of the person to whom it will be the committee is even, the term ‘‘majority’’ amended, to report or cause to be reported to issued and the nature of the information as used in the committee’s rules and guide- the Senate, any measure or recommendation sought and its relationship to the authorized lines shall refer to the party of the chairman approved by the committee and to take or investigative activity, except where the for purposes of party identification. Numer- cause to be taken, necessary steps to bring chairman of the committee or sub- ical requirements for quorums, votes and the the matter to a vote in the Senate. committee, in consultation with the ranking like shall be unaffected. Rule 13.—Whenever a meeting of the com- minority member, determines that such no- Rule 21.—First degree amendments must mittee or subcommittee is closed pursuant tice would unduly impede the investigation. be filed with the chairman at least 24 hours to the provisions of subsection (b) or (d) of All information obtained pursuant to such before an executive session. The chairman rule 26.5 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, investigative activity shall be made avail- shall promptly distribute all filed amend- no person other than members of the com- able as promptly as possible to each member ments electronically to the members of the mittee, members of the staff of the com- of the committee requesting same, or to any committee. The chairman may modify the mittee, and designated assistants to mem- assistant to a member of the committee des- filing requirements to meet special cir- bers of the committee shall be permitted to ignated by such member in writing, but the cumstances with the concurrence of the attend such closed session, except by special use of any such information is subject to re- ranking minority member. Rule 22.—In addition to the foregoing, the dispensation of the committee or sub- strictions imposed by the rules of the Sen- proceedings of the committee shall be gov- committee or the chairman thereof. ate. Such information, to the extent that it erned by the Standing Rules of the Senate Rule 14.—The chairman of the committee is relevant to the investigation shall, if re- and the provisions of the Legislative Reorga- or a subcommittee shall be empowered to ad- quested by a member, be summarized in nization Act of 1946, as amended. journ any meeting of the committee or a writing as soon as practicable. Upon the re- subcommittee if a quorum is not present quest of any member, the chairman of the GUIDELINES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON within fifteen minutes of the time schedule committee or subcommittee shall call an ex- HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS for such meeting. ecutive session to discuss such investigative WITH RESPECT TO HEARINGS, MARKUP SES- Rule 15.—Whenever a bill or joint resolu- activity or the issuance of any subpoena in SIONS, AND RELATED MATTERS tion shall be before the committee or a sub- connection there with. HEARINGS committee for final consideration, the clerk (d) Any witness summoned to testify at a Section 133A(a) of the Legislative Reorga- shall distribute to each member of the com- hearing, or any witness giving sworn testi- nization Act requires each committee of the mittee or subcommittee a document, pre- mony, may be accompanied by counsel of his Senate to publicly announce the date, place, pared by the sponsor of the bill or joint reso- own choosing who shall be permitted, while and subject matter of any hearing at least lution. If the bill or joint resolution has no the witness is testifying, to advise him of his one week prior to the commencement of such underlying statutory language, the docu- legal rights. hearing. ment shall consist of a detailed summary of (e) No confidential testimony taken or The spirit of this requirement is to assure the purpose and impact of each section. If confidential material presented in an execu- adequate notice to the public and other the bill or joint resolution repeals or amends tive hearing, or any report of the pro- Members of the Senate as to the time and any statute or part thereof, the document ceedings of such an executive hearing, shall subject matter of proposed hearings. In the shall consist of a detailed summary of the be made public, either in whole or in part or spirit of section 133A(a) and in order to as- underlying statute and the proposed changes by way of summary, unless authorized by a sure that members of the committee are in each section of the underlying law and ei- majority of the members of the committee themselves fully informed and involved in ther a print of the statute or the part or sec- or subcommittee. the development of hearings: tion thereof to be amended or replaced show- Rule 18.—Presidential nominees shall sub- 1. Public notice of the date, place, and sub- ing by stricken-through type, the part or mit a statement of their background and fi- ject matter of each committee or sub- parts to be omitted and, in italics, the mat- nancial interests, including the financial in- committee hearing should be inserted in the ter proposed to be added, along with a sum- terests of their spouse and children living in Congressional Record seven days prior to the mary of the proposed changes; or a side-by- their household, on a form approved by the commencement of such hearing. side document showing a comparison of cur- committee which shall be sworn to as to its 2. At least seven days prior to public notice rent law, the proposed legislative changes, completeness and accuracy. The committee of each committee or subcommittee hearing, and a detailed description of the proposed form shall be in two parts— the majority should provide notice to the changes. (I) information relating to employment, minority of the time, place and specific sub- Rule 16.—An appropriate opportunity shall education and background of the nominee re- ject matter of such hearing. be given the minority to examine the pro- lating to the position to which the individual 3. At least three days prior to the date of posed text of committee reports prior to is nominated, and which is to be made pub- such hearing, the committee or sub- their filing or publication. In the event there lic; and, committee should provide to each member a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.037 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S269 list of witnesses who have been or are pro- meetings to conduct hearings, shall be open mittee, except for the reporting of a bill, res- posed to be invited to appear. to the public, except that a meeting or series olution, or nomination or authorizing a sub- 4. The committee and its subcommittee of meetings by the Committee, or any sub- poena. Proxies may not be counted in mak- should, to the maximum feasible extent, en- committee, on the same subject for a period ing a quorum for purposes of this paragraph. force the provisions of rule 9 of the com- of no more than 14 calendar days may be 3. TAKING TESTIMONY.—For the purpose of mittee rules as it relates to the submission closed to the public on a motion made and taking sworn testimony a quorum of the of written statements of witnesses twenty- seconded to go into closed session to discuss Committee and each subcommittee thereof, four hours in advance of a hearing. only whether the matters enumerated in now or hereafter appointed, shall consist of 1 Witnesses will be urged to submit testi- subparagraphs (A) through (F) would require member of the Committee. mony even earlier whenever possible. When the meeting to be closed, followed imme- RULE III—PROXIES statements are received in advance of a hear- diately by a record vote in open session by a When a record vote is taken in the Com- ing, the committee or subcommittee (as ap- majority of the members of the Committee, mittee on any bill, resolution, amendment, propriate) should distribute copies of such or any subcommittee, when it is determined or any other question, the required quorum statements to each of its members. Witness that the matter to be discussed or the testi- being present, a member who is unable to at- testimony may be submitted and distributed mony to be taken at such meeting or meet- tend the meeting may submit his or her vote electronically. ings— by proxy, in writing or through personal in- EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF (A) will disclose matters necessary to be structions. MARKING UP BILLS kept secret in the interests of national de- RULE IV—CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND In order to expedite the process of marking fense or the confidential conduct of the for- RESOLUTIONS eign relations of the United States; up bills and to assist each member of the IT SHALL NOT BE IN ORDER DURING A MEETING (B) will relate solely to matters of Com- committee so that there may be full and fair OF THE COMMITTEE TO MOVE TO PROCEED TO mittee staff personnel or internal staff man- consideration of each bill which the com- THE CONSIDERATION OF ANY BILL OR RESOLU- agement or procedure; mittee or a subcommittee is marking up the TION UNLESS THE BILL OR RESOLUTION HAS (C) will tend to charge an individual with following procedures should be followed: BEEN FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE COM- 1. Seven days prior to the proposed date for crime or misconduct, to disgrace or injure MITTEE NOT LESS THAN 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE an executive session for the purpose of mark- the professional standing of an individual, or OF THE COMMITTEE MEETING, IN AS MANY ing up bills the committee or subcommittee otherwise to expose an individual to public COPIES AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE (as appropriate) should provide written no- contempt or obloquy, or will represent a PRESCRIBES. THIS RULE MAY BE WAIVED WITH tice to each of its members as to the time, clearly unwarranted invasion of the privacy THE CONCURRENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN AND place, and specific subject matter of such of an individual; THE RANKING MINORITY MEMBER OF THE FULL session, including an agenda listing each bill (D) will disclose the identity of any in- COMMITTEE. or other matters to be considered and includ- former or law enforcement agent or will dis- RULE V—SUBPOENAS; COUNSEL; RECORD ing: close any information relating to the inves- (a) a copy of each bill, joint resolution, or tigation or prosecution of a criminal offense 1. SUBPOENAS.—The Chairman, with the ap- other legislative matter (or committee print that is required to be kept secret in the in- proval of the ranking minority member of thereof) to be considered at such executive terest of effective law enforcement; the Committee, may subpoena the attend- session; and (E) will disclose information relating to ance of witnesses for hearings and the pro- (b) a copy of a summary of the provisions the trade secrets of, or financial or commer- duction of memoranda, documents, records, of each bill, joint resolution, or other legis- cial information pertaining specifically to, a or any other materials. The Chairman may lative matter to be considered at such execu- given person if— subpoena such attendance of witnesses or tive session including, whenever possible, an (1) an Act of Congress requires the infor- production of materials without the approval explanation of changes to existing law pro- mation to be kept confidential by Govern- of the ranking minority member if the posed to be made. ment officers and employees; or Chairman or a member of the Committee 2. Insofar as practical, prior to the sched- (2) the information has been obtained by staff designated by the Chairman has not re- uled date for an executive session for the the Government on a confidential basis, ceived notification from the ranking minor- purpose of marking up bills, the committee other than through an application by such ity member or a member of the Committee or a subcommittee (as appropriate) should person for a specific Government financial or staff designated by the ranking minority provide each member with a copy of the other benefit, and is required to be kept se- member of disapproval of the subpoena with- printed record or a summary of any hearings cret in order to prevent undue injury to the in 72 hours, excluding Saturdays and Sun- conducted by the committee or a sub- competitive position of such person; or days, of being notified of the subpoena. If a committee with respect to each bill, joint (F) may divulge matters required to be subpoena is disapproved by the ranking mi- resolution, or other legislative matter to be kept confidential under other provisions of nority member as provided in this para- considered at such executive session. law or Government regulations. graph, the subpoena may be authorized by vote of the Members of the Committee, the f 3. STATEMENTS.—Each witness who is to appear before the Committee or any sub- quorum required by paragraph 1 of rule II COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, committee shall file with the Committee, at being present. When the Committee or Chair- SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION least 24 hours in advance of the hearing, a man authorizes a subpoena, it shall be issued RULES OF PROCEDURE written statement of the witness’s testimony upon the signature of the Chairman or any in as many copies as the Chairman of the other Member of the Committee designated Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, the by the Chairman. At the direction of the Committee or subcommittee prescribes. In Committee on Commerce, Science, and Chairman, with notification to the ranking the event a witness fails to file a timely minority member of not less than 72 hours, Transportation has adopted rules gov- written statement in accordance with this the staff is authorized to take depositions erning its procedures for the 116th Con- rule, the Chairman of the Committee or sub- from witnesses. The ranking minority mem- gress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, para- committee, as applicable, may permit the ber, or a member of the Committee staff des- graph 2, of the Standing Rules of the witness to testify, or deny the witness the ignated by the ranking minority member, privilege of testifying before the Committee, Senate, I ask unanimous consent that shall be given the opportunity to attend and or permit the witness to testify in response the accompanying rules for the Senate participate in the taking of any deposition. to questions from members without the ben- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Witnesses at depositions shall be examined efit of giving an opening statement. Transportation be printed in the upon oath administered by an individual au- 4. FIELD HEARINGS.—Field hearings of the Record. full Committee, and any subcommittee thorized by law to administer oaths, or ad- There being no objection, the mate- thereof, shall be scheduled only when au- ministered by any member of the Committee rial was ordered to be printed in the thorized by the Chairman and ranking mi- if one is present. 2. COUNSEL.—Witnesses may be accom- RECORD, as follows: nority member of the full Committee. panied at a public or executive hearing, or RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, RULE II—QUORUMS the taking of a deposition, by counsel to ad- SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION 1. BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AND NOMINATIONS.— vise them of their rights. Counsel retained 116TH CONGRESS A majority of the members, which includes by any witness and accompanying such wit- RULE I—MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE at least 1 minority member, shall constitute ness shall be permitted to be present during 1. IN GENERAL.—The regular meeting dates a quorum for official action of the Com- the testimony of the witness at any public or of the Committee shall be the first and third mittee when reporting a bill, resolution, or executive hearing, or the taking of a deposi- Wednesdays of each month. Additional meet- nomination. Proxies may not be counted in tion, to advise the witness, while the witness ings may be called by the Chairman as the making a quorum for purposes of this para- is testifying, of the witness’s legal rights. In Chairman may deem necessary, or pursuant graph. the case of any witness who is an officer or to the provisions of paragraph 3 of rule XXVI 2. OTHER BUSINESS.—One-third of the en- employee of the government, or of a corpora- of the Standing Rules of the Senate. tire membership of the Committee shall con- tion or association, the Chairman may rule 2. OPEN MEETINGS.—Meetings of the Com- stitute a quorum for the transaction of all that representation by counsel from the gov- mittee, or any subcommittee, including business as may be considered by the Com- ernment, corporation, or association or by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.037 S16JAPT1 S270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 counsel representing other witnesses, creates I ask unanimous consent for, state- She stands for women, both as a champion a conflict of interest, and that the witness ments supporting the separation of of a woman’s right to choose and as a de- may only be represented during testimony church and state from Catholics for fender of those who have been sexually as- before the Committee by personal counsel saulted; she fought Trump and the Repub- not from the government, corporation, or as- Choice, People for the American Way, and several Hawaii residents. licans in defense of the Affordable Care Act, sociation or by personal counsel not rep- against the Muslim ban and the Kavanaugh There being no objection, the mate- resenting other witnesses. This paragraph Supreme Court nomination. She is being at- shall not be construed to excuse a witness rial was ordered to be printed in the tacked because she has become one of the from testifying in the event the witness’s RECORD, as follows: most eloquent and effective voices of the val- counsel is ejected for conducting himself or CATHOLICS FOR CHOICE, ues Indivisible Hawaii cherishes. herself in such manner as to prevent, im- Washington, DC, January 4, 2019. The attack comes not only from rightwing pede, disrupt, obstruct, or interfere with the Hon. MAZIE HIRONO, ideologues, it now comes from Hawaii’s own orderly administration of a hearing or the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, member of the House of Representatives, taking of a deposition. This paragraph may Washington, DC. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat who on Friday not be construed as authorizing counsel to DEAR SENATOR HIRONO: Catholics for coach the witness or to answer for the wit- Choice represents the majority of Catholics announced her candidacy for the presidency. ness. The failure of any witness to secure across the United States that believes that Her article in The Hill accuses Democratic counsel shall not excuse the witness from each woman should be free to follow her con- Party members of the Senate Judiciary Com- complying with a subpoena. science in moral matters regarding reproduc- mittee of ‘‘fomenting religious bigotry’’ and 3. RECORD.—An accurate electronic or sten- tive health. ‘‘weaponizing religion’’ during their ques- ographic record shall be kept of the testi- We were very disappointed to see your col- tioning of nominee Brian Buescher to the mony of all witnesses in executive and public leagues, Senators Hirono and Harris, at- U.S. District Court in Nebraska. hearings and depositions. If testimony given tacked for duly questioning district court This thinly veiled attack on Sen. Hirono, by deposition is transcribed, the individual nominee Brian Buescher about his ability to administering the oath shall certify on the who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee keep judicial impartiality due to his mem- which is responsible for approving judicial transcript that the witness was duly sworn bership in the hardline Catholic organiza- in his or her presence and the transcriber nominees, is a ludicrous assertion and a tion, Knights of Columbus. They had every shall certify that the transcript is a true stunning act of hypocrisy on the part of Rep. reason to raise these questions due to the record of the testimony. The transcript with Gabbard. The assertion is that Hirono is a re- Knights’ troubling record. ligious bigot because of questions designed these certifications shall be filed with the Today’s Knights of Columbus have strayed to reveal a nominee’s clear record of anti- chief clerk of the Committee. The record of far from their civic roots as a philanthropic choice activism as a barrier to his appro- a witness’s testimony, whether in public or organization. Our enclosed report, The executive session or in a deposition, shall be priateness for a judicial appointment. Knights of Columbus: Crusaders for Dis- made available for inspection by the witness crimination, provides a detailed look at how This attack is not only inaccurate, it ex- or the witness’s counsel under Committee they have brazenly used their 501c8 status to poses Gabbard’s self-serving attempt to supervision. A copy of any testimony given pour money, effort and influence into polit- project herself as a defender of religious free- in public session, or that part of the testi- ical contests and policy debates. dom—a position which is inconsistent with mony given by the witness in executive ses- As our investigation showed, they have her own actions. Rather than align herself sion or deposition and subsequently quoted spent more than $10 million since 2014 in di- or made part of the record in a public ses- with India’s overt right-wing Hindu Nation- rect antichoice and anti-LGBT lobbying, like sion, shall be provided to that witness at the alists or Syria’s Assad, we suggest Rep. their petition in Albuquerque to try to ban witness’s expense if so requested. Upon in- Gabbard follow Sen. Hirono as a model of later abortion. The Knights’ organization specting the transcript, within a time limit both authentic patriotic behavior and de- uses a large portion of its time and effort set by the Clerk of the Committee, a witness fense of civil rights. funding ultrasound equipment for fake may request changes in the transcript to health centers that actively deceive and Members of Indivisible Hawaii and other correct errors of transcription and grammat- pressure women to keep unwanted preg- groups have visited Sen. Hirono’s offices, as ical errors. The witness may also bring to nancies. The insurance arm of the Knights well as those of the other members of Ha- the attention of the Committee errors of fact waii’s Congressional delegation, dozens of in the witness’s testimony by submitting a ranks in the top one percent of the North American insurance market, yet pays no fed- times since President Donald Trump’s Jan. sworn statement about those facts with a re- 20, 2017, inauguration. We know firsthand quest that it be attached to the transcript. eral and nearly no state or local taxes. Make no mistake: they do not represent what the that she has championed our beliefs because The Chairman or a member of the Com- we have talked with her and her staff many mittee staff designated by the Chairman majority of Catholics believe on issues of re- times. We have followed her votes, watched shall rule on such requests. productive health or the separation of church and state. her on television, read her Facebook Page RULE VI—BROADCASTING OF HEARINGS We believe this and other attacks on Sen- and emails, and attended her town halls. Public hearings of the full Committee, or ators fulfilling their obligations to question Sen. Hirono immigrated to Hawaii as a any subcommittee thereof, shall be televised judicial nominees are just the latest tactic or broadcast only when authorized by the child and understands from personal experi- in shifting the conversation about religious ence the challenges faced by immigrants. Chairman and the ranking minority member liberty toward making special accommoda- of the full Committee. She is the first Buddhist to serve in the Sen- tions to those who wish to refuse, impede ate. Her years of public service establish a RULE VII—SUBCOMMITTEES and impose rather than to protect the true record which, in particular, show her to be a 1. HEARINGS.—Any member of the Com- religious liberty of all, no matter their be- defender of religious tolerance as well as the mittee may sit with any subcommittee dur- liefs. As Religious Freedom Day nears—and values of democratic government and the ing its hearings. we usher in a historic new Congress that em- rule of law upon which our country depends. 2. CHANGE OF CHAIRMANSHIP.—Subcommit- bodies our country’s religious plurality—we tees shall be considered de novo whenever must remember that our society allows for We witnessed what Gabbard did at, during, there is a change in the chairmanship, and free religious exercise, but also protects and after the Democratic Party Convention seniority on the particular subcommittee against religious influence in politics. ion 2016 to attack not Trump or the Repub- shall not necessarily apply. Catholics for Choice works at the intersec- licans, but former Secretary of State Hillary f tion of religious liberty, reproductive free- Clinton and the Democratic Party. Since dom and freedom of conscience for all. We Trump’s election Gabbard’s silence in re- S. RES. 19 are at your and your staff’s disposal as the sponse to Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, S. Res. committee continues to protect fundamental institutions of our democracy has been deaf- 19 is unnecessary because no religious freedoms through its work. Should you have ening and stands in stark contrast to Sen. test is being applied to nominees for any questions, please contact me at Hirono’s forthright, clear and courageous ac- Federal office. If my colleague, the jun- [email protected] or 202–986– tions to fight the racist, misogynist, and au- 6093. thoritarian actions of Trump and the GOP. ior Senator from Nebraska, wants to Sincerely, The Hill article mimics her past behavior— embrace the alt-right’s position by of- GLENN NORTHERN, why does she choose to do this again? fering this resolution, that is his busi- Domestic Program Director. ness. As we fight to preserve our democracy unity is more important than ever. An at- Rather than passing a resolution to [From Honolulu Civil Beat, Jan. 14, 2019] tack on Sen. Mazie Hirono as a champion of address a problem that doesn’t exist, LETTER TO THE EDITOR progressive values in the Democratic Party we should focus on something real, like (By Lisa H. Gibson, Ray Markey, Maya is an attack on all of us who want to take ending this totally unnecessary, un- Maxym) our country back. We must stand with Sen. justified shutdown that is harming mil- U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Democrat of Ha- Hirono and other champions of democracy to lions of Americans. waii, is under attack. be successful.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.039 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S271 [Jan. 8, 2019] job as a federal judge will uphold every ality, protecting the legal rights of all Amer- PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY: CONSERV- Americans’ rights. In the case of Buescher icans of all faiths by ensuring that nominees ATIVES’ DISHONEST USE OF ‘RELIGIOUS BIG- this is doubtful, given that as an unsuccess- for powerful lifetime seats on America’s fed- OTRY’ TO DEFLECT ATTENTION FROM NOMI- ful candidate for attorney general of Ne- eral courts are committed to enforcing them NEE’S DISTURBING RECORDS braska, he said he did not believe LGBT is one of senators’ most important respon- (By Rev. Leslie Watson Malachi) Americans should be protected by anti-dis- sibilities, one that the current Republican crimination laws the way people are pro- majority has abandoned in its rush to Happy New Year! Well, for most of us it tected from racial or ethnic discrimination. achieve ideological domination of the courts. should be—unless you are fighting to protect It was also at this time that he declared that f our courts. New year, same old tactic by con- he supported the ‘‘complete reversal’’ of Roe servatives, who are hoping to insulate nar- v. Wade. Buescher has a long record as a par- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS row-minded judicial nominees from scrutiny tisan ideological warrior, an additional rea- by smearing people who ask critical ques- son cited by the Leadership Conference on tions about their records and rhetoric. Civil Rights in opposing his confirmation. TRIBUTE TO KORI KELLER This dishonest ‘‘religious bigotry’’ strat- Religious freedom is a core constitutional egy has been around as long as the organized principle, and as the Constitution makes ∑ Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, this effort to shift the federal judiciary to con- clear, there must be no religious test for servatism and reverse decades of precedent week I have the honor of recognizing public office. We rely on the federal courts to Kori Keller of Yellowstone County for that protect Americans’ legal and constitu- enforce all Americans’ constitutional rights. tional rights. In the recent past, for example, her impact on the Billings community, That means judges, regardless of their reli- through her work at the Ramsey Keller these groups have charged some Catholic gious or personal beliefs, must be counted on senators with wanting to keep Catholics off to uphold Americans’ legal protections. Sub- Memorial. the federal bench. sequently, a person’s political positions or Mrs. Keller, a Billings native, has The latest smear is being pushed by the no- legal ideology grounded in their faith does dedicated her time to aiding parents toriously right-wing editorial board of the not make those legal and political stances who have undergone the hardship of Wall Street Journal, which has run an at- off-limits to questioning or criticism. tack on Senators Kamala Harris and Mazie losing a child too young. Mrs. Keller With Senate Republicans rubber-stamping Hirono. The Journal’s editorial is an over- and her husband lost their precious even President Trump’s most extreme and the-top response to written questions sub- daughter Ramsey soon after she was unqualified nominees, right-wing intimida- mitted by Sens. Harris and Hirono to federal born. tion tactics must not prevent senators from court nominee Brian Buescher about his fulfilling their constitutional obligation to As a way of honoring their daughter, commitment to upholding legal equality for ensure that lifetime federal judges are com- Kori and her husband founded the LGBTQ Americans and American women’s mitted to protecting the rights of all Ameri- Ramsey Keller Memorial. The Ramsey legal right to abortion. cans. Keller Memorial is dedicated to helping In their questions, the senators noted Thank you, Senators Harris and Hirono! Buescher’s long-time membership in the families who have lost children under It’s a new year, and it’s time to retire this Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal the age of 1 year old. The foundation old dishonest tactic of silencing and at- organization that does much laudable chari- raises money through both an annual tempts to shame. Let the questions be asked table work, but which was also a top funder and let them be answered. race and a pink-tie affair to pay for the of anti-marriage-equality efforts and sup- funerals of Montana infants that have ports restrictions on federal family-planning [From the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Jan. 6, passed away before their first birthday. funds. Before the 2016 election, the group’s 2019] Since then, Kori has been an advocate influential leader declared that Catholics and provided comfort for numerous cannot vote for candidates who support abor- LETTER TO THE EDITOR tion rights. (By Gary Edwards) parents going through the same hard- Given these facts, the senators asked With regard to Donna L. Ching’s letter ships she experienced. Buescher whether he could assure litigants (‘‘Leave religion out in vetting qualifica- I congratulate Kori on her growing that he would deal with these issues fairly tions,’’ Star-Advertiser, Dec. 27): While I role in the State of Montana. She has and impartially as a federal judge. agree that a person’s religious affiliation, been a constant source of hope and aid (Buescher’s answer stated that while he had alone, should not be a means of exclusion for to families going through similar hard- run for political office as a ‘‘pro-life can- public office, I do not agree that religion ships she has endured. I look forward didate,’’ as a judge he would ‘‘faithfully should be ‘‘left out of the conversation.’’ to seeing the success of the Ramsey apply all United States Supreme Court and One of the real concerns in vetting can- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals precedent on Keller Memorial, as it continues to didates for public office is how they will ∑ all issues, including Roe v. Wade’’ and apply their personal beliefs, including their pour into Montana family’s lives. Obergefell.) religion, to the role they seek to fill. And f The Journal’s editorial board responded to while freedom of religion is a vital right, so the senators’ reasonable line of questioning is freedom from religion. REMEMBERING EUCARIO with outrage and horror. By seeking to pro- Significant damage can be done to our so- BERMUDEZ tect LGBTQ equality and reproductive ciety by those who would seek to impose ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I would rights, and asking questions about the their religious beliefs and values on others Knights’ public policy positions, the edi- through the force of law. These beliefs and like to honor the life and legacy of Co- torial implied, Sens. Harris and Hirono were values do not always align with the prin- lombian-American journalist and resurrecting the kind of anti-Catholic big- ciples of our Constitution, and laws based on broadcaster, Eucario Bermudez. otry directed at John F. Kennedy and earlier them would deny others their freedom and Bermudez, a beloved south Florida presidential candidate Al Smith. The edi- fair treatment. radio legend amongst the Hispanic torial said the questions were part of a ‘‘dis- I’m glad U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and community, died earlier this month tressing pattern’’ that seeks to ‘‘banish’’ re- Kamala Harris are probing these issues. after years of service to the Hispanic ligious people from public life—the kind of Kaneohe. false charge Religious Right groups have community in the State of Florida. often leveled to deflect criticism of their po- [From the Wall Street Journal, Jan. 15, 2019] Today I pay tribute to Eucario’s life, litical agendas or tactics. with immense gratitude for his work SENATORS WERE RIGHT TO ASK THOSE This is not only absurd, but an insult to ∑ QUESTIONS ON RELIGION and dedication. American voters. The Journal also gave space to conserv- (By Michael Keegan) f ative African American pastor Eugene Riv- Regarding your editorial ‘‘Kamala Harris’s RECOGNIZING INDIAN PASS RAW ers to repeat the charge, saying that the sen- Dark Knights’’ (Jan. 3): Sens. Harris and BAR ators’ questions were ‘‘about silencing be- Mazie Hirono’s questions for Brian Buescher lievers of any kind whose views differ from were focused on appropriate and important ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I the progressive view on social issues.’’ He questions, namely whether the nominee would like to highlight the hard work unbelievably suggested that opponents of could be counted on as a federal judge to rec- and unique entrepreneurial spirit that Buescher’s confirmation would be voting to ognize and protect the legal equality of can be found across my home State of deny his chance to be a public servant based LGBTQ Americans and the right of Amer- Florida. As chairman of the Senate on his baptism in the . ican women to have access to safe and legal These inflammatory charges are designed abortion. Committee on Small Business and En- to create distraction. It is not only accept- You charge that such questioning is about trepreneurship, each week I recognize a able, but necessary for senators to explore trying to ‘‘banish’’ people from public life for small business that exemplifies hard whether a nominee for a powerful lifetime their religious beliefs and associations. In re- work and dedication toward the local

