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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020 No. 211 House of Representatives The House met at 1:30 p.m. and was lic for which it stands, one nation under God, With best wishes, I am, called to order by the Speaker. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Sincerely, f CHERYL L. JOHNSON, f Clerk. PRAYER COMMUNICATION FROM THE f CLERK OF THE HOUSE The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick COMMUNICATION FROM THE The SPEAKER laid before the House J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: CLERK OF THE HOUSE Lord of us all, we give You thanks for the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: The SPEAKER laid before the House giving us another day. the following communication from the OFFICE OF THE CLERK, As leaders continue to pursue agree- Clerk of the House of Representatives: ment on omnibus and further HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, coronavirus relief legislation, we ask Washington, DC, December 10, 2020. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Your generous gifting of wisdom for all The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, December 11, 2020. those so engaged. The day-to-day well Washington, DC. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, being of so many Americans depends DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the The Speaker, House of Representatives, upon the success of their work. permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II Washington, DC. As vaccines begin to be distributed of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the throughout the country, we thank You tives, the Clerk received the following mes- permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II again for the wonderful work of med- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- cember 10, 2020, at 2:31 p.m.: tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ical scientists, and the ongoing heroic That the Senate passed S. 2315. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- work of those who care for the sick, That the Senate passed S. 3418. cember 11, 2020, at 11:48 a.m.: and who will be among the first inocu- That the Senate passed S. 3451. That the Senate agrees to House amend- lated. May the vaccines prove to be ef- That the Senate passed S. 4996. ment to the bill S. 900. ficacious, and thus bring hope to our That the Senate passed with an amend- That the Senate passed S. 633. world. ment H.R. 7105. That the Senate passed S. 2730. That the Senate passed with an amend- Today, as well, the electoral college With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, ment H.R. 1925. will do its work verifying the results of CHERYL L. JOHNSON, That the Senate passed without amend- our national election in November. Clerk. ment H.R. 4983. That the Senate passed without amend- May the genius of our Founders be re- f vealed as the world witnesses the glory ment H.R. 7347. of self-government in our electoral sys- COMMUNICATION FROM THE With best wishes, I am, Sincerely, tem. CLERK OF THE HOUSE CHERYL L. JOHNSON, May all that is done this day be for The SPEAKER laid before the House Clerk. Your greater honor and glory. the following communication from the f Amen. Clerk of the House of Representatives: COMMUNICATION FROM THE f OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CLERK OF THE HOUSE THE JOURNAL Washington, DC, December 11, 2020. The SPEAKER laid before the House The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section Hon. NANCY PELOSI, the following communication from the 4(a) of House Resolution 967, the Jour- The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Clerk of the House of Representatives: nal of the last day’s proceedings is ap- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the OFFICE OF THE CLERK, proved. permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, f of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Washington, DC, December 11, 2020. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- The Speaker, House of Representatives, The SPEAKER. The Chair will lead cember 11, 2020, at 9:45 a.m.: Washington, DC. the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. That the Senate agrees to House amend- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the ment to the bill S. 1342. permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II The SPEAKER led the Pledge of Alle- That the Senate passed S. 1031. of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- giance as follows: That the Senate passed S. 1310. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the That the Senate passed with an amend- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- United States of America, and to the Repub- ment H.R. 1520. cember 11, 2020, at 2:07 p.m.:

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE7.000 H14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE H7152 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 14, 2020 That the Senate agrees to the report of the H.R. 4279, to designate the facility of S. 134, to amend title 18, United committee to the conference H.R. 6395. the United States Postal Service lo- States Code, with regard to stalking; That the Senate passed without amend- cated at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, S. 199, to provide for the transfer of ment H.R. 8900. certain Federal land in the State of With best wishes, I am, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Melinda Gene Sincerely, Piccotti Post Office’’; Minnesota for the benefit of the Leech CHERYL L. JOHNSON, H.R. 4672, to designate the facility of Lake Band of Ojibwe; Clerk. the United States Postal Service lo- S. 578, to amend title II of the Social f cated at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard Security Act to eliminate the five- in Cupertino, California, as the ‘‘Petty month waiting period for disability in- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. surance benefits under such title for in- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 4 Axelson Post Office Building’’; dividuals with amyotrophic lateral of rule I, the following enrolled bills H.R. 4725, to designate the facility of sclerosis; were signed by the Speaker on Friday, the United States Postal Service lo- S. 1014, to establish the Route 66 Cen- December 11, 2020: cated at 8585 Criterion Drive in Colo- tennial Commission, and for other pur- H.R. 473, to authorize the Every Word rado Springs, Colorado, as the ‘‘Chap- poses; We Utter Monument to establish a lain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post S. 1153, to explicitly make unauthor- commemorative work in the District of Office Building’’; ized access to Department of Education Columbia and its environs, and for H.R. 4761, to ensure U.S. Customs and information technology systems and other purposes; Border Protection officers, agents, and the misuse of identification devices H.R. 1830, to require the Secretary of other personnel have adequate syn- issued by the Department of Education the Treasury to mint coins in com- thetic opioid detection equipment, that a criminal act; memoration of the National Purple the Department of Homeland Security S. 2258, to provide anti-retaliation Heart Hall of Honor; has a process to update synthetic protections for antitrust whistle- H.R. 2246, to designate the facility of opioid detection capability, and for blowers; the United States Postal Service lo- other purposes; S. 2904, to direct the Director of the cated at 201 West Cherokee Street in H.R. 4785, to designate the facility of National Science Foundation to sup- Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Dep- the United States Postal Service lo- port research on the outputs that may uty Donald William Durr, Corporal cated at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 West in be generated by generative adversarial Zach Moak, and Patrolman James Castroville, Texas, as the ‘‘Lance Cor- networks, otherwise known as White Memorial Post Office Building’’; poral Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Of- deepfakes, and other comparable tech- H.R. 2454, to designate the facility of fice’’; niques that may be developed in the fu- the United States Postal Service lo- H.R. 4875, to designate the facility of ture, and for other purposes; cated at 123 East Sharpfish Street in the United States Postal Service lo- S. 2981, to reauthorize and amend the Rosebud, South Dakota, as the ‘‘Ben cated at 2201 E. Maple Street in North National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Reifel Post Office Building’’; Canton, Ohio, as the ‘‘Lance Cpl. Stacy ministration Commissioned Officer H.R. 2969, to designate the facility of ‘Annie’ Dryden Post Office’’; Corps Act of 2002, and for other pur- the United States Postal Service lo- H.R. 4971, to designate the facility of poses; cated at 1401 1st Street North in Winter the United States Postal Service lo- S. 3703, to amend the Elder Abuse Haven, Florida, as the ‘‘Althea Mar- cated at 15 East Market Street in Lees- Prevention and Prosecution Act to im- garet Daily Mills Post Office Build- burg, Virginia, as the ‘‘Norman Duncan prove the prevention of elder abuse and ing’’; Post Office Building’’; exploitation of individuals with Alz- H.R. 3005, to designate the facility of H.R. 4975, to designate the facility of heimer’s disease and related demen- the United States Postal Service lo- the United States Postal Service lo- tias; cated at 13308 Midland Road in Poway, cated at 1201 Sycamore Square Drive in S. 4902, to designate the United California, as the ‘‘Ray Chavez Post Of- Midlothian, Virginia, as the ‘‘Dorothy States courthouse located at 351 South fice Building’’; Braden Bruce Post Office Building’’; West Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, H.R. 3275, to designate the facility of H.R. 5062, to designate the facility of as the ‘‘Orrin G. Hatch United States the United States Postal Service lo- the United States Postal Service lo- Courthouse’’. cated at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand cated at 9930 Conroy Windermere Road f River, Ohio, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal in Windermere, Florida, as the ‘‘Officer ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki Post Office’’; Robert German Post Office Building’’; Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk of the H.R. 3680, to designate the facility of H.R. 5307, to designate the facility of House, reported and found truly en- the United States Postal Service lo- the United States Postal Service lo- rolled bills of the House of the fol- cated at 415 North Main Street in cated at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomas- lowing titles, which were thereupon Henning, Tennessee, as the ‘‘Paula ville, Alabama, as the ‘‘Postmaster signed by the Speaker on Friday, De- Croom Robinson and Judy Spray Me- Robert Ingram Post Office’’; morial Post Office Building’’; H.R. 5317, to designate the facility of cember 11, 2020: H.R. 3847, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- H.R. 473. An act to authorize the Every the United States Postal Service lo- Word We Utter Monument to establish a cated at 315 Addicks Howell Road in commemorative work in the District of Co- cated at 117 West Poythress Street in Houston, Texas, as the ‘‘Deputy lumbia and its environs, and for other pur- Hopewell, Virginia, as the ‘‘Reverend Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office poses. An act to require the Secretary of the Curtis West Harris Post Office Build- Building’’; Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of ing’’; H.R. 5954, to designate the facility of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. H.R. 3870, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- H.R. 2246. An act to designate the facility the United States Postal Service located at 108 West Maple Street in of the United States Postal Service located cated at 511 West 165th Street in New Holly, Michigan, as the ‘‘Holly Vet- at 201 West Cherokee Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Deputy Donald William York, New York, as the ‘‘Normandia erans Memorial Post Office’’; Durr, Corporal Zach Moak, and Patrolman Maldonado Post Office Building’’; H.R. 6395, to authorize appropriations James White Memorial Post Office Build- H.R. 4034, designates the facility of for fiscal year 2021 for military activi- ing’’. the United States Postal Service lo- ties of the Department of Defense, for H.R. 2454. An act to designate the facility cated at 602 Pacific Avenue in Brem- military construction, and for defense of the United States Postal Service located erton, Washington, as the ‘‘John Henry activities of the Department of Energy, at 123 East Sharpfish Street in Rosebud, Turpin Post Office Building’’; to prescribe military personnel South Dakota, as the ‘‘Ben Reifel Post Office H.R. 4200, to designate the facility of strengths for such fiscal year, and for Building’’. H.R. 2969. An act to designate the facility the United States Postal Service lo- other purposes; of the United States Postal Service located cated at 321 South 1st Street in H.R. 8900, making further continuing at 1401 1st Street North in Winter Haven, Montrose, Colorado, as the ‘‘Sergeant appropriations for fiscal year 2021, and Florida, as the ‘‘Althea Margaret Daily Mills David Kinterknecht Post Office’’; for other purposes; Post Office Building’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:14 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE7.004 H14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with HOUSE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7153 H.R. 3005. An act to designate the facility at 315 Addicks Howell Road in Houston, Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- of the United States Postal Service located Texas, as the ‘‘Deputy Sandeep Singh sources. H.R. 244. A bill to maximize land at 13308 Midland Road in Poway, California, Dhaliwal Post Office Building’’. management efficiencies, promote land con- as the ‘‘Ray Chavez Post Office Building’’. H.R. 5954. An act to designate the facility servation, generate education funding, and H.R. 3275. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located for other purposes (Rept. 116–639). Referred of the United States Postal Service located at 108 West Maple Street in Holly, Michigan, to the Committee of the Whole House on the at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, as the ‘‘Holly Veterans Memorial Post Of- state of the Union. as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Andy ‘Ace’ Nowacki fice’’. Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- Post Office’’. H.R. 6395. An act to authorize appropria- sources. H.R. 4135. A bill to direct the Sec- H.R. 3680. An act to designate the facility tions for fiscal year 2021 for military activi- retary of the Interior to remove the statue of the United States Postal Service located ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- to the memory and in honor of Albert Pike at 415 North Main Street in Henning, Ten- tary construction, and for defense activities erected near Judiciary Square in the District nessee, as the ‘‘Paula Croom Robinson and of the Department of Energy, to prescribe of Columbia, and for other purposes; with an Judy Spray Memorial Post Office Building’’. military personnel strengths for such fiscal amendment (Rept. 116–640). Referred to the H.R. 3847. An act to designate the facility year, and for other purposes. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 8900. An act making further con- of the Union. at 117 West Poythress Street in Hopewell, tinuing appropriations for fiscal year 2021, Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- Virginia, as the ‘‘Reverend Curtis West Har- and for other purposes. sources. H.R. 4139. A bill to provide for the ris Post Office Building’’. boundary of the Palo Alto Battlefield Na- H.R. 3870. An act to designate the facility f tional Historic Park to be adjusted, to au- of the United States Postal Service located SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED thorize the donation of land to the United at 511 West 165th Street in New York, New States for addition to that historic park, and York, as the ‘‘Normandia Maldonado Post The Speaker on Friday, December 11, for other purposes (Rept. 116–641). Referred Office Building’’. 2020, announced her signature to en- to the Committee of the Whole House on the H.R. 4034. An act to designate the facility rolled bills of the Senate of the fol- state of the Union. of the United States Postal Service located lowing titles: Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- at 602 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton, Wash- S. 134.—An act to amend title 18, United sources. H.R. 4679. A bill to require the ington, as the ‘‘John Henry Turpin Post Of- States Code, with regard to stalking. Comptroller General of the United States to fice Building’’. S. 199.—An act to provide for the transfer H.R. 4200. An act to designate the facility submit to Congress a report examining ef- of certain Federal land in the State of Min- forts by the Regional Fishery Management of the United States Postal Service located nesota for the benefit of the Leech Lake at 321 South 1st Street in Montrose, Colo- Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fish- Band of Ojibwe. eries Commission, and the National Marine rado, as the ‘‘Sergeant David Kinterknecht S. 578.—An act to amend title II of the So- Post Office’’. Fisheries Service to prepare and adapt cial Security Act to eliminate the five- United States fishery management for the H.R. 4279. An act to designate the facility month waiting period for disability insur- of the United States Postal Service located impacts of climate change, and for other pur- ance benefits under such title for individuals poses (Rept. 116–642). Referred to the Com- at 445 Main Street in Laceyville, Pennsyl- with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. vania, as the ‘‘Melinda Gene Piccotti Post mittee of the Whole House on the state of S. 1014.—An act to establish the Route 66 the Union. Office’’. Centennial Commission, and for other pur- H.R. 4672. An act to designate the facility Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- poses. sources. H.R. 5472. A bill to redesignate the of the United States Postal Service located S. 1153.—An act to explicitly make unau- Jimmy Carter National Historic Site as the at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in thorized access to Department of Education ‘‘Jimmy Carter National Historical Park’’ Cupertino, California, as the ‘‘Petty Officer information technology systems and the (Rept. 116–643). Referred to the Committee of 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post misuse of identification devices issued by the the Whole House on the state of the Union. Office Building’’. Department of Education a criminal act. Mr. GRIJALVA: Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 4725. An act to designate the facility S. 2258.—An act to provide anti-retaliation sources. H.R. 5852. A bill to redesignate the of the United States Postal Service located protections for antitrust whistleblowers. at 8585 Criteron Drive in Colorado Springs, S. 2904.—An act to direct the Director of Weir Farm National Historic Site in the Colorado, as the ‘‘Chaplain (Capt.) Dale the National Science Foundation to support State of Connecticut as the ‘‘Weir Farm Na- Goetz Memorial Post Office Building’’. research on the outputs that may be gen- tional Historical Park’’ (Rept. 116–644). Re- H.R. 4761. An act to ensure U.S. Customs erated by generative adversarial networks, ferred to the Committee of the Whole House and Border Protection officers, agents, and otherwise known as deepfakes, and other on the state of the Union. other personnel have adequate synthetic comparable techniques that may be devel- Mr. NADLER: Committee on the Judici- opioid detection equipment, that the Depart- oped in the future, and for other purposes. ary. H.R. 6196. A bill to amend the Trade- ment of Homeland Security has a process to S. 2981.—An act to reauthorize and amend mark Act of 1946 to provide for third-party update synthetic opioid detection capability, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- submission of evidence relating to a trade- and for other purposes. ministration Commissioned Officer Corps mark application, to establish expungement H.R. 4785. An act to designate the facility Act of 2002, and for other purposes. and ex parte proceedings relating to the va- of the United States Postal Service located S. 3703.—An act to amend the Elder Abuse lidity of marks, to provide for a rebuttal pre- at 1305 U.S. Highway 90 West in Castroville, Prevention and Prosecution Act to improve sumption of irreparable harm in certain pro- Texas, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain the prevention of elder abuse and exploi- ceedings, and for other purposes; with Rairdan Post Office’’. tation of individuals with Alzheimer’s dis- amendments (Rept. 116–645). Referred to the H.R. 4875. An act to designate the facility Committee of the Whole House on the state of the United States Postal Service located ease and related dementias. S. 4902.—An act to designate the United of the Union. at 2201 E. Maple Street in North Canton, States courthouse located at 351 South West Ohio, as the Lance Cpl. Stacy ‘Annie’ Dryden f Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Post Office’’. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 4971. An act to designate the facility ‘‘Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse’’. of the United States Postal Service located f Under clause 2 of rule XII, public at 15 East Market Street in Leesburg, Vir- ADJOURNMENT bills and resolutions of the following ginia, as the ‘‘Norman Duncan Post Office titles were introduced and severally re- Building’’. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to section ferred, as follows: H.R. 4975. An act to designate the facility 4(b) of House Resolution 967, the House By Mrs. AXNE: of the United States Postal Service located stands adjourned until 3 p.m. tomor- at 1201 Sycamore Square Drive in H.R. 8952. A bill to amend the Commodity row. Exchange Act to modify the Commodity Fu- Midlothian, Virginia, as the ‘‘Dorothy Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 36 min- Braden Bruce Post Office Building’’. tures Trading Commission Customer Protec- H.R. 5062. An act to designate the facility utes p.m.), under its previous order, the tion Fund, and for other purposes; to the of the United States Postal Service located House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- Committee on Agriculture. at 9930 Conroy Windermere Road in day, December 15, 2020, at 3 p.m. By Ms. CASTOR of Florida: H.R. 8953. A bill to amend the Public Windermere, Florida, as the ‘‘Officer Robert f German Post Office Building’’. Health Service Act to authorize grants for H.R. 5307. An act to designate the facility REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON graduate medical education partnerships in of the United States Postal Service located PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS States with a low ratio of medical residents relative to the general population; to the at 115 Nicol Avenue in Thomasville, Ala- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of bama, as the ‘‘Postmaster Robert Ingram Committee on Energy and Commerce. Post Office’’. committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. CASTRO of Texas (for himself, H.R. 5317. An act to designate the facility for printing and reference to the proper Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. BASS, of the United States Postal Service located calendar, as follows: Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr.

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LEVIN of Michigan, Ms. DELAURO, and H.R. 8962. A bill to amend the National By Mr. CASTRO of Texas: Mr. POCAN): Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit H.R. 8954. H.R. 8954. A bill to reform the process by States from registering individuals to vote Congress has the power to enact this legis- which temporary nonagricultural workers’ in elections for Federal office who do not lation pursuant to the following: visas are allocated, and for other purposes; provide documentary proof of United States Constitutional Authority—Necessary and to the Committee on the Judiciary. citizenship, to amend the Help America Vote Proper Clause (Art. I, Sec. 8, Clause 18) By Mr. COMER (for himself and Mr. Act of 2002 to require individuals to provide THE U.S. CONSTITUTION KHANNA): identification as a condition of voting in ARTICLE I, SECTION 8: POWERS OF H.R. 8955. A bill to prohibit the use of re- elections for Federal office, and for other CONGRESS verse auctions for design and construction purposes; to the Committee on House Admin- CLAUSE 18 services procurements, and for other pur- istration, and in addition to the Committees The Congress shall have power . . . To poses; to the Committee on Oversight and on Science, Space, and Technology, and the make all laws which shall be necessary and Reform. Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de- proper for carrying into execution the fore- By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mrs. termined by the Speaker, in each case for going powers, and all other powers vested by CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, consideration of such provisions as fall with- this Constitution in the government of the Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, and Ms. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- United States, or in any department or offi- SPEIER): cerned. cer thereof. H.R. 8956. A bill to require reports on regu- By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. COMER: lations issued, and homeland security risks H.R. 8963. A bill to amend the Pittman- H.R. 8955. arising, during a presidential transition, and Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Congress has the power to enact this legis- for other purposes; to the Committee on the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act lation pursuant to the following: Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee to treat the District of Columbia the same as Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article 1—‘‘The on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be a State for purposes of such Acts, and for Congress shall have Power To lay and collect subsequently determined by the Speaker, in other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Taxes, Duties, Imports and Excises, to pay each case for consideration of such provi- Resources. the Debts and provide for the common sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. SCANLON: Defence and general Welfare of the United committee concerned. H.R. 8964. A bill to amend title 18, United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises By Ms. FINKENAUER (for herself, Mrs. States Code, to prohibit the intimidation of shall be uniform throughout the United AXNE, Mr. BACON, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, election officials and poll workers, and for States’’ and Mr. COLE): other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. CONNOLLY: H.R. 8957. A bill to amend the Energy Pol- diciary. H.R. 8956. icy Act of 2005 to establish a grant program By Ms. SEWELL of Alabama (for her- Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: for training wind technicians, and for other self and Mr. REED): purposes; to the Committee on Education H.R. 8965. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Article 1, Section 8 of the United States and Labor, and in addition to the Committee enue Code of 1986 to make certain improve- Constitution. on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- ments to the new markets tax credit, and for By Ms. FINKENAUER: quently determined by the Speaker, in each other purposes; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 8957. case for consideration of such provisions as and Means. Congress has the power to enact this legis- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. WENSTRUP (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power concerned. KIND, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. PETERS, granted to Congress under Article I, Section By Ms. KELLY of Illinois (for herself, Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania, Mr. KIM, 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- Ms. FUDGE, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- Mr. DUNN, and Mr. SIRES): tion. vania, and Mr. LATTA): H.R. 8966. A bill to provide for a vaccine H.R. 8958. A bill to require the Secretary of safety public awareness campaign; to the By Ms. KELLY of Illinois: Health and Human Services to publish guid- Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 8958. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ance for States on strategies for maternal By Mr. ARRINGTON (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: care providers participating in the Medicaid PETERS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mrs. RODGERS Article 1, Section 8 program to reduce maternal mortality and of Washington, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: severe morbidity with respect to individuals WEBER of Texas, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. H.R. 8959. receiving medical assistance under such pro- WOODALL, Mr. GALLAGHER, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- gram; to the Committee on Energy and Com- LESKO, Mr. WILLIAMS, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: merce. SMUCKER): Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan (for him- H. Res. 1261. A resolution expressing the By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan: sense of the House of Representatives on ad- self, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 8960. ´ sylvania, Mrs. AXNE, and Mr. GARCIA dressing the reckless and unsustainable na- Congress has the power to enact this legis- of Illinois): tional debt while committing necessary relation pursuant to the following: H.R. 8959. A bill to amend the Employee sources to the COVID-19 pandemic; to the Article 1, Section 1 of the Constitution. Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to Committee on the Budget. By Mr. NADLER: require retirement plans to establish Sus- By Mrs. BUSTOS: H.R. 8961. tainable Investment Policies; to the Com- H. Res. 1262. A resolution thanking all Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Education and Labor. election officials and workers for the tireless lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LEVIN of Michigan (for him- energy and sacrifice they made to ensure Article I, Section 8, clauses 1, 3, and 18 of self, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- that the November 2020 election ran smooth- the Constitution and Fourth Amendment to ´ sylvania, Mrs. AXNE, and Mr. GARCIA ly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; to the the Constitution of the United States. of Illinois): Committee on House Administration. By Mr. NORMAN: H.R. 8960. A bill to amend the Investment f H.R. 8962. Advisers Act of 1940 to require large asset Congress has the power to enact this legis- managers to establish Sustainable Invest- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: ment Policies; to the Committee on Finan- STATEMENT Article I, Section 8 cial Services. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mr. SEN- the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 8963. SENBRENNER, Ms. DELBENE, and Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 8961. A bill to amend title 18, United mitted regarding the specific powers Clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the States Code, to update the privacy protec- granted to Congress in the Constitu- Constitution. tions for electronic communications infor- tion to enact the accompanying bill or By Ms. SCANLON: mation that is stored by third-party service joint resolution. H.R. 8964. providers in order to protect consumer pri- By Mrs. AXNE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- vacy interests while meeting law enforce- H.R. 8952. lation pursuant to the following: ment needs, and for other purposes; to the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section VIII. Committee on the Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. SEWELL of Alabama: By Mr. NORMAN (for himself, Mr. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 8965. MURPHY of North Carolina, Mr. DUN- granted to Congress under Article I, Section Congress has the power to enact this legis- CAN, Mr. BUDD, Mr. WILSON of South 8 of the United States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: Carolina, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. By Ms. CASTOR of Florida: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- TIMMONS, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, H.R. 8953. stitution of the United States. Mr. BABIN, Mr. LONG, and Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United By Mr. WENSTRUP: PERRY): States Constitution H.R. 8966.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6820: Mr. HALL. H.R. 8617: Mr. KHANNA. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6821: Mr. FULCHER, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. H.R. 8707: Mrs. LOWEY. Article I, Section 8 BYRNE, Mr. TIMMONS, and Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 8765: Mr. CRENSHAW. f Pennsylvania. H.R. 8774: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 7100: Mr. HALL. H.R. 8778: Mr. TAKANO. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 7187: Mr. CROW. H.R. 8801: Ms. TITUS, Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio, ´ Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 7308: Mr. CARDENAS. and Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 7321: Mr. CROW. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 8805: Mr. BUCHANAN and Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. H.R. 7433: Mr. CROW. H.R. 8818: Mrs. DEMINGS. tions, as follows: H.R. 7642: Mr. CROW. H.R. 8830: Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. ROGERS H.R. 763: Mr. GARAMENDI. H.R. 7755: Mr. MORELLE, Mrs. DEMINGS, and of Alabama, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. BIGGS, and Mr. H.R. 864: Ms. STEVENS. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. NORMAN. H.R. 1517: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 7816: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. H.R. 8867: Mr. KELLER. H.R. 2491: Ms. PORTER. AGUILAR, and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 8893: Mr. GARCIA of California and Mr. H.R. 3024: Ms. BASS. H.R. 7854: Mr. CROW. EFFRIES H.R. 3138: Mr. CLYBURN. H.R. 7916: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mrs. J . H.R. 3762: Ms. FINKENAUER. TRAHAN. H.R. 8913: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 3879: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 7963: Ms. SLOTKIN. H.R. 8950: Mr. KELLER. H.R. 4022: Mr. MALINOWSKI. H.R. 8178: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. H.J. Res. 104: Ms. ESCOBAR and Mr. SAR- H.R. 4052: Mr. WELCH, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. H.R. 8192: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. BANES. TRONE, Mr. EVANS, and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 8242: Mr. LEVIN of California. H. Res. 114: Mr. STEUBE, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 4211: Ms. STEVENS. H.R. 8295: Mr. COHEN, Ms. KUSTER of New Utah, and Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. H.R. 5036: Ms. FINKENAUER. Hampshire, and Mr. CICILLINE. H. Res. 1223: Mr. SOTO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. HIG- H.R. 5563: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 8396: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. LAMB. GINS of New York, Ms. CLARKE of New York, H.R. 5569: Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 8401: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. POR- and Mrs. BEATTY. H.R. 5636: Ms. PORTER. TER. H. Res. 1252: Mr. CLINE. H.R. 6142: Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 8485: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H. Res. 1259: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 6626: Ms. DELBENE. sylvania. H. Res. 1260: Mr. CA´ RDENAS.