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.030 S16JAPT1 S272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 community. Today, it is my distinct small business. During a catastrophe, process, is to continue in effect beyond privilege to honor Indian Pass Raw Bar the Indian Pass Raw Bar helped bring January 23, 2019. from Port St. Joe in Gulf County, FL, their fellow citizens together by offer- The crisis with respect to grave acts as the Senate Small Business of the ing emergency supplies in order to help of violence committed by foreign ter- Week. their customers and to give back to the rorists who threaten to disrupt the Indian Pass Raw Bar has deep histor- community that has supported their Middle East peace process that led to ical ties to the Florida Panhandle business. Indian Pass Raw Bar is an ex- the declaration of a national emer- along the coastline of the Gulf of Mex- ample of Florida’s exceptional entre- gency on January 23, 1995, has not been ico, tracing its roots to a commissary preneurship, continuing a 90-year his- resolved. Terrorist groups continue to store founded in 1903, for workers in tory, being resilient and innovative in engage in activities that have the pur- the then-booming turpentine industry. its approach to challenges, and giving pose or effect of threatening the Middle It is located in the same building as back to the community during a time East peace process and that are hostile the original Indian Pass Trading Post of need. I would like to congratulate to United States interests in the re- that opened in 1929, where Mrs. Gypsy the McNeil family and all the employ- gion. Such actions continue to pose an McNeil established her talent with her ees at Indian Pass Raw Bar for being unusual and extraordinary threat to delicious seafood gumbo. named the Senate Small Business of the national security, foreign policy, In 1986, Hurricane Kate struck the the Week for the week of January 14 to and economy of the United States. Florida Panhandle and destroyed the 18, 2019. I wish them continued success Therefore, I have determined that it is Indian Pass Trading Post. The McNeil in their future endeavors.∑ necessary to continue the national family showed resilience after the f emergency declared in Executive Order storm and recovered by converting the 12947 with respect to foreign terrorists general store into an oyster bar, set- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT who threaten to disrupt the Middle ting the stage for business to sky- Messages from the President of the East peace process and to maintain in rocket. United States were communicated to force the sanctions against them to re- Twenty-three miles from Apalachi- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- spond to this threat. cola, FL, Indian Pass Raw Bar serves retaries. DONALD J. TRUMP. the panhandle’s world-famous oysters THE WHITE HOUSE, January 16, 2019. f and iconic seafood dishes, such as f steamed shrimp and crab legs. Drinks EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE are served on an honor system where As in executive session the Presiding customers keep their tabs to turn in at At 10:28 a.m., a message from the Officer laid before the Senate messages House of Representatives, delivered by checkout, treating customers like from the President of the United trusted friends. It has become a re- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, States submitting sundry nominations announced that the House has passed nowned location for Floridians and which were referred to the appropriate tourists alike to enjoy time with fam- the following bills, in which it requests committees. the concurrence of the Senate: ily. Southern Living magazine once de- (The messages received today are scribed Indian Pass Raw Bar as ‘‘quite H.R. 113. An act to require the purchase of printed at the end of the Senate pro- domestically made flags of the United States possibly the best seafood shack in ex- ceedings.) istence.’’ It has also received praise of America for use by the Federal Govern- f ment. from the Garden & Gun magazine as H.R. 135. An act to amend the Notification one of Florida’s ‘‘Hidden Hotspots.’’ In- PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination dian Pass Raw Bar’s success continued and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen with the opening of a second location Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by in June 2017, in downtown Port St. Joe, REPORT RELATIVE TO THE CON- the Equal Employment Opportunity Com- FL. TINUATION OF THE NATIONAL mission and expand accountability within In October 2018, category 5 Hurricane EMERGENCY THAT WAS DE- the Federal Government, and for other pur- poses. Michael devastated the Florida Pan- CLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER H.R. 136. An act to amend title 5, United handle, including Gulf County. The 12947 OF JANUARY 23, 1995, WITH States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the storm severely damaged Indian Pass RESPECT TO TERRORISTS WHO Federal Government from workplace harass- Raw Bar, as high winds blew off the THREATEN TO DISRUPT THE ment and discrimination, and for other pur- front door, forcefully removed the air- MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS— poses. conditioning system, and threw its PM 1 H.R. 202. An act to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of iconic street sign hundreds of yards The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- away. However, just as they did after the Department of Justice Inspector Gen- fore the Senate the following message eral. the 1986 storm, the McNeil family is re- from the President of the United H.R. 247. An act to amend chapter 36 of building and looks forward to con- States, together with an accompanying title 44, United States Code, to make certain tinuing to serve their world-famous report, which was referred to the Com- changes relating to electronic Government services, and for other purposes. oysters again this spring. Upon reopen- mittee on Banking, Housing, and ing, they will welcome visitors to the Urban Affairs: f gulf coast of Florida for their 90th year MEASURES REFERRED in business. To the Congress of the United States: The Indian Pass Raw Bar became Section 202(d) of the National Emer- The following bills were read the first what it is today partly because of Hur- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides and the second times by unanimous ricane Kate in 1986. The McNeil family for the automatic termination of a na- consent, and referred as indicated: understands how devastating these tional emergency unless, within 90 H.R. 113. An act to require the purchase of storms truly are and the impact they days before the anniversary date of its domestically made flags of the United States can have on small business and work- declaration, the President publishes in of America for use by the Federal Govern- ment; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- ing families. To help their community, the Federal Register and transmits to rity and Governmental Affairs. the McNeil family enthusiastically the Congress a notice stating that the H.R. 135. An act to amend the Notification opened their facilities as emergency emergency is to continue in effect be- and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination supply distribution centers to their yond the anniversary date. In accord- and Retaliation Act of 2002 to strengthen neighbors in need, despite having their ance with this provision, I have sent to Federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by own difficulties. Meredith McNeil said the Federal Register for publication the the Equal Employment Opportunity Com- in October 2018: ‘‘This whole area, the enclosed notice stating that the na- mission and expand accountability within tional emergency declared in Executive the Federal Government, and for other pur- whole Gulf, we’ve done this before. poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- We’re all resilient.’’ Order 12947 of January 23, 1995, with re- rity and Governmental Affairs. This is the kind of commitment to spect to foreign terrorists who threat- H.R. 136. An act to amend title 5, United community that is unique to American en to disrupt the Middle East peace States Code, to protect unpaid interns in the

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Federal Government from workplace harass- By Ms. ERNST (for herself, Ms. HAS- By Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Ms. ment and discrimination, and for other pur- SAN, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. KLOBUCHAR): poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- KING, and Mr. HEINRICH): S. 153. A bill to promote veteran involve- rity and Governmental Affairs. S. 143. A bill to authorize the Department ment in STEM education, computer science, H.R. 202. An act to amend the Inspector of Energy to conduct collaborative research and scientific research, and for other pur- General Act of 1978 relative to the powers of with the Department of Veterans Affairs in poses; to the Committee on Commerce, the Department of Justice Inspector Gen- order to improve healthcare services for vet- Science, and Transportation. eral; to the Committee on the Judiciary. erans in the United States, and for other pur- By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 247. An act to amend chapter 36 of poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- BLUMENTHAL, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. title 44, United States Code, to make certain ural Resources. MURRAY, Mr. KAINE, Mr. BENNET, and changes relating to electronic Government By Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. BAR- Ms. SINEMA): services, and for other purposes; to the Com- RASSO): S. 154. A bill to amend title 38, United mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- S. 144. A bill to designate the mountain at States Code, to improve oversight of con- mental Affairs. the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyo- tracts for services and financial processes of f ming, as Devils Tower, and for other pur- the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND ural Resources. erans’ Affairs. JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for By Mr. JONES (for himself, Ms. HAS- The following bills and joint resolu- himself, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. ALEX- SAN, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): S. 155. A bill to improve the financial lit- tions were introduced, read the first ANDER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SASSE, Mrs. eracy of secondary school students; to the and second times by unanimous con- BLACKBURN, and Mr. BRAUN): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and sent, and referred as indicated: S. 145. A bill to expand opportunity Pensions. By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself, Mrs. through greater choice in education, and for By Ms. BALDWIN: GILLIBRAND, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Health, S. 156. A bill to prevent conflicts of inter- SCHATZ): Education, Labor, and Pensions. est that stem from executive branch employ- S. 137. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. ees receiving bonuses or other compensation enue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for WYDEN): arrangements from non-Government sources, employers establishing workplace child care S. 146. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- from the revolving door that raises concerns facilities, to increase the child care credit to enue Code of 1986 to provide for Move Amer- about the independence of executive branch encourage greater use of quality child care ica bonds and Move America credits; to the employees, and from the revolving door that services, to provide incentives for students Committee on Finance. casts aspersions over the awarding of Gov- to earn child care-related degrees and to By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. LEE, ernment contracts and other financial bene- work in child care facilities, and to increase and Ms. ERNST): fits; to the Committee on Homeland Security the exclusion for employer-provided depend- S. 147. A bill to amend title 31, United and Governmental Affairs. ent care assistance; to the Committee on Fi- States Code, to provide for automatic con- By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mr. JOHN- nance. tinuing resolutions; to the Committee on Ap- SON, Mr. SASSE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. BLUNT, By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself and propriations. Mr. COTTON, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. Mrs. BLACKBURN): By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. LEE, LANKFORD, and Mr. LEE): S. 138. A bill to modify the boundary of the Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOZ- S. 157. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Shiloh National Military Park located in the MAN, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. PORTMAN, enue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten States of Tennessee and Mississippi, to es- and Mr. YOUNG): through grade 12 educational expenses to be tablish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an S. 148. A bill to require a full audit of the paid from a 529 account; to the Committee affiliated area of the National Park System, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve on Finance. and for other purposes; to the Committee on System and the Federal reserve banks by the By Mr. PAUL: Energy and Natural Resources. Comptroller General of the United States, S. 158. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself and and for other purposes; to the Committee on Planned Parenthood Federation of America; Mrs. BLACKBURN): Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. to the Committee on Health, Education, S. 139. A bill to designate the bridge lo- By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. Labor, and Pensions. cated in Blount County, Tennessee, on the MORAN): By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. INHOFE, Foothills Parkway (commonly known as S. 149. A bill to establish a Senior Scams Mr. CRAPO, Mr. RISCH, Mr. HOEVEN, ‘‘Bridge 2’’ ) as the ‘‘Dean Stone Bridge’’; to Prevention Advisory Council; to the Com- Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, Mr. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ROUNDS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. CRAMER, sources. tation. Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. By Mr. ALEXANDER (for himself and By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mrs. BOOZMAN): Mrs. BLACKBURN): MURRAY, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. BALDWIN, S. 159. A bill to implement equal protec- S. 140. A bill to require the Secretary of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. tion under the 14th Amendment to the Con- the Interior to study the suitability and fea- BROWN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, stitution of the United States for the right sibility of designating the President James Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. to life of each born and preborn human per- K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, as a FEINSTEIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Ms. son; to the Committee on the Judiciary. unit of the National Park System, and for HARRIS, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, Ms. By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MARKEY, RUBIO, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. and Natural Resources. Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. RISCH, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. PORTMAN, By Ms. ERNST (for herself, Mr. PETERS, Mr. REED, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. RISCH, Mr. SCHATZ, Ms. SMITH, Ms. STABENOW, HOEVEN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. CRAPO, COTTON, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. WARREN, Mr. Mr. BRAUN, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. SASSE, Mr. CRAPO, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. WYDEN): Mr. INHOFE, Ms. ERNST, Mr. BOOZMAN, SASSE, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. RUBIO, S. 150. A bill to provide for increases in the Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. MORAN, Mr. KEN- Federal minimum wage, and for other pur- BLACKBURN, Mr. ROUNDS, Mrs. HYDE- NEDY, Mr. THUNE, Mr. ENZI, Mr. poses; to the Committee on Health, Edu- SMITH, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. MORAN, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. CASSIDY, cation, Labor, and Pensions. SULLIVAN, Mr. WICKER, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. By Mr. THUNE (for himself and Mr. Mr. ENZI, Mr. BURR, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. DAINES, MARKEY): ROMNEY, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. PAUL, Mr. S. 151. A bill to deter criminal robocall vio- Mr. DAINES, Mr. SCOTT of South Caro- BOOZMAN, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BAR- lations and improve enforcement of section lina, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. COTTON, Mr. RASSO, and Mr. SCOTT of South Caro- 227(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, LEE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. lina): and for other purposes; to the Committee on TOOMEY, and Mr. THUNE): S. 141. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. S. 160. A bill to amend title 18, United Planned Parenthood Federation of America; By Mr. COTTON (for himself and Mr. States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn to the Committee on Health, Education, VAN HOLLEN): children, and for other purposes; to the Com- Labor, and Pensions. S. 152. A bill to direct the President to im- mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. RUBIO: pose penalties pursuant to denial orders with By Mr. SULLIVAN: S. 142. A bill to impose privacy require- respect to certain Chinese telecommuni- S. 161. A bill to require the Comptroller ments on providers of internet services simi- cations companies that are in violation of General of the United States to conduct a lar to the requirements imposed on Federal the export control or sanctions laws of the study and submit a report on filing require- agencies under the Privacy Act of 1974; to United States, and for other purposes; to the ments under the Universal Service Fund pro- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban grams; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. Affairs. Science, and Transportation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.021 S16JAPT1 S274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 By Ms. SMITH (for herself, Mr. BROWN, until after 2021; to the Committee on Fi- branch shall have no force or effect un- Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. WARNER, Mr. nance. less a joint resolution of approval is en- CARDIN, Mr. KAINE, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. f acted into law. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. WARREN, Ms. HAS- S. 96 SAN, Mr. JONES, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the UDALL, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. SENATE RESOLUTIONS DUCKWORTH, Mr. KING, Ms. HIRONO, name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. The following concurrent resolutions Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. TESTER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. WHITE- and Senate resolutions were read, and 96, a bill to revise the authorized route HOUSE, and Mr. BLUMENTHAL): referred (or acted upon), as indicated: of the North Country National Scenic S. 162. A bill to provide back pay to low- By Mr. SASSE: Trail in northeastern Minnesota and to wage contractor employees, and for other S. Res. 19. A resolution expressing the extend the trail into Vermont to con- purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- sense of the Senate that disqualifying a nect with the Appalachian National curity and Governmental Affairs. nominee to Federal office on the basis of Scenic Trail, and for other purposes. By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Ms. membership in the Knights of Columbus vio- S. 98 MURKOWSKI): lates the Constitution of the United States; S. 163. A bill to prevent catastrophic fail- considered and agreed to. At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the ure or shutdown of remote diesel power en- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. gines due to emission control devices, and ISAKSON, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CARDIN, CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. 98, for other purposes; to the Committee on En- and Mr. COONS): a bill to authorize the President to vironment and Public Works. S. Con. Res. 1. A concurrent resolution award the Medal of Honor to James By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. calling for credible, transparent, and safe MANCHIN, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. BALDWIN, Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes; Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. TESTER, Mr. BOOZ- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. MAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. MORAN, Mr. Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, JONES, Mr. HOEVEN, and Ms. ROSEN): f 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in S. 164. A bill to amend title 10, United ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS World War II. States Code, to remove the prohibition on S. 104 eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of S. 20 members of the reserve components of the At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in a name of the Senator from Michigan health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- 5, United States Code; to the Committee on (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- sponsor of S. 104, a bill to amend title Armed Services. sor of S. 20, a bill to amend the Ethics 31, United States Code, to provide for By Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself, in Government Act of 1978 to require automatic continuing resolutions. Ms. HARRIS, and Mr. MURPHY): the disclosure of certain tax returns by S. 106 S. 165. A bill to amend chapter 85 of title 5, Presidents and certain candidates for United States Code, to clarify that Federal At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the the office of the President, and for names of the Senator from Massachu- employees excepted from a furlough are eli- other purposes. gible for unemployment compensation; to setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator the Committee on Finance. S. 39 from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were By Mr. GRAHAM: At the request of Mr. BRAUN, the added as cosponsors of S. 106, a bill to S. 166. A bill to provide provisional pro- names of the Senator from West Vir- reauthorize and extend funding for tected presence status for certain aliens and ginia (Mrs. CAPITO) and the Senator community health centers and the Na- to provide mandatory appropriations relat- from Florida (Mr. SCOTT) were added as tional Health Service Corps. ing to border security; to the Committee on the Judiciary. cosponsors of S. 39, a bill to provide S. 113 By Mr. YOUNG: that Members of Congress may not re- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the S. 167. A bill to amend the National Trails ceive pay after October 1 of any fiscal names of the Senator from Missouri System Act to extend the Lewis and Clark year in which Congress has not ap- (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Wyo- National Historic Trail, and for other pur- proved a concurrent resolution on the ming (Mr. ENZI) and the Senator from poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- budget and passed the regular appro- Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) were added ural Resources. priations bills. By Mr. YOUNG (for himself and Mr. as cosponsors of S. 113, a bill to appro- BRAUN): S. 47 priate funds for pay and allowances of S. 168. A bill to retitle Indiana Dunes Na- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the excepted Federal employees, and for tional Lakeshore as Indiana Dunes National names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. other purposes. Park, and for other purposes; to the Com- ROMNEY) and the Senator from Maine S. 119 mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Mr. KING) were added as cosponsors of At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. names of the Senator from Indiana WYDEN, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. CARPER, S. 47, a bill to provide for the manage- (Mr. BRAUN), the Senator from Ten- Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Mrs. CAPITO): ment of the natural resources of the S. 169. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- United States, and for other purposes. nessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and the Sen- ENNEDY enue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption S. 69 ator from Louisiana (Mr. K ) from gross income for civil damages as rec- were added as cosponsors of S. 119, a At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the ompense for trafficking in persons; to the bill to amend title 18, United States name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Committee on Finance. Code, to prohibit taking minors across YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. DAINES (for himself and Ms. State lines in circumvention of laws re- 69, a bill to allow reciprocity for the STABENOW): quiring the involvement of parents in S. 170. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- carrying of certain concealed firearms. enue Code of 1986 to limit the amount of cer- abortion decisions. S. 83 tain qualified conservation contributions; to S. 120 the Committee on Finance. At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and name of the Senator from Wyoming name of the Senator from New Hamp- Mr. CORNYN): (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of shire (Ms. HASSAN) was added as a co- S. 171. A bill to authorize the Office on Vio- S. 83, a bill to amend section 203 of sponsor of S. 120, a bill to protect vic- lence Against Women to improve the han- Public Law 94–305 to ensure proper au- tims of stalking from gun violence. dling of crimes of domestic violence, dating thority for the Office of Advocacy of violence, sexual assault, and stalking by in- S. 131 corporating a trauma-informed approach the Small Business Administration, At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the into the initial response to and investigation and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. of such crimes; to the Committee on the Ju- S. 92 LEE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 131, diciary. At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name a bill to amend title XIX of the Social By Mr. GARDNER (for himself, Mrs. of the Senator from Mississippi (Mrs. Security Act to prohibit Federal Med- SHAHEEN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. JONES, HYDE-SMITH) was added as a cosponsor icaid funding for the administrative Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, and Ms. SINEMA): of S. 92, a bill to amend chapter 8 of costs of providing health benefits to in- S. 172. A bill to delay the reimposition of title 5, United States Code, to provide dividuals who are unauthorized immi- the annual fee on health insurance providers that major rules of the executive grants.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.025 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S275 S.J. RES. 3 the day that he was born—again, the hood facilities do not even perform in- At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, size of the palm of my hand. Micah im- house mammograms; something so the names of the Senator from Utah mediately ran up to that picture. He simple is not performed by Planned (Mr. LEE) and the Senator from Colo- pointed at it, and he said: ‘‘Baby.’’ Parenthood. rado (Mr. GARDNER) were added as co- Micah recognized right away that On the other hand, just as my col- sponsors of S.J. Res. 3, a joint resolu- even at just 20 weeks postfertilization, league the senior Senator from Ne- tion proposing an amendment to the the humanity of the child was undeni- braska stated, community health cen- Constitution of the United States rel- able. ters continue to greatly outnumber ative to balancing the budget. Micah’s parents and the doctors and Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide f nurses at the University of Iowa Hos- and provide more comprehensive pre- pitals & Clinics recognized this human- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ventive and primary health services, ity, as well, and were dedicated to his BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS including cervical and breast cancer survival. Today Micah is a happy, screenings, diagnostic laboratory and By Ms. ERNST (for herself, Mr. healthy, and energetic 6-year-old boy. radiology services, well childcare, pre- LANKFORD, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. Stories like Micah’s are extraor- natal and postnatal care, immuniza- RISCH, Mr. COTTON, Mr. GRASS- dinary reminders that the life-affirm- tions, and so much more. Access to LEY, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. CRAPO, ing services, for which the pro-life comprehensive health services is abso- Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. SASSE, community marches, have real and sig- lutely critical to women and families Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mr. RUBIO, nificant impacts on the lives of fami- across this Nation, and federally quali- Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. MORAN, Mr. lies across America. fied health centers offer such services, KENNEDY, Mr. THUNE, Mr. ENZI, Since coming to Congress, I have also regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Mr. INHOFE, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. tried to do my part to ensure that this A recent GAO study that I requested, CASSIDY, Mr. ROMNEY, Mr. GRA- message from those in my home State along with many of my colleagues in HAM, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. ROBERTS, of Iowa and from other communities both the House and the Senate, showed Mr. DAINES, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. all across the Nation is taken back and that over a 3-year period, federally CRUZ, Mr. PAUL, Mr. BOOZMAN, turned into action in Washington. For qualified health centers served 25 mil- Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BARRASSO, and me, that has meant supporting crucial lion individuals compared to only 2.4 Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina): pro-life initiatives, such as the Pain- million individuals that Planned Par- S. 141. A bill to prohibit Federal Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, enthood served. That is more than 10 funding of Planned Parenthood Federa- which would prevent abortions after 20 times more people served by those tion of America; to the Committee on weeks of development—the very same healthcare centers. Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- age at which my dear Micah was born. Furthermore, a recent Marist poll sions. Another critical piece of legislation, shows that 54 percent of Americans do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Pro- not support taxpayer dollars going to- ator from Iowa. tection Act, would create concrete en- ward abortions. While there are Fed- Ms. ERNST. Thank you very much to forcement provisions to hold abortion- eral regulations that prevent Federal my colleagues, the Senator from Ne- ists accountable if they do not provide dollars from directly covering abor- braska, the Senator from Mississippi, the same degree of care to a baby who tion, these laws are governed by a com- as well as our other colleague, the Sen- survives an abortion as they would any plicated patchwork of policies and ator from Missouri. Thank you for child born naturally premature at that funding riders that must be reapproved joining us on the floor today to express same age. during the appropriations process our support for those who march for Fighting for commonsense legisla- every single year. life. Thank you so much. tion that protects innocent life has Since 1976, the Hyde amendment has As my colleagues can attest, the in- been a priority of mine in the Senate. been attached to appropriations bills in valuable message being shared by the But Congress must also do more to en- order to block Federal funds from pay- pro-life community this week has im- sure that taxpayers are not forced to ing for abortions. However, this policy, plications far beyond that of simply subsidize abortion or the abortion in- which once drew widespread bipartisan the March for Life. As I travel across my home State of Iowa, I see this life- dustry giants, such as Planned Parent- support, has recently been under at- affirming message in our pregnancy re- hood. tack. For the first time ever, the Af- During the 115th Congress, I led the source centers, maternity homes, and fordable Care Act authorized and ap- fight in the Senate to pass critical leg- adoption agencies. These comprehen- propriated funds that bypassed the sive on-the-ground services provide islation, which was signed into law in Hyde amendment funding restrictions. women and families with service op- 2017, that ensures States are not forced In 2016, the Democratic Party added tions that are changing and saving to provide entities like Planned Par- the repeal of the Hyde amendment pro- lives every single day. enthood, the Nation’s single largest tections to its Presidential platform. These life-affirming services are the provider of abortions, with Federal The Hyde amendment is a long- foundation of the pro-life movement title X dollars. standing and critical provision that across our Nation, and I sincerely I am grateful to have worked with protects Federal dollars and ensures thank those centers and agencies for former Congresswoman Diane Black, that taxpayers are not footing the bill their critical work to fight for vulner- my Senate colleagues, and President for abortion procedures. That is why I able lives throughout the year. Trump to make sure States are not support the No Taxpayer Funding for I see the same message in the re- forced to award providers like Planned Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full markable stories of individual families, Parenthood with taxpayer dollars like Disclosure Act of 2019, which was re- such as the Pickering family from title X family planning grants. cently reintroduced in the Senate. This Newton, IA. I have had the opportunity As I have stated time and again, tax- legislation would permanently codify to share the phenomenal story of payers should not be forced to foot the the Hyde amendment, ensuring that Micah Pickering on the Senate floor bill for roughly one-half billion dollars funding restrictions remain in place before. As you may recall, Micah was annually for an organization like and are applied to all Federal pro- born at just 20 weeks postfertilization. Planned Parenthood, which exhibits grams. Furthermore, this bill takes im- He was only about the size of a bag of such disrespect for human life. With portant steps to eliminate certain tax M&M’s—the size of the palm of my that in mind, today I reintroduced leg- benefits related to abortions and im- hand. That was Micah. Yet Micah was islation that would defund Planned prove disclosure requirements related also a perfect, fully-formed baby boy, Parenthood while still protecting vital to insurance coverage of abortion. with 10 fingers and 10 toes. In fact, no funding for women’s healthcare serv- Preventing our taxpayer dollars from one makes his case more eloquently ices. Contrary to what they claim, paying for abortion procedures—a posi- than Micah himself. Planned Parenthood is not the Nation’s tion that a majority of Americans When I first met Micah, I had a pic- preeminent provider of women’s agree with—should not be a com- ture of him displayed in my office from healthcare. In fact, Planned Parent- plicated process vulnerable to partisan