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Vol. 166 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020 No. 211 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was tions to come. Over the past 2 years, I tered to the Commonwealth’s called to order by the President pro have delivered 31 personal accounts to healthcare workers and most at-risk tempore (Mr. GRASSLEY). be stored at the Library of Congress as residents. f part of their program called the Vet- There is a historic success story erans History Project. I thank the Li- being written today along the vaccine PRAYER brary of Congress for preserving the in- supply chain, from Missouri to Massa- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- dividual stories as reported in the vet- chusetts, to Michigan, to Kentucky, to fered the following prayer: eran’s own words. frontlines all across our country, and it Let us pray. Today, I will submit six more inter- is emblematic of an approach that has Eternal God, continue to help us, for views to this collection that we re- been helping our country since the ear- the kingdom, the power, and the glory corded at the Waverly Area Veterans liest days of the crisis. From the per- belong to You. Post last month. I am proud to be a sonal precautions that helped save our Permit our lawmakers to feel Your part of the Veterans History Project, health system to the bravery of the power and trust Your sovereignty. May preserving the stories of Iowa veterans doctors, nurses, and other healthcare this trust impel them to dare boldly, to for future generations. workers who spent sleepless nights venture on wider seas where storms I yield the floor. tending to victims of the virus, to the will show Your mastery. f ingenuity of entrepreneurs who have Remind them that You will honor spun out masks and sanitizer or kept Your promise to never leave or forsake RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY serving their customers safely, to the them. Help them also to remember LEADER patience of parents and school kids that evil can triumph when good people The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- who have had to adapt in extraordinary refuse to act. jority leader is recognized. ways, to our economic efforts to blunt Lord, inspire our Senators to strive f the pain of a self-inflicted slowdown always to please You. without precedent, all along the way, We pray in Your merciful Name. CORONAVIRUS it has been a heroic, resilient American Amen. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, this people fighting and winning this battle, f past weekend, we saw that the historic with the government providing smart, nationwide effort to bring this pan- targeted, and essential support to sus- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE demic to heel has begun a critical final tain them. The President pro tempore led the chapter. After months of development, It is the American people who have Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: the first U.S. doses of COVID–19 vac- brought the light at the end of the tun- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the cine rolled off the assembly line, bound nel within sight, but Washington has United States of America, and to the Repub- for treatment facilities all across our played a key role in creating the condi- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, country. tions for them to do it. That joint ef- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I am particularly proud that an im- fort is how the unanimous, bipartisan The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. portant waypoint on that journey is CARES Act programs helped to sustain HAWLEY). The Senator from Iowa. my hometown of Louisville, KY. Yes- struggling families, prevented millions Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask terday alone, Pfizer shipped 2.5 million more layoffs, and gave Main Street a for 1 minute in morning business. vaccine doses, and less than an hour fighting chance. It is how Operation The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without after their airlift began, shipments Warp Speed has helped to unleash pri- objection, it is so ordered. bound for the eastern United States vate enterprise and the genius of re- f were passing through the UPS searchers on a breakneck campaign for Worldport logistics hub at Muhammad a cure that, just a few months ago, the VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT Ali International Airport in Louisville. mainstream media was lecturing Presi- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I In the days and weeks ahead, the hard dent Trump would be impossible. come to the floor to thank the Library work of Kentuckians at UPS’s new At every step, the story of this year of Congress and to talk about some- healthcare command center in Louis- has been American workers and fami- thing that honors our veterans. ville will play a critical role in fin- lies digging deep, muscling through, Iowa has a rich history of veterans ishing this fight. and lending one another a helping serving on behalf of our country. Their Already they have helped direct tens hand, with an assist from those of us service ensures that all Americans will of thousands of doses to Kentucky hos- here in Congress. But there is a prob- live in peace and prosperity for genera- pitals, where they are being adminis- lem. The American people’s work is not

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.000 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S7454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 14, 2020 finished. The struggle continues every The next several days are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The day. Cases and deaths are mounting. bring about one of two outcomes. Ei- clerk will report the nomination. The commerce that sustains small ther 100 Senators will be here shaking The legislative clerk read the nomi- businesses is still depressed. Working our heads, slinging blame, and offering nation of Charles Edward Atchley, Jr., families are still trying to grind excuses about why we still have not of Tennessee, to be United States Dis- through, but recently Washington has been able to make a law, or we will trict Judge for the Eastern District of not held up its end of the bargain. break for the holidays having sent an- Tennessee. For months—literally months—both other huge dose of relief out the door CLOTURE MOTION sides in Congress have known roughly for the people who need it. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I what the shape of a compromise rescue So, look, it is up to us. It is up to us. send a cloture motion to the desk. package could look like. We know all We decide. This is entirely within our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- the areas where we do not even dis- control. I can speak for the Republican ture motion having been presented agree and should be able to make sig- side: We want to make a law to agree under rule XXII, the Chair directs the nificant law. But, alas, partisan dy- where we can and help people who need clerk to read the motion. namics and political posturing have it. I hope and believe that my Demo- The legislative clerk read as follows: prevented us from getting more relief cratic colleagues will feel the same CLOTURE MOTION out the door, even in areas where no- way. It is about time to get this done. We, the undersigned Senators, in ac- body even claims to disagree. f I don’t want to relitigate the last cordance with the provisions of rule weeks and months this afternoon. Any- EXECUTIVE SESSION XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- one who wants to dole out blame has a ate, do hereby move to bring to a close clear record they can analyze. debate on the nomination of Charles It is time for this body to collec- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Edward Atchley, Jr., of Tennessee, to tively recognize that finger-pointing Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I be United States District Judge for the doesn’t put food on the table for strug- move to proceed to executive session to Eastern District of Tennessee. gling families. Finger-pointing doesn’t consider Calendar No. 933. Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, Mike Crapo, Roy Blunt, Shelley Moore Cap- help people avoid having to choose be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ito, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, Chuck tween Christmas gifts and making question is on agreeing to the motion. Grassley, Thom Tillis, Richard Burr, rent. And finger-pointing does not do a The motion was agreed to. Pat Roberts, Cory Gardner, Lindsey darn thing to fund vaccine distribution The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Graham, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, so we can slam the door on this virus clerk will report the nomination. John Boozman, John Barrasso. as fast as possible and maximize the The legislative clerk read the nomi- f number of lives we can save. nation of Joseph Dawson III, of South LEGISLATIVE SESSION That last point is a concern that Carolina, to be United States District State health officials across the coun- Judge for the District of South Caro- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I try have raised repeatedly. Even with lina. move to proceed to legislative session. vaccines on the way, many are report- CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. ing that they don’t have the funds to Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I hire enough trained workers or pur- send a cloture motion to the desk. The motion was agreed to. chase enough PPE to safely administer The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- f them as fast as possible. As one health ture motion having been presented EXECUTIVE SESSION observer put it, ‘‘It would be a shame if under rule XXII, the Chair directs the all the effort on Warp Speed for devel- clerk to read the motion. opment isn’t warp speed for distribu- The legislative clerk read as follows: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR tion.’’ That is what we risk if Congress CLOTURE MOTION can’t get our act together and supply Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- the funds to deliver this literal shot in move to proceed to executive session to ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the consider Calendar No. 935. the arm to our people. This is the sup- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby port that State and local governments The PRESIDING OFFICER. The move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- question is on agreeing to the motion. need most urgently—not unfettered nation of Joseph Dawson III, of South Caro- slush funds for non-COVID-related lina, to be United States District Judge for The motion was agreed to. needs that predate the pandemic but the District of South Carolina. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The incredibly urgent, targeted money to Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, Mike clerk will report the nomination. get citizens vaccinated right now and Crapo, Roy Blunt, Shelley Moore Cap- The legislative clerk read the nomi- ito, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, Chuck finish the fight. nation of Zachary N. Somers, of the Grassley, Thom Tillis, Richard Burr, District of Columbia, to be a Judge of That isn’t the only urgent priority Pat Roberts, Cory Gardner, Lindsey that Congress must not leave behind. the United States Court of Federal Graham, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, Claims for a term of fifteen years. The same business owners and working John Boozman, John Barrasso. CLOTURE MOTION families who relied on the Paycheck f Protection Program to get them Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I through the bleakest points of the LEGISLATIVE SESSION send a cloture motion to the desk. spring and summer are, once again, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- facing tough choices. Renewed health move to proceed to legislative session. ture motion having been presented restrictions and decreased demand The PRESIDING OFFICER. The under rule XXII, the Chair directs the mean that some American jobs that question is on agreeing to the motion. clerk to read the motion. have been sustained all this period may The motion was agreed to. The legislative clerk read as follows: not survive the last home stretch. f CLOTURE MOTION So we can help. We can provide a sec- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ond round of job-saving PPP tailored EXECUTIVE SESSION ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the to those who need it most. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby And what about Americans who have move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- already lost their jobs in the pandemic EXECUTIVE CALENDAR nation of Zachary N. Somers, of the District through no fault of their own? Several Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United key unemployment programs are set to move to proceed to executive session to States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years. expire at the end of the month. This is consider Calendar No. 934. Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, Mike not an outcome that struggling people The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Crapo, Roy Blunt, Shelley Moore Cap- deserve, least of all during the holiday. question is on agreeing to the motion. ito, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, Chuck So we should act. We should act. The motion was agreed to. Grassley, Thom Tillis, Richard Burr,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.002 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7455 Pat Roberts, Cory Gardner, Lindsey insisted that a provision to reduce medical researchers—as well as thou- Graham, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, HFCs—a very harmful greenhouse gas sands of Americans who selflessly vol- John Boozman, John Barrasso. that is driving our climate change unteered for clinical trials—deserve f problem—must be included in the bill. the same national expression of grati- Unfortunately, we had to hold up the tude. LEGISLATIVE SESSION bill until a bipartisan agreement could We can show our gratitude here in Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I be reached on this critical provision, Congress by communicating clearly move to proceed to legislative session. which would be the single biggest vic- that the COVID–19 vaccine is safe, ef- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tory in the fight against climate fective, and that every American question is on agreeing to the motion. change to pass this body in a decade. should inoculate themselves when it The motion was agreed to. Today, I am very happy to report becomes available. Skepticism about f that we have made very good progress vaccines was already too high before toward an agreement on HFC reduc- the pandemic. Several polls have shown MEASURE PLACED ON THE tion. We are about to get it done. That it to be an alarming concern with re- CALENDAR—S. 5014 is one of the biggest victories to fight spect to the COVID–19 vaccine. It is an Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I global warming in a very long time. absolute disgrace that the Republican understand there is a bill at the desk I want to thank Senators CARPER, majority on the Homeland Security due a second reading. KENNEDY, and BARRASSO. They have Committee has invited a prominent The PRESIDING OFFICER. The worked very diligently and very hard skeptic of the COVID–19 vaccine to de- clerk will read the bill by title for the to craft a compromise. liver testimony in a hearing this week. second time. Finally, as we all know, it is impera- Public figures at all levels should be The legislative clerk read as follows: tive we pass another round of emer- building up confidence in a vaccine, A bill (S. 5014) to amend title 31, United gency Federal relief from the contin- not giving a platform to those who un- States Code, to provide for automatic con- ued impact of the COVID–19 pandemic. dermine it. tinuing resolutions. Today, the bipartisan group of Sen- At the moment, the vaccine is being Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place ators who have been diligently working distributed to medical personnel, doc- the bill on the calendar under the pro- toward an agreement will announce the tors, nurses, frontline workers, and the visions of rule XIV, I would object to results of their work: a package of over most vulnerable populations. I myself further proceedings. $900 billion that includes an agreement will take the vaccine as soon as it is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- on assistance to State and local gov- appropriate and recommended. I will tion having been heard, the bill will be ernment. Notably, there is no agree- not skip the line. But make no mis- placed on the calendar. ment on corporate immunity. We look take, we should all lead by example, Mr. MCCONNELL. I suggest the ab- forward to reviewing their work. commit to taking the vaccine, and tell sence of a quorum. Democrats remain 100 percent com- our constituents to take it as well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mitted to getting another round of The CDC and our States will con- clerk will call the roll. emergency relief to the American peo- tinue to advise which populations The legislative clerk proceeded to ple before the end of the year and in a should be inoculated based on avail- call the roll. robust, bold way because America ability, and we will follow that guid- Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask needs it so badly. ance. unanimous consent that the order for f f the quorum call be rescinded. CORONAVIRUS ELECTORAL COLLEGE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, now, a Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, now objection, it is so ordered. year that was full of bad news for the one other note—today, members of the f country is coming to an end with some electoral college are gathering in all 50 RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY very good news. Over the past 8 to 9 States and the District of Columbia to LEADER months, American scientists, bio- formally select Joe Biden as the next chemists, and researchers rushed to President of the United States of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The produce a safe and effective vaccine to America. Democratic leader is recognized. the COVID–19 pandemic—and they have Typically, the meeting of the elec- f succeeded in extraordinary fashion. toral college is merely a formality. The We don’t have just one but several Presidential election took place over a BUSINESS BEFORE THE SENATE candidates for a vaccine, each of which month ago. The result is not in doubt. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, this has shown to be 90 percent effective in In almost any other year, both major week, the Senate returns with precious clinical trials. One of those vaccines parties would have fully and publicly little time left to finish important has been approved, authorized by the accepted the will of the American peo- matters of business. Last week, both FDA for emergency use. And as we ple by now—the peaceful passing of the Houses of Congress passed the annual speak, an assembly line of workers in torch, a hallmark of our grand democ- Defense bill with veto-proof majorities. masks, gloves, and face shields are racy. But this year, it seems as if Joe If President Trump takes the rather ri- pulling doses out of the freezer, loading Biden has had to be declared the win- diculous step of vetoing a pay raise for them into cold storage palettes, and ner of the Presidential election again our troops in order to defend the honor onto trucks to be shipped to States and again and again—and still, our Re- of dead Confederate traitors—or what- across the country. publican colleagues have not fully ever other contrived grounds he comes The discovery of a COVID–19 vaccine come to grips with that reality. Just up with—Congress must override that within the timeframe of a calendar how many times does President Trump veto. year is a crowning scientific achieve- have to lose before rank-and-file Re- On Friday, both Chambers of Con- ment of the 21st century. It should publicans—before most Senators—ac- gress also passed a 1-week continuing bring not only a feeling of relief to the knowledge that Joe Biden will be the resolution, giving us until the end of country—indeed, to the entire world— next President of the United States? this week to finish an omnibus appro- but also deep admiration and pride for Last week, more than 100 Republican priations bill to fund the government. America’s scientists and our medical Members of the House of Representa- As usual, the appropriations bill will workers. tives signed their names to a lawsuit include several important pieces of re- I remember, in the early days of the that would invalidate the results of the lated legislation. One that doesn’t get pandemic, going to the window of our election in four swing States. For any enough attention is a bipartisan energy Brooklyn apartment each night to ap- serious person, much less a Member of bill. plaud our frontline workers. The the U.S. Congress, to sign their name Earlier this year, during the debate whoops, claps, and metallic clang of to such an anti-democratic document over the Energy bill, Senate Democrats pots and pans echoed for miles. Our is beyond shameful.