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Congress must take steps to the date of issuance of the required notice or Commission shall submit to the Committee ensure that permanent protections notice of apparent liability; and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation apply governmentwide. ‘‘(ii) under subparagraph (B) if the viola- of the Senate and the Committee on Energy As such, I urge the Senate to con- tion charged occurred more than 3 years and Commerce of the House of Representa- sider the No Taxpayer Funding for prior to the date of issuance of the required tives a report on the determination required notice or notice of apparent liability. under paragraph (2), which shall include— Abortion and Abortion Insurance Dis- ‘‘(F) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Notwith- (A) an analysis of the extent to which pro- closure Act on the floor in order to pro- standing any law to the contrary, the Com- viders of a voice service have implemented tect not only our taxpayer dollars but mission may not determine or impose a for- the STIR/SHAKEN authentication frame- the innocent lives of our most vulner- feiture penalty on a person under both sub- work; and able. paragraphs (A) and (B) based on the same (B) an assessment of the efficacy of the I appreciate all of the marchers who conduct.’’; and STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework, will be coming to Washington, DC, in (2) by striking subsection (h). as being implemented under this section, in the following days and spending their (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made addressing all aspects of call authentication. (4) REVIEW AND REVISION OR REPLACE- time in a most worthy effort, which is by this section shall not affect any action or MENT.—Not later than 3 years after the date our annual March for Life. God bless proceeding commenced before and pending on the date of enactment of this Act. of enactment of this Act, and every 3 years them all. Of course, God bless my (c) DEADLINE FOR REGULATIONS.—The Fed- thereafter, the Federal Communications Iowans for that journey. eral Communications Commission shall pre- Commission, after public notice and an op- Thank you very much. scribe regulations to implement the amend- portunity for comment, shall— ments made by this section not later than (A) assess the efficacy of the call authen- By Mr. THUNE (for himself and 270 days after the date of enactment of this tication framework implemented under this Mr. MARKEY): Act. section; (B) based on the assessment under subpara- S. 151. A bill to deter criminal SEC. 3. CALL AUTHENTICATION. graph (A), revise or replace the call authen- robocall violations and improve en- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tication framework under this section if the forcement of section 227(b) of the Com- (1) STIR/SHAKEN AUTHENTICATION FRAME- munications Act of 1934, and for other Commission determines it is in the public in- WORK.—The term ‘‘STIR/SHAKEN authen- terest to do so; and purposes; to the Committee on Com- tication framework’’ means the secure tele- (C) submit to the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. phone identity revisited and signature-based merce, Science, and Transportation of the Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask handling of asserted information using to- Senate and the Committee on Energy and unanimous consent that the text of the kens standards proposed by the information Commerce of the House of Representatives a and communications technology industry to bill be printed in the RECORD. report on the findings of the assessment There being no objection, the text of attach a certificate of authenticity to each under subparagraph (A) and on any actions phone to verify the source of each call. the bill was ordered to be printed in to revise or replace the call authentication (2) VOICE SERVICE.—The term ‘‘voice serv- the RECORD, as follows: framework under subparagraph (B). ice’’— (5) EXTENSION OF IMPLEMENTATION DEAD- S. 151 (A) means any service that is inter- LINE.—The Federal Communications Com- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- connected with the public switched tele- mission may extend any deadline for the im- resentatives of the United States of America in phone network and that furnishes voice com- plementation of a call authentication frame- Congress assembled, munications to an end user using resources work required under this section by 12 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. from the North American Numbering Plan or months or such further amount of time as This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Telephone any successor to the North American Num- the Commission determines necessary if the Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and bering Plan adopted by the Commission Commission determines that purchasing or Deterrence Act’’ or the ‘‘TRACED Act’’. under section 251(e)(1) of the Communica- upgrading equipment to support call authen- SEC. 2. FORFEITURE. tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 251(e)(1)); and tication would constitute a substantial hard- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 227 of the Com- (B) includes— ship for a provider or category of providers. munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 227) is (i) transmissions from a telephone fac- (c) SAFE HARBOR AND OTHER REGULA- amended— simile machine, computer, or other device to TIONS.— (1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end a telephone facsimile machine; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Communica- the following: (ii) without limitation, any service that tions Commission shall promulgate rules— ‘‘(4) CIVIL FORFEITURE.— enables real-time, two-way voice commu- (A) establishing when a provider of voice ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any person that is de- nications, including any service that re- service may block a voice call based, in termined by the Commission, in accordance quires internet protocol-compatible cus- whole or in part, on information provided by with paragraph (3) or (4) of section 503(b), to tomer premises equipment (commonly the call authentication framework under have violated any provision of this sub- known as ‘‘CPE’’) and permits out-bound subsection (b); section shall be liable to the United States calling, whether or not the service is one- (B) establishing a safe harbor for a pro- for a forfeiture penalty pursuant to section way or two-way voice over internet protocol. vider of voice service from liability for unin- 503(b)(1). The amount of the forfeiture pen- (b) AUTHENTICATION FRAMEWORK.— tended or inadvertent blocking of calls or for alty determined under this subparagraph (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (2) the unintended or inadvertent shall be determined in accordance with sub- and (3), not later than 18 months after the misidentification of the level of trust for in- paragraphs (A) through (F) of section date of enactment of this Act, the Federal dividual calls based, in whole or in part, on 503(b)(2). Communications Commission shall require a information provided by the call authentica- ‘‘(B) VIOLATION WITH INTENT.—Any person provider of voice service to implement the tion framework under subsection (b); and that is determined by the Commission, in ac- STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework in (C) establishing a process to permit a call- cordance with paragraph (3) or (4) of section the internet protocol networks of voice serv- ing party adversely affected by the informa- 503(b), to have violated this subsection with ice providers. tion provided by the call authentication the intent to cause such violation shall be (2) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Federal Commu- framework under subsection (b) to verify the liable to the United States for a forfeiture nications Commission shall not take the ac- authenticity of the calling party’s calls. penalty. The amount of the forfeiture pen- tion described in paragraph (1) if the Com- (2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In establishing the alty determined under this subparagraph mission determines that a provider of voice safe harbor under paragraph (1), the Federal shall be equal to an amount determined in service, not later than 12 months after the Communications Commission shall consider accordance with subparagraphs (A) through date of enactment of this Act— limiting the liability of a provider based on (F) of section 503(b)(2) plus an additional (A) has adopted the STIR/SHAKEN authen- the extent to which the provider— penalty not to exceed $10,000. tication framework for calls on the internet (A) blocks or identifies calls based, in ‘‘(C) RECOVERY.—Any forfeiture penalty de- protocol networks of voice service providers; whole or in part, on the information pro- termined under subparagraph (A) or (B) shall (B) has agreed voluntarily to participate vided by the call authentication framework be recoverable under section 504(a). with other providers of voice service in the under subsection (b); ‘‘(D) PROCEDURE.—No forfeiture liability STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework; (B) implemented procedures based, in shall be determined under subparagraph (A) (C) has begun to implement the STIR/ whole or in part, on the information pro- or (B) against any person unless such person SHAKEN authentication framework; and vided by the call authentication framework receives the notice required by paragraph (3) (D) will be capable of fully implementing under subsection (b); and or (4) of section 503(b). the STIR/SHAKEN authentication frame- (C) used reasonable care. ‘‘(E) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—No for- work not later than 18 months after the date (d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in feiture penalty shall be determined or im- of enactment of this Act. this section shall preclude the Federal Com- posed against any person— (3) IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.—Not later munications Commission from initiating a ‘‘(i) under subparagraph (A) if the violation than 12 months after the date of enactment rulemaking pursuant to its existing statu- charged occurred more than 1 year prior to of this Act, the Federal Communications tory authority.