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The first COVID–19 vide education to our students safely. After no evidence of widespread voter vaccine was approved here in the Our Democratic colleagues didn’t block fraud was found in the country, after United States. The vaccine was devel- these bills because they disagree with State election officials corroborated oped by Pfizer and its German partner the content of the bills; they simply the accuracy of the results in every BioNtech and was found to be 95 per- refuse to engage if we do not concede State in the country, after the Trump cent effective in preventing COVID–19 to their controversial and outrageous campaign’s legal team racked up an as- during clinical trials—extensive clin- demands. tonishing win-loss record of 1 and 59, ical trials. At first, Democrats refused to back after the Supreme Court summarily The leaders of Operation Warp Speed off the completely absurd bill passed in dismissed two ludicrous efforts by Re- immediately mobilized the distribution the House called the Heroes Act, which publicans to invalidate the results in plan, and the first doses of the vaccine includes things like diversity studies are arriving at healthcare facilities swing States, will the Republican for the marijuana industry and tax across the country today. Texas’s ini- Party in Congress, here in the Senate, breaks for millionaires and billion- tial shipment of nearly 225,000 doses finally acknowledge the results of an aires. While they eventually realized will be administered to our healthcare election that was determined over a how unrealistic their position was, workers this week by our healthcare month ago? workers, and we will provide these he- they now stand firm in providing a Just how long are Republicans going roes with the protection they need to bailout for cities and States that have to keep up this charade, which has be- continue their fight on our behalf on been—some of which have been grossly come a national embarrassment? Even the frontlines. mismanaged for decades. now, the Chairman of the Homeland This is a turning point in our war Over the last several months, our Security Committee is planning to against COVID, and the significance of Democratic colleagues have repeatedly hold a hearing this week about what he this victory in such an expedited time- blocked legislation that would have calls ‘‘election irregularities.’’ frame cannot be overstated. I want to poured half a trillion dollars more into Look, our Republican colleagues thank the brilliant men and women our fight against COVID–19 because it don’t have to like the results of the who made this feat possible. There are didn’t include their far-fetched, par- election, but they have a solemn re- the researchers and scientists who de- tisan priorities. Our Democratic col- sponsibility to accept them. They have veloped the lifesaving vaccine, as well leagues have wasted a lot of time in a duty to confer legitimacy on them. as the volunteers who participated in playing games with this pandemic re- Instead, for the past month, they have clinical trials. There are the manufac- lief, and the clock on this Congress is given President Trump the space to turers that are rapidly producing mil- quickly running out. Congress needs to promote wild conspiracy theories about lions of doses and distributors who are pass another bill this week, and I en- election fraud and poison Americans’ getting those doses to sites across the courage our Democratic colleagues to faith in our democracy. country as quickly as possible. Of start compromising and quit the As the electoral college casts the ma- course, there are the hospitals, phar- grandstanding. They have shown us jority of its votes for Joe Biden—the macies, and our incredible healthcare time and again, when you sit down at same number of votes that President workers who will lead the vaccine ef- the negotiating table with an all-or- Trump called a landslide 4 years ago— fort. The race to a COVID vaccine will nothing attitude, the result is always our Republican colleagues must do now be remembered as one of the greatest nothing, and that is all they have to what they should have done a month human achievements of our generation, show for their obstruction over the last ago: Accept the legitimacy of Joe and these brave and brilliant individ- months since we passed the CARES Biden’s election to the Presidency of uals helped make it possible. Act. I want to remind all of us that while the United States. NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT I yield the floor. this is a huge milestone and one that Mr. President, on another topic, last f should absolutely be celebrated, we are not out of the dark yet. The light at Friday, another important thing hap- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME the end of the tunnel is getting bigger pened—the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act with broad The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and brighter, but we still have a ways to go, and each of us has our own part bipartisan support and sent it to the the previous order, the leadership time President for his signature. This marks is reserved. to play in getting us there. For the American people, that means stopping the 60th year in a row that we have f the spread through the same habits completed the defense spending bill, that we learned all year—washing your and that is as it should be. Our na- CONCLUSION OF MORNING tional security is the No. 1 priority BUSINESS hands, wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and taking extra care here in Washington, DC, and for our en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning to protect our most vulnerable friends tire Nation. business is closed. and neighbors. Of course, this holiday Texas servicemembers will receive f season is not a time to forget the hab- higher salaries and stronger support its we built over the last several for their families because of this legis- EXECUTIVE SESSION months but to double down on them. lation. That includes assistance for While this is a development to be military spouses whose careers involve celebrated and a day we have been relicensing, and it includes high-qual- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR looking for for a long time, Congress ity childcare on military bases. This The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under has not yet done its job. For months on legislation will also bring some serious the previous order, the Senate will pro- end, the American people have asked updates and improvements to Texas ceed to executive session to resume for additional financial support to military bases. Joint Base San Anto- consideration of the following nomina- weather this storm, and so far we have nio, Joint Bases Fort Worth and Fort tion, which the clerk will report. not seen any progress. Our Democratic Hood, and the Pantex Plant in Ama- The legislative clerk read the nomi- colleagues blocked bill after bill, say- rillo will all receive additional funding nation of Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indi- ing more of the words of Speaker for updates and facilities to improve ana, to be United States Circuit Judge PELOSI: Nothing is better than some- their capabilities and mission readi- for the Seventh Circuit. thing. ness.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.010 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7457 Given the uncertain state of today’s masks throughout an entire shift in this essential element of our national world, preserving our military readi- order to conserve supplies, and hos- security and our economic competi- ness has never been more important. pitals were pleading with the general tiveness. Russia is growing more aggressive in public to donate any unused personal The Senate passed this amendment its efforts to disrupt the global order. protective equipment to help keep over the summer with overwhelming North Korea continues to provoke the healthcare workers safe. We didn’t support. I hope my colleagues on both United States and our allies with its reach that point because of a lack of sides will join me in continuing to nuclear aspirations. Iran’s hostile and preparation by hospitals but because of fight to secure funding for this bipar- unpredictable actions threaten democ- our reliance on vulnerable supply tisan priority, which will bring manu- racies around the world, not just in the chains—notably, out of China—to facturing jobs back to the United Middle East. China has become increas- produce that gear. States and close a glaring and dan- ingly powerful and more belligerent Now imagine a supply chain break- gerous national security gap. than ever. The Defense Authorization down happening for every industry I yield the floor. Act is how we prepare to counter these that relies on semiconductors. Every- I suggest the absence of a quorum. growing threats at every corner of the thing from healthcare, to tele- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. globe and improve our national secu- communications, to agriculture, to ERNST). The clerk will call the roll. rity across the board. We do that manufacturing would be paralyzed by a The bill clerk proceeded to call the through the time-honored notion of disruption of that supply chain. So one roll. peace through strength. The best way thing this virus has taught us, among Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I to avoid a war is for America to remain other things, is to eliminate those sup- ask unanimous consent that the order strong. ply chain vulnerabilities, and it is a for the quorum call be rescinded. I am incredibly proud that this legis- clear signal that we need to take ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lation includes language from a bill I tion to secure other critical supply objection, it is so ordered. introduced with Senators WARNER, chains beyond just semiconductors. BIDEN INVESTIGATION COTTON, and SCHUMER—a bipartisan The inclusion of this provision in the Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, bill. The goal of this legislation is NDAA was a strong start. We had a for over a year, Senator JOHNSON and I straightforward—to bring semicon- great vote of 96 Senators voting for the investigated the Biden family’s finan- ductor manufacturing back to the inclusion of this provision in the Na- cial dealings. For over a year, the lib- United States. Since 2000, the United tional Defense Authorization Act— eral media and my colleagues on the States has dropped from producing strong bipartisan support. This provi- other side of the aisle falsely said that roughly a quarter of the world’s semi- sion in the NDAA will help restore we were peddling Russian conductors now down to about 12 per- American leadership in semiconductor disinformation. They ginned up any cent, and the semiconductors that manufacturing by creating a Federal story they could to falsely portray our make up your iPhone or that go into incentive program through the Depart- investigation in an effort to an F–35 are sole-sourced from a Taiwan ment of Commerce to encourage chip delegitimize the report’s findings. Even semiconductor manufacturing com- manufacturing here. It will stimulate my colleague Senator WYDEN, with pany, obviously located overseas. domestic advanced semiconductor whom I have worked on many bipar- If we have learned one thing from manufacturing and boost both our na- tisan investigations, said the following: this virus, it is of the vulnerability of tional security and global competitive- This disinformation also became the basis our supply chains, and it doesn’t take a ness. It will enable us to bring manu- of the Johnson-Grassley investigation. The lot of imagination to understand, with facturing jobs back to American soil so political nature of this investigation has the threat to our economy and the we can reduce our reliance on China been clear all along. Bottom line: The John- threat to our national security, that and other foreign countries and son-Grassley investigation is baseless. It is the sole-source supply chain should be strengthen the supply chains of our laundering Russian propaganda for circula- disrupted. There are the obvious eco- most critical industries. tion in the United States. nomic consequences. Why buy these Now comes the hard part—we have to It seems the liberal media and Demo- chips from other countries when we pay for it. On Friday afternoon, I spoke crats have a very nervous tick. Any could be making them ourselves? We with Secretary Pompeo and Secretary time a Republican gets close to the could boost an entire industry, includ- Ross about this legislation from, as I truth and is about to serve justice, the ing high-paying jobs right here in the said, both national security and eco- other side yells: ‘‘Russian United States. As I said, that is only nomic perspectives. Last month, the disinformation.’’ Of course, as we see part of the equation, because semicon- Commerce Department sent a report to now, that is a load of garbage. ductor manufacturing isn’t just about the Committee on Appropriations de- As I have said on this floor several the economy and jobs; it is about na- tailing its plans to implement a semi- times before, our report was rooted in tional security. Chips aren’t just in conductor manufacturing incentive information from U.S. Government televisions, dishwashers, and consumer program. For everything from the au- agencies and a left-aligned U.S. lobby electronics; they are a vital part of our thorities that will be used to establish shop that represented a corrupt cell towers, missile defense systems, the program to the coordination with Ukrainian gas company, and by now, and other critical infrastructure. industry leaders, the Commerce De- the American people know that it is If you need an example of just how partment is ready to hit the ground really the Democrats and liberal media important it is to have a reliable sup- running. Both the Secretary of State that are connected to Russian ply of our most crucial devices, just and the Secretary of Commerce agree— disinformation. Just think of the look at the PPE shortage during the Congress must act soon and back these Steele dossier. It was infected with COVID–19 crisis. China has long been a programs with funding. Russian disinformation and paid for by supplier of masks, gloves, gowns, and It is estimated that China will spend the Democratic National Committee other personal protective equipment $250 billion on semiconductor manufac- and Hillary Clinton’s campaign. used primarily by our healthcare work- turing in the coming years. If left un- The liberal media and those on the ers. For a long time, that wasn’t really matched, it will control 80 percent of other side of the aisle were scared of a problem, but then COVID–19 showed the semiconductor manufacturing mar- the facts. They were scared that the that it was a problem. ket. If that happens, the United States American people would see the Biden By the time the virus began to move will not be able to recover lost ground, family’s deep and extensive link to for- across the United States, China had which is why it is critical that we act eign governments, including the Com- been battling it for months. So when it now. Thankfully, with the help of pri- munist Chinese Government. came time for American hospitals and vate industry here in the United And once Senator JOHNSON and I re- clinics and healthcare providers to beef States, we can do more with less. We leased publically our findings, those up their supplies of PPE, their supplies can stop the slide of manufacturing same liberal outlets said the report re- had already been depleted. Healthcare power to China if we put even 10 per- packaged old material and that there workers, you will recall, were reusing cent of what China is spending toward wasn’t really anything new to it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.012 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S7458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 14, 2020 They went into full Joe Biden protec- ample, it showed the following: Hunter These examples are just a sampling tion mode, and they didn’t even try to Biden and his associates and family from the report that Senator JOHNSON hide it. members were connected to Chinese and I put out and just the tip of the One Washington Post columnist said: nationals and Chinese companies iceberg with respect to the Biden fam- ‘‘Even after accepting disinformation linked with the Communist Party and ily’s troubled ties to governments ad- from Russian agents, JOHNSON and the People’s Liberation Army. This in- verse to U.S. interests. GRASSLEY couldn’t come up with any- cludes the CEFC China Energy Com- These associations, and the millions thing new or interesting on Hunter pany Limited and that company’s sub- of dollars that passed between and Biden.’’ sidiaries. among Hunter Biden, James Biden, and Well, we know today the Post should Records show that a company linked others, create criminal financial, coun- be ashamed that they said that. to the Communist regime sent Hunter terintelligence, and extortion con- POLITICO ran a story with this head- Biden’s law firm millions of dollars. cerns. That is why I have written to line: ‘‘GOP Senators’ anti-Biden report Other records show that Hunter the Justice Department about the risk repackages old claims.’’ Biden opened a line of credit with a that Hunter and James Biden essen- And National Public Radio said Chinese national linked to the Com- tially served as agents of the Com- about the New York Post Hunter Biden munist regime and funded it with ap- munist government for purposes of stories: ‘‘We don’t want to waste our proximately $100,000. Then he, James their registering under the Foreign time on stories that are not really sto- Biden, and Sara Biden went on an ex- Agents Registration Act. ries, and we don’t want to waste the travagant global spending spree. After Hunter Biden publicly con- listeners’ and readers’ time on stories Still other records show that Hunter firmed he was under criminal inves- that are just pure distractions,’’ end of Biden, via his law firm, also sent a mil- tigation, liberal news outlets reported the NPR quote. lion dollars to James Biden’s con- on concerns that his financial associa- Now, look at what Twitter and sulting firm, the Lion Hall Group. tions could create criminal financial Facebook did to Hunter Biden news. These transfers began less than 1 week and counterintelligence problems— Simply said, they interfered in the after CEFC sent $5 million to a com- something you heard from the John- election and gave the Biden campaign pany called Hudson West III, a com- son-Grassley report several weeks ago. a multimillion-dollar in-kind donation, pany linked to CEFC and Chinese na- That is what we said in September 2020, courtesy of their blatant and tionals associated with the Communist and we were roundly criticized for it. unforgiveable censorship. regime, which then sent money to Hun- And just over the weekend, a new So, my fellow Americans, let us ter Biden’s law firm. email was made public that reportedly never forget what Twitter and When the bank contacted Sara Biden, says that Joe Biden and his brother who was associated with the firm’s Facebook did during the 2020 elections. were ‘‘office mates’’ with the very Now, let’s fast forward to this very bank account, she refused to answer same Chinese nationals whom we wrote day. Now it is confirmed that Hunter their questions and provide any addi- about in our report. Those same indi- tional documentation. According to Biden is under criminal investigation, viduals were the ones with links to the the records that we have on file, the reportedly for his taxes and financial Communist regime and that regime’s bank submitted the account for clo- dealings—the very fact pattern that we military. sure. Based on all the facts known to date, described in the Johnson-Grassley re- Senator JOHNSON and I recently Joe Biden has a lot of explaining to do. port. issued a supplemental to our report I have run many oversight operations It shouldn’t take Hunter Biden to that showed Hunter Biden’s close busi- and investigations during the course of confirm that he is under criminal in- ness associate Rob Walker received $6 my career. I am interested in the facts, vestigation before the mainstream million from a Chinese company linked in the evidence, and in the truth. I press gets permission—from whom, I to the Communist regime. learned a lesson a long time ago when don’t know—to report the news. It is a There is yet another link in the I first started my oversight focus; that complete outrage the way the liberal chain from the Biden family and their is, no matter how difficult the media or media used its power to cover up facts associates to the Chinese Government. the other side of the aisle makes it to relating to Hunter Biden and the Biden The report also showed that State find the facts, never give up. Keep family and, yet, ran story after story Department officials believed that working hard. The American taxpayers with false information about the Rus- Hunter Biden’s Burisma board member- deserve nothing less. sian investigation into Trump and the ship created the perception of a con- That is the attitude and approach credibility of the Steele dossier. flict of interest and was ‘‘very awk- that I have had my entire career, and The recent news also shows that our ward for all U.S. officials pushing an that is what I will take with me as I report was not ‘‘baseless’’—that is the anticorruption agenda in Ukraine,’’ continue to look into the Biden family word that shows up all the time—and it end of quote from a State Department matters and as I move to a leadership didn’t ‘‘repackage old claims.’’ That is official. position on the Senate Judiciary Com- another set of words that showed up Secretary of State Kerry publicly de- mittee. quite regularly as people were trying nied knowing of Hunter Biden’s role on I yield the floor. to distract the Johnson and Grassley the Burisma board. We acquired evi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- report. dence that shows that Kerry did, in ator from Connecticut. So quite the opposite—our report was fact, know about that role. EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF SANDY HOOK well-founded, ahead of the curve, and In December 2015, instead of fol- SHOOTING right on the money, in more ways than lowing U.S. objectives of confronting Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, 8 one. oligarchs, Vice President Biden’s staff years ago this morning, I was in Our report teed up the facts, but the advised him to avoid commenting on Bridgeport, CT. I had done an event mainstream press never stepped up to Burisma’s oligarch and instead say: ‘‘I early that morning with the mayor, the plate. am not going to get into naming names and I was due to meet my wife and my Some of the Nation’s supposedly or accusing individuals.’’ two children—then 4 years old and 1— leading press outlets, with teams of in- Joe Biden was running an on a train platform in Bridgeport to vestigative reporters, were scooped by anticorruption agenda in Ukraine, and head down to New York City, to spend the Congress—the Johnson-Grassley re- he pulled his punches while his son was the rest of that Friday afternoon with port. Now, of course, they are scram- on the board of Burisma. my young kids, their first chance to bling to chase the story that they for Based on witness testimony, see the Christmas decorations of the so long ignored. Burisma’s owner allegedly paid a $7 city. Now, it didn’t have to be this way. million bribe to officials serving under I received a phone call while on the We already did much of the heavy lift- Ukraine’s prosecutor general to shut train platform telling me that some- ing before issuing our report. The re- the case against him. When he alleg- thing had happened in Sandy Hook, CT. port made public information that edly paid that bribe, Hunter Biden was Sandy Hook is a section of Newtown, hadn’t ever been known before. For ex- on the Burisma board. CT.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.014 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7459 I debated whether or not to still go ality that someone thinks to do what 100 people died from gun violence and a down to New York, but as the news he did. Just on the charitable side of lot of kids who go to school around this started to become more clear, I got in the equation, there is so much over the country just expect that, at some point the car and headed up to the firehouse last 8 years that has happened that has in their young lives, they will be met just down a short road from Sandy changed people’s lives, that has saved with a mass shooting. So we come here Hook Elementary School, where an lives, because of what those families 8 years later, and we try to measure emergency response effort was gath- and what the community of Newtown what has happened. Have we made ering. has done. enough change? And we try to recom- It was there that 20 parents found out There has been policy change as well. mit ourselves to these ideas moving what had happened inside that school, We passed the Mental Health Reform forward. as the rest of the world was finding out Act in the U.S. Senate and in the I am proud of many of the things we that same gruesome news. House, and it was signed into law, one have done. I am proud of all the chari- That was 8 years ago today—mark of the last things that President table efforts, and I am proud of the today—that tragic anniversary of the Obama did before he left office. Mental Health Reform Act, and I am shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary Of course, we have had an ongoing proud we have put more money into School. conversation about the way in which school safety. I am proud that a lot of Since that day, I have gotten to we change our gun laws. Many of us in private-sector entities have stood up to know those families—the mothers and Connecticut have strong feelings that stop weapons from being carried into the fathers of the children who were if Adam Lanza wasn’t able to get his public spaces. killed, the daughters, the siblings of hands as easily on a semi-automatic But I am also furious. I am also furi- educators who were killed. There were military-style weapon, he may not ous that there are easy, popular things six educators inside Sandy Hook Ele- have ever made the journey to that that we could be doing to stop the like- mentary School who lost their lives school that morning. So we continue in lihood of another Sandy Hook, to re- that day—heroes all. There were 20 our work to try to reset the gun laws of duce the level of gun violence that hap- children. I have also gotten to know this Nation to try to make sure that no pens in our city, and we choose not to the community of Sandy Hook even tragedy like that ever happens again take those steps. better than I ever had during my 6 simply because of ease of access to a Now, universal background checks years representing them in the House weapon of that power. wouldn’t have saved the lives of those of Representatives. About a month after that shooting in kids in Sandy Hook, but those parents Sandy Hook Elementary School, I had came here and lobbied for that legisla- Sandy Hook was and is a miraculous the chance to visit a community center tion in 2013 because they know that, if place. As much as the world saw evil in the North End of Hartford. I had just that legislation was in place, there that day, perpetuated by a young man been sworn in as a Senator. The trag- would be a whole lot of other kids alive named Adam Lanza, what happened in edy in Sandy Hook happened after my throughout this country because the the hours and days, weeks and months election to Senate but before I had flow of illegal guns would be stunted following, in and around Sandy Hook, been sworn in. After I was sworn in to into our cities and many of our neigh- told us what really sits inside of us, the Senate, I went to a community borhoods. and that is an indescribable goodness, center in the North End of Hartford an ability to meet evil with all sorts of where I met with the families of the Those families in Sandy Hook don’t generosity that poured on to Sandy victims of gun violence from that necessarily care how it gets done. They Hook from all over the world in big neighborhood. By the time Sandy Hook just want to make sure that there are ways and small ways. had happened in 2012, 20 young men and less parents that ever have to go Teddy bears were sent in to Sandy women had lost their lives to gunfire in through what they have gone through. Hook by the thousands in the days and Hartford. As for the families that we And despite the fact that 95 percent of weeks afterward. A fund was set up for met that day, their hearts grieved Americans support something like uni- the families of the victims. Millions of deeper than anyone else for the fami- versal background checks, we still dollars went into that fund to help pay lies in Sandy Hook because they knew haven’t done it here—an example of for the college educations of the broth- what that pain is like. They had lost where democracy just doesn’t seem to ers and sisters who were left behind. sons and daughters themselves. But be working. The community wrapped its arms they were also furious that the whole So we still have lots to do. I am sure around those families, around the first country was waking up to the epidemic I will get the opportunity over the responders. And while Sandy Hook will of gun violence in this country after course of 2021 to talk a lot about the never ever be the same ever again, I Newtown when it had been happening path forward on changing our gun laws. was able to see firsthand what truly in Hartford and Bridgeport and New But the final thing that I want to say lies inside all of us. Haven and New Orleans and Chicago today, before I yield the floor to Sen- Over the last 8 years, we have tried and Los Angeles and Baltimore for dec- ator BLUMENTHAL, is that for those to make good by the memory of those ades without much action and without Americans who haven’t had to come kids. There is no way to fill that hole, much attention from the mainstream face-to-face with a tragedy like that, but I have watched as communities news media or from those in power. maybe for those who haven’t been have been changed through the gen- Many of us had to reconcile the ways around that kind of pain and sorrow, erosity that has come out of that trag- in which we had spent our public career maybe it is a little bit hard to under- edy. Almost every family established a in the weeks and months after Sandy stand perspective. One of the things we unique not-for-profit that is doing all Hook. I am embarrassed by the fact have tried to do in the last 8 years is, sorts of incredible work, all sort of that I didn’t do more when I was in the on this day—the 1-year, the 2-year, the based in many ways off of the loves of House of Representatives, that I didn’t 3-year, the 4-year, and now the 8-year those children. do more when I was in the State legis- mark—to just ask people on this day to There are charities that are building lature, to try to address the epidemic go out and do something nice for a playgrounds for kids who love to climb of gun violence in this country, wher- friend, for a relative, for a stranger. and swing. There are charities that are ever it happens. There were many peo- Just act in a kind, generous way, and providing access to animals for young ple in this Chamber who stood up in maybe, over the course of the next kids in need, in memory of the kids the wake of Sandy Hook and decided year, make it a habit to do a little bit who died that day who loved animals. that they were going to lead—people more than you would have done other- There are charities that are building like PAT TOOMEY and JOE MANCHIN—in wise to help people in and around you social-emotional help, trying to make ways that they hadn’t led before. in the ways that people helped the sure that you never ever get in a situa- I think we have all had to reassess community of Sandy Hook—the par- tion ever again where a young man like our priorities. We have all had to think ents, the relatives—in small and big Adam Lanza feels so separated from so- about whether we measured up to this ways in the wake of the tragedy 8 years ciety, his community, his peers, and re- moment that we live in today, where ago.