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PROTECTIONS FROM SPOOFED CALLS. constitutes such a violation would assist in By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year the successful prevention and prosecution of MANCHIN, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. BALD- after the date of enactment of this Act, and such violations; and WIN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. TESTER, consistent with the call authentication (G) the extent to which, if any, Depart- Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. SHAHEEN, framework under section 3, the Federal Com- ment of Justice policies to pursue the pros- munications Commission shall initiate a ecution of violations causing economic Mr. MORAN, Mr. JONES, Mr. rulemaking to help protect a subscriber from harm, physical danger, or erosion of an in- HOEVEN, and Ms. ROSEN): receiving unwanted calls or text messages habitant’s peace of mind and sense of secu- S. 164. A bill to amend title 10, from a caller using an unauthenticated num- rity inhibits the prevention or prosecution of United States Code, to remove the pro- ber. such violations. hibition on eligibility for TRICARE (b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In promulgating (c) MEMBERS.—The interagency working Reserve Select of members of the re- rules under subsection (a), the Federal Com- group shall be composed of such representa- serve components of the Armed Forces munications Commission shall consider— tives of Federal departments and agencies as who are eligible to enroll in a health (1) the Government Accountability Office the Attorney General considers appropriate, benefits plan under chapter 89 of title report on combating the fraudulent provi- such as— 5, United States Code; to the Com- sion of misleading or inaccurate caller iden- (1) the Department of Commerce; tification required by section 503(c) of divi- (2) the Department of State; mittee on Armed Services. sion P of the Consolidated Appropriations (3) the Department of Homeland Security; Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask Act 2018 (Public Law 115–141); (4) the Federal Communications Commis- unanimous consent that the text of the (2) the best means of ensuring that a sub- sion; bill be printed in the RECORD. scriber or provider has the ability to block (5) the Federal Trade Commission; and There being no objection, the text of calls from a caller using an unauthenticated (6) the Bureau of Consumer Financial Pro- the bill was ordered to be printed in North American Numbering Plan number; tection. the RECORD, as follows: (3) the impact on the privacy of a sub- (d) NON-FEDERAL STAKEHOLDERS.—In car- S. 164 scriber from unauthenticated calls; rying out the study under subsection (a), the (4) the effectiveness in verifying the accu- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- interagency working group shall consult resentatives of the United States of America in racy of caller identification information; and with such non-Federal stakeholders as the (5) the availability and cost of providing Congress assembled, Attorney General determines have the rel- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. protection from the unwanted calls or text evant expertise, including the National Asso- messages described in subsection (a). This Act may be cited as the ‘‘TRICARE ciation of Attorneys General. Reserve Improvement Act’’. SEC. 5. INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (e) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General, in 270 days after the date of enactment of this TRICARE RESERVE SELECT OF CER- consultation with the Chairman of the Fed- Act, the interagency working group shall TAIN MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED eral Communications Commission, shall con- submit to the Committee on Commerce, RESERVE. vene an interagency working group to study Science, and Transportation of the Senate Section 1076d(a) of title 10, United States Government prosecution of violations of sec- and the Committee on Energy and Commerce Code, is amended— tion 227(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 of the House of Representatives a report on (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(1) Except (47 U.S.C. 227(b)). the findings of the study under subsection as provided in paragraph (2), a member’’ and (b) DUTIES.—In carrying out the study (a), including— inserting ‘‘A member’’; and under subsection (a), the interagency work- (1) any recommendations regarding the (2) by striking paragraph (2). ing group shall— prevention and prosecution of such viola- f (1) determine whether, and if so how, any tions; and Federal laws, including regulations, policies, (2) a description of what progress, if any, SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS and practices, or budgetary or jurisdictional relevant Federal departments and agencies constraints inhibit the prosecution of such have made in implementing the rec- violations; ommendations under paragraph (1). SENATE RESOLUTION 19—EX- (2) identify existing and potential Federal PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SEC. 6. ACCESS TO NUMBER RESOURCES. policies and programs that encourage and SENATE THAT DISQUALIFYING A (a) IN GENERAL.— improve coordination among Federal depart- NOMINEE TO FEDERAL OFFICE ments and agencies and States, and between (1) EXAMINATION OF FCC POLICIES.—Not States, in the prevention and prosecution of later than 180 days after the date of enact- ON THE BASIS OF MEMBERSHIP such violations; ment of this Act, the Federal Communica- IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (3) identify existing and potential inter- tions Commission shall commence a pro- VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTION national policies and programs that encour- ceeding to determine whether Federal Com- OF THE UNITED STATES age and improve coordination between coun- munications Commission policies regarding Mr. SASSE submitted the following access to number resources, including num- tries in the prevention and prosecution of resolution; which was considered and such violations; and ber resources for toll free and non-toll free (4) consider— telephone numbers, could be modified, in- agreed to: (A) the benefit and potential sources of ad- cluding by establishing registration and S. RES. 19 ditional resources for the Federal prevention compliance obligations, to help reduce ac- Whereas, throughout the history of the and prosecution of criminal violations of cess to numbers by potential perpetrators of United States, the religious liberty protected that section; violations of section 227(b) of the Commu- by both the First Amendment and the No Re- (B) whether to establish memoranda of un- nications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 227(b)). ligious Test Clause of the Constitution of the derstanding regarding the prevention and (2) REGULATIONS.—If the Federal Commu- United States has been at the heart of the prosecution of such violations between— nications Commission determines under American experiment; (i) the States; paragraph (1) that modifying the policies de- Whereas, in 1960, the presidential can- (ii) the States and the Federal Govern- scribed in that paragraph could help achieve didacy of John F. Kennedy was met with sig- ment; and the goal described in that paragraph, the nificant anti-Catholic bigotry; (iii) the Federal Government and a foreign Commission shall prescribe regulations to Whereas then Senator Kennedy responded government; implement those policy modifications. to the bigotry with these timeless words: (C) whether to establish a process to allow (b) AUTHORITY.—Any person who know- ‘‘For while this year it may be a Catholic States to request Federal subpoenas from ingly, through an employee, agent, officer, against whom the finger of suspicion is the Federal Communications Commission; or otherwise, directly or indirectly, by or pointed, in other years it has been, and may (D) whether extending civil enforcement through any means or device whatsoever, is someday be again, a Jew or a Quaker or a authority to the States would assist in the a party to obtaining number resources, in- Unitarian or a Baptist. . . . Today I may be successful prevention and prosecution of cluding number resources for toll free and the victim, but tomorrow it may be you, such violations; non-toll free telephone numbers, from a com- until the whole fabric of our harmonious so- (E) whether increased forfeiture and im- mon carrier regulated under title II of the ciety is ripped at a time of great national prisonment penalties are appropriate, such Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 201 et peril.’’; as extending imprisonment for such a viola- seq.), in violation of a regulation prescribed Whereas the Knights of Columbus (in this tion to a term longer than 2 years; under subsection (a) of this section, shall, preamble referred to as the ‘‘Knights’’) con- (F) whether regulation of any entity that notwithstanding section 503(b)(5) of the Com- stitute the largest Catholic fraternal service enters into a business arrangement with a munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 503(b)(5)), organization in the world; common carrier regulated under title II of be subject to a forfeiture penalty under sec- Whereas the Knights have a proud tradi- the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. tion 503 of that Act. A forfeiture penalty tion of standing against the forces of preju- 201 et seq.) for the specific purpose of car- under this subsection shall be in addition to dice and oppression, such as the Ku Klux rying, routing, or transmitting a call that any other penalty provided for by law. Klan and Nazi Germany;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.027 S16JAPT1 S278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 Whereas the Knights are founded on the maining challenges and concerns such as politicize the security and law enforcement principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and delays in finalizing the legal framework for agencies; patriotism; and the elections, delayed release of funds for the (8) encourages civil society organizations Whereas, in 2017, the Knights made more elections, security threats in the Middle Belt in Nigeria to— than $185,000,000 in charitable contributions and North East, instances of vote-buying, (A) promote the peaceful participation of and volunteered more than 75,600,000 service and incitement to violence and citizens in the electoral process and draw on hours: Now, therefore, be it disinformation; and existing inter-religious and peacebuilding Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate Whereas ensuring transparency in elec- bodies to enhance their efforts; that disqualifying a nominee to Federal of- toral preparations and building public con- (B) disseminate information about citizen- fice on the basis of membership in the fidence in the electoral process is vital for based observation findings and analysis to Knights of Columbus violates clause 3 of ar- the success of the upcoming elections in Ni- increase public knowledge and under- ticle VI of the Constitution of the United geria: Now, therefore, be it standing about the conduct of the elections; States, which establishes that Senators Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- and ‘‘shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to resentatives concurring), That the Senate— (C) continue leading important early warn- support th[e] Constitution’’ and ‘‘no reli- (1) reaffirms that the people of the United ing and response mechanisms to mitigate gious Test shall ever be required as a Quali- States will continue to stand with the people election-related violence, including moni- fication to any Office or public Trust under of Nigeria in support of peace and democ- toring efforts to incite violence or further in- the United States’’. racy; flame tensions; (2) calls on the Government of Nigeria and (9) supports efforts by the Department of f all political parties and actors to— State, including the Bureau of Conflict and SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- (A) take actions to facilitate elections that Stabilization Operations, and the United are credible, transparent, and peaceful in TION 1—CALLING FOR CREDIBLE, States Agency for International Develop- order to support the will of the people and ment (USAID) to assist election-related TRANSPARENT, AND SAFE ELEC- advance the consolidation of democracy and TIONS IN NIGERIA, AND FOR preparation in Nigeria, including through the stability of the broader region; programs focused on conflict mitigation; and OTHER PURPOSES (B) condemn in the strongest terms the use (10) calls on the United States Government of speech that incites to violence, and refrain and other international partners, especially Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. from any rhetoric or action that seeks to de- election-focused nongovernmental organiza- ISAKSON, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CARDIN, and monize or delegitimize opponents, sow divi- tions, to— Mr. COONS) submitted the following sion among Nigerians, or otherwise inflame (A) continue to support efforts by the Gov- concurrent resolution; which was re- tensions; ernment of Nigeria to address the remaining (C) seek to resolve any disputes over re- ferred to the Committee on Foreign electoral preparation challenges and identify sults peacefully, including through the legal Relations: gaps in which additional resources or diplo- system as necessary; and S. CON. RES. 1 matic engagement could make important (D) respect the impartiality of the Inde- contributions to the conduct of the elec- Whereas it is in the national interest of pendent National Electoral Commission; tions; and the United States to maintain a strong bilat- (3) calls on the Government of Nigeria to— eral relationship with a politically stable, (A) refrain from deploying security forces (B) support civil society organizations and democratic, and economically sound Nigeria in a partisan manner; media organizations working towards trans- that can play a leadership role in the region (B) ensure that security services maintain parency and accountability in the use of and the continent more broadly; the highest level of professionalism and im- state resources around the election period. Whereas Nigeria has presidential elections partiality in facilitating the electoral proc- f scheduled for February 16, 2019, and guber- ess, enable accredited observers and journal- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND natorial and National Assembly elections ists to perform their work, and protect the scheduled for March 2, 2019; right of citizens to exercise their votes free- PROPOSED Whereas credible elections could further ly; SA 1. Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. VAN consolidate democratic gains achieved in Ni- (C) move expeditiously to finalize the pro- HOLLEN) submitted an amendment intended geria over the last two decades since the posed reforms to the legal framework for the to be proposed by him to the joint resolution transition from military to civilian demo- 2019 elections; and S.J . Res. 2, disapproving the President’s pro- cratic rule; (D) enforce laws against election malfea- posal to take an action relating to the appli- Whereas a 2017 survey conducted by sance, including vote buying, and ensure cation of certain sanctions with respect to Afrobarometer found that 72 percent of Nige- equal and robust application through such the Russian Federation; which was ordered rians agreed that democratic elections are measures as the establishment of the Elec- to lie on the table. the best means of choosing their country’s toral Offenses Commission and Tribunal; SA 2. Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. VAN leaders, thus indicating that the country’s (4) urges all Nigerians to fully and peace- HOLLEN, and Mr. WARNER) submitted an citizens are deeply committed to democracy; fully engage in the electoral process, insist amendment intended to be proposed by him Whereas collaboration between civil soci- on full enfranchisement, reject inflam- to the bill S. 109, to prohibit taxpayer funded ety actors and the international community matory or divisive rhetoric or actions, and abortions; which was ordered to lie on the was a key factor that contributed to success- seek to resolve any disputes over results table. ful elections in 2015; through the legal system; SA 3. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. JOHNSON Whereas successive elections in Nigeria (5) calls upon the Independent National (for himself and Mr. PETERS)) proposed an have featured varying degrees of violence; Electoral Commission to sustain confidence amendment to the bill H.R. 251, to extend by Whereas there have been deeply concerning and trust in its management of the electoral 15 months the Chemical Facility Anti-Ter- instances of incitement to violence in Nige- process by— rorism Standards Program of the Depart- ria by members of both the ruling coalition (A) taking concrete measures to combat ment of Homeland Security, and for other and the opposition inciting supporters to vote buying through voter education cam- purposes. ethnic violence as a means by which to gain paigns, enforcement of laws against voter in- SA 4. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. JOHNSON electoral advantage, intimidate electoral ri- ducement, and a nationwide ban on cell (for himself and Mr. PETERS)) proposed an vals, or suppress voter turnout; phones in the voting cubicle; amendment to the bill H.R. 251, supra. Whereas, during the Ekiti and Osun guber- (B) releasing specimen ballots well in ad- f natorial elections in July 2018 and Sep- vance of Election Day so that civil society tember 2018, respectively, there were con- and other electoral stakeholders can conduct TEXT OF AMENDMENTS cerning incidents in which some elements of sufficient education to orient voters; Mr. KAINE (for himself and Mr. Nigeria’s security agencies displayed par- (C) making adequate arrangements to en- SA 1. tisanship and a lack of objectivity, which sure the participation in the election of in- VAN HOLLEN) submitted an amendment risks escalating tensions within the country; ternally displaced persons (IDPs); and intended to be proposed by him to the Whereas Nigeria’s Independent National (D) taking steps to clean the voter roll and joint resolution S.J. Res. 2, dis- Electoral Commission (INEC) has improved ensure timely production and distribution of approving the President’s proposal to the voting process, notably through the in- the Permanent Voter Card to new voters; take an action relating to the applica- troduction of continuous voter registration, (6) encourages political parties in Nigeria tion of certain sanctions with respect the adoption of simultaneous accreditation to adhere to and enforce existing codes of to the Russian Federation; which was and voting, improvements to the secrecy of conduct that commit parties to democratic ordered to lie on the table; as follows: the ballot, and the advancement of smart electoral standards regarding campaign use card reader technology; of resources, engagement of voters, peaceful At the end, add the following: Whereas the statement of the September resolution of disputes, and acceptance of SEC. 2. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019. 2018 Joint National Democratic Institute/ verified and credible results; (a) The provisions of the following meas- International Republican Institute Pre-Elec- (7) condemns any efforts on the part of any ures of the 116th Congress are hereby enacted tion Assessment Mission to Nigeria cited re- politicians or political parties in Nigeria to into law:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.036 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S279 (1) H.R. 21, as passed by the House of Rep- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND ate proceed to the immediate consider- resentatives on January 3, 2019. TRANSPORTATION ation of Calendar No. 8, H.R. 251. (2) H.J. Res. 1, as passed by the House of The Committee on Commerce, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Representatives on January 3, 2019. Science, and Transportation is author- clerk will report the bill by title. (b) In publishing this Act in slip form and ized to meet during the session of the The bill clerk read as follows: in the United States Statutes at Large pur- Senate on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, suant to section 112 of title 1, United States A bill (H.R. 251) to extend by two years the Code, the Archivist of the United States at 10 a.m., to conduct an Executive Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards shall include after the date of approval at Session. Program of the Department of Homeland Se- the end appendixes setting forth the texts of COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC curity, and for other purposes. the measures referred to in subsection (a) of WORKS There being no objection, the Senate this section and the text of any other meas- The Committee on Environment and proceeded to consider the bill. ure enacted into law by reference by reason Public Works is authorized to meet Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous of the enactment of this Act. during the session of the Senate on consent that the Johnson amendment Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at 10 a.m., at the desk be considered and agreed Mr. KAINE (for himself, Mr. SA 2. to conduct a hearing on the nomina- to, the bill, as amended, be considered VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. WARNER) sub- tion of Andrew Wheeler, of Virginia, to read a third time and passed, the John- mitted an amendment intended to be be Administrator of the Environmental son title amendment be agreed to, and proposed by him to the bill S. 109, to Protection Agency. that the motions to reconsider be con- prohibit taxpayer funded abortions; COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY sidered made and laid upon the table. which was ordered to lie on the table; The Committee on the Judiciary is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as follows: authorized to meet during the session objection, it is so ordered. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- of the Senate on Wednesday, January The amendment (No. 3) was agreed to lowing: 16, 2019, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing as follows: SEC. ll. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR on the nomination of William Pelham (Purpose: To extend by 15 months the Chem- 2019. Barr, of Virginia, to be Attorney Gen- ical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (a) The provisions of the following meas- Program of the Department of Homeland ures of the 116th Congress are hereby enacted eral, Department of Justice. Security) into law: SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (1) H.R. 21, as passed by the House of Rep- The Select Committee on Intel- On page 2, line 7, striking ‘‘6 years’’ and in- resentatives on January 3, 2019. ligence is authorized to meet during sert ‘‘5 years and 3 months’’. (2) H. J. Res. 1, as passed by the House of the session of the Senate on Wednes- The amendment was ordered to be Representatives on January 3, 2019. day, January 16, 2019, at 10 a.m., to engrossed and the bill to be read a (b) In publishing this Act in slip form and conduct a closed briefing. third time. in the United States Statutes at Large pur- SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING The bill was read the third time. suant to section 112 of title 1, United States The bill (H.R. 251), as amended, was Code, the Archivist of the United States The Special Committee on Aging is authorized to meet during the session passed. shall include after the date of approval at The amendment (No. 4) was agreed to the end appendixes setting forth the texts of of the Senate on Wednesday, January the measures referred to in subsection (a) of 16, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hear- as follows: this section and the text of any other meas- ing entitled ‘‘Fighting Elder Fraud: (Purpose: To amend the title) ure enacted into law by reference by reason Progress Made, Work to be Done’’. Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to of the enactment of this Act. extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility f Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the SA 3. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. JOHN- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Department of Homeland Security, and for SON (for himself and Mr. PETERS)) pro- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask other purposes.’’. posed an amendment to the bill H.R. unanimous consent that my intern, f 251, to extend by 15 months the Chem- Celine Wolff, have privileges of the ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, ical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards floor for the remainder of the day. JANUARY 17, 2019 Program of the Department of Home- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without land Security, and for other purposes; objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I as follows: ask unanimous consent that when the f Senate completes its business today, it On page 2, line 7, striking ‘‘6 years’’ and in- sert ‘‘5 years and 3 months’’. APPOINTMENTS adjourn until 4 p.m. Thursday, January The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 17; further, that following the prayer SA 4. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. JOHN- Chair, on behalf of the Democratic and pledge, the morning hour be SON (for himself and Mr. PETERS)) pro- Leader, pursuant to the provisions of deemed expired, the Journal of pro- posed an amendment to the bill H.R. Public Law 99–93, as amended by Public ceedings be approved to date, the time 251, to extend by 15 months the Chem- Law 99–151, appoints the following Sen- for the two leaders be reserved for their ical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards ators as members of the United States use later in the day and morning busi- Program of the Department of Home- Senate Caucus on International Nar- ness be closed; further, following leader land Security, and for other purposes; cotics Control The Honorable DIANNE remarks, the Senate resume consider- as follows: FEINSTEIN of California (Vice Chair- ation on the motion to proceed to S. Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to man); The Honorable SHELDON WHITE- 109; finally, notwithstanding the provi- extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility HOUSE of Rhode Island; The Honorable sions of rule XXII, there be 30 minutes Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the JACKY ROSEN of Nevada. of debate equally divided between the Department of Homeland Security, and for The Chair announces, on behalf of two leaders or their designees, and other purposes.’’. the Majority Leader, pursuant to the upon the use or yielding back of that f provisions of Public Law 100–458, sec. time, the Senate vote on the motion to 114(b)(2)(c), the appointment of the fol- invoke cloture on the motion to pro- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO lowing individual to serve as a member ceed to S. 109. MEET of the Board of Trustees of the John C. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Stennis Center for Public Service objection, it is so ordered. have 5 requests for committees to meet Training and Development for a six- f during today’s session of the Senate. year term: Thomas Daffron of Maine. ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT They have the approval of the Majority f and Minority leaders. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TER- there is no further business to come be- 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- RORISM STANDARDS PROGRAM fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- ate, the following committees are au- EXTENSION ACT sent that it stand adjourned under the thorized to meet during today’s session Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I previous order following the remarks of of the Senate: ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Senator MERKLEY.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA6.033 S16JAPT1 S280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tages has anything to do with the bat- duty, and that is not what this Cham- objection, it is so ordered. tle over the border. So why not release ber should be about. It is not a proud The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- six of these hostages? Why not end the moment to have such dysfunction in ator from Oregon. Trump-McConnell shutdown and re- the heart of the Senate. f lease six of the seven hostages and on I am reminded of the historical ref- the seventh do a continuing resolution GOVERNMENT FUNDING erence: ‘‘While Nero fiddles, Rome so we can continue debating the issues burns.’’ It is a reference to the year Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, the at stake while putting people back to A.D. 64, when Rome burned to the most important words of our Constitu- work. That is a pretty good idea. ground. The historian Suetonius tion are the first three: ‘‘We the Peo- Here is the genius of the idea, which records that Nero was responsible for ple.’’ Those three words, written in big, is, these are bills that already have the fire, and he watched it from a bold, beautiful script, convey the mis- support in the Senate. If we were to tower while playing an instrument and sion of our Constitution. We are a na- look at that support, we would find it singing about the destruction of a dif- tion, as Abraham Lincoln opined, ‘‘of was substantial when these bills came ferent place—the destruction of Troy. the people, by the people, and for the through in a bipartisan fashion under a Here we sit today with our leader- people.’’ That was the mission. Republican-led Senate. You have the ship’s fiddling while our Nation suffers, Our Constitution also lays out how Republican endorsement from here and while our leadership watches from afar our Founding Fathers intended to be a you have the Democratic endorsement from the tower, playing some fiddle for nation of, by, and for the people to be from the House. That is the making of its amusement, instead of taking ac- governed by coequal branches, with the a path forward. tion here on the floor of the Senate. branch carrying the weight of policy Yet we need to remind the Members While the Republican Senate leader- development being Congress: the how our Constitution is constructed. ship fiddles, our farmers aren’t getting House, and the Senate. The Executive Article I section 7 says in an abbre- the funds or assistance they need to is to have quite a different role in exe- viated format: ‘‘If he approve he shall get through the winter to prepare for cuting the laws. Judiciary has yet an- sign it, but if not he shall return it, the next season because the Depart- other role in weighing whether the with his Objections.’’ Then it goes back ment of Agriculture is closed for busi- laws are in accordance with the param- to the House and Senate, whichever ness. eters of the Constitution—the prin- body first initiated it. ‘‘ . . . and if ap- While the Republican leadership of ciples of the Constitution. proved by two-thirds . . . it shall be- So there we are, the branch of gov- this Chamber fiddles, firefighters come a Law.’’ whom we ask to risk their lives in ernment—the Senate and the House— Let’s recognize that the vision of our fighting massive infernos in our Na- with the power of the purse, with the Constitution was not for us to sit on tion’s forests are missing out on crit- responsibility for laying out the gov- some chair or bench somewhere wait- ical training and preparation time for erning vision and rules for our Nation. ing for someone far down Pennsylvania the next fire season. In addition, the Yet, one-quarter of our government Avenue to tell us what to do. That is work being done to thin the forests, to goes unfunded for a fourth week. Why not fulfilling our job. The President is make the forests more fire resistant, is is this Chamber not full of Senators? supposed to implement the laws we suspended. The work getting the fuel Why are we not debating funding bills? pass—the vision we adopt—not for us off the forest floors to make them more Why is there not a bill before the Sen- to sit here doing nothing, waiting for fire resistant is suspended. The pre- ate right now? It is because the rhythm the man in the Oval Office to tell us he scription burns being done to make the of the floor in this Chamber is guided has some message from on high on forests more fire resistant are can- by the majority leader. The majority what we are supposed to do. No, that is celed. Yet this is the time they have to leader refuses to put the bill on the not the vision of our Constitution. happen. While the leadership fiddles, it floor so we can go about our work, put- It is disturbing that a responsibility is setting the stage for more savage ting the government back in business we all signed on to—we took our oath forest fires to wreak havoc on the and ending this shutdown. of office—is being neglected in this Western States in the United States in The majority leader has refused to Chamber at this moment, when so the summer to come. have the Senate fulfill its responsi- many Americans are suffering as a re- bility and, indeed, has said: ‘‘ . . . will sult. While the Republican leadership of not take up any proposal that does not Those funding bills that I was speak- this Chamber fiddles, 100,000 low-in- have a real chance of . . . getting a ing of and that partisan support, how come tenants are at risk because there Presidential signature.’’ strong it was—the Agriculture bill, In- is no staffer in place at Housing and In the Constitution, we have the abil- terior, Financial Services, General Urban Development to renew the 1,100 ity to set law without a Presidential Government, Transportation, Housing, affordable housing contracts that ex- signature. It is certainly not a waste of and Urban Development. Those passed pired last month. time to be here debating proposals for this floor just a few weeks ago on a 92- While the leadership fiddles, small, funding the government. In fact, this is to-6 vote. How much more bipartisan rural economies, like that of Lakeview, a complete abdication of our responsi- does it get? OR, are stuck in limbo and are unable bility. It is an abdication at a time The State and Foreign Operations to move forward on critical projects. when 800,000 American families have a bill passed out of the Republican-led According to the South Central Oregon mother or father who is not getting Appropriations Committee 31 to 0. The Economic Development District’s di- paid, when many more thousands of Commerce, Justice, and Science spend- rector, they are working at trying to contractors are not getting paid. Mil- ing bill passed 30 to 1 in our spending give a loan to a small business in lions of Americans are seeking govern- committee. Homeland Security passed Lakeview, but they need EPA staff ap- ment services and finding there is no out 26 to 5. proval to be able to use the grant fund- one to answer their phone call or their So these have a powerful imprint of ing for an environmental assessment letter or process their online applica- overwhelming bipartisan support in before they can borrow funds to buy a tion, whether for an FAA mortgage, this Chamber, and yet we sit here building. So they are up the creek whether for an agricultural grant or afraid to take action and lay out the while the Republican leadership fid- loan for the next farming season, vision we have a responsibility to lay dles. whether it is any of a host of hundreds out. The real victims in this misguided of roles the government plays in facili- I hope every Member will say back standoff are the hundreds of thousands tating the commerce and life of this home that they invite the feedback of of Federal workers who aren’t being Nation. their constituents; that they will hold paid and the contractors who might President Trump and the Senate ma- townhalls because then they will hear never be paid. Let’s listen to them. jority are holding seven funding bills what I hear, which is that is an absurd- What do they have to say about this? hostage. Hostage-taking is not the ity. It is an irresponsibility. It is a fail- Are they writing and saying: ‘‘Love wisest move. Only one of these hos- ure of leadership. It is a neglect of this dysfunction in the Senate. Love

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:28 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.066 S16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S281 the failure of leadership. Love the in- out pay, is an in-home provider with three middle-class family hostage to rich competence. Love the fact that nobody teenaged children of her own. I cannot ask men’s antics.’’ is working here to solve the problem’’? her to go without pay as she too needs to Air traffic controllers are essential No, that is not what they are saying. continue keeping her family financially sta- to the safety of our air traffic across Erin, a furloughed Forest Service em- ble. this country. I received a stack of ployee of Sandy, OR, writes that both She writes: handwritten letters last week—old- she and her husband are Forest Service There are very few expenses in my life that fashioned, ink on paper, all kinds of employees who have been furloughed in can go without money: food, daycare, gas to paper, all colors of pens. They were the Mt. Hood National Forest, and they get to work, car insurance to drive legally, a handwritten by Oregon air traffic con- phone required for my job to contact me in trollers who have been absolutely in- are terrified about their personal fi- an emergency, medical expenses. Both of my nances. kids have been sick during this furlough and censed with what is going on. Being an Erin writes: have had to see the doctor to get medication. air traffic controller is an unbelievably I have two boys that I will still have to After 26 days without pay, these bills con- tough job. Air traffic controllers are continue to pay daycare for so I do not lose tinue to require cash to pay, and I continue responsible for thousands of lives at their spot. That’s $1,400 a month alone. to wonder how much longer I should keep any given moment. They have to be on She went on to write: coming to work or when I should look for an- their game 100 percent of the time. It other job. We have to be smart on how we balance can’t be 99.5 or a plane is going to our finances because the cost of living is Linnea from Roseburg, OR, writes: crash on you that day. These folks are going up, but our salaries have not been in- The unrepentant hostage holding of peo- working without pay. It is inflicting creased besides a minor cost-of-living adjust- ple’s wages is cruel and shows just how re- stress and anxiety on people who ment last year. So I am very worried what a moved the Trump administration is from the should have their absolute, full atten- long shutdown means for my family and my American people. I live in a single-income tion solely on the job of making sure coworkers. household in which the only breadwinner is a no plane hits another. Erin and her husband have every government employee, my mother. This James Ferguson, of Forest Grove, right to be worried about what is in the means that we went through the holidays writes: future for her family. They are suf- not knowing when the next paycheck was going to come. We still don’t know. If the shutdown lasts any longer, I will lose fering the effects of this shutdown my health insurance and will no longer be through no fault of their own. Britt, a furloughed IRS worker who able to pay for my 1-year-old son’s physical Steven, of southeast Portland, was proud of his government service therapy, potentially adding additional writes: and called it his small way of partici- months to correct his spine and neck muscle problems. I am writing as a constituent, residing in pating in our democracy, writes: southeast Portland, and as a furloughed Fed- My savings is small and will not last This is another example of the pain. eral employee. I do not in any way support through an extended shutdown. I have al- Here is a parent who feels the medical President Trump’s efforts to build a wall ready applied for unemployment insurance affliction of his child is going to be ac- along our southern border. The proposed wall compensation, but that process takes several centuated by the actions of the Repub- is unneeded. It would be a wantonly wasteful weeks before I actually receive any money. I lican leadership in the Senate and use of taxpayer money. It would be environ- have never had to file for unemployment be- President Trump in the Oval Office. mentally destructive, and it would further fore, and it’s quite unsettling that I am James isn’t complaining that he needs forced to resort to government aid. the inhumane disregard of the rights of those to go shopping for new clothes or that seeking asylum. Like so many other Oregonians in a he wants to check out a new car. He is Steven is a Federal worker who is State that is 20-percent National For- worried about getting medical care for not being paid, and he doesn’t support est, Brien, of Pendleton, OR, writes: his infant child. He is worried about his this shutdown. As a United States Forest Service em- infant child’s recovery and of his im- Julie, the wife of a firefighter in ployee, I am waiting for relocation reim- provement being stalled or damaged by Redmond, OR, wrote last week that her bursement on a current move. I used most of this callous, inhumane shutdown. husband ‘‘isn’t able to work because of my savings to move duty stations 2 months Trevor Stokes, of Hillsboro, OR, and ago, and with the current furlough, I cannot the government shutdown.’’ In just his wife are veterans of the U.S. Navy. over a week, they are supposed to hire afford to miss a pay period even if I will get it in the end. I am currently paying interest They certainly are no strangers to sac- all of their seasonal firefighters for the on my move that was to be covered by the rificing for their country. summer. If they can’t work, the hiring Forest Service. If the furlough lasts longer In fact, in his letter, Trevor writes: will get delayed or not happen, which than January 13, it will be extremely dif- Over the past few weeks, during the shut- will put communities at serious risk ficult to avoid late payment charges on utili- down, I have worked both Christmas and this summer from wilderness fires. ties, mortgage, and other bills. Don’t hold New Year’s as well as their eves. I was not This risk for this coming summer is me and my middle-class family hostage to able to spend time with my family, which is very real in our State of Oregon. rich men’s antics. a necessary sacrifice. Julie writes: That is exactly what is happening Then he writes: In no way is it OK to let the government with a President who is so far removed Now our financial future is uncertain due shut down. . . . Don’t participate in holding from the reality of ordinary people, to a potentially long unpaid period. I’ve had our own country hostage. with a President who worked with the to withdraw from mutual funds just to cover monthly financial obligations. My family Dr. Genevieve Grady, of Sheridan, leadership of this body in the Senate to and the families of my air traffic colleagues OR, wrote: approve a series of spending bills that have suffered from the sudden loss of income. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is we passed by a vast bipartisan major- Please end the shutdown. working at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in ity but who then changed his mind and We ask so much of these people. We Sheridan, OR. I am also a single mom with withdrew his support after they were ask long hours and missed holidays in two children under the age of 5. As an essen- passed. The President switched his po- tial Federal employee, I am required to con- the name of protecting us as travelers. sition after the bills went through the Shouldn’t we also be looking out for tinue to work without being paid. As a li- Senate. The President bragged about censed psychologist, I could cultivate out- them in their time of need? side work with Agency permission to supple- owning this shutdown. He didn’t have 1 Why don’t we reopen the Department ment my income. However, I am unable to do second of worry about the plight of an of Transportation and make sure our this due to having to continue working full ordinary American who was struggling air traffic controllers start getting time. Given that I am a single mother of two to pay his bills. paid? All of these individuals are say- small children, I must provide care for my From his ivory tower, his skyscraper ing: Do your job. Do your job. Do your children during all other hours of the day. In in Florida, and his club—and, oh, he is job. Senate leadership, do your job. order to maintain a roof over my and my still happy with his golf courses—he Put the bills that have passed the children’s heads, I have had to contact my has no idea of the pain this is inflicting Federal student loan company to seek relief. Senate already back on the floor so Unfortunately, they cannot alter my student on people. If someone explains it to that we can send them to the Oval Of- loan status any earlier than February 6. My him, he doesn’t care. That says a lot fice. Let us do our job. daycare provider, who watched my children about the failure of leadership. As this This Trump-McConnell shutdown, so that I may continue going to work with- writer said, ‘‘Don’t hold me and my this inaction of the Senate, abdicating

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:57 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G16JA6.067 S16JAPT1 S282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 16, 2019 its responsibility—isn’t that exactly Thereupon, the Senate, at 6:35 p.m., BANK OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 20, 2023, VICE SEAN ROBERT MULVANEY, TERM parallel to Nero fiddling while Rome adjourned until Thursday, January 17, EXPIRED. burned? That fire here in America is 2019, at 4 p.m. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION touching the lives of so many. There f ANN MARIE BUERKLE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A COMMIS- are 800,000 workers without pay. Thou- SIONER OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMIS- NOMINATIONS SION FOR A TERM OF SEVEN YEARS FROM OCTOBER 27, sands more are contractors. Millions of 2018. (REAPPOINTMENT) Americans are caught in limbo in the Executive nominations received by ANN MARIE BUERKLE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE CHAIRMAN the Senate: OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, VICE midst of an important transaction—ap- ELLIOT F. KAYE. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE plying for an agricultural loan, trying METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS to get a mortgage, signing up for help MINDY BRASHEARS, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNDER SEC- AUTHORITY from the Small Business Administra- RETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD SAFETY, VICE ELISABETH ANN HAGEN, RESIGNED. ALAN E. COBB, OF KANSAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE tion to launch their business, getting NAOMI C. EARP, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLITAN WASH- their paperwork processed in one of SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, VICE JOE LEONARD, JR. INGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING SCOTT HUTCHINS, OF INDIANA, TO BE UNDER SEC- NOVEMBER 22, 2023, VICE WILLIAM SHAW MCDERMOTT, 1,000 different ways, and here, the lead- RETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, TERM EXPIRED. AND ECONOMICS, VICE CATHERINE E. WOTEKI. ership fiddles while the American pub- AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY lic suffers. It is wrong. RICK A. DEARBORN, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE A DIRECTOR It may not be comfortable to have a WILLIAM BOOKLESS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE PRINCIPAL OF THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECU- FIVE YEARS, VICE JEFFREY R. MORELAND, TERM EX- debate on the spending bills. It may RITY ADMINISTRATION, VICE MADELYN R. CREEDON. PIRED. not be comfortable to vote on these DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION bills. It may not be sweet to support or VERONICA DAIGLE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT DIANA FURCHTGOTT–ROTH, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN oppose a particular amendment, but do SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE FREDERICK VOLLRATH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. (NEW PO- you know what is worse? What is worse RESIGNED. SITION) is doing nothing. DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY That is what this Chamber is doing JOSEPH BRUCE HAMILTON, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEM- LANE GENATOWSKI, OF NEW YORK, TO BE DIRECTOR OF right now. It is doing nothing, despite BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY THE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY–ENERGY, BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2022, VICE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, VICE ELLEN DUDLEY WIL- our responsibility to millions of Ameri- DANIEL J. SANTOS, TERM EXPIRED. LIAMS. cans to act. Let’s change that. Let’s DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS change it now. THOMAS MCCAFFERY, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN AS- JOSEPH RYAN GRUTERS, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A DIREC- I understand that the majority is SISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE JONATHAN TOR OF THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM WOODSON, RESIGNED. going on a retreat. Instead of going on OF FIVE YEARS, VICE ALBERT DICLEMENTE, TERM EX- DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD PIRED. a retreat to play the fiddle, how about CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING you be here on the floor and put these JESSIE HILL ROBERSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY JANICE MIRIAM HELLREICH, OF HAWAII, TO BE A MEM- bills on the floor? Let’s get all 100 Sen- BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2023. (RE- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORA- ators on the floor to actually talk to APPOINTMENT) TION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING LISA VICKERS, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DE- JANUARY 31, 2024, VICE HOWARD ABEL HUSOCK, TERM EX- each other, to actually wrestle with FENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD FOR A PIRED. TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2021, VICE JOSEPH BRUCE the issues, to actually make our argu- HAMILTON, TERM EXPIRED. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ments, and to actually take the votes DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN HEIDI R. KING, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR instead of going off somewhere to DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINIS- TRATION, VICE MARK R. ROSEKIND. party. That is just wrong. SETH DANIEL APPLETON, OF MISSOURI, TO BE AN AS- I encourage the majority leader to SISTANT SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL- CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING OPMENT, VICE KATHERINE M. O’REGAN. read the letter that was sent to him ROBERT A. MANDELL, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER EXPORT–IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION today from the freshmen from the FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING JAN- House of Representatives down the SPENCER BACHUS III, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A MEMBER UARY 31, 2022, VICE BRENT FRANKLIN NELSEN, TERM EX- OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT–IMPORT PIRED. hall. The freshmen haven’t been here BANK OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING DON MUNCE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE long enough to become cynical. They JANUARY 20, 2023, VICE PATRICIA M. LOUI, TERM EX- BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUB- PIRED. haven’t become trapped in the partisan LIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2024, VICE LORETTA CHERYL SUTLIFF, TERM EXPIRED. boundaries and warfare that seem to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ensnare so much of this Chamber and THELMA DRAKE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE FEDERAL TRAN- SIT ADMINISTRATOR, VICE PETER M. ROGOFF, RE- BARRY LEE MYERS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNDER the Chamber across the way. No, they SIGNED. SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR OCEANS AND ATMOS- are here, fresh from other occupations DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PHERE, VICE KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN, RESIGNED. and other responsibilities, still full of DINO FALASCHETTI, OF MONTANA, TO BE DIRECTOR, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING common sense and the passion to do OFFICE OF FINANCIAL RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF THE BRUCE M. RAMER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER what is right for the American people. TREASURY, FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS, VICE RICHARD B. OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION BERNER, RESIGNED. FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING JAN- So let’s listen to them. NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION UARY 31, 2024. (REAPPOINTMENT) Today they sent a letter to Majority RODNEY HOOD, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A MEMBER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD Leader MCCONNELL, which I read on the OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION MICHELLE A. SCHULTZ, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 2, 2023, VICE RICH- MEMBER OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD floor earlier today, and they said: Put ARD T. METSGER, TERM EXPIRED. the bills on the floor, put the spending FOR THE TERM OF FIVE YEARS. (NEW POSITION) DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS bills on the floor—the bills that have DEVELOPMENT already passed here in the Republican- LEON A. WESTMORELAND, OF GEORGIA, TO BE A DIREC- ROBERT HUNTER KURTZ, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- TOR OF THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM led Senate or that passed overwhelm- SISTANT SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL- OF FIVE YEARS. (NEW POSITION) OPMENT, VICE SANDRA BROOKS HENRIQUEZ, RESIGNED. ingly by the Republican-led Appropria- METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE tions Committee, endorsed by the AUTHORITY JEFFREY NADANER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- Democratic House. Put them on the WILLIAM SHAW MCDERMOTT, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO ANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, VICE DAVID W. MILLS, BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE floor and act. RETIRED. METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY Let’s listen to the freshmen down the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 30, 2024, VICE NINA MITCHELL hall. They are reminding us that we WELLS, TERM EXPIRED. BIMAL PATEL, OF GEORGIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- have a responsibility to act, and let’s RETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE CHRISTOPHER CAMP- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BELL, RESIGNED. do so immediately. RITA BARANWAL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AN AS- Thank you. EXPORT–IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES SISTANT SECRETARY OF ENERGY (NUCLEAR ENERGY), VICE PETER BRUCE LYONS, RESIGNED. JUDITH DELZOPPO PRYOR, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER f OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT–IMPORT DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BANK OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 4 P.M. JANUARY 20, 2021, VICE LARRY W. WALTHER, TERM EX- SUSAN COMBS, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- PIRED. RETARY OF THE INTERIOR, VICE RHEA S. SUH, RE- TOMORROW KIMBERLY A. REED, OF WEST VIRGINIA, TO BE PRESI- SIGNED. DENT OF THE EXPORT–IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 20, 2021, VICE the previous order, the Senate stands FRED P. HOCHBERG, RESIGNED. WILLIAM COOPER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE GENERAL CLAUDIA SLACIK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, VICE STE- adjourned until 4 p.m. tomorrow. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT–IMPORT VEN CROLEY, RESIGNED.

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CHRISTOPHER FALL, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, VICE CHERRY ANN MURRAY. IRVING BAILEY, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE IN- ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION MINA , OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ADMIN- VESTMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DE- ISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTER- AIMEE KATHRYN JORJANI, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE CEMBER 17, 2021, VICE MATTHEW MAXWELL TAYLOR KEN- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE JONATHAN NICHOLAS CHAIRMAN OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC NEDY, TERM EXPIRED. STIVERS. PRESERVATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2021, MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION VICE MILFORD WAYNE DONALDSON, TERM EXPIRED. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALEXANDER CRENSHAW, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEM- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MILLENNIUM R. CLARKE COOPER, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE (POLITICAL–MILITARY AFFAIRS), JOHN FLEMING, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE ASSISTANT SEC- CHALLENGE CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF THREE VICE PUNEET TALWAR, RESIGNED. RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, YEARS, VICE MARK GREEN, TERM EXPIRED. VICE ROY K. J. WILLIAMS. OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY LOUIS DEJOY, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A MEMBER STATES AND CANADA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVERSEAS PRI- JOHN L. RYDER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE A MEMBER OF VATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIR- JANE L. CORWIN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMISSIONER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY ING DECEMBER 17, 2020, VICE JAMES M. DEMERS, TERM ON THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE INTER- AUTHORITY FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 18, 2021, VICE MI- EXPIRED. NATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND CHAEL MCWHERTER, TERM EXPIRED. CANADA, VICE LANA POLLACK. MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GEORGE M. MARCUS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER DEPARTMENT OF STATE PETER C. WRIGHT, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE ASSISTANT AD- OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MILLENNIUM MINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE, ENVIRON- EDWARD F. CRAWFORD, OF OHIO, TO BE AMBASSADOR CHALLENGE CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF THREE MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE MATHY EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE YEARS, VICE MORTON H. HALPERIN, TERM EXPIRED. STANISLAUS. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO IRELAND. SUSAN M. MCCUE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF ROBERT A. DESTRO, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MILLENNIUM CHAL- SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN LENGE CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS. (RE- RIGHTS, AND LABOR, VICE TOMASZ P. MALINOWSKI. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A APPOINTMENT) JEFFREY L. EBERHARDT, OF WISCONSIN, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, VICE ALAN L. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR NU- COHEN, TERM EXPIRED. DEVELOPMENT CLEAR NONPROLIFERATION, WITH THE RANK OF AMBAS- JASON J. FICHTNER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SADOR. TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY RICHARD C. PARKER, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE AN DAVID T. FISCHER, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AMBASSADOR BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, VICE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE LANHEE J. CHEN, TERM EXPIRED. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE T. CHARLES COOPER, RESIGNED. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF MO- FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND ROCCO. OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION MICHAEL J. FITZPATRICK, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER JAMES B. LOCKHART III, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL CHRISTOPHER P. VINCZE, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE MINISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR A TERM OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OVER- DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES FOUR YEARS, VICE CHARLES P. BLAHOUS III, TERM EX- SEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR. PIRED. EXPIRING DECEMBER 17, 2019, VICE TODD A. FISHER, KENNETH S. GEORGE, OF TEXAS, TO BE AMBASSADOR TERM EXPIRED. EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE FEDERAL OLD–AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ORIENTAL REPUB- TRUST FUND LIC OF URUGUAY. JOHN P. ABIZAID, OF NEVADA, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- JAMES S. GILMORE, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE U.S. REP- JAMES B. LOCKHART III, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED RESENTATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARA- AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, WITH THE RANK OF AM- OLD–AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND AND BIA. BASSADOR. THE FEDERAL DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR STEPHEN AKARD, OF INDIANA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF BRETT P. GIROIR, OF TEXAS, TO BE REPRESENTATIVE A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE CHARLES P. BLAHOUS III, THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS, WITH THE RANK OF OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF TERM EXPIRED. AMBASSADOR, VICE GENTRY O. SMITH, RESIGNED. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, VICE THOMAS FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL FRIEDEN. JEFFREY ROSS GUNTER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AM- TRUST FUND DEVELOPMENT BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF JAMES B. LOCKHART III, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A JOHN BARSA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT AD- ICELAND. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR KENNETH A. HOWERY, OF TEXAS, TO BE AMBASSADOR SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE MARCELA EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE CHARLES P. ESCOBARI. BLAHOUS III, TERM EXPIRED. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF SWE- DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEN. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PAMELA BATES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE REPRESENTATIVE TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY DAVID FABIAN BLACK, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE DEP- OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ORGANIZA- UTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT, DARRELL E. ISSA, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2019, VICE CAROLYN W. WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR. THE TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VICE COLVIN, TERM EXPIRED. MARSHALL BILLINGSLEA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN LEOCADIA IRINE ZAK. DAVID FABIAN BLACK, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE DEP- UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (CIVILIAN SECURITY, DE- UTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR A TERM MOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS), VICE SARAH SEWALL, DEPARTMENT OF STATE EXPIRING JANUARY 19, 2025. (REAPPOINTMENT) RESIGNED. RONALD DOUGLAS JOHNSON, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AM- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LYNDA BLANCHARD, OF ALABAMA, TO BE AMBAS- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF ELIZABETH DARLING, OF TEXAS, TO BE COMMISSIONER THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ON CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF SLOVENIA. EL SALVADOR. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, VICE RAFAEL J. LOPEZ. DOUG MANCHESTER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AMBAS- INTER–AMERICAN FOUNDATION SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE COMMON- KIMBERLY BREIER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF WEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER–AMERICAN MICHAEL J. DESMOND, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE CHIEF LANA J. MARKS, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 20, 2020, COUNSEL FOR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED VICE ADOLFO A. FRANCO, TERM EXPIRED. AN ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL IN THE DEPARTMENT STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRI- OF THE TREASURY, VICE WILLIAM J. WILKINS. UNITED NATIONS CA. MICHAEL FAULKENDER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN AS- RONALD MORTENSEN, OF UTAH, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE KAREN ANDREW P. BREMBERG, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE REP- SECRETARY OF STATE (POPULATION, REFUGEES, AND DYNAN. RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO MIGRATION), VICE ANNE CLAIRE RICHARD. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER INTER- W. PATRICK MURPHY, OF VERMONT, A CAREER MEM- NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GENEVA, WITH THE RANK BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- COMMISSION OF AMBASSADOR. ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- AMY KARPEL, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE A MEMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMIS- OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA. SION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING BRIAN J. BULATAO, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN UNDER SEC- JUNE 16, 2020, VICE F. SCOTT KIEFF, RESIGNED. RETARY OF STATE (MANAGEMENT), VICE PATRICK BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FRANCIS KENNEDY. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE KATE MARIE BYRNES, OF FLORIDA, A CAREER MEMBER MICHAEL PACK, OF MARYLAND, TO BE CHIEF EXECU- OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– TIVE OFFICER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOV- JEFFREY KESSLER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND ERNORS FOR THE TERM OF THREE YEARS. (NEW POSI- SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, VICE PAUL PIQUADO, RE- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TION) SIGNED. TO THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA. DEPARTMENT OF STATE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION JOHN RAKOLTA, JR., OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AMBAS- ANDREW M. SAUL, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMIS- SEAN CAIRNCROSS, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE CHIEF EXEC- SIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIRING SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF UTIVE OFFICER, MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORA- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE UNITED ARAB JANUARY 19, 2019, VICE MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, RESIGNED. TION, VICE DANA J. HYDE. ANDREW M. SAUL, OF NEW YORK, TO BE COMMIS- EMIRATES. SIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE TERM EXPIRING DEPARTMENT OF STATE LEANDRO RIZZUTO, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE AMBAS- JANUARY 19, 2025. (REAPPOINTMENT) SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF JOSEPH CELLA, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BARBADOS, AND TO UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED SERVE CONCURRENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COM- COMMISSION STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI, AND TO PENSATION AS AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND SERVE CONCURRENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COM- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RANDOLPH J. STAYIN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER PENSATION AS AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND TO THE FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, SAINT OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COM- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LUCIA, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE COMMONWEALTH MISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 16, 2026, VICE MER- TO THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI, THE REPUBLIC OF OF DOMINICA, GRENADA, AND SAINT VINCENT AND THE EDITH M. BROADBENT, TERM EXPIRED. NAURU, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, AND TUVALU. GRENADINES.

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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW MARK ROSEN, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE UNITED STATES HUMANITIES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONE- MICHELLE ITCZAK, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF MARCO M. RAJKOVICH, JR., OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A TARY FUND FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS, VICE THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EX- MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH MARGRETHE LUNDSAGER, RESIGNED. PIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2020, VICE IRVIN M. MAYFIELD, JR., REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIR- DEPARTMENT OF STATE TERM EXPIRED. ING AUGUST 30, 2024, VICE ROBERT F. COHEN, JR., TERM PHYLLIS KAMINSKY, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEMBER OF EXPIRED. DANIEL N. ROSENBLUM, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE, TO BE TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2020, VICE ADELE LOGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY ALEXANDER, TERM EXPIRED. CHERYL MARIE STANTON, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION ADMINISTRATOR OF THE WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DE- OF UZBEKISTAN. PARTMENT OF LABOR, VICE DAVID WEIL, RESIGNED. DAVID SCHENKER, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE AN ASSIST- ABIGAIL L. KUZMA, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF ANT SECRETARY OF STATE (NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS), THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW VICE ANNE W. PATTERSON, RESIGNED. CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2019, VICE COMMISSION CHARLES NORMAN WILTSE KECKLER, RESIGNED. INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED ARTHUR R. TRAYNOR III, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- ABIGAIL L. KUZMA, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER OF STATES AND CANADA BIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIR- CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2022. (RE- ROBERT C. SISSON, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE COMMIS- ING AUGUST 30, 2022, VICE PATRICK K. NAKAMURA, TERM APPOINTMENT) SIONER ON THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE EXPIRED. INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES JOHN G. LEVI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE AND CANADA, VICE DERETH BRITT GLANCE. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES COR- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020. (RE- DEPARTMENT OF STATE APPOINTMENT) RON A. BLOOM, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- DAVID STILWELL, OF HAWAII, TO BE AN ASSISTANT NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE PIRING DECEMBER 8, 2020, VICE MICKEY D. BARNETT, SECRETARY OF STATE (EAST ASIAN AND PACIFIC AF- HUMANITIES TERM EXPIRED. FAIRS), VICE DANIEL R. RUSSEL. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PEACE CORPS BARBARA COLEEN LONG, OF MISSOURI, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A WILLIAM BRYAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2022, VICE DEEPA GUPTA, ALAN R. SWENDIMAN, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE RETARY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT TERM EXPIRED. DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE PEACE CORPS, VICE CARLOS OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE L. REGINALD BROTHERS, J. TORRES. LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION JR., RESIGNED. DEPARTMENT OF STATE JOHN G. MALCOLM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DONALD R. TAPIA, OF ARIZONA, TO BE AMBASSADOR JULIA AKINS CLARK, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE OF THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE JULY 13, 2020, VICE MARTHA L. MINOW, TERM EXPIRED. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO JAMAICA. TERM OF SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2021, VICE FRANK X. NEUNER, JR., OF LOUISIANA, TO BE A MEM- KIP TOM, OF INDIANA, FOR THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR ANNE MARIE WAGNER, TERM EXPIRED. DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE AS U.S. REPRESENTA- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERV- TIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES FOR FOOD AND ICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2019, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AGRICULTURE. VICE SHARON L. BROWNE, RESIGNED. CHRISTINE J. TORETTI, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AM- FRANK X. NEUNER, JR., OF LOUISIANA, TO BE A MEM- JOSEPH V. CUFFARI, OF ARIZONA, TO BE INSPECTOR BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERV- GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2022. JOHN ROTH. MALTA. (REAPPOINTMENT) UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE MATTHEW H. TUELLER, OF UTAH, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ROBERT M. DUNCAN, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A GOV- COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND SERVICE ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2025. (REAPPOINTMENT) TO THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ. HEATHER REYNOLDS, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM EX- DENNIS DEAN KIRK, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF STATES AND CANADA PIRING SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, VICE DEAN A. REUTER, TERM EXPIRED. THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE LANCE V. YOHE, OF NORTH DAKOTA, TO BE COMMIS- TERM OF SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2023, VICE SIONER ON THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION SUSAN TSUI GRUNDMANN, TERM EXPIRED. DENNIS DEAN KIRK, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHAIRMAN OF INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, UNITED STATES GLORIA VALENCIA–WEBER, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A AND CANADA, VICE RICHARD M. MOY. THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD, VICE SUSAN MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL TSUI GRUNDMANN. DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020. (REAPPOINTMENT) UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ADRIAN ZUCKERMAN, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE AMBAS- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE ROMAN MARTINEZ IV, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A GOVERNOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ROMANIA. HUMANITIES OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2024, VICE JAMES C. MILLER III, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE CARLETON VARNEY, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE A TERM EXPIRED. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR HUMANITIES MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2022, VICE PAUL W. KATHE HICKS ALBRECHT, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A HODES, TERM EXPIRED. ANDREW F. MAUNZ, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMAN- JEAN M. YARBROUGH, OF MAINE, TO BE A MEMBER OF MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE TERM OF ITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2024, VICE THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2025, VICE MARK A. BRUCE R. SIEVERS, TERM EXPIRED. TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE MARTHA WAG- ROBBINS, TERM EXPIRED. NER WEINBERG, TERM EXPIRED. PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW GORDON HARTOGENSIS, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE DI- COMMISSION CALVIN R. TUCKER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A GOV- RECTOR OF THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORA- ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TION FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE W. THOMAS WILLIAM I. ALTHEN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2023, VICE CAROLYN L. REEDER, JR., RESIGNED. THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COM- GALLAGHER, TERM EXPIRED. NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE MISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING AUGUST DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY HUMANITIES 30, 2024. (REAPPOINTMENT) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RONALD D. VITIELLO, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE AN ASSIST- CHARLES WICKSER BANTA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A ANT SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE SARAH MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR WILLIAM BEACH, OF KANSAS, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF R. SALDANA. A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2022, VICE MARIA LABOR STATISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, FOR A OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ROSARIO JACKSON, TERM EXPIRED. TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE ERICA LYNN GROSHEN, KEEGAN F. CALLANAN, OF VERMONT, TO BE A MEMBER TERM EXPIRED. INTELLIGENCE OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2024, VICE MANFREDI NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE WILLIAM R. EVANINA, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE DI- PICCOLOMINI, RESIGNED. HUMANITIES RECTOR OF THE NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND DAVID ARMAND DEKEYSER, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A SECURITY CENTER. (NEW POSITION) MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMAN- MARY ANNE CARTER, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE CHAIR- PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT ITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2020, VICE PERSON OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS DAWN HO DELBANCO, TERM EXPIRED. FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE R. JANE CHU, RE- BOARD SIGNED. LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION ADITYA BAMZAI, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION THE PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD ROBERT J. GREY, JR., OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING JANUARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEGAL SERVICES JANET DHILLON, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER 29, 2020, VICE ELISEBETH COLLINS COOK, RESIGNING. CORPORATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 13, 2020. (RE- OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMIS- APPOINTMENT) SION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2022, VICE JENNY R. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE YANG, TERM EXPIRING. SHANNON LEE GOESSLING, OF FLORIDA, TO BE DIREC- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE SHARON FAST GUSTAFSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE GEN- TOR OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE, DE- ERAL COUNSEL OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPOR- HUMANITIES PARTMENT OF JUSTICE, VICE SUSAN B. CARBON. TUNITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE KIM R. HOLMES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE P. DAVID LOPEZ, RESIGNED. PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE PAULA BARKER DUFFY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BOARD TERM EXPIRED. JOHN LOWRY III, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE ASSISTANT SEC- TRAVIS LEBLANC, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER OF CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY RETARY OF LABOR FOR VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND THE PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 29, 2022, VICE JAMES XA- SERVICE TRAINING, VICE MICHAEL HERMAN MICHAUD. SCOTT A. MUGNO, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AN AS- VIER DEMPSEY, TERM EXPIRED. VICTORIA ANN HUGHES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER SISTANT SECRETARY OF LABOR, VICE DAVID MORRIS MI- UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION CHAELS. FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM JOHN P. PALLASCH, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE AN ASSIST- VIRGIL MADDEN, OF INDIANA, TO BE A COMMISSIONER EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2021. (REAPPOINTMENT) ANT SECRETARY OF LABOR, VICE PORTIA Y. WU. OF THE UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION FOR A

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TERM OF SIX YEARS, VICE PATRICIA CUSHWA, TERM EX- PIRING APRIL 30, 2023, VICE MATTHEW S. PETERSEN, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PIRED. TERM EXPIRED. DAVID CHRISTIAN TRYON, OF OHIO, TO BE CHIEF COUN- GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION SEL FOR ADVOCACY, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- ROBERT C. TAPELLA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIRECTOR OF TION, VICE DARRYL L. DEPRIEST, RESIGNED. JAMES E. TRAINOR III, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE, VICE DAVITA THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FOR A TERM EX- VANCE–COOKS.