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So honoring what it is like to lose a child, I think our efforts over these last 8 years. with action is something that we must it helps to give some perspective as to That day began for them as it has do in this body. what is really important in this world. begun for all of us as parents—for me One of the memories that also haunts We have a habit in this business to as a parent of four, for Senator MUR- me is of the day when we came within treat each other unkindly, and I am PHY as a dad of two—making breakfast, a few votes of passing a universal back- guilty of that, just like everyone else dropping off kids, heading to work. ground check bill—almost 55 votes but in this body is. Especially these days, Among the beautiful holiday orna- not enough to reach 60, a majority of we tend to fall into this trap too easily ments that decorated Newtown and the Senate but not enough for cloture. in which we assume bad motives of Sandy Hook on that day—it was a nor- And from that Gallery, literally, came folks who just think differently than mal day, until it wasn’t. It was a nor- the shout: Shame. Indeed, shame— us. There are some folks out there mal day until those minutes when life shame on us in the U.S. Senate for today who won’t go to businesses that changed irreparably for those parents being complicit in the continuing are owned by Republicans or won’t as- and loved ones and for us. deaths of thousands over these past 8 sociate themselves with folks who Yes, I had championed the cause of years, thousands that could have been might have more progressive views gun violence prevention for years be- prevented, and thousands that have our than they have. Politics matter. Don’t fore that day. As State attorney gen- culpability. Shame on us for failing to get me wrong. But there are things eral, I began lawsuits; I supported the honor with action and to move forward that matter more than politics. And cause of banning the assault weapons on universal background checks and when we think about what those fami- in Connecticut and defending that ban emergency orders—emergency risk pro- lies are going through today as they in our State courts. But that day tection orders. Those two steps keep are forced to relive the events of that changed us forever. guns out of the hands of dangerous peo- day at Sandy Hook Elementary School, We went to Sandy Hook, and what we ple who would do harm to themselves we should be reminded of how lucky we saw was unspeakable grief, pain, and through suicide, as well as to others in are to still be on this Earth; for those anguish that still haunt me. What I the shootings that take place on our who haven’t endured that kind of loss, saw that afternoon will stay with me streets and our neighborhoods. how lucky we are to still have our chil- not just as a source of grief and pain Connecticut has led the way on those dren by our side. And we should re- but also as a cry for action, as an unde- measures and others—Ethan’s Law for member that kindness, treating people niable mandate for action to honor safe storage, a ban on assault weapons respectfully, understanding what is im- with action those beautiful lives—to and high-capacity magazines, ghost portant in the long run—family, friend- honor them not just with words, gun bans, and other measures that es- ships, relationships—that is one of the speeches, rhetoric, but with real ac- sentially make our neighborhoods and lessons, I hope, of Sandy Hook. tion. lives safer. But even Connecticut, with So this is never a fun day to come For all of us, random acts of kindness the strongest gun measures in the down to the floor and mark the anni- are within our reach. Those acts of country, is no safer than any State versary of Sandy Hook, but I want to kindness to commemorate the gentle with the weakest because guns have no finish by just saying thank you to the beauty and grace and dignity, the love respect for State boundaries. They parents and the families for letting and laughter, the futures that were cross State lines, and the ‘‘crime guns’’ Senator BLUMENTHAL and I into their lost—that is not just an expression of that come into Connecticut are the lives. pain and grief; it is a moral imperative. source of those shootings that kill our I have these friendships, these bonds With grief comes trauma and lifelong people. with those families today that I never scars that never fade. But what I saw So there are simple, straightforward expected but now may be more mean- in those hours after that brutal, un- steps that we can take—commonsense ingful to me than any other relation- imaginable massacre was also unspeak- measures, including stopping the near- ships that I have. And I do have strong able goodness—the first responders who ly complete, unprecedented immunity words often for my colleagues about came and saw the carnage that brought of gun manufacturers from any legal our unwillingness to make change in tears to their eyes, the fire and police responsibility and making sure that this body, but it is because, when my service, the community leaders, the they bear liability for the deaths that public service is done, the measure of men and women of faith. Father Bob they cause. whether I succeeded or failed, to me, in Weiss, now monsignor, brought us to- Our lives have never been the same many ways is in the hands of those gether that evening in St. Rose of since Sandy Hook. But in the wake of families. Whether they think that I Lima Church when the grief and pain that tragedy—as well as Parkland, Las have made a difference to honor the were raw, as raw as the cold of that Vegas, Charleston, El Paso, Orlando, memory of their children is probably winter night, and so many came—in and Pittsburgh, and countless others, what will matter to me more than any- fact, so many that they couldn’t fit in mass shootings, individual deaths— thing else when I hang up my public the church. They heard it by loud there has grown a movement, and it is service spikes a few years from now—5 speaker outside, and I said: The world a movement led by young people and years from now, 10 years from now. is watching. by people who care about this cause I thank them for enduring this pain, In fact, the world watched with awe without partisan politics. It is a new for reaching out to those of us in posi- because Sandy Hook came to show the generation of leaders. It is a movement tions of leadership to help guide us, resilience and courage and strength of born of that grief and pain and anger— and for finding all sorts of ways to lift those families who have championed the fury of knowing that democracy is up the light and the memory of their this cause of preventing gun violence not working, the tenacity born of the children, of their parents, of those that but also launched foundations and phil- injustice of those deaths and injuries fell 8 years ago today in Sandy Hook. anthropic efforts in the names and and trauma. They are fighting to make I yield the floor. memories of their children to do good sure that what happened at Sandy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and to change lives for the better. They Hook or any of those other places ator from Connecticut. are resilient and strong like Newtown never happens again. It is a new class Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Madam Presi- is resilient and strong. of heroes, and their time is now. dent, let me begin where Senator MUR- This morning, in a vigil done vir- Their organizations are diverse: PHY so eloquently finished. tually, led by Connecticut Against Gun Moms Demand Action, Students De- One of the great honors of my life has Violence, we celebrated the lives not mand Action, March for Our Lives, Gif- been to know and cherish the friend- only of those 20 beautiful children and fords, Connecticut Against Gun Vio- ship of the wonderful parents and loved sixth grade educators but everyone in lence, Newtown Action Alliance, and ones of those 20 beautiful children and Connecticut over the past year who has Sandy Hook Promise. These are just a sixth grade educator that perished 8 died from gun violence because no com- few of them, and they are a movement, years ago today. And I have been proud munity is immune from it. It strikes and they are causing a change in the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.017 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7461 consciousness of America so that now demic, to stop the epidemic of gun vio- ment and the suffragists who fought so more than 90 percent of Americans sup- lence. diligently and consistently for 72 years port universal background checks. Let us draw from the strength and for passage of the 19th Amendment. A comparable number support emer- fortitude of these brave families and Much of this celebration of activism gency risk protection orders known as loved ones—not only in Sandy Hook and equal rights focused on Nashville, red flag statutes. Seventeen States now but survivors and loved ones every- TN, where the suffragists gathered in have them and increased substantially where—and say, finally, boldly, the summer of 1920. At the center of after Parkland, and they are not alone. unapologetically, that enough is that battle for the votes sat the Her- They are joined by survivors from enough. Enough is enough. mitage Hotel, which served as the countless communities—too many I yield the floor. headquarters and played host to some communities. They are joined by law The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of the most important negotiations enforcement officials, first responders, ator from Tennessee. surrounding the Tennessee Legisla- and emergency room nurses and doc- COLLEGIATE ATHLETE AND COMPENSATION ture’s final vote on the amendment. tors who have the firsthand education RIGHTS ACT This year, the National Park Service about what gun violence does to a Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Presi- honored the Hermitage Hotel and the human body and a human mind. They dent, those of you who have taken time suffragists who fought those battles by are joined also by advocates and activ- out to watch college sports this fall— designating the site as a national his- ists and community leaders from every and I know there are many in this toric landmark. As a female lawmaker, community across the country because Chamber who have, and they know that this designation was especially impor- this epidemic affects everyone. They the games this year have looked very tant to me. This Congress, I had the are the true leaders of this movement, different when you compare them to pleasure of serving here in the Senate and I am proud to stand with them previous years’ games. A lot has alongside a fantastic group of women changed for these young players, but today as I do every day. who were living proof of how far we My hope is that a new Congress will they are no less popular with their fans have come since August 18, 1920. break this complicity and that we will and no less important to the success Unfortunately, this year we were also move forward, that a new Congress will and prominence of the academic insti- reminded of how far we yet have to go. tutions they represent. break the inaction, and then a new JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS For a while now, I have been joined President will change the dynamic, not Mr. President, even before President by other members of the Commerce only in this Congress but in the coun- Trump officially nominated Judge Committee as we have tried to resolve try, and take advantage of the historic Amy Coney Barrett to fill Justice Ruth the tension that exists between the Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme opportunity we have. NCAA and college sports stars over a With a new administration, we have Court, liberals in the media and many student athlete’s right to earn com- not only this momentous opportunity of my colleagues on the other side of pensation for the use of their name, but also a moral imperative. We have the aisle unfortunately—well, they image, or likeness. This is called the that opportunity to enact strong, com- NIL issue. took it upon themselves to be the first monsense gun violence prevention Last week, Senator WICKER, who is to question Judge Barrett’s fitness. measures and, in addition, although no chairman of the Commerce Committee, But rather than attacking her record, substitute for legislative action, strong introduced the Collegiate Athlete and they launched some truly insulting at- Executive action to enhance the effec- Compensation Rights Act, which would tacks on her religion, her family, her tiveness of background checks, to stop finally create a uniform national relationship with her husband, and her the spread of ghost guns, to take other framework to allow student athletes to choice to balance a stunning career measures that are within the power of receive that compensation without the with a large, blended family. the President alone, and to make sure risk of losing their amateur status and You can count on the left to choose that we explore and use every possible without falling into traps set by dis- intellectual isolation, and you can opportunity. honest outside parties looking to ex- count on them to look at a woman on The States will continue acting alone ploit their fame. the political right and say: If you are if the Federal Government fails to join Normally, we don’t make too much pro-family, pro-religion, pro-business, them. States like Connecticut and oth- hay over a bill introduction, but just pro-military, pro-life, we do not want ers around the country who want to getting everyone to the table is a first to hear from you. protect their citizens will continue to step that student athletes have wanted Those attacks may have made the be proactive. to see happen for a while. And I thank American people cringe, but they cer- We mark this painful anniversary Chairman WICKER and Senator MORAN tainly didn’t turn public opinion with renewed resolve—resolve to con- for backing this legislation. against Judge Barrett’s confirmation. tinue to honor, with positive action, I do want to point out that the rea- That campaign failed miserably. If those whose lives were lost at Sandy son the Senate has stepped in is be- anything, it provided a much needed Hook but also to redouble our efforts cause the NCAA just never could get reminder that, just like the fight for to educate and enlist our fellow citi- around to addressing this issue. They suffrage in the 1920s, the modern wom- zens. It is long past time; 8 years is a kept kicking the can down the road. an’s fight for equality in 2020 is about long time—much too long for this inac- They kept sending it to one committee more than succeeding in a single job or tion. and to another committee, and the engaging in a single civic action; it is Our hearts still ache. Our anger still NCAA has shown very little determina- about exercising our right to partici- burns. Our grief and pain are still tion to solve this issue for these young pate in democracy and engage in the there. For those families, they will athletes. Because the leadership at the public square without having to throw never go away. But make no mistake, NCAA has proven unable and has ourselves at the mercy of the left’s this pandemic is no excuse for inaction. shown an inability to address this, we moving goalpost that they use to arbi- If anything, COVID–19 has raised the have stepped up to address this issue. trarily define what is and is not an ac- number of gun purchases and increased Our student athletes deserve more re- ceptable way of life. the number of guns posing dangers in spect than they have been shown by Justice Barrett is now the third Jus- our neighborhoods. It has heightened the NCAA. tice President Trump has placed on the the stress and anxiety of people who (Mr. BOOZMAN assumed the Chair.) Supreme Court. She is in good com- might use those guns in incidents of WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE pany because she is part of a class of domestic violence. It has expanded the Now, Mr. President, on another topic, 229 Federal judges confirmed so far jeopardies of suicide and self-destruc- 2020 has been a very difficult year, but under President Trump, 144 of them tive behavior. there have been a few rays of sunshine during this Congress. And I expect that We have no excuse for inaction be- this year in spite of the quarantines we will see a few more join the ranks cause of the pandemic. We have every and the social distancing. before we adjourn for Christmas, in- reason to feel a greater sense of ur- We were still able to celebrate the cluding two Tennesseans who are on gency now, in the midst of this pan- 100th anniversary of the 19th Amend- this list.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.018 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S7462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 14, 2020 CORONAVIRUS has helped countless veterans receive The legislative clerk read as follows: Mr. President, I would be remiss if I the care and support that they have CLOTURE MOTION did not remind my colleagues that we earned. He has surely been an asset to We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- still have a lot to do before we adjourn. my team as we work to serve Kansans, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the This weekend’s announcements about servicemembers, and veterans. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby the first round of COVID–19 vaccines Before joining our office, Thomas move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- heading out for delivery were a very served as the legislative director to nation of Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indiana, to welcome addition to the news cycle. Congressman Harold Baker, a member be United States Circuit Judge for the Sev- We owe a great deal of credit to the of the House Veterans’ Affairs Com- enth Circuit. doctors and scientists who developed mittee. He served on the Bush transi- Mitch McConnell, James E. Risch, Mike the vaccines; to those working behind tion team after leaving congressional Crapo, Roy Blunt, Shelley Moore Cap- service and then went on to serve in ito, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, Chuck the scenes through Operation Warp Grassley, Thom Tillis, Richard Burr, Speed to get those safe, effective vac- numerous roles at the VA. These in- Pat Roberts, Cory Gardner, Lindsey cines approved; and to the truck- cluded roles as a congressional liaison Graham, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, drivers, the shipping professionals, cold for the VA and, most recently, in the John Boozman, John Barrasso. storage developers, and other essential Veterans Experience Office. He is a graduate of the National De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- workers pushing through a whole lot of imous consent, the mandatory quorum overtime to get these vaccines in the fense University and has used his experience to benefit those who serve our call has been waived. hands of healthcare providers. The question, Is it the sense of the This morning, I was fortunate Nation in uniform. Senate that debate on nomination of enough to stop by the grand opening of Thomas is fortunate to have his lov- Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indiana, to be Cold Chain Technologies’ Wilson Coun- ing wife Ashley and son Chase by his United States Circuit Judge for the ty, TN, facility. The technology they side. They undoubtedly contribute to Seventh Circuit, shall be brought to a have developed to preserve and trans- Thomas’s altruistic nature, and he is close? port these vaccines in a thermal con- blessed to have their support. Thomas joined my office in January The yeas and nays are mandatory tainer is truly impressive. But don’t forget that all across this 2019, just as I was assuming the gavel under the rule. of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Com- country, millions of small business The clerk will call the roll. mittee. His experience navigating the men and women and struggling work- The legislative clerk called the roll. VA proved immensely helpful to my ers are still waiting for us to agree on Mr. THUNE. The following Senators personal and committee staffs as we and pass another targeted—and I will are necessarily absent: the Senator set off to advocate for veterans from say targeted—COVID relief legislation. from Georgia (Mrs. LOEFFLER), the all walks of life. When I talked to Tennesseans this Senator from Georgia (Mr. PERDUE), He was especially helpful in advo- weekend, they aren’t worried about the Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO), cating for women veterans. Thomas led and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. politics or optics or unassociated wish the effort to study the employment SASSE). list items. They want to see another rates of post-9/11 female veterans, a co- Further, if present and voting, the round of PPP. They want to see a plus- hort of veterans that experiences high- up in unemployment insurance. They er unemployment rates, more than any Senator from Florida (Mr. RUBIO) want to see money for vaccines, for other demographic. would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ testing, and for schools so that people His efforts will lead to policies to Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the can get back to work and children can support female veterans and to make Senator from Maryland (Mr. CARDIN), get back to school. That is the relief certain that they have the tools nec- the Senator from California (Ms. HAR- Americans are looking for. And, I will essary to succeed after their service to RIS), and the Senator from New Mexico add, the hesitancy from some across our Nation. (Mr. HEINRICH) are necessarily absent. the aisle and over in the House Cham- It is sad to see Thomas leave the of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ber, where they have admitted to play- fice, but I know that his return to the any other Senators in the Chamber de- ing politics with people’s lives, has not Veterans Experience Office next month siring to vote? set well with Tennesseans as we enter will produce lasting results for the The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 51, this Christmas season. many veterans who regularly interact nays 42, as follows: I yield the floor. with the Department of Veterans Af- [Rollcall Vote No. 265 Leg.] I suggest the absence of a quorum. fairs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Thomas is an impressive public serv- YEAS—51 clerk will call the roll. ant, and it has been a privilege to work Alexander Ernst Murkowski The legislative clerk proceeded to Barrasso Fischer Paul with him. I hold him in the highest re- Blackburn Gardner Portman call the roll. gard. He is a significant asset to our Blunt Graham Risch Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask veterans and represents some of the Boozman Grassley Roberts unanimous consent that the order for best that our Federal Government has Braun Hawley Romney the quorum call be rescinded. Burr Hoeven Rounds to offer. Capito Hyde-Smith Scott (FL) The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Once again, thank you, Thomas, for Cassidy Inhofe Scott (SC) objection, it is so ordered. all you have done for Kansans and for Collins Johnson Shelby TRIBUTE TO THOMAS WILSON American veterans this year in associa- Cornyn Kelly Sinema Cotton Kennedy Sullivan Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, this tion with us and our work. You have Cramer Lankford Thune evening I want to take just a moment, been a model of selfless service and Crapo Lee Tillis in front of my colleagues, to recognize leadership, and I know you will con- Cruz Manchin Toomey Daines McConnell Wicker the contributions of a member of my tinue to do great things throughout Enzi Moran Young staff: Thomas Wilson. Mr. Wilson has your career and your life of service, spent the last year working in our per- wherever that path may lead. NAYS—42 sonal office as part of the Department WAIVING QUORUM CALL Baldwin Hassan Rosen of Veterans Affairs Congressional Fel- Mr. President, I also ask unanimous Bennet Hirono Sanders Blumenthal Jones Schatz lowship Program. consent that the mandatory quorum Booker Kaine Schumer As Thomas departs my office and recall be waived. Brown King Shaheen turns to the Department of Veterans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Cantwell Klobuchar Smith objection, it is so ordered. Carper Leahy Stabenow Affairs, I want to express my apprecia- Casey Markey Tester tion to him for his hard work and the CLOTURE MOTION Coons Menendez Udall dedication to serve veterans in Kansas The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Cortez Masto Merkley Van Hollen and across the Nation. Thomas has to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Duckworth Murphy Warner Durbin Murray Warren served at the VA for more than 18 Senate the pending cloture motion, Feinstein Peters Whitehouse years. His selfless approach to service which the clerk will state. Gillibrand Reed Wyden

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G14DE6.021 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7463 NOT VOTING—7 of importance and responsibility under title Col. Michael J. Bruno Cardin Loeffler Sasse 10, U.S.C., section 601: Col. Michael O. Cadle Harris Perdue To be lieutenant general Col. John J. Campo Heinrich Rubio Col. David J. Ciesielski Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Col. Alice A. Clark IN THE NAVY Col. David V. Cochran vote, the yeas are 51, the nays are 42. The following named officer for appoint- Col. Lynn E. Cole The motion is agreed to. ment in the United States Navy to the grade Col. John M. Cosgrove The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- indicated while assigned to a position of im- Col. Kurt R. Davis LIVAN). The majority leader. portance and responsibility under title 10, Col. Jason D. Dickinson U.S C., section 601: f Col. Leon J. Dodroe To be vice admiral Col. Daniel M. Fesler EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Rear Adm. Jeffrey W. Hughes Col. Emil J. Filkorn Col. Robert T. Gregory Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I IN THE AIR FORCE Col. David B. Johnson ask unanimous consent that the Sen- The following Air National Guard of the Col. Michele L. Kilgore ate proceed to consideration of Execu- United States officers for appointment in the Col. Bradford U. Larson tive Calendar No. 907; that the nomina- Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Col. Victor R. Macias tion be confirmed, and the motion to cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 Col. Dean B. Martin, Jr. reconsider be considered made and laid and 12212: Col. Daniel R. McDonough upon the table with no intervening ac- To be major general Col. Allison C. Miller tion or debate; and that the President Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Cobb Col. Mark W. Mitchum be immediately notified of the Senate’s Brig. Gen. Nicholas A. Gentile, Jr. Col. Michelle R. Mulberry Brig. Gen. Michael T. Gerock Col. Billy F. Murphy, Jr. action. Col. John R. O’Connor The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Brig. Gen. Duke A. Pirak Brig. Gen. Darrin E. Slaten Col, David A. Preisman objection, it is so ordered. Co}. Jori A. Robinson The nomination considered and con- The following Air National Guard of the United States officers for appointment in the Col. Shannon D. Smith firmed is as follows: Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Col. Bryony A. Terrell IN THE COAST GUARD cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 The following Air National Guard of the The following named officers for appoint- and 12212: United States officers for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- ment in the United States Coast Guard to To be major general cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 the grade indicated under title 14 U.S.C., sec- Brig. Gen. Matthew D. Dinmore and 12212: tion 2121(e): Brig. Gen. Gene W. Hughes, Jr. To be brigadier general To be rear admiral (lower half) Brig. Gen. Toni M. Lord Brig. Gen. Peter Nezamis Col. Jeffrey R. Alexander Capt. Michael H. Day Col. Mark A. Goodwill Capt. Mary M. Dean Brig. Gen. Gregg A. Perez Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Suelzer Col. Mark A. Muckey Capt. Charles E. Fosse Col. Rick L. Mutchler Capt. Chad L. Jacoby Brig. Gen. Mark A. Weber The following Air National Guard of the Capt. Carola J.G. List The following Air National Guard of the United States officers for appointment in the Capt. Michael W. Raymond United States officers for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Capt. Edward M. St. Pierre Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 f and 12212: and 12212: To be brigadier general EXECUTIVE CALENDAR To be major general Col. John H. Bondhus Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Brig. Gen. Sandra L. Best Col. Jeffrey D. Coats ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Brig. Gen. Charles G. Jeffries Col. Sean F. Conroy ate proceed to the consideration of Ex- Brig. Gen. James C. McEachen Col. Michael L. Cornell ecutive Calendar Nos. 915, 916, 917, 918, Brig. Gen. Shanna M. Woyak Col. Edward H. Evans, Jr. 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, Brig. Gen. Brett A. Wyrick Col. Christopher K. Faurot 928, 929, and all nominations on the The following Air National Guard of the Col. Lawrence P. Hager Secretary’s Desk in the Air Force, United States officers for appointment in the Col. David M. Houghland Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Col. Catherine M. Jumper cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 Col. Julio R. Lairet Force; that the nominations be con- and 12212: Col. William M. Leahy firmed, the motions to reconsider be To be major general Col. James R. Parry considered made and laid upon the Brig. Gen. James R. Camp Col. Lyle D. Shidla table with no intervening action or de- Brig. Gen. Thomas F. Grabowski Col. Todd R. Starbuck bate, and the President be immediately Brig. Gen. Paul E. Knapp Col. Melinda L. Sutton notified of the Senate’s action, and the Brig. Gen. Richard R. Neely Col. Michael T. Venerdi Senate then resume legislative session. Brig. Gen. Torrence W. Saxe Col. Peter L. Zalewski The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The following Air National Guard of the The following Air National Guard of the objection, it is so ordered. United States officer for appointment in the United States officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- The nominations considered and con- cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 firmed are, as follows: cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 12212: and 12212: IN THE MARINE CORPS To be brigadier general To be major general The following named officer for appoint- Col. Denise M. Donnell Brig. Gen. Barry A. Blanchard ment in the United States Marine Corps to The following Air National Guard of the The following Air National Guard of the the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., United States officer for appointment in the United States officer for appointment in the section 624: Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- To be major general cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 12212: Brig. Gen. Austin E. Renforth and 12212: To be brigadier general IN THE ARMY To be brigadier general Col. Anthony D. Stratton The following named officers for appoint- Col. Tara B. McKennie ment in the United States Army to the grade NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S The following Air National Guard of the indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: DESK United States officers for appointment in the IN THE AIR FORCE To be brigadier general Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indi- Col. Guy M. Jones cated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 PN2282 AIR FORCE nomination of Michael and 12212: G. King, which was received by the Senate IN THE AIR FORCE and appeared in the Congressional Record of The following named officer for appoint- To be brigadier general October 20, 2020. ment in the United States Air Force to the Col. Matthew A. Barker PN2305 AIR FORCE nominations (554) be- grade indicated while assigned to a position Col. Matthew A. Bourassa ginning JEFFREY DONALD ADLING, and

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ZELLHART, which nomi- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ceived by the Senate and appeared in the nations were received by the Senate and ap- Congressional Record of October 20, 2020. Congressional Record of November 12, 2020. peared in the Congressional Record of No- PN2288 NAVY nominations (66) beginning PN2346 NAVY nominations (76) beginning vember 12, 2020. CHRISTOPHER L. ADCOCK, and ending MI- MATTHEW B. ALEXANDER, and ending PN2307 AIR FORCE nominations (170) be- CHAEL J. YOSHIHARA, which nominations ANGELINA R. WOODBURN, which nomina- ginning BRIAN C. ADKINS, and ending were received by the Senate and appeared in tions were received by the Senate and ap- SCOTT C. ZETTERSTROM, which nomina- the Congressional Record of October 20, 2020. peared in the Congressional Record of No- tions were received by the Senate and ap- PN2289 NAVY nominations (3) beginning vember 18, 2020. peared in the Congressional Record of No- JASON E. HAYES, and ending CHRIS- PN2347 NAVY nominations (5) beginning vember 12, 2020. TOPHER S. WALTON, which nominations DEREK S. BERNSEN, and ending WILLIAM PN2308 AIR FORCE nominations (197) be- were received by the Senate and appeared in J. REIMER, which nominations were re- ginning JASON W. ABSHIRE, and ending the Congressional Record of October 20, 2020. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the BRIAN P. YODER, which nominations were PN2295 NAVY nominations (206) beginning Congressional Record of November 18, 2020. received by the Senate and appeared in the JEFFREY B. ADAY, and ending JESSICA L. PN2348 NAVY nominations (63) beginning Congressional Record of November 12, 2020. ZIMMERMAN, which nominations were re- DEENA R. ABT, and ending TODD W. WISH, PN2309 AIR FORCE nominations (33) begin- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the which nominations were received by the Sen- ning PRISCILLA M. ADAMS, and ending Congressional Record of October 26, 2020. ate and appeared in the Congressional ISAAC C. WILLIAMS, which nominations PN2296 NAVY nominations (71) beginning Record of November 18, 2020. were received by the Senate and appeared in JOHN A. O. ABORDO, and ending TRUE PN2349 NAVY nominations (52) beginning the Congressional Record of November 12, XIONG, which nominations were received by PATRICK R. ADAMS, and ending DAVID M. 2020. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- YOST, which nominations were received by PN2310 AIR FORCE nomination of Miriam sional Record of October 26, 2020. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- A. Krieger, which was received by the Senate PN2297 NAVY nominations (90) beginning sional Record of November 18, 2020. and appeared in the Congressional Record of JOSHUA M. ADAMS, and ending KENT J. D. PN2350 NAVY nominations (50) beginning November 12, 2020. WONG, which nominations were received by JOSHUA D. ALLEN, and ending SHAWN F. PN2311 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ZENTNER, which nominations were received ning JEAN P. PELTIER, and ending TARA sional Record of October 26, 2020. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- L. VILLENA, which nominations were re- PN2298 NAVY nominations (40) beginning sional Record of November 18, 2020. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the CASSANDRA E. ABBOTT, and ending PN2351 NAVY nominations (1037) beginning Congressional Record of November 12, 2020. JAMES J. YOON, which nominations were OLUWASEUN O. O. ABEGUNDE, and ending received by the Senate and appeared in the PETER J. ZOLLWEG, which nominations IN THE ARMY Congressional Record of October 26, 2020. were received by the Senate and appeared in PN2283 ARMY nomination of John M. PN2299 NAVY nominations (49) beginning the Congressional Record of November 18, Tokish, which was received by the Senate EZINDU U. ANANTI, and ending ERIC C. 2020. and appeared in the Congressional Record of WRIGHT, which nominations were received PN2352 NAVY nominations (37) beginning October 20 2020. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- BEKIM F. AUSTIN, and ending HENRY A. PN2284 ARMY nomination of Mark Y. Lee, sional Record of October 26, 2020. VILLATORO, which nominations were re- which was received by the Senate and ap- PN2317 NAVY nominations (104) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the peared in the Congressional Record of Octo- MICHAEL A. AJAO, and ending BRYAN E. Congressional Record of November 18, 2020. ber 20, 2020. WOOLDRIDGE, JR., which nominations were PN2353 NAVY nominations (57) beginning PN2312 ARMY nomination of Andrew C. received by the Senate and appeared in the ROBERT T. AUGUSTINE, and ending ALEX- Sinelli, which was received by the Senate Congressional Record of November 12, 2020. ANDER J. WUNDERLICH, which nomina- and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN2318 NAVY nominations (28) beginning tions were received by the Senate and ap- November 12, 2020. NATALIE R. BAKAN, and ending CHRIS- peared in the Congressional Record of No- PN2313 ARMY nomination of Phillip J. TOPHER E. VERZOSA, which nominations vember 18, 2020. Armstrong, which was received by the Sen- were received by the Senate and appeared in PN2354 NAVY nominations (5) beginning ate and appeared in the Congressional the Congressional Record of November 12, GAVIN L. KUREY, and ending ANTHONY J. Record of November 12, 2020. 2020. WICH, which nominations were received by PN2314 ARMY nomination of Tony D. PN2319 NAVY nominations (36) beginning the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Nguyen, which was received by the Senate JAMES P. ADWELL, and ending JESSICA N. sional Record of November 18, 2020. and appeared in the Congressional Record of WOODY, which nominations were received PN2355 NAVY nominations (20) beginning November 12, 2020. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- CHRISTOPHER S. FIFE, II, and ending PN2315 ARMY nomination of Matthew B. sional Record of November 12, 2020. WAYNE M. ZANNI, which nominations were Harrison, which was received by the Senate PN2320 NAVY nominations (25) beginning received by the Senate and appeared in the and appeared in the Congressional Record of BRYAN C. BARLETTO, and ending DAVID Congressional Record of November 18, 2020. November 12, 2020. W. WARNING, which nominations were re- PN2356 NAVY nominations (16) beginning PN2316 ARMY nomination of Michael S. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the JAMES F. ADAMS, and ending MARY C. Scioletti, which was received by the Senate Congressional Record of November 12, 2020. WALSH, which nominations were received and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN2321 NAVY nominations (24) beginning by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- November 12, 2020. COLLEEN L. ABUZEID, and ending ROBYN sional Record of November 18, 2020. PN2345 ARMY nomination of Brandon M. V. WHITE, which nominations were received PN2357 NAVY nominations (20) beginning Crisp, which was received by the Senate and by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- DAVID F. BORING, and ending JAC- appeared in the Congressional Record of No- sional Record of November 12, 2020. QUELINE ZIMNY, which nominations were vember 18, 2020. PN2322 NAVY nomination of Brian B. received by the Senate and appeared in the IN THE MARINE CORPS Toupin, which was received by the Senate Congressional Record of November 18, 2020. PN2290 MARINE CORPS nomination of and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN2358 NAVY nominations (26) beginning William J. Warkentin, which was received by November 12, 2020. NEHA U. ATHAVALE, and ending ERIC T. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN2323 NAVY nomination of Jennifer L. WILMER, which nominations were received sional Record of October 20, 2020. Rhinehart, which was received by the Senate by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN2291 MARINE CORPS nomination of and appeared in the Congressional Record of sional Record of November 18, 2020. PN2359 NAVY nominations (80) beginning Jared L. Reddinger, which was received by November 12, 2020. PN2324 NAVY nomination of Brandon E. MALIKUL A. AZIZ, and ending SCOTT H. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Clark, which was received by the Senate and ZINN, II, which nominations were received sional Record of October 20, 2020. appeared in the Congressional Record of No- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- IN THE NAVY vember 12, 2020. sional Record of November 18, 2020. PN2285 NAVY nominations (98) beginning PN2325 NAVY nominations (99) beginning PN2360 NAVY nominations (42) beginning RAUL T. ACEVEDO, and ending SHEU O. CHRISTOPHER L. ALLEN, and ending ED- LUIS E. BANCHS, and ending MATTHEW K. YUSUF, which nominations were received by WARD P. WINDAS, which nominations were WITTKOPP, which nominations were re- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- received by the Senate and appeared in the ceived by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of October 20, 2020. Congressional Record of November 12, 2020. Congressional Record of November 18, 2020. PN2286 NAVY nominations (145) beginning PN2326 NAVY nominations (16) beginning PN2361 NAVY nominations (23) beginning BRANDEN J. ALBRECHT, and ending RAYNARD ALLEN, and ending MARLIN GEORGE W. ACFALLE, and ending EMMA

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.015 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7465 S. YEARBY, which nominations were re- ance benefits under such title for individuals sons learned from the COVID–19 pandemic, ceived by the Senate and appeared in the with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–318). Congressional Record of November 18, 2020. S. 1014. An act to establish the Route 66 By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on IN THE SPACE FORCE Centennial Commission, and for other pur- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- poses. fairs, with amendments and an amendment PN2328 SPACE FORCE nominations (58) S. 1153. An act to explicitly make unau- to the title: beginning ISRAEL ABENSUR, and ending thorized access to Department of Education S. 4158. A bill to examine the extent of the DEVIN LEE ZUFELT, which nominations information technology systems and the reliance of the United States on foreign pro- were received by the Senate and appeared in misuse of identification devices issued by the ducers for personal protective equipment the Congressional Record of November 12, Department of Education a criminal act. during the COVID–19 pandemic and produce 2020. S. 2258. An act to provide anti-retaliation recommendations to secure the supply chain f protections for antitrust whistleblowers. of personal protective equipment (Rept. No. S. 2904. An act to direct the Director of the 116–319). LEGISLATIVE SESSION National Science Foundation to support re- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- search on the outputs that may be generated Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ate will now resume legislative session. by generative adversarial networks, other- fairs, with an amendment: wise known as deepfakes, and other com- S. 4165. A bill to repeal section 692 of the f parable techniques that may be developed in Post-Katrina Emergency Management Re- MORNING BUSINESS the future, and for other purposes. form Act of 2006 (Rept. No. 116–320). S. 2981. An act to reauthorize and amend By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ministration Commissioned Officer Corps fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a ate be in a period of morning business, Act of 2002, and for other purposes. substitute: with Senators permitted to speak S. 3703. An act to amend the Elder Abuse S. 4210. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- Prevention and Prosecution Act to improve therein for up to 10 minutes each. curity Act of 2002 to authorize the transfer of the prevention of elder abuse and exploi- certain equipment during a public health The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tation of individuals with Alzheimer’s dis- emergency, and for other purposes (Rept. No. objection, it is so ordered. ease and related dementias. 116–321). f S. 4902. An act to designate the United S. 4224. A bill to require the Secretary of States courthouse located at 351 South West Homeland Security to assess technology MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the needs along the Southern border and develop RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT ‘‘Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse’’. a strategy for bridging such gaps (Rept. No. 116–322). ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED f H.R. 1313. An act to amend the Imple- Under the authority of the order of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES menting Recommendations of the 9 11 Com- the Senate of January 3, 2019, the Sec- The following reports of committees mission Act of 2007 to clarify certain allow- retary of the Senate, on December 11, were submitted: able uses of funds for public transportation security assistance grants and establish peri- 2020, during the adjournment of the By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on ods of performance for such grants, and for Senate, received a message from the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- other purposes (Rept. No. 116–323). House of Representatives announcing fairs, without amendment: that the Speaker had signed the fol- S. 92. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, f lowing enrolled bills: United States Code, to provide that major SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND H.R. 6395. An act to authorize appropria- rules of the executive branch shall have no SENATE RESOLUTIONS tions for fiscal year 2021 for military activi- force or effect unless a joint resolution of ap- ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- proval is enacted into law (Rept. No. 116–311). The following concurrent resolutions tary construction, and for defense activities By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on and Senate resolutions were read, and of the Department of Energy, to prescribe Homeland Security and Governmental Af- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a military personnel strengths for such fiscal By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. substitute: year, and for other purposes. BLUMENTHAL): H.R. 8900. An act making further con- S. 2162. A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to S. Con. Res. 52. A concurrent resolution to tinuing appropriations for fiscal year 2021, correct the enrollment of S. 3312; considered and for other purposes. annually hire at least 600 new Border Patrol agents, to report quarterly to Congress on and agreed to. Under the authority of the order of the status of the Border Patrol workforce, f the Senate of January 3, 2019, the en- and to conduct a comprehensive staffing ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS rolled bills were signed on December analysis (Rept. No. 116–312). 11, 2020, during the adjournment of the S. 2722. A bill to prohibit agencies from S. 2561 Senate, by the Acting President pro using Federal funds for publicity or propa- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, ganda purposes, and for other purposes tempore (Ms. MURKOWSKI). the name of the Senator from Min- (Rept. No. 116–313). nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a f S. 2967. A bill to establish the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations of the cosponsor of S. 2561, a bill to amend the MEASURES PLACED ON THE United States to facilitate the fullest co- Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to clar- CALENDAR operation, coordination, and mutual ac- ify provisions enacted by the Captive The following bill was read the sec- countability among all levels of government, Wildlife Safety Act, to further the con- ond time, and placed on the calendar: and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–314). servation of certain wildlife species, By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on and for other purposes. S. 5014. A bill to amend title 31, United Homeland Security and Governmental Af- S. 3020 States Code, to provide for automatic con- fairs, without amendment: tinuing resolutions. S. 3038. A bill to promote innovative acqui- At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the f sition techniques and procurement strate- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. gies, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116– DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED 315). 3020, a bill to amend title 38, United The Secretary of the Senate reported By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on States Code, to authorize the Secretary that on December 11, 2020, she had pre- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of Veterans Affairs to enter into con- fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a sented to the President of the United substitute: tracts with States or to award grants States the following enrolled bills: S. 3658. A bill to establish an Office of to States to promote health and S. 134. An act to amend title 18, United Equal Rights and Community Inclusion at wellness, prevent suicide, and improve States Code, with regard to stalking. the Federal Emergency Management Agen- outreach to veterans, and for other S. 199. An act to provide for the transfer of cy, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 116–316). purposes. certain Federal land in the State of Min- S. 3997. A bill to strengthen the security S. 3072 nesota for the benefit of the Leech Lake and integrity of the United States scientific Band of Ojibwe. and research enterprise (Rept. No. 116–317). At the request of Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, S. 578. An act to amend title II of the So- S. 4153. A bill to require the Federal Emer- the name of the Senator from Indiana cial Security Act to eliminate the five- gency Management Agency to evaluate the (Mr. YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor month waiting period for disability insur- National Response Framework based on les- of S. 3072, a bill to amend the Federal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.016 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S7466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 14, 2020 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to pro- GRASSLEY) and the Senator from Iowa (A) developed, in whole or in part, by sci- hibit the approval of new abortion (Ms. ERNST) were added as cosponsors entists and engineers employed by the Ad- drugs, to prohibit investigational use of S. 4966, a bill to amend the Internal ministration; or exemptions for abortion drugs, and to Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5- (B) otherwise developed using Federal funds. impose additional regulatory require- year extension of the carbon oxide se- (5) OPERATIONAL MODEL.—The term ‘‘oper- ments with respect to previously ap- questration credit, and for other pur- ational model’’ means any model that has an proved abortion drugs, and for other poses. output used by the Administration for oper- purposes. S. RES. 774 ational functions. S. 3189 At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the (6) SUITABLE MODEL.—The term ‘‘suitable model’’ means a model that meets the re- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the names of the Senator from Mississippi quirements described in paragraph (5)(E)(ii) name of the Senator from New York (Mrs. HYDE-SMITH) and the Senator of section 102(b) of the Weather Research (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were Forecasting and Innovation Act of 2017 (15 sor of S. 3189, a bill to use proceeds added as cosponsors of S. Res. 774, a U.S.C. 8512(b)), as redesignated by section from spectrum auctions to support sup- resolution honoring the United Nations 4(g), as determined by the Administrator. ply chain innovation and multilateral World Food Programme on the occa- SEC. 3. PURPOSES. security. sion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel The purposes of this Act are— (1) to support innovation in modeling by S. 3418 Peace Prize. allowing interested stakeholders to have At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, her f easy and complete access to the models used name was added as a cosponsor of S. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND by the Administration, as the Administrator 3418, a bill to amend the Robert T. determines appropriate; and Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- PROPOSED (2) to use vetted innovations arising from gency Assistance Act to allow the Ad- SA 2705. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. THUNE) access described in paragraph (1) to improve ministrator of the Federal Emergency proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2597, to modeling by the Administration. Management Agency to provide cap- require the National Oceanic and Atmos- SEC. 4. PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN TO pheric Administration to make certain oper- MAKE CERTAIN MODELS AND DATA italization grants to States to estab- AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. lish revolving funds to provide hazard ational models available to the public, and for other purposes. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall mitigation assistance to reduce risks SA 2706. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. WICKER) develop and implement a plan to make avail- from disasters and natural hazards, and proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4704, able to the public the following: other related environmental harm. to direct the Director of the National (1) Operational models developed by the Administration. S. 3612 Science Foundation to support multidisciplinary research on the science of suicide, (2) Models that are not operational models, At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the including experimental and developmental names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. and to advance the knowledge and understanding of issues that may be associated models, as the Administrator determines ap- BROWN) and the Senator from Michigan with several aspects of suicide including in- propriate. (Ms. STABENOW) were added as cospon- trinsic and extrinsic factors related to areas (3) Applicable information and documenta- sors of S. 3612, a bill to clarify for pur- such as wellbeing, resilience, and vulner- tion for models described in paragraphs (1) poses of the Internal Revenue Code of ability. and (2). 1986 that receipt of coronavirus assist- SA 2707. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. ALEX- (4) Subject to section 7, all data owned by ANDER) proposed an amendment to the bill S. the Federal Government and data that the ance does not affect the tax treatment Administrator has the legal right to redis- of ordinary business expenses. 1636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the scope of tribute that are associated with models S. 4730 new chemical exclusivity. made available to the public pursuant to the At the request of Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, plan and used in operational forecasting by the name of the Senator from Indiana f the Administration, including— (A) relevant metadata; (Mr. YOUNG) was added as a cosponsor TEXT OF AMENDMENTS of S. 4730, a bill to amend title 31, (B) data used for operational models used SA 2705. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. by the Administration as of the date of the United States Code, to require the Sec- THUNE) proposed an amendment to the enactment of this Act; and retary of the Treasury to mint and bill S. 2597, to require the National (C) a description of intended model out- issue quarter dollars in commemora- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- puts. tion of the Nineteenth Amendment, tion to make certain operational mod- (b) ACCOMMODATIONS.—In developing and and for other purposes. implementing the plan under subsection (a), els available to the public, and for the Administrator may make such accom- S. 4860 other purposes; as follows: modations as the Administrator considers At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the Strike all after the enacting clause and in- appropriate to ensure that the public release names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. sert the following: of any model, information, documentation, BROWN) and the Senator from Nevada SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. or data pursuant to the plan under sub- (Ms. ROSEN) were added as cosponsors This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Learning section (a) does not jeopardize— of S. 4860, a bill to exempt payments Excellence and Good Examples from New De- (1) national security; made from the Railroad Unemploy- velopers Act of 2020’’ or the ‘‘LEGEND Act of (2) intellectual property or redistribution 2020’’. rights, including under titles 17 and 35, ment Insurance Account from seques- United States Code; tration under the Balanced Budget and SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) any trade secret or commercial or fi- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. In this Act: nancial information subject to section (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- S. 4927 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code; tration’’ means the National Oceanic and At- (4) any models or data that are otherwise At the request of Mr. KING, the name mospheric Administration. of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. restricted by contract or other written (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- agreement; or MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of trator’’ means the Under Secretary of Com- (5) the mission of the Administration to S. 4927, a bill to exclude EIDL advance merce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Ad- protect lives and property. amounts from the calculation of loan ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- (c) PRIORITY.—In developing and imple- forgiveness under the paycheck protec- mospheric Administration. menting the plan under subsection (a), the tion program, and for other purposes. (3) EARTH PREDICTION INNOVATION CENTER.— Administrator shall prioritize making avail- The term ‘‘Earth Prediction Innovation Cen- able to the public the models described in S. 4935 ter’’ means the community global weather subsection (a)(1). At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the research modeling system described in para- (d) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN MODELS.—In de- name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. graph (5)(E) of section 102(b) of the Weather veloping and implementing the plan under ROSEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Research Forecasting and Innovation Act of subsection (a), the Administrator may ex- 4935, a bill to provide continued assist- 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)), as redesignated by clude models that the Administrator deter- ance to unemployed workers. section 4(g). mines will be retired or superseded in fewer (4) MODEL.—The term ‘‘model’’ means any than 5 years after the date of the enactment S. 4966 vetted numerical model and associated data of this Act. At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the assimilation of the Earth’s system or its (e) PLATFORMS.—In carrying out sub- names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. components— sections (a) and (b), the Administrator may