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IN RECOGNITION OF STEPHEN P. become the 2018 Class 6A Division II Texas Though Jessie Anderson’s total rushing MARKO, PAST GRAND KNIGHT State High School Football Champions. yards was not his high this year, he showed OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS As the Lobos’ fight song attests, the team once again how incredibly valuable he is to COUNCIL 302 was determined to ‘‘circle in and hit them this championship team. His two touchdowns hard’’ when facing the tangle with the Beau- on two punishing runs showed him to be a HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT mont West Brook Bruins, culminating in a weapon that is anything but secret. In fact, his thrilling 35–34 victory for the Wolf Pack in OF PENNSYLVANIA second touchdown was the final and go-ahead front of a spectacular throng numbering more score of the game. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 48,000 strong, a big majority of which The Lobo defense showed the huge crowd Wednesday, January 16, 2019 were apparently loyal Lobos fans. at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington that both Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise The down-to-the-wire fight was the culmina- sides of the ball deserved to be State today to congratulate Stephen P. Marko, who tion of a perfect 16–0 season for the Lobos, Champs. Tyshawn Taylor made 11 brutal will be honored by the Knights of Columbus and was even more gratifying since the Lobos tackles, including pairing with a crashing hit by Council 302 during their 121st Anniversary had faced West Brook in the playoffs for three Ja’Vontae Writt, creating a final Bruin drive- celebration on Saturday, January 26, 2019. straight years. This was the first opportunity, stop because of its recovery by Micheal Martin Stephen is the immediate past Grand Knight however, for the two teams to grapple for the with 1:02 left in the game. of Wilkes-Barre Council 302. state trophy. The Defensive Most Valuable Player was This represented the first top tier title oppor- Stephen was born on February 25, 1971 to Jephaniah Lister with a team-high 12 tackles. tunity for the Lobos after decades of near the late Stephen J. Marko and the former Jo- Yet another defensive standout was Isiah misses and close calls, providing passionate anne Dezinski. He is a graduate of James M. Rodgers who had 10 tackles and one broken fans a long season to bask in the momentum Coughlin High School Class of 1989. He con- up pass. Of course the play of Robert Pierce and a history making trip to capture state wide tinued his education at Luzerne County Com- and Jaylon Allen have to be mentioned as bragging rights. they both participated in an important sack. munity College, where he studied Electronics Though the Lobos were down at halftime 28 As many college and pro teams have and Laser Electro Optics Technology. Stephen to 20, they certainly were not out because of learned, a team must have a good kicker to is a veteran of the United States Army Re- their heart, their talent, their coaching and be of championship caliber which is exactly serve and was deployed with the 365th Engi- their community support. This was a Longview what the Lobos have in J.K. Martin, who neering Company C during Operation Desert team that simply refused to stay down, and re- kicked a fourth quarter 28-yard field goal, and Storm in 1991. He is currently employed at fused to lose. Tobyhanna Army Depot as an Electronics Me- And the Lobos earned those bragging rights four times prevented any runback at all with chanic. in spectacular fashion, coming from behind in touchbacks in the end zone. He also showed Stephen joined Knights of Columbus Coun- the closing minutes of the fourth quarter to se- college quality in averaging 44 yards on his cil 302 in 2012. He served as Warden and cure a fantastic win. Trailing Beaumont West two punts. Deputy Grand Knight of the Council and was Brook 34–29 with 8:17 left in the 4th quarter, Proving who had the better offense not only elected to the role of Grand Knight in 2016. Quarterback Haynes King’s outstanding pass- with the score, Longview had 569 yards of Following his two-year tenure as Grand ing pushed the Lobos offense to West Brook’s total offense compared to 493 by West Brook. Knight, he now serves as the treasurer for the red zone. Stalwart running back Jessie Ander- After the Lobo go-ahead score in the 4th council. He is also a member and Pilot of the son then punched through to the end zone, quarter, West Brook Bruins took the Lobo kick Bishop Hafey 4th Degree Assembly. giving the Lobos a 35–34 lead with 4:42 left in off and began their drive to try to retake the Stephen married the former Jacqueline the game. The Lobos were ahead by one, but lead. But that is when the crushing blow cre- Cromack of Wilkes-Barre on November 25, played the odds and went for two points in ated the fumble Martin recovered. Even then 2000. They are active members of Exaltation case West Brook tried a field goal. Though the the game was not on ice until a first down was of the Holy Cross Church in Hanover Town- extra two-point conversion was unsuccessful, made by a long run by Keilyn Williams to cre- ship. They are step-parent and parent, respec- the two were unneeded because of the way ate a first and goal with only 2:08 to play, but tively, to four children: Abigail, Alison, Kerry the Lobo defense, yet again, rose to the occa- Longview showed its grace in victory by taking Anne, and Richard. sion and crushed the Bruins’ comeback at- a knee until the clock ran out and the Lobos’ It is an honor to celebrate Stephen as he is tempt along with their hopes for victory. stellar win was secure. recognized as Past Grand Knight. May he No question Beaumont West Brook de- It is an esteemed honor to pay tribute to the continue to serve the Knights of Columbus served to be in the State Championship, had members of the 2018 state championship and his community with commitment and dedi- an absolutely fabulous team, and played a Longview Lobos team: Otarvio Buchanan, cation. stellar game. But the Longview Lobos proved Jephaniah Lister, Kybrien Jackson-Jamerson, f they had everything a fan could want in an un- Ja’vontae Writt, Ty’monyahe Abney, Jessie beatable football team. They made Longview, Anderson, Cedric Hopkins, Dylan Davis, Jacob HONORING THE LONGVIEW HIGH Gregg County, and all East Texas swell with Johnson, Daquavion Randall, Jy’christon Bax- SCHOOL LOBOS, 2018 CLASS 6A pride. ter, Haynes King, Marqualon Haynes, Kamden DIVISION II TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL The game’s Offensive Most Valuable Player Perry, Jayden Williams, Jecoby Jackson, Jor- FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS was Lobo quarterback Haynes King who was dan Malone, Spiro Mijalis, Da’kiemion 16-of-27 for 423 passing yards. He connected Mumphrey, Datravious Nelson, Micheal Martin, HON. LOUIE GOHMERT on two touchdown passes and rushed for a Markevion Haynes, J.K. Martin, Tyree Hale, OF TEXAS touchdown as part of his 65 rushing yards. Kameron Sublett, Keith Halton, Dalton Serrato, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kamden Perry secured a Class 6A state Kaden Kearbey, Jacobie Bowman, Keilyn Wil- championship game record of 8 catches for liams, Patrick Webb, Cameron Wilson, Jakobe Wednesday, January 16, 2019 218 yards including a 77-yard touchdown Ross, Isiah Rodgers, Jaharious Jones, Jamien Mr. GOHMERT. Madam Speaker, it may catch. Perry’s amazing reception record was Horne, Dezmond Armstrong, Reginald Hutch- have taken eighty-one years, but the joined by Kaden Kearbey’s great catches that ins, De’leon Jones, Tainique Taylor, Aisaiah doggedness and passion that fueled the city of added another 87 yards, which included a Taylor, Charlie Templeton, Shannon Jackson, Longview, Texas, to harness the great oil touchdown on a 40-yard catch. Kevin Jones, Robert Vinson, Tyshawn Taylor, boom and a state championship title in 1937 Kyas Moore, who also has another year to De’cameron Thomas, Kaden Meredith, has once again proven undauntable—resulting play with the Lobos, caught a breathtaking Jacorey Valentine, Lavayvian Godlock, in the Longview High School Lobos capturing pass that took Longview 54 yards down the Davyon Mitchell, Laqualon Hale, Asiyas Hall, the top rung in Texas high school athletics to field on their 4th quarter go-ahead drive. Alex Zulueta, Hunter Jones, Coy Sanders,

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Superintendent and Church Clerk at Rosehill Polk, Syre Moore, Kaleb Snoddy, Jahkamian Randy’s labor career began when he joined before moving her membership to the Fourth Carr, Daniel Mancha, Devin Brooks, Bailey the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers Street Missionary Baptist Church in 1957. Her Smith, Xabier Evans, Isaiah George, Joaquin Union and Local 85 (Bakers 85) at the Perfec- first pastor at Fourth Street was the late Rev- Tovar, Leundrae Craven, Brady Miller, Kevon tion Macaroni factory in Fresno. Randy was erend Henry Harris. Mrs. Collier paved the Green, Brian Bell, Jacob Warner, Marcus Wil- elected as the first shop steward in the history way for others as she was the first Church liams, Alessandro Lazalde, Marcus Harry, of the factory when he was just 20 years old. Secretary at Fourth Street. She was a natural Gavin Roberts, Jhy’mhriyon Gay, Jamie His efficiency and passion to succeed earned and gifted leader as she served in a variety of Jones, Connor Cox, Parker Cox, Cedric Smith, him a position on the union bargaining team. leadership positions at Fourth Street to include Daniel Warner, Lakeithan Duffey, Jonathan While on the bargaining team, Randy showed the Deacon’s Wives (she served as Chair- Tutt, Logan Washburn, Eliyjah Cox, Elijah strong work ethic and was offered a job with person for two terms), PICCM Community Byrd, Malik Miller, Da’qwaylen Reed, Tavion the union and joined the executive board of Leader in Zebulon Community, Women’s Day Sterling, Trevor Ford, David Parks, Kaylon the Central Labor Council (CLC). Speaker, 1961, Chairperson of Program and Allen, Damykal Mcmillan, Anthony Parker, After being on the executive board of the Pastoral Relations Committee, and was the Jakeilan Howard, Quintele Jackson, Kyas CLC for 15 years, Randy ran for Secretary- Roast and Toast Honoree in 1996. Moore, Trevor N. Tamplin, Miguel Maldonado, Treasurer (CEO) and won with the support Mrs. Collier was the epitome of a great wife Daze Wallace, Kenterias Parker, Asriel Jones, from his allies in UFCW 1288 and SEIU 752. and mother. She married the late Deacon Austin Pencheon, Jorge Rebollar, Samuel Randy took on the position when the CLC was Samuel Lee Collier on April 26, 1950. God Mijalis, Jhailon Braden, Asontte Smith, Aiden struggling financially and he successfully re- blessed this union for 34 years until Deacon Diaz, Jaydyn James-Rollins, Michael vamped the organization. Randy got CLC out Collier’s untimely death on May 27, 1984. Six Mavhunga, Antonio Onofre, Sawyer Goram- of debt by affiliating dozens of new unions and children were born to this union to include two Welch, Joe Jones, Kiyaus Ingram, Owen brokering deals to save money and build polit- sets of twins: Bernice Collier Collins, Bernard Kuenemann, Spencer Powell, Jonathon Davis, ical capacity. Today, the CLC stands as one Collier (deceased), Agnes Collier Averett, Jared Reese, Carlos Vazquez, Jordan Wal- of the best funded labor councils in California. Samuel Lee Collier, Jr., Michelle Collier lace, and Jaylon Allen. One of Randy’s proudest accomplishments McClain, and Michael Collier. Fred Rogers The Lobos are a perfect representation of was the creation of the CLC Partnership, once said that, ‘‘It’s not so much what you what can be accomplished when a team pos- which provides employment readiness serv- have in life that matters, It’s what we do with sesses both perseverance and discipline, ices to workers across Fresno. The joint ef- what we have.’’ Mrs. Collier did a lot for others combined with motivation, guidance, and re- forts of CLC, Propath and Regenerate Cali- with what she had. In addition to her own chil- solve from an experienced and proficient fornia Innovation has assisted numerous peo- dren, she served as a mother figure to her sib- coaching staff. Among those individuals com- ple in finding gainful employment. In an act of lings and countless others she found in need mitted to ‘‘Making A Difference: One Student kindness and true leadership, Randy gave his of guidance and a helping hand. At A Time’’ are: Superintendent Dr. James salary for the hours worked in the partnership Former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Wilcox; Assistant Superintendent Secondary to hire additional staff at the CLC. once said that, ‘‘Service is the rent that we Education James Brewer, Athletic Director/ In appreciation of his years of hard work, pay for the space that we occupy here on this Head Football Coach John King; Assistant Randy was recognized as Labor Leader of the earth.’’ Mrs. Collier paid her rent and she paid Athletic Director Johnny Hamilton; Football Year by the CLC in 1992 and 2017. He was it well. She served in a variety of community Staff consisting of Oscar Wilson, Chris Vallery, the only labor leader to ever receive this honor organizations to include: Electric City Chapter Jon Writt, C.J. Lottinger, David Ashley, Casey twice. 482 of the Order of the Eastern Stars (Worthy Pearce, Randy Huffstickler, Scott Hartt, Chris Randy was preceded in death by his loving Matron), Spencer High Alumni (Class of Lashley, Brandon Bonds, Trevor Murphy, Brad partner Sharon Hodson. He leaves behind his 1943), Muscogee County Board of Elections Faulkner, Tracy Carpenter, Jalen Claiborne, sister Judy, daughters Maria and Tracey, nu- (Voting Precinct Manager); and she traveled to Robert Hanna, Cade Carnett; Athletic Trainers merous grandchildren, great grandchildren and various state conventions to further her knowl- Deirdre Scotter, Jessica Hill, Kristin Croley; as many friends. edge of the voting process. She was also an well as Band Director Tommy Moore, Viewette Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join entrepreneur and a photographer. Her profes- Director Deborah Mcgowan, and Cheerleader me in honoring the life and achievements of sional career took her to the Medical Center, Sponsor Heather Gee. my friend Randy Ghan. Randy leaves a legacy the Area Mental Health Clinic, and the Enrich- It is with great pride that I join with the citi- of advocacy and selflessness to improve the ment Services Program. Her benevolence ex- zens of Longview, as well as the entire First lives of so many in the Valley. He will be tended throughout the community and she District of Texas, in congratulating the Long- missed dearly by those who had the pleasure often used her influence and networking to view Lobos on their State Football Champion- of knowing him. help others to find gainful employment. ship. This is an outstanding accomplishment, f Madam Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, and may God continue to bless these young along with the more than 730,000 constituents people, along with their families, friends and IN MEMORY OF MRS. JOHNNIE LEE of the Second Congressional District of Geor- neighbors in Longview. BROWN COLLIER gia, salute and honor the life of Mrs. Johnnie f Lee Brown Collier. I ask my colleagues in the HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. House of Representatives to join us in extend- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF OF GEORGIA ing our deepest condolences to Mrs. Collier’s RANDY GHAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family during this time of bereavement. We Wednesday, January 16, 2019 pray that they will be consoled and comforted HON. JIM COSTA by an abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I days, weeks and months ahead. rise today to honor a dedicated woman of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f God, great wife, steadfast mother, and friend Wednesday, January 16, 2019 of longstanding, Mrs. Johnnie Lee Brown Col- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lier. Sadly, Mrs. Collier passed away on De- celebrate the life of my longtime friend Mr. cember 27, 2018. Her funeral service was HON. BILL HUIZENGA Randy Ghan, who passed away on December held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. OF MICHIGAN 7, 2018 at the age of 67. Randy will be re- at the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES membered as a dedicated and committed in Columbus, Georgia. labor leader and advocate for worker rights in Mrs. Johnnie Lee Brown Collier was born on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 the Central Valley. Randy worked tirelessly to October 22, 1926, in Columbus, Georgia to Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise ratify the Central Labor Council, creating one the union of Cleola Daniel Brown and John today regarding missed votes due to a funeral. of the strongest labor councils in California. Brown, Sr. She gave her life to Christ and was Had I been present for roll call vote number

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Had I been present for roll dedication to the Central Valley. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 call vote number 32, On Motion to Suspend Joel was born in San Diego, California. He the Rules and Pass H. Res. 41, Rejecting served four years in the United States Navy Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, today, I rec- White nationalism and White supremacy, I before graduating from California State Univer- ognize the Center for Prevention of Abuse would have voted yea. Had I been present for sity, Fullerton, where he obtained a Bachelor (CFPA), in Peoria, Illinois, and their vital serv- roll call vote number 33, On Motion to Sus- of Arts in Communications. Joel began his ca- ices offered to Illinois communities. As we rec- pend the Rules and Pass H.R. 135, Federal reer in agriculture with the Fresh Produce ognize Human Trafficking and National Slav- Employee Antidiscrimination Act, I would have Council in Los Angeles. He eventually was re- ery Prevention Month, it is important we also voted yea. cruited to work in the Central Valley’s agri- commemorate organizations, like CFPA, across the nation that work relentlessly to f culture industry, joining California Citrus Mu- tual as Executive Officer in 1982. For over 30 combat the growing humanitarian crisis of IN HONOR OF ERIC LANDIS years, Joel has been on the forefront of var- human trafficking. ious issues affecting the produce, citrus, and Started in 1975 as a single rape crisis hot- HON. ANDY BARR agriculture industries. As a result, he was ap- line, CFPA has grown to a highly respected statewide organization with a dynamic and ef- OF KENTUCKY pointed President of California Citrus Mutual, overseeing association’s 2,200 members. fective leadership team. Along with human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joel has demonstrated a significant level of trafficking services, CFPA is the only organiza- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 involvement in the community through his ca- tion in Illinois that provides domestic violence, Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor reer. He is Vice-Chair of the United States Cit- sexual abuse and assault, and adult protective Eric Landis, who is stepping down as my Sen- rus Science Council. Joel has also been ap- services under one roof. Last year, CFPA pro- ior Defense and Homeland Security Advisor to pointed to four terms on USDA’s Agricultural vided comprehensive care to seventeen vic- take on a new role with the Federal Bureau of Technical Advisory Committee for Trade, and tims of labor and sex trafficking. Additionally, Investigation. Eric serves our nation proudly in 2015 he was selected by his colleagues to CFPA provides a safe place to escape and re- as a member of the Kentucky Air National be chairman of the committee. In addition, ceive the necessary care to those being ex- Guard. In 2010, he was deployed to Europe in Joel is the founding Chairman for the Agri- ploited for sex and labor purposes. support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and to Business Presidents’ Council, a member of While Central and Southern Illinois may not Iraq for a 10 month tour in support of Oper- the University of California President’s Advi- be major hubs for human trafficking, CFPA ation New Dawn. On behalf of a grateful na- sory Commission on Agriculture and Natural has helped residents of small and rural com- tion, I thank him for his service and patriotism. Resources and serves on the Executive Com- munities across the state recognize the seri- I first became acquainted with Eric Landis mittee for the Citrus Health Response Pro- ousness of this hidden crime occurring in our when we worked together in the administration gram. back yards. In 2018, CFPA conducted forty- of Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher. Eric later Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues eight hours of training for law enforcement, took the Constitutional Law Courses I taught in the U.S. House of Representatives join me first responders, and medical providers. CFPA at the University of Kentucky. He subsequently in recognizing Mr. Joel Nelsen, recipient of the has continued to work tirelessly to raise worked on my congressional campaign, and Distinguished Citizen Award from the Sequoia awareness by training community members after I was elected to Congress in 2012, Eric Council of the Boy Scouts of America. I ask and providing the necessary resources so traf- moved to Washington D.C. and became a cru- that you join me in wishing Joel and his family ficking crimes can be effectively reported. cial member of my staff. He understands continued success and prosperity. The state of Illinois has benefitted greatly issues that are important to the people of Ken- f from the efforts and resources provided by CFPA. I extend my sincere appreciation to the tucky’s Sixth District, particularly matters deal- IN HONOR OF DR. JOHN TANAKA’S ing with national security, our military, and vet- leadership team and volunteer staff at the RETIREMENT FROM THE UNI- Center for Prevention of Abuse for their con- erans’ affairs. Eric’s patriotism shines through VERSITY OF WYOMING every day and his love of country is evident to tinued work raising awareness and helping victims of human trafficking. all who meet him. HON. LIZ CHENEY Eric Landis brought infectious enthusiasm f OF WYOMING and unwavering optimism to his daily work. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONSTITUENTS AFFECTED BY THE treated each of my constituents with the ut- GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN most respect and was able to diffuse any con- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 tentious situation. Eric’s dedication to the peo- Ms. CHENEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today HON. KATHY CASTOR ple of Kentucky’s Sixth District is unparalleled to extend my congratulations to University of OF FLORIDA and unwavering. He leaves a lasting legacy as Wyoming professor Dr. John Tanaka on his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a servant leader. retirement. I am honored to call Eric Landis a loyal and Dr. Tanaka has dedicated his life to re- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 trusted friend. I wish him all the best as he searching range and land management prac- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam Speaker, leaves to take on a new opportunity. I thank tices that improve and restore lands and the House will vote again today to immediately Eric Landis for his friendship, his tireless work ranches throughout the West. Dr. Tanaka has reopen the U.S. government and end Presi- on behalf of the people of the Sixth District, received multiple state and federal research dent Trump’s government shutdown. It is and his outstanding service to our country. grants and has made major contributions to unwananted and wrong to force our Coast f improving sustainable range management Guard, our Customs and Border, TSA officers, practices. After nearly 40 years of dedication air traffic controllers and others to work with- HONORING JOEL NELSEN FOR HIS to range management and rangeland science, out getting paid. I have heard from many CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CEN- Dr. Tanaka will be retiring and will have the Tampa area government public servants, con- TRAL VALLEY opportunity to relax and enjoy all that Wyo- tractors and their family members who have ming has to offer. shared with me how the shutdown is affecting HON. JIM COSTA The University of Wyoming and the many them. OF CALIFORNIA ranchers and landowners who have benefitted One of my Tampa neighbors who runs a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from his pioneering research are incredibly small business in her retirement years to help grateful for Dr. Tanaka’s years of service. support her son with mental disabilities ad- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Again, Madam Speaker, I would like to extend vised me that ‘‘[As a] tax preparer—I cannot Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to my congratulations to Dr. Tanaka on his long get responses from the IRS that affect [my] cli- commemorate the achievements of Mr. Joel career and his retirement. ents.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JA8.006 E16JAPT1 E54 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 16, 2019 Another neighbor who hoped to retire by HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. IN HONOR OF THE 50TH WEDDING years end is also running out of hope says, GENE W. KALLSEN ANNIVERSARY OF ALFREDO AND ‘‘We are told there is no more funding after GUILLERMINA HERNA´ NDEZ January 18 for the courts, and our colleagues HON. JIM COSTA in the U.S. Attorney’s office failed to be paid OF CALIFORNIA [today], although they stay on the job pros- HON. J. LUIS CORREA ecuting criminals.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Another wrote to me after learning about Wednesday, January 16, 2019 OF CALIFORNIA what his own customers are going through: ‘‘I Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was touched by [the story of] a young woman recognize the career of Dr. Gene W. Kallsen, who I gave an estimate to. She is engaged to on the occasion of his retirement as Emer- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 a young man who works for the Federal Bu- gency Faculty and Clinical Professor of Emer- reau of Prisons. As she explained it, he is re- Mr. CORREA. Madam Speaker, I rise to gency Medicine at UCSF, Fresno and Com- quired to work without being paid, as they try commemorate the 50th wedding anniversary munity Regional Medical Center’s Emergency to begin their lives together.’’ of Alfredo and Guillermina Herna´ndez. Department. Dr. Kallsen served his last shift Another neighbor is not a government em- as an emergency physician on December 28, Alfredo and Guillermina were married De- ployee, but is still affected by the shutdown: 2018. This is the culmination of a medical ca- cember 18, 1968, in Me´xico Distrito Federal. ‘‘My wife and I are in the process of starting While still residing in Mexico, they had three a new business and are dependent on an reer spanning over 40 years in emergency medicine in Fresno. Under his exemplary lead- children: Veronica, Jose´ Alfredo and David SBA loan,’’ he wrote me. ‘‘We’ve spent Alejandro. months looking for a location in this very tight ership, Dr. Kallsen has achieved success commercial real estate market and finally through innovative thinking and integrity. Alfredo and Guillermina immigrated with found one. We don’t want to lose the oppor- Dr. Kallsen, a native of Minnesota, attended their children to the United States on Sep- tunity to secure the location, start our new the University of Minnesota Medical School tember 29, 1979. They settled in Santa Ana, business and begin hiring employees just be- and completed his undergraduate studies at California, where they became productive cause the president makes demands that our the University of Minnesota College of Liberal members of their community, never taking for representative legislature and our voters do Arts. Dr. Kallsen received his residency train- granted the opportunities our great country not agree with.’’ ing at the University of California, San Fran- has provided them. cisco—Fresno and competing an internship at Still another: ‘‘I am extremely upset about For 30 years until he retired, Alfredo worked this government shutdown. I am a private con- the University of Washington Affiliate/ Harborview Medical Center. for Miniondas, a Spanish newspaper based tractor working on a government contract. I out of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Herna´ndez has Dr. Kallsen first began his career as an have been unemployed for weeks because of been a small business owner in Santa Ana emergency medical resident at UCSF Fresno, this. I can’t pay my bills.’’ since 1987. Their hard work and dedication where he maintained stable relationships with Our TSA officers, Customs officers and air bettered not only their lives, but the lives of staff and patients. His strong work ethic and traffic controllers at Tampa International Air- their children, grand-children and the genera- dedication to helping people earned him a po- port are outstanding. TSA Officer Luis Men- tions of children who will follow in their foot- sition as a faculty member, and eventually as doza advised me that ‘‘I’ve been with TSA for steps. 12 years. I have experienced previous shut- Chief and Medical Director for the program. downs and close calls, but I really feel that During the program’s 43-year history, UCSF Their eldest daughter, Veronica, has been this one is going to be a tough one to get Fresno’s emergency program has graduated employed with the Santa Ana Unified School through. The officers in Tampa are trying to more than 300 residents. Dr. Kallsen’s time at District for 28 years, and is married to hang in there because as they shared, ‘We do UCSF Fresno can be characterized by his Ladislao Guillen. believe in the Oath we took to protect the fly- compassion and willingness to go the extra Their son, Jose´ Alfredo, who has been in ing public and guard against threats.’ But mile to help his patients and students. practice for 18 years as an immigration and many are trying to figure out how to pay for Dr. Kallsen’s distinguished career includes criminal defense attorney, served the SAUSD gas, child care services, and groceries before more than 10 years as Fresno County’s first for 10 years as an elected member of the rent, bills and medical care.’’ Emergency Medical Services director, two School Board. He established his own law firm I also spoke with Admiral Karl Schultz who years as chair of the California Commission of in December of 2006, and is married to Alma, leads the Coast Guard this morning regarding Emergency Medical Services, 23 years as an attorney who serves as a Riverside County our shared deep concern that our frontline chief of UCSF Fresno’s Emergency Medicine prosecutor. Coast Guard service members are not being Department, five years as assistant dean at paid. In fact, one Coast Guard mother wrote UCSF Fresno and over 28 years in leadership Their son, David Alejandro, served as a me, ‘‘I have a son in the Coast Guard in roles with the Central Faculty Medical Group. United States Marine for 14 years and now Tampa, Florida that due to the government He also led the emergency medicine depart- works at the Department of Health & Human shut down will not be paid . . . I first hand ment transition from University Medical Center Services, and is married to Laura. know how this affects an individual and it to Community Regional Medical Center. The legacy of this couple continues not only take(s) several if not a life time to recover Today, Community Regional’s Emergency De- through their three children, but also through from this. These people should not have to partment is one of the largest and busiest in their nine grandchildren, one of whom is serv- suffer for others just trying to make a vote.’’ California, seeing an average of 110,000 pa- ing in the United States Army Reserve, an- I urge the White House and GOP Senators tients a year. In addition, Dr. Kallsen and his other who has obtained a university degree, to take up the bills to reopen America’s gov- wife Pam have established the Gene W. and others who are pursuing their educations, ernment along with the detailed plan we have Kallsen, MD, Endowed Chair in Emergency dreams, and goals. negotiated for modern border security—and do Medicine at UCSF Fresno, to ensure that the it today. teaching program will continue to recruit the Considering the strong values, they were Otherwise there will be more headlines like finest physicians and medical educators to provided with from their own parents, it’s not ´ the one on the front page of my hometown head its emergency medicine program for surprising that Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez newspaper that says ‘‘Federal workers’ new years to come. achieved this significant milestone. Alfredo’s need: food assistance’’. Thanks to Tampa Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues parents, now passed, were married for 50 International Airport, Feeding Tampa Bay, join me in honoring Dr. Gene W. Kallsen for years, and Guillermina’s parents have been United Way Suncoast, USAA, the Crisis Cen- his remarkable career achievements with married for 69 years and counting. ter and others who are supporting our neigh- Community Regional Medical Center’s Emer- Madam Speaker, please join me in acknowl- bors caught in Pres. Trump’s government gency Room. Dr. Kallsen will leave a robust edging the accomplished lives of Alfredo and shutdown, but this is no substitute for the gov- foundation for the Emergency Department to Guillermina Herna´ndez and the gift they’ve ernment of the United States of America to continue to build upon. He has created a last- given their children, a set of values that stem function and provide the services all of our ing legacy that will continue to help the people from their humble roots as immigrants. To- constituents need, for public servants to get of the San Joaquin Valley. I wish Dr. Kallsen gether, they have produced an extraordinary paid and to fulfill the oath to protect and de- the very best as he enters this new phase of family, whose members are now living the fend America. his life. American Dream.