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.013 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7467 use government servers, contracts or agree- issues that may be associated with sev- the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, Code ments with a private vendor, or any other eral aspects of suicide including intrin- of Federal Regulations (or any successor reg- platform consistent with the purpose of this sic and extrinsic factors related to ulations))’’; Act. areas such as wellbeing, resilience, and (B) in subsection (j)(5)(F), by striking ‘‘ac- (f) SUPPORT PROGRAM.—The Administrator tive ingredient (including any ester or salt of shall plan for and establish a program to vulnerability; as follows: the active ingredient)’’ each place it appears support infrastructure, including tele- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- and inserting ‘‘active moiety (as defined by communications and technology infrastruc- sert the following: the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, Code ture of the Administration and the platforms SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of Federal Regulations (or any successor reg- described in subsection (e), relevant to mak- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Advancing ulations))’’; ing operational models and data available to Research to Prevent Suicide Act’’. (C) in subsection (l)(2)(A)— the public pursuant to the plan under sub- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (i) by amending clause (i) to read as fol- section (a). Congress finds the following: lows: (g) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 102(b) (1) The rate of Americans dying by suicide ‘‘(i) not later than 30 days after the date of of the Weather Research Forecasting and In- is on the rise, increasing 10.7 to 14.0 deaths approval of such applications— novation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)) is per 100,000 people from 2001 to 2017. ‘‘(I) for a drug, no active moiety (as defined amended by redesignating the second para- (2) Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of by the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, graph (4) (as added by section 4(a) of the Na- death among people in the United States and Code of Federal Regulations (or any suc- tional Integrated Drought Information Sys- the second-leading cause of death for young cessor regulations)) of which has been ap- tem Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law people between the ages of 15 and 34. proved in any other application under this 115–423; 132 Stat. 5456)) as paragraph (5). (3) The National Science Foundation funds section; or SEC. 5. REQUIREMENT TO REVIEW MODELS AND research that is improving our basic under- ‘‘(II) for a biological product, no active in- LEVERAGE INNOVATIONS. standing of factors with potential relevance gredient of which has been approved in any The Administrator shall— to suicide, including potential relevance to other application under section 351 of the (1) consistent with the mission of the prevention and treatment. Public Health Service Act; and’’; and Earth Prediction Innovation Center, periodi- (4) Despite progress in mental health re- (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ‘‘or biologi- cally review innovations and improvements search, current gaps exist in scientific under- cal product’’ before the period; made by persons outside the Administration standing and basic knowledge of human neu- (D) by amending subsection (s) to read as to the operational models made available to ral, genetic, cognitive, perceptual, behav- follows: the public pursuant to the plan under section ioral, social, and environmental factors with ‘‘(s) REFERRAL TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— 4(a) in order to improve the accuracy and potential relevance to suicide. The Secretary shall— timeliness of forecasts of the Administra- ‘‘(1) refer a drug or biological product to a tion; and SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RE- SEARCH. Food and Drug Administration advisory (2) if the Administrator identifies an inno- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Na- committee for review at a meeting of such vation for a suitable model, develop and im- tional Science Foundation, in consultation advisory committee prior to the approval of plement a plan to use the innovation to im- with the Director of the National Institutes such drug or biological if it is— prove the model. of Health and the Director of the National ‘‘(A) a drug, no active moiety (as defined SEC. 6. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION. Institute of Mental Health and taking into by the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years consideration prioritized research agendas or Code of Federal Regulations (or any suc- after the date of the enactment of this Act, strategic plans, as appropriate, shall, subject cessor regulations)) of which has been ap- the Administrator shall submit to the appro- to the availability of appropriations, award proved in any other application under this priate congressional committees a report on grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed section; or the implementation of this Act that includes basis to institutions of higher education (or ‘‘(B) a biological product, no active ingre- a description of— consortia of such institutions) to support dient of which has been approved in any (1) the implementation of the plan required multidisciplinary, fundamental research other application under section 351 of the by section 4; with potential relevance to suicide, includ- Public Health Service Act; or (2) the process of the Administration under ing potential relevance to prevention and ‘‘(2) if the Secretary does not refer a drug section 5— treatment, including, but not limited to— or biological product described in paragraph (A) for engaging with interested stake- (1) basic understanding of human social be- (1) to a Food and Drug Administration advi- holders to learn what innovations those havior; sory committee prior to such approval, pro- stakeholders have found; (2) the neural basis of human cognition; vide in the action letter on the application (B) for reviewing those innovations; and (3) basic understanding of cognitive, lin- for the drug or biological product a summary (C) for operationalizing innovations to im- guistic, social, cultural, and biological proc- of the reasons why the Secretary did not prove suitable models. esses related to human development across refer the drug or biological product to an ad- (b) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- the lifespan; visory committee prior to approval.’’; and TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term (E) in subsection (u)(1), in the matter pre- ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ (4) basic understanding of perceptual, ceding subparagraph (A)— means— motor, and cognitive processes, and their (i) by striking ‘‘active ingredient (includ- (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, interaction, in typical human behavior; and ing any ester or salt of the active ingre- and Transportation and the Committee on (5) basic understanding of the relevance of dient)’’ and inserting ‘‘active moiety (as de- Appropriations of the Senate; and drug and alcohol abuse. (b) ENCOURAGING APPLICATIONS FROM fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of (2) the Committee on Science, Space, and EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS.—To promote title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any Technology and the Committee on Appro- the development of early career researchers, successor regulations))’’; and priations of the House of Representatives. in awarding funds under subsection (a), the (ii) by striking ‘‘same active ingredient’’ SEC. 7. PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY IN- Director of the National Science Foundation and inserting ‘‘same active moiety’’; TERESTS. shall encourage applications submitted by (2) in section 512(c)(2)(F) (21 U.S.C. (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any 360b(c)(2)(F)), by striking ‘‘active ingredient other provision of this Act, the Adminis- early career researchers, including doctoral (including any ester or salt of the active in- trator, in consultation with the Secretary of students or postdoctoral researchers. gredient)’’ each place it appears and insert- Defense, as appropriate, may withhold any ing ‘‘active moiety (as defined by the Sec- model or data if the Administrator deter- SA 2707. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. retary in section 314.3 of title 21, Code of mines doing so to be necessary to protect the ALEXANDER) proposed an amendment to Federal Regulations (or any successor regu- national security interests of the United the bill S. 1636, to amend the Federal lations))’’; States. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- (3) in section 524(a)(4) (21 U.S.C. 360n(a)(4)), (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in spect to the scope of new chemical ex- by amending subparagraph (C) to read as fol- this Act shall be construed to supersede any clusivity; as follows: other provision of law governing the protec- lows: Strike all after the enacting clause and in- tion of the national security interests of the ‘‘(C) is for— sert the following: United States. ‘‘(i) a human drug, no active moiety (as de- SECTION 1. CLARIFYING THE MEANING OF NEW fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of SA 2706. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. CHEMICAL ENTITY. title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any WICKER) proposed an amendment to the (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter V of the Federal successor regulations)) of which has been ap- bill H.R. 4704, to direct the Director of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is amended— proved in any other application under sec- (1) in section 505 (21 U.S.C. 355)— tion 505(b)(1); or the National Science Foundation to (A) in subsection (c)(3)(E), by striking ‘‘ac- ‘‘(ii) a biological product, no active ingre- support multidisciplinary research on tive ingredient (including any ester or salt of dient of which has been approved in any the science of suicide, and to advance the active ingredient)’’ each place it appears other application under section 351 of the the knowledge and understanding of and inserting ‘‘active moiety (as defined by Public Health Service Act.’’;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.020 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S7468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 14, 2020 (4) in section 529(a)(4) (21 U.S.C. 21 U.S.C. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. (a) not later than 1 year after such date of 360ff(a)(4)), by striking subparagraphs (A) In this Act: enactment. and (B) and inserting the following: (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- SEC. 5. REQUIREMENT TO REVIEW MODELS AND ‘‘(A) is for a drug or biological product tration’’ means the National Oceanic and At- LEVERAGE INNOVATIONS. that is for the prevention or treatment of a mospheric Administration. The Administrator shall— rare pediatric disease; (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (1) consistent with the mission of the ‘‘(B)(i) is for such a drug— trator’’ means the Under Secretary of Com- Earth Prediction Innovation Center, periodi- ‘‘(I) that contains no active moiety (as de- merce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Ad- cally review innovations and improvements fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- made by persons outside the Administration title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any mospheric Administration. to the operational models made available to successor regulations)) that has been pre- (3) MODEL.—The term ‘‘model’’ means any the public under section 4 in order to im- viously approved in any other application numerical model of the Earth’s system or its prove the accuracy and timeliness of fore- under subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (j) of sec- components produced by scientists employed casts of the Administration; and tion 505; and by the Administration. (2) if the Administrator identifies an inno- ‘‘(II) that is the subject of an application (4) OPERATIONAL MODEL.—The term ‘‘oper- vation for such a model the Administrator submitted under section 505(b)(1); or ational model’’ means any model that has an considers suitable, develop and implement a ‘‘(ii) is for such a biological product— output used by the Administration for oper- plan to use the innovation to improve the ‘‘(I) that contains no active ingredient that ational or public service functions. model. has been previously approved in any other (5) OPEN SOURCE CODE.—The term ‘‘open SEC. 6. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION. application under section 351(a) or 351(k) of source code’’ means computer code or pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year the Public Health Service Act; and gramming language that is available for pub- after the date of the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(II) that is the subject of an application lic use or modification. the Administrator shall submit to the appro- submitted under section 351(a) of the Public SEC. 3. PURPOSES. priate congressional committees a report on Health Service Act;’’; and The purposes of this Act are— the implementation of this Act that includes (5) in section 565A(a)(4) (21 U.S.C. 360bbb– (1) to support innovation in modeling by a description of— 4a(a)(4)), by amending subparagraph (D) to allowing interested stakeholders to have (1) how operational models have been made read as follows: easy and complete access to the models used publicly available as required by section 4(a); ‘‘(D) is for— by the Administration; and and ‘‘(i) a human drug, no active moiety (as de- (2) to use vetted innovations arising from (2) the process of the Administration under fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of access provided under paragraph (1) to im- section 5— title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any prove modeling by the Administration. (A) for engaging with interested stake- successor regulations)) of which has been ap- SEC. 4. REQUIREMENT TO MAKE CERTAIN OPER- holders to learn what innovations those proved in any other application under sec- ATIONAL MODELS AVAILABLE TO stakeholders have found; tion 505(b)(1); or THE PUBLIC. (B) for reviewing those innovations; and ‘‘(ii) a biological product, no active ingre- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall (C) for operationalizing innovations the dient of which has been approved in any make available to the public the following: Administrator considers suitable. other application under section 351 of the (1) Current and future operational models (b) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- Public Health Service Act.’’. developed by the Administration, in the form TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.—Chapter V of of open source code for a period consistent ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with applicable records retention require- means— (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq) is amended— ments. (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, (1) in section 505 (21 U.S.C. 355)— (2) All Government-owned data, subject to and Transportation and the Committee on (A) in subsection (c)(3)(E), by repealing redistribution rights, associated with such Appropriations of the Senate; and clause (i); and models and used in operational forecasting (2) the Committee on Science, Space, and (B) in subsection (j)(5)(F), by repealing by the Administration, including— Technology and the Committee on Appro- clause (i); and (A) relevant metadata; priations of the House of Representatives. (2) in section 505A(c)(1)(A)(i)(II) (21 U.S.C. (B) data used for current operational fore- SEC. 7. PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY IN- 355a(c)(1)(A)(i)(II)), by striking ‘‘(c)(3)(D)’’ casts; and TERESTS. and inserting ‘‘(c)(3)(E)’’. (C) a description of intended model out- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any f puts. other provision of this Act, the Adminis- trator may withhold models or data used in LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND (b) DISCRETION TO MAKE EXPERIMENTAL OR DEVELOPMENT MODELS AVAILABLE.—The Ad- operational weather forecasting if the Ad- GOOD EXAMPLES FROM NEW DE- ministrator may make experimental or de- ministrator determines doing so to be nec- VELOPERS ACT OF 2019 velopmental models associated with develop- essary to protect the national security interests of the United States. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ment projects funded by the Administration available to the public as open source code. (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ask unanimous consent that the Sen- this Act shall be construed to supersede any ate proceed to the immediate consider- (c) PLATFORM.—In carrying out subsections (a) and (b), the Administrator may use gov- other provision of law governing the protec- ation of Calendar No. 514, S. 2597. ernment servers, contracts or agreements tion of the national security interests of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The with a private vendor, or any other platform United States. clerk will report the bill by title. consistent with the purpose of this Act. øSEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.¿ The senior assistant legislative clerk (d) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 102(b) øThere are authorized to be appropriated read, as follows: of the Weather Research Forecasting and In- to the Administration for each of fiscal years A bill (S. 2597) to require the National Oce- novation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)) is 2021 through 2026 such sums as may be nec- anic and Atmospheric Administration to amended by redesignating the second para- essary to carry out this Act.¿ make certain operational models available graph (4) (as added by section 4(a) of the Na- SEC. 8. FUNDING. to the public, and for other purposes. tional Integrated Drought Information Sys- The Administrator shall carry out this Act There being no objection, the Senate tem Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law using amounts available to the Administrator 115–423)) as paragraph (5). for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. proceeded to consider the bill, which (e) PHASED IMPLEMENTATION.— had been reported from the Committee Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous (1) IMMEDIATE EFFECT FOR CERTAIN MOD- consent that the committee-reported on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ELS.—For operational models that, as of the tation with an amendment, as follows: date of the enactment of this Act, meet the amendment be withdrawn; that the (The part of the bill intended to be requirements described in paragraph Thune substitute amendment at the stricken is shown in boldface brackets (5)(E)(ii) of section 102(b) of the Weather Re- desk be agreed to; that the bill, as and the part of the bill intended to be search Forecasting and Innovation Act of amended, be considered read a third inserted is shown in italics.) 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)), as redesignated by time and passed; and that the motion subsection (d), the Administrator shall im- to reconsider be considered made and S. 2597 plement the requirements of subsection (a) laid upon the table. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as soon as practicable after such date of en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without resentatives of the United States of America in actment. objection, it is so ordered. Congress assembled, (2) NEW MODELS.—For operational models The committee-reported amendment SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that meet the requirements described in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Learning paragraph (1) and are created or substan- was withdrawn. Excellence and Good Examples from New De- tially updated after the date of the enact- The amendment (No. 2705), in the na- velopers Act of 2019’’ or the ‘‘LEGEND Act of ment of this Act, the Administrator shall ture of a substitute, was agreed to, as 2019’’. implement the requirements of subsection follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.021 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7469 (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) modations as the Administrator considers ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ Strike all after the enacting clause and in- appropriate to ensure that the public release means— sert the following: of any model, information, documentation, (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. or data pursuant to the plan does not jeop- and Transportation and the Committee on This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Learning ardize— Appropriations of the Senate; and Excellence and Good Examples from New De- (1) national security; (2) the Committee on Science, Space, and velopers Act of 2020’’ or the ‘‘LEGEND Act of (2) intellectual property or redistribution Technology and the Committee on Appro- 2020’’. rights, including under titles 17 and 35, priations of the House of Representatives. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. United States Code; SEC. 7. PROTECTION OF NATIONAL SECURITY IN- In this Act: (3) any trade secret or commercial or fi- TERESTS. nancial information subject to section (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any tration’’ means the National Oceanic and At- 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code; other provision of this Act, the Adminis- mospheric Administration. (4) any models or data that are otherwise trator, in consultation with the Secretary of restricted by contract or other written (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- Defense, as appropriate, may withhold any trator’’ means the Under Secretary of Com- agreement; or model or data if the Administrator deter- merce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Ad- (5) the mission of the Administration to mines doing so to be necessary to protect the ministrator of the National Oceanic and At- protect lives and property. national security interests of the United mospheric Administration. (c) PRIORITY.—In developing and imple- States. menting the plan under subsection (a), the (3) EARTH PREDICTION INNOVATION CENTER.— (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in The term ‘‘Earth Prediction Innovation Cen- Administrator shall prioritize making avail- this Act shall be construed to supersede any ter’’ means the community global weather able to the public the models described in other provision of law governing the protec- research modeling system described in para- subsection (a)(1). tion of the national security interests of the graph (5)(E) of section 102(b) of the Weather (d) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN MODELS.—In de- United States. Research Forecasting and Innovation Act of veloping and implementing the plan under The bill (S. 2597), as amended, was or- subsection (a), the Administrator may ex- 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)), as redesignated by dered to be engrossed for a third read- section 4(g). clude models that the Administrator determines will be retired or superseded in fewer ing, was read the third time, and (4) MODEL.—The term ‘‘model’’ means any passed. vetted numerical model and associated data than 5 years after the date of the enactment assimilation of the Earth’s system or its of this Act. f components— (e) PLATFORMS.—In carrying out sub- (A) developed, in whole or in part, by sci- sections (a) and (b), the Administrator may ADVANCING RESEARCH TO entists and engineers employed by the Ad- use government servers, contracts or agree- PREVENT SUICIDE ACT ministration; or ments with a private vendor, or any other platform consistent with the purpose of this Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (B) otherwise developed using Federal ask unanimous consent that the Com- funds. Act. (f) SUPPORT PROGRAM.—The Administrator mittee on Commerce, Science, and (5) OPERATIONAL MODEL.—The term ‘‘operational model’’ means any model that has an shall plan for and establish a program to Transportation be discharged from fur- output used by the Administration for oper- support infrastructure, including tele- ther consideration of H.R. 4704 and the ational functions. communications and technology infrastruc- Senate proceed to its immediate con- ture of the Administration and the platforms (6) SUITABLE MODEL.—The term ‘‘suitable sideration. described in subsection (e), relevant to mak- model’’ means a model that meets the re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quirements described in paragraph (5)(E)(ii) ing operational models and data available to the public pursuant to the plan under sub- clerk will report the bill by title. of section 102(b) of the Weather Research The senior assistant legislative clerk Forecasting and Innovation Act of 2017 (15 section (a). ECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 102(b) read as follows: U.S.C. 8512(b)), as redesignated by section (g) T of the Weather Research Forecasting and In- 4(g), as determined by the Administrator. A bill (H.R. 4704) to direct the Director of novation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8512(b)) is the National Science Foundation to support SEC. 3. PURPOSES. amended by redesignating the second para- The purposes of this Act are— multidisciplinary research on the science of graph (4) (as added by section 4(a) of the Na- (1) to support innovation in modeling by suicide, and to advance the knowledge and tional Integrated Drought Information Sys- allowing interested stakeholders to have understanding of issues that may be associ- tem Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law easy and complete access to the models used ated with several aspects of suicide including 115–423; 132 Stat. 5456)) as paragraph (5). by the Administration, as the Administrator intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to determines appropriate; and SEC. 5. REQUIREMENT TO REVIEW MODELS AND areas such as wellbeing, resilience, and vul- LEVERAGE INNOVATIONS. (2) to use vetted innovations arising from nerability. The Administrator shall— access described in paragraph (1) to improve There being no objection, the com- (1) consistent with the mission of the modeling by the Administration. Earth Prediction Innovation Center, periodi- mittee was discharged, and the Senate SEC. 4. PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN TO cally review innovations and improvements proceeded to consider the bill. MAKE CERTAIN MODELS AND DATA Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. made by persons outside the Administration (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall to the operational models made available to consent that the Wicker amendment at develop and implement a plan to make avail- the public pursuant to the plan under section the desk be agreed to; that the bill, as able to the public the following: 4(a) in order to improve the accuracy and amended, be considered read a third (1) Operational models developed by the timeliness of forecasts of the Administra- time and passed; and that the motion Administration. tion; and to reconsider be considered made and (2) Models that are not operational models, (2) if the Administrator identifies an innovation for a suitable model, develop and im- laid upon the table. including experimental and developmental The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without models, as the Administrator determines ap- plement a plan to use the innovation to im- propriate. prove the model. objection, it is so ordered. (3) Applicable information and documenta- SEC. 6. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION. The amendment (No. 2706), in the nation for models described in paragraphs (1) (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years ture of a substitute, was agreed to, as and (2). after the date of the enactment of this Act, follows: (4) Subject to section 7, all data owned by the Administrator shall submit to the appro- (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) priate congressional committees a report on the Federal Government and data that the Strike all after the enacting clause and in- the implementation of this Act that includes Administrator has the legal right to redis- sert the following: tribute that are associated with models a description of— made available to the public pursuant to the (1) the implementation of the plan required SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. plan and used in operational forecasting by by section 4; This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Advancing the Administration, including— (2) the process of the Administration under Research to Prevent Suicide Act’’. (A) relevant metadata; section 5— SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (B) data used for operational models used (A) for engaging with interested stake- Congress finds the following: by the Administration as of the date of the holders to learn what innovations those (1) The rate of Americans dying by suicide enactment of this Act; and stakeholders have found; is on the rise, increasing 10.7 to 14.0 deaths (C) a description of intended model out- (B) for reviewing those innovations; and per 100,000 people from 2001 to 2017. puts. (C) for operationalizing innovations to im- (2) Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of (b) ACCOMMODATIONS.—In developing and prove suitable models. death among people in the United States and implementing the plan under subsection (a), (b) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- the second-leading cause of death for young the Administrator may make such accom- TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term people between the ages of 15 and 34.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.006 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE S7470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 14, 2020 (3) The National Science Foundation funds The amendment (No. 2707), in the na- Federal Regulations (or any successor regu- research that is improving our basic under- ture of a substitute, was agreed to, as lations))’’; standing of factors with potential relevance follows: (3) in section 524(a)(4) (21 U.S.C. 360n(a)(4)), to suicide, including potential relevance to by amending subparagraph (C) to read as fol- prevention and treatment. (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) lows: (4) Despite progress in mental health re- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- ‘‘(C) is for— search, current gaps exist in scientific under- sert the following: ‘‘(i) a human drug, no active moiety (as de- standing and basic knowledge of human neu- SECTION 1. CLARIFYING THE MEANING OF NEW fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of ral, genetic, cognitive, perceptual, behav- CHEMICAL ENTITY. title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any ioral, social, and environmental factors with (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter V of the Federal successor regulations)) of which has been ap- potential relevance to suicide. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is amended— proved in any other application under sec- SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION RE- (1) in section 505 (21 U.S.C. 355)— tion 505(b)(1); or SEARCH. (A) in subsection (c)(3)(E), by striking ‘‘ac- ‘‘(ii) a biological product, no active ingre- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Na- tive ingredient (including any ester or salt of dient of which has been approved in any tional Science Foundation, in consultation the active ingredient)’’ each place it appears other application under section 351 of the with the Director of the National Institutes and inserting ‘‘active moiety (as defined by Public Health Service Act.’’; of Health and the Director of the National the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, Code (4) in section 529(a)(4) (21 U.S.C. 21 U.S.C. Institute of Mental Health and taking into of Federal Regulations (or any successor reg- 360ff(a)(4)), by striking subparagraphs (A) consideration prioritized research agendas or ulations))’’; and (B) and inserting the following: strategic plans, as appropriate, shall, subject (B) in subsection (j)(5)(F), by striking ‘‘ac- ‘‘(A) is for a drug or biological product to the availability of appropriations, award tive ingredient (including any ester or salt of that is for the prevention or treatment of a grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed the active ingredient)’’ each place it appears rare pediatric disease; basis to institutions of higher education (or and inserting ‘‘active moiety (as defined by ‘‘(B)(i) is for such a drug— consortia of such institutions) to support the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, Code ‘‘(I) that contains no active moiety (as de- multidisciplinary, fundamental research of Federal Regulations (or any successor reg- fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of with potential relevance to suicide, includ- ulations))’’; title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any ing potential relevance to prevention and (C) in subsection (l)(2)(A)— successor regulations)) that has been pre- treatment, including, but not limited to— (i) by amending clause (i) to read as fol- viously approved in any other application (1) basic understanding of human social be- lows: under subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (j) of sec- havior; ‘‘(i) not later than 30 days after the date of tion 505; and (2) the neural basis of human cognition; approval of such applications— ‘‘(II) that is the subject of an application (3) basic understanding of cognitive, lin- ‘‘(I) for a drug, no active moiety (as defined submitted under section 505(b)(1); or guistic, social, cultural, and biological proc- by the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, ‘‘(ii) is for such a biological product— esses related to human development across Code of Federal Regulations (or any suc- ‘‘(I) that contains no active ingredient that the lifespan; cessor regulations)) of which has been ap- has been previously approved in any other (4) basic understanding of perceptual, proved in any other application under this application under section 351(a) or 351(k) of motor, and cognitive processes, and their section; or the Public Health Service Act; and interaction, in typical human behavior; and ‘‘(II) for a biological product, no active in- ‘‘(II) that is the subject of an application (5) basic understanding of the relevance of gredient of which has been approved in any submitted under section 351(a) of the Public drug and alcohol abuse. other application under section 351 of the Health Service Act;’’; and (b) ENCOURAGING APPLICATIONS FROM Public Health Service Act; and’’; and (5) in section 565A(a)(4) (21 U.S.C. 360bbb– EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS.—To promote (ii) in clause (ii), by inserting ‘‘or biologi- 4a(a)(4)), by amending subparagraph (D) to the development of early career researchers, cal product’’ before the period; read as follows: in awarding funds under subsection (a), the (D) by amending subsection (s) to read as ‘‘(D) is for— Director of the National Science Foundation follows: ‘‘(i) a human drug, no active moiety (as de- shall encourage applications submitted by ‘‘(s) REFERRAL TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of early career researchers, including doctoral The Secretary shall— title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any students or postdoctoral researchers. ‘‘(1) refer a drug or biological product to a successor regulations)) of which has been ap- The amendment was ordered to be Food and Drug Administration advisory proved in any other application under sec- engrossed and the bill to be read a committee for review at a meeting of such tion 505(b)(1); or ‘‘(ii) a biological product, no active ingre- third time. advisory committee prior to the approval of such drug or biological if it is— dient of which has been approved in any The bill was read the third time. other application under section 351 of the The bill (H.R. 4704), as amended, was ‘‘(A) a drug, no active moiety (as defined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of title 21, Public Health Service Act.’’. passed. Code of Federal Regulations (or any suc- (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.—Chapter V of f cessor regulations)) of which has been ap- the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq) is amended— ENSURING INNOVATION ACT proved in any other application under this section; or (1) in section 505 (21 U.S.C. 355)— Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ‘‘(B) a biological product, no active ingre- (A) in subsection (c)(3)(E), by repealing ask unanimous consent that the Com- dient of which has been approved in any clause (i); and mittee on Health, Education, Labor, other application under section 351 of the (B) in subsection (j)(5)(F), by repealing Public Health Service Act; or clause (i); and and Pensions be discharged from fur- (2) in section 505A(c)(1)(A)(i)(II) (21 U.S.C. ther consideration of S. 1636 and the ‘‘(2) if the Secretary does not refer a drug or biological product described in paragraph 355a(c)(1)(A)(i)(II)), by striking ‘‘(c)(3)(D)’’ Senate proceed to its immediate con- (1) to a Food and Drug Administration advi- and inserting ‘‘(c)(3)(E)’’. sideration. sory committee prior to such approval, pro- The bill (S. 1636), as amended, was or- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vide in the action letter on the application dered to be engrossed for a third read- clerk will report the bill by title. for the drug or biological product a summary ing, was read the third time, and The senior assistant legislative clerk of the reasons why the Secretary did not passed. read as follows: refer the drug or biological product to an ad- f A bill (S. 1636) to amend the Federal Food, visory committee prior to approval.’’; and Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the (E) in subsection (u)(1), in the matter pre- CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT scope of new chemical exclusivity. ceding subparagraph (A)— OF S. 3312 (i) by striking ‘‘active ingredient (includ- There being no objection, the coming any ester or salt of the active ingre- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I mittee was discharged, and the Senate dient)’’ and inserting ‘‘active moiety (as de- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- proceeded to consider the bill. fined by the Secretary in section 314.3 of ate proceed to the immediate consider- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any ation of S. Con. Res. 52. consent that the Alexander amendment successor regulations))’’; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at the desk be agreed to; that the bill, (ii) by striking ‘‘same active ingredient’’ objection, it is so ordered. as amended, be considered read a third and inserting ‘‘same active moiety’’; The clerk will report the concurrent time and passed; and that the motion (2) in section 512(c)(2)(F) (21 U.S.C. 360b(c)(2)(F)), by striking ‘‘active ingredient resolution by title. to reconsider be considered made and (including any ester or salt of the active in- The senior assistant legislative clerk laid upon the table. gredient)’’ each place it appears and insert- read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing ‘‘active moiety (as defined by the Sec- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 52) to objection, it is so ordered. retary in section 314.3 of title 21, Code of correct the enrollment of S. 3312.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:08 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14DE6.009 S14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with SENATE December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7471 To be brigadier general COL. DANIEL R. MCDONOUGH There being no objection, the Senate COL. ALLISON C. MILLER proceeded to consider the concurrent COL. GUY M. JONES COL. MARK W. MITCHUM COL. MICHELLE R. MULBERRY resolution. IN THE AIR FORCE COL. BILLY F. MURPHY, JR. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COL. JOHN R. O’CONNOR consent that the concurrent resolution IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- COL. DAVID A. PREISMAN CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE COL. JORI A. ROBINSON be agreed to and the motion to recon- AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION COL. SHANNON D. SMITH sider be considered made and laid upon 601: COL. BRYONY A. TERRELL THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED the table with no intervening action or To be lieutenant general STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE debate. LT. GEN. MICHAEL T. PLEHN OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without IN THE NAVY objection, it is so ordered. To be brigadier general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COL. JEFFREY R. ALEXANDER The concurrent resolution (S. Con. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COL. MARK A. GOODWILL WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND Res. 52) was agreed to. COL. MARK A. MUCKEY RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: (The concurrent resolution is printed COL. RICK L. MUTCHLER To be vice admiral in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Submitted THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE REAR ADM. JEFFREY W. HUGHES Resolutions.’’) OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER f IN THE AIR FORCE TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED To be brigadier general ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE COL. JOHN H. BONDHUS DECEMBER 15, 2020 OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER COL. JEFFREY D. COATS TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: COL. SEAN F. CONROY Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I To be major general COL. MICHAEL L. CORNELL ask unanimous consent that when the COL. EDWARD H. EVANS, JR. BRIG. GEN. PATRICK J. COBB COL. CHRISTOPHER K. FAUROT Senate completes its business today, it BRIG. GEN. NICHOLAS A. GENTILE, JR. COL. LAWRENCE P. HAGER adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Decem- BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL T. GEROCK COL. DAVID M. HOUGHLAND BRIG. GEN. DUKE A. PIRAK COL. CATHERINE M. JUMPER ber 15; further, that following the pray- BRIG. GEN. DARRIN E. SLATEN COL. JULIO R. LAIRET COL. WILLIAM M. LEAHY THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED er and pledge, the morning hour be COL. JAMES R. PARRY STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE COL. LYLE D. SHIDLA deemed expired, the Journal of pro- OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER COL. TODD R. STARBUCK TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: ceedings be approved to date, the time COL. MELINDA L. SUTTON for the two leaders be reserved for their To be major general COL. MICHAEL T. VENERDI COL. PETER L. ZALEWSKI use later in the day, and morning busi- BRIG. GEN. MATTHEW D. DINMORE ness be closed; further, that following BRIG. GEN. GENE W. HUGHES, JR. THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED BRIG. GEN. TONI M. LORD STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE leader remarks, the Senate proceed to BRIG. GEN. PETER NEZAMIS OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER executive session to resume consider- BRIG. GEN. GREGG A. PEREZ TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: BRIG. GEN. THOMAS M. SUELZER To be brigadier general ation of the Kirsch nomination; fur- BRIG. GEN. MARK A. WEBER COL. DENISE M. DONNELL ther, that the Senate recess at 12:30 THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE conference meetings; finally, that all TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: time during recess, adjournment, lead- To be major general To be brigadier general er remarks, and morning business BRIG. GEN. SANDRA L. BEST count postcloture on the Kirsch nomi- BRIG. GEN. CHARLES G. JEFFRIES COL. ANTHONY D. STRATTON BRIG. GEN. JAMES C. MCEACHEN AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF MICHAEL G. KING, TO BE nation. BRIG. GEN. SHANNA M. WOYAK COLONEL. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BRIG. GEN. BRETT A. WYRICK AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY objection, it is so ordered. THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED DONALD ADLING AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER D. STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE ZAREMSKI, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY f OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: RECORD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2020. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHIKAODI To be major general H. AKALAONU AND ENDING WITH TABATHA R. TOMORROW ZELLHART, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY BRIG. GEN. JAMES R. CAMP THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL BRIG. GEN. THOMAS F. GRABOWSKI Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if RECORD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2020. BRIG. GEN. PAUL E. KNAPP AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRIAN C. there is no further business to come be- BRIG. GEN. RICHARD R. NEELY ADKINS AND ENDING WITH SCOTT C. ZETTERSTROM, BRIG. GEN. TORRENCE W. SAXE fore Senate, I ask unanimous consent WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE that it stand adjourned under the pre- THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NO- STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE VEMBER 12, 2020. vious order. OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JASON W. There being no objection, the Senate, TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: ABSHIRE AND ENDING WITH BRIAN P. YODER, WHICH To be major general NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- at 7:10 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER December 15, 2020, at 10 a.m. BRIG. GEN. BARRY A. BLANCHARD 12, 2020. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PRISCILLA THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED f M. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH ISAAC C. WILLIAMS, WHICH STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER CONFIRMATIONS PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: 12, 2020. Executive nominations confirmed by To be brigadier general AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF MIRIAM A. KRIEGER, TO BE the Senate December 14, 2020: COLONEL. COL. TARA D. MCKENNIE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEAN P. IN THE COAST GUARD THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED PELTIER AND ENDING WITH TARA L. VILLENA, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO THE GRADE IN- OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER 12, 2020. DICATED UNDER TITLE 14 U.S.C., SECTION 2121(E): TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: To be rear admiral (lower half) To be brigadier general IN THE ARMY ARMY NOMINATION OF JOHN M. TOKISH, TO BE COLO- CAPT. MICHAEL H. DAY COL. MATTHEW A. BARKER NEL. CAPT. MARY M. DEAN COL. MATTHEW A. BOURASSA ARMY NOMINATION OF MARK Y. LEE, TO BE COLONEL. CAPT. CHARLES E. FOSSE COL. MICHAEL J. BRUNO ARMY NOMINATION OF ANDREW C. SINELLI, TO BE CAPT. CHAD L. JACOBY COL. MICHAEL O. CADLE COLONEL. CAPT. CAROLA J. G. LIST COL. JOHN J. CAMPO ARMY NOMINATION OF PHILLIP J. ARMSTRONG, TO BE CAPT. MICHAEL W. RAYMOND COL. DAVID J. CIESIELSKI COLONEL. CAPT. EDWARD M. ST. PIERRE COL. ALICE A. CLARK COL. DAVID V. COCHRAN ARMY NOMINATION OF TONY D. NGUYEN, TO BE COLO- IN THE MARINE CORPS COL. LYNN E. COLE NEL. COL. JOHN M. COSGROVE ARMY NOMINATION OF MATTHEW B. HARRISON, TO BE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COL. KURT R. DAVIS COLONEL. IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE COL. JASON D. DICKINSON ARMY NOMINATION OF MICHAEL S. SCIOLETTI, TO BE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COL. LEON J. DODROE COLONEL. To be major general COL. DANIEL M. FESLER ARMY NOMINATION OF BRANDON M. CRISP, TO BE SEC- COL. EMIL J. FILKORN OND LIEUTENANT. BRIG. GEN. AUSTIN E. RENFORTH COL. ROBERT T. GREGORY IN THE MARINE CORPS IN THE ARMY COL. DAVID B. JOHNSON COL. MICHELE L. KILGORE MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF WILLIAM J. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT COL. BRADFORD U. LARSON WARKENTIN, TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED COL. VICTOR R. MACIAS MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF JARED L. REDDINGER, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: COL. DEAN B. MARTIN, JR. TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL.

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IN THE NAVY NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES P. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ADWELL AND ENDING WITH JESSICA N. WOODY, WHICH AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NO- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RAUL T. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- VEMBER 18, 2020. ACEVEDO AND ENDING WITH SHEU O. YUSUF, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BEKIM F. AUS- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 12, 2020. TIN AND ENDING WITH HENRY A. VILLATORO, WHICH PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRYAN C. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 20, 2020. BARLETTO AND ENDING WITH DAVID W. WARNING, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BRANDEN J. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 18, 2020. ALBRECHT AND ENDING WITH BRANDY L. ZEHR, WHICH AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NO- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROBERT T. AU- VEMBER 12, 2020. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- GUSTINE AND ENDING WITH ALEXANDER J. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH COLLEEN L. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER WUNDERLICH, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY ABUZEID AND ENDING WITH ROBYN V. WHITE, WHICH 20, 2020. THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARK E. RECORD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020. BEAUDET AND ENDING WITH ZACHARY B. ZUMWALT, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GAVIN L. KUREY WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 12, 2020. AND ENDING WITH ANTHONY J. WICH, WHICH NOMINA- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OC- NAVY NOMINATION OF BRIAN B. TOUPIN, TO BE LIEU- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TOBER 20, 2020. TENANT COMMANDER. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER L. NAVY NOMINATION OF JENNIFER L. RHINEHART, TO BE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER S. ADCOCK AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL J. YOSHIHARA, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. FIFE II AND ENDING WITH WAYNE M. ZANNI, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NAVY NOMINATION OF BRANDON E. CLARK, TO BE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OC- LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER TOBER 20, 2020. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHRISTOPHER L. 18, 2020. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JASON E. HAYES ALLEN AND ENDING WITH EDWARD P. WINDAS, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES F. AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER S. WALTON, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER ADAMS AND ENDING WITH MARY C. WALSH, WHICH NOMI- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER 12, 2020. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RAYNARD 20, 2020. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER ALLEN AND ENDING WITH MARLIN WILLIAMS, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY B. 18, 2020. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ADAY AND ENDING WITH JESSICA L. ZIMMERMAN, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID F. BOR- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ING AND ENDING WITH JACQUELINE ZIMNY, WHICH NOMI- 12, 2020. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES G. 26, 2020. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER ANGERMAN AND ENDING WITH JOSEPH M. ZUKOWSKY, NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN A. O. 18, 2020. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ABORDO AND ENDING WITH TRUE XIONG, WHICH NOMINA- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NEHA U. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NO- ATHAVALE AND ENDING WITH ERIC T. WILMER, WHICH TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED VEMBER 12, 2020. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER 26, 2020. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MATTHEW B. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSHUA M. ALEXANDER AND ENDING WITH ANGELINA R. 18, 2020. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH KENT J. D. WONG, WHICH WOODBURN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MALIKUL A. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL AZIZ AND ENDING WITH SCOTT H. ZINN II, WHICH NOMI- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER RECORD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 26, 2020. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DEREK S. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CASSANDRA E. BERNSEN AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM J. REIMER, WHICH ABBOTT AND ENDING WITH JAMES J. YOON, WHICH NOMI- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- 18, 2020. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LUIS E. BANCHS PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER 18, 2020. AND ENDING WITH MATTHEW K. WITTKOPP, WHICH NOMI- 26, 2020. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DEENA R. ABT NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH EZINDU U. AND ENDING WITH TODD W . WISH, WHICH NOMINATIONS PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER ANANTI AND ENDING WITH ERIC C. WRIGHT, WHICH NOMI- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE 18, 2020. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GEORGE W. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON OCTOBER NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PATRICK R. ACFALLE AND ENDING WITH EMMA S. YEARBY, WHICH 26, 2020. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH DAVID M. YOST, WHICH NOMI- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL A. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER AJAO AND ENDING WITH BRYAN E. WOOLDRIDGE, JR., PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2020. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 18, 2020. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NO- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSHUA D. SPACE FORCE VEMBER 12, 2020. ALLEN AND ENDING WITH SHAWN F. ZENTNER, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH NATALIE R. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- SPACE FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ISRAEL BAKAN AND ENDING WITH CHRISTOPHER E. VERZOSA, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER ABENSUR AND ENDING WITH DEVIN LEE ZUFELT, WHICH WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE 18, 2020. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NO- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH OLUWASEUN O. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER VEMBER 12, 2020. O. ABEGUNDE AND ENDING WITH PETER J. ZOLLWEG, 12, 2020.

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CONGRATULATING KATELYN as a ‘‘Tree City USA’’ under the Arbor Day Rodeo, California and on behalf of his broth- SEELEY, NATALIE PARA, AND Foundation. Her efforts helped Pacifica re- ers and sisters in labor, with Phillips 66 United VICTORIA CHROSTOWSKI ceive a grant to make the new Bike and Pe- Steel Workers (USW) Local 326. Mr. Miller’s destrian Master Plan a reality. Deirdre served passion for community involvement and activ- HON. DEBBIE LESKO for two years each on the Peninsula Clean ism within Contra Costa County will leave a OF ARIZONA Energy Board of Directors, the Open Space lasting impact. and Parkland Advisory Committee, the C/CAG Mr. Miller worked for 30 years at the Phillips IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and 66 San Francisco Refinery in Maintenance, Oil Monday, December 14, 2020 the Emergency Preparation Committee. She Movements and Bulk Utilities, as well as on Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today also worked closely with her colleagues and the Renewable Diesel project. A natural born to congratulate Katelyn Seeley, Natalie Para, the community on the Local Coastal Plan and leader, Mr. Miller served as president of USW and Victoria Chrostowski on winning the 2020 the General Plan of the city. A strong oppo- 326 for more than 10 years, advocating at the Congressional App Challenge for Arizona’s 8th nent of offshore drilling, she helped implement state and federal level for 250 workers who Congressional District. Their app, How Are language that divests the city from the fossil serve as the backbone of American industry You, asks users key questions about their fuel industry. and fighting to protect wages and jobs. Mr. emotional and physical well-being. Users can While working on environmental issues on Miller was a strong supporter of the Phillips receive personalized responses based on their the council, Deirdre still found time to continue 66: Rodeo Renewed Project, which will con- answers to specific questions that include tips her long membership in the Pacific Beach Co- tinue to provide livable wage careers for the and different forms of encouragement. The alition and she maintained her role as the site next generation of steelworkers. app also provides resources and guidance for captain for Sharp Park Beach. I truly admire Mr. Miller’s dedication to his community ex- individuals who may require further profes- her commitment to clean air, clean water and tended beyond his work on labor rights advo- sional assistance. our fight against climate change. I imagine cacy. For over a decade, Miller donned a red They were inspired to create their app in that the last thing she ever imagined doing is suit and white beard and played Santa Claus, order to mitigate the increasing issue of men- to close down beaches during the COVID–19 bringing holiday cheer at many Contra Costa tal health, especially among those in their age pandemic to keep residents and visitors safe. County events. He also donated his time to group. Deirdre is an avid advocate for government uplift those struggling families and neighbors Katelyn, Natalie, and Victoria are all seniors transparency, justice and equity. She has in his community through his work with the at Xavier Preparatory High School in Phoenix, stood up for the rights of minority populations New Horizons Career Development Center Arizona. and immigrants. Motivated by the Black Lives and his community engagement work with the I am so honored to represent these bright Matter marches in protest of the killing of Bayo Vista community. young students in Congress. George Floyd this summer, she signed on to Madam Speaker, Michael Miller was the f the Obama Foundation ‘‘My Brother’s Keeper’’ type of dedicated community member and Mayoral Pledge and has collaborated closely leader we should all strive to be. His legacy IN HONOR OF DEIRDRE MARTIN with the Pacifica Police Department and com- leaves an opportunity for us all to become munity members to create a non-biased, non- more involved in our communities and uphold HON. JACKIE SPEIER racist environment. the American dream. It is therefore fitting and OF CALIFORNIA Pacifica, a beautiful beach town of about proper that we honor him here today. 40,000, has faced fiscal challenges. The Great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Recession of 2007, a series of El Nino storms Monday, December 14, 2020 in 2016 and the current COVID–19 pandemic REFLECTIONS ON THE PROCESS Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today have taken a toll on the city budget. Deirdre, ESTABLISHED BY THE FRAMERS to recognize Deirdre Martin as she departs along with her colleagues, have worked hard FOR THE ELECTION OF THE from the Pacifica City Council where she to bring new revenue to the city. A short-term PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESI- served for four years, the last year as mayor. rental tax and a sales tax for marijuana is esti- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES Serving as mayor of a small town is never an mated to increase city revenue by more than easy task, but it’s particularly challenging dur- $850,000. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Madam Speaker, as Deirdre Martin is retir- ing a pandemic not seen in a century. Deirdre OF TEXAS ing from the Pacifica City Council, I ask my took her responsibility to keep the residents of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacifica safe very seriously and did a remark- colleagues to join me in thanking her for her able job keeping them informed with regular service to the residents of Pacifica and San Monday, December 14, 2020 updates, FAQs and informational videos. Mateo County. She will now have fewer Zoom Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise Running for city council takes true dedica- calls to attend and will be able to spend more to offer a few brief thoughts on the process tion to public service. Council members are time with her husband Kai Martin and their two established by the Framers for the election of paid a token amount of $400 a month and put daughters Nova and Astra. However, I am cer- the President and Vice-President of the United in long hours of meetings, calls, events, and tain she will remain active and engaged in States and the certain outcome of that proc- research, often while holding a full-time job. pursuit of social and environmental justice for ess that will be known later today and ratified That is true in Deirdre’s case who is a senior all. It has been my honor to serve with her. on in a Joint Meeting of Congress on January IT project manager with the Pasha Group, a f 6, 2021. transportation and logistics management com- HONORING MICHAEL MILLER, SR. The impeached and electorally defeated in- pany based in Marin County. Additionally, she cumbent has amassed a 98 percent failure is raising two young children. How she found record (1/50) in his legal challenges to the cer- time to volunteer and serve on the council is HON. MIKE THOMPSON tification of electors. OF CALIFORNIA a wonder and a testament to her passion to Not to be outdone, the Texas Attorney Gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help others. eral, joined by 17 Republican Attorneys Gen- During her time on the council, Deirdre has Monday, December 14, 2020 eral and 126 sitting Republican Members of accomplished much, and much of it has been Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Congress, filed a shameful, desperate Hail informed by her environmental and social ac- Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraor- Mary action requesting the U.S. Supreme tivism. She was instrumental in making dinary life and service of Michael Miller, Sr. Court to disenfranchise 10 million voters in Pacifica the first city in the county to ban sin- Michael Miller leaves behind a significant Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wis- gle use plastic and in officially recognizing it legacy of advocacy for his community of consin because they claim somehow by the

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:28 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14DE8.001 E14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS E1138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 14, 2020 local decision made by those sovereign states which in every state is determined by the out- We can all celebrate that. to protect their citizens from a lethal pandemic come of the presidential election held on the f by permitting voting by mail. first Tuesday after the first Monday in the pre- The Supreme Court summarily rejected this ceding November. REMEMBERING ERVIN JULIAN latest lawsuit, finding that petitioners lacked After the electors have been ascertained, standing to bring their specious arguments. they are provided a writ of election by the HON. DEBBIE LESKO Madam Speaker, it defies belief that per- state governor directing them to assemble in OF ARIZONA sons claiming to revere the 10th Amendment the state capital at a time specified on the first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and federalism would have taken this action Monday after the second Wednesday in De- Monday, December 14, 2020 that makes a mockery of their core beliefs and cember to cast their votes for separately is so inconsistent with the bedrock principle President and Vice-President. Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today that in America, it is ‘‘We, the People’’ who Any judicial disputes regarding the appoint- to congratulate Evie Nguyen of Glendale, Ari- choose our leaders; leaders do not choose ment of electors that are decided in accord- zona, on winning the 2020 Congressional Art their voters. ance with state laws in place before the elec- Competition for Arizona’s 8th Congressional The principle behind this most frivolous of tion at least six days in advance of the meet- District. lawsuits would allow the absurd result of Cali- ing are conclusive are conclusive as to the va- Evie’s artwork, completed in charcoal and ti- fornia suing Texas for not expanding Med- lidity of the appointment. tled ‘‘Mutual,’’ highlights the close relationship icaid, New York suing Mississippi for the way Thirty-one states and the District of Colum- between humans and nature by showcasing it runs its penal system, Illinois suing North bia by law require electors to cast their votes herself with a Cactus Wren, Arizona’s state Carolina for gerrymandering election districts, for the candidate of the political party that bird. and Minnesota suing Alabama over its school nominated them and most of the rest require Evie was a senior at Deer Valley High funding mechanism. the elector to sign a pledge committing him or School when the artwork was completed. Her This latest Republican led and Trump-in- her to do so, but again, since electors are typi- art is currently being displayed in the U.S. spired law suit, like the preceding 50, was not cally faithful members or workers of the polit- Capitol along with the other Congressional Art grounded in reality so it is useful to describe ical party that nominated them, such pledges Competition winners from around the country. what the Constitution and the law prescribe re- merely state the obvious. Each spring, I am proud to host the Con- garding the process for electing a president. As I speak, all 50 states and the District of gressional Art Competition to showcase the in- First, it must be emphasized that while No- Columbia have certified the results of the credibly talented students across Arizona’s 8th vember 3 was Election Day throughout the na- presidential election, and since this was done Congressional District. tion, it was not a national election but a series at least six days before the meeting of elec- It is an honor to represent these promising of discreet and separate elections held in each tors, under Section 5 of the Electoral College young artists in Congress. state and District of Columbia to choose the Act, 3 U.S.C. 1 et seq., it is conclusive on the f persons who under the 12th Amendment are issue of whether the electors in those states to meet six weeks later to cast the votes to were ‘‘lawfully certified.’’ IN HONOR OF JESS ‘‘JAY’’ BENTON elect the President and Vice-President. The Certificates of Ascertainment appointing The result of those elections was that Joe the electors transmitted to the National Archi- HON. JACKIE SPEIER Biden was the leading vote-getter in more vist and the President of the Senate will docu- OF CALIFORNIA states with more people by larger margins ment that enough candidates nominated by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than Donald Trump. his party were elected to cast at minimum 306 Monday, December 14, 2020 In fact, the latest tally of all votes cast electoral votes for Joe Biden and KAMALA shows Joe Biden has received more votes, HARRIS to be elected President and Vice- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today 81.2 million, than anyone in history, President of the United States, which is 36 to recognize Jess ‘‘Jay’’ Benton as he departs outdistancing his vanquished rival by an as- more than the needed 270 vote majority. the Hillsborough Town Council. Jay is deeply tounding 7 million votes. Put another way, Joe Biden is slated to re- committed to serving his country and his com- Second, the next important date in the elec- ceive the exact number of electoral votes that munity. toral process is today, December 14, which is were deemed to constitute a landslide, blow- During the Vietnam War, Jay served as an the first Monday after the second Wednesday out, historic triumph by the current President officer on the USS Lowe, a destroyer escort. and the date set by federal law, when the men just four short years ago. He is a graduate of the University of Southern and women chosen by the voters of their re- Third and finally, after the electors meet in California and is a big Trojans fan. He cur- spective states gather in the several state cap- the various state capitals next Monday, they rently serves on the Board of Leaders at the itals to cast their votes for President and Vice- will transmit their Certificates of Vote to the University of Southern California Marshall President. National Archivist where they will remain until School of Business. While there are a number of events yet to opened on January 6, 2021 by Vice-President He worked for 35 years for ABM Industries take place that are required by the Constitu- PENCE and counted in public before a Joint and retired as the Chief Operating Officer. In tion and our laws, it is beyond any reasonable Meeting of the Congress. 2003, he was appointed Co-Chairman of the dispute what the culmination of these events When all the votes are tabulated, the Vice- Expert Review Committee for the California will yield: an announcement on January 6, President will then announce and make official Business, Transportation and Housing Agency 2021 at a Joint Meeting of the Congress in the what we all know right to be true: Joe Biden and in 2004 he was appointed by Governor House of Representatives, by the President of has been elected the 46th President of the Schwarzenegger to the California Performance the Senate, MIKE PENCE, to the nation and the United States and KAMALA HARRIS has been Review Commission. For several years he world that Joseph R. Biden is elected as the elected the 49th Vice-President and President also served on the Town of Hillsborough’s fi- 46th President and that KAMALA D. HARRIS is of the Senate. nancial advisory board which, as a practical elected the 49th Vice-President of the United Two weeks later on January 20, at noon, on matter, offers the expert advice of global finan- States. the steps of the West Front of the U.S. Cap- cial investors to the city council. While this meeting is popularly known as itol, Joe Biden will be inaugurated and will Prior to public service, his volunteer work in- the Electoral College, it should be noted that enter office after taking the oath in which he cluded serving on the Board of Directors of this particular term is nowhere mentioned in will solemnly affirm that he ‘‘will faithfully exe- the YMCA of San Francisco, as Chairman, the Constitution itself. cute the Office of President of the United and on the boards of Broadway by the Bay Instead, the Electoral College should prop- States, and will to the best of my ability, pre- and the Hillsborough Schools Foundation. erly be understood as a process, not a place, serve, protect and defend the Constitution of Clearly, Jay Benton is a man who relishes the for electing the President and the Vice-Presi- the United States.’’ challenge of responsibility. dent. This outcome is not in doubt and no amount His leap into the role of officeholder oc- In every state, this process begins with the of suspending disbelief will make it so. curred when he was appointed to the city nomination by the state’s political parties of It is all over but the shouting—and the pub- council in 2008 and solidified when he was candidates for the position of presidential elec- lic counting of the electoral ballots in the Joint elected in 2010. Since then, he’s served three tor. Meeting of the Congress on January 6, 2021. terms and as Mayor from December 2012 to Next, is the ascertainment of which slate of The center holds and the system is working December 2014. He’s also been candidates were selected to be the electors, as the Framers envisioned it. Hillsborough’s member on the Central County

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I have heard how Jay saved the Drawing on his years of community service, tionwide. town $1 million on a computer system pur- Mr. Yaconelli has shown an immense capacity Tony’s advocacy and activism stretched well chase by challenging the cost. to exercise moral leadership and empathy beyond his formal work positions, putting him Jay became the city’s expert on water through natural disasters and on-going adver- frequently at the forefront of important efforts issues when he was appointed to a local sity. He worked with the Club staff to deliver and movements. Among these, Tony fought agency charged with serving the interests of more than 25,000 meals to the community, for rent control, on peace and social justice Peninsula cities receiving water from San day-to-day, during the devastating Glass Fire. issues and for economic justice. He helped Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy system. Recognizing that many of the people who found the Statewide Poverty Action Network Hillsborough owns its own water system but is were affected by the fire had lost their homes and create the Food Assistance Program, reliant on the Hetch Hetchy system for water. and were ineligible to receive disaster relief which promotes expanding public benefits and There have been a few droughts and numer- funds, Mr. Yaconelli worked with the Club to broadening the safety net for low-income peo- ous public policy challenges, including an ex- distribute more than $70,000 in direct gifts to ple in Washington State. He served as a lead- pensive capital improvement program, during fifteen club families. Particularly, he helped er with the Equity in Education Commission, Jay’s tenure. He is described as having a distribute three cars to families that lost their the King County Chapter of the Asian Pacific ‘‘passion’’ for water. He is quick to point out vehicles in the fire, along with an additional Islander Coalition, Seattle Human Services opportunities to operate better and always well $15,000 in individual grants to help them get Coalition, Church Council of Greater Seattle, prepared for the agency’s meetings. back on their feet. the Washington Association of Churches, and Twice per year, Hillsborough’s civic leader- Trent Yaconelli’s tireless work over these the Catholic Archdiocese. ship gathers to compare notes and to coordi- past fourteen years should not go unnoticed. Even after his semi-retirement in 2014, Tony nate. Present are leaders from public and pri- The support that he has given to the families could still be found advocating in the halls of vate schools, the town, nonprofits and civic or- and children of Calistoga and St. Helena has the Washington State Legislature, where he ganizations of various types, and interested undoubtedly improved the livelihood of his was, in the words of Representative Frank citizens. The convocation is known as the community. In this spirit, Mr. Yaconelli is cur- Chopp, the ‘‘conscience of Washington State.’’ Hillsborough Community Roundtable and its rently serving the students of the St. Helena I had the pleasure of working with Tony purpose is to let everyone know about the Unified School District while they are partici- over the more than decade I spent organizing plans for civic events and government serv- pating in distance learning. His encompassing for immigrant rights, doing lobby days in the ices for the next six months. Jay Benton has knowledge of his community continues to state capitol, advocating for poor people and presided over this semi-annual meeting and serve the youth and the families that need him the most vulnerable and fighting for immi- won accolades from all involved because he is the most. grants and refugees, and there was simply no- both a good listener and, not surprisingly, a Madam Speaker, Trent Yaconelli exempli- one who knew the subject matter better or good leader. fies strong integrity and leadership through his was more devoted than Tony Lee. Jay Benton is the devoted husband of Ann dedication to public service. It is therefore fit- Tony will be dearly missed, and his tremen- and they have been married since October 7, ting and proper that we honor him here today. dous legacy promoting a more just and kind Seattle will continue to grow through the com- 1967. They have five children: Bill (Susan), f Tom (Jane), Jim (Mari), Jenny, and Andy munities and lives he touched. He is survived (Morgan). Jay also has ten grandchildren. On COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF by his wife, Angela Bartels; former wife, Shar- December 13, 2020, the day before he steps TONY LEE on Lee; his son, Chris; siblings Bernadette, down from the city council, Jay will turn 80 Cecilia, Joe, Marie, and Mary; and many years old, yet another example of age not HON. PRAMILA JAYAPAL nieces and nephews. For his years of dedicated and compas- being a liability in public life. OF WASHINGTON sionate service. I am proud to express my Madam Speaker, Jay Benton will leave with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES deep appreciation for Tony Lee and his advo- the city’s finances strong, its capital stock well Monday, December 14, 2020 cacy for the most vulnerable members of our maintained, its spirits high despite the chal- community. My heart is with his loved ones lenge of the current pandemic, and the future Ms. JAYAPAL. Madam Speaker, I rise today during this difficult time. May he rest in power. of the community well charted for many years to honor the memory of longtime Seattle resi- to come. In Jay, the town has a leader who dent Tony Lee, who died on November 12, f stood the test of time. His neighbors, friends 2020. Over his more than 30-year career, IN RECOGNITION OF JOE and constituents wish Jay, in the hopeful lan- Tony had a deep and personal impact on our SCHUMACHER’S 20 YEARS OF guage of naval adventurers, fair winds and fol- community. He leaves behind a tremendous DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO lowing seas. It has been my privilege to serve legacy of dedicated public service. VIRGINIA’S FIRST CONGRES- with Jay Benton, a great local leader. Tony Lee was a kind-hearted friend, activist SIONAL DISTRICT f and advocate, and a devoted family member. He was humble and wise. Those of us lucky HONORING TRENT YACONELLI enough to have known him will forever re- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN OF VIRGINIA member his booming, infectious laugh. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE THOMPSON Tony joined the Seattle community at a Monday, December 14, 2020 OF CALIFORNIA young age, when he immigrated to the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States from China via Brazil with his family. Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise He went on to graduate from Harvard and today in recognition of Joe Schumacher in Monday, December 14, 2020 earn a law degree from the University of honor of his 20 years of dedicated public serv- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Washington. Upon starting his career as a ice to Virginia’s First Congressional District. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize Trent lawyer, Tony quickly found his true calling: Joe began his service to Virginia’s First Dis- Yaconelli, the Executive Director of St. Helena civil rights advocacy. trict with my predecessor, Congresswoman Jo and Calistoga Boys & Girls Club. Tony began his career as an attorney for Ann Davis, and has been with my office for Trent Yaconelli was born in La Mesa, Cali- Evergreen Legal Services, representing the the entirety of my time in Congress as well. I fornia, and grew up in Yreka, California. In needs of indigent clients as well as immigrants would like to take this time to recognize Joe’s 1993, he graduated from Sonoma State Uni- and refugees. He later served as the Advo- milestone of 20 years with Virginia’s First Dis- versity with a Bachelor of Arts in Teacher Edu- cacy Director for Solid Ground, where he led trict. cation. He has also received a Non-Profit the anti-poverty, anti-racist organization’s work Joe is a native Virginian, an Air Force vet- Management Certification from The University to save cash assistance programs for people eran, and a graduate of the University of Vir- of Texas at Austin in 2012. Mr. Yaconelli has with disabilities and mental illness, expand ginia. During his time as my District Director, used his education to aid his community Medicaid to cover dental care, and overcome Joe has exemplified the meaning of a ‘‘Serv- through times of hardship, serving as the Ex- housing discrimination in Washington State ant Leader’’. From overseeing the district staff