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Moreover, from his time on the village Wednesday, January 16, 2019 was founder and CEO of the Organization council to the founding of the Sweet Corn Fes- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise Management Services Corporation. tival, he spent his days diligently working to today to honor Paula and Jim Buonomo for Kirk, also a United Methodist layperson, improve the lives of his neighbors and bring their distinguished careers and continued dedi- served as a director of the public affairs de- smiles to their faces. cation to making their community a better partment of the Board of Church and Society Most importantly, Mr. Jewell has built a place to live and raise a family. of the United Methodist Church from 1961 to wonderful and fulfilling life in Millersport with Over the past 30 years, Paula has held 1966 and as the board’s interim top executive his late wife June by his side, surrounded by many prominent roles and has served with in 1987 and 1988. He played a historic role in his son, Edwin; three grandchildren, six great- distinction on the Shrewsbury School Com- ending institutional segregation in the United grandchildren, and three great-great-grand- mittee, as a member Shrewsbury Town Meet- Methodist Church. children. ing, on the Board of Directors for the Worces- Overcoming discrimination was a fight he He is an exemplary citizen and Millersport is ter County Food Bank, and as Chair of the knew well. He had earned a doctorate in polit- undeniably a better place because of Mr. Don- Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee. I ical science at the University of Texas at Aus- ald G. Jewell, and I encourage my colleagues would also like to thank Paula for her time tin—the university’s first Ph.D. awarded to an to join me in wishing him a very happy 100th spent as a District Representative in my of- African-American. birthday. fice—where I saw her affinity for helping oth- Kirk also led Huston-Tillotson students in f ers first hand. various protests against segregated public fa- cilities in Austin during that era, and he was RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND Jim has also consistently proven his devo- SERVICE OF BILL O’MALLEY tion to improving the lives of others through said to be instrumental in the desegregation of his time serving on the Board of Directors at the city’s library and other facilities. the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and He was known as a complete gentleman, a HON. ERIC SWALWELL OF CALIFORNIA playing a crucial role in many other initiatives person who believed in forgiving and in not al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aimed at improving the lives of students in lowing bitterness to define his life. Shrewsbury. Before his death, Kirk had prepared an om- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 On January 26th, the Shrewsbury Education nibus resolution to end discrimination against Mr. SWALWELL of California. Madam Foundation will present Paula and Jim with the sexual minorities, to be presented at the 2012 Speaker, I rise today along with Congressman General Conference of The United Methodist Community Service Award, recognizing the MARK DESAULNIER, Congresswoman BARBARA Church. couple for consistently going above and be- LEE, Congressman MIKE THOMPSON, and Con- William Astor Kirk died on Friday, August yond in their service to their community, and gressman JERRY MCNERNEY to recognize Bill 12, 2011, at 89 years of age. He and his wife particularly the Shrewsbury Public Schools. O’Malley for his public service and legacy in Vivian, who died in 2010, had been members Throughout the years, they have stepped up our East Bay community. and worked together at critical times to im- of Foundry United Methodist Church in Wash- Bill was born in Boston in 1924 and served prove the lives of students, including the cam- ington since 1984, and he served in many in the U.S. Navy at a young age. After World paigns for the Floral Street School and leadership roles. He is survived by his son, War II, he studied at Fordham University in Shrewsbury High School. They also played a William A. Kirk, Jr., his late daughter Marie New York. In 1953, Bill and his wife, Claire significant role in making the Shrewsbury Pub- Kirk Dunn, daughter-in-law Hillary, his late Dunn, moved to California where they raised lic Library and new athletic complex a reality— son-in-law Reginald Dunn, and four grand- nine children. He graduated first in his class which will benefit the residents of Shrewsbury daughters Ayanna, Jenelle, Allison and from Golden Gate University School of Law for generations to come. Stefanie. while attending at night. Madam Speaker, today I honor the life of Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United A lifetime public servant, Bill held almost Mr. William Astor Kirk for his many contribu- States Congress and the people of Massachu- every role in Contra Costa County’s legal sys- tions to ending discriminatory practices in the setts, I would like to thank and recognize tem. He served as a deputy district attorney, United Methodist Church as well as through- Paula and Jim for their work in improving the deputy public defender, and was a founding out the City of Austin. William made a career Shrewsbury School District and the Massachu- member of the county’s public defender’s of- of serving others, and his work had a direct setts education system. Their tireless efforts fice. In 1968, Bill was appointed as Contra and positive influence on the lives of literally have forever changed Shrewsbury and the Costa County’s District Attorney. During his thousands. Commonwealth for the better. 16-year tenure, he helped open the county’s f f first rape crisis center and domestic violence CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- shelter. Following his years as district attor- HONORING MR. WILLIAM ASTOR DAY OF MR. DONALD G. JEWELL ney, Bill was elected to be a Superior Court KIRK judge where he presided over criminal, civil, HON. STEVE STIVERS and family law until his retirement in 1995. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF OHIO Outside of the courtroom, Bill was an avid OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outdoorsman and traveler. He visited every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state in the United States and visited all na- Wednesday, January 16, 2019 tional parks and historic monuments, a feat Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today not easily accomplished. In his retirement he Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam on behalf of the people of Ohio’s 15th Con- loved spending time with his family and ex- Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. William gressional District to celebrate the 100th birth- ploring his passion for history by studying Astor Kirk on his great contributions to civil day of one of Millersport, Ohio’s most distin- World War I and visiting European battle- rights activism. guished citizens, a man who continues to grounds. Raised in the East Texas town of Harleton, bring smiles to others, Mr. Donald G. Jewell. His proudest achievement, though, was his William began his journey to higher education An incredibly intelligent and hardworking family. Bill is survived by his sister, Grace Fitz- at Wiley College, a historically black college man, Mr. Jewell valiantly offered his skills in gerald; sons Jake and Dan; daughters Nancy, located in Pittsburg, Texas. He transferred and service to our nation as a member of the Civil- Denise, Betsy, Grace, Patty, and Mary; as well continued his trajectory at the prestigious ian Conservation Corps and the United States as 13 grandchildren and six great-grand- Howard University in Washington, earning Air Force. He earned the rank of Master Ser- children. Bill was particularly gratified that his both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geant and received the Bronze Star during daughter, Nancy, became the first woman to Political Science. He then pursued his doc- World War II. His commitment to his fellow serve as Alameda County District Attorney. torate at the University of Texas. He also com- soldiers cannot be understated, as he still re- I join Congressman MARK DESAULNIER, pleted postgraduate studies at the London flects fondly on their success and dedication. Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, Congressman

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MIKE THOMPSON, and Congressman JERRY his true passion was in agriculture. He quickly licly promoted white nationalists and neo- MCNERNEY in recognizing Bill’s volunteerism rose up the ranks, serving as the Agricultural Nazis on Twitter and disparaged nonwhite and enthusiasm as a public servant in his Commissioner/Sealer for Modoc County, Dep- groups for years. community. He will be sincerely missed by uty Commissioner of Kings County and Chief 2002 those who had the pleasure of knowing him, Deputy Commissioner of Fresno County. He Mr. King, in the Iowa State Senate, files a and he will be remembered for his endless was appointed Fresno County’s Agricultural bill requiring schools teach that the United States ‘‘is the unchallenged greatest nation service to Contra Costa County. Commissioner on August 5, 2013. in the world and that it has derived its f As the Fresno County Agricultural Commis- strength from . . . , free enter- sioner, Les’ primary objective is to promote prise capitalism and Western civilization.’’ COMMENDING PRIVATE JOHN and protect the county’s multibillion-dollar agri- Mr. King is the chief sponsor of a law mak- GILLEY cultural industry. In his role, he oversees the ing English the official language of Iowa. number one agriculture producing county in 2005 HON. VIRGINIA FOXX the nation. Fresno County produces over 350 Now in Congress, Mr. King introduces the OF NORTH CAROLINA types of crops and is known to many as the Unity Act, a bill to make English the official language of the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES breadbasket of the world. He is passionate about his work and serves as advocate for States. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Mr. King sues the Iowa Secretary of State growers through the county. Passion for the Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam for posting voting information on an official agricultural industry run deep in the Wright website in Spanish, Laotian, Bosnian and Vi- Speaker, I rise today to recognize the sacrifice household, as Les’ wife Marilyn Kinoshita- etnamese. of Private John Gilley. The service and sac- Wright is also retiring this month from her po- 2006 rifice of men and women like Private John sition as Tulare County Agricultural Commis- At a rally in Las Vegas, Mr. King calls the Gilley are truly what makes our country great. sioner. deaths of Americans at the hands of undocu- Private Gilley served his country honorably in Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues mented immigrants ‘‘a slow-motion Holo- World War One, where he was wounded in join me in honoring Les Wright for his career caust.’’ He claims that 25 Americans die the Battle of Courtrai. As a member of the achievements as Fresno County Agricultural daily because of undocumented immigrants, 30th Division of the Army National Guard, Commissioner. Les will leave a robust founda- an unsupported and illogical leap from gov- which was attached to British Forces, Private tion for Fresno County to continue to build ernment statistics, which years later influ- Gilley took part in the campaign which re- ences talking points by President Trump. upon. I wish Les and his wife Marilyn the very On the House floor, Mr. King demonstrates sulted ultimately in the 30th Division breaching best as they enter this new phase of their life. a model of a 12-foot concrete border wall the Hindenburg Line to force the Armistice f topped with electrified wire that he de- which ended the war. signed: ‘‘We need to do a few other things on Thankfully, Private Gilley survived his A TIMELINE OF STEVE KING’S top of that wall, and one of them being to wounds and was discharged in February of RACIST REMARKS AND DIVISIVE put a little bit of wire on top here to provide 1919. Our area, the State of North Carolina ACTIONS a disincentive for people to climb over the and our Country are fortunate that he returned top or put a ladder there. We could also elec- to Westfield, North Carolina where he and his trify this wire . . . We do that with livestock HON. BOBBY L. RUSH all the time.’’ wife raised their nine children. OF ILLINOIS 2010 While the Purple Heart was not available IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during World War One, Private Gilley was cer- Mr. King on the House floor, speaking of Wednesday, January 16, 2019 how law enforcement officers can spot un- tainly eligible for it and it is fitting that it is documented immigrants: being awarded to his family in his honor now. Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I would like to What kind of clothes people wear . . . what It has been my distinct privilege to work with include in the RECORD, an article by Trip Ga- kind of shoes people wear, what kind of ac- Private Gilley’s family to bring to light his sac- briel that was published in the New York cent they have . . . sometimes it’s just a rifice and give him the recognition he de- Times on January 15, 2019 detailing racist re- sixth sense they can’t put their finger on. serves. It is never too late to remember and marks and divisive actions made by Rep. 2011 honor those who have put our country’s val- STEVE KING. Mr. King in a speech opposing the Afford- ues above their own safety and well-being. [From the New York Times, Jan. 15, 2019] able Care Act’s mandate to cover contracep- tion: I am here to commend not only Private A TIMELINE OF STEVE KING’S RACIST Preventing babies being born is not medi- Gilley but also to commend his family for their REMARKS AND DIVISIVE ACTIONS cine. That’s not constructive to our culture perseverance in achieving the recognition he (By Trip Gabriel) and our civilization. If we let our birthrate so richly deserves and for continuing his While some Republicans suggested the get down below the replacement rate, we’re a model of patriotism. Iowa congressman’s views were new to them, dying civilization. f Mr. King has a long and documented history 2012 of denigrating racial minorities. HONORING THE CAREER OF LES On a panel at the Conservative Political Representative Steve King of Iowa, who Action Conference with Peter Brimelow, an WRIGHT—FRESNO COUNTY AGRI- was stripped of his House committee seats on open white nationalist, Mr. King referred to CULTURAL COMMISSIONER Monday night after making remarks defend- multiculturalism as: ing white supremacy, has a long history of A tool for the Left to subdivide a culture racist comments and insults about immi- and civilization into our own little ethnic HON. JIM COSTA grants. enclaves and pit us against each other. OF CALIFORNIA Republicans rarely rebuked him until re- 2013 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cently, with some suggesting that Mr. King’s language and views were new to them. Mr. King on why he opposes legal status Wednesday, January 16, 2019 ‘‘This just popped up on Friday,’’ Rep- for Dreamers, who were brought into the country as children: Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to resentative Steve Scalise, the second-rank- ing House Republican, said on Sunday, when For everyone who’s a valedictorian, there’s recognize the career of Les Wright, on the oc- another 100 out there that weigh 130 pounds casion of his retirement as Fresno County’s asked if the party would penalize Mr. King for saying, in an interview with The Times, and they’ve got calves the size of canta- Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of ‘‘White nationalist, white supremacist, West- loupes because they’re hauling 75 pounds of Weights and Measures. Les’ final day as Agri- ern civilization—how did that language be- marijuana across the desert. Those people cultural Commissioner will be January 25, come offensive?’’ would be legalized with the same act. 2019. This is the culmination of a successful National Republicans courted his political 2015 27-year civil service, leadership and manage- support in Iowa: He was a national co-chair- Mr. King invites the far-right, anti-Islam ment career throughout the State of California. man of Ted Cruz’s 2016 presidential effort and Dutch politician Geert Wilders to Wash- Les, a native of Modoc County, earned his of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ 2018 election. House ington and appears with him at the Capitol. leadership appointed him chairman of the Associates degree in Production Agriculture Mr. Wilders has called Islam ‘‘not a reli- subcommittee on the Constitution and civil gion,’’ said the Quran was ‘‘worse than Mein from Shasta College. He began his career in justice. And President Trump boasted in the Kampf,’’ and called for the closing of government in 1976, serving at a border in- Oval Office that he raised more money for mosques. spection station. With a background as a Mr. King than for anyone else. Yet Mr. King, Mr. King tweets a selfie with Mr. Wilders rancher, it did not take long for Les to realize who won a ninth term in November, has pub- in front of a portrait of Winston Churchill.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA8.017 E16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E57 Mr. Wilders praises Mr. King for having ‘‘the about an invasion of Europe by nonwhite im- stand up against white supremacy and hate guts to speak out.’’ migrants. in all forms, and I strongly condemn this be- 2016 Mr. King tweets agreement with Viktor havior.’’ At the Republican National Convention in Orban, Hungary’s authoritarian leader: Asked on Oct. 21 on WHO-TV in Iowa, July, Mr. King claims that nonwhite groups ‘‘Mixing cultures will not lead to a higher ‘‘What is a white nationalist?’’ Mr. King an- haven’t contributed as much as whites to quality of life but a lower one.’’ swers: ‘‘First of all, I think you have to be civilization: ‘‘This whole business does get a 2018 white, but then we’ve got Rachel Dolezal little tired. I would ask you to go back Mr. King says he does not want Somali who didn’t have to be black to be black. It is through history and figure out where are Muslims working in meatpacking plants in a derogatory term today. I wouldn’t have these contributions that have been made by Iowa: ‘‘I don’t want people doing my pork thought so maybe a year or two or three ago. these other categories of people you are talk- that won’t eat it, let alone hope I go to hell But today they use it as a derogatory term ing about. Where did any other subgroup of for eating pork chops.’’ and they imply you are a racist. That’s the people contribute more to civilization?’’ Asked by a reporter for HuffPost if he is a bottom line for that.’’ Mr. King to The Washington Post days white nationalist or white supremacist, Mr. 2019 later: ‘‘The idea of multiculturalism, that King responds: ‘‘I don’t answer those ques- every culture is equal—that’s not objectively tions. I say to people that use those kind of ‘‘White nationalist, white supremacist, true . . . We’ve been fed that information for allegations: Use those words a million times, Western civilization—how did that language the past 25 years, and we’re not going to be- because you’re reducing the value of them become offensive? Why did I sit in classes come a greater nation if we continue to do every time, and many of the people that use teaching me about the merits of our history that.’’ those words and make those allegations and and our civilization?’’ Mr. King said in an In a tweet during a meeting in Amsterdam ask those questions can’t even define the interview with The New York Times pub- with Mr. Wilders and Frauke Petry, the lead- words they’re using.’’ lished last week. er of Germany’s far-right Alternative for In an interview with a web publication in Germany party, Mr. King says, ‘‘Cultural Austria, unzensuriert.at, which is linked to f suicide by demographic transformation must the far-right Freedom Party, Mr. King again end.’’ praises the novel ‘‘Camp of the Saints’’: In October, Marine Le Pen, the leader of ‘‘This narrative should be imprinted into ev- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS France’s far-right party, tweets a picture of eryone’s brain. When you are importing peo- her meeting with Mr. King, the first elected Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, ple, even importing one single person, you agreed to by the Senate of February 4, American official to meet her. are importing their culture.’’ Also in October, Mr. King meets in Austria In the same interview, Mr. King dem- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- with leaders of the far-right Freedom Party, onstrates familiarity with the ‘‘Great Re- tem for a computerized schedule of all including Heinz-Christian Strache and Nor- placement’’ conspiracy theory, also known meetings and hearings of Senate com- bert Hofer. The party was founded in the as ‘‘white genocide,’’ which posits that an mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- 1950s by former Nazis. international elite, including prominent tees, and committees of conference. 2017 Jews like George Soros, are plotting to make This title requires all such committees ‘‘Wilders understands that culture and de- white populations minorities in Europe and to notify the Office of the Senate Daily mographics are our destiny. We can’t restore North America. ‘‘Great replacement, yes,’’ our civilization with somebody else’s ba- Mr. King says. ‘‘These people walking into Digest—designated by the Rules Com- bies,’’ Mr. King tweets in his endorsement of Europe by ethnic migration, 80 percent are mittee—of the time, place and purpose Mr. Wilders in Dutch elections. young men. They are somebody else’s ba- of the meetings, when scheduled and On March 14, Mr. King defends the tweet on bies.’’ any cancellations or changes in the Breitbart radio: ‘‘We’re watching as Western Mr. King endorses a Toronto mayoral can- meetings as they occur. civilization is shrinking in the face of the didate, Faith Goldy, who had recited the ‘‘14 As an additional procedure along massive, epic migration that is pouring into words’’ used by neo-Nazis and gave an inter- Europe. That’s the core of that tweet. view to a podcast for the neo-Nazi website with the computerization of this infor- They’re importing a different culture, a dif- The Daily Stormer. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ferent civilization—and that culture and civ- The Anti-Defamation League writes to Digest will prepare this information for ilization, the imported one, rejects the host Speaker Paul D. Ryan calling for the censure printing in the Extensions of Remarks culture. And so they are supplanting West- of Mr. King for endorsing Ms. Goldy. The section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ern civilization with Middle Eastern civiliza- group also notes that the Austrian Freedom on Monday and Wednesday of each tion and I say, and Geert Wilders says, West- Party is ‘‘riddled with anti-Semitism and week. ern civilization is a superior civilization—it Holocaust trivialization.’’ is the first world.’’ Representative Steve Stivers, chairman of Meetings scheduled for Thursday, On Iowa talk radio, Mr. King recommends the Republican House election committee, January 17, 2019 may be found in the ‘‘The Camp of the Saints,’’ a racist 1973 novel condemns Mr. King in a tweet: ‘‘We must Daily Digest of today’s RECORD.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:47 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JA8.020 E16JAPT1 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Daily Digest Senate to consideration of S. 109, to prohibit taxpayer fund- Chamber Action ed abortions. Pages S247–65 Routine Proceedings, pages S233–S285 A motion was entered to close further debate on Measures Introduced: Thirty-six bills and two res- the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, olutions were introduced, as follows: S. 137–172, S. and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII Res. 19, and S. Con. Res. 1. Pages S273–74 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Wednesday, Measures Passed: January 16, 2019, a vote on cloture will occur at ap- Knights of Columbus: Senate agreed to S. Res. proximately 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 17, 19, expressing the sense of the Senate that disquali- 2019. Pages S247–48 fying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached membership in the Knights of Columbus violates providing for further consideration of the motion to the Constitution of the United States. Pages S265–66 proceed to consideration of the bill at approximately Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards 4 p.m., on Thursday, January 17, 2019; and that Program Extension Act: Senate passed H.R. 251, to notwithstanding the provisions of Rule XXII, there extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility Anti- be 30 minutes of debate, equally divided between Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of the two Leaders, or their designees, and upon the use Homeland Security, after agreeing to the following or yielding back of that time, Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed amendments proposed thereto: Page S279 to consideration of the bill. Page S279 McConnell (for Johnson/Peters) Amendment No. 3, to extend by 15 months the Chemical Facility Appointments: Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Depart- United States Senate Caucus on International ment of Homeland Security. Page S279 Narcotics Control: The Chair, on behalf of the McConnell (for Johnson/Peters) Amendment No. Democratic Leader, pursuant to the provisions of 4, to amend the title. Page S279 Public Law 99–93, as amended by Public Law Measures Considered: 99–151, appointed the following Senators as mem- bers of the United States Senate Caucus on Inter- Sanctions With Respect to the Russian Federa- national Narcotics Control: Senators Feinstein (Vice tion: Senate continued consideration of S. J. Res. 2, Chairman), Whitehouse, and Rosen. Page S279 disapproving the President’s proposal to take an ac- John C. Stennis Center for Public Service tion relating to the application of certain sanctions Training and Development: The Chair announced, with respect to the Russian Federation. Pages S233–47 on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to the During consideration of this measure today, Senate provisions of Public Law 100–458, sec. 114(b)(2)(c), also took the following action: the appointment of the following individual to serve By 57 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. 6), three-fifths as a member of the Board of Trustees of the John of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion Development for a six-year term: Thomas Daffron of to close further debate on the joint resolution. Maine. Page S279 Page S247 Message from the President: Senate received the Subsequently, the joint resolution was returned to following message from the President of the United the Calendar. States: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abor- Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to tion Insurance Full Disclosure Act—Cloture: the continuation of the national emergency that was Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed declared in Executive Order 12947 of January 23, D45