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His ACT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA work as the Academy Coordinator has im- In recent years, he successfully advocated EQUALITY ACT pacted countless young applicants as they for San Carlos to become a ‘‘welcoming city’’ begin their careers in service to this nation. to send a message of hope as immigrants HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Joe’s leadership is a shining example of what came under attack. Homeowners have a OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA other District Directors should strive to be. friend in Mark as the city adopted a proposal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask that you to help pay for otherwise expensive sidewalk Monday, December 14, 2020 rise with me to recognize Joe Schumacher for repairs. Along with his colleagues, he regularly his selfless dedication to Virginia’s First Dis- supported thoughtful budgeting that generated Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I trict. Joe is a crucial member of our team, and surpluses. rise to introduce the Pittman-Robertson Wild- I am forever grateful for his service to our of- life Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport fice and to Virginia’s First District. Housing is Mark’s constant concern. He Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia f asks important questions about whether the Equality Act, which would amend the Pittman- city has zoned enough land for housing in Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the IN HONOR OF MARK OLBERT order to avoid the displacement of vulnerable Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to residents as commercial development acceler- make the District of Columbia eligible for the HON. JACKIE SPEIER ates. He is passionate about equal economic same federal funding as states under these OF CALIFORNIA opportunity and the need to find affordable Acts. The District is treated as a state under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES housing for teachers, public safety personnel, federal programs, with a few exceptions, most of them simply oversights or failures to update Monday, December 14, 2020 store clerks, and all others who struggle to post-home rule. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- pay high rents in San Carlos. The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration ognize the outstanding service of Mark Olbert Mark started a blog when he joined the Act provides funding, derived from excise as he departs the San Carlos City Council school board and continued as a taxes on sporting equipment, for five distinct after nine years as a councilmember, two of councilmember. Recent council topics on his purposes: program administration, wildlife res- them as Mayor. Mark also served 10 years on site, ‘‘Making Your Mark,’’ include: ‘‘Reflec- toration, basic hunter education and safety, the local school board. For a man who moved tions: Paranoia, Tribalism, Politics’’; and, enhanced hunger education and safety grants to San Carlos in 1997, he’s spent a remark- ‘‘Even in the City of Good Living, Racism is and multistate conservation grants. The Dis- able 19 of those 23 years in local elected of- trict does not receive any funding under this Not Patriotism!’’ His retirement may spare the fice. Act. The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restora- public from another blog rumored to be in the Mark was raised in Dobbs Ferry, New York tion Act provides funding for sport fish restora- and obtained his bachelors in cell and molec- works: ‘‘Quantum Theory and Time Travel: tion, aquatic education, wetlands restoration ular biology from the State University of New New Adventures in Parenting During A Pan- and boat-related activities. Under this Act, York at Buffalo, and his MBA from the Amos demic.’’ His blog’s style is a blend of The New states receive a minimum of one percent of Tuck School at Dartmouth College. He went to York Times Magazine, Scientific American, the total amount apportioned, while the District work as a finance executive in the oil and gas and Mad Magazine. is capped at one-third of one percent. industry and then transitioned to the world of Mark Olbert is honest, thoughtful, and dog- This omission and lack of parity under these biotechnology. After great success at Amgen, Acts have serious consequences for the Dis- ged in asking questions and getting answers. Mark moved to San Carlos to grab other brass trict. The District has roughly 7,800 acres of rings in the world of biotechnology. Ultimately, He seeks the long-term welfare of the entire parkland covering nearly a quarter of the city, he was able to retire early to dedicate his life community. He is brilliant and has a wonderful which means it has more parkland per capita to his family and to public service. sense of humor. While ‘‘public servant’’ is a than any other city in the United States. This When he and his wife, Barbara McHugh, title that others may view as pedestrian, he bill would define ‘‘State’’ in these Acts to in- sought a Bay Area community in which to treasures it as much as a rare gem. It has clude the District, providing the District with raise their family they selected San Carlos be- been my great honor and privilege to serve equitable access to valuable financial re- cause of its high-quality schools. Both Mark with Mark Olbert. He represents the best in sources for wildlife conservation in our nation’s and Barbara plunged into volunteering to raise public service. I will miss him on the council. capital. money for the schools and were ultimately Let me invoke an amended phrase from a re- I urge my colleagues to support this impor- honored for their leadership by the San Carlos nowned science fiction philosopher, Yoda: tant bill. Education Foundation. f In the midst of his career, and while raising Mark, May the Force of Public Opinion Always Arthur and Caroline, the couple’s two children, Be With You. ARIZONA VOICE FOR CRIME Mark ran for the school board. He succeeded VICTIMS (AVCV) in his first effort and was reelected. During his f 10 years as a trustee, he successfully advo- HON. DEBBIE LESKO PERSONAL EXPLANATION cated to reform the district’s special education OF ARIZONA program and grappled with the fragile finances IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the district. For decades, civic leaders had opined that, in San Carlos, school parcel taxes HON. GARY J. PALMER Monday, December 14, 2020 and bond measures would fail. As a trustee, OF ALABAMA Mrs. LESKO. Madam Speaker, Arizona, a Mark had a different opinion. He and a core national leader in crime victims’ rights, group led successful efforts to pass several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reached a milestone on November 26, 2020— tax or bond measures, thereby stabilizing fi- Monday, December 14, 2020 30 years since the enactment of the Victims’ nances and putting the district on a path to re- Bill of Rights (VBR), as art. II § 2.1, of the juvenate its schools. Mr. PALMER. Madam Speaker, I was ab- state constitution. The passage of the VBR While on the school board, it was his work sent from the House and missed votes on 12/ was an immense achievement in the face of with the city that sparked his interest in the 2/20 through 12/4/20 while recovering from strong opposition. The movement was led by city council. He saw a need for more parks for COVID–19. Had I been present, I would have numerous crime victims, grassroots organizations, and prosecutors throughout the state. a growing population, more housing, and voted NAY on Roll Call No. 228; NAY on Roll greater transparency in local government. He Prior to this achievement, there had been two Call No. 230; NAY on Roll Call No. 231; NAY ran for the city council in 2011, came in first, unsuccessful attempts to get a victims’ rights and was later re-elected. on Roll Call No. 232; NAY on Roll Call No. amendment referred by the Arizona Legisla- Mark and most of his council colleagues 233; YEA on Roll Call No. 234; and NAY on ture. Strong opposition came from defense at- tried but were ultimately unable to obtain more Roll Call No. 235. torneys and, astonishingly, judicial officers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:28 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14DE8.009 E14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1141 After two attempts to get on the ballot for a crime victim should be before the bar emplary work to assist people experiencing through legislative action, in 1990, the people during proceedings in which victims’ rights are homelessness by providing them with a place of Arizona rallied to support a ballot initiative at issue. to live. She was instrumental in creating Santa drafted by Steve Twist, then the Chief Assist- AVCV continues to work toward changing Rosa’s Veterans Village, which houses four- ant Attorney General for Arizona. Petitions the culture of the criminal justice system to be teen formerly homeless veterans, and secur- were circulated and signed by thousands of more inclusive for victims, both in Arizona and ing funding for The Palms Inn, which provides Arizonans who saw and disapproved of the on the national level, through the filing of ami- permanent supportive housing for 130 formerly grave injustices in how victims were treated cus briefs and through its work to modernize homeless residents. Arizona’s court rules by fully integrating vic- during the criminal justice process. The effort Supervisor Zane’s leadership has not gone was truly grassroots. Led by the Victims Bill of tims’ rights into Arizona’s Rules of Criminal unnoticed, having earned the National Alliance Rights Task Force, victim advocates reached Procedure—another task which has faced on Mental Illness’s California Recovery Practi- out across Arizona. On November 6, 1990, Ar- great opposition from the defense bar and cer- tioner Award, the National Union of Healthcare izonans voted overwhelmingly to add the new tain judicial officers. AVCV’s staff regularly Workers Patient Recovery Award, the Rev- VBR to our constitution. In the year following, provides training on victims’ rights topics at erend Coffee Human Rights Award and the implementing statutes were drafted and national conferences including the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Community passed in order to further define, preserve, Crime Victim Law Conference, the annual Na- Service Award. and protect the constitutional victims’ rights tional Organization for Victim Assistance Con- amendment. ference, and the annual Parents of Murdered Madam Speaker, Supervisor Shirlee Zane is Beyond providing constitutional rights to vic- Children National Conference. the kind of citizen we should all strive to be. tims on paper, Steve Twist and U.S. Senator One of AVCV’s most important partnerships Sonoma County is certainly better as a result Jon Kyl had a vision for providing victims a has been with ASU’s College of Law. This of her dedicated service. It is therefore fitting way to enforce their constitutional rights and partnership is one that is essential to training and proper that we honor her here today. assure that their voices would be heard during future lawyers by giving law students an op- the criminal justice process. In 1996, the fu- portunity to work alongside AVCV’s attorneys f ture of non-profit victim services was shaped and social workers to assist and support crime when they founded Arizona Voice for Crime victims as they navigate the criminal process. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Victims (AVCV), the very first clinic of its kind The work AVCV has done over the last 25 to provide both legal and social services to years has changed the lives of many crime Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, crime victims at no cost. The first free legal victims who, without the free legal representa- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, and social services clinic started in 2001, in tion and social services they received, would 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- partnership with the Arizona State University have been left to navigate an arduous justice tem for a computerized schedule of all (ASU) College of Law. system on their own and without recourse meetings and hearings of Senate com- Since its beginnings, with one lawyer and when their constitutional rights were violated. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- one social worker, AVCV has grown to be one AVCV has been able to provide thousands of tees, and committees of conference. of the most successful victims’ rights advocacy victims with a sense of hope through under- This title requires all such committees organizations in the country and serves as a standing and asserting their constitutional to notify the Office of the Senate Daily model for similar programs around the coun- rights for meaningful participation in our crimi- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- try. AVCV’s attorneys, led by Chief Counsel nal justice system. AVCV has truly established mittee—of the time, place and purpose Colleen Clase, represent victims of crime, the standard of ‘‘Justice for All—Even the Vic- of the meetings, when scheduled and without limitation on the type of crime, tim.’’ any cancellations or changes in the throughout Arizona’s state superior courts, in f meetings as they occur. city courts, justice courts, the federal district HONORING SUPERVISOR SHIRLEE As an additional procedure along court, appellate courts up to the Supreme ZANE with the computerization of this infor- Court of the United States, and in front of Ari- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily zona’s Board of Executive Clemency. AVCV’s Digest will prepare this information for social services staff provide victims the emo- HON. MIKE THOMPSON printing in the Extensions of Remarks OF CALIFORNIA tional support needed to get through the crimi- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nal justice process. For nearly 25 years, on Monday and Wednesday of each AVCV has contributed significantly to advanc- Monday, December 14, 2020 week. ing the enforcement of victim’s rights by seek- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, De- ing appellate remedies. AVCV has litigated Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, cember 15, 2020 may be found in the victims’ rights issues of first impression that ARED UFFMAN Rep. J H , to honor Supervisor Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. have resulted in published opinions that de- Shirlee Zane in celebration of her 12 years of fine, implement, preserve and protect victim’s service on the Sonoma County Board of Su- constitutional and statutory rights. pervisors. MEETINGS SCHEDULED Just this year, AVCV secured an opinion After graduating from Chico State Univer- DECEMBER 16 from the Arizona Supreme Court that required sity, Shirlee Zane earned Master’s degrees in 9:30 a.m. the court to overrule their own precedent, Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Committee on Banking, Housing, and three cases predating Arizona’s VBR, and to School and in Family Counseling from Urban Affairs consider another issue of first impression in Sonoma State University. She served as a Subcommittee on Economic Policy order to honor and uphold the constitutional minister, social worker, and special education To hold hearings to examine the United rights of crime victims. In this case, AVCV rep- professional before being elected to the States and China, focusing on winning resents a child-victim who is the older sibling Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in 2008. the economic competition. of a 6-year-old murder victim and a witness to Supervisor Zane has drawn upon over 30 WEBEX the severe child abuse and neglect that led to years of experience in human services to ad- 10 a.m. Committee on Homeland Security and his murder. Three of the four family members vocate for increased mental health services in Governmental Affairs charged in connection with the murder entered the County of Sonoma. She worked tirelessly To hold hearings to examine irregular- into guilty pleas, negotiated by the prosecutors to pass Measure O in Sonoma County, which ities in the 2020 election. and criminal defendants, containing a cap on boosts spending on mental health and home- SD–342/WEBEX the restitution that may be ordered to the lessness services, and expands the behavioral Committee on the Judiciary child-victim. On behalf of the child-victim, health mobile support team to assist law en- To hold hearings to examine pending AVCV objected to the restitution cap. forcement on mental health and substance nominations. On review, the Arizona Supreme Court abuse calls. Supervisor Zane is also an avid SH–216 agreed with AVCV and overruled three pre- supporter of strong environmental policies, 2 p.m. VBR cases that required restitution caps in Committee on the Judiciary having served as a director of the Bay Area Subcommittee on Border Security and Im- plea agreements, holding that restitution can- Air Quality Management District and played an migration not be capped over the objection of the victim. important role in establishing Sonoma Clean To hold hearings to examine Hong Additionally, as a matter of first impression Power. Kong’s pro-democracy movement here in Arizona and across the country, the Perhaps the best testament to Shirlee through United States refugee policy. Arizona Supreme Court also held that counsel Zane’s dedication to her community is her ex- SD–G50

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:28 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M14DE8.000 E14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with REMARKS Monday, December 14, 2020 Daily Digest Senate S. 4158, to examine the extent of the reliance of Chamber Action the United States on foreign producers for personal Routine Proceedings, pages S7453–S7472 protective equipment during the COVID–19 pan- Measures Introduced: One resolution was intro- demic and produce recommendations to secure the duced, as follows: S. Con. Res. 52. Page S7465 supply chain of personal protective equipment, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 116–319) Measures Reported: S. 4165, to repeal section 692 of the Post-Katrina S. 92, to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, with Code, to provide that major rules of the executive an amendment. (S. Rept. No. 116–320) branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint res- S. 4210, to amend the Homeland Security Act of olution of approval is enacted into law. (S. Rept. No. 2002 to authorize the transfer of certain equipment 116–311) during a public health emergency, with an amend- S. 2162, to require the Commissioner of U.S. Cus- ment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. toms and Border Protection to annually hire at least 116–321) 600 new Border Patrol agents, to report quarterly to S. 4224, to require the Secretary of Homeland Se- Congress on the status of the Border Patrol work- curity to assess technology needs along the Southern force, and to conduct a comprehensive staffing anal- border and develop a strategy for bridging such ysis, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- gaps, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–312) stitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–322) S. 2722, to prohibit agencies from using Federal H.R. 1313, to amend the Implementing Rec- funds for publicity or propaganda purposes, with an ommendations of the 9 11 Commission Act of 2007 amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. to clarify certain allowable uses of funds for public No. 116–313) transportation security assistance grants and establish S. 2967, to establish the Commission on Intergov- periods of performance for such grants, with an ernmental Relations of the United States to facilitate amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. the fullest cooperation, coordination, and mutual ac- No. 116–323) Page S7465 countability among all levels of government, with an Measures Passed: amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. Legend Act: Senate passed S. 2597, to require the No. 116–314) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration S. 3038, to promote innovative acquisition tech- to make certain operational models available to the niques and procurement strategies. (S. Rept. No. public, after withdrawing the committee amend- 116–315) ment, and agreeing to the following amendment S. 3658, to establish an Office of Equal Rights proposed thereto: Pages S7468–69 and Community Inclusion at the Federal Emergency McConnell (for Thune) Amendment No. 2705, in Management Agency, with an amendment in the na- the nature of a substitute. Pages S7468–69 ture of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–316) Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act: S. 3997, to strengthen the security and integrity Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of the United States scientific and research enter- tation was discharged from further consideration of prise, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- H.R. 4704, to direct the Director of the National stitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–317) Science Foundation to support multidisciplinary re- S. 4153, to require the Federal Emergency Man- search on the science of suicide, and to advance the agement Agency to evaluate the National Response knowledge and understanding of issues that may be Framework based on lessons learned from the associated with several aspects of suicide including COVID–19 pandemic, with an amendment in the intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to areas such as nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 116–318) wellbeing, resilience, and vulnerability, and the bill D1082

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:51 Dec 15, 2020 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D14DE0.REC D14DEPT1 dlhill on DSK120RN23PROD with DIGEST December 14, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1083 was then passed, after agreeing to the following sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the amendment proposed thereto: Pages S7469–70 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition McConnell (for Wicker) Amendment No. 2706, of the nomination of Joseph Dawson III, of South in the nature of a substitute. Pages S7469–70 Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Ensuring Innovation Act: Committee on Health, District of South Carolina. Page S7454 Education, Labor, and Pensions was discharged from Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- further consideration of S. 1636, to amend the Fed- ate took the following action: eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- the scope of new chemical exclusivity, and the bill tive Session. Page S7454 was then passed, after agreeing to the following Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- amendment proposed thereto: Page S7470 tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S7454 McConnell (for Alexander) Amendment No. 2707, Somers Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- in the nature of a substitute. Page S7470 sideration of the nomination of Zachary N. Somers, Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to S. Con. of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the Res. 52, to correct the enrollment of S. 3312. United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of Pages S7470–71 fifteen years. Page S7454 Kirsch II Nomination—Agreement: Senate re- A motion was entered to close further debate on sumed consideration of the nomination of Thomas L. the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- Kirsch II, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Judge for the Seventh Circuit. Pages S7456–63 Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition During consideration of this nomination today, of the nomination of Charles Edward Atchley, Jr., of Senate also took the following action: Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the By 51 yeas to 42 nays (Vote No. EX. 265), Senate Eastern District of Tennessee. Pages S7454–55 agreed to the motion to close further debate on the Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- nomination. Pages S7456–63 ate took the following action: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legisla- viding for further consideration of the nomination, tive Session. Page S7454 post-cloture, at approximately 10:00 a.m., on Tues- Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- day, December 15, 2020; and that all time during tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S7454 recess, adjournment, Leader remarks, and morning business count post-cloture on the nomination. Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Page S7471 lowing nominations: 79 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. Dawson Nomination—Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Joseph Dawson III, 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. of South Carolina, to be United States District Judge 7 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. for the District of South Carolina. Page S7454 A motion was entered to close further debate on 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi- 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. sions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition Corps, Navy, and Space Force. Pages S7463–65 of the nomination of Katherine A. Crytzer, of Ten- Messages from the House: Page S7465 nessee, to be United States District Judge for the Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S7465 Eastern District of Tennessee. Page S7454 Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Sen- Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S7465 ate took the following action: Additional Cosponsors: Pages S7465–66 Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Execu- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: tive Session to consider the nomination. Page S7454 Atchley Nomination—Cloture: Senate began con- Additional Statements: sideration of the nomination of Charles Edward Amendments Submitted: Pages S7466–68 Atchley, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States Dis- Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. trict Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. (Total—265) Pages S7462–63 Page S7454 A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provi-

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Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Inno- hearings to examine the United States and China, focus- vation, and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine ex- ing on winning the economic competition, 9:30 a.m., panding American entrepreneurship outside traditional WEBEX. hubs, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: De- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellectual cember 15, Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Property, to hold hearings to examine the role of private Consumer Protection, to hold hearings to examine the agreements and existing technology in curbing online pi- impact of COVID–19 on the live event entertainment in- racy, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. dustry, 10 a.m., SR–253. December 15, Subcommittee on Communications, House Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, to hold hear- No hearings are scheduled. ings to examine expanding American entrepreneurship outside traditional hubs, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. f Committee on Finance: December 16, Subcommittee on CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Health Care, to hold hearings to examine the Alzheimer’s crisis, focusing on testing and treatment pipelines and fis- Week of December 15 through December 18, cal implications, 2:30 p.m., WEBEX. 2020 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: December 16, to hold hearings to examine irregularities Senate Chamber in the 2020 election, 10 a.m., SD–342/WEBEX. On Tuesday, Senate will continue consideration of Committee on Judiciary: December 15, Subcommittee on the nomination of Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indiana, Intellectual Property, to hold hearings to examine the to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh role of private agreements and existing technology in curbing online piracy, 2:30 p.m., SD–106. Circuit, post-cloture. December 16, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- During the balance of the week, Senate may con- amine pending nominations, 10 a.m., SH–216. sider any cleared legislative and executive business. December 16, Subcommittee on Border Security and Senate Committees Immigration, to hold hearings to examine Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement through United States refugee (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) policy, 2 p.m., SD–G50. Committee on Armed Services: December 15, Sub- committee on Cybersecurity, to receive a closed briefing House Committees on Department of Defense cyber operations, 2:30 p.m., Committee on Oversight and Reform, December 17, Full SVC–217. Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Role of Purdue Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: De- Pharma and the Sackler Family in the Opioid Epidemic’’, cember 16, Subcommittee on Economic Policy, to hold 9 a.m., Webex.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 15 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 15

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: House will meet in Pro Forma ation of the nomination of Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indi- session at 3 p.m. ana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit, post-cloture. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E1129, E1134 Larson, John B., Conn., E1130 Cunningham, Joe, S.C., E1133 McGovern, James P., Mass., E1132, E1135 Axne, Cynthia, Iowa, E1129, E1131, E1133, E1134, E1135 Davis, Rodney, Ill., E1133 Newhouse, Dan, Wash., E1135 Babin, Brian, Tex., E1133 Doggett, Lloyd, Tex., E1134 Pence, Greg, Ind., E1130 Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E1135 Garcı´a, Jesu´ s G. ‘‘Chuy’’, Ill., E1132 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1129 Burchett, Tim, Tenn., E1133 Gonza´ lez-Colo´ n, Jenniffer, Puerto Rico, E1130 Tlaib, Rashida, Mich., E1129 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1132 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1132

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