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16JA9.REC D16JAPT1 D46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 16, 2019 1995, with respect to terrorists who threaten to dis- Kimberly A. Reed, of West Virginia, to be Presi- rupt the Middle East peace process; which was re- dent of the Export-Import Bank of the United States ferred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and for a term expiring January 20, 2021. Urban Affairs. (PM–1) Page S272 Claudia Slacik, of New York, to be a Member of Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of lowing nominations: the United States for a term expiring January 20, Mindy Brashears, of Texas, to be Under Secretary 2023. of Agriculture for Food Safety. Ann Marie Buerkle, of New York, to be a Com- Naomi C. Earp, of Maryland, to be an Assistant missioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commis- Secretary of Agriculture. sion for a term of seven years from October 27, Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary 2018. of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Econom- Ann Marie Buerkle, of New York, to be Chairman ics. of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. William Bookless, of California, to be Principal Alan E. Cobb, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Administration. Airports Authority for a term expiring November Veronica Daigle, of Virginia, to be an Assistant 22, 2023. Secretary of Defense. Rick A. Dearborn, of Oklahoma, to be a Director Joseph Bruce Hamilton, of Texas, to be a Member of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a years. term expiring October 18, 2022. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, of Maryland, to be an As- Thomas McCaffery, of California, to be an Assist- sistant Secretary of Transportation. ant Secretary of Defense. Lane Genatowski, of New York, to be Director of Jessie Hill Roberson, of Virginia, to be a Member the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, De- of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a partment of Energy. term expiring October 18, 2023. Joseph Ryan Gruters, of Florida, to be a Director Lisa Vickers, of Texas, to be a Member of the De- of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five fense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term ex- years. piring October 18, 2021. Janice Miriam Hellreich, of Hawaii, to be a Mem- Seth Daniel Appleton, of Missouri, to be an As- sistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- ber of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for ment. Public Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, Spencer Bachus III, of Alabama, to be a Member 2024. of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank Heidi R. King, of California, to be Administrator of the United States for a term expiring January 20, of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- 2023. tion. Thelma Drake, of Virginia, to be Federal Transit Robert A. Mandell, of Florida, to be a Member of Administrator. the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Dino Falaschetti, of Montana, to be Director, Of- Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2022. fice of Financial Research, Department of the Treas- Don Munce, of Florida, to be a Member of the ury, for a term of six years. Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Rodney Hood, of North Carolina, to be a Member Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2024. of the National Credit Union Administration Board Barry Lee Myers, of Pennsylvania, to be Under for a term expiring August 2, 2023. Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. Robert Hunter Kurtz, of Virginia, to be an As- Bruce M. Ramer, of California, to be a Member sistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- ment. lic Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, Jeffrey Nadaner, of Maryland, to be an Assistant 2024. Secretary of Commerce. Michelle A. Schultz, of Pennsylvania, to be a Bimal Patel, of Georgia, to be an Assistant Sec- Member of the Surface Transportation Board for the retary of the Treasury. term of five years. Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be a Member Leon A. Westmoreland, of Georgia, to be a Direc- of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank tor of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of of the United States for a term expiring January 20, five years. 2021.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16JA9.REC D16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D47 William Shaw McDermott, of Massachusetts, to Amy Karpel, of Washington, to be a Member of be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Metro- the United States International Trade Commission politan Washington Airports Authority for a term for the remainder of the term expiring June 16, expiring May 30, 2024. 2020. Rita Baranwal, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Sec- Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy). retary of Commerce. Susan Combs, of Texas, to be an Assistant Sec- Andrew M. Saul, of New York, to be Commis- retary of the Interior. sioner of Social Security for the term expiring Janu- William Cooper, of Maryland, to be General ary 19, 2019. Counsel of the Department of Energy. Andrew M. Saul, of New York, to be Commis- Christopher Fall, of Virginia, to be Director of the sioner of Social Security for the term expiring Janu- Office of Science, Department of Energy. ary 19, 2025. Aimee Kathryn Jorjani, of Wisconsin, to be Randolph J. Stayin, of Virginia, to be a Member Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Pres- of the United States International Trade Commission ervation for a term expiring January 19, 2021. for a term expiring June 16, 2026. John Fleming, of Louisiana, to be Assistant Sec- Irving Bailey, of Florida, to be a Member of the retary of Commerce for Economic Development. Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Invest- John L. Ryder, of Tennessee, to be a Member of ment Corporation for a term expiring December 17, the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Au- 2021. thority for a term expiring May 18, 2021. Alexander Crenshaw, of Florida, to be a Member Peter C. Wright, of Michigan, to be Assistant Ad- of the Board of Directors of the Millennium Chal- ministrator, Office of Solid Waste, Environmental lenge Corporation for a term of three years. Protection Agency. Louis DeJoy, of North Carolina, to be a Member Michael J. Astrue, of Massachusetts, to be a Mem- of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private In- ber of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term vestment Corporation for a term expiring December expiring September 30, 2022. 17, 2020. Jason J. Fichtner, of the District of Columbia, to George M. Marcus, of California, to be a Member be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board of the Board of Directors of the Millennium Chal- for a term expiring September 30, 2024. lenge Corporation for a term of three years. James B. Lockhart III, of Connecticut, to be a Susan M. McCue, of Virginia, to be a Member of Member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hos- the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge pital Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four years. Corporation for a term of two years. James B. Lockhart III, of Connecticut, to be a Richard C. Parker, of North Carolina, to be an Member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old- Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the for International Development. Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for a term Christopher P. Vincze, of Massachusetts, to be a of four years. Member of the Board of Directors of the Overseas James B. Lockhart III, of Connecticut, to be a Private Investment Corporation for a term expiring Member of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Sup- December 17, 2019. plementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund for a term John P. Abizaid, of Nevada, to be Ambassador to of four years. the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. David Fabian Black, of North Dakota, to be Dep- Stephen Akard, of Indiana, to be Director of the uty Commissioner of Social Security for the term ex- Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of Ambas- piring January 19, 2019. sador. David Fabian Black, of North Dakota, to be Dep- John Barsa, of Florida, to be an Assistant Admin- uty Commissioner of Social Security for a term ex- istrator of the United States Agency for International piring January 19, 2025. Development. Elizabeth Darling, of Texas, to be Commissioner Pamela Bates, of Virginia, to be Representative of on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of the United States of America to the Organization for Health and Human Services. Economic Cooperation and Development, with the Michael J. Desmond, of California, to be Chief rank of Ambassador. Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an As- Marshall Billingslea, of Virginia, to be an Under sistant General Counsel in the Department of the Secretary of State (Civilian Security, Democracy, and Treasury. Human Rights). Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be an Assist- Lynda Blanchard, of Alabama, to be Ambassador ant Secretary of the Treasury. to the Republic of Slovenia.

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Gordon Hartogensis, of Connecticut, to be Direc- Gloria Valencia-Weber, of New Mexico, to be a tor of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Serv- a term of five years. ices Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2020. Charles Wickser Banta, of New York, to be a Carleton Varney, of Massachusetts, to be a Mem- Member of the National Council on the Arts for a ber of the National Council on the Arts for a term term expiring September 3, 2022. expiring September 3, 2022. Keegan F. Callanan, of Vermont, to be a Member Jean M. Yarbrough, of Maine, to be a Member of of the National Council on the Humanities for a the National Council on the Humanities for a term term expiring January 26, 2024. expiring January 26, 2022. David Armand DeKeyser, of Alabama, to be a William I. Althen, of Virginia, to be a Member Member of the National Council on the Humanities of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Com- for a term expiring January 26, 2020. mission for a term of six years expiring August 30, Robert J. Grey, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member 2024. of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Cor- William Beach, of Kansas, to be Commissioner of poration for a term expiring July 13, 2020. Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of Kim R. Holmes, of Virginia, to be a Member of four years. the National Council on the Humanities for a term Mary Anne Carter, of Tennessee, to be Chair- expiring January 26, 2022. person of the National Endowment for the Arts for Victoria Ann Hughes, of Virginia, to be a Mem- a term of four years. ber of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Janet Dhillon, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of National and Community Service for a term expiring the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for October 6, 2021. a term expiring July 1, 2022. Michelle Itczak, of Indiana, to be a Member of the Sharon Fast Gustafson, of Virginia, to be General National Council on the Arts for a term expiring Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity September 3, 2020. Commission for a term of four years. Phyllis Kaminsky, of Arizona, to be a Member of John Lowry III, of Illinois, to be Assistant Sec- the National Council on the Humanities for a term retary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Train- expiring January 26, 2020. ing. Abigail L. Kuzma, of Indiana, to be a Member of Scott A. Mugno, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assist- the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corpora- ant Secretary of Labor. tion for a term expiring July 13, 2019. John P. Pallasch, of Kentucky, to be an Assistant Abigail L. Kuzma, of Indiana, to be a Member of Secretary of Labor. the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corpora- Marco M. Rajkovich, Jr., of Kentucky, to be a tion for a term expiring July 13, 2022. Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Re- John G. Levi, of Illinois, to be a Member of the view Commission for a term of six years expiring Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation August 30, 2024. for a term expiring July 13, 2020. Cheryl Marie Stanton, of South Carolina, to be Barbara Coleen Long, of Missouri, to be a Member Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, De- of the National Council on the Arts for a term ex- partment of Labor. piring September 3, 2022. Arthur R. Traynor III, of the District of Colum- John G. Malcolm, of the District of Columbia, to bia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Health Review Commission for a term expiring Au- Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13, gust 30, 2022. 2020. Ron A. Bloom, of New York, to be a Governor Frank X. Neuner, Jr., of Louisiana, to be a Mem- of the United States Postal Service for a term expir- ber of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services ing December 8, 2020. Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2019. William Bryan, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary Frank X. Neuner, Jr., of Louisiana, to be a Mem- for Science and Technology, Department of Home- ber of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services land Security. Corporation for a term expiring July 13, 2022. Julia Akins Clark, of Maryland, to be a Member Heather Reynolds, of Texas, to be a Member of of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Na- of seven years expiring March 1, 2021. tional and Community Service for a term expiring Joseph V. Cuffari, of Arizona, to be Inspector September 14, 2021. General, Department of Homeland Security.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16JA9.REC D16JAPT1 D50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 16, 2019 Robert M. Duncan, of Kentucky, to be a Gov- Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. ernor of the United States Postal Service for a term (Total—6) Page S279 expiring December 8, 2025. Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- Dennis Dean Kirk, of Virginia, to be a Member journed at 6:35 p.m., until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan- of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term uary 17, 2019. (For Senate’s program, see the re- of seven years expiring March 1, 2023. marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Dennis Dean Kirk, of Virginia, to be Chairman of page S279.) the Merit Systems Protection Board. Roman Martinez IV, of Florida, to be a Governor Committee Meetings of the United States Postal Service for a term expir- ing December 8, 2024. (Committees not listed did not meet) Andrew F. Maunz, of Ohio, to be a Member of ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term of seven years expiring March 1, 2025. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy Calvin R. Tucker, of Pennsylvania, to be a Gov- and Water Development concluded a hearing to ex- ernor of the United States Postal Service for a term amine the future of nuclear power, focusing on ad- expiring December 8, 2023. vanced reactors, after receiving testimony from Ed- Ronald D. Vitiello, of Illinois, to be an Assistant ward McGinnis, Principal Deputy Assistant Sec- Secretary of Homeland Security. retary, Nuclear Energy, and Thomas Zacharia, Direc- tor, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, both of the De- William R. Evanina, of Pennsylvania, to be Direc- partment of Energy; and Christina Back, General tor of the National Counterintelligence and Security Atomics, San Diego, California. Center. Aditya Bamzai, of Virginia, to be a Member of BUSINESS MEETING the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: the remainder of the term expiring January 29, Committee adopted its rules of procedure and sub- 2020. committee structure for the 116th Congress. Shannon Lee Goessling, of Florida, to be Director NOMINATION of the Violence Against Women Office, Department of Justice. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- Travis LeBlanc, of Maryland, to be a Member of mittee concluded a hearing to examine the nomina- the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for tion of Andrew Wheeler, of Virginia, to be Admin- a term expiring January 29, 2022. istrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, after the nominee, who was introduced by Senator Virgil Madden, of Indiana, to be a Commissioner Inhofe, testified and answered questions in his own of the United States Parole Commission for a term behalf. of six years. James E. Trainor III, of Texas, to be a Member BUSINESS MEETING of the Federal Election Commission for a term expir- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: ing April 30, 2023. Committee announced the following subcommittee Robert C. Tapella, of Virginia, to be Director of assignments for the 116th Congress: the Government Publishing Office. Subcommittee on Children and Families: Senators Paul David Christian Tryon, of Ohio, to be Chief (Chair), Murkowski, Burr, Cassidy, Roberts, Scott Counsel for Advocacy, Small Business Administra- (SC), Romney, Casey, Sanders, Murphy, Kaine, Has- tion. Pages S282–85 san, and Smith. Messages from the House: Page S272 Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety: Sen- Measures Referred: Pages S272–73 ators Isakson (Chair), Scott (SC), Paul, Romney, Braun, Burr, Cassidy, Baldwin, Casey, Warren, Additional Cosponsors: Pages S274–75 Smith, Jones, and Rosen. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security: Pages S275–78 Senators Enzi (Chair), Burr, Collins, Cassidy, Rob- Additional Statements: Pages S271–72 erts, Romney, Braun, Murkowski, Scott (SC), Sand- Amendments Submitted: Pages S278–79 ers, Baldwin, Murphy, Warren, Kaine, Hassan, Jones, and Rosen. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S279 Senators Alexander and Murray are ex officio members Privileges of the Floor: Page S279 of each subcommittee.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16JA9.REC D16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D51 NOMINATION Washington, D.C; and Reverend Sharon Risher, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a Charlotte, North Carolina. hearing to examine the nomination of William INTELLIGENCE Pelham Barr, of Virginia, to be Attorney General, Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed Department of Justice, after receiving testimony hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony from former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey, from officials of the intelligence community. Debevoise and Plimpton LLP, and Marc H. Morial, Committee recessed subject to the call. National Urban League, both of New York, New York; Derrick Johnson, National Association for the FIGHTING ELDER FRAUD Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Balti- Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a more, Maryland; former Deputy Attorney General hearing to examine fighting elder fraud, focusing on Larry Thompson, Finch McCrannie LLP, and Neil J. progress made and work to be done, after receiving Kinkopf, Georgia State University College of Law, testimony from Derek Schmidt, Kansas Attorney both of Atlanta, Georgia; Mary Kate Cary, Univer- General, Topeka; Candice Simeoni, Kennebunk Po- sity of Virginia Miller Center, Jonathan Turley, lice Department, Kennebunk, Maine, on behalf of George Washington University Law School, and the York County Elder Abuse Task Force; Erika Fla- Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, all of vin, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania; and Judith Kozlowski, Washington, D.C. h House of Representatives Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Chamber Action Businesses Act of 2019: H.R. 190, to amend the Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 49 pub- Small Business Act to eliminate the inclusion of op- lic bills, H.R. 582–630; 3 private bills, H.R. tion years in the award price for sole source con- 631–633; and 14 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 4; and tracts, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 415 yeas to 6 H. Res. 46–51, 53–56, were introduced. nays, Roll No. 36. Page H626 Pages H673–76 Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019: The Additional Cosponsors: Page H678 House passed H.R. 268, making supplemental ap- Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, H. Res. 52, providing for consideration of the 2019, by a yea-and-nay vote of 237 yeas to 187 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further con- nays, Roll No. 39. Pages H626–62 tinuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for Rejected the Dunn motion to recommit the bill other purposes, and providing for consideration of to the Committee on Appropriations with instruc- motions to suspend the rules (H. Rept. 116–3). tions to report the same back to the House forthwith Page H673 with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 193 ayes to 231 noes, Roll No. 38. Pages H660–61 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- appointed Representative Sires to act as Speaker pro ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules tempore for today. Page H605 Committee Print 116–2, modified by the amend- Recess: The House recessed at 11:21 a.m. and re- ment printed in part A of H. Rept. 116–2, shall be convened at 12 noon. Page H614 considered as adopted in the House and in the Com- Committee Elections: The House agreed to H. Res. mittee of the Whole. Page H639 46, electing Members to a certain standing com- Agreed to: mittee of the House of Representatives. Page H617 Bishop (GA) amendment (No. 1 printed in part Suspension—Proceedings Resumed: The House B of H. Rept. 116–2) that increases emergency as- agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following sistance funding to agricultural producers who suf- measure. Consideration began Monday, January fered losses from hurricanes, wildfires and other agri- 14th. cultural related losses in 2018; Pages H646–47

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16JA9.REC D16JAPT1 D52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 16, 2019 Vela´zquez amendment (No. 4 printed in part B of Super Typhoon Yutu; out of total population of H. Rept. 116–2) that provides $5 million to con- 53,883, the Food and Nutrition Service reports duct an independent study, including a survey of 40,377 people qualified for disaster nutrition bene- participants, on the impact of the additional benefits fits; Page H658 provided through disaster nutrition assistance on the Gonza´lez-Colo´n (PR) amendment (No. 15 printed food insecurity, health status, and well-being of pro- in part B of H. Rept. 116–2) that increases the gram participants; Page H650 amount of nutritional assistance appropriated in Sec. Vela´zquez amendment (No. 5 printed in part B of 101 by $5,000,000; Pages H658–59 H. Rept. 116–2) that provides $25 million for Can˜o Stewart amendment (No. 6 printed in part B of Martı´n Pen˜a channel ecosystem restoration; H. Rept. 116–2) that provides increased funding for Pages H650–51 hazardous fuels management activities to increase the Thompson (CA) amendment (No. 7 printed in resiliency of federal forests, to protect against cata- part B of H. Rept. 116–2) that clarifies that strophic wildfires and reduce the amount of damage winegrape growers whose crops were tainted by caused by such fires (agreed by unanimous consent smoke from a 2018 wildfire are eligible for assist- to withdraw the earlier request for a recorded vote ance under this Act, even if the damage is discovered to the end that the Chair put the question de novo); after the grapes have been removed from the vine; and Pages H651, H659 Pages H651–52 McGovern amendment (No. 2 printed in part B Thompson (CA) amendment (No. 8 printed in of H. Rept. 116–2) that states that none of the part B of H. Rept. 116–2) that increases funding by funds in this bill for the Army Corps of Engineers $50 million for the Community Development Fund or Department of Homeland Security may be used to help address unmet infrastructure needs for grant- to plan, develop, or construct the border wall (by a ees that received allocations for disasters that oc- recorded vote of 230 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 37). curred in 2017; Page H652 Pages H647–49, H659 Graves (LA) amendment (No. 9 printed in part B Rejecccted: of H. Rept. 116–2) that extends eligibility to Army Rice (SC) amendment (No. 3 printed in part B of Corps of Engineers and FEMA projects, but ensures H. Rept. 116–2) that sought to remove the prohibi- they do not receive funding in excess of the amount tion on the Secretary of the Department of Housing at which they are authorized; Pages H652–53 and Urban Development’s ability to waive require- Richmond amendment (No. 10 printed in part B ments related to the environment. Pages H649–50 of H. Rept. 116–2) that amends section to clarify H. Res. 43, the rule providing for consideration that the process for addressing duplication of bene- of the bill (H.R. 268) was agreed to by a yea-and- fits should be handled in accordance with current nay vote of 230 yeas to 193 nays, Roll No. 35, after law; Pages H653–54 the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay Westerman amendment (No. 11 printed in part B vote of 230 yeas to 194 nays, Roll No. 34. of H. Rept. 116–2) that increases the funding for Pages H618–26 USFS State and Private Forestry account, with the Question of Privilege: Representative Rush rose to goals of helping state and private forest managers re- a question of the privileges of the House and sub- cover from the catastrophic fires of 2018 and helping mitted a resolution (H. Res. 53). Subsequently, Rep- these land managers prepare for the next fire season; resentative Hoyer moved to refer the resolution to Pages H454–55 the Committee on Ethics and was recognized for one Jayapal amendment (No. 12 printed in part B of hour on the motion. The motion to refer was agreed H. Rept. 116–2) that restricts DHS funding from to by voice vote, after the previous question was or- being used for the construction or expansion of im- dered without objection. Pages H662–63 migration detention facilities; Pages H655–56 Sablan amendment (No. 13 printed in part B of Meeting Hour: Agreed by unanimous consent that H. Rept. 116–2) that increases the funding for the when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet Northern Marianas Medicaid program by $16 mil- at 9 a.m. tomorrow, January 17th. Page H663 lion to help the islands in recovery from Typhoon Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence— Mangkhut and Super Typhoon Yutu; Pages H656–58 Appointment: The Chair announced the Speaker’s Sablan amendment (No. 14 printed in part B of appointment of the following Members of the House H. Rept. 116–2) that increases funding for the Mari- to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: anas food stamps block grant by $15,000,000 to Representatives Himes, Sewell (AL), Carson (IN), cover the cost of households, not previously eligible Speier, Quigley, Swalwell (CA), Castro (TX), Heck, for aid, who remain in need of assistance because of Sean Patrick Maloney (NY), Demings, and continuing income loss after Typhoon Mangkhut and Krishnamoorthi. Page H665

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:55 Jan 17, 2019 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16JA9.REC D16JAPT1 January 16, 2019 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D53 Presidential Message: Read a message from the mittee on Appropriations or their designees. The President wherein he notified Congress that the na- rule waives all points of order against consideration tional emergency declared with respect to foreign of the joint resolution. The rule provides that the terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East joint resolution shall be considered as read. The rule peace process is to continue in effect beyond January waives all points of order against provisions in the 23, 2019—referred to the Committee on Foreign Af- joint resolution. The rule provides one motion to re- fairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 116–7). commit. The rule provides that it shall be in order Page H662 at any time through the legislative day of January Senate Message: Message received from the Senate 25, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that today appears on page H671. the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, and that the Speaker or her designee Quorum Calls—Votes: Four yea-and-nay votes and shall consult with the Minority Leader or his des- two recorded votes developed during the proceedings ignee on the designation of any matter for consider- of today and appear on pages H624–25, H625–26, ation pursuant to this section. Testimony was heard H626, H659, H660–61, and H661. There were no from Chairman Lowey and Representative Granger. quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and ad- journed at 7:42 p.m. Joint Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. Committee Meetings f FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 JANUARY 17, 2019 Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) H.J. Res. 28, the ‘‘Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019’’. The Committee granted, Senate by record vote of 8–4, a closed rule providing for No meetings/hearings scheduled. consideration of H.J. Res. 28. The rule provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the House. chair and ranking minority member of the Com- No hearings are scheduled.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4 p.m., Thursday, January 17 9 a.m., Thursday, January 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.J. Res. 28— ation of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 109, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insur- (Subject to a Rule). ance Full Disclosure Act, and vote on the motion to in- voke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cheney, Liz, Wyo., E53 LaHood, Darin, Ill., E53 Correa, J. Luis, Calif., E54 McGovern, James P., Mass., E55 Barr, Andy, Ky., E53 Costa, Jim, Calif., E52, E53, E54, E56 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E56 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga, E52 Foxx, Virginia, N.C., E56 Stivers, Steve, Ohio, E55 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E51 Gohmert, Louie, Tex., E51 Swalwell, Eric, Calif., E55 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E53 Huizenga, Bill, Mich., E52 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E55

